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Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.

Harmonico Filipino with "The Quinals" Youth Band

Special Geelong performance of music and harmony, one day only on Saturday October 19th at Holy Family, 143 Separation Street, Bell Park from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Afternoon tea to follow. Tickets: Adults $20 and Students $10 Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.

Geelong Regional Libraries 'Mental Health and Young People' Free Mental Health Panels

During National Mental Health Month, Geelong Libraries are hosting four panel sessions that are being held in different branches across the region . The panel will have representatives from headspace, BCYF Family Services, Jigsaw, Bellarine Health Care, Pritchard Health and Barwon Health Carers Services.

The topic of the sessions are three fold – how to recognise the signs of concern when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, where and how to access support for the young person, and how to get support for yourself as the carer.

The sessions are being held at the Torquay, Newcomb, Lara and Belmont branches. Please the flyer below for details and here is the link for people to book into this free community eventhttps://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/mental-health-and-young-people

City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program

The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.

In October they are presenting 'Parenting Your Teenager', a six week program commencin October 16th, and 'Flourishing Families', a four week course starting October 22nd.

See the flyers below for more information and booking details.

Ocean Grover Cricket Club

The Ocean Grove cricket club will once again be fielding teams in the girls cricket competition.

We are seeking 5 extra players aged between 9 and 19 to complete our teams. If you would like to give cricket a try please contact Dana at macoda5@gmail.com

What's On in October and November at the Potato Shed!

The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in October and November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.

Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?

See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:

Belmont Community Health Centre

Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.

(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)

Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm

Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm

Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm

Corio Community Health Centre

Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.

Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)

Newtown “Ariston”

245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.

1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)

Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)

4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.

2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)

Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)

Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.

1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)