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Courses • Community programs • Child care
Cafés • Heart of Thornbury • Venue hire
TERM 1 - 2021
PICTURED:
Kids’ pottery classes at
Bridge Darebin arts hub
(see page 14 for details)
1Contents
About us 2
Contact us 3
Important dates 4
What we do 5
Child care 6-7
Course enrolment information 8
Course fees & payment 9
Job-ready courses 10
English courses 11
Computer courses 12-13
Art & craft courses 14-15
Health & exercise courses 16-17
About us Community programs
Other programs at Bridge Darebin
18
19
What’s happening in Term 2 20
Volunteering 21
Heart of Thornbury/Makers Market 22-23
Bridge Darebin is an award-winning organisation with a Moon Rabbit cafés and Bulk Foods Collective 24-26
38-year history in community development and education. Venue hire 27
We empower our community by offering adult education, McGrath Estate Agents Inner North 28
children’s services, social activities and support services. Sponsoring community development 29
Donations 30
Bridge Darebin is a social Whether you’re looking to make a Where to find us 31
enterprise offering a welcoming start with computers, develop your
learning environment for adults, artistic talents or get involved in
vibrant childcare centre and a your community, we are here to
range of modern facilities for hire. help you move forward.
CONTACT US
Preston Thornbury
218-220 High Street 131 Shaftesbury Parade
Preston VIC 3072 Thornbury VIC 3071
SUPPORTED BY CITY OF DAREBIN T: 03 9484 5806 T: 03 9480 0466
E: connect@bridgedarebin.org.au E: connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
Bridge Darebin is the trading name of Preston Neighbourhood House Inc., ABN 66 801 857 062.
2 3Important dates What we do
Date Event Bridge Darebin offers a range of services across multiple sites.
Friday 18 December 2020
Last day for $20 discount on term 1 courses; COURSES in our TTT program. We now offer
Last day at Bridge Darebin
catering and bulk foods, too.
We deliver a variety of education
Wednesday 23 December 2020 Last day at Moon Rabbit cafes
programs, including art, exercise, Moon Rabbit won the Keep Victoria
Summer holidays computers and employability skills Beautiful - Sustainable Cities Award,
(see pages 10-17) Get $20 off Sustainability Award at the 2020
Monday 18 January 2021 Bridge Darebin offices reopen courses marked * if you pay by 18 Darebin Community Awards and
December. Courses marked ◊ are has been nominated for the 2020
Moon Rabbit cafes & Occasional care in
Tuesday 19 January 2021
Thornbury reopen Jobactive-approved and will count Northern Business Achievement
toward a job seeker’s AAR. Awards. The TTT program won the
Public holiday
Tuesday 26 January 2021
(Bridge Darebin & Moon Rabbit closed) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Creating Local Solutions Award
at the 2019 Victorian Learn Local
Thursday 28 January 2021 Term 1 begins We facilitate community Awards.
engagement through programs
Monday 8 March 2021
Labour Day public holiday
such as Laneway Lunches, a two- HEART OF THORNBURY
(Bridge Darebin & Moon Rabbit closed)
course meal served each Friday. Heart of Thornbury will be bringing
HOT Makers Market held at
Saturday 13 March 2021 Bridge Darebin Community Hall See page 18 for details. a whole new range of events,
CHILD CARE classes, workshops, gatherings and
Thursday 1 April 2021 Term 1 ends
collaborations to our neighbourhood,
We’ve been providing outstanding including our much-loved Makers
School holidays
occasional child care for over Market. See page 22-23 for details.
20 years, led by passionate,
supportive, experienced educators. VENUE HIRE
See pages 6-7 for details. We have numerous spaces for hire
MOON RABBIT: CAFÉ, across multiple sites, available for
CATERING & BULK FOODS meetings, children’s birthday parties,
gatherings, workshops and functions.
Moon Rabbit, our environmentally See page 22 for more information.
innovative café (see pages 24-26),
is also a training facility for students
4 5Child care
LEARNING BASED ON PLAY arts and crafts and educational toys.
Our educators are fully qualified
Whether your child joins us for
and registered, programming all
occasional care or our school-
sessions according to the Early
holiday program, our focus is on
Years Learning Framework.
activities and experiences that
encourage children to explore, We also run specialised children’s
experiment, participate and play activities during school holidays and
in a gentle and encouraging rent our spaces for children’s parties.
learning environment.
We are a Child Care Subsidy-
We have a unique and secure approved centre (see page 8).
outdoor space, books, dress-ups,
Program Day Dates Times Fees Location
Mon 25/01/21 9am-4pm $112 Thornbury
Tue 19/01/21 9am-4pm $112 Thornbury
Occasional care Wed 20/01/21 9am-4pm $112 Thornbury
Thur 21/01/21 9am-4pm $112 Thornbury
Fri 22/01/21 9am-4pm $112 Thornbury
To be advised;
Mon & Thur To be advised 9am-4pm contact our Thornbury
office for details
School-holiday
program
To be advised;
Wed & Fri To be advised 9am-4pm contact our Thornbury
office for details
6 7Course enrolment information Course fees & payment
CHILD CARE REFUNDS To finalise enrolment you will need to complete an enrolment
Bridge Darebin is registered If you wish to withdraw from a form and return it to Bridge Darebin, along with proof of ID.
for the Child Care Subsidy; up course, you must notify us at
to 85% of childcare fees may least five working days before the Enrolment forms can be completed at our offices, downloaded from
be claimed by eligible families. course begins in order to obtain a www.bridgedarebin.org.au or filled out online.
Visit www.education.gov.au/ refund. Notification of withdrawal
ChildCarePackage to confirm your must be made in writing and You can pay for courses online, your course, then select the link
eligibility. addressed to Operations Manager too. Visit www.bridgedarebin.org. for online payments on the course
Catriona Herz at opsmanager@ au and search under ‘courses’, find page.
ADULT, COMMUNITY &
bridgedarebin.org.au
FURTHER EDUCATION (ACFE)
SUBSIDISED COURSE FEES A refund will be made less a $50
administration charge. PAYMENT DETAILS
Subsidised course fees are
available for students who are CANCELLATIONS Bridge Darebin accepts payments term, but payments can be debited
ACFE-eligible. To be eligible for by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, credit in weekly or fortnightly instalments
Course commencement is
ACFE funding you must be an card (in person or over the phone) (an external transaction fee of
subject to sufficient enrolments –
Australian or New Zealand citizen or bank transfer. We also accept $1.35 applies to each debit).
minimum and maximum class sizes
or an Australian permanent direct debit; book for the entire
apply to all courses. In the event Concession price is available for
resident. of a course cancellation all fees pension or healthcare-card holders
Direct deposit details:
DISCOUNTS will be refunded in full by direct for government-funded programs
payment to your nominated bank Bank (ACFE). A Victorian Seniors Card
Get $20 off courses marked * by
account. Our fees policy can be Bendigo Bank is also accepted for non-funded
paying by 18 December 2020.
provided on request. programs. If enrolling online, your
Some courses can be commenced Account name
PUBLIC & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Preston Neighbourhood House concession/pension/seniors card
after the start date; enquire at our
must be presented at our office
offices for details. We are closed on public holidays. BSB prior to commencement.
COURSE MATERIALS Some courses may operate during 633-000
school holidays; your tutor will Account number Discounts apply for early payment
Bridge Darebin will advise students or payment of multiple courses, or
advise if this is the case. 1285 76022
prior to course commencement if multiple terms, in the same year.
there are course material fees to Reference area Contact the office for conditions.
be paid. This is a separate payment, Your surname, course name and time
in addition to the course fee.
8 9Job-ready programs English courses
STEP UP TO WORK JOB CLUB EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Develop your job searching, Our online service offers one-on- Develop your English skills in
application and interview skills with one coaching for job seekers. Get four key areas: reading, writing,
the support of a career coach. assistance with your next career conversation and pronunciation.
Prepare for work or volunteer path, finding work, writing resumes, This course is open to all visa
opportunities and build your cover letters and devloping holders and is suitable for lower
confidence and self-esteem. interview skills. Bookings are level English speakers.
essential.
MICROBUSINESS FOR MAKERS ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR THE
Want to turn your passion project INTRO TO URBAN FARMING WORKPLACE
into a viable business? This online During this hands-on course you This course is designed for higher
course for makers will guide you will learn the principles of urban level English speakers to gain more
through the step-by-step process agriculture including how to design, confidence with their English skills
of creating a sustainable creative build and maintain a productive in everyday work situations. These
business. Develop a business farm in limited space. Gain an include writing emails and reports,
plan, learn basic accountancy understanding of the wide range of calling customers and holding
skills, product development and meetings with colleagues.
production systems and pathways to
marketing strategies. Learners willl further develop their
employment in this field.
reading, writing and speaking skills
using everyday materials such as
Conc. ACFE Fee for
Course Day Starts Times Sessions
Fee full fee service
Location case studies, articles and videos.
Mon 9.30am- Blended
Step Up Mon & 2.30pm; Conc. ACFE Fee for
15/02/21 8 $73* $138* $684* (Online & Course Day Starts Times Sessions Location
to Work ◊ Wed Wed 9.30am- Fee full fee service
12.30pm Thornbury)
9.30am-
Everyday English Wed & Fri 29/01/21 18 - - $35 Preston
Step Up 12.30pm
to Work ◊ Tue 23/02/21 1-3.30pm 5 $65* $97* $370* Preston
(18-25 yrs)
Advanced English 9.30am-
Tue & Thur 28/01/21 18 - - $35 Preston
Microbusiness for the Workplace 12.30pm
Wed 03/02/21 10am-12pm 7 $65* $98* $350* Online
for Makers ◊
Intro to Urban Tue & 16/02/21 9am-1pm 8 $72* $131* $632* Preston
Farming ◊ Thur
Job Club Wed 10/02/21 12.30-2.30pm ongoing - - Free Online
10 11Computer courses
COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE FAST-TRACK BEGINNERS
WORKPLACE – BEGINNERS This course is designed for
Learn basic computer skills needed job-seekers looking to quickly
for the workplace such as using upskill in order to search for
the internet, email and Microsoft jobs online and complete online
Office applications including applications. You will learn how to
Word and Excel. Create simple operate a computer, navigate the
documents and develop your internet, use email and Microsoft
digital skills to help you find work Word, create a great-looking
or go on to further study. resume and confidently search
COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE online for employment or study
WORKPLACE – INTERMEDIATE & opportunities. Conc. ACFE Fee for
Course Day Starts Times Sessions Location
ADVANCED FAST-TRACK INTERMEDIATE
fee full fee service
Advance your workplace Learn the tools to gain more Computer skills for
computer skills in Microsoft Office confidence in searching and
the workplace –
Beginners ◊
Tue & Thur 02/02/21 12.30-3.30pm 18 $76* $152* $789* Preston
programs and learn how to use applying for employment. Develop
cloud technology. Learn how to skills in advanced email functions Computer skills for Tues 9am- Blended
the workplace – Tue & Thur 02/02/21 12pm; Fri 18 $76* $152* $789* (Online &
insert and edit images, use mail such as digital signatures and Intermediate ◊ 1-3.30pm Preston)
merge, create forms and charts, attachments, Microsoft Word
create and deliver a PowerPoint features and cloud-based
Computer skills for
the workplace – Thur & Fri 29/01/21 9.30am-12pm 18 $76* $152* $789* Online
presentation, and use formulas and technology to store data. As Advanced ◊
develop a budget in Excel. part of this course, you will set Fast-track
Wed 03/02/21 12-2.30pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Preston
INTRO TO CLOUD-BASED up online profiles for job search Beginners
WORKPLACE websites and create your own
Fast-track 9.30am-
Develop your digital literacy and LinkedIn profile. Intermediate
Wed 24/02/21
12.30pm
5 $65* $98* $371* Preston
cloud-based computing skills in ENGLISH THROUGH COMPUTERS Intro to cloud-based
this dynamic short course. Aimed This course is designed to develop workplace
Fri 05/02/21 1-3pm 5 $62* $81* $245* Online
at giving you confidence to work your English language skills while
remotely, you’ll learn introductions also gaining basic computer skills. Thur & Fri 04/02/21
9.30am-
8 $68* $111* $475* Preston
12.30pm
to cloud-based applications Learn how to use everyday apps, English Through
Computers
including Microsoft 365, Google websites and internet resources 10am-
Sat 06/02/21 8 $68* $111* $475* Preston
12.30pm
Drive, Zoom and Canva. for learning English in a supportive
environment. ◊ = JOBACTIVE APPROVED ACTIVITY
12 13Art & craft
ADAPTIVE ARTS SUSTAINABILITY CRAFT FOR
FAMILIES Conc. Fee for
Join this fun and inclusive virtual Course Day Times Starts Sessions fee
ACFE
full fee service Location
space for people with special needs. Learn how to utilise household
Adaptive
Connect with others in an engaging items to explore art and craft, Arts
Mon 10-11.30am 01/02/21 8 $193* - $213* Online
way and make new friends through engage in open ended play and
social interaction, participation and inspire imagination. Studio Arts Thur 10am-1pm 28/01/21 9 $279* - $306* Arts Hub
creative expression.
Sustainability
POTTERY Craft for Fri 10-11am 19/02/21 6 $153* - $177* Arts Hub
STUDIO ARTS Families
Develop new pottery techniques
Explore your creativity in a range of at our Thornbury Arts Hub, with Mon 7-9pm 01/02/21 7 $276* - $300* Arts Hub
artistic media and subject matter. classes suitable for all skill levels.
Tue 1-3pm 02/02/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Go at your own pace with the Learn the fundamentals of hand
support of a friendly and building with clay, or continue to Tue 7-9pm 02/02/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
experienced art teacher. develop your skills and work on
your own projects at your own Wed 7-9pm 03/02/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
pace. Pottery Thur 1.30-3.30pm 28/01/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Thur 7-9pm 28/01/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Fri 10am-12pm 29/01/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Sat 10am-12pm 30/01/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Sat 2-4pm 30/01/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
Pottery
Tue 4-5.30pm 02/02/21 9 $280* - $298* Arts Hub
for Kids
14 15Health & Exercise
TAI CHI WALKING
Learn Tai Chi, combining exercise and Get fit while socialising and meeting
relaxation, from a Tai Chi master. new friends. Jump aboard our
Try Beginners 1 if you’re new to minibus and explore different
Tai Chi, Beginners 2 if you’ve trails across Melbourne. Coffee is
been practising for a while or included; times may vary dependent
Intermediate to increase your skills on walking locations.
and stamina.
YOGA ZUMBA®
Suitable for all ages and abilities, Come and dance! This Colombian
Yoga is the perfect way to improve exercise fitness program combines
your physical confidence, flexibility dance and aerobic elements and is
and basic meditation techniques. suitable for all ages and skill levels.
ACFE Fee for
Course Day Starts Times Sessions Conc. fee Location
full fee service
Tai Chi –
Mon 25/01/21 11-12pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Beginners 1
Tai Chi - Mon 25/01/21 1.15-2.15pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Beginners 2
Tai Chi –
Mon 25/01/21 12-1pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Intermediate
Contact Tara directly to enrol in Tai Chi – info@jinli.com.au or 0407 941 101
Walking Wed 03/02/21 9.30-11.30am 9 $110* - $128* Preston
Yoga Tue 02/02/21 6.35-7.50pm 8 $127* - $143* Preston
Zumba® Wed 02/03/21 6-7pm 8 $127* - $143* Preston
16 17Community programs Other programs
LANEWAY LUNCHES & SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Have fun with our social lawn- Our venue hirers provide a diverse range of programming
Our laneway lunches are set to bowls group at Kingsbury Bowls for adults & children at our Preston & Thornbury sites;
return in February 2021, where we Club. This program is for learners contact each organiser for details.
provide a two-course community with additional needs; carers are
lunch for $2 every Friday, followed welcome too.
by various social activities such as Group Location Contact details
bingo. MOVING STARS
1300 222 222
AA meetings Preston
Come for lunch and stay for the Moving Stars is a supportive group www.aa.org.au
conversation. Develop skills, get for adults with special needs to ARC Children’s Choir Preston
Amelia van Lint:
0434 356 688
creative, have fun and engage with express their creativity and make
others. No booking is required. friends. Moving Stars combines Balanced Life Development –
self help for addictions
Preston Hugh K : 0402 400 761
movement, dance, music, drama,
Mary Jo Straford:
AT YOUR OWN PACE art and relaxation for two hours of Blossoming Heart Yoga & Dance Thornbury
0409 850 828
fun on Monday nights. Roberto Catena: 0411 161 019
Congregation of Christians in Australia Preston
Develop and practise your r_catena@outlook.com
computer skills in a friendly and Down Town Dance Academy Preston
Naomi Barr:
0429 402 934
supportive environment. This
program is for learners with Expression Australia –
Preston auslan@expression.com.au
sign language (Auslan) classes
additional needs; carers welcome.
Greek Women of the Northern Suburbs Faye Petroulakis:
Preston
“Anemones” Greek dancing 0431 727 161
Conc. ACFE full Fee for Vignes Velautham:
Program Day Starts Times Sessions Location Hand of God Church Preston
fee fee service 0435 034 697
Social Lawn Kingsbury Ciaran Horgan:
Thur 28/01/21 10-11.30am 9 - - $117 Japan Karate Association Preston
Bowls Bowls Club chorgan@internode.on.net
6.30-
Moving Stars Mon 01/02/21 8 - - $187 Thornbury
8.30pm
At Your
Thur 04/02/21 4.30-6pm 8 - - Free Preston
Own Pace
Laneway
To be
Lunches & Fri 12-2pm 11 - - $2 Preston
advised
Activities
18 19What’s coming in Term 2 Volunteering
We have a whole suite of new courses coming in Term 2, here’s
Volunteering with Bridge Darebin VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
what you can expect:
is an excellent way to connect with ARE AVAILABLE FOR:
JOB-READY SHORT COURSES and support your community – an
opportunity to use and build on
y Laneway Lunch assistants
Tiered Training & Transistion (TTT) Intro to Childhood Education
running over 20 weeks, starting existing skills and learn new ones. y Classroom assistants
running over 10 weeks, starting (including English, computer,
Monday 3 May. Monday 19 April. Volunteering also provides the cooking and pottery classes)
opportunity to gain confidence in a
Intro to Event Management y Admin assistants
supportive work environment while
ENGLISH running over 5 weeks, starting
looking for paid employment. y Childcare assistants
English for Aged Care Saturday 24 April.
running over 5 weeks, starting If you’d like to find out more about y Moon Rabbit café assistant
Money Matters - Financial Literacy
Tuesday 13 April. our vibrant volunteer program, call
running over 8 weeks, starting
Preston on 03 9484 5806 or email
Wednesday 24 April.
connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
ART AND CRAFT Sustainability for home, work and
Knitting community
running over 10 weeks, starting running over 8 weeks, starting
Tuesday 20 April. Saturday 1 May.
Creative writing
running over 6 weeks, starting
COMPUTER
Wednesday 19 May.
Intro to Word
running over 5 weeks, starting
Saturday 10 April.
Intro to Excel
running over 5 weeks, starting
Saturday 10 April and Monday 21
June.
Intro to PowerPoint
running over 5 weeks, starting
Friday 23 April.
20 21Heart Of Thornbury HOT - Makers Market
Heart Of Thornbury hosts the Makers Market four times a year at the Bridge
Darebin Community Hall in Thornbury.
These quartely Saturdays celebrate the work of crafters, creatives and artisits
and provides visitors with the opportunity to meet the handmakers in person
and get a true understanding of their special talents.
With environmentally innovative cafe Moon Rabbit joining in the fun, it’s the
perfect place to meet up with friends, grab a cuppa, eat some cake and shop
direct with the stall holders!
To find out about our upcoming markets or to have a look at our online
HOT Shop, visit www.heartofthornbury.org.au
Bridge Darebin is pleased to introduce you to the
Heart Of Thornbury - it’s HOT!
In addition to hosting the much-loved Makers Market, you can also visit
HOT Shop ONLINE, which is open 24/7 so you can find your favourite
stallholders all year-round.
We’ve carefully curated a quality line-up of stores and you can either
search by category if you know what you’re after or spend some time
virtually strolling the market, all from the comfort of your couch.
HOT also reguarly brings classes, workshops, social gatherings,
collaborations and more to our neighbourhood.
From family-friendly mixed media arts, to pottery and Bridge Queer
Gathering, we provide a safe and welcoming place for our local
community to gather, create and connect through our events. Pictured: Kurinuki Vase by HOT Maker Dawn Waswick.
22 23Moon Rabbit cafés
Moon Rabbit is an award-winning,
environmentally innovative café
at the front of Bridge Darebin:
Preston. The Age called our
coffee “pitch-perfect”, our jaffles
“excellent” and our sweet treats
“the stuff of the CWA’s fever
dreams”.
The café is a practical training
site for students in our TTT
vocational program, who gain skills
in customer service, teamwork,
food preparation and coffee
preparation. plastic drinking straws here.
Bring your own mug, borrow a MOON RABBIT ON THE HOP
Any profits from Moon Rabbit will
be used to support our community pre-loved mug or glass jar from Our new mobile café launched in
programs that are currently our collection, or purchase a Moon October and is hopping around
underfunded, such as Laneway Rabbit reusable cup. local Darebin parks, serving up
Lunches, which provides two- delicious food and drinks, Monday
In our first year of trading we
course meals to 40-60 people to Friday.
prevented more than 10,000
each Friday (see page 18).
disposable coffee cups from To keep us moving towards our
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE ending up in landfill! zero-waste mission, you can BYO
FOREFRONT or BORROW a mug/glass jar, or
Both Moon Rabbit cafes are open
Moon Rabbit was the proud BUY-IN to our TCX membership at
Monday to Friday, and closed on
winner of the Community Waste our coffee van.
Sundays and public holidays.
category in “Keep Victoria Beautiful To find out where we’re hopping to
- Sustainable Cities Award”. For more information and to
next or to see what’s on the menu,
view our café menu visit
You won’t find any disposable visit www.moonrabbit.org.au
www.moonrabbit.org.au
takeaway cups, plastic takeaway
containers, plastic drink bottles or
24 25Bulk Foods Collective
Moon Rabbit Bulk Foods Collective
(BFC) offers affordable, everday
pantry items in bulk, to help
achieve a plastic-free Darebin
and create a more sustainable
community. Buy only what you
need, BYO containers and avoid
unneccessary packaging.
Our product list includes grains,
gluten-free options, nuts, dried
fruit, popcorn, chocolates, coffee
and tea, and cleaning products.
SHOP DAYS MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Bulk Foods Collective is open
weekly on Tuesdays 4-6.30pm
BFC membership entitles you to a
10% discount.
Venue hire
and Wednesdays 9am-2pm, and
occasional Saturdays (coinciding Pricing:
We have a range of rooms for hire Additional equipment is available
with Moon Rabbit cafe trading y TIER 1: $15 per year. Tier 1 in Preston and Thornbury, available for hire – including TVs, built-in
hours). members must commit to by the hour, by the day or ongoing. projectors, laptops*, iPads* and a
volunteering twice per year on Spaces include: PA system* – for all your meeting,
shop days presentation and learning needs
y A variety of meeting rooms, (*available during business hours
y TIER 2: $36 per year with no training rooms and halls with
at our Preston site only; additional
volunteering requirements capacity from 10 to 120 (COVID-
fees apply).
Safe capacity limits apply).
y CONCESSION TIER: free Visit www.bridgedarebin.org.au or
for concession-card holders y Two fully equipped commercial call 03 9484 5806 (Preston) or 03
who can meet volunteering kitchens
9480 0466 (Thornbury) for more
requirements y Computer lab information.
For more details and the full y Children’s party room with
product list visit outdoor play area
www.moonrabbit.org.au
26 27Sponsoring community
development
Bridge Darebin connects with Some of the benefits of sponsorship:
more than 4,000 local people
every week, through educational y Access to a large, local audience
and leisure programs, children’s y Engage with our most
services, markets, community disadvantaged and marginalised
events and forums. locals, through high-quality
programs
Bridge Darebin also runs a
number of community programs y Branding opportunities for
specifically designed to support specific community programs
and connect disadvantaged people y Additional acknowledgment on
with their community. We rely Bridge Darebin communications
on the generosity of sponsors to
McGrath Estate Agents fund these programs. Without this
important support we could not
y Cash donations and gifts are
fully tax-deductible, as Preston
Inner North assist our marginalised community Neighbourhood House is a
members to improve their lives. registered charity
To find out more please get in
Bridge Darebin offers local
touch with our Chief Executive
businesses the opportunity
Officer, Chris Lombardo
PROUD SPONSOR OF MOON RABBIT to support and connect with
03 9484 5806
their community, and promote
At McGrath Estate Agents Northcote, we are passionate about investing ceo@bridgedarebin.org.au
themselves to a large number of
in organisations that want to use that investment to nourish, nurture and
potential customers.
promote the community spirit.
This is why we have chosen to align ourselves with Bridge Darebin.
Our real estate agency is about giving back to the people who make this
city great and we take so much pride in supporting Bridge Darebin, who do
this so well.
28 29Where to find us
Our locations
y Bridge Darebin: Preston
y Preston Hub
y Bridge Darebin: Thornbury
y Bridge Darebin Arts Hub
y Bridge Darebin Community Hall
Donations
If you would like to make a donation Bridge Darebin is registered
to Bridge Darebin, you can be as a charity with the Australian
assured that it will have a huge Charities and Not-for-profits
impact. Every cent is dedicated Commission (ABN 66 801 857
to making the maximum positive 062); donations of $2 or more are
impact in our community. tax-deductible.
30 31Find out more at www.bridgedarebin.org.au
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