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Get started Courses • Community programs • Child care
Cafés • Heart of Thornbury • Venue hire
TERM 2 - 2021
FEATURED:
Job-ready courses for people
seeking employment or
curious about further study
(see page 12-14 for details)
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Contents
About us 2
Contact us 3
What we do 5
Child care 6-7
Course enrolment information 8
Course fees & payment 9
Job Club 10
Tiered Training and Transition (TTT) 11
Job-ready courses 12-14
Computer courses 15-17
English courses 18
About us
Health & exercise courses 19
Art & craft courses 20-21
Community programs 22
Other programs at Bridge Darebin 23
Bridge Darebin is an award-winning organisation with a Heart of Thornbury and Makers Market 24-25
39-year history in community development and education. Moon Rabbit cafés and Bulk Foods Collective 26-28
McGrath Estate Agents Inner North 29
We empower our community by offering adult education, Volunteering 30
children’s services, social activities and support services. Venue hire 31
Donations 32
Bridge Darebin is a social Whether you’re looking to make a Sponsoring community development 33
enterprise offering a welcoming start with computers, develop your Important dates 34
learning environment for adults, artistic talents or get involved in Where to find us 35
vibrant child care 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
Bridge Darebin acknowledges that the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation E: connect@bridgedarebin.org.au E: connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate. H: 8.30am-3.30pm H: 9am-3pm
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and
to Elders past, present and emerging. Bridge Darebin is the trading name of Preston Neighbourhood House Inc., ABN 66 801 857 062.
2 3
What we do
Bridge Darebin offers a range of services across multiple sites.
CHILD CARE MOON RABBIT: CAFÉ,
CATERING & BULK FOODS
We’ve been providing outstanding
occasional child care for over Moon Rabbit, our environmentally
20 years, led by passionate, innovative café (see pages 26-28)
supportive, experienced educators. is also a training facility for students
See pages 6-7 for details. in our TTT program. We now offer
catering and bulk foods, too.
COURSES
Moon Rabbit won the Keep Victoria
We deliver a variety of education Beautiful - Sustainable Cities Award,
programs including art, exercise, Sustainability Award at the 2020
computers and employability Darebin Community Awards and
skills (see pages 10-22). Get $20 the Philantrophy and Community
off courses marked * if you pay Service award at the 2020 Northern
by 1 April. Courses marked ◊ are Business Achievement Awards.
My son is always excited Jobactive-approved and will count The TTT program won the Creating
toward a job seeker’s AAR.
to attend child care and COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Local Solutions Award at the 2019
Victorian Learn Local Awards.
loves the educators. We facilitate community HEART OF THORNBURY
They’re warm and engagement through programs
such as Laneway Lunches, a two-
Heart Of Thornbury brings a whole
range of events, classes, workshops,
nurturing and I’m very course meal served each Friday.
See page 22 for details.
gatherings and collaborations to our
neighbourhood, including our much-
grateful for their care VENUE HIRE loved Makers Market. See page 24-
and expertise. We have numerous spaces for hire
25 for details..
across multiple sites, available for
meetings, children’s birthday parties,
gatherings, workshops and functions.
See page 31 for more information.
4 5
Child care
LEARNING BASED ON PLAY We have a unique and secure
outdoor space, books, dress-ups,
Bridge Darebin has been providing
arts and crafts and educational toys.
outstanding occasional child care
Our educators are fully qualified
in Darebin for over 20 years, led
and registered, programming all
by passionate, supportive and
sessions according to the Early
experienced educators.
Years Learning Framework.
Our focus is on activities and
experiences that encourage We also run specialised children’s
children to explore, experiment, activities during school holidays and
participate and play in a gentle and rent our spaces for children’s parties.
encouraging learning environment.
Program Day Dates Times Fees Location
Mon, Tues,
Occasional care Wed, Thurs ongoing 9am-4pm $112 per Thornbury
& Fri session
Enrolment is required before commencing child care.
Child care requires a minimum booking of a term (9-10 weeks) or you
can book annually, and is available for 48 weeks of the year from the
20th January 2021.
We are also a Child Care Subsidy-approved centre (see page 8).
To enrol your child: please call our Thornbury office at 03 9480 0466
to confirm availability.
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Course enrolment information Course fees & payment
CHILD CARE COURSE MATERIALS There are three ways to complete your course booking:
Bridge Darebin is registered Bridge Darebin will advise students
for the Child Care Subsidy; up prior to course commencement if y Visit a Bridge Darebin office in person during office hours (pg 3) and
to 85% of childcare fees may there are course material fees to fill out an Enrolment Form, bring proof of ID and arrange your
be claimed by eligible families. be paid. This is a separate payment, preferred payment option (details below)
Visit www.education.gov.au/ in addition to the course fee. y Download and print the Enrolment Form from the Bridge Darebin
ChildCarePackage to confirm your ‘Course Overview’ webpage and complete a hard copy to return to
eligibility. REFUNDS the office as above OR download and complete the form
If you wish to withdraw once the electronically and email with proof of ID to
ADULT, COMMUNITY & course has started, you may be connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
FURTHER EDUCATION (ACFE) charged a penalty fee. Refunds and y Complete the entire booking and payment process online via the
SUBSIDISED COURSE FEES make-up classes will be processed Book Now button featured on each course listing on the Bridge Dare-
Subsidised course fees are on a case-by-case basis. bin website, visit www.bridgedarebin.org.au
available for students who are Please get in touch for more
ACFE-eligible. To be eligible for information by calling our office at PAYMENT DETAILS
ACFE funding you must be an 03 9484 5806 or emailing
connect@bridgedarebin.org.au Bridge Darebin accepts payments term, but payments can be debited
Australian or New Zealand citizen
by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, credit in weekly or fortnightly instalments
or an Australian permanent
CANCELLATIONS card (in person or over the phone) (an external transaction fee of
resident.
Course commencement is or bank transfer. We also accept $1.35 applies to each debit).
subject to sufficient enrolments – direct debit; book for the entire
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES Concession price is available
STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS minimum and maximum class sizes for Pension or Healthcare-card
We offer additional discounts apply to all courses. In the event Direct deposit details:
holders for government-funded
and free scholarships for certain of a course cancellation, all fees Bank programs (ACFE). A Victorian
courses to Aboriginal and Torres will be refunded in full by direct Bendigo Bank Seniors Card is also accepted for
Strait Islander students. Please payment to your nominated bank non-funded programs. If enrolling
account. Our fees policy can be Account name
get in touch for more information: online, your concession/pension/
provided on request. Preston Neighbourhood House
edm@bridgedarebin.org.au seniors card must be presented at
BSB our office or emailed to
PUBLIC & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 633-000 connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
DISCOUNTS
Get $20 off courses marked * We are closed on public holidays. Account number prior to commencement.
by paying by 1 April 2021. Some Some courses may operate during 1285 76022
school holidays; your tutor will Discounts apply for early payment
courses can be commenced after Reference area
advise if this is the case. or payment of multiple courses, or
the start date; enquire at our Your surname, course name and time
multiple terms, in the same year.
offices for details. 9
8
Job Club Tiered Training & Transition (TTT)
With the employment landscape looking very different this year due to TTT is an award-winning work-readiness hospitality program for young
the Covid-19 pandemic, we have a new-look Job Club. people on the autism spectrum and neurodiverse youth. This practical
course supports students to make a successful transition to sustainable
Bridge Darebin is now offering FREE 30 minute, individual Career employment or further studies.
Support & Information Sessions each week with a qualified Career Throughout the 20-week course, learners build vocational skills in
Counsellor. barista training, customer service and back of house hospitality, as
well as employability and interpersonal skills.
Explore your options in an informal and supportive setting - either online
or in person - and get assistance with: Features:
y One convenient location for classes and Moon Rabbit café
y Job searching and preparation - writing a resume, cover letters placement
and job applications y Ongoing support through in-class and placement support worker
y Career assessment/profiling - learn about what jobs and pathways y Gaining hands-on training, industry practical work-placement
suit your interests, skills and values opportunities at Moon Rabbit and transferable employment skills
y Training and pathways information - navigating study,
apprenticeships or traineeships and funding available to Info session:
support them Please join us for a TTT morning tea and info session to meet previous
y General career counselling TTT students, hear about the program, and see if it’s a good fit for you
or your clients.
To book your session email preston@bridgedarebin.org.au or
TTT info session will take place on Thursday 8 April, 10.30am-12.30pm.
call 03 9484 5806.
Email edm@bridgedarebin.org.au to register your attendance.
Parents and carers are welcome to come along too.
Program Day Starts Times Sessions Fees Location Program Day Starts Times Sessions Fees Location
Job Club Wed 21/04/21 12.30-2.30pm ongoing Free Preston Tiered Training & Mon, Tue Wed, 9.30am- To be advised;
03/05/21 70 Preston
Transition Thurs & Fri 2.30pm contact our office for details
Intercultural Intercultrual
Wed 21/04/21 10-11.30am ongoing Free
Centre Job Club Centre
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Job-ready programs
STEP UP TO WORK MICROBUSINESS FOR MAKERS INTRO TO URBAN FARMING INTRO TO HEALTH AND AGED
Develop your job search, application This online course for makers will During this hands-on course you CARE
and interview skills with the support guide you through the step-by-step will learn the principles of urban Develop a foundational
of a career coach. Prepare for work process of creating a sustainable agriculture including how to design, understanding of the everyday tasks,
or volunteer opportunities and build creative business. Develop a business build and maintain a productive responsibilities, safe practice and
plan, learn basic accountancy skills, people skills required for exploring
your confidence and self-esteem. farm in limited space. Gain an
product development and marketing education and employment
understanding of the wide range of
strategies. pathways in the health and aged
STEP UP TO WORK (18-25YRS) production systems and pathways to
care industries.
Be supported by a career coach employment in this field.
in this course to build your skills, SUSTAINABILITY FOR HOME,
confidence, create your own resume WORK AND COMMUNITY ENGLISH FOR HEALTH
Gain understanding of climate SOFT SKILLS IN THE SERVICES
and cover letter, learn how to WORKPLACE
address job selection criteria and change and sustainability in this Build your English language skills
Ideal for those considering working
prepare for job interviews. course to be better equipped to for the health services sector,
or volunteering in a people-facing
live sustainably, manage household and develop the confidence to
role, this short course builds skills
INTRO TO EVENT MANAGEMENT waste and explore further training prepare for jobs in these important
in communication, understanding
This course covers a range of areas and employment pathways within the industries. Activities include group
organisational culture and
from event policy and strategy to expanding sustainability industry projects, online research, industry
teamwork.
creative thinking and innovation. guest speakers and visits to other
Students will receive first-hand SUSTAINABLE FUTURES: businesses and facilities.
experience by supporting and A FAMILY CO-LEARNING
coordinating a Bridge Darebin event PROGRAM
as part of the course. This program provides hands-on
opportunities for parents/carers
MONEY MATTERS: FINANCIAL with young children to learn about
LITERACY FOR WOMEN sustainability and the environment.
Learn the essential numeracy skills It includes a combination of family
you need to successfully understand activities, career support and
financial negotiation, management guidance, to re-engage parent/
and self-advocacy to take control carers in education and explore
of your money and achieve your employment pathways that align with
financial milestones. their values. Up to 2 children may
atttend with each parent.
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Job-ready programs Computer courses
COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE FAST-TRACK BEGINNERS
Course Day Starts Times Sessions
Conc. ACFE Fee for
Location WORKPLACE – BEGINNERS This course is designed for
Fee full fee service
Learn basic computer skills needed job-seekers looking to quickly
Step Up Mon & 10/05/2 9.30am- $73* $138* $684*
for the workplace such as using upskill in order to search for
to Work ◊ 8 Thornbury
Wed 2.30pm
the internet, email and Microsoft jobs online and complete online
Step Up
Office applications including applications. You will learn how to
to Work ◊ Tue 10/05/21 1-3.30pm 5 $65* $97* $370* Preston Word and Excel. Create simple operate a computer, navigate the
(18-25 yrs)
documents and develop your internet, use email and Microsoft
Intro to Event
Tue 04/05/21 10am-
8 $71* $125* $580* Thornbury digital skills to help you find work Word, create a great-looking
Mangement ◊ 1.30pm
or go on to further study. resume and confidently search
Money Matters:
10am-
online for employment or study
Financial Literacy for Wed 05/05/21 8 $68* $111* $475* Online
12.30pm opportunities.
Women ◊ COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE
WORKPLACE – INTERMEDIATE &
Microbusiness for
12/05/21 $65* $95* $350*
Makers ◊ Wed 10am-12pm 7 Online ADVANCED FAST-TRACK INTERMEDIATE
Advance your workplace Learn the tools to gain more
Sustainability
for Home, Work, Fri 07/05/21 9.30am-
8 $68* $111* $475* Thornbury computer skills in Microsoft Office confidence in searching and
Community ◊ 12.30pm
programs and learn how to use applying for employment. Develop
Sustainable Futures: cloud technology. Learn how to skills in advanced email functions
27/04/21 $42 $61 - insert and edit images, use mail
A Family Co-
Learning Program
Tue 9.30-11.30am 5 Preston such as digital signatures and
merge, create forms and charts, attachments, Microsoft Word
Intro to Urban
Farming ◊ Tue 20/04/21 9.30am-
8 $72* $131* $632* Preston create and deliver a PowerPoint features and cloud-based
1.30pm
presentation, and use formulas and technology to store data. As
Soft Skills in the
Fri 14/05/21 10am-12pm 4 $62* $81* $245* Online develop a budget in Excel. part of this course, you will set
Workplace ◊
up online profiles for job search
Intro to Health and 10am- websites and create your own
Aged Care ◊
Sat 24/04/21
2.30pm
10 $76* $152* $789* Thornbury INTRO TO CLOUD-BASED
LinkedIn profile.
WORKPLACE
Wed &
English for Health
Services ◊ Fri
21/04/21 9.30am-1pm 20 $78* $164* $892* Thornbury Develop your digital literacy and
cloud-based computing skills in ENGLISH THROUGH COMPUTERS
◊ = JOBACTIVE APPROVED ACTIVITY this dynamic short course. Aimed This course is designed to develop
* APPLICABLE FOR $20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
at giving you confidence to work your English language skills while
remotely, you’ll learn introductions also gaining basic computer skills.
to cloud-based applications Learn how to use everyday apps,
including Microsoft 365, Google websites and internet resources
Drive, Zoom and Canva. for learning English in a supportive
14 15 environment.
15
Computer courses
THE FOUNDATIONS - EXCEL BE CONNECTED Course Day Starts Times Sessions
Conc. ACFE Fee for
Location
fee full fee service
Dive deeper into the world of Free face-to-face beginner
Excel and gain skills to be able to computer lessons to anyone over Computer skills for
use spreadsheets and formulas for the workplace – Tue & Thur 20/04/21 12.30-3.30pm 18 $76* $152* $789* Preston
50. Through personalised support, Beginners ◊
work, study or home management. you’ll be able to learn skills like
This course is suited for learners shopping onilne, staying connected Computer skills for Tues 9.30am-
who are already comfortable on a the workplace – Tue & Thur 20/04/21 12pm; Thur 18 $76* $152* $789* Online
to family and friends, sharing Intermediate ◊ 1-3.30pm
computer, but want to build skills in
holiday photos and much more.
Microsoft Excel. Computer skills for
the workplace – Thur & Fri 22/04/21 9.30am-12pm 18 $76* $152* $789* Online
Advanced ◊
BE CONNECTED - MANDARIN
THE FOUNDATIONS - WORD
Free face-to-face beginner Intro to cloud-based
Become more confident with workplace
Wed 05/05/21 10am-12pm 5 $62* $81* $245* Online
computer lessons to anyone over
Word and cloud-based documents.
50. This course is taught in English
After this short course learners will Fast-track
Tue 20/04/21 6-8pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Preston
and Mandarin & Cantonese. Beginners
be able to create clear and well-
Resources will be in English, with
formatted documents for work or Fast-track
Mon 19/04/21 6-8pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Online
additional translation support Intermediate
study, as well as learn all the short-
offered in Mandarin & Cantonese.
cuts to use Word more effectively. Fast-track
Tue 25/05/21 6-8pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Preston
Intermediate
English Through
Tue & Thur 18/05/21 9.30am-12pm 8 $68* $111* $475* Preston
Computers
The Foundations -
Tue, Wed
Excel 13/04/21 10am-3pm 3 $65* $98* $371* Preston
& Thur
Holiday Intensive
The Foundations -
Sat 08/05/21 9.30am-12pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Preston
Excel
The Foundations -
Wed 12/05/21 9.30am-12pm 5 $65* $98* $371* Online
Word
Be Connected Wed 28/04/21 1-2.45pm 6 - - Free Preston
Be Connected -
Mon 26/04/21 12.30-2.15pm 6 - - Free Thornbury
Mandarin
◊ = JOBACTIVE APPROVED ACTIVITY
16 * APPLICABLE FOR $20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 17
English courses Health & exercise
EVERYDAY ENGLISH ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR THE TAI CHI YOGA
WORKPLACE Learn Tai Chi, combining exercise and Suitable for all ages and abilities,
Develop your English skills in
four key areas: reading, writing, This course is designed for higher relaxation, from a Tai Chi master. Yoga is the perfect way to improve
conversation and pronunciation. level English speakers to gain more Try Beginners 1 if you’re new to your physical confidence, flexibility
This course is open to all visa confidence with their English skills Tai Chi, Beginners 2 if you’ve and basic meditation techniques.
holders and is suitable for lower in everyday work situations. These been practising for a while or This gentle program is based on
include writing emails and reports, Intermediate to increase your skills Hatha Yoga.
level English speakers.
calling customers and holding and stamina.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS meetings with colleagues.
ZUMBA (WOMEN ONLY)®
Learners willl further develop their
Develop your English skills in WALKING GROUP Come and dance! This program is
reading, writing and speaking skills
this facilitated social group for Get fit while socialising! Walk around supported by Darebin City Council.
using everyday materials such as
Intermediate and Advanced some iconic Darebin nature sites If you are a Darebin resident, you
case studies, articles and videos.
English speakers, where you can and learn about the plants, animals are eligible to a funded place and
discuss current events and practice and Indigenous heritage that are only required to make a gold coin
conversational skills.
important to our local area. Coffee donation each session. Proof
Suitable for higher level English
is included. of residence will be required to
speakers and former Advanced
English students. finalise enrolment.
*Coffee and tea not included
ACFE Fee for
Course Day Starts Times Sessions Conc. fee Location
full fee service
Tai Chi –
Mon 19/04/21 11-12pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Conc. ACFE Fee for Beginners 1
Course Day Starts Times Sessions Location
Fee full fee service
Tai Chi - Mon 19/04/21 1.15-2.15pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Beginners 2
9.30am-
Everyday English Wed & Fri 21/04/21 18 - - $35 Preston
12.30pm Tai Chi –
Mon 19/04/21 12-1pm 9 $117 - $144 Preston
Intermediate
Advanced English 9.30am- Preston Contact Tara directly to enrol in Tai Chi – info@jinli.com.au or 0407 941 101
Tue & Thur 20/04/21 18 - - $35
for the Workplace 12.30pm Hub
Walking Group Wed 21/04/21 9.30-11.30am 9 $110* - $128* Preston
Coffee and 9.30am-
Wed 28/04/21 6 - - $20 Preston
Conversations 12pm Yoga Tue 27/04/21 6.35-7.50pm 8 $127* - $143* Preston
Zumba® Wed 28/04/21 6-7pm 9 $127* - $143* Preston
* APPLICABLE FOR $20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
18 19Art & craft
CREATIVE WRITING ADAPTIVE ARTS
Course Day Times Starts Sessions Conc. ACFE Fee for Location
Professional author Ingrid Laguna Join this fun and inclusive virtual fee full fee service
will provide inspiring writing space for people with special needs. Creative
Thur 4-6pm 22/04/21 6 $213* - $231* Thornbury
activities and learning tasks, as well Connect with others in an engaging Writing
as support and guidance, to those way and make new friends through
Resourceful
who are interested in developing social interaction, participation and Crafting with Fri 10-11am 09/04/21 1 $22* - $26 Thornbury
their writing skills. Examine the creative expression. Kids
essential aspects of the writing Resourceful
craft, from creating characters that POTTERY Crafting with Fri 10-11am 16/04/21 1 $22 - $26 Thornbury
are alive on the page, to narrative Develop new pottery techniques Kids
tension, plotting structure, dialogue, at our Thornbury Arts Hub, with Studio Arts Thur 10am-1pm 22/04/21 9 $279* - $306* Arts Hub
setting, the editing process, and classes suitable for all skill levels.
what makes a good writer. All Learn the fundamentals of hand Adaptive Arts Mon 10-11.30am 10/05/21 5 $128* - $140* Online
welcome. building with clay, or continue to
Tue 1-3pm 20/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
develop your skills and work on
RESOURCEFUL CRAFTING your own projects at your own Tue 7-9pm 20/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
WITH KIDS pace.
Wed 7-9pm 21/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
Join us over the school holidays
for a family-friends arts and craft POTTERY: INTRO TO HAND
Pottery Thur 1.30-3.30pm 22/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
session using materials that would BUILDING
otherwise go to landfill. Learning This guided course is ideal for Fri 10am-12pm 23/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
will extend beyond the workshop beginners who want to learn
Sat 10am-12pm 24/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
to provide ideas for adults and the skills, technique and craft
carers keen to explore and enjoy behind hand building. You will Sat 2-4pm 24/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
open-ended play with their kids. learn hand building fundamentals
Join us for both sessions, or just and experiment with various Pottery:
Intro to hand Mon 7-9pm 19/04/21 9 $298* - $325* Arts Hub
one! techniques. Please note these are building
our only structured courses, the
Pottery:
STUDIO ARTS other pottery sessions are self- Intro to hand Thur 7-9pm 22/04/21 10 $320* - $350* Arts Hub
Explore your creativity in a range paced, in which students are at building
of artistic media and subject different levels working on their
Pottery
matter. Go at your own pace with own projects with 1-1 support from for Kids
Tue 4-5.30pm 20/04/21 10 $300* - $320* Arts Hub
the support of a friendly and the tutor.
* APPLICABLE FOR $20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
experienced art teacher.
20 21Community programs Other programs
LANEWAY LUNCHES & SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS Our venue hirers provide a diverse range of programming
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Have fun with our social lawn- for adults & children at our Preston & Thornbury sites;
Our Laneway Lunches are set to bowls group at Kingsbury Bowls contact each organiser for details.
return in mid-May 2021, where we Club. This program is for learners
provide a two-course community with additional needs; carers are
lunch for $2 every Friday, followed welcome too. Group Location Contact details
by various social activities such as 1300 222 222
AA meetings Preston
bingo. Come for lunch and stay www.aa.org.au
for the conversation. Develop ARC Children’s Choir Preston
Amelia van Lint:
0434 356 688
skills, get creative, have fun and
engage with others. No booking is Balanced Life Development –
Preston Hugh K : 0402 400 761
self help for addictions
required.
Mary Jo Straford:
Blossoming Heart Yoga & Dance Thornbury
0409 850 828
MOVING STARS
Kim Loeun (Javali)
Moving Stars is a supportive group Capoeira Brasil Melbourne - Team Javali Thornbury 0481136790
for adults with special needs to capoeiramelb@gmail.com
express their creativity and make Congregation of Christians in Australia Preston Roberto Catena: 0411 161 019
r_catena@outlook.com
friends. Moving Stars combines
Naomi Barr:
movement, dance, music, drama, Down Town Dance Academy Preston
0429 402 934
art and relaxation for two hours of
Expression Australia –
fun on Monday nights. sign language (Auslan) classes
Preston auslan@expression.com.au
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 To be Kingsbury Ciaran Horgan:
Thur 10-11.30am 9 - - $117 Japan Karate Association Preston
Bowls advised Bowls Club chorgan@internode.on.net
6.30-
Moving Stars Mon 26/04/21 8 - - $154 Thornbury
8.30pm
Laneway
To be
Lunches & Fri 12-2pm 9 - - $2 Preston
advised
Activities
22 23Heart Of Thornbury HOT - Makers Market
In addition to hosting the much-loved Makers Market, you can also visit Heart Of Thornbury hosts the Makers Market four times a year at the Bridge
the HOT Shop ONLINE, which is a carefully curated quality line-up of Darebin Community Hall in Thornbury.
stores open 24/7 so you can find your favourite stallholders all year-round.
These quartely Saturday markets celebrate the work of crafters, creatives and
artisits and provides visitors with the opportunity to meet the handmakers in
HOT also reguarly brings classes, workshops, social gatherings,
person and get a true understanding of their special talents.
collaborations and more to our neighbourhood.
From family-friendly mixed media arts, to pottery and Bridge Darebin With environmentally innovative cafe Moon Rabbit joining in the fun, it’s the
Queer Gathering, we provide a safe and welcoming place for our local perfect place to meet up with friends, grab a cuppa, eat some cake and shop
community to gather, create and connect through our events. Find out direct with the stall holders!
more by visiting www.heartofthornbury.org.au To find out about our upcoming markets or to have a look at our online
HOT Shop, visit www.heartofthornbury.org.au
Upcoming events and workshops
Art and Wellbeing Series: A weekly social space where participants of
all abilities come together to learn new skills, consider wellness and art
through nature and meet new people, guided by art therapist Sarah Folley.
Join us for exciting nature-inspired activities, including making nature
brushes, plant-based paints, leaf stitching, and more!
Fee for
Program Day Starts Times Sessions Conc. Location
service
Resourceful Crafting
Fri 09/04/21 10-11am 1 $22 $26 Thornbury
with Kids
Resourceful Crafting
Fri 16/04/21 10-11am 1 $22 $26 Thornbury
with Kids
Thornbury
Creative Writing Thur 22/04/21 4-6pm 6 $213* $231*
Drag Games Night Thur 22/04/21 to be advised 1 - to be advised Thornbury
Thornbury
Art and Wellbeing Fri 23/04/21 1-3pm 6 - $60
Arts Hub Pictured: Kurinuki Vase by HOT Maker Dawn Waswick.
Thornbury
Queer Film Screening Thur 13/05/21 to be advised 1 - to be advised
Picture House
* APPLICABLE FOR $20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
24 25Moon Rabbit cafés
Moon Rabbit is an award-winning,
environmentally innovative café
situated in 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”.
Our Preston 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 (see pg 11). Bring your own mug, borrow a pre-
loved mug, glass jar or Wangim Cup MOON RABBIT ON THE HOP
Any profits from Moon Rabbit cafe from our collection, or purchase a
and On the Hop will be used to Moon Rabbit reusable cup. Our mobile café launched in late
support our community programs 2020 as one of the first mobile,
that are currently underfunded, In 2020 we prevented more than disposable coffee-cup free
such as Laneway Lunches, which 15,000 disposable coffee cups offerings.
provides two-course meals to 40- from ending up in landfill!
You can find On the Hop hopping
60 people each Friday (see pg 22).
Moon Rabbit Preston is open around local parks in Darebin
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE Monday to Friday, and closed on serving up delicious food and
FOREFRONT weekends and public holidays. drinks.
Moon Rabbit was the proud winner For more information and to To keep us moving towards our
of the Community Waste category view our café menu visit zero-waste mission, you can BYO
in “Keep Victoria Beautiful - www.moonrabbit.org.au or BORROW a mug/glass jar, or
Sustainable Cities Award”. You won’t BORROW a Wangim Keep Cup and
find any disposable takeaway cups, return later.
plastic takeaway containers, plastic
drink bottles or plastic drinking To find where we’re hopping to and
straws here. see the menu visit
www.moonrabbit.org.au
26 27Bulk 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, soap, cleaning products
and more.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
SHOP DAYS BFC membership entitles you to a
Bulk Foods Collective is open
weekly on Wednesdays 9am-2pm
10% - 50% discount. McGrath Estate Agents
Pricing:
and Saturdays 9am-1pm at 218
High St, Preston. y TIER 1: $15 per year. Tier 1 Inner North
members must commit to
volunteering twice per year on
shop days
PROUD SPONSOR OF MOON RABBIT
y TIER 2: $36 per year with no
volunteering requirements At McGrath Estate Agents Northcote, we are passionate about investing
in organisations that want to use that investment to nourish, nurture and
y CONCESSION TIER: free promote the community spirit.
for concession-card holders
who can meet volunteering This is why we have chosen to align ourselves with Bridge Darebin.
requirements
Our real estate agency is about giving back to the people who make this
For more details and the full city great and we take so much pride in supporting Bridge Darebin, who do
product list visit this so well.
www.moonrabbit.org.au
28 29Volunteering
Volunteering with Bridge Darebin VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
is an excellent way to connect with ARE AVAILABLE FOR:
and support your community – an
opportunity to use and build on
y Laneway Lunch assistants
existing skills and learn new ones. y Classroom assistants
(including English, computer,
Volunteering also provides the cooking and pottery classes)
opportunity to gain confidence in a
supportive work environment while y Admin assistants
looking for paid employment. y Child care assistants
If you’d like to find out more about y Moon Rabbit café assistant
our vibrant volunteer program, call
Preston on 03 9484 5806 or email
connect@bridgedarebin.org.au
Venue hire
We have a range of rooms for hire Additional equipment is available
in Preston and Thornbury, available for hire – including TVs, built-in
by the hour, by the day or ongoing. projectors, laptops*, iPads* and a
Spaces include: PA system* – for all your meeting,
presentation and learning needs
y A variety of meeting rooms, (*available during business hours
training rooms and halls with
at our Preston site only; additional
capacity from 10 to 120 (COVID-
fees apply).
Safe capacity limits apply)
Visit www.bridgedarebin.org.au or
y Two fully equipped commercial call 03 9484 5806 (Preston) or
kitchens
03 9480 0466 (Thornbury) for
y Computer lab more information.
y Children’s party room with
outdoor play area
30 31Sponsoring 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
fund these programs. Without this y Cash donations and gifts are
important support we could not fully tax-deductible, as Preston
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
Donations to support and connect with
their community, and promote
03 9484 5806
ceo@bridgedarebin.org.au
themselves to a large number of
potential customers.
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.
32 33Important dates Where to find us
Date Event
Thursday 18 March National Close the Gap Day
Wednesday 31 March Transgender Day of Visibility
Thursday 1 April Last day for $20 discount on Term 2 courses
Easter holidays
Friday 2 to Tuesday 6 April (Bridge Darebin & Moon Rabbit closed)
Monday 19 April Term 2 commences
IDAHOBIT - International Day Against
Monday 17 May Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism &
Transphobia
Wednesday 26 May National Sorry Day
Wednesday 27 May -
National Reconcilliation Week
Thursday 3 June
Thursday 3 June Mabo Day
HOT Makers Market at
Saturday 12 June Bridge Darebin Community Hall
(99 Leinster Grove)
Bridge Darebin acknowledges that the Wurundjeri people of the
Kulin Nation are the Traditional Owners of the land on which
we operate. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
34 35Find out more at www.bridgedarebin.org.au
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