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Maribyrnong Community Centre
9 Randall Street
Maribyrnong 3032
Ph: 9032 4305 | F: 9318 5427
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/maricomm
Maribyrnong Community Centre Update Newsletter #6
30 April 2020
Hello from MNCC staff
We’re starting to hear some positive news about the spread of COVID-19 slowing, however we need to continue to be mindful of restrictions and social distancing requirements until advised otherwise by Federal and State Governments.
We are collecting stories and photos which will be organised into a keepsake document. How have you spent your time during this period? Gardening, learning a new skill, or cooking? Please let us know by emailing details and photos to us at [email protected].
Although our doors are closed at the moment, we’re here Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm if you’d like to chat. We would love to hear from you!
Keep well and stay safe.
Cheryl, Catherine & Kelly
Online Programs
We’ve introduced a range of online programs for you to enjoy during this period. These will be available through livestreaming or prerecorded online videos.
To find out about our range of online programs and how to join in a session, visit our website or call us on 9032 4305.
Local Support Services
During this period you may find
yourself, a family member or a
neighbour are in need of additional
support. Some important numbers are
listed below. However if you need
support which isn’t listed, please call us.
Emergency Services: 000
Coronavirus Hotline: 1800 675 398
Home Doctor Service: 1300 7425
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 5 1800
Emergency Relief Packages:
1800 675 398
Salvation Army: 9364 9335
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre:
9326 6066
Community Connectors
Maribyrnong City Council has set up relief and recovery response teams that are available to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These teams can provide information and advice about services that are available to those affected by COVID-19, including financial resources, food resources, and health resources. They can also coordinate service responses for individuals and families including emergency food hampers, and can assist with general and specialised service referrals.
If you, your family or someone you know has been impacted by COVID-19 and is in need of support, please call our dedicated number on 9688 0434 from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For up to date Council information regarding COVID-19 please visit:
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/covid
Limited copies of The Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly are delivered to the centre every Wednesday. Here is Catherine giving a local paper to one of our neighbours, social distancing of course!!
Responsive, Inclusive, Relevant, Accessible.
Maribyrnong Community Centre is part of the Maribyrnong City Council’s Community Centres. Along with Braybrook Community Centre and Maidstone Community Centre, we provide a range of programs and activities for the community. To see all the programs and activities offered by the Community Centres visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Did you know?
Mother’s Day in Australia started in 1924 when Sydney woman Janet Heyden became concerned for lonely, forgotten aged mothers after the end of World War I. She successfully campaigned for local schools and businesses to donate gifts to the ladies.
We will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10 May, 2020. Colour in the picture and cut out for your mum.
Make a special treat for Mum
Hummingbird Cupcakes
You will need:
2 cups plain flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 450g can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup mashed banana Icing sugar mixture, for dusting. Method:
Preheat oven to 180c/160c fan forced. Line 12 hole, 1/3 cup-capacity muffin pan with paper cases. Sift flours, mixed spice and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Stir in sugar and coconut. Combine eggs, oil, vanilla, pineapple and banana in a bowl. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared paper cases. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of a cake comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Serve dusted with icing sugar.
If you’d like to organise a special dinner for mum, check out restaurants that are open for take away or delivery services - available on Council’s Shout Out to our Businesses webpage.
Word Jumble Fun
Use the letters from the word MARIBYRNONG to see how many words you can make.
Create a garden
Autumn is a wonderful time to be in the garden. Visit My Smart Garden to find out about free programs that will help you grow food, create homes for local wildlife and more!
https://mysmartgarden.org.au/
Outings from the comfort of
home!
Explore our past by visiting Museum
Victoria's Museum at Home. This
fantastic website has virtual tours for
you to take as well as exciting activities
to enjoy.
Go on a virtual tour of Yosemite
National Park in California. It’s one of
America’s most popular natural
environments - check out Nevada Falls,
look for birds and wildlife!
For a comprehensive range of
museums, art galleries and national
parks to visit from the comfort of your
home, visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/
stayengaged
