Access Darebin

Autumn/Winter 2013

Aquatics Leisure Centres

Both the Reservoir Leisure Centre (RLC) and Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC) provide aquatic programs suitable for people of all abilities. These programs include swimming lessons, water movement and aerobic classes.

ContactRLC Wendy on 9486 7200NARC Andrea on 9496 1050

Australian Rules FootballParkside Football Club

The Parkside FIDA Team welcomes people of all abilities to get involved in the game of Australian Rules football. You can get involved either as a player (game or training) or as a supporter/ spectator everyone is welcomed, so if you are 15 years and over this is the club for you. The team is based at the Parkside Football Club at Pitcher Park in Alphington.

When Games every second Sunday (between April–August)

Contact Darryl 0415 104 487

Basketball Helping Hoops

Helping Hoops Inc. is a Melbourne charity running free basketball programs for disadvantage youth. Helping Hoops in partnership with Special Olympics Victoria are running 45 minute basketball programs for people with an intellectual disability living in Melbourne’s north.

When Monday Group A 3pm–4pm and Group B 5pm–6pm

Where Croxton Special School, 159 Beaconsfield Parade, Northcote

Contact Adam at Helping Hoops on 9415 9400

Cricket Holy Trinity Cricket Club All Abilities Program

The Holy Trinity All Abilities Cricket Program operates during the cricket season between November and February. Weekly skills sessions are delivered based on the successful “In 2 Cricket” programs. The program specifically provides young people with a disability an

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Activities

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Access DarebinAccess Darebin is published biannual and is a guide to a range of accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure activities available within local sporting clubs, leisure centres, neighbourhood houses and community organisations. The listed activities and programs are fun, affordable and take place in supportive environments with trained staff and volunteers.

Darebin City Council has a long standing commitment to accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure opportunities that increase the participation and involvement of people with a disability in community sport and recreation.

If you have an enquiry about any of the sport, recreation or leisure activities listed or would like further information on accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure across Darebin please contact:

Clinton Fullgrabe Access for All Abilities Coordinator Darebin City CouncilPh: 8470 8396Email: clinton.fullgrabe@darebin.vic.gov.au

opportunity to participate in and learn the skills of cricket in a fun and safe environment.

Sessions are delivered during the cricket season between October to March.

When Saturday 10–11am

Where Hayes Park, Flinders Street, Thornbury

Contact Matt O’Brien 0417 352 058

Dance Moving Stars

Moving Stars combines movement, dance, drama, music and art into two hours of fun. Adults with a disability can get together and be creative in a safe, caring and friendly space. Moving Stars is facilitated by qualified dance therapists.

When Monday 6.30–8.30pm

Where Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House

Cost $72 / $65 (for 10 weeks)

Contact 9480 0466

Gym Staying Active All Abilities Gym Program

A gym program designed for people with a disability. A fitness consultant is available to do an assessment and set you up with an individual program plan. A great program if you want to improve your overall well-being.

When Tuesday 1–3pm

Where Reservoir Leisure Centre

Cost $5 per session

Contact Wendy on 9496 1050

Staying Active Memberships

The membership provides people who have a disability concession card or a senior’s card access to an

affordable membership at Reservoir Leisure Centre. The membership provides access to the gym and pool along with a number of group fitness and mind body classes. All facilities can be accessed 7 days a week up to 4pm daily.

Cost $45 per month

Contact RLC reception on 9496 1050

MS Australia Confident Living Program

This program is an exercise program for men with progressive neurological conditions.

When Wednesday 10.30am

Where Reservoir Leisure Centre

Cost $8 per session. Transport provided (if required)

Contact Virgina 0418 370 053

Witness the fitness

Is a fun fitness program that encourages people of all ages who identify with the experiences of mental illness to participate in a fully supervised gym program designed to enhance fitness, fun and inclusiveness.

When Tuesday 2–3pm

Where Reservoir Leisure Centre

Cost $5 per session

Contact Felicia (RLC) 9496 1050Ail & Sharon (Mind Australia) 9462 3700

Gardening Bundoora Park Community Garden

The community garden at Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park has plots available to the public. If you don’t have room at home for your own garden plot, then why not lease a plot at Coopers Settlement?

When Daily 10am–4.30pm

Where Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park

Cost Raised plot $30, standard plot $55

Contact 9870 8170

CERES – Gardening for All Abilities

Interested in starting your own vegetable garden?

Want to learn new skills?

Join CERES and learn the basics of horticulture and organic gardening in the safe and fun environment at CERES Community Environment Park.

This hand’s on course is designed specifically for individuals with a disability and will provide you with the skills and knowledge to

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confidently propagate seedlings, save seeds, grow vegetables and herbs, care for chooks and more!

Where CERES Honey Lane Market Garden

Cost $120 ACFE concession

Contact CERES 9389 0100

Sprout Community Garden Sprout is a community garden coordinated by Mind Australia and developed by people living with mental illness, at risk of homeless or recovering from substance addiction.

When Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 1–3pm

Contact Booking essential. Call 9484 5565 or email sprout@mindaustralia.org.au

Horse Riding Ridability at Bundoora Park

Ridability Victoria is a not for profit organisation providing opportunities for riders with a disability to participate in horse-related activities, including learning to ride, trail riding and opportunities to compete in games, dressage and show jumping.

When Friday 10am–3pm (during school terms)

Where Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park, Plenty road, Bundoora

Contact Maree Castles on 0409 918 311

Lawn BowlsAlphington AAA Bowls Program

AAA Bowls is a partnership project between Alphington Community Centre and Alphington Bowls Club. The program is open to adults of all abilities who would like to come and try bowls at this fun-filled 6

week program. We will celebrate the end of the program with a BBQ and a special game of bowls.

When Wednesday 1–3pm

Where Alphington Bowls Club, Parkview Road, Alphington

Contact Sarah 9499 7227

Social Lawn Bowls ProgramAll ages and abilities welcome. Come along and have a roll with the enjoyable leisure activity. No experience necessary supported by experienced volunteers from the Kingsbury Bowls Club.

When Thursday 10–11.30am

Where Kingsbury Bowls Club

Cost $3 per session

Contact Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House on 9480 0466

Soccer Northern Falcons Soccer Club

The All Abilities Soccer Program coordinated by the Northern Falcons provides opportunities for both men and women with an intellectual disability interested in the world game. All levels of ability are welcome.

When Tuesday 5.45–6.45pm

Where Hayes Park, Flinders Street, Thornbury

Contact Anthony Risoli on 0413 290 074

7-Aside Football 7-Aside Football! is delivered in partnership by Disability Sport and Recreation and Northcote City Soccer Club. The 7-Aside Football Development Program will teach you the skills to dribble the ball down the field or scoot the ball across the goal line. Once you

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have mastered the skills of 7-Aside Football, take to the field for some competition. The 7-Aside Football Development Program is aimed at Victorians with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury and people who have experienced stroke.

When Sunday 10–11.30am

Where John Cain Memorial Park, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Contact Tim Nield 9473 0133 or tim@dsr.org.au

Walking Darebin Walking Groups

Walking is great fun and low cost experience to improve your health and wellbeing. Across Darebin there are a number of walking groups that provide great social, health and welling outcomes for its members. Please contact Leisure services on 8470 8305 to find out more.

Modified Sports Programs Kelly Sports

Kelly Sports will be able delivering the Time Out for Sport Program is back again in Term 4, 2011. The program provides children with autism an opportunity to participate in sport and recreation programs that supports the development of their motor and social skills. Come a join the program which provides a variety of fun and challenging activities delivered by experienced coaches.

When Tuesday 5.15–6.15pm

Where Merriland Community Centre

Contact Shane 9731 6323

NMIT Sport 4 All Program

The Sport 4 All Program runs of a Tuesday afternoon from NMIT Sports Hall at the Preston Campus. The program aims to increase the participation and physical activity of people with disability through a fun and interactive sports program. All sessions are fun, active and enjoyable that has a variety of sports and skills that will be taught through all sessions.

When Tuesday 1.30–2.30pm

Where Darebin Community Sports Stadium

Contact NMIT Sports Development Unit 9269 8397

Merrilands Community Centre – PRACE Connections Canteen

Is a pre-accreditation course in basic hospitality skills for people with mild intellectual or learning difficulties.

When Monday 9.30–3.30pm

Where Merrilands Community Centre

Contact PRACE Office 9462 6077

Making Connections

Is a pre-accredited program for people with mild intellectual or learning difficulties. The program will develop employability and life skills, including literacy, numeracy and basic computer through a range of activities and experiences.

When Tuesday 9.30am–1pm Wednesday 9.30am–12pm

Where Merrilands Community Centre

Contact PRACE Office 9462 6077

Special Olympics VictoriaNorthern Metropolitan Region

Special Olympic Victoria Melbourne North has been established since 2005 ad covers the northern suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne including the municipalities of Yarra, Darebin, Whittlesea, Hume and Moreland. Training and competition is provided in the sports of Aquatics, Bocce, Golf and Tenpin bowling. For more information about each sport please contact the following details.

AQUATICS

When 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 11am

Where Reservoir Leisure Centre

Contact Ruth 0431 710 992

BASKETBALL

When Wednesday 3–4pm and 5–6pm

Where Croxton School

Contact Adam 1300 851 810

BOCCE

When 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10.30am

Where Veneto Club

Contact Sandra 0400 963 245

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GOLF

When Tuesday (Term 1 and 4) from 5.15pm

Where Ivanhoe Golf Course

Contact Mark 0432 384 530

TEN PIN BOWLING

When 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9am

Where Greensborough Lanes

Contact Terry 0459 919 879

Free Exercise in the Park Free Exercise in Park is a free initiatives delivered by Darebin City Council that encourages participation in physical activity within various parks and reserves across Darebin. The program is offered three times per year for a 6-8 week block during Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter.

The program provides three different types of activities these include; Outdoor Fitness, Pilates and Yoga classes.

Some of the venues for the program include; Penders Park, All Nations Park, Edwards Lake Park, Bundoora Park, Zwar Reserve, Oldis Gardens, Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Reservoir Neighbourhood House and Fairfield Community Room.

For further information about the program or to receive the upcoming schedule please contact Darebin Leisure Services on 8470 8888 or refer to Darebin City Councils website www.darebin.vic.gov.au.

New Outdoor Fitness Equipment Darebin City Council has recent installed new outdoor all weather gym equipment to be used freely by any member of the public for teenagers through seniors in two of our parks. The equipment provides a cardiovascular workout, developing most muscle group while enjoying the scenic outdoors. With this equipment you can enjoy your exercise any time for free and no commitment.

Locations Edwardes Lake Park – Griffiths St, Reservoir

C.H. Sullivan Memorial Park – Blake St, East Preston

Community Recreation Facilitator

Getting Out and About...Are you aged 18-65, have a disability and live with a family or voluntary carer in the North-West Metro region? If so, then contact the Community Recreation Facilitator (CRF) at Darebin City Council today. The CRF can help you locate and access community activities you enjoy – such as:

• Joining a footy club• Taking art or cooking classes• Learning to use computers• Going to the gym• Meeting up with a social group• Going on regular outings to

places of interest

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The CRF can also help you plan getting to and from a community activity and introduce you to other people so you feel safe and confident going to activities on your own.

Contact Janet Bailie, Community Recreation Facilitator on 8470 8308 or email janet.bailie@darebin.vic. gov.au

YMCA Open Doors Programs YMCA Open Doors is a community based initiative that aims to strengthen health inequalities by ensuring no one is denied access to YMCA programs and services that strengthen the mind, body and sprit.

YMCA Open Doors is targeted at people and families whose financial circumstances make them unable, not unwilling, to pay the full fee of YCA programs and services.

The criteria for the YMCA Open Doors states that;

Applicants need to live or attend a services or school locally to the YMCA managed centre/ program they wish to access

Children 10 year and under must be accompanied by an adult when attending the YMCA managed centre/ program

Applicants will need appropriate attire to participate in some programs

To receive ongoing assistance, applicants will need to demonstrate that their circumstance has been improved through their involvement in YMCA Open Doors.

Within the City of Darebin the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (YMCA) is a participating centre in YMCA Open Doors for further details regarding the initiative at Northcote please contact the centre on 9496 1050.

2013/2014 Community Grants The City of Darebin 2013/2014 Community Grants Program will open on Monday 4 March to not-for-profit community groups and organizations.

Applications can be submitted for activities/projects and programs focusing on issues such as social justice, health, education, sport and recreation, environment and arts and culture.

Community groups and organisations can also apply for venue hire at a number of Council’s nominated facilities to conduct meetings and activities.

This year only on-line applications will be accepted and only annual grants will be available with the maximum of $6,000.

The Information Booklet 2013/2014 with guidelines, selection criteria is available from www.darebin.vic.gov.au/communitygrants or hardcopies can be obtained from our Customer Service Office at 274 Gower Street, Preston.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 26TH APRIL AT 4.00 PM

For information, please call the Community Grants Coordinator on 8470 8504.

Alphington Community Centre 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington 3078 (Melways 31C10) Ph: 9499 7227

Bundoora Park 1069 Plenty Rd, Bundoora 3083 (Melways 19F4) Ph: 8470 8170

Darebin Community Sports Stadium 857 Plenty Rd, Reservoir (Melways 19C7) Ph: 9471 4935

Darebin International Sports Centre John Cain Memorial Park 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury 3071 (Melways 31A6) Ph: 8470 8305

Jika Jika Community Centre Corner Union & Plant Sts, Northcote (Melways 30F10) Ph: 9482 5100

Kingsbury Bowls Club Arch Gibson Reserve, Dunne St, Kingsbury 3083 (Melways 19C4) Ph: 9462 2803

Merrilands Community CentreCnr Asquith St & Sturdee St, Reservoir, 3073 (Melways 8H12) Ph: 9462 6077

Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) 180 Victoria Rd, Northcote 3070 (Melways 30J8) Ph: 9486 7200

Preston Neighbourhood House218 High St Preston 3072 Ph: 9484 5806

Reservoir Leisure Centre Cuthbert Rd, Reservoir 3073 (Melways 18K5) Ph: 9496 1050

SPAN Community House 64 Clyde St, Thornbury 3071 Ph: 9480 1364

Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House 131 Shaftesbury Pde Thornbury 3071 (Melways 30D5) Ph: 9480 0466

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Venues

PO Box 91 Preston Victoria 3072274 Gower Street, Preston Victoria

Telephone: 8470 8888Facsimile: 8470 8877After Hours: 8470 8889

TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 03 8470 8888Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 8470 8888Internet relay users connect to the NRS www.iprelay.com.au then ask for 03 8470 8888

Multilingual Telephone Line: 8470 8470

www.darebin.vic.gov.au mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au

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