Supporting expecting and new mothers on our sites
Since 2018, a number of Our Place sites have partnered with local service providers to implement the unique Our Place B…
Transition to school sessions provide families with an opportunity to connect
After being approached by parents seeking refreshments whilst their children attended their first transition to school…
Children’s Week at Our Place Northern Bay
Kids Culture Fest was held on site at Our Place Northern Bay in October to launch Children’s Week across the City of Ge…
Northern Bay families feature in Eat Well Live Well initiative (Part 2)
Northern Bay families and local community members feature in videos produced as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s E…
Implementing a learning games library to support children’s development
Working in partnership with Berry Street, Our Place Morwell has implemented a free learning games library for families.…
Thinking outside the box to support a child’s social development
Many participants in adult learning programs attend with their pre-school children. This option is usually most benefic…
Special Person’s Day BBQ breakfast at Northern Bay
A BBQ breakfast has helped acknowledge the special people in children’s lives and has led to an ongoing relationship wi…
Helping women connect in Doveton
A simple ‘Chat and Chai’ session has become an ongoing opportunity for women from the multicultural community to connec…
Adult cooking classes go beyond learning new recipes and skills
Cooking classes for adults are often identified as an area of interest by the communities Our Place supports. However,…
Embedding our Reconciliation Action Plan into our work
At a recent team day, several staff members across the organisation shared how they have been embedding our newly endor…
Providing free after school activities for children and families in Morwell
Our Place Morwell worked with local organisation Reclink and Morwell Central Primary School to deliver a free after sch…
The Robinvale Community Brass Band performs to a live audience
The Robinvale Community Brass Band recently performed at “The Beat”, an annual State Schools showcase featuring the bes…