Learn to protect yourself

Live Safe programs provide participants with simple, effective and easy to implement personal safety strategies and self-defence techniques to keep them safer and more empowered.

Carers will first learn about avoidance and prevention strategies, and then basic self-defence techniques. Sessions are fun, friendly and conducted in a safe environment.

 

When:

Monday 23 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm

 

Where:

Donald Street Community Hall: 18 Donald Street Preston

 

EOIs close:

May 23.

Relax with a meal

Join us for a two-course meal at DiVino, a contemporary farm-to-table Italian restaurant in the Yarra Valley Ranges.

 

When:

Friday 20 June, 12pm – 2:30pm

 

Where:

DiVino Ristorante at Mandala Wines: 1568 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek

 

EOIs close:

May 30.

Relax on the green

Perfect for golfers and non-golfers alike, Toptracer technology at the Morack Public Golf driving range allows you to practice or play to your heart’s content. Join us for this relaxed event with refreshments to be enjoyed together in the clubhouse afterwards.

 

When:

Saturday 14 June, 1pm – 3pm

 

Where:

Morack Public Golf Course: Cnr Morack and East Roads, Vermont South

 

EOIs close:

May 14.

Learn about history

Start the morning with scones and coffee/tea in Harry’s Cafe before joining a guided tour of the gallery, hearing stories about the diverse collection of art and history of McClelland.

 

When:

Thursday 1 May – 10am – 12pm

 

Where:

McClelland: 390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin

 

EOIs close:

April 1.

Learn a new recipe

Unleash your creativity and craft your own lovely fondant cookie platter. Join other carers in the creative chaos.

 

When:

Wednesday 30 April, 10:30am – 1:30pm

 

Where:

Cutter Craft: Sh8/33-39, Railway Avenue, Werribee

 

EOIs close:

March 30.

Dive into mythology and be inspired!

Join Jess at the historic Montsalvat arts community, where we will be exploring the Selkie fairytale, and then creating our own watercolour art to connect more with inner worlds.

 

When:

Wednesday 23 April, 10:30am – 12:30pm

 

Where:

Montsalvat: 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham

 

EOIs close:

March 28.

Take a step back in time

Take a guided tour of Mont De Lancey’s family homestead, chat to the woodturners and blacksmiths hard at work at the forge, step inside the historic 1920s chapel and marvel at the eclectic artefacts in the museum followed by lunch at the on-site café.

 

When:

Wednesday 30 April, 10.45am-2.00pm

 

Where:

Mont De Lancey: 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin North

 

EOIs close:

March 30.

Be part of a live audience!

The Project remains a preferred platform for celebrities, leaders and every-day Australians to discuss the topics that have the whole country talking. Join The Project’s live audience and enjoy a casual light dinner after.

 

When:

Wednesday 9 April 5pm-9pm

 

Where:

The Como Centre: 650 Chapel St, South Yarra

 

EOIs close:

March 10.

Enjoy an Italian meal

Enjoy a casual lunch with other carers at Casalinga, which means home-style in Italian and serves you food that makes you think of Italy, but feels like home.

 

When:

Thursday 4 April 12pm-2.30pm

 

Where:

Casalinga: 11 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon

 

EOIs close:

March 10.

Wander down the rabbit hole

Come and indulge in one of the speciality cakes at The Hatter and Hare Cafe, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired venue renowned for its creative and delicious food. This will be followed by a stroll down the road to nearby Hunted Antiques & Collectibles, a warehouse and treasure trove of anything and everything vintage, retro, collectables and more.

 

When:

Wednesday 2 April, 10am – 12pm

 

Where:

The Hatter and The Hare Café: 1/21 Scoresby Road, Bayswater

 

EOIs close:

April 14.