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30/10/2026

🙏💙 EVERYONE IS WELCOME — A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL MEN! 💙🙏

Join AFCS for our 1st Wednesday Prayer Day — a meaningful time to strengthen our faith, receive encouragement, and enjoy fellowship with one another.

✨Strong in God, Faithful at Home, Supported in Every Season

📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Doveton Baptist Church
127 Kidds Road, Doveton VIC 3177
⛪ Followed by Church Service

❤️ To all men — fathers, husbands, brothers, and friends — this is a special invitation for you! Come and be encouraged, grow stronger in faith, and enjoy meaningful fellowship. Bring a friend and let’s continue building a stronger community together.

🌿 AFCS Living Well Activities
Keep active, stay connected, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle through our Senior Aerobics and Hydrotherapy activities!

💜 Move Better • Feel Better • Live Well!

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙏💙

28/10/2026

CARRUM DOWNS WELLNESS GROUP | GET ONLINE WEEK 💻

Our Carrum Downs Wellness Group at The Sands started the morning with some light exercises to stretch, move, and shake off the morning sluggishness before getting into our activities. ☀️

Yesterday, 27 October 2026, our seniors took part in Get Online Week, an annual campaign that encourages people to develop their digital skills and become more confident using the internet. Our Community Social Worker, Danica, facilitated the session with the help of our student, Katherine, and volunteer, Edrelyn.

The group enjoyed fun games and activities that encouraged participation, connection, and learning. Keeping seniors engaged through enjoyable activities is just as important as staying physically active. It gives them something to look forward to, keeps their minds active, and creates opportunities to laugh, socialise, and enjoy each other’s company.

And of course, we wrapped up with two of their favourites, line dancing and singing! 💃🎤 No gathering is complete without a bit of it. AFCS continues to create opportunities for our seniors to stay active, try something new, and enjoy the company of friends in a welcoming community.

27/10/2026

🦵💙 AFCS Knee Health Information & Exercise Session 💙🦵

Yesterday, AFCS held an informative and engaging session on knee health and simple exercises our seniors can practise at home.

We were grateful to have Physiotherapist Marvin Ignacio from the Philippines share practical tips on knee care, mobility, and healthy ageing. Our seniors also enjoyed following along with exercises designed to help improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and support better balance and movement.

It was lovely to welcome new faces and be joined by SAFSI President Tita Lou Gacis, alongside SAFSI members Tita Grace and Tita Angie. The session was hosted by our community worker, Angela, creating a wonderful opportunity for our Filipino seniors to learn, stay active, and connect with one another. 💙

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed morning tea and friendly conversations. A special thank you to Tita Elisa and Tito Ric for warmly accommodating us at the Filipino Chaplaincy House and supporting this meaningful gathering.

One of the best highlights was seeing our seniors so game na game with the stretching and exercises! 🦵💪 Their enthusiasm reminds us that staying active doesn’t have to be complicated. Even simple, regular movements can help maintain flexibility, build strength, improve balance, and make everyday activities easier. Most importantly, it’s never too late to keep moving and enjoy the journey towards healthier ageing!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the session a success. We look forward to more opportunities to learn, move, and grow together as a community! 😊

27/10/2026

THE FORESTERS: A STORY OF CLIMATE KEEPERS | TEASER TRAILER

🎬 A film by Jefferson Geronimo

Here’s the teaser trailer of our documentary film about the people who have continued to fight for the preservation, protection, and cultivation of the land that has given life to generations. The Yangil Tribe and MAD Travel have restored ONE ENTIRE MOUNTAIN, not just a piece of land, but an entire ecosystem brought back to life. Their vision and commitment prove that healing begins with people who choose to act.

Join AFCS for a special screening of The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers as part of Connecting with Country, Culture, and Community.

📅 Friday, 13 November 2026
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM | Film screening at 6:00 PM
📍 Philippine Consulate General, Level 10, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

🎟️ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/connecting-with-country-culture-and-community-tickets-2003755804551?keep_tld=true

Stay tuned for the official trailer!

For enquiries, contact Erwin, AFCS Youth and Family Coordinator, on 0449 515 931.

The event is organised by the AFCS Youth in Action Network as part of the Engage! Filipino Leadership & Career Development Program, funded by the
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC.

26/10/2026

A DAY OUT IN MELBOURNE ☀️🌿

Our Monday respite outing continued with a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, where our seniors enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the cool breeze.

At the Shrine of Remembrance, they visited one of Melbourne’s most significant landmarks, a memorial honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women. They also took photos around the monument to remember their visit.

The group then enjoyed a walk through the gardens, taking in the greenery and peaceful surroundings. With the cool breeze and lovely weather, our seniors took their time exploring the gardens and capturing photos along the way. Afterwards, the group headed to Docklands for lunch and a well-deserved break before wrapping up their day out.

A big thank you to Janet for guiding and facilitating the outing, and to Tito Will for driving our seniors around Melbourne and making the day’s exploration possible. We appreciate your time and support!

26/10/2026

A LOVELY MONDAY WALK ALONG THE YARRA RIVER 🌿☀️

Our Monday respite outing was a lovely opportunity for our seniors to enjoy the beautiful weather and take a leisurely walk along the Yarra River with AFCS staff member Janet. Surrounded by lush greenery, flowing water and peaceful riverside views, everyone had the chance to enjoy the fresh air and take in the scenery.

A simple walk can go a long way, especially as we grow older. Getting outdoors encourages gentle physical activity, helps maintain mobility and balance, and allows our seniors to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Spending time in nature can also support emotional wellbeing, helping lift the mood and reduce stress.

At AFCS, we believe respite activities should be about more than taking a break from daily routines. They provide opportunities for our seniors to stay active, enjoy new surroundings and remain connected with the community. Sometimes, it’s the simplest activities that make a day special—a relaxing walk, beautiful scenery and good company.

A big thank you to Janet and Tito Will for their support and for joining us on this outing. We appreciate you both for helping make these outings possible and for spending time with our clients.

26/10/2026

POSITIVE AGEING FESTIVAL 2026: EVERYBODY DANCE! 🕺💃

AFCS brought the community together for Everybody Dance! at Morwell Bowling Club on 23 October as part of the Positive Ageing Festival 2026, highlighting the importance of physical activity, movement and dance in supporting brain health as we age.

The morning opened with a message from Kathleen Roberts of the Positive Ageing Office at Latrobe City Council. This was followed by a brain health and wellbeing session led by guest speaker Carmelo James Pereras, an Australian physiotherapist. Angus McHenry, Speech Pathologist, and Eloise Harrison, Physiotherapist, from Better Rehab Melbourne, also joined the event as guest exhibitors and speakers.

During their session, the Better Rehab team discussed the message “Stay Active, Stay Independent,” exploring how ageing can affect memory, thinking and cognitive function. They also shared insights into the factors that influence brain health and the importance of staying physically active to support independence and reduce the risk of dementia.

The highlight of the morning was getting everyone onto the dance floor! Our AFCS staff member, Janet, led the aerobic exercises and dancing, encouraging our titas and titos to move to the music and enjoy the activities. Guest speaker Carmelo also led and choreographed a lively routine to Sharon Cuneta’s classic OPM hit “I-Swing Mo Ako.” The Gippsland Wellness Group from Sale and the Latrobe Multicultural Dance Group added to the celebration with their own dance performances.

Nearly 100 guests gathered at Morwell Bowling Club, enjoying the welcoming function space, wonderful hospitality and a healthy, fruity morning tea.

The event also marked AFCS’s first collaboration with Latrobe City Council in many years. It was a great opportunity to reconnect and work together again in supporting older people in the community through meaningful activities and health information.

A special thank you to our AFCS Community Social Worker, Jeffy, for organising the event, and to Emmanuel, Michelle and Janet for their time and support in making sure everything ran smoothly. We also extend our appreciation to Latrobe City Council, Better Rehab, our guest speakers, performers and everyone who joined us. Your contributions helped make Everybody Dance! an enjoyable and successful event for our community!

**Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

26/10/2026

GET ONLINE WEEK AT BEXLEY HOUSE!

The best part of our Get Online Week celebration? Seeing our Sydney seniors singing, dancing and enjoying themselves! 🥰

Along with learning practical tips on online safety and how to recognise scams, our Titas and Titos had time to unwind, share a laugh and enjoy the music. The session helps them become more confident navigating the online world, while singing and dancing encourage movement, stimulate memory and give everyone a chance to express themselves and have fun together.

Thank you to Angela, our wonderful volunteers, and Scalabrini Live Easy for providing transport for our seniors. We look forward to more sessions with our Sydney seniors!

Address

127 Kidds Road
Doveton, VIC
3177

Telephone

(03) 9701 3421

Website

http://www.afcs.org.au/

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