Whittlesea Community Connections

04/09/2026

Cyber security starts with strong passwords. 🔐

A strong password is one of the easiest ways to help protect your personal information online.

Avoid using easy-to-guess details such as birthdays, names or simple number combinations. Instead, use longer passwords, mix letters, numbers and symbols, and use a different password for each account.

A password manager can also help you keep your accounts secure without having to remember every password.

Small steps can make a big difference to your online safety.

04/09/2026

An important conversation about the future of food in Victoria. 🌱

Join the Vote for Food 2026 Campaign Launch on 9 September and hear from sector leaders on food equity, food systems and the campaign’s key asks.

Details below 👇

04/09/2026

Fresh flavours for Spring/Summer 🌸

Check out Food Collective Café & Catering’s new seasonal menu below 👇

🌸 Our new Spring/Summer menu is here! ☀️

Fresh flavours, new favourites and more options for your next meeting, event or celebration.

Explore our latest menu featuring new mini tarts, slices, fresh salads, sandwiches, catering trays and more, with a great mix of sweet and savoury options.

From morning teas and team lunches to events and special occasions, we’ve got your catering covered this Spring/Summer. 🌿✨

👉 Explore the new menu and place your order:
https://www.foodcollectivecatering.org.au/uploads/b/1eee7880-38d2-11ef-8903-07f893be926e/Food%20Collective%20Catering%20Spring%20Summer%20menu%202026.pdf

04/09/2026

✨ School Holiday Magic Show in Wallan! 🎩🪄

Looking for something fun to do with the kids these school holidays? Join Parent Pathways for a free morning of magic, fun activities and family connection! 💫

📅 Tuesday 22 September 2026
⏰ 10:30am–1:00pm
📍 Duke Street Kindergarten, 1 Windham Street, Wallan VIC 3756

Families with children are invited to come along, enjoy a live magic show and spend a relaxed morning together while learning more about the support available through Parent Pathways.

🎟️ FREE event | Bookings essential

👉 Book your spot now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VPldRhMFeky1TnLc2BxKy_iV2e5Xo6BNmv8LknUmxrhUM0NVVTRWNE4zNDAxRVJTUTBYRlI1RVJTVC4u

01/09/2026

Come along to the 2026 Inclusive Education Forum! 🏳️‍🌈

This year’s forum will focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, with a day of conversations, learning and practical ideas to help create safer and more inclusive education and workplace environments.

Hear from speakers, connect with others working across education and community settings, and explore practical ways we can all contribute to more inclusive spaces.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 9:00am–3:00pm
📍 Whittlesea Tech School, Epping

Spaces are limited, and registration closes 3 September.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/inclusive-education-forum-4-pride-in-diversity-tickets-1996934581088?utm_medium=qr_code



Whittlesea Tech School
Melbourne Polytechnic
Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network (HWLLEN)

31/08/2026

🏐 Young Women Get Active: Rise & Thrive!

Come along for a fun morning of movement, connection and trying something new!

Designed for young women and gender-diverse people aged 15–25, the session is a chance to get active, meet new people and be inspired by a special guest from a sporting club.

📅 Tuesday, 29 September
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 La Trobe University Sports Stadium, Bundoora
🥗 Lunch and snacks provided.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/ywga-schoolholiday

31/08/2026

We hope you will be joining us Friday 4th Sep early evening for a fire, entertainment and celebration!

Please join us as we celebrate this achievement. Our journey would not have been possible without the support, participation, and encouragement of our community. You have always been the most important part of our story. 🌟
When: September 4th 2026
Time: 5.30 to 7.00pm
Where: Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road Mernda
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/celebrating-a-new-chapter-partnership-and-transition-to-independence

30/08/2026

27/08/2026

A big congratulations to everyone who recently completed our Community Services Pre-Accredited Learn Local course! 👏

Throughout the course, participants explored career pathways in the community services sector while developing practical workplace, communication and language skills.

From understanding workplace expectations, privacy, and confidentiality to practising case notes, emails, and forms, participants have taken important steps toward further training and employment.

We’re especially proud to see participants recognise the valuable strengths they already bring, including their cultural knowledge, languages, lived experience and connections with diverse communities.

Congratulations to all our graduates! 🎓

24/08/2026

What a fantastic afternoon of connection, conversation and collective action! 🌿
We were thrilled to welcome 48 people, representing community organisations, local groups, government and our local community, to come together and help shape the next steps for WCAN.

We were also delighted to welcome Lily D'Ambrosio MP and Cr Jarrod Lappin - Mernda Ward to celebrate this important milestone with us.

During the afternoon, we shared key findings from our Community Voices on Climate & Wellbeing survey, followed by a meaningful group discussion to identify priorities and begin shaping the WCAN Action Plan.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their ideas and contributed to the conversation. Your voices will help guide WCAN's next steps. 💚

Thank you to representatives from Community House, Friends of the Earth Melbourne, City of Whittlesea, Climate Action Merri-bek, Darebin Climate Action Now, Asians for Climate Solutions, Melbourne Arboretum, Lalor Landcare, No Northern Incinerator Group and Mernda Neighbourhood House for being part of the day.

We also acknowledge Greater Melbourne Foundation for making this work possible.

And a special thank you to Food Collective Café & Catering for the fantastic catering on the day!