Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong

31/03/2026

BAGGIE'S KIDS CLUB Playgroup
Especial de Páscoa 🐰

E nosso playgroup está de volta nessas férias escolares!
O primeiro playgroup do ano será super especial. Muita música, dança, historinha e para completar o dia teremos caça aos ovos de páscoa para criançada.

Venha se juntar a nós em mais encontro para os pais e crianças se conectarem e vivenciarem a cultura brasileira.

Esperamos vocês lá!!!

Data: 14/04/2026
Horário: 10am às 12pm
Local: Oak Tree Place - 25 Anderson Street, Torquay

✅️ Gratuito para membros da BAGG e $2 para não-membros

✅️ Evento exclusivamente em Português

Agradecemos o suporte da Rebeca Tavares para a verba do nosso snack break ❤️

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BAGGIE'S KIDS CLUB Playgroup
Easter Special 🐰

Our playgroup is back this school holiday!

The first playgroup of the year will be super special. Lots of music, dancing, storytelling, and to top it all off, we'll have an Easter egg hunt for the kids.

Come join us for another gathering where parents and children can connect and experience Brazilian culture.

We hope to see you there!!!

Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Oak Tree Place - 25 Anderson Street, Torquay

✅️ Free for BAGG members and $2 for non-members

✅️ Event exclusively in Portuguese

Thank you to Rebeca Tavares for her support in funding our snack break ❤️

12/03/2026

We are grateful to the City of Greater Geelong for the support through the Community Grants program.

This funding helps community organisations like the Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong (BAGG) continue creating meaningful programs that bring people together, celebrate culture, and strengthen our community.

A special thank you to Stretch Kontelj and the Council for supporting multicultural initiatives in our city.
Thanks our treasurer crisbaker79, Vice President - Morgana Quintanilha, Juliana Solomon, Director Events Jennifer Connor,
Susana Afonso and our Secretary Mariana Chan

Together we grow. 🇧🇷🤝🇦🇺

Somos muito gratos à City of Greater Geelong pelo apoio através do programa Community Grants.

Este financiamento ajuda organizações comunitárias como a Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong a continuar criando programas significativos que unem pessoas, celebram a cultura e fortalecem nossa comunidade.

Um agradecimento especial ao prefeito Stretch Kontelj e ao Conselho pelo apoio às iniciativas multiculturais em nossa cidade.

Juntos crescemos. 🇧🇷🤝🇦🇺

Agradecemos à nossa tesoureira crisbaker79, à vice-presidente Morgana Quintanilha, a Juliana Solomon, à diretora de eventos Jennifer Connor,
Susana Afonso e à nossa secretária Mariana Chan.

02/03/2026

Gentle Yoga for Women: Breathe, Restore & Calm

Join us for a gentle and nurturing yoga session created to support women’s wellbeing and emotional balance.

A calm and safe space to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with your body through gentle movements and guided relaxation.

Suitable for all levels, including beginners, and especially helpful for those experiencing stress, anxiety or emotional tension.

✨ Free community session
✨ Limited spaces available
✨ Registration is essential

🗓 Date: 19/03/26
⏰ Time: 7:15 PM
Doors will close at 7:15 PM – please arrive 10 minutes early.

📍 Location: Armstrong Creek Hub – Space 3
🚗 Parking: Rear car park

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the class starts to allow time to settle in and begin on time.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gentle-yoga-breathe-restore-calm-tickets-1984212874120?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=cfddf3e45b38ec2202ddc15a8365df4673cf4a693f7a3cb42d8748f0a4d38670e13425a589a37dbd4a13e4b2220510c01d2e3904a461ac8c3d7919c1d473d79ab0d79028d62e1f5743035ce6fd

21/02/2026

🇧🇷 É tempo de Pako Festa! 🎉

A BAGG – Associação Brasileira de Greater Geelong convida toda a comunidade brasileira de Geelong e região para desfilar conosco e celebrar nossa cultura com muita música, cores e alegria!

✨ Vamos desfilar no clima de Carnaval!
Venha fantasiado(a), com roupas típicas da sua região do Brasil ou simplesmente usando as cores do Brasil 🇧🇷
Teremos músicos tocando instrumentos durante o desfile — energia garantida!

🕘 Informações do desfile
• 📅 Data: 28 de fevereiro
• ⏰ Chegada a partir de 9:45am
• ⛔ Todos devem estar presentes até 10:20am (máximo) para a concentração do grupo
• 📍 Entrada do desfile: Waratah Street
• 🔢 Número da BAGG no desfile: 26

🌳 Depois do desfile…
Vamos celebrar nossa comunidade com um piquenique à 1pm no Rippleside Park.
Traga sua canga, comida e boa energia!

👉 O que trazer:
• Camisa do Brasil ou qualquer roupa que represente nosso país
• Instrumentos musicais são super bem-vindos 🎶
Vamos mostrar ao mundo o quanto a cultura brasileira é vibrante, acolhedora e cheia de vida! 💚💛

Nos DM para mais informações.

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🇦🇺 IT’S PAKO FESTA TIME! 🎉

BAGG – Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong invites the Brazilian community of Geelong and surrounds to parade with us and celebrate our culture with music, colour, and joy!

✨ Carnival-style parade!
Wear a costume, traditional Brazilian clothing, or simply the colours of Brazil 🇧🇷
We’ll have live musicians playing instruments during the parade!

🕘 Parade details
• 📅 Date: 28 February
• ⏰ Arrival from 9:45am
• ⛔ All participants must arrive by 10:20am (latest)
• 📍 Parade entry: Waratah Street
• 🔢 BAGG parade number: 26

🌳 After the parade…
Join us for a community picnic at 1:00pm at Rippleside Park. Bring a plate to share.

👉 What to bring:
• A Brazilian shirt or outfit representing Brazil
• Musical instruments are very welcome 🎶
Let’s show the world how beautiful and vibrant Brazilian culture is! 💚💛

DM us for more info.

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20/02/2026

✨ Thank You for Joining Our Gentle Yoga Session ✨

We would like to sincerely thank all the ladies who participated in yesterday’s yoga class. It was beautiful to see our community coming together to slow down, breathe, stretch, and connect.

This session is part of our Together We Grow program 2026, proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong
Through this initiative, we aim to strengthen connections, support wellbeing, and create meaningful opportunities for our Brazilian community in Geelong.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. When we move together, breathe together, and grow together — our community becomes stronger. 🌿

Stay tuned for our next event!

With gratitude,
BAGG – Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong

02/02/2026

✨ Free Community Gentle Yoga for Women ✨

This free community yoga session is organised by the Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong and proudly funded by the City of Greater Geelong.

A calm and nurturing space to slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself.

This gentle yoga class is designed to support emotional wellbeing, helping to reduce stress, anxiety and daily tension through gentle movements and guided breathing.

The session will be facilitated by Arizete Guarino, holistic therapist and yoga facilitator, and is designed to support women’s emotional wellbeing in a gentle and inclusive environment.

🗓 19 February
🎟 Free community session – only 25 spots available
📍 Armstrong Creek Hub - SPACE 3
Register via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gentle-yoga-breath-restore-calm-tickets-1982165474292?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come as you are. All levels welcome.

Join us for this Gentle Yoga session designed to support women’s wellbeing and emotional balance. Suitable to all levels including beginners

10/01/2026

⚠️ Alerta de Calor e Ventos Fortes – Geelong ⚠️

Hoje as condições do tempo em nossa região estão com temperaturas elevadas e ventos fortes, o que aumenta muito o risco de incêndios e emergências.

Pedimos atenção redobrada:
🔥 Evite qualquer tipo de fogo ao ar livre
💨 Fique atento a quedas de árvores e falta de energia
🚗 Tenha um plano caso precise sair de casa rapidamente

Para informações oficiais e atualizadas em tempo real, acompanhe o app Victoria Emergency 📱
➡️ É gratuito e mostra alertas, incêndios, clima extremo e orientações de segurança.

Cuidem-se e compartilhem este alerta com quem precisa 🙏

06/01/2026

Convidamos todas as crianças a participarem do nosso primeiro playgroup do ano!

Com direito a Especial Sessão da Tarde 📽🍿

Filme Infantil para a criançada assistir, se divertir e engajar mais com a nossa cultura através de filmes e séries brasileiras. E poder também compartilhar com as crianças um pouquinho do que foi a nossa infância assistindo a Sessão da Tarde na televisão.

Teremos pipoca e bebidas de lanchinho para as crianças.

Data: 20/01/2026
Horário: 2PM às 4PM
Local: 25 Anderson St, Torquay

Espero ver vocês lá!

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We invite all children to participate in our first playgroup of the year!

With a Special Afternoon Movie Session 📽🍿

A children's film for the kids to watch, have fun, and engage more with our culture through Brazilian films and series. And also to share with the children a little bit of what our childhood was like watching afternoon movies on television.

We will have popcorn and drinks for the children's snacks.

Date: 20/01/2026
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Location: 25 Anderson St, Torquay

Hope to see you there!

02/01/2026

Pako Festa (28 de fevereiro de 2026)

Junte-se a nós para celebrar a festa de rua favorita de Geelong!

Pako Festa é a maior festa multicultural e artística gratuita de Victoria. O evento celebra e destaca a extraordinária contribuição de indivíduos, grupos culturais e comunidades multiculturais em Geelong e em toda a Austrália. O evento é organizado e apresentado pela Cultura.

A Associação Brasileiros em Geelong participará do Desfile da Pako Festa.
Convidamos à todos os interessados ​​em participar do desfile conosco a entrar em contato por mensagem privada para serem adicionados ao nosso grupo do WhatsApp do Desfile da PAKO Festa. Depois de adicionados, enviaremos mais informações e atualizações do evento através do grupo.
Sua mensagem privada deve incluir seu nome e número de telefone.

Agradecemos muito o seu apoio!

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Pako Festa (28th February 2026)

Join us to celebrate Geelong's favourite street party!

Pako Festa is Victoria's largest free multi-arts and cultural party. The event celebrates and highlights the extraordinary contribution of individuals, cultural groups and multicultural communities in Geelong and across Australia. The event is organised and presented by Cultura.

The Brazilian Association of Greater Geelong will participate in the Pako Festa Parade.
We invite everyone interested in participating in the parade with us to contact us via private message to be added to our PAKO Festa Parade WhatsApp group. Once added, we will send more information and event updates through the group.
Your private message must include your name and phone number.

We really appreciate your support!