October is Community Safety Month, with plenty of safety-related events happening in the City of Casey from self-defence classes to emergency preparedness and everything in between, alongside the usual offerings this time of year.
Youth boxing and self-defence
In this introductory youth boxing and self-defence class, you will learn self-defence techniques. Certificates will be awarded when techniques can be demonstrated. The class is for all abilities and levels. Suitable for young people aged 12 to 25. The class is held on Mondays during the school term between 2 October and 18 December, from 4pm to 5pm, at Lynbrook Community Centre. For more information, contact 9792 7370. To book, visit trybooking.com/events/landing/1110341
The Durga Chronicles
The Durga Chronicles draws on the stories of women who have been harmed in different parts of the world and harnesses the force of Durga to provoke empowered resistance against gendered violence. Following each performance there will be circles of conversation with diverse, multicultural, inter-faith community members, leaders, psychologists and social justice workers to discuss resistance against gendered violence and to empower those who identify as women. On Saturday 7 October and Sunday 8 October, from 5pm to 5.50pm for The Durga Chronicles – Performance, and 6pm to 7pm for Circles of Conversation. For more information and ticket prices, visit bunjilplace.com.au/events/durga-chronicles
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Open Day
Explore diverse activities, engage with fellow community members, and discover what makes the centre so special. Lots of free family fun, including a sausage sizzle, animal nursery, popcorn, and fairy floss. You can also have your photo with local police, ambulance, SES and the fire brigade. The open day will be held on Saturday 14 October, 10.30am to 1.30pm at Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, 141- 147 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North. For more information, contact Michelle Davidson on 5996 9056 or email admin@merindapark.com.au
Emergency preparedness information sessions
Presented by the City of Casey and the Country Fire Authority (CFA), the session will provide advice about how to prepare for an emergency and information about the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System. They will also talk about the VicEmergency App and help people set it up on their device. The CFA will talk about smoke alarms and their smoke alarm program, as well as the CFA and Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Advisory Service. The session will be held on Monday 16 October, 10am to 11am at Autumn Place Community Hub in Doveton, on Thursday 19 October from 10am to 11am at Cranbourne West Community Hub and on Monday 23 October from 10am to 11am at Rossmoyne Family & Community Centre, 19 Beldale Court, Berwick.
To book for the Doveton session visit trybooking.com/CLNAO, for the Cranbourne session visit trybooking.com/CLMZG and for the Berwick session visit trybooking.com/CLNBD; for more information, email Scott Appledore at sappledore@casey.vic.gov.au
Mini Seniors Services Expo
Shop fresh at the Hunters Green farmer’s market and get local info on making life a bit easier at the Senior Services Mini Expo, part of the Victorian Seniors Festival and the City of Casey Ageing Positively Festival. Hear from expert presenters and shop at various stalls, including plants, honey, meats, cheeses, fruit, veg, upcycle art, and crafts. There will also be food vendors, a petting zoo, roving magician and face painting. The expo is on Saturday 21 October, 10am to 2pm at Aveo Hunters Green Retirement Village, 2 Rochester Parade, Cranbourne East. Register your attendance for your free barista coffee and hot jam donuts. Contact Marika Wagner on 0436 621 227 or email marika.wagner@aveo.com.au; for more information, visit farmersmarketseniors.eventbrite.com.au, contact 9133 8788 or email eventsvic@aveo.com.au
Lynbrook Lake Lantern Festival
Paint a lantern and take it on the lantern walk (and then take it home) or release a floating lotus candle onto the lake and watch in awe as hundreds of other people do the same. It’s quite the spectacle. Bring your family and friends down to Banjo Paterson Park and enjoy a whole lot of free entertainment and discounted rides and attractions. There will also food trucks, fairy floss and popcorn stores. The City of Casey Youth Services 360 Youth Bus will be attending the event, as well as the City of Casey Community Safety team and Neighbourhood Watch. Free entry and everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with your local community at this feel good, family-friendly event on Saturday 21 October, 3pm to 7pm. For more information, email events@lynbrook.org.au
Cybersecurity panel
Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Casey is hosting a cybersecurity panel for small and medium businesses to discuss the types of threats and ways to safeguard against them and ask questions around their concerns.
Monday 9 October, networking from 6pm, panel from 7pm.
L’Arte Central Cafe, 2/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cybersecurity-panel-for-small-and-medium-business-tickets-715252879617
Ageing well in Casey
Presented by Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Autumn Place Community Hub, come along and discover valuable insights into health and wellness. Immerse yourself in interactive sessions led by experts and explore a range of activities aimed at promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the joys of ageing gracefully and live your best life. For more information, email Pooja Kurian: pkurian@casey.vic.gov.au or contact 9792 7382. The event is on Friday 27 October, 10am – 2pm, Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Place, Doveton.
Clyde Fire Brigade Open Day
Come along and learn about fire safety and keeping you and your family safe. For more information, contact Brett Moore-Carter on 0499 571 953. The open day’s on Saturday 28 October, 10am to 2pm, 17 Railway Road, Clyde.
Neighbourhood Watch Casey sausage sizzle
Grab a snag on Sunday 29 October, 9am to 4pm at Cranbourne Bunnings, 1205 Thompsons Road, Cranbourne. For more information, email Joanne Fitzgerald at admin@nhwcasey.com
Survey
The Exploring Safety in Casey survey is being mailed to randomly selected households across the municipality. The council said is important to understand the experiences of households in neighbourhoods, to help the council design programs to prioritise and plan for community safety and crime prevention activities. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
L2P Program
Did you know that through the L2P program, Casey residents volunteer their time to teach young people to drive and support them to become safe on our roads? For more information about the program and how you can become a mentor, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/L2P
