April 2025

10 Sept

Ready to hop into April? In this newsletter read about our office closures over the holidays, join in the fun with footy tipping, meet our newest recruit and more!

Do you have something you would like shared with our community? Submit requests for this newsletter by emailing Saskia via info@thecompaniongroup.org

Contents:

School holidays, public holidays and office closures
Footy tipping comp
Welcome new staff
Where to eat resource
Bellarine Estate - Easter egg hunt
Backyard Beekeeping
All Ford Day

School Holidays, Public Holidays and

TCG Office Closure

School holidays are just around the corner, starting for most on the 4th of April!

Our office will be closed over the Easter period and ANZAC day, including:

Good Friday - 18th of April
Holy Saturday - 19th of April
Easter Sunday - 20th of April
Easter Monday - 21st of April
ANZAC Day - 25th of April

Reminder: If you have support shifts that usually fall on these days, please remember that they will cost more than usual. If you would like to reschedule to an ordinary day or cancel, please get in touch with Kirsten or Taylah.

Need urgent help during this time? No worries! Our out-of-hours phone line will be available.

Enjoy the break, the chocolate, and the extra-long weekends!

TCG Footy Tipping Competition

Don't forget to get your tips in every week for our footy tipping competition! If you haven't joined already, it's not too late! Join today

How to join:

1. Go to iTipFooty and register a user account if you don't already have one.

2. Login with your user account (or create a new account) and click the 'JOIN COMP' button.

3. Enter Comp # 126665 and Comp Password TCG2025

4. Click 'Join Comp'

5. You're now ready to enter your tips!

Welcome Georgia!

Introducing Georgia, our newest casual support worker. Georgia comes to TCG with stacks of experience and a passion for supporting the people of Geelong.

Georgia's favorite thing about being a support worker:

I love building long term and meaningful relationships with participants and learning about their interests and personality. As well as having the opportunity to actually help someone achieve their goals and see the impact I can make on their daily lives

Her hobbies and interests:

I love being active and going on walks or to the gym. I am also a pilates instructor so I love teaching classes and motivating people to move their bodies in a way that feels good for them. I love painting and crafts and getting creative with colour. I also enjoy playing video/computer games.

Her experience and qualifications:

I've worked in Disability for 2 years, working with young girls aged 4-17 mainly working with ASD and ADHD but I am excited to broaden my experience. I also hold a WWCC, CPR + first aid, NDIS clearance, and Cert III community services.

Please give Georgia a warm welcome if you see her pop up in your roster. If you think Georgia would be a good fit for you, please give us a call!

artX Regional 2025

You're Invited to the launch of artX Regional 2025 exhibition, showcasing works by artists in Regional Victoria who identify as living with disability and/or have a history of mental health challenges.

Enjoy the exhibition and the announcement of the 2025 prize winner. Light catering provided. RSVP by Monday 31 March 2025

Where and When:

3 April 2025 5pm-6:30pm at genU Eastern Hub, 285A McKillop St, East Geelong VIC 3219

Cost:

Free for everyone, but register to attend

Where to eat Geelong

Feed Geelong is an initiative focused on tackling food insecurity in the Geelong region by linking individuals and families with food relief services. It collaborates with local charities, food banks, and community groups to offer free or low-cost meals, food parcels, and emergency food assistance.

If you need food support, here are some options

The OutPost (Geelong CBD)

Address: Corner of Clare Street and Transit Place, Geelong (Moving to 42 Little Ryrie St in March/April 2025).
Opening Hours:
- 7 nights a week: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:30 am - 1:30
pm

Salvation Army - Community Connect (Belmont)

Address: 180 Francis Street, Belmont.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday & Thursday: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lazarus Community Centre (Geelong CBD)

Address: 202 Myers Street, Geelong.
Opening Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch served at 12:00 pm daily

Feed Me Bellarine (Ocean Grove)

Address: 24 Sinclair Street, Ocean Grove.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sunday & Monday: Closed
- Emergency Food Relief available daily

Bellarine Estate - Easter Egg Hunt

Looking for a fun-filled Easter adventure? The 96.3FM Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Bellarine Estate Winery on Saturday, April 19, 2025! This family-friendly event is packed with activities for all ages, with plenty of chocolate eggs waiting to be discovered.

What's On:

Easter Egg Hunt - Kids can explore and search for colorful Easter eggs hidden throughout the venue! (Children must be accompanied by an adult with an adult ticket.)
Live Music - Enjoy performances by The Mik Maks and IS DON, keeping the festive energy high all day!
Golden Egg Hunt - Every adult receives a raffle ticket at entry, with 10 lucky winners getting a chance to hunt for the Golden Egg!
Face Painting - Get creative with fun Easter-themed face painting!
Jumping Castle - Kids can bounce to their heart's content in an inflatable jumping castle.
Animal Farm - Meet and interact with adorable farm animals.
Food Vendors - Enjoy delicious bites from a variety of food stalls.

Where and When:

19 April 2025, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Cost:

Adult: $25.00
Child: $20.00

Accessibility:

Catering and/or dining
Children's activities
Parking available
Toilets available
Undercover areas

Backyard Beekeeping - Lara Library

Whether you are new to beekeeping or a just curious about what is involved. Join the Geelong Beekeepers Club to explore the basics of this fascinating hobby.

This presentation is part of the 'Nature, Nurture and Nourished' series of events across Geelong Libraries in March/April 2025.

When and Where

10 April 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Lara Library - Wadawurrung Country, 5 Walkers Rd, Lara VIC 3212

Cost

This is a free event

Accessibility:

First Aid available
Parking available
Seating/viewing areas
Toilets available
Undercover areas
Wheelchair accessible

All Ford Day

Rev Your Engines for All Ford Day 2025!

Gear up for Australia's biggest Ford celebration at All Ford Day, where over 1,500 Ford vehicles will take over Geelong's Eastern Park on Sunday, April 6, 2025! Whether you're a die-hard Ford fan or just love an epic car show, this is an event you won't want to miss. From legendary Model Ts to sleek modern Mustangs, there'll be Fords of every kind-muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, and everything in between!

Event Highlights:

Massive Car Display - Walk through a sea of stunning Fords, from vintage classics to high-performance beasts!
Family Fun & Food Trucks - Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious eats, plenty of open space, and a vibrant festival vibe.
Vehicle Judging & Trophies - Ford owners can show off their prized rides in competition, with awards for the best boot, engine bay, interior, and paint job!