The Buzz at Saltwater Community CentreTerm 1, 2020
Contact Details:
For the Community Centre
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook, VIC 3030
Phone 8376 5504
Email [email protected]
For the Kindergarten, Phone 9742 8147
For Maternal & Child Health Services, call 9742 8148
Section 1: Programs and Activities
EARLY YEARS AND KIDS
DAY AND TIME
CONTACT
COST
First Time Parents Group
Meet friendly local parents, talk about your kids and have fun!
Share experiences, get advice, give support and make new
friends.
Monday
1:30pm-3:30pm
Contact: Maternal and Child Health
9742 8148
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au select ‘Maternal & Child Health
Services
No cost
Maternal & Child Health Services
Professional nursing support and advice for parents with
children from birth to school age.
By appointment only
Contact: Maternal and Child Health
9742 8148 wwww.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Immunisations
Free childhood immunisations.
No appointment required
Tuesdays
1pm-2pm
4 February
3 March
7 April
Contact: Environmental Health Department 9742 0736
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/Immunisation
Kindergarten
Wyndham City Council Kindergarten Services for 4 year olds.
Weekly sessions
Contact : Kindergarten Services
9742 8172
Fees apply
Pre-School Songs & Story
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young
children aged 1-4 with song, stories, puppets, body movement and
more.
Fridays
Session 1
9:30am-10am
Session 2
10:15am-10:45am
Contact: Saltwater Community Centre
8376 5500 [email protected]
Bookings essential
Fees apply
Saltwater Multicultural Playgroup
From newborn to pre schoolers they all have different needs and
eagerness' to learn. Come and meet other families from local
community.
Thursdays
10am-12pm
$40 per Term
South African Playgroup / Suid Afrikaanse Speelgroep
Anybody is welcome to come and enjoy in our fun activitis.
Almal is welkom om te kom deel in ons pret aktiwiteite.
Tuesdays
9:30am-11am
Contact : Bianca
0413 079 117
[email protected]
$50
per family
Saltwater Chinese Playgroup
A fun and supportive place for mum’s, female carers and
pre-schoolers to enjoy crafts, stories, play and freindships.
Tuesdays
11am-12:30pm
Contact : Jieling
0423 439 626 / [email protected]
$40 per Term
Bookings essential
$40 per Term
Ummi & I Little Muslims Playgroup
For mums, dads, grandparents and carers with kids aged 0-5years.
Come and enjoy rhyme time, story time and activities with other
families.
Wednesdays
11am-1pm
Contact: Khushi
0425 844 513
Bookings essential
$40 per Term
Tiny Tutus
Tiny Tutus Pre School Ballet is the perfect place for your
ballerina to dance, with classes for baby ballerinas as young as 16
months and for princesses up to 5 years of age! Beautiful early
childhood ballet lessons, taught by our quality Tiny Tutus trained
specialist teachers. Mums and Dads watch every class and share
every precious moment.
Fridays
9.15am-11:30am
Contact : 1300 245 060
www.tinytutus.com.au
$50 yearly registration fee which includes your ballerinas
gorgeous class tutu
Fees apply
Hey Dee Ho
Educational music program for children 6 months to 5years.
Parent and child classes, have no more than 12 children. Creating a
fun filled interactive 45 minutes musical play date! We have
puppets, instruments and so much more.
Wednesdays
10:10am-10:55am
Contact : Melissa Smile
0457 301 878 [email protected]
www.heydeehomusic.com.au
Fees apply
Free trial Class
Kangatraining
A fun, safe, multi award-winning postnatal workout incorporating
babywearing, cardio and dance. An amazing way to meet Mums &
Bubs in your community.
Mondays
9:45am—10:45am
Contact : Belinda
[email protected]
First session $5 (includes carrier hire if needed) Term fees
apply thereafter
KIDS
DAY AND TIME
CONTACT
COST
School Panda Kids Latin & Ballroom Dance
Latin and ballroom dance for school aged children to build
flexibility, friendship and resilience.
Saturdays
2:30pm -4pm
Contact : Crystal
0415 705 258
[email protected]
Fees apply
Unite Dance Studio
At Unite Dance Studio, we provide the highest quality
dance tuition to our students, in a safe, positive and supportive
learning environment. We're for community, and strive to unite
people by making dance accessible for all to enjoy!
Tuesdays
Pre School Jazz/Hip Hop
4pm - 4:30pm
Primary Ballet
4:30pm- 5:15pm
Primary Tap
5:15pm - 6pm
Youth Hip Hop
6pm- 6:45pm
Youth / Junior Ballet
6:45pm- 7:30pm
Junior Jazz + Tap
7:30pm- 8:30pm
Adult Tap
8:30pm- 8:30pm
Wednesdays
Pre School Ballet
4pm- 4:30pm
Primary Hip Hop
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Jazz + Tap
5:15pm - 6pm
Junior Hip Hop
6pm - 6:45pm
Junior/Senior Contemporary
6:45pm - 7:30pm
Senior Hip Hop
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Open Contemporary
8:30pm - 9:30pm
For more information
Contact : Rachel
0419 375 797
[email protected]
www.unitedancestudio.com
Fees apply
Point Cook Dance
Point Cook Dance aims to inspire, encourage and challenge our
students in safe, friendly and nurturing classes. Classes include
Pre-schooler Dance Fun, Combination for Preppies, Classical Ballet,
Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Boyz Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Acrobatics,
Drama and Singing.
Saturdays
Combo Class
Ballet, Jazz, Tap
Grades 1 and 2
11am-12:45pm
Combination for Preppies
12:45pm—1:30pm
Pre schooler Dance Fun
1:30-2pm
Contact : Mandy Croker
0416 679 911
[email protected]
Fees apply
Zumba Fitness with Zin Monika
Little feet, huge moves. Come, join the party and incorporate
fitness as a natural part of children’s lives.
Sunday
10am-11am
Contact : Monica
0468 320 618
[email protected]
Fees apply
First class Free
Bollywood Dance School Australia
Bollywood, Jazz Contemporary & Hip Hop dance for kids, teens
and adults.
Mondays
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Fridays
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact : Darshan/Vihang
0499 888 115
[email protected]
Fees apply
HEALTH & WELLBEING
DAY AND TIME
CONTACT
COST
Canon Dance House
Enjoy a unique and personalised dance experience with Canon
Dance House! Offering beginner Latin classes for adults of all
ages, background and ability. Come Salsa with us Tuesday
nights.
Tuesdays
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Contact: Cerise Canon
0427 680 888
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/canondancehouse
First class FREE
$15 casual rate
$60 for 5 classes
Zumba with Naledi
Come and join the fun and burn a ton of calories with Zumba
Fitness. Zumba fitness is a Latin inspired dance work out and
incorporating other international music. We will turn up the
heat with some Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata and more.
Wednesdays
7:30-8:30pm
Contact : Naledi
0423 430 683
[email protected]
$10 per class
$7.50 concession
First Class FREE
Let’s Dance Point Cook
Have you always wanted to learn the basic steps of dancing?
Please join us to learn a variety of dances including Cha Cha,
Swing, Rhumba, Quick Step, Foxtrot, Walt and Jive. Each week we
revise familiar dances and focus on a new dance. There is something
for everyone no matter what dancing experience you have had.
Everyone is welcome! Come, Let’s Dance
Sundays
4pm-6pm
Contact : Phebe Yeo
0425 338 832
[email protected]
$5 per session
Beat Factor Drum Group
African and Latin Drum classes. All levels welcome. Feel
energized, creative and have fun.
Drums supplied or Byo
Tuesdays
7pm-8:30pm
Contact : Rod Pilois
0411 028 077
[email protected]
www.beatfactormusic.com
Fees apply
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. It is one
of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body.
Mondays
11am-12pm
Contact: Saltwater Community Centre
8376 5500
[email protected]
Bookings essential
No cost
Eat Pray Yoga
Vinyasa Flow yoga suitable for all levels (beginners to
advanced).
Sundays
7:45am—8:45am
Thursdays
6:45pm-7:45pm
Contact : Loretta Cachia
0425 853 530
[email protected]
Casual Class $15
5 class pass$70
10 class pass $120
WW, The New Weight Watchers
Weekly workshops for inspiration and motivation to reach your
weight loss and wellness goals.
Saturdays
8.30am - 9:30am
Contact : Davina
131997
ww.com
(visit WW website or attend Studio for more information)
Fees apply
JKA Karate
JKAA teaches traditional Shotokan style karate. Shotokan karate
is a non-aggressive self-defence martial art. Karate helps develop
strength, coordination and agility and can be practised at any time
and place, by men, women and children. The purpose of JKAA is to
develop and promote JKA Shotokan budo-karate in Australia. The
standards taught are of the highest level in keeping with the
technical requirements set by JKA HQ
Tuesdays
4.30pm—6pm
Saturdays
5pm-6:30pm
Contact : Edgar Zaldarriaga
0433 560 868
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.jkaaustralia.com.au
Fees apply
Free trial classes on offer
Aiki Kai Aikido
Aikido is a modern, non-aggressive Japanese martial art.
Aikido is a true 'budo' path, in which martial training is utilised
as a 'Way' to spiritual growth. Come and explore exercise with
meaning. Non-competitive, supportive and caring training suitable
from ages 15 on wards, male and female.
Wednesdays
7:30pm-9pm
Saturdays
8:30-10am (adults)
10-11am (kids)
Contact : Andrew Last
0405 330 149
[email protected]
Fees apply
Wyndham Young Stroke Network
Share Support Encourage—Informal social meet-up for survivors
and carers aged 55 and younger
No fixed meeting time
Contact : Bob
[email protected]
Fees apply
EDUCATION & TRAINING
DAY & TIME
INFORMATION
COST
Behaviour Detectives
De-mystify behaviour by joining with fellow parents to learn
about behaviour. Whether your home is a scene of daily explosive
tantrums or morning routines have you frazzled everyday. These
workshops will provide you with information to understand,
interpret and change challenging behaviour in and outside our
home.
Thursdays
12:30pm-2pm
7:30pm-9pm
Contact : Katrina Philips
0432 753 884
[email protected]
www.behaviourdetectives.com.au
Fees apply
Abacus Training Centre by Sempoasip
Improves children’s focus and brain concentration by developing
both the left and right of the brain.
Mondays
4-5.30pm
Wednesdays
4.30-6pm
Contact : Munita
0433 551 979
www.facebook.com/sempoaSIPAustralia
Fees apply
TeKids
Coding and robotics for kids.
A unique combination of using robot (LEGO, EV3, Drones) to teach
kids coding (Block, Scratch, Java, Python).
Kids progress from the beginner upto Regional/ state
robotics and coding competition.
Coding & robotics for kids from Age 5+. FREE Trial Class
available.
Other locations for TEKids Classes : Point Cook Community
Learning Centre, Jamieson Way Community Centre, Manor Lake
Community Centre & Tarneit Community Learning Centre
Saturdays
10:15am-11am
11:30am-12:15pm
1pm-1:45pm
2pm-2:45pm
Contact : Shilpi
0435 023 078
[email protected]
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/tekidsaustralia/
Website: www.tekids.com.au
Fees apply
Abacus Training Centre by Sempoa Sip
Brain training for children using Abacus method, Learn
arithmetic in a fun environment with set of curriculum developed
for kids of all levels Qualified instructor and internationally
acknowledge program. Enquire about our free trial class by email to
[email protected]
Mondays
4pm -5.30pm
Wednesdays
5pm-6pm
Contact : Munita
433 551 979
[email protected]
Website: sempoasip.com.au
Fees apply
English Conversation
Come along and enjoy learning basic English in a friendly
environment. This is a free program for non-English speaking
adults.
Tuesdays
1-2:30pm
Contact: Saltwater Community Centre
8376 5500 [email protected]
Bookings essential
No cost
Computer Skills— Advanced
This program is designed to teach Microsoft outlook, mail merge,
track changes in word, publisher, google drive and google docs.
Students receive a certificate of participation at the end of this
course .
Thursdays
12:30pm-3:30pm
30 Jan—2 April
Introduction to MYOB
Practical hands on course designed to teach computerised
accounted package MYOB
Creating a new data file
Creating the Chart of accounts
Entering Sales and Purchases
Making and receiving payments
Bank reconciliation
Creating inventory
Creating Card Files
Payroll Module
Business Activity Statement (BAS)
Backing up and restoring files
Thursdays
9:15am-12:15pm
10 Oct—12 Dec
Contact: Saltwater Community Centre
8376 5500 [email protected]
Bookings essential
Or
[email protected]
$40/$25 concession
$65 for study book &DVD
FAITH, CULTURAL & COMMUNITY GROUPS
DAY & TIME
INFORMATION
COST
Saltwater Seniors Group
Lets get social, make new friends, play some games, have some
laughs over a cuppa. Visiting parents, grandparents are
welcome.
Wednesdays
11am—1pm
Contact:[email protected] 8376 5500
No Cost
CWA Point Cook Branch
Country Women’s Association is the largest organisation in
Australia, supporting women, children and families across all
communities. We are non-political and non-sectarian. We would love
you to join us
Thursdays
7pm Monthly
(3rd Thurs of very month)
Contact : Linda Baker
0497 285 399
[email protected]
cwaofvic.org.au
Membership may apply
Wyndham Happy Life Association
Wyndham Chinese Happy Life Association is a non-profit
organisation. It promotes Chinese senior residents and other
neighbourhoods mental and physical health in Wyndham City. We have
several volunteer teachers and team leaders to teach the community
members , dancing, Tai Chi, square dancing, bowling, cooking,
playing table tennis and gardening.
Conversational English
Wednesdays
1pm – 4:30pm
Fridays
12pm–4:30pm
Tuesdays
12pm-2:30pm
Contact : Yun Yun
0421 899 399
[email protected]
Membership
may apply
Point Cook Adventist Community Church
Our programs are extensive, including an inter-generational
worship service every Saturday afternoon. Further, we run
age-appropriate children’s programs, fundraising concerts, free
community dinners, and monthly free community support, such as
gardening and household chores. We regularly run
educational programs on parenting, relationships, health, including
depression, as well as prophecy seminars.
Saturdays
3:30-7pm
Contact : Danijela
9395 6399
No cost
Global Organisation for Divinity Australia
Gopa Kuteeram classes and Satsang for adults based on Indian
heritage, values and culture. All classes are conducted in English
and are open to kids from all different cultural backgrounds.
Sundays Fortnightly
2pm-4pm
Contact : Vidya Subramanian
0425 770 971
[email protected].
www.godivinity.org.au
$50 / year
Victorian Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Coalition Inc
Support and Information session
Last Tuesday monthly
9am-3pm
Contact : Zeinab
0413 376 119
[email protected]
No cost
Faith Harvest Worldwide Ministries Inc
Our activities include preaching, singing and playing of
piano/organ. We also host service for the Youth of our church and
programs for the Women and men.
Sundays
11am –2pm
Contact : Joseph
0422 832 749
[email protected]
SALTWATER ART STUDIO
DAY & TIME
CONTACT
COST
Saltwater Art Studio is evolving! Over the last couple of months
the studio has transitioned into an artist-led space, that is, a
space in which the artists accessing it are now working together
collectively to develop and run it. Along with the established
offerings that Saltwater Art Studio has become known for (it’s
ceramics, painting, and youth offerings), there will also be a
variety of short-term and one-off activities to fill out the
schedule, which will change each quarter. For more information
visit our new website and be sure to ‘like’ and follow us on
Facebook and Instagram for news updates and weekly doses of
creative inspiration!
Open Studio
Not enough space to paint or create at home? Open Studios is for
anyone to come and work on their own projects in a studio
environment.
Tuesdays
9am-12pm
Fridays
9am-4:30pm
Contact : 8376 5500 [email protected]
No cost
Global Art
Art and Craft classes for kids 4yo and above transforming the
way children learn art through its award-winning international art
program. Our courses are designed to be a one-stop shop to develop
Drawing, Painting, Colouring, Composition and Craft making
abilities.
Thursdays
4pm-5:30pm
Contact : Edmund
0432513344
[email protected]
Fees apply
For more info or to book any of the sessions below please visit
www.saltwatersrtstudio.net
Or call 0457578046 during working hours 9am to 5pm only
Friday Night Life Drawing
Join us every third Friday of the month for Friday Night Life
Drawing, with professional models and optional tutoring by local
artist Nick Shepherd.
Ages Strictly 18+
Fridays
Mar 20
April 17
May 15
Jun 19
7:30-10pm
Tutor: Nick Shepherd
[email protected]
Different Artist each month
For more information or to book please go to:
www.saltwaterartstudio.net
Fees Apply
Date Night Taster
Are you up for some arty fun? Bring a date or grab a mate and
come for a fun night getting your art on! Sessions may include
Painting, Drawing or Ceramics and are perfect for
beginners. All of our classes are taught by our amazing
professional artists and held on the second Friday of every
month.
Adults class
Friday
7pm - 9:30pm
February 14
(Valentine's Day special class)
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
Beginners Pottery - Wheel Throwing Class
Students will create small vessels and learn the technique of
centering clay and moulding it to shapes, and finishing and glazing
their work .
Adult Class
Wednesdays
Feb 26– Mar 25
6:30-9pm
Thursdays
Feb 27—Mar 26
6:30- 9pm
Saturdays
Feb 29-Mar 28
1:30pm - 4pm
Instructor : Nandita Nadkarni
0432 266 229
[email protected]
Fees Apply
Supportive Expressive Arts
This more than an Art Class, the pressure of painting perfection
isn’t a problem with supportive Artist Donna Racovalis
(DMR).
DMR will show you freedom of expression, growing your
imagination by painting with a pallet knife and brush.
DMR loves to share this calming technique which has enriched her
own life with lots of colours, vibrancy and has already made a huge
difference in the lives of her students.
Adult Class
Mondays
Feb 3 - Mar 23
12pm - 2 pm
(excluding public holiday March 9)
Contact : Donna Racovalis
[email protected]
Ceramics—Handbuilding with Clay
Here ceramics been on your "must do" list for ages but you don't
have time? There is no time like the present! Join us for fun
classes where you can unwind from your busy schedule, get your
hands into some gorgeous clay and create something that you'll
treasure forever. Don't come to just one!
Adults class
Tuesdays
Feb 11— Mar 24
7 - 9:30pm
Thursdays
Feb 13—Mar 25
10:30am—1pm
Carolyn Warren-Langford
[email protected]
Casual Clay
Casual clay sessions are perfect for people to drop in which
ever week they like and work independently on their own projects in
a studio environment. These sessions are not tutored.
Ages 15years +
Tuesdays
Jan 14—Jun 30
7:30-9:30pm
Thursdays
Jan 16—June 25
11am -1pm
Learning to Draw Portraits
Each week students will learn about one of the key factors to
drawing a highly detailed and accurate Portrait drawing using
graphite pencils. Each class will have an in depth demonstration
and explanation of that week's chosen factor, with time for one on
one help towards the end.
Teens to Adults
Saturdays
Feb 22—Mar 21
10am-12pm
Instructor : Emmet Davies
[email protected]
Dynamic Figure Drawing Class
During the course students will learn the fundamentals of figure
drawing as well as how to develop their ideas. This gives them the
ability to draw realistic and stylised characters from their
imagination. The skills they will learn can be applied to comic
book illustration and concept art for games and film. The class has
a fun and relaxed atmosphere and students are encouraged to discuss
their ideas and designs.
Ages 10years +
Wednesdays
Feb 5—Mar 25
4-6pm
Instructor : Nick Shepherd
[email protected]
Inky Thumbs Kids Art Class
Throughout the term Artists will experiment with a range of art
mediums. Our main focus will be on drawing, mark making, painting,
ink and collage.
Students will work on a few larger projects throughout the term.
Artists will be guided through the design process and will learn
how to pause and view their piece in progress and alter plans where
necessary. Each Artists individual art techniques and abilities
will be celebrated.
Ages 7-12 years
Tuesdays
Feb 11-Mar 24
4:15-5:15pm
Instructor : Lindsey Giroux
[email protected]
Section 2: Adverts for Program and Activities
