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Baskets of Joy – for the City of Greater Shepparton 2020
FamilyCare, Greater Shepparton City Council and the Greater Shepparton Foundation would like to thank you for your support for the virtual Baskets of Joy 2020. Even with this year’s challenges and with many experiencing financial difficulties for the first time, the generosity has been extraordinary and went above and beyond our expectations. Click here to read the 2020 Christmas Report.
The Baskets of Joy’s aim is to help provide families with a better and brighter Christmas. All monetary donations were converted into grocery cards and delivered together with donated gifts and gift cards to 208 families in readiness for Christmas.
WIN News story 17 December 2020
You can also follow this link to watch a recent story on WIN News to find out more.
Here are some fundraising ideas for schools.
Helping to provide families with a better and brighter Christmas. Thank you for your support and stay safe.
Paddock to Plate: Autumn Feast with Matthew Evans on Sunday 19th May 11:00am – 4:00pm
Share a long lazy afternoon at The Woolshed with Matthew Evans the Gourmet Farmer, in support of FamilyCare.
Sunday 19 May
11:00am – 12:30pm “The Paddock & The Harvest”
Eat the very best food the region has to offer as you meander through our outdoor spaces featuring pop up food stands, breweries, cideries and wineries. Enjoy gourmet starters, woodfired pizza together with a beer or cider tasting paddle or a glass of wine in a relaxed alfresco setting. Fresh produce is generously donated by local farmers and businesses and prepared by local chefs.
12:30pm – 3:00pm “The Feast”
Move indoors to “The Feast” at the farmhouse table for a 1:00pm start.
Enjoy a Paddock to Plate three course meal prepared by Matthew Evans the Gourmet Farmer, together with Chefs Angela and Anthony from the
Woolshed, with a focus on organic and sustainable farming. The meal will be matched with local wines, beer and cider.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Coffee, drinks and cheese platters, socialising on the deck.
An ALL-INCLUSIVE dining experience like no other!
Matthew Evans is a chef by trade who is also the host of Gourmet Farmer on SBS. He is an advocate for sustainable seafood and is a strong believer in knowing and trusting what you eat. Fat Pig Farm is an extension of this philosophy, where we do as we preach; growing and rearing as much food as we can for the table. Fat Pig Farm, a 70acre property is located in the beautiful Huon Valley, south of Hobart, where they adopt a paddock to plate concept.
Tickets available here
Parenting Information Sessions 2019
FamilyCare and Mitchell Shire Maternal Child Health are hosting FREE parenting information sessions for parents living in the Mitchell Shire.
Sessions will aim to help you in your parenting journey, by providing practical information and tools for a range of parenting matters.
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please call Cassie at Mitchell Shire Council Ph: 5734 6253
These sessions could be subject to change so please call or check the flyer to confirm details closer to the date
Click here for the session dates
CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS: COMPULSORY INCOME MANAGEMENT
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!
Are you subject to compulsory income management (including the BasicsCard) either now or in the past?
If yes, researchers from Monash University want to speak to you about your experiences.
You’ll need to be 18 years of age or over, and be available for a 45 minute interview.
All interviewees will receive a $30 Coles-Myer voucher – participation is voluntary and confidential.
Interviews will be held at Family Care on Tuesday the 2nd and Wednesday the 3rd of April. Interviews can also be held over the phone.
If you’re interested please text, call or email Steven on 0481 570 609 or steven.roche@monash.edu to find out more.
Alternatively let David Tennant or a staff member at Family Care know you’re interested and they’ll get Steven to contact you.
0419 876 421, DTennant@familycare.net.au
The Practice Seminar Series 2018 Adopting Child Led Practice – Level 2 Training with Dr Wendy Bunston
This training follows the introductory day of training offered in 2017, and in June this year. It will focus on the ‘how’ of doing infant led practice allowing plenty of time for discussion and integration of practice. A case presentation from an audience member will be invited as well as an opportunity to explore a case through reflective supervision. Video material of an infant led interview will also be offered for exploration. This is an advanced training opportunity not to be missed! Read more