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We'd love to see you (virtually) at our AGM! Please see our official notice below.

There is still a way to enjoy the Sunbury Show.

For our SNH friends who are missing Geoff as much as we are, oh and his Tai Chi Classes make sure you follow his Wellbeing Martial Arts page for online opportunities.

Today (Thursday 10th of September) is R U OK day. #RUOK is an important question but there's more to say after R U OK? Ask, then listen, encourage action and check in because a conversation could change a life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at http://www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay

Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 mensline.org.au
1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au
Open Arms 1800 011 046 openarms.gov.au
Gabling Help 1800 858 858 gamblinghelponline.org.au
eFriend efriend.org.au

Our SNH Online groups are running weekly.
Follow the link to join in!
https://www.sunburyhouse.com.au/snh-online/

More brand new books in the free little library added today. Who loves a romance 😍

Our friends at Roving Refills Macedon Ranges are offering delivery for Sunbury. Follow the link in their post below to place an order. 👇

A few more books have been added to the SNH free little library. Borrow, keep or pass on - enjoy!

Drop in Cuppa is back tomorrow 10am! 💛
You can still join us by registering at https://www.sunburyhouse.com.au/contact-us/drop-in-cuppa-online/

Oh how we are missing being at SNH and tending to our little garden.

Are your Little People missing other little people? Join our SNH Online Show & Tell! 💛 You can register below -

https://www.sunburyhouse.com.au/contact-us/kiddos-show-tell-registration/

We are incredibly excited to offer our Drop in Guitar group via Zoom!
Every Thursday 10am get your guitar ready and join our jam session! Share songs and learn some new ones. Relaxed and social catch up.
Starting on: TBA
Click below to register your interest.
(if you think we should look at a different time am/pm, please let us know in the comments section of the registration form)

https://www.sunburyhouse.com.au/contact-us/drop-in-guitar-registration/

Looking to learn a new skill? Hume residents who are currently unemployed or your current employment is impacted by COVID 19 may be eligible Workforce Recovery Program - FREE access to the online training platform Coursera.

https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Businesses/Hume-Multiversity?BestBetMatch=multiversity|d36c7183-67c4-46b5-aab0-812b073bda5b|cc238783-0554-497a-a178-c8cc04fd6e57|en-AU

Despite being closed for a pretty amazing renovation our friends at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House are still offering some pretty great opportunities to the wonderful community of Sunbury. Make sure to like their page to stay up to date. Neighbourhood House's - the heart of the community!

Would you like to join us for a virtual cuppa on a Wednesday morning. Please send an email to enquiries@sunburyhouse.com.au, an sms to 0490 012 279 or inbox here to receive the zoom invite.

Stunning work by our friends at CWA Sunbury Stars who call SNH home fortnightly on a Monday evening (non pandemic times). Please make direct contact with the group for membership queries.

https://www.facebook.com/lindadiCreations/videos/217162946124469/

Any one looking for a crocheting challenge? We would love to be able to convert our display cabinet in our entrance to look similar to this crafty sensation of a fish tank. Any one keen?

Bring bring, that's the phone! Send us a Facebook msg or an email on enquiries@sunburyhouse.com.au if you would like to book a phone call with SNH staff next week. Stage 4 saw the complete move to working off site so sadly there won't be any gifts or offerings from the front door, however we can still make calls. We'd love to hear from you.
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👉 SNH Online - We want your thoughts! - https://mailchi.mp/e4356136cb40/snh-online-we-want-your-thoughts

Hopefully we will see you tomorrow at our Roving in my neighbourhood (Sunbury) event. 10 am to 1 pm.

There will also be some handmade face masks available for sale.

We are pretty excited for our visit from Roving Refills Macedon Ranges in the SNH carpark next Wednesday 22nd July 10am to 1pm. Don't forget to BYO containers. We will also have some Boomerang Bags Sunbury available to take your goodies home. Cashless payment accepted and social distancing expected.

Please share this post with your Sunbury friends.

#plasticfreejuly2020 #rovingrefills #everybitcounts #sunbury3429

FREE child seat fittings and safety checks every Tuesday and Wednesday available at Sunbury Neighbourhood House.

Book for yourself or the grandparents.

Bookings must be made through http://www.safeseatssafekids.com.au

A shout out to all our wonderful SNH Volunteers!

We 💛 you! We miss you! #SNHVolunteersrock

🎉Happy Neighbourhood House Week 2020! 🎉

We made you a gift to celebrate. Please take a bunch & make sure you take one for your neighbour too!!

See you soon 💛 SNH

#NHW2020

Have you ever wondered what happens at Sunbury Neighbourhood House?

Fun, connections, friendship, repairing, gardening, skill sharing, life long learning...oh did I mention fun?

It's taken Neighbourhood Houses Week 2020 prompt to put this little clip together.

#NHW2020 #HeartOfOurCommunities

It's Neighbourhood House week, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the role of neighbourhood houses in the community.

Did you know that 1 in 4 Australians are lonely? That's a quarter of the population. It's a frightening thought that perhaps during this unprecedented time of COVID - 19 that this statistic may actually be even higher.

Humans are social creatures who thrive on social connection and companionship. According to Vic Health the most effective way to reduce loneliness is to make people feel connected to their community.

This is exactly the role of neighbourhood houses. Since 95 / 96 SNH has been providing opportunities to the Sunbury and surrounding community to come together, learn, socialise, participate and volunteer.

We want to hear from you.

Do you have a favourite memory of SNH? Do you remember when we were a one person program located at the original Sunbury Community Health Centre on Gap Road? Did you bring your kids to Gumnuts Play Group? Have you Belly Danced, moved to Tai Chi, laughed out loud at Yoga, do you still have your original Life Drawing or Portraiture creations?

Please share you fondest memories of your time at SNH. You can comment below, send a private message or email to manager@sunburyhouse.com.au

We miss you and cannot wait to re-open the doors...

#NHW2020

Hi Friends of SNH, we have made you another gift... this time it's Pom Pom making kits! 🤩 Thanks to our wonderful Volunteers Lisa, Abbey & Brittany for putting the packs together 💛 By the front door, help yourselves.

Books, books so many books. Let me know if there is a book from our collection you would like to borrow. I can leave it out the front of Sunbury Neighbourhood House in our free little library.......
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We may also be looking for a new library volunteer when we reopen.
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Check out this video with some helpful tips for planting seeds with a great friend on SNH Liz.

🌱There are some strawberry seedlings waiting for their forever gardens at our front door.. come and grab one if your out for a walk! 💛🌱

Babies in Hume is also going digital 👏

How great Movember Australia, creating Digital Dads Group. See below 👇

🌈We miss you all, so we made some rainbow play dough to brighten your day! Come and help yourself to one or two for the little kids or big kids too! 😆 (In the basket, under the rainbow)

A big thankyou to Lynne who continues to ensure our garden is as bright as she is. Can't wait to see what is grown in our wicking & raised garden beds.
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium live streams tomorrow...can't wait.

https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house/

Zoos Victoria may be closed to the public however there are a number of live streams available. Did anyone else see Adam's fantastic dance on the Giraffe live stream?

How fantastic to see our local libraries live streaming Story Time. Follow Hume Libraries to stay up to date.

Audible Audiobooks is providing free access to thousands of audiobooks. Visit https://stories.audible.com/start-listen for more information.

Need something to read? You'll find our free library at our front door. Please feel free to swap, borrow or keep..
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Msg or email through your joke.
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Dear friends of Sunbury Neighbourhood House (SNH),

RE: COVID-19

SNH is currently open and operating on a business as usual basis. We are still providing our regular programs, activities and opportunities and hope to continue doing so until further notice.

We receive regular updates from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our peak body Neighbourhood House Victoria (NHVic) and any advice and guidance from Hume City Council (HCC) regarding Corona Virus COVID-19. So far, effective at the time of writing to you, we have not been given any instruction to close our doors.

For now, we do require you to refrain from attending SNH if you meet the following criteria:

- You have arrived from anywhere overseas in the last 14 days (You must self-isolate yourself for 14 days from date of arriving)
- You have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus in the last 14 days (You must self-isolate yourself for 14 days after the date of last contact with the confirmed case)
- You have any cold or flu-like symptoms. If you have any symptoms, call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398. Even if your symptoms are not related to coronavirus, please don’t visit the neighbourhood house until you are fully recovered from your symptoms.

If you have visited Sunbury Neighbourhood House in the last 14 days and have since been diagnosed with COVID-19, please call SNH immediately so that we can take the correct and necessary steps.

You may wish to consider the following links to stay informed and take care of your overall well being.

Sunbury Neighbourhood House’s brand NEW website http://www.sunburyhouse.com.au
Department of Health & Human Services https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Sunbury Neighbourhood House https://www.sunburyhouse.com.au/news/
Hume City Council https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Homepage
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria https://www.nhvic.org.au/
ABC News Website https://www.abc.net.au/news/story-streams/coronavirus/
Beyond Blue beyondblue/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak

We will send another email, publish to our NEW website and also our Facebook page should we need to make any changes to our term programs and planned school holiday activities.

Please take care of your self and your loved ones during this time of uncertainty.

Regards,

SNH staff and Board of Management.

We've had a few cancellations for our free and outdoor car restraint fittings and safety check. If you are in the area drop in before midday.

📠 Phone Lines - https://mailchi.mp/ece2ba6c4dcc/phone-lines

Limited spaces left for 21st March 2020
Adult Mosaics with Liz .Enroll and Pay by the 16th March 2020

SNH School Holiday Program is out NOW!
As always Spaces are limited, Booking are essential
Please Call 9740 6978 to Book

Our free child car restraint fittings and safety check March session has sold out. Please join the wait list and also keep an eye out on http://www.safeseatssafekids.com.au for our next session in May. Sunbury Neighbourhood House will be hosting 4 sessions throughout 2020.
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