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Programs
The Burra Club
A planned activity group for elderly residents with dementia. We provide an opportunity for adults with dementia to participate in a friendly and stimulating program that promotes the use of existing skills and endeavours to maintain levels of functioning. A range of activities meet the individual needs and interests of each participant and there is opportunity for recreation and social contact in a secured group environment. Held 3 full days per week in the Living Well Community Centre, 329 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne.
Contact: Sandy Atherton: ph 9696 4270
The Burra club is supported by funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments under the HACC program
Burra 'B FIT'
Strength training and gentle exercises for older adults; incorporating helpful topics to enhance health and well being. An important aspect of the 'B FIT' sessions is to have fun and an opportunity for socialization.
A healthy light lunch is provided.
Contact: Sandy Atherton: ph 9696 4270
Burra Getaways
Weekly opportunity for a social outing for people who would find it difficult to get out on their own.
Runs every Monday 9.15am - 3.45pm.
Contact: Sandy Atherton : ph 9696 4270
Burra Travellin' Gourmets
Weekly outing for older adults (60+) to get together and enjoy good food, good friends, good entertainment and, most of all, good fun. Door to door bus pick up provided. Runs on Mondays.
Contact: Sandy Atherton: ph 9696 4270
Burra Blokes
The every second week outing group is for men who have limited opportunity to get out and about.
Contact: Sandy Atherton : ph 9696 4270
Emergency Relief
Provision of supermarket vouchers, food parcels and other assistance. Appointments made through the office Monday & Thursday at 9.00am.
Contact: the South Port UnitingCare office, ph 9690 1188
Kitchen Mates
Social cooking in the Simple Living Community Kitchen, pilot program especially for those who have lost the partner who did the cooking.
Contact: Janet Hoare – 9690 1188
Art Attack
A safe space for community members to express themselves and promote their wellness through art.
No previous art experience required. Wednesdays 1 pm - 4 pm, Port Melbourne Uniting Church, cnr Nott and Bridge Sts.
Contact: Peter Batten, ph 9690 1188 or view our Art Attack page
Labyrinth Walk
For connection and healing. Do you long for more quiet in your life? A chance to enjoy a contemplative space?
To walk the labyrinth is to make a pilgrimage, to discover something about ourselves and God. The destination is not important; the journey is! Labyrinths are not magic, though they are full of mystery, and they offer an avenue for participation in and the experience of many different levels of the mystery of life.
Facilitated by Rev. Peter Batten, community worker, creative and experiential art therapist and lover of labyrinths.
Port Melbourne Uniting Kindergarten
Has programs for 4 year old and 3 year old groups, including an integrated early intervention program. The newly refurbished kinder is next to Port Melbourne Uniting Church, 136 Bridge St, Port Melbourne.
Contact: The Director, Heather Larter, ph 9646 3077 or view the Port Kinder website
Goodwill Opportunity Shop
Recycled goods & clothing sold to the community. Volunteer run, it provides affordable clothing and other items in a cheerful atmosphere. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Address: 115 Bridport St, Albert Park.
Contact: ph 9690 2990
Sharing the Spirit of Christmas
At Christmas time we provide food hampers and gift selections for those who we have helped with Emergency Relief through the year. This is made possible by the generous donation of goods and time by individuals and businesses in our community.
Contact: Elaine Wilkinson: ph 9690 1188
Knit 'n' Knatter
A knitting and social group for women with reduced access opportunities. Meets once a fortnight.
Contact: Sandy Atherton: ph 9696 4270
'SKOOTERS'
Happy social & friendship gathering for people with scooters and wheelchairs, Q & A with guest speakers discussing relevant issues, advocacy, etc.
fridays (fortnightly)
10.30am – 1.00 pm - lunch provided
contact: Sandy 9696 4270 at South Port UnitingCare
space@southport
An opportunity for those over 55 to learn how to use the internet and email? Tuesdays from 10-12. You will need to make a booking by contacting the office on 9690 1188.
Kombiz Youth Network
Kombiz Youth Network is a South Port Uniting Care program, formarly a joint initiative between Anglican, Uniting and Catholic churches in the South and Port Melbourne areas to connect young people with their community for social, personal, spiritual, and recreational developement. It does this through a range of recreational and educational programs both within and outside the school environment.
Kombiz Youth Network is committed to community development with a priority for those who are in disadvantaged or other difficult circumstances.
We employ a small part time staff team who work with over 30 volunteers to deliver our programs each week.
What we Do
We work with young people in three main areas of program:
Recreational Program - Educational Program - Outreach Program
Our Recreational Program runs fun activities for young people in a community setting. Programs run on most nights of the week and include: On Ya Bike, Girl Zone, Impact, Our Space, The Lounge, and Friday Night Drop In.
Our Education Program includes: Chaplaincy Program and our Schools Education Program
Our Outreach Program includes: running the Chill Room at Elwood College and a number of adhoc activities in schools and the community, including fun and games at lunchtimes in schools, meeting and working with young people in parks, skate parks, as well as running programs at the beach or other outdoor settings.
Enquiries for Kombiz: Contact Alice on 9645 7587
New Programs
We are open to developing new programs where there is a need.
Please contact the ProgramManager - Ani Connor-Simon on 9686 2518 to discuss any ideas you have for strengthening our community.
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