Caroline Springs based INCommunity Care is there for local people who need emergency relief, money mentoring, COACH mentoring, marriage support and more.
Support services are all free of charge, thanks to the community and businesses.
Managing director, Carly Alexander, said they're putting the Modeina Community Fund grant money towards a new community pantry.
"It will have regular services for food relief and a community cafe so people that are in need in our local community can come and get what they need, "Carly said.
Did you know that engaging in acts of kindness produces endorphins, which improves your mood and creates positive emotions?
Wednesday 13th November is ‘World Kindness Day’ and the b kinder foundation is encouraging all residents to walk and pledge as much as you can. Encourage family and friends to walk down the street, take a stroll along one of the many nature trails or take the kids to the playground.
Caroline Chisholm Society, Pregnancy and Family Support Service
In an area with so many young families, experienced local support services can make an outsized difference to those they serve.
The Caroline Chisholm Society puts an emphasis on building adult capacity over their 50-plus years of working with mothers and babies from offices in Caroline Springs, Essendon and Shepparton.
They were also a successful 2024 Modeina Community grant recipient this year.
At Modeina, we believe that a connected community is a happier, safer community.
That’s why we have teamed up with Neighbourhood Watch Victoria as one of their “Building Community Together” partners.
As part of the partnership, Neighbourhood Watch have created a series of blogs with topics that target community safety and wellbeing.
WHO TO CALL WHEN..
When something unexpected happens, it can be tricky to know which service is the right one to call.
The Modeina Community Fund awarded 21 not-for-profit groups from within the Caroline Springs, Burnside and Burnside Heights areas with a $1,500 grant.
Successful recipients were invited to an awards evening at the Modeina Land Sales Centre, where they were recognised for their fantastic work for the wider community.
Check out the wrap up video from the awards evening!
At Modeina, we believe that a connected community is a happier, safer community.
That’s why we have teamed up with Neighbourhood Watch Victoria as one of their “Building Community Together” partners.
As part of the partnership, Neighbourhood Watch have created a series of blogs with topics that target community safety and wellbeing.
