The important event is a tribute to the incredible strength that blossoms when diverse individuals unite for a common purpose.
Yarrawonga Mulwala Community & Learning Centre (YMCLC) is a not-for-profit community-based organisation with four core functions – Neighbourhood House, Adult & Community Education, Services Australia Agency, and Community Programs.
“We pride ourselves on being accessible and welcoming to all, providing a broad range of quality programs, services, and activities to increase life opportunities, choices, and skills,” YMCLC Executive Officer Juli-Anne Clarke said.
“Since we originally opened in 1988 as Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House we have provided a range of services, including information and referral, support groups, visiting services and social activities.”
The progressive community centre now offers:
•Moira Shire FoodShare Yarrawonga Distribution Centre.
•YMCLC Community Shower Program – Located at Senior Citizens in Yarrawonga.
•YMCLC Community Connections & Resilience Program- Social Prescribing Program.
•Yarra-Mul Community Support Network – Welfare service and support for the Homeless, at risk and financially disadvantaged people.
•YMCLC Community programs and support groups – Yarra-Mul Carers Group, Stroke Support Group, MS Support Group, Ave A Chat Crafters, Friday Open Door Social Group, Boomerang Bags and Talking Café.
Along with the following visiting services and support groups:
•Wellways – Mental Health & Community Hub Services.
•Asuria – Employment Services.
•Interact – Disability Employment Services.
•Social Plus Support Work – Community Access.
•Australian Childhood Foundation – Supporting vulnerable children, young people and their families.
•Alcoholics Anonymous – Support Group.
•Beyond Housing – Homeless Housing Provider.
•Housing for the Aged Action Group – For older people at risk of homelessness.
“We are also a Services Australia agency and can assist Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers,” Ms Clarke said.
“To celebrate the week, we invite you to join us at Yarrawonga Mulwala Community & Learning Centre for a special event.”
The event will be the official opening of the new outdoor area. It will showcase the programs, groups and people that make YMCLC 'Stronger Together'
Event Details
•Date: Friday, May 17
•Talking Cafe at the Learning Centre from 10:00am to 11:00am.
•Lunch at the Community Centre from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
•Guest speaker: Trish Curtis from Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House. Network (UMRNHN).
