Get connected
Mildura Newcomers has partnerships with a number of networks and groups that you might be interested in making contact with. Whether you're looking for like minded friendships, playgroups and other mums, business/professional networking, activities for retired people or simply just want to meet new people then consider these local community groups as a starting point:
Mildura Young Professionals Network (MYPN)
Mildura Beststart
Supported Playgroups & Parent Groups Initiative (SPPI)
Mildura Development Corporation
Mildura Deakin Rotary Club
U3A Sunraysia
Sunraysia Bushwalkers
Mildura Young Professionals Network (MYPN)
Mildura Beststart
Supported Playgroups & Parent Groups Initiative (SPPI)
Mildura Development Corporation
Mildura Deakin Rotary Club
U3A Sunraysia
Sunraysia Bushwalkers
Mildura Young Professionals Network
www.milduraypn.com
www.facebook.com/milduraypn
The Mildura Young Professionals Network (MYPN) was established in 2006. A not-for-profit organisation run by a committee of volunteers, it aims to provide a supportive environment for young professionals (target age group 18-40yrs) in the Mildura and surrounding region, with opportunities to participate in social and business networking, together with professional and self-development activities. Contact info@milduraypn.com to sign up for their weekly newsletter which includes all their upcoming events.
www.facebook.com/milduraypn
The Mildura Young Professionals Network (MYPN) was established in 2006. A not-for-profit organisation run by a committee of volunteers, it aims to provide a supportive environment for young professionals (target age group 18-40yrs) in the Mildura and surrounding region, with opportunities to participate in social and business networking, together with professional and self-development activities. Contact info@milduraypn.com to sign up for their weekly newsletter which includes all their upcoming events.
Mildura Beststart
www.facebook.com/MilduraBestStart
The Mildura Best Start Program aims to provide the best start in life for all children aged 0-8 years in the Mildura Rural City Council by strengthening the access and usage of universal services for children and their parents/carers.
The Best Start Program provide a number of great programs and products for young families in Mildura including being the organising partner of Mildura Little Day Out (October) and produce the Early Years Directory (yearly) which can be downloaded at http://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Children_Youth
The Mildura Best Start Program aims to provide the best start in life for all children aged 0-8 years in the Mildura Rural City Council by strengthening the access and usage of universal services for children and their parents/carers.
The Best Start Program provide a number of great programs and products for young families in Mildura including being the organising partner of Mildura Little Day Out (October) and produce the Early Years Directory (yearly) which can be downloaded at http://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Children_Youth
Supported Playgroups & Parent Groups Initiative (SPPI)
Mildura Rural City Council Supported Playgroups
Council delivers several Supported Playgroups using the smalltalk model. The program is funded by the State Government's Department of Education and Training (DET) and the model was developed by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC). Sessions are run in different locations within the municipality and require a referral. For more information on eligibility, locations, times and days of these sessions please contact the facilitators at Council.
For more information on smalltalk go to the PRC's website.
Supported Playgroup Facilitators
Ph: (03) 5018 8271
Email: earlyyears@mildura.vic.gov.au
Web: www.mildura.vic.gov.au
Council delivers several Supported Playgroups using the smalltalk model. The program is funded by the State Government's Department of Education and Training (DET) and the model was developed by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC). Sessions are run in different locations within the municipality and require a referral. For more information on eligibility, locations, times and days of these sessions please contact the facilitators at Council.
For more information on smalltalk go to the PRC's website.
Supported Playgroup Facilitators
Ph: (03) 5018 8271
Email: earlyyears@mildura.vic.gov.au
Web: www.mildura.vic.gov.au
Mildura Development Corporation
www.milduraregion.com.au
www.facebook.com/milduraregion
The Mildura Development Corporation create and implement strategies for the development of the Mildura region economy. They work with local businesses and industries to further develop our diverse and vibrant economy, and also work to attract new businesses, industries and investments into our region. Mildura Development Corporation are a key network in Mildura and distribute a range of information that is very useful to newcomers. To register for their weekly update click here.
www.facebook.com/milduraregion
The Mildura Development Corporation create and implement strategies for the development of the Mildura region economy. They work with local businesses and industries to further develop our diverse and vibrant economy, and also work to attract new businesses, industries and investments into our region. Mildura Development Corporation are a key network in Mildura and distribute a range of information that is very useful to newcomers. To register for their weekly update click here.
Mildura Deakin Rotary Club
www.rotarymilduradeakin.com.au
www.facebook.com/rotarymilduradeakin
Meeting every Wednesday 7.45am-8.45am, the Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin is the only breakfast club in the Sunraysia area, and the majority of the club's active members are professionals in their chosen vocational field. Meetings last for just over one hour allowing members to be involved with Rotary with little impact on business or family time commitments. For more information check out the website or contact President Rada Radisic on 0412 648 678 or email mildura@delights.com.au
www.facebook.com/rotarymilduradeakin
Meeting every Wednesday 7.45am-8.45am, the Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin is the only breakfast club in the Sunraysia area, and the majority of the club's active members are professionals in their chosen vocational field. Meetings last for just over one hour allowing members to be involved with Rotary with little impact on business or family time commitments. For more information check out the website or contact President Rada Radisic on 0412 648 678 or email mildura@delights.com.au
U3A Sunraysia
www.u3asunraysia.org.au
u3asunraysia@sunitafe.edu.au
University of the Third Age (U3A) offers all kinds of educational, creative and leisure activities to anyone who is no longer in full-time employment. Subjects and activities include: arm chair travel, bridge, computers, craft, languages, music, writing, movies, social activity. Retired people of any age can join. For more information visit the website, email or call U3A on 5022 3730.
u3asunraysia@sunitafe.edu.au
University of the Third Age (U3A) offers all kinds of educational, creative and leisure activities to anyone who is no longer in full-time employment. Subjects and activities include: arm chair travel, bridge, computers, craft, languages, music, writing, movies, social activity. Retired people of any age can join. For more information visit the website, email or call U3A on 5022 3730.
Sunraysia Bushwalkers
http://www.sunbushwalk.net.au/
The Sunraysia Bushwalkers Inc is a Club that is an affiliate member of Bushwalking Victoria (formerly Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs). The Club was founded in 1977 and is based in Mildura in the Mallee region of north west Victoria. The Club has approximately 20 members.
The main aim of the Club is to enjoy all forms of outdoor activity with a group of like-minded folk. Visitors are most welcome to join in activities and attend meetings.
The members meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at the Clubroom.
Every month the Club aims to conduct a day activity and a weekend activity. The main activity is walking but the Club also offers canoeing, cycling, climbing, occasional sailing and any other outdoor activity that takes the members' fancy. You can contact the club at enquiries@sunbushwalk.net.au.
The Sunraysia Bushwalkers Inc is a Club that is an affiliate member of Bushwalking Victoria (formerly Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs). The Club was founded in 1977 and is based in Mildura in the Mallee region of north west Victoria. The Club has approximately 20 members.
The main aim of the Club is to enjoy all forms of outdoor activity with a group of like-minded folk. Visitors are most welcome to join in activities and attend meetings.
The members meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at the Clubroom.
Every month the Club aims to conduct a day activity and a weekend activity. The main activity is walking but the Club also offers canoeing, cycling, climbing, occasional sailing and any other outdoor activity that takes the members' fancy. You can contact the club at enquiries@sunbushwalk.net.au.
