COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Learn how to compost or start worm farming to produce free fertiliser. All residents are welcome to attend this free English-as-a-second-language workshop at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, from 1.30-3pm on Wednesday, May 28.
■ Bookings: bit.ly/1kqx0fF
SEARCHING FOR YARNS
Sharp eyes are needed to help Friends of Merri Creek members uncover examples of the rare plains yam daisy. Organisers hope to find specimens of the plant in a recently burnt indigenous grasslands zone. The friends group’s activities are funded by Communities for Nature and supported by the Victorian National Parks Association’s Naturewatch program. Meet at Kalkallo Common at 10am this Saturday.
■ 9380 8199
SUPPORT FOR CARERS
The Grow – Better Together Carers Group is for friends and family of people affected by mental health issues. Confidential meetings are held twice a month in Reservoir.
■ 1800 558 268 or www.grow.net.au
ARTS AND CRAFT
An autism support group in Whittlesea will host a market and auction to raise money for sensory education items. It’s at Plenty Valley Church, 5/9 Danaher Drive, South Morang, from 7.30pm on June 14.
■ 9437 7016
FOOD SWAPPING
The Inner North Urban Harvest food swap is held on the third Saturday of every month. It’s from 10am-midday at McCleery Reserve in Coburg.
■ 0430 586 500 or ekeogh@hotmail.com
SOCIAL OUTLET
Hume & Northern Happenings is for people aged in their 40s and 50s who live in the northern suburbs. The group holds functions fortnightly, with an information session to be held on the night of June 13.
■ 9305 6684 or 0419 377 418
HELPING HAND
Anglicare Victoria is searching for foster parents in Hume and Whittlesea. An information session will be held on Monday, June 2. Registration is essential as information packages will be sent out before the event. The free session is at
42 Mary Street, Preston, at 7pm.
■ 8470 9999
