Moreland Active Recreation and Sport Project

Aneurin sarson Lawrence and Valentina becaris participate in the MARS youth project The Moreland Active Recreation and Sport (MARS) Project is a Moreland Youth and Leisure initiative that promotes physical activity for young people - especially for newly arrived young people.

The MARS Project supports inclusive recreational programs and sporting clubs, develops new programs, creates events and provides leadership opportunities for newly arrived young people.

The MARS Project has been funded by VicHealth from 2009 - 2012.

News - Wrapping up the MARS Project

The MARS Project commenced at Moreland City Council in August 2009, and after more than 2 years, the Project will finish up on Thursday 29 March 2012.

I would like to thank all individuals and organisations that have supported the MARS Project over this period.

Highlights from the MARS Project include the boys’ and girls’ social soccer programs which commenced in Fawkner in August 2010. Although the Fawkner programs concluded in 2011the social soccer program continues in Brunswick with up to 25 young people participating each Tuesday night in Brunswick. Other great initiatives developed by the MARS Project include Dance Sister Dance and the Why B Active Festival.

Initiatives will continue in 2012, including the Brunswick social soccer program, the Ghana Association of Victoria soccer program, the Fawkner school / club partnership, the Why B Active Festival and Dance Sister Dance.

Moreland Council remains committed to supporting the development of inclusive sport and active recreation programs in the community. Programs currently being supported include a netball initiative in Fawkner and a proposed girls soccer program in Glenroy.

If you would like more information about MARS Project activities, and to find out how to develop inclusive programs in Moreland, please email Joe Luppino (Unit Manager – Recreation Services) on jluppino@moreland.vic.gov.au

2012 Active Moreland - Why B Active Festival, Fawkner

The MARS Project invites community members to attend the 2012 Active Moreland - Why B Active Festival, Fawkner.

The Why B Active Festival will be held at C. B. Smith Reserve (Jukes Rd, Fawkner) on Thursday 29 March 2012 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

The Festival supports young people, children and families to find out what sports and activities are available in the local area, and to meet local clubs and activity providers, promoting the health, mental health and education benefits of physical activity.

Come along and try heaps of free activities like tennis, zumba, rugby union, karate, netball, badminton, soccer, cricket and AFL football, plus other fun activities for kids! Women-only activities will also be available.

Organisations attending the event include the Fawkner Leisure Centre, Essendon Football Club, Netball Victoria, Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union Club, Victorian Rugby Union, Active After-school Communities, Sports Education and Development Australia and local clubs and providers.

Special guests including sporting stars and Foxy Vixen, mascot of the Melbourne Vixens, will participate on the day.

For more information about the 2012 Active Moreland - Why B Active Festival, Fawkner please visit www.activemoreland.com.au.

Moreland Council 2012/13 Community Grants Program

Moreland Council’s 2012/13 Community Grants Program applications and expressions of interest open on Monday 6 February and close 30 March 2012.

The Grants Program supports community groups and organisations to carry out programs, projects and activities that will benefit local residents.

There are 3 categories available for application in this round:

Seeding Grant up to $3,000
Project Grant up to $5,000
Partnership Grant (Capital Works Projects) up to $40,000

More information and the application forms are available at from the Moreland Council Community Grants Program page on the Moreland Council website.

For further information email Council's Grants Officer or phone 9240 2301.

Ongoing MARS Project programs

Brunswick Social Soccer Program runs on Tuesday evenings during the school term period. The program starts at Clifton Park synthetic soccer pitch (Clifton Park, Victoria Street Brunswick) from 4 pm to 5 pm. From 5 pm to 6 pm the program moves across the road to play futsal at the Futsal Oz stadium (407 Victoria Street, Brunswick).
This program is open to young men and women of all skill levels.
The Term 1, 2012 program will start on Tuesday 14 February.
For more information about the Brunswick social soccer program contact the Youth Services Community Development officer on 9240 1111.
Ghana Association of Victoria Youth Soccer Program is being run for young people from 10 – 25 years of age. The program runs on Sunday afternoons from 3 pm until 4.30 pm at Clifton Park synthetic soccer pitch (Victoria Street, Brunswick).
This program is for young men and women from all cultural backgrounds. The program is being coached by Ranford Banini, an ex-professional player with international and World Cup experience.
Venue: Clifton Park synthetic soccer pitch (Victoria Street, Brunswick)
Clifton Park is close to Brunswick Railway Station on Victoria Street.
For more information please contact Claudia Abakah at the Ghana Association of Victoria on 0401 683 204.
Brunswick Sewing Program - school term period. Each Wednesday 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Brunswick Baptist Church (503 Sydney Road, Brunswick). Free to join.

Other sport and recreation programs in Moreland

For more information about sport and recreation programs inclusive of multicultural comunities in Moreland, please contact Moreland Recreation Services on 9240 1111, or visit activemoreland.com.au.

Fawkner Leisure Centre runs a number of low cost programs suitable for young people.

These programs include:

Social Badminton - This is a fun and casual program held at the Fawkner Community Hall on Thursday evenings from 5.30 pm to 8 pm. The cost of entry is $3.50 per person.
For more information about junior and senior session times, please contact Fawkner Leisure Centre on 9358 6600.
Women-only swimming sessions - The women-only swimming sessions are held at Fawkner Leisure Centre each Sunday from 3 pm to 5 pm. The sessions are supervised by female Leisure Centre staff. The standard entry fees for Fawkner Leisure Centre apply.
Multicultural women-only swimming sessions - These sessions are held at Fawkner Leisure Centre on Sundays from 5 pm to 7 pm. A dress code applies for entry to these sessions. There is also a 60 cent surcharge on the standard entry fees.
Multicultural men-only swimming sessions - These sessions are held at Fawkner Leisure Centre on Saturdays from 5 pm to 7 pm. A dress code applies for entry to these sessions. There is also a 60 cent surcharge on the standard entry fees.
Birthday Parties at Moreland Aquatic Centres - Families can book pool parties at all the leisure and aquatic centres in Moreland. This is a low cost party-option, which encourages children and young people to be active.
Moreland aquatic facilities include Coburg Leisure Centre, Coburg Olympic Pool, Fawkner Leisure Centre and Oak Park Swimming Pool. The Brunswick Baths are closed closed until mid-2012 due to the centre redevelopment.
For more information please go to activemoreland.com.au or contact the aquatic and leisure centres directly.

Partnerships

Through the MARS project Moreland Council has supported local clubs, organisations and programs that welcome newly-arrived young people. The MARS project has provided support through small grants or in-kind support such as staff time and transport assistance. The project also helped develop partnerships between external organisations to support community programs.

Moreland Council continues to support partnerships with the Brunswick English Language Centre, A.R.A.B youth performing program, Fawkner Tennis Club, Fawkner Primary School, Tennis Victoria and the Ghana Association of Victoria.

Past events

Dance Sister Dance, May 2011
Girls only dance party
Why B Active Festival, April 2011
Part of National Youth Week 2011
Fawkner Youth Certificate 1 Coaching Course, June 2011
This course was run by Football Federation Victoria for local soccer coaches and 2011 community members and young people with an interest in coaching football (soccer).
Sports for Change Festival, March 2011 and March 2012
A community festival and soccer tournament held annually at Clifton Park, Brunswick

Further information

For information on any MARS activities or to find out how you can make your club or program more inclusive for newly arrived and culturally and linguistically diverse young people, contact Moreland Recreation Services on 9240 1111 or send us an email.

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