Author: Colleen Duggen

Due to the changed restrictions and to ensure the health and safety of our community, Span will not be commencing any face to face delivery in term 3. There will be no room hire available. Due to restrictions put in place for Melbourne, this decision has been taken out of Span’s hands. However, we have […]

Span are currently working on an information list of other programs running online with other Neighbourhood Houses. Once this is in place, staff will be able to advise you of any programs in the north east area that may be of interest to you. More information to follow.

The COVID-19 Worker Support Payment is a one-off $1,500 payment to financially support Victorian workers who have been instructed to self-isolate or quarantine at home because they have either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case. For more information check out this link. COVID-19 Worker Support Payment

https://lively.org.au/ Lively is a not for profit organisation who believe that young and older people have so much to offer each other, and so much to gain from connecting. Lively train and employ young jobseekers to provide services that help older people stay connected and live well. Why? 4 in 10 older people feel lonely, […]

For more information of translated announcements visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronovirus. For the most recent translations visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translations Please advise anyone who is concerned to call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 hours). For translator support, call TIS National on 131 450. Thank you Multicultural Affairs Department of Premier and Cabinet

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has received 3,400 reports of coronavirus scams, with nearly $1.8 million lost since the outbreak of the pandemic. Their Scamwatch website has a list of current COVID-19 scams targeting personal information, online shopping, and superannuation. “Do not provide your personal, banking or superannuation details to strangers who have approached you,” an […]

We are sorry we cannot meet face to face at this stage. Following instructions from the Victorian Government and ensuring we all stay fit and healthy, is of the utmost importance to the staff and volunteers at Span. For all enquiries regarding the online courses please contact us via email or phone admin@spanhouse.org or 9480 […]

Tania is conducting live zoom classes on Wednesday’s for her class of budding writers, Wednesday 9.30am–11.30am. Now may well be the time to start that writing course you have been thinking about. This group meet to share their writing experiences, give each other feedback, try writing exercises and read work from published authors for tips […]

Another writing course run by our talented tutor Tania Chandler, a qualified and published author is Creative Writing. This program runs Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am via zoom. Develop your writing skills and build confidence with our fun and informative course. The focus is on novel writing, but the skills and techniques learnt can be applied to other […]

Danielle is running Pilates classes via live zoom on Tuesday mornings 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Danielle’s classes offer a low impact exercise, designed to improve overall core strength and flexibility. Exercises can be modified to accommodate all fitness levels.