Supporting the Community Archive - Page 3 of 3

Gran’s Van

Gran's Van is a non-profit organisation running free food and hygiene services to support those in the community who are economically disadvantaged. Our programs provide a safe and inclusive space along with relief from some of the basic pressures of sourcing nutritious food and access to laundry services and personal cleanliness. All Gran's Van services are staffed by volunteers and we welcome applications from new volunteers to join us in serving the local community. The Devonport Service is on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Coles Beach 6pm to 6.20pm 5 Coles Beach Road main carpark. Also at the Indie School at 6.30pm - 6.50pm 21-23 Oldaker Street carpark, near the veranda. Then at Reece High from 7pm - 7.20pm 41 Middle Road in the bus turnaround area then at East Devonport from 7.30pm - 7.50pm at 22 Murray Street carpark next to the roundabout. The Latrobe Service Tuesday and Thursday Latrobe High 6.10pm - 6.30pm at the Last Street carpark behind school. Then at Lifeline, Shearwater from 6.50pm - 7.10pm 102 Alexander Street carpark and finally at Murray Street 7.30pm - 7.50pm. East Devonport 22 Murray Street, East Devonport carpark next to the roundabout

Phone: 0408 310 462

YFCC Youth Programs

The Youth, Family & Community Connections - YFCC is supporting youth families and communities towards a better future. They operate the Junction youth spaces in both Devonport and Burnie. Both junctions provide a range of free programs, groups and information relevant for young people. Regular activities include Arvos at Devonport Junction on Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30pm and in Burnie Junctions from 3 to 4:30pm. The Arvos are for 11 to 18 year olds and runs during school terms. There are school holiday programs running during the breaks. The Junctions are located ay 64 Stewart Street, Devonport and 129 Wilson Street, Burnie. Contact the Head Office in Devonport on the phone 6423 6635 or by email [email protected] or check out the webpage https://www.yfcc.com.au

Address:
64 Stewart Street, Devonport
and 129 Wilson Street, Burnie

Phone: 6423 6635

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a not for profit organisation supporting well-nourished independent, and connected communities through the delivery of nutritious meal, social engagement and well being check. Meals on Wheels - we care with safety and wellbeing check with peace of mind for fami;y members. They strength communities with a service that brings people together. Contact Meals on Wheels on 1800 MYMEAL - 1800 696 325 or email [email protected] or check out the web page www.mowtas.org.au

Phone: 1800 696 325

Dancing at Penguin

New Vogue Dancing - including Swings. Blues, Chas, Modern Waltes, Jive, Quicksteps and Sauters every Tuesday from 9:30 at 20 Braddon Street Penguin. All welcome to come along, it's good fun exercise and plenty of help given to beginners. $5 per person contact Jan 0400 079 270, or Beth 0498 143 330 or Maree 0428 372 377.

Line Dancing - Wenesday at 9:30am at the Church Hall 20 Braddon Street Penguin. All welcome to come along, it's good fun exercise and plenty of help given to beginners. $5 per person contact Jan 0400 079 270, or Beth 0498 143 330 or Maree 0428 372 377.

New Vogue and Old Time Dance - 1st and 2nd Friday's of each month at the Church Hall 20 Braddon Street Penguin. Including Swings. Blues, Chas, Modern Waltes, Jive, Quicksteps and SautersAll welcome to come along, it's good fun exercise and plenty of help given to beginners. $5 per person contact Jan 0400 079 270, or Beth 0498 143 330 or Maree 0428 372 377.

Address:
Church Hall 20 Braddon Street Penguin

Phone: 0400 079 270

Lions Club of Mersey Devonport Inc.

The Lions Club of Mersey Devonport are asking - would you like to make a difference and become a Lion? The Lions continue to fund annual awards for our local schools and support disadvantaged children with Circus Quuirkus shows both here in Devonport and further coastal areas. The Lions donate to local organisations and we support: Cancer Council Tasmania, Lions Youth of the Year and the Lions community Food Van. We cooperate with other local community groups. As they say - "Many Hands Make Light Work". Could your hands make a difference? Contact Lions Club of Mersey Devonport Inc by email or on the web site