Social & Support Groups

Every Wednesday
(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 11am – 2:30pm

• Get out of the house
• Socialise while you craft
• Share skills & experience with others
• Bring your own materials

FREE

Every Thursday
(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 1pm – 3pm

• Bring your own piece of art to work on
• Socialise while you paint
• Share skills & experience with others
• Bring your own materials

FREE

Every Thursday
(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 9am – 3pm

• Get out of your shed & work in a group environment
• Share experiences & skills
• Age 17 and above welcome
• Contact reception for more information

FREE

Every Tuesday

(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 9am – 1pm

$2

• TAG is a group of patch workers.
• Strong interest in Applique technique
• Hand and machine Applique
• Bring your materials and work among friends.
• Chat, work and share accomplishments
• Share techniques & knowledge
• Bring your own materials

$5

Every Friday
(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 10am – 2:00pm

• Volunteer your crafting skills for a good cause
• Create crochet items for people in need
• Knit items for those who need them most
• Create something beautiful for a cause
• Bring lunch, create while you socialise
• learn to knit, crochet or use a sewing machine
• Meet like minded people

FREE

Every Tuesday
(during Victorian school terms only)
Time: 12:30pm – 3pm

• Have you every wondered how a teddy bear is made?
• Have you always wanted to make a bear, but not sure where to start
• This class teaches you how to make simple teddy bears
• Bears are hand sewn
• Learn to set the eyes, embroider the nose, stuffing and jointing
• Every 4 weeks learn to make a new bear
• All materials provided
• Even if you know how to make teddy bears come along and join the fun

$14 per bear (price will vary from bear to bear)

Date: Every Friday 

including school holidays & public holidays
Time: 8pm – 9:30pm

• Having trouble with alcohol?
• Does your drinking worry you?
• Is it causing you to get into unpleasant or dangerous situations?
• Are family members complaining about your drinking?
• The AA program of recovery may be able to help you

FREE

Date: 18^th March 

• A support group for those living with Multiple Sclerosis and carers
• An active group splitting meeting between education and actively participating in an external outing/event program
• Members are empowered and gain self- esteem and self-respect through participation of educational sessions, research information and trying new activities

FREE

Date: 11^th February, 11^th March
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

• Open Place is a support group and advocacy service that co-ordinates and provides direct assistance to address the needs of people who grew up in Victorian orphanages & children’s homes during the last  century.
• Monthly meetings

FREE

Dates: 14^th February, 14^th March

Facebook: Shepparton ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Support Group

Contact: Georgie on (03) 5821 0988 or 0421 476 701

Email: [email protected]

Time: 10am – 12pm

• Offers support to the sufferer, their family and or carer.
• Provides information, friendship, understanding and empathy from other sufferers.
• Occasionally various professional guest speakers attend the meetings.

Gold Coin Donation

Date: 12^th February, 12^th March 
Contact: Steve 0400 314 858 for more information
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

When someone dies by suicide, the loved ones left behind often must deal with an array of their own emotions. It can be difficult to discuss with people who have not had the same experience. Some people feel that they are not able to share their feelings or story due to stigma or suicide being a taboo topic. This support group is a supportive space to share your grief, and support others.

• A Brave Space for those who have lost someone to taking their own lives.
• A Facilitated Peer Support Group. A chance to share your story and meet others in a similar situation.

FREE