Champion- Community Hub and Meeting Place in our Neighbourhood

Just a reminder, there will be no Community Garden session on Monday 8 June, due to the King's Birthday Public Holiday.
Enjoy the long weekend and take the opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. 💚
We'll be back in the garden the following week and look forward to seeing everyone then!
Happy King's Birthday Weekend! 👑🌿

Champion Foodbank & Community Hub will be closed on King's Birthday, Monday 8 June.

We will reopen as usual for foodbank service on Wednesday,10 June.

For emergency food relief options, please visit askizzy.org.au to search for services in your area. Please be aware that many food relief providers may also be closed over the long weekend, and we cannot guarantee that foodbanks will be operating during this time.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable King's Birthday weekend. 👑

SONNWENDFEIER
Saturday, June 20
From 5-10pm

Join us for one of the Templer Community’s most loved traditions as we celebrate Sonnwendfeier, our winter solstice bonfire celebration.

This year features two exciting additions — a spectacular fire performance by Rich Royale and an interactive LED glow workshop with RUCCIS Circus — alongside our much-loved favourites.

Bring camp chairs, blankets and warm winter clothes and settle in around the fire pits on the lawn. Indoor seating will also be available.

German meals, soup, pretzels, Glühwein, hot drinks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. We encourage members to pre-book meals and let us know you’re coming.

Food available from 5.30–6.30pm. Bonfire lit at 6pm.
For more information go to https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-bonfire

Do you have a credit card? Are you paying it off in full every month?
The team at CHAMPION in NO WAY encourage you to get a credit card. However, if you already have one, this information may help you manage it!

https://moneysmart.gov.au/credit-cards/choosing-a-credit-card

Supporting Community, Creating Connections 💛

A heartfelt thank you to Angela, Jodie and the wonderful team at Timberlink Australia, Caribbean Park, Scoresby, for their incredible generosity and community spirit.

This week, they delivered 80 thoughtfully prepared care packages to Champion Community Hub, filled with everyday essentials including toilet paper, shampoo, soap, washing powder and pantry staples, that will make a meaningful difference to individuals and families in our community.

Timberlink's generosity goes beyond supporting our local community. By sourcing 43% of the donated products from Aboriginal-owned organisations, including Cultural Choice and COS, they are also helping to strengthen Aboriginal businesses and contribute to meaningful reconciliation in action

During this National Reconciliation Week, Timberlink's generosity reminds us that strong communities are built through partnership, respect, and action.

Thank you, Timberlink, for helping us support our community and create positive change together.

Are you managing on a low income? There is lots of financial support available and practical ways to manage your expenses. The Moneysmart website has an excellent budgeting tool and the team at CHAMPION also highly recommend The Barefoot Investor to help you get ahead, regardless of your income.

https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting/managing-on-a-low-income

Do you have problems paying your bills and fines? On this Moneysmart post there is lots of helpful information about ways to get help with bills and paying off fines.

https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/problems-paying-your-bills-and-fines

Don't forget to apply for your 20% rebate for your car registration. Applications open until July 31, so no rush!
For us to help you, you need an email address (and be able to log in to the email when you are with us to get a passcode), your car registration (license plate number for the car registered in YOUR name) number and your bank account details.

We can help you but you must have these details on you when you come in. Otherwise, log into Service Vic yourselves and get some money back into your pocket!!!
https://service.vic.gov.au/services/registration-rebate

Please note that there will be no Community Garden session on Monday 8 June due to the King's Birthday Public Holiday.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and takes the opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. 💚

We'll be back in the garden the following week and look forward to seeing everyone then!

Happy King's Birthday Weekend! 👑🌿