Welcome to
Our Aim
To provide services to the Banyule and wider communities.
Our Mission
To connect people in our local community by providing opportunities for those who participate, including disadvantaged individuals, to learn, teach, reduce social isolation by making friends & give mutual support in an ethnically diverse, comfortable, accepting, co-operative, welcoming, friendly & informal environment.
OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE
Our Childcare operates Mon – Thur 9am – 1pm and Fri 8.30am – 1pm
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Our fitness programs range from Gentle Exercise, Pilates, Yoga Tue mornings & Thur evenings, 2 Walking Groups, Wed & Fri mornings & dance classes Wed mornings, Thur & Friday evening.
WOMBAT PLAYGROUP
Where families, caregivers, children & babies 0-5yrs, can meet in a relaxed & friendly environment. Mondays 09.30 – 11am.
Followed by Family Storytime (ran by the Rosanna Library) 11.15am – 11.45am
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
We offer a variety of Social & Support Groups to the Community, from Men’s & Women’s Friendship Groups, Community Lunches, 1 Billion Star Project & Chatty Cafe.
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
We provide a range of programs for people with special needs. For further info email sandib@rfsch.org.au
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Our Sustainable Living services include: our Food Pantry & Mini Book Library (both located outside of the House), Community Cart, Herbs grown by the community for the community. NorthEast Rescued Food Market held every Tue in the main hall between 1 – 2pm.
Community Connections – Programs & Activities
Support for people in need
- Community Lunches – 1st Wed of the Month.
- NorthEast Rescued Food Market Every Tue 1 – 2pm.
- Food Pantry located outside of the House.
- Pay it Forward Program in partnership with the Social Brew Coffee Bar, Rosanna
- Community Shared Herb Cart.
- Foodbank: We are working in a partnership with Foodbank to meet the immediate needs of local families and individuals suffering hardship. The non-perishable food is available for people in need.
- Diamond Valley Community Support (The Food Collective). The House receives regular food parcels from the DVCS.
- Mini Book Library.
- Escabags for families & individuals escaping domestic violence.
NorthEast Rescued Food Market Tue 1pm – 2pm
Community Connections
- Charming Chums Mens Group – Mon – 1.30 – 2.30pm
- Community Lunch – 1st Wed of the month – 12.30 – 1.15pm
- Golden Girls Friendship Group – Wed – 12.30 – 1.30pm
- Wombat Playgroup – Mon 09.30 – 11am
- Family Storytime – Mon 11.15 – 11.45 (ran by the Rosanna Library).
- One Billion Stars Project – Wed 10.30 – 11.30am
- Volunteering Popup Hub – 1st Tue of the month – 10am – 2pm
Chatty Cafe
Have a chat & a cuppa & connect with others at our Chatty Café. Held every Wednesday (during term time) from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Where you can make new friends or reconnect with old ones in a relaxed friendly environment. People from all walks of life, backgrounds & cultures are warmly welcomed
Pay it Forward Coffee / Meal Program in partnership with the Social Brew Coffee Bar in Rosanna
In partnership with the “Social Brew Coffee Bar” located at 75 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, we are running a “Pay it Forward” program that allows you (and us) to give back to our community by paying forward a coffee or meal for someone less fortunate.
To Pay it Forward simply donate $4.00 for a coffee of $10.00 for a meal for someone less fortunate by:
- Placing the donated money into the Donation Box at the Reception Office.
- Pinning one of the coffee stickers on to the cork board (located at the Reception Office).
The stickers will be given to the “Social Brew Coffee Bar” and placed on their “Pay it Forward” board for anyone who is in need who can exchange the sticker for a coffee or a meal.
You can also donate online via our website via the “buy me a Coffee” icon.
We thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. Rosanna Fire Station Community House and @social.brew.coffee
Recharge Station
We are a recharge station for Wheelchairs or Scooters.
One Billion Stars Project
Join us at the Rosanna Fire Station Community House as we #weaveonebillionstars and bring awareness to issues of violence!
Meet connect & weave some stars to support a wonderful global project. Help start conversations to raise awareness to end violence.
Term 1: 09 wks: 31/01 – 27/03
Term 2: 11 wks: 17/04 – 26/06
Times: Wed. 10.30am – 11.30am
Fee: Gold Coin
Charming Chums Men’s Group
A group to connect with oters in the community, who can have a chat, play cards, board games, go for a walk and more.
WHEN: Mondays 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Support Services
Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs
Sick Pay Guarantee
Rosanna Fire Station Community House (RFSCH) is an official community outreach provider for the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee.
The program provides eligible casual and contract workers with up to 38 hours a year of sick & carer’s pay. It means you can stay home when you need to & not miss out on pay.
Speak to us today to make an appointment if you need assistance to sign up or make a claim. P: 9458 1935 E: office@rfsch.org.au
For more information please refer to our FAQ Page
Do you need healthy information in your language?
In partnership with the World Wellness Group Health Services, Multicultural Health Connect provides a specialist, culturally tailored model of support to help people link in with language & cultural support to the Nurse on Call service, ensure callers know how to act on advice given by Nurse on Call, build health literacy by supporting health system navigation & answer general Covid questions. Anyone from a multicultural background, on any visa type (even those without visas) are able to call any day of the week (incl of weekends & public hols) from 11.30am to 8pm & get support to understand management of your health or how to navigate the Australian health system. Call: 1800 186 815.
Escabags
We are offering free Escape Bags for families & individuals escaping domestic & family abuse. Each ‘Escape Bag’ contains the necessities that a victim of abuse & his/her children may need when fleeing an abusive or dangerous situation. ‘Escape Bags’ are not gender-specific, providing two variations: ‘Parent & Child’ & ‘Single Adult’. Please call into the office if you would like one of these bags.
Further details at https://escabags.org/
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Testimonials
What our participants are saying
Our News
What’s Happening around the House in Term 1, 2024
Hello everyone, A warm welcome to all our new and existing members. RFSCH is now OPEN! For Term 1. We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing break over the festive season. Our staff have been working hard to get everything ready to go for a new year of programs...
End of 2023 Newsletter and Term 1, 2024 Programs & Activities
Hi everyone, Thank you to all our community members for your continued support throughout 2023. The end of 2023 is fast approaching, and it’s been a busy one here at the Community House. In Term 4 we celebrated Seniors Week with: Free try out exercise sessions....
TERM 4, 2023 NEWSLETTER
Hi everyone, Welcome back to the start of Term 4, we hope you have had a nice break and are ready to get back to the activities at the Community House for this term. We have a range of Christmas Workshops and Information Sessions coming up in Term 4. Please see below...
Send us a Message
Office hours
M-F: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Enrolment: 09.30am – 3.30pm
Address
232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna Vic 3084
Office: office@rfsch.org.au
Childcare: rfschoc@gmail.com
Phone
(03) 9458 1935
Term Dates 2024
- 29 Jan - 28 Mar - (T1: 09 wks)
- 15 Apr - 28 June - (T2: 11 wks)
- 15 Jul - 20 Sept - (T3: 10 wks)
- 07 Oct - 06 Dec - (T4: 09 wks)
Policies
Public Holidays 2024
- 01 Jan (Mon) - New Year's Day
- 26 Jan (Fri) - Australia Day
- 11 Mar (Mon) - Labour Day
- 27 Mar (Fri) - Good Friday
- 01 Apr (Mon) - Easter Monday
- 25 Apr (Thur) - Anzac Day
- 10 Jun (Mon) - King's Birthday
- 27 Sept (Fri) - AFL Grand Final
- 05 Nov (Tue) - Melbourne Cup