Ways to Give
Whether it's with your time, your ideas, your expertise or your financial resources it all adds up to helping this community hub thrive, so we all can thrive.
“Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love, or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give."
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Steve Goodier
Donations
Know that your money will be well spent, with a dedicated team of Core Staff, Committee of Management, Finances team and regular auditing ensuring it's used wisely with a high degree of transparency
In Person
Drop in Mon to Thurs
10am-3pm with your contribution
By Phone
We can take credit card donations over the phone
5682 1101
Volunteering
We love having so many friendly faces from the community with us and know that everyone brings with them a huge range of skills and experience
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For some the volunteer hours can count towards mutual obligation requirements
Office Help
Welcome people in, answer the phone and help keep things organised
Committee
Monthly meetings with a diverse group to help guide our vision
Events & Raffles
Help us get out in the community to promote what we do and raise vital funds with raffles and street sales
In the Kitchen
Make up some frozen meals or help with the Community Lunch
Driving
Sometimes we need something dropped off but can't leave the office and your use of petrol is covered
Community Café
Be the friendly face that people need and use our modern coffee machine to really brighten someone's day
" I love to cook and chat - so a day in The Lounge is so much fun!"
Robyn
"Flowers are my thing, so I decorate the tables every month for the Community Lunch"
Jenny
"I love helping people and I enjoy being a part of this community"
Juliette
Sponsoring
There are a number of programs that are made possible by sponsors, where ongoing support means we can really build our capacity to deliver services to strengthen and support our community.
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Youth Group
Our Place is a weekly after-school youth group providing a safe space for young people aged 11-18 to socialise and share a meal. Funding is required for the group facilitator and catering.
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$10,000 annually
Corner Inlet Family Learning Program - The Hub
Delivering health and wellbeing activities to parents onsite at local primary schools, this important program is currently supported by Toora and Foster Community Bank
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$25,000 annually
Technology Club
Every Wednesday afternoon during school term Manna Gum provides free access to technology support in the Community Lounge. People can drop in and troubleshoot a range of issues with a staff member on their phones, tablets or laptops. Tablets are also available for short term loan to community members who want to 'try before they buy' or just want to practice their skills at home.
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$4,000 annually
Community Lunch
Monthly lunches are a highlight of the calendar, made possible by our major sponsor St Vincent de Paul
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$4,000 annually
Emergency Relief
Supporting local people with food, petrol and pharmacy vouchers and referrals to other support services. This program is reliant on additional donations and volunteers to meet the needs of the community
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Supported by Salvation Army, FareShare, FoodWorks, Foodbank Victoria and Project GreenPlot
Events
Manna Gum hosts large and small events throughout the year to celebrate a range of themes such as diversity, culture and gender equity or to improve access to services and information
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Enquire at the office about our current events calendar