All requests for Community File Announcements must be provided in writing and must include all contact details of the community group making the request along with the name of an authorised contact person.
Requests for a Community File Announcement must be received at least three weeks prior to the event by emailing listen@96three.com.au
96three reserves the right to amend, add to or alter its policies or provisions pertaining to Community File Announcements at any time and without notice or advice. 96three also reserves the right to delete, cancel or void any Community File Announcement.
If your event or service does not qualify for a Community File Announcement then we may still be able to help with a paid advertising campaign. Please see bottom of page for Community File Guidelines.
JAM for Refugees
St. Paul’s Church, Latrobe Terrace
Saturday 28th October, between 11.00 am and 9.00 pm.
The Jam is a ten hour concert consisting of a series of 30-minute time slots involving the finest musicians from the Geelong Region: soloists, choirs, ensembles and school groups. Every 2 hours there will be a short talk by someone associated with refugees, or an actual refugee.
People are invited to “come when you can, leave when you must”. Entry is by donation, all funds being donated to CRAG to assist refugees.
There will be a BBQ in the church grounds between 12.00 and 1.30 pm, and afternoon tea in the church hall from 2.00 to 4.00. Parking is available in the church grounds if you enter just south of the church.
People are encouraged to come at any time, and to spread the word and bring their friends, to support this very worthy cause.
Geelong Christian Singles
For More Details and to see upcoming events click below.
Elia Hub
The Elia Hub in Norlane offers a safe space for young people around Geelong to meet after school. Run by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the hub is open every second Tuesday during school terms for teens to get together for a game of basketball and other activities plus fresh fruit smoothies.
- Every second Tuesday
- 22-24 Donnybrook Rd., Norlane
- 3.15pm to 5pm
- Free program. Donations accepted
For more info, contact eliahubgeelong@gmail.com
Creative Connections
If you’re feeling a bit lonely and would love some company, come along to Creative Connections in Torquay. Bring your art/craft project, play some card games or just come for a cuppa and chat. Everyone is welcome!
- 2nd Tuesday of each month
- Oak Tree Place Hall, 25 Anderson St., Torquay
- 9.30am to 12.30pm
- $5 includes morning tea
- Sponsored by The Living Room Church
For more info, call Sue on 0413 748 158
Connect on Facebook to see upcoming dates – Creative Connections
Blossoming Through Books
Ladies, are you interested in joining a community of book lovers who read wholesome Christian books? Join the online Christian women’s book club, Blossoming Through Books, on the last Wednesday of each month and read your way through 2023.
Head to blossomingthroughbooks.online for more details. Or check out their Facebook Page.
Brave Enough Cafe Connections
Are you feeling disconnected and alone, in need of company? Christian organization, Brave Enough, wants to help. Each Saturday morning, you can join the group at Café Connections for coffee, a chat and some friendship. The coffee is free, generously paid for by people in our community. So, whether you’d like to join the group or pay-it-forward and buy a coffee for someone, come along!
- Every Saturday morning
- No. 42 Cafe, Bell Pde, Rippleside Park, Geelong
- 10am
- Bookings essential: connect@braveenough.org
For more details, go to bravenough.org
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up of any kind. It provides a safe space where the power of Jesus Christ is encountered within an encouraging community to set you free from all issues that are controlling of your life!
For more information about the program including times and locations, go to www.celebraterecovery.org.au
Victorious Ministries
VM – Victorious Ministries – is a group on WhatsApp that is strictly focused on the Lord and the Truth of God, encouraging and inspiring others in faith and drawing them to his righteousness.
To join, call Timothy on 0423 221 523
Healing Rooms Geelong
If you suffer with sickness or pain, come to Healing Rooms Geelong and receive prayer for God’s healing.
- 1st and 3rd Friday of every month – 11am to 1pm – City on a Hill, 230 McKillop St., East Geelong
- 2nd Tuesday of every month – 6.30pm to 8pm – 156 Purnell Rd., Corio
- 4th Thursday of every month – 11am to 1pm – 156 Purnell Rd., Corio
For more details, call Gael on 0401 301 764
Reading Writing Hotline
The Reading Writing Hotline is a free national telephone referral service for adults. There isn’t an age limit on learning to read and write, and it’s never too late to start.
Want help with reading, writing or basic maths? Call the hotline now on 1300 6 555 06 or go online to Reading Writing Hotline
Creation Ministries International – Online
Creation Ministries International provides answers to the Origins debate based on the truth and authority of the Bible. CMI are now hosting free, live online events where you can view the presentations and interact with the speakers.
Jump online at creation.com and be informed about the evidence for Creation.
Alpha
Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment.
Find out more at alpha.org.au
Community File Announcement Guidelines
This is a free service for community based, not-for-profit events and services. Generally speaking, qualifying events and services fit the following criteria:
- Run by not-for-profit groups without benefit to commercial entities
- Free to attend or have a low entry charge to cover costs
- For the benefit of the community
- Not a regular church service
- Short description of what the event is
- Where it is to be held
- Time and date of event
- Cost of event
- Phone number for more information for listeners that will be included on our website listing
Announcements that DO NOT qualify for the Community File are:
- The sale of property, vehicles, or products or services of any kind for the purpose of deriving income for business or private purposes
- Events where any kind of payments in cash or like kind may be made to 96three by the promoter of any event as this constitutes sponsorship
- Tasteless or unacceptable events that would generally be unacceptable to this ministry or its membership or as deemed by the management of 96three
- Swap and trade events involving the exchange of goods
- Events that are clearly meant to be serviced by paid sponsorship
All requests for Community File Announcements must be provided in writing and must include all contact details of the community group making the request along with the name of an authorised contact person.
Requests for a Community File Announcement must be received at least three weeks prior to the event.
All Community File Announcements must be authorised by Management.
96three reserves the right to amend, add to or alter its policies or provisions
pertaining to Community File Announcements at any time and without notice or advice. 96three also reserves the right to delete, cancel or void any Community File Announcement.
If your event or service does not qualify for a Community File Announcement then we may still be able to help with a paid advertising campaign.
Please call 96three if you have any enquiries on 5241 6550.