Program
Matt’s Place Chelsea celebrates 15 years of service!
On Tuesday 30 July, Matt’s Place guests are invited to a special lunch filled with musical acts, a wonderful four course meal and special appearances from local dignitaries including Jodie Belyea MP (Member for Dunkley) and Kingston Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns.
Once upon a time … in a land far, far away …
Well, not that far—right here in Cheltenham, in fact.
On Friday 8 August, join us for a night of enchantment at our Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of Bayside Community Care.
Prepare for an evening of fairy tales, fables, epic quests, and magical moments. Test your knowledge with rounds of fantastical trivia featuring beloved stories from your childhood, alongside games, a silent auction, refreshments and snacks for purchase, and of course, plenty of prizes!
Your support—through ticket sales and donations on the night—will help Bayside Community Care continue its vital work in the community. Like a team of tireless fairy godmothers, they bring hope, help, and dignity to those who need it most.
Feeling like Snow White? Gather your seven not-so-tall companions and book a table of eight! Flying solo? Don’t worry—we’ll help you find your fellowship of heroes to journey with.
Costumes are encouraged but never required—whether you’re Team Gryffindor or a resident of Whoville, come as your favourite storybook character or just as yourself.
Register now, and through the looking glass we shall go…
We are also looking for businesses to partner with us and donate prizes and potential auction items. Please email us if you can provide items.
Supporters can help by donating Christmas goodies, including:
Donations can be dropped off between Tuesday-Thursday during business hours in the yellow bin at 99-101 Argus St, Cheltenham.
Individuals can also volunteer their time to pack hampers on Wednesday 4 December 2024 from 9.30am-midday.
Check out our Christmas Hampers news story.
Bayside Community Care supports Prison Fellowship in reaching out to families that have a family member in prison through their international program, Angel Tree.
On Christmas Day, thousands of children in Australia open a present from their father or mother or grandparent who is not there – they are in prison. If it weren’t for Angel Tree, these children would miss out on a gift from their missing relative.
Incarcerated relatives can nominate their children by supplying name, age, gender, carer’s contact details and, if possible, the interests of the children.
Prison Fellowship then calls on supporters and friends to donate gifts or money to buy gifts. These are then delivered to the homes of the children or given out at a prison Christmas party.
Bayside Community Care is collecting Christmas gifts for children for 2024.
A gift-packing day will also take place on Wednesday 4 December from 9.30am-1pm.
For many reasons, Christmas can be a difficult time for people. Matt’s Place community meals program runs a free Christmas lunch for anyone who may be alone for whatever reason, an opportunity to participate in the festive season.
The lunch features a free two-course Christmas lunch and runs at Cheltenham and Chelsea.
In 2024, the lunches will run on the following dates and locations:
For more information regarding other community Christmas lunches, click here.
Matt’s Place, open every Tuesday and Thursday, provides warm hospitality for those looking to connect with others. Guests can enjoy a delicious two-course meal and an opportunity to connect and socially interact with other community members.
Both Cheltenham and Chelsea programs have joined the Chatty Cafe scheme and open an hour before the meal is served for patrons to enjoy morning tea and a chat. Arrival times are Chelsea 10.45 am, and Cheltenham at 10.30 am.
Take-away meals are also available for guests who cannot dine in.
Allied health services such as hearing checks, dental checks, and vaccinations are provided at various times during the year. Hair Aid volunteers also provide free haircuts every six weeks.
Matt’s Place is part of the Chatty Cafe Scheme, promoting social connectedness and community engagement.
With rising living costs, Bayside Community Care aims to relieve the burden by providing emergency food relief for anyone struggling financially and needing food supplies.
Food hampers are accessible fortnightly by arrangement. Please call ahead of your visit.
A Health Care Card or Pension Card must be shown to be eligible for a hamper. Hampers are currently only available for those living in the Kingston and Bayside council areas.
Bayside Community Care also welcomes non-perishable donations from the community, such as coffee, tea, pasta, rice, tinned food, cereal, UHT milk and pasta sauces. These donations can be delivered to us between Tuesday to Thursday during business hours.
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