GrowAbility Nursery

10/01/2026

We do know someone who’s loving this heat… 🐾☀️

Our Kangaroo Paw is thriving while the rest of us are melting 🥵🌿
A true-blue Aussie native, it loves full sun, dry soil, and putting on a show even in a heatwave.

It’s a good reminder that some things bloom in tough conditions — and we can too!

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Nursery Closed

Due to the extreme heat expected the GrowAbility Nursery will be closed today and will reopen Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

08/01/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems.🌡️

While anyone can be affected, people who are young, old, pregnant, socially isolated, have acute or chronic health problems or limited ways to keep cool, are more at risk.

Tips to protect yourself and others:
🧊 Stay cool. Use air conditioning or a fan. Wear light, loose clothing. Keep skin wet with a spray bottle, sponge or by taking cool showers. If you can’t keep cool at home, think about going to a public pool or air-conditioned building.

💧 Stay hydrated. Keep drinking fluids before you feel thirsty, especially if outdoors and performing physical activity.

👪 Check in with family, friends and neighbours. Let people know you are OK and check in with those who are at increased risk and may need support.

📆 Plan ahead. Watch the forecast and plan activities at cooler times of day.

🚗 Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars.

🆘 If needed, ring Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24 or contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
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07/01/2026

Dear Customers,

Due to the forecast extreme heat over the next two days, GrowAbility will be closing early today at 12:00pm and will be closed all day tomorrow to ensure the safety of all our staff.

We will reopen on Saturday the 10th at our regular trading hours.

Take care and stay out of the heat

06/01/2026

🌡️ Extreme Heat Update – Christie Centre & Social Enterprises 🌡️

With extreme heat (> 40oC) forecast over the coming days, the Christie Centre and our Social Enterprises will be making temporary changes to services and operating hours to keep everyone safe.

To protect the wellbeing of participants, staff, volunteers and the wider community:

• Some services or activities may be adjusted, shortened or paused
• Outdoor activities may be reduced or cancelled
• Opening and closing times may change at short notice

These decisions are made with the health and safety of our people as our highest priority.

We will share information and any changes as they occur on our pages and appreciate your understanding and patience.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact us. Please take care in the heat, stay hydrated and check in on one another.

Thank you for your continued support of the Christie Centre and our social enterprises 💛

29/12/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstance the nursery will be closed TODAY, Tuesday 30/12.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

GrowAbility team

24/12/2025

Reminder of opening and closures at the Christie Centre and it's Social Enterprises.

A fun and safe holidays.

24/12/2025

There’s no greater gift than community 💛 Joy, connection, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit 🎄💛

A lunch a play, gifts and and Santa what a way to finish the year.

A very Merry Christmas to EVERYONE and a Happy New Year

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Update from GrowAbility Nursery 🎄

Please note that GrowAbility will be closing early today at 3:00pm as we head into the Christmas break.

We’d like to thank our wonderful customers and supporters for another great year of backing our social enterprise and the people we support. 💚

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and festive Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 🌱✨

Growability and Christie Centre Teams

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas message🎄

As we come to the close of another year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every part of the Christie Centre family — our participants, staff, partners, volunteers, supporters, friends, and our broader community ❤️🎄

Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, I hope it brings you moments of love, laughter, connection, and comfort. This year has been filled with many challenges and many moments of joy, and through it all, your kindness, generosity, and commitment have been deeply felt. I am incredibly grateful for the care, time, and heart each of you brings to the Christie Centre — it truly makes a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our work throughout 2025. I wish you all a safe, peaceful, and happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones as we continue our journey together in 2026.

With gratitude and warmest wishes,

Nadiene Lynch (Nadsy)
CEO, The Christie Centre

21/12/2025

Special Community Vigil in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting hosted by SMECC and the MRCC - A Heart-warming gathering of Community on the day.