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31/08/2024

There's still time to grab some tickets!! 🕺✨

Bring the kids to the Stawell Harness Racing first-ever Blues Festival and create a family and Father's Day Weekend tradition for years to come!!

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
▪️Chair
▪️Comfortable Dancing Shoes
▪️Cash or Card for Food & Drinks
▪️Your BluesFest Ticket 🎟️
▪️The Next Generation to experience live blues music 🎶
▪️Your Love of All Things Blues and Community Spirit 💙
▪️Warm Clothing & Blanket: The marquee has a heating system, but with the weather, it’s always good to be cozy. We hope you’ll warm up on the dancefloor!

𝗧𝗼-𝗗𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:
▪️Book Your Accommodation: Great deals are available at Stawell Grampians Gate Caravan Park, Coorrabin Motor Inn and Great Western Hotel.
▪️Map Out Your Day: Plan your activities and, if needed, check the schedule for the shuttle bus timetable.
▪️Grab a Father's Day Ticket: Looking for the perfect present? This is it! 🎁

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:
▪️Children Are Welcome: Bring the little ones to enjoy the entire festival with you!
▪️Passouts: Feel free to come and go – you won’t be locked in the marquee.
▪️No Weather Worries: The event is inside a giant marquee, so you’ll be sheltered.
▪️Fully Licensed & Catered: No BYO alcohol or food; everything you need is at the event.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴:
▪️There is parking available in and around the venue for easy access.
▪️Don't forget, a shuttle bus is available if you don't want to drive to the festival. Two of the pickup locations are two of the accommodation options listed above.

Join us for a day full of music, community, and fun for all ages!

28/08/2024

Subscribe! Spread the word! Learn about upcoming live entertainment near you and collect some sweet deals! Support your local and the entertainment industry and get out and about and have some fun!

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26/08/2024

The battle between Google Ads and SEO has been a long one. Lack of understanding, lack of results or advice from others muddies the water for both. Here's the plain and simple facts:

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝑬𝑶 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆'𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔:

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗦 (𝗣𝗮𝘆-𝗣𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗣𝗖)
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: You pay to have your website show up in the top positions of Google search results for specific keywords. Every time someone clicks on your ad, you pay a fee (hence, "pay-per-click").
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: Google Ads provide instant results. Your website can start appearing in the top positions as soon as you launch the campaign.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: You have control over which keywords trigger your ads, how much you're willing to pay, and who sees them (targeting by location, demographics, etc.).
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Ads are typically marked as "Sponsored" and appear at the top or bottom of the search results page.
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: You pay for each click, and costs can add up, especially in competitive industries.

𝗦𝗘𝗢 (𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: SEO focuses on optimizing your website to naturally rank higher in Google's organic (non-paid) search results by improving content, keywords, site structure, and backlinks.
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: SEO is a long-term strategy. It takes time to see significant results, as it involves improving the overall quality and relevance of your site.
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Once you achieve a high rank through SEO, you can maintain that position for a longer period without ongoing payment (unlike PPC).
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Organic search results are often seen as more credible by users since they're not marked as "Sponsored."
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: While SEO efforts (like hiring an SEO expert) have costs, you do not pay for each visitor who clicks on your site, making it more cost-effective over the long term.

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗛
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗦:
🟣Immediate visibility and traffic.
🟣Highly targeted ads, perfect for promoting time-sensitive offers or new products.
🟣You can easily measure results and adjust your strategy quickly.
𝗦𝗘𝗢:
🟣Sustainable long-term traffic.
🟣Builds trust and authority over time.
🟣More cost-effective in the long run.

𝐂o𝐦b𝐢n𝐢n𝐠 𝐁o𝐭h:
Using both Google Ads and SEO together can be powerful. Google Ads can drive immediate traffic while your SEO strategy builds over time. This way, you cover both short-term and long-term goals for your business.

With Kudo (our preferred and powerful platform) SEO, you can strengthen your website's SEO foundation while considering Google Ads to boost visibility faster. Add to this powerful and targeted Meta ads .... we've got you covered. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑛

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15/08/2024

Did someone say cupcakes?! 🧁

The 16th of August is Cupcake Day, which has been traditionally held to support the RSPCA, but please consider the many self-funding ethical animal charities in your local area.

How many cupcakes are you eating?

10/08/2024

Funds raised on Red Nose Day over the last 30 years have resulted in an incredible 80 percent reduction in sudden infant deaths. That’s 11,357 babies saved and counting.
You can donate through their website or host an event to raise funds for this amazing cause.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: 5% of your ongoing invoices will be donated to Red Nose - reply to this post to get started!

Are you celebrating silly this Red Nose Day?🔴

08/08/2024

𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏!

This week is Homelessness Week. I'm not going to go into all the stats and facts, but instead, ask you to take a few minutes to watch these videos and, if you can, donate some chocolate the team from the Steps Outreach Service can give to the people they visit day and night on the steps of Melbourne 🙏

👉https://vimeo.com/215793309
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_2RcbmkAWk

We would also love donations of small torches, batteries, and lollies.

We are more than happy to collect from our office in Thomastown or send your donation directly to;
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄
Manager: Anne Mitchell
[email protected]
03 9470 2972
PO Box 1040, Robinson VIC 3019

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
Unit 1, 668 Somerville Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
27 Station St, Dandenong VIC 3175

Thank you in anticipation.

The photo in the graphic below is the 2nd prize-winning entry from the Homelessness Photography Competition.
'Ghostly reflections of times past' by Jennifer Huynh

Cadbury Dairy Milk Barossa Valley Chocolate Company Margaret River Chocolate Company The Hershey Company Nestlé Mondelēz International Dove Ritter Sport Mars, Incorporated Guylian Milka Toblerone Jacques Genin HERSHEY'S Tony's Chocolonely GODIVA Lindt Theo Chocolate Ghirardelli Chocolate Company La Maison du Chocolat Hu Kitchen Raaka Chocolate Lake Champlain Chocolates

18/07/2024

Hi everyone,

Powered by Reach Social Media, we've created Australia's Biggest Gig Guide! While we're still perfecting a few details and planning to expand our features, we're excited about what's to come. 😃

I will be forever grateful for your support in spreading the word. Please share our page and website with your family and friends. Let's revive entertainment, support venues, and bring back some good old-fashioned fun! 🙏

www.australiasbiggestgigguide.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560703414576&mibextid=ZbWKwL

17/07/2024

Get ready to express yourself—July 17th is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 😄🎉It's the perfect day to celebrate those tiny icons that say so much with just a single image. Why Celebrate? Emojis have become a universal language, helping us convey emotions, reactions, and even entire stories without a single word. They make our digital conversations more fun and lively!

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Did you know the first set of emojis was created in 1999 by Japanese artist Shigetaka Kurita? Now, there are over 3,000 emojis available on most devices!

So, on July 17th, let your emojis do the talking and join in the fun. Happy World Emoji Day! 😎🎈

06/07/2024

Having to move out of my big office into a much smaller one is not a big problem to have! Making room for 2 new team members is a fabulous feeling, as is having family who can help with the heavy lifting!! 😀

21/06/2024

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘! Australia's Biggest Gig Guide is nearly here!! Follow the page, subscribe, and get ready to receive exclusive offers from venues and find some fabulous events Australia-wide!

21/06/2024

We're excited to join once again the global initiative of Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, 21 June 2024.

This special day serves as a reminder of pets' important role in our lives, promoting a healthier work-life balance and fostering a more positive work environment.

At Reach Social Media, we do this all year round!! 🐾❤

10/06/2024

Beatles Legacy is an incredible concept act dedicated to faithfully recreating the iconic Beatles' music, energy, and charisma. The band is made up of talented musicians who share a great passion for the music of the Fab Four. They meticulously recreate the sound and spirit of the Beatles’ legendary performances.

The Beatles Legacy Band consists of highly skilled musicians, each possessing a deep understanding of the Beatles’ musical style. From John Lennon’s distinctive rhythm guitar and vocals to Paul McCartney’s melodic bass lines and harmonies, George Harrison’s iconic lead guitar work, and Ringo Starr’s impeccable drumming, the band members are devoted to capturing every nuance of the original Beatles’ sound.

The band consistently sells out shows, and we are incredibly proud to work with this exceptional group that celebrates all things The Beatles and the individual members. Here's a video from their recent sold-out show at Bunjil Theatre.

Visit their website www.beatleslegacy.com.au to check out future show dates and to book them for your next event!

10/06/2024

08/06/2024

Reach Social Media are helping to collect warm clothing and bed linen for kids aged newborn to 16 years old for Big Group Hug. Every child deserves to feel warm and comfortable. Unfortunately, many children in our community live without the most basic necessities - warm clothing and bedding. This is where you come in!
👇
We’re asking the community to donate 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟏-𝟏𝟔 (𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝟒-𝟏𝟔 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝) for distribution to the families we support in the cold winter months and year-round. Drop items off at our office from 9am - 5pm,.
Reach Social Media
6/23 Heyington Ave, Thomastown.
𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Big Group Hug has been supporting vulnerable children in Victoria one Big Group Hug at a time for 10 years now and we are proud to help them to help children and families in need.
If you don't live or have a business near or around Thomastown, one of the Community Bank Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Doreen-Mernda & Kinglake locations below. 👇

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 (not taking donations atm)
8/75-77 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek
Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5pm

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦
Shop 3, 958 Main Road, Eltham
Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5pm

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐝𝐚
Shop 3, 101 Hazel Glen Road, Doreen
Mon - Fri 9.30am-5pm
(closed from 1pm-2pm)

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞
808 Main Road, Hurstbridge
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤
Shop 4, 1 Victoria Road, Kinglake
Mon - Fri 9.30am-5pm
(closed from 1pm-2pm)

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅?
All of the things. From tracksuit pants to long sleeved tops, jumpers, coats, beanies, scarves, winter PJ's and bedding. We need winter warmers in all sizes but are particularly low on sizes 4-16.
See full list below: ⬇️

𝑾𝙄𝑵𝙏𝑬𝙍 𝘾𝑳𝙊𝑻𝙃𝑰𝙉𝑮
(New or Pre-loved)
• Long sleeve tops
• Pants
• Jumpers
• Coats/Jackets
• Beanies
• Scarves
• Winter pyjamas

𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝘿 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙉
(New or Pre-loved)
• Sheets
• Quilt covers
• Pillow slip/cover
• Blankets
• Mattress Protectors
• NEW doonas/quilts

𝘾𝙊𝙏 & 𝘽𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙏 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙉
(New or Pre-loved)
• Fitted sheet
• Blankets
• Mattress Protectors
• Flat sheets

06/06/2024

Mark your calendars and loosen your belts—𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is coming! Celebrated on the first Friday of June, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite round treats with a hole in the middle (or not, we don’t judge).

So, grab a donut (or a dozen) and enjoy every bite. We know we will!! Happy National Donut Day! 🍩😆

04/06/2024

Get ready to make a difference! Today is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet. Let's unite to make our planet greener and cleaner. Every small action counts towards a big impact. Happy World Environment Day! 🌿🌏

02/06/2024

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 💜
Mabo Day is celebrated annually on June 3rd, honoring Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Mer Island man who successfully challenged the concept of terra nullius—'land belonging to no one.' Mabo Day is a time to remember Eddie Mabo's courage and the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to their land.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞?
The Mabo case (Mabo v Queensland [No 2] 1992) was spearheaded by Eddie Koiki Mabo. He fought against the legal idea that Australia and the Torres Strait Islands weren't owned by Indigenous peoples because they didn't 'use' the land as Europeans did. Despite Indigenous peoples' deep connection to their land, language, and customs, terra nullius allowed their dispossession.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭?
The Mabo case, which took over ten years, ended with a High Court decision recognizing native title. This landmark ruling led to the Native Title Act 1993, enabling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make legal claims to their lands.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐨'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲
Sadly, Eddie Mabo passed away five months before the historic decision on June 3, 1992. He, along with his co-plaintiffs, was posthumously awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal. In 2015, the Sydney Observatory honored him by naming a star, celebrating his legacy and the importance of astronomy to Indigenous cultures.

01/06/2024

Heads up restaurateurs!! 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is just around the corner🧀

Hold onto your hats, cheese aficionados—June 4th is National Cheese Day, a day solely dedicated to the love of cheese in all its glorious forms!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞?
This day is all about paying homage to the centuries-old tradition of cheese-making. From the tangiest blues to the creamiest bries, every cheese has its own story and flavor profile that deserves to be celebrated. (Even Vegan Cheese!)

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬!
How are you going to celebrate the Cheesiest Day?

So, mark June 4th on your calendar, grab your favourite cheeses, and get ready to celebrate in the cheesiest way possible and even advertise you serve the much sought-after - vegan cheese!!
Happy National Cheese Day! 🧀🎉

31/05/2024

Looking for a Finance Broker? You can trust Two Broker Girls! 🙌

29/05/2024

𝑨𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑮𝑳𝑬!
If you're a user of Google Profile Chat, check your emails from an email from Google advising Business Profile Chat is going away starting 15th July. Instructions in your email allow you to see a record of past chats and download your chat history.💬

18/05/2024

Get involved business owners. Great cause 🌼 and a great way to be seen! 👀

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3b5Zc2EWai8qJbWR/?mibextid=oFDknk

16/05/2024

Reach Social Media are helping to collect warm clothing and bed linen for kids aged newborn to 16 years old for Big Group Hug. Every child deserves to feel warm and comfortable. Unfortunately, many children in our community live without the most basic necessities - warm clothing and bedding. This is where you come in!
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We’re asking the community to donate 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟏-𝟏𝟔 (𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝟒-𝟏𝟔 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝) for distribution to the families we support in the cold winter months and year-round. Drop items off at our office from 9am - 5pm,.
Reach Social Media
6/23 Heyington Ave, Thomastown.

Big Group Hug has been supporting vulnerable children in Victoria one Big Group Hug at a time for 10 years now and we are proud to help them to help children and families in need.

If you don't live or have a business near or around Thomastown, one of the Community Bank Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Doreen-Mernda & Kinglake locations below. 👇

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤
8/75-77 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek
Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5pm

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦
Shop 3, 958 Main Road, Eltham
Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5pm

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐝𝐚
Shop 3, 101 Hazel Glen Road, Doreen
Mon - Fri 9.30am-5pm
(closed from 1pm-2pm)

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞
808 Main Road, Hurstbridge
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤
Shop 4, 1 Victoria Road, Kinglake
Mon - Fri 9.30am-5pm
(closed from 1pm-2pm)

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅?
All of the things. From tracksuit pants to long sleeved tops, jumpers, coats, beanies, scarves, winter PJ's and bedding. We need winter warmers in all sizes but are particularly low on sizes 4-16.
See full list below: ⬇️

𝑾𝙄𝑵𝙏𝑬𝙍 𝘾𝑳𝙊𝑻𝙃𝑰𝙉𝑮
(New or Pre-loved)

• Long sleeve tops
• Pants
• Jumpers
• Coats/Jackets
• Beanies
• Scarves
• Winter pyjamas

𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝘿 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙉
(New or Pre-loved)
• Sheets
• Quilt covers
• Pillow slip/cover
• Blankets
• Mattress Protectors
• NEW doonas/quilts

𝘾𝙊𝙏 & 𝘽𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙏 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙉
(New or Pre-loved)
• Fitted sheet
• Blankets
• Mattress Protectors
• Flat sheets

15/05/2024

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested. 🙏

The team is growing, and we're on the hunt for an exceptional individual who is excited to work with a fast-paced team, performing a wide variety of tasks related to Manufacturing.

Scan the code, or click on https://www.seek.com.au/job/75850675?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1 to apply.

08/05/2024

The post below makes our hearts sing! 🎶Sending a heartfelt thank you to TOKYO groove jyoshi; Neko, Emi, MiMi, Rina and the fabulous Peter who put their trust in us and took us into their Tokyo Groove family. It was pure joy working for this band and their management. We are looking forward to TOKYO Groove Jyoshi's next Aussie tour. 💜

05/05/2024

🤣𝗪𝙤𝑟𝒍𝙙 𝑳𝐚𝘶𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝗿 𝐷𝒂𝙮, the one day where the world collectively agrees to let out their inner hyenas and giggle until their tummies ache! 🤣🌎

On this joyous occasion, it's as if the planet Earth turns into one giant comedy club, with laughter echoing from every corner. People gather in parks, plazas, and living rooms, armed with jokes, puns, and funny anecdotes, ready to unleash waves of laughter that could rival a pack of howler monkeys!

Imagine a scenario where the whole world participates in a synchronized belly laugh - it's a cacophony of chuckles, guffaws, and snorts, echoing across continents and transcending language barriers.

On World Laughter Day, even the grumpiest of grumps can't help but crack a smile as contagious laughter fills the air. It's a day where laughter truly becomes the universal language, connecting us all in a symphony of silliness.

So, tag your friends to make you laugh, loosen those funny bones, and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt because on May 5th, the world is one big joke, and we're all in on it! 😂🎉

26/04/2024

Swing by Meridian Park Cafe at 1 Goodyear Drive, Thomastown, VIC 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!!! The first 20 coffee orders will be compliments of Reach Social Media! ☕ One per person— let's spread the caffeinated love. 🤗

Embarking from a humble home office in Diamond Creek, Reach Social Media then set up shop in Eltham before finding a new home in Thomastown a year later. As a token of appreciation for our roots in Diamond Creek and our welcoming new neighbours in Thomastown, we're offering a complimentary coffee on us. ❤️

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25/04/2024

To the Anzacs, both past and present, we express our gratitude.

23/04/2024

Embarking from a humble home office in Diamond Creek, Reach Social Media then set up shop in Eltham before finding a new home in Thomastown a year later. As a token of appreciation to our roots in Diamond Creek and our welcoming new neighbors in Thomastown, we're offering a complimentary coffee on us. ❤️

Swing by Meridian Park Cafe at 1 Goodyear Drive, Thomastown, VIC this Friday, or Platters Cafe & Bar at Shop 1/67 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek, VIC on Sunday. The first 20 coffee orders at each location will be compliments of Reach Social Media! ☕ One per person— let's spread the caffeinated love. 🤗

22/04/2024

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 celebrates our planet's beauty and emphasizes the importance of environmental protection.🌍

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐲:
👉Implementing energy-efficient practices.
👉Reducing waste through recycling programs.
👉Supporting local and sustainable suppliers.
👉Encouraging telecommuting to reduce carbon emissions from commuting.
👉Investing in renewable energy sources.
👉Promoting water conservation efforts.
👉Implementing green packaging solutions.
👉Educating employees and customers about eco-friendly practices.
👉Donating to environmental organizations and causes.
👉Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products.
👉Implementing composting programs for organic waste.
👉Encouraging carpooling or providing incentives for using public transportation.

Let's at least choose one!