Greater Grampians

Stawell Thrift Shop

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 4:30pm M-F 10am-1pm Sat

31-35 Wimmera St Stawell

Come browse our collection of quality second-hand clothing and household items. Find bargain, treasure or being an upcycle project from our wide selection of locally donated goods.

Store is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday 10 am to 1 pm.  Buy a plant and all proceeds go to the Red Shield Appeal to support other programs in Stawell.

Goods are donated to the back door during open hours, or in the big bins using small bags only, after hours. Do not leave goods at the front or rear doors.

Indigenous Groups

We have an Indegenous group that meet monthly at our Ararat site. Phone Budja Budja Halls Gap to get a copy of their month newsletter to know all the details. Their phone number is 5356 4751.

House Churches

Wednesday, Sunday

We run a series of Home churches across Ararat, Stawell and St Arnaud. Please contact the officer 0457 833 435 for more information.

Emergency Relief

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-2pm

ARARAT: If you find yourself struggling financial or emotionally and would like some support: there are 5 Churches in Ararat that have a rotational Emergency Relief system. Please check the roster (usually located on the doors or outside notice board) to see where Emergency Relief is that week. Each Church holds Relief for one week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-2pm when rostered on. Or you can phone us: 5352 2720 to find out more details.

 

STAWELL: For clothing or homeless needs, go to our Thrift Shop in Stawell. The staff will help you with what we have. For food or financial support – go the The Cottage, located at 20 Sloane Street, Stawell. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Out of hours emergency contact: 0408 038 949. To contact the Officer from Ararat, call 0457 833 435 for needs outside of these.

Care for Cuppa

Tuesday, Wednesday 1-3pm

Stawell Thrift Shop

Come to the community room at Stawell Thrift Shop for a cuppa (home made cake/slice or biscuits) and chat (game or festivity!) in a caring and friendly environment.

Ararat Thrift Shop

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm M-F, 9am to 2pm Sat

88 Vincent Street, Ararat

Come browse our collection of quality second-hand clothing and household items. Be one of the many who find all they need (and more!) in our well presented store. One can find items for every member of the family. Take a look in our large furniture display room to find something worth upcycling. Ample off street parking. Store is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm. Cool drinks and bottle water available @$2. All donations must be presented to staff during open hours, or left in the big bin using small bags when not open. Do not leave goods at the front door.

Art Group - Stawell

Friday Friday 10am-2pm

15 King Street

Come together and enjoy some Art in a friendly supportive environment

Gathering

Sunday

Ararat Church

Our House Churches comes together to worship and participate in a combined gathering about every 6 weeks. This combined gathering will be posted in our Facebook page along with what we are studying in House Church. Keep an eye out for times and what to bring (if needed) for a meal together.

Family Matters

Sunday

Ararat Church

Monthly gathering of families for a community table and faith discussions. Check our Facebook site for more information. 

Women's Bible Study - Ararat

Tuesday 1:30pm - 3pm

Ararat Church

A meeting with others from our local community to develop new friendships and explore faith together.

Women of Worth - Stawell

Tuesday 10am - 12 noon

15 King Street

An informal community table for women to come together and discuss faith in a relaxed atmospere. At our Stawell location

Community Meal

Tuesday 6pm

Ararat Hall

Community Meal where you can get a free 2 course meal. To book a spot call 0459 400 256.