| ALL AREAS. WOMEN FROM 2009 BUSHFIRE AFFECTED REGIONS AROUND BEECHWORTH, BENDIGO, MITCHELL, MURRINDINDI, NILLUMBIK, WHITTLESEA, YARRA RANGES AND GIPPSLAND |
Workshops to be held at Alexandra, Warragul, Traralgon, Bendigo, Rosewhite & Healesville |
Women Gathering After Fires Workshops |
Women from 2009 Victorian Bushfire affected regions are invited to apply for small grants to start new women groups or to support existing groups. To get started you need to attend two workshop days. This program, funded by the Relief Fund is corodinated by Wangaratta Health's Women's Health division. More detail available at www.whealth.com.au )or on www.mitchellchs.org.au under Bushfire Links) or by calling Julie Tyler on 5722 3009 |
March/April 2010 |
| All Bushfire Affected Regions |
Telephone Service |
Bushfire EAR (Emergency Aftermath Rebuild) |
Telephone counselling service - upto 6 sessions - 1300 789 978 - register anytime |
24/7 intake |
| Buxton |
St Thomas" Anglican Church |
Emotions Anonymous International |
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Wednesday's Weekly - 7pm |
| Flowerdale |
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"Coping Skills" Stress & Relaxation Sessions |
Mitchell Community Health are running 2 hour sessions. Contact 5784 5555 and ask for "Coping Skills Program". |
On a weekday at 9.30am, 1pm or 6pm Demand driven |
| Flowerdale |
Community Hub |
Massage |
Hands on Health provide free massage for bushfire affected residents |
Each Tuesday Morning |
| Flowerdale |
Community Hall |
"Women of the Ranges" |
Women are invited to participate in building a dynamic and vibrant support network. Share what is happening for you and learn life-long coping skills. Contact Shery Lyons at Centacare on 5786 1016 for more detail |
Ongoing |
| Hume Region (DHS) |
Telephone Service |
Parenting after Bushfires |
Telephone support service - upto 3 sessions - 1800 880 660 - register 9am-5pm daily |
Demand driven - currently Wednesday & Thursday |
| Kinglake |
Centacare, 1/10 Main Rd (above Harvest Cafe) |
Singing and Sound at Kinglake |
Come along and join with others to joyfully explore your voice. No Experience Necessary ! |
Each Monday and Wednesday 2pm-3pm |
| Marysville |
The Chapel |
Chat & Cuppa |
Come and chat with Glenise & Jim |
Thursdays weekly 1-3pm |
| Wandong |
Wandong Hall on Rail St |
Social Gathering - Evening Group |
Following the success of the Ladies Morning Tea Group at the Kilmore Anglican Church, an evening group has been started for any fire affected person |
Each Thursday - 7.30pm |
| Yarra Glen |
Regional Re-Growth Centre (formerly Yarra Glen Community Fire Relief) 36 Bell St Yarra Glen |
Art Therapy for Children & young people touched by the bushfires |
Register on 9730 2839. 6-10yr olds 10am-11am, 11-16yr olds 11.30am-1pm |
November 28 start and continuing into 2010 |
| Yarra Glen |
Regional Re-Growth Centre (formerly Yarra Glen Community Fire Relief) 36 Bell St Yarra Glen |
Blokes Drop-In |
Wednesdays 1pm-3.30pm, Fridays 10am till whenever. Just came along when you can |
Each Wednesday & Friday |
| Yarra Glen |
Regional Re-Growth Centre (formerly Yarra Glen Community Fire Relief) 36 Bell St Yarra Glen |
Coffee & Chat |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am till whenever. Just come along when you can |
Each Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Yarra Glen |
Regional Re-Growth Centre (formerly Yarra Glen Community Fire Relief) 36 Bell St Yarra Glen |
Ladies Pamper Mornings |
To register conatct 9730 2839. Friday mornings 10am-noon |
Each Friday |
| Yarra Glen |
Regional Re-Growth Centre (formerly Yarra Glen Community Fire Relief) 36 Bell St Yarra Glen |
Craft 'n Chat |
To register, contact 9730 2839. Discover the creative side you never knew you had! |
Each Wednesday afternoon 1pm-3pm |
| Yea |
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"Coping Skills" Stress & Relaxation Sessions |
Mitchell Community Health are offering 2 hour sessions. Contact 5784 5555 and ask for "Coping Skills Program". |
On a weekday at 9.30am, 1pm or 6pm Demand driven |