Aurora Community Association in Epping, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Aurora Community Association

Locality: Epping, Victoria, Australia

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24.01.2022 Join us on Aurora Community Association (ACA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2020 with special guest Bronwyn Halfpenny MP who will speak about Victorian Government COVID-19 support initiatives. Date : Sat 4th Start Time : Sep 3 pm RSVP: Essential to http://acaagm2020.eventzilla.net by 5pm Thursday 3rd September. ...Continue reading

22.01.2022 The Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing Whittlesea City Council’s electoral structure and wants your input. The community has already had a say and the VEC has produced a preliminary report with two possible options for public consultation. Check out the report and have your say. http://vec.vic.gov.au/reviews/Whittlesearr.html

22.01.2022 Useful Websites for Covid-19 Fact sheet from the Victorian Government on Covid19... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-di Information on receiving the Job Seeker payment https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//how-register-your-in Register your business for the Job Keeper payment https://www.ato.gov.au/general/gen/JobKeeper-payment/ The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry can provide further information to Victorian businesses on the packages available to you. https://www.victorianchamber.com.au//covid-19-coronavirus- Carers Victoria offers special advice for carers on the effects of Covid19 https://www.carersvictoria.org.au//carers-victoria-update- Headspace provide tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds www.headspace.org.au Beyond Blue have expanded their programs during the Covid19 crisis. They offer free counselling by mental health professionals 24/7, both online and over the phone www.beyondblue.org.au QLife provides anonymous, peer support and referral to the LGBTIQ community www.qlife.org.au Thorne Harbor Health provides information on LFGTIQ health services. www.thorneharbour.org Living Positive Victoria has detailed information about how Covid19 effects those living with HIV. www.livingpositivevictoria.org.au Joy FM have a special podcast, ‘Well, well, well’, with regular health and HIV information for the LGBTIQ community www.joy.org.au/wellwellwell The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) is a statewide specialist family violence organisation with a wide range of services for those at risk of or experiencing family violence. www.dvrcv.org.au CoHealth, is a not-for-profit community health organisation located in Fitzroy, providing a wide range of counselling, health and aged care services. www.cohealth.org.au

20.01.2022 Happy New Year 2020

19.01.2022 We are looking for topics for our next Coffee and Chat in April.

17.01.2022 Reminder re ACA Virtual event this Sunday (21/06). Community feedback earlier in the year indicates rubbish dumping is an ongoing problem in our area, so we have invited Jocelyn Harte, the Resource Recovery Officer from City of Whittlesea to speak on the topic. Jocelyn will discuss: > problems associated with illegal rubbish dumping... > what happens if people get caught illegally dumping rubbish > what to do if you find dumped rubbish > how to report dumped rubbish > where to get rid of rubbish/ things you dont need Details of the event are below: When: Sunday 21st June 2020 Time: 3.00pm- 4.30pm Where: Online via Webex Link and instructions will be provided the day before the event via email to registered participants Please bring a cuppa and a snack to enjoy whilst Jocelyn speaks. RSVP: at https://coffee-and-chat-june-2020.eventzilla.net by 5pm, Saturday 20th June to ensure you are sent the event ID and password the evening before.

15.01.2022 Some useful contacts Health Information Victorian Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 Provides information on:- -What to do if you think you have the coronavirus... -What restrictions are in place when going outside your home? Telephone Interpreting Service 13 14 50 - For an interpreter to explain coronavirus information in other languages Food and groceries delivered to your home - Santino Continental Grocery Lalor 9465 0293 - Woolworths basic grocery box 1800 904 698 You can order online or ring the special number above. It is only for older Victorians, people with a disability, compromised immunity or compulsory isolation. It provides flour, sugar, toilet paper soap, pasta, crackers, lentils, canned fish and vegetables, tea, biscuits, sweet snacks. - Coles Priority Service click and collect online For older Victorians and carers you order online then pick up that order - Marino Bros Fresh fruit and vegetables 9372 6111 Home delivers fruit and vegetables - Gilly’s Meats Butcher 9716 2204 Home delivers meat. Minimum for deliver $5 People in crisis financial or isolation Care Packs 1800 675 398. - People in mandatory self-isolation and have no support are eligible for Care Packs provided by the Andrews State Government. Whittlesea Community Connections 9401 6644 - Provides emergency relief, help to get hardship relief from electricity gas and water bills, medical transport and support for medical expenses for asylum seekers Asklizzie 9418 7400 - Provides advice and referrals on services for people in need from clothing to food parcels Doorways emergency relief 9436 9200 - [email protected] St Vincent De Paul Society Epping 84053360 Mental Health Support LifeLine 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 MensLine 1300 789 978

15.01.2022 You are in invited to come along to the Aurora Community Association's Virtual Coffee and Chat event to connect with the Epping North/ Wollert community everyone is welcome. Community feedback earlier in the year indicates rubbish dumping is an ongoing problem in our area, so we have invited Jocelyn Harte, the Resource Recovery Officer from City of Whittlesea to speak on the topic. Jocelyn will discuss: > problems associated with illegal rubbish dumping... > what happens if people get caught illegally dumping rubbish > what to do if you find dumped rubbish > how to report dumped rubbish > where to get rid of rubbish/ things you dont need Details of the event are below: When: Sunday 21st June 2020 Time: 3.00pm- 4.30pm Where: Online via Webex Link and instructions will be provided the day before the event via email to registered participants Please bring a cuppa and a snack to enjoy whilst Jocelyn speaks. RSVP: https://coffee-and-chat-june-2020.eventzilla.net by 5pm, Saturday 20th June to ensure you are sent the event ID and password the evening before. We hope to see you there Aurora Community Association

08.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restriction, ACA Coffee and Chat planned for this month has been cancelled. Revised date will be advised later.

02.01.2022 Hello all, check out this opportunity to support local CFA. If you can help out with BBQ to support the event, please send an email to [email protected] by Monday 17/02