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Ballarat East Neighbourhood House

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 422 612 052

Address: Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Friends of Black Hill Reserve are hosting weekly Covid-safe working bees on Sundays from 1.30 - 3pm at the Black Hill Flat Native Garden! They’ll be spreading mulch, weeding weeds, repairing guards, and/or planting plants. Bring your own tools if you can, or just bring yourself. BYO gloves. Numbers are limited to 10 or less, so please register by sending an email to [email protected], or ringing Neil on 0418 979 892.

25.01.2022 We've set a new date for our FREE class: 'All about Android + Samsung Galaxy Tablets', held via Zoom. Friday 27 November, 1.00pm 3.00pm To register, email [email protected] ... or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052. Tag a friend who might like to participate!

25.01.2022 This is a lovely quiet Sunday morning activity! Join Ricci as she reads Alexander's Outing, for Ballarat Reads Online.

25.01.2022 Do you, or someone you know, wish to learn more about your Android or Samsung Galaxy Tablet? Our FREE class this Friday could be just for you! Friday 27 November from 1-3pm via Zoom ... To register, email [email protected] or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052.

24.01.2022 VALiD 'Families as Planning Partners' Course The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House is proud to be establishing a partnership with VALID - Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability. VALiD is an award-winning organisation that has been at the forefront of advocating for people with a disability in Victoria since 1989. Over that time, VALiD has developed training tools, information and resources, and advocacy to help empower people with disability and their ...families. VALiD actively engages with families to empower them and encourage person-centred approaches. They provide courses and information sessions on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) throughout Victoria. VALiD are offering their Families as Planning Partners course online, starting in October. The course is run over 4 weeks and supports families with their family members ‘NDIS plan’ and ‘Whole of Life Plan’, and lots more. For more information, click on this link: https://www.valid.org.au/training-pr/training-for-families/

24.01.2022 The 2020 National NAIDOC Poster: Shape of Land artwork, by Noongar and Saibai Islander man Tyrown Waigana. Tyrown’s passion for art and design began at an early age and his goal is to make a living of being an artist and take on exciting new creative projects. Shape of Land description: The Rainbow Serpent came out of the Dreamtime to create this land. It is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of Australia, which symbolises how it created our lands. ... The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to the Rainbow Serpent, thus our connection to country. The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime. The figure inside the shape of Australia is a representation of Indigenous Australians showing that this country - since the dawn of time - Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land. Find out more here: https://www.naidoc.org.au//waigana-wins-coveted-naidoc-202

24.01.2022 Victoria is developing a new Youth Strategy! The Youth Affairs Council Victoria are supporting the Victorian Government to ensure young people are at the heart of Victoria’s new Youth Strategy. Have your say on what is important for young people in your local area through dedicated community forums facilitated by young people. The Central Highlands Forum is TOMORROW, Thursday 12 November 1.00 -3.30pm. ... Register here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJwoduurpz4qG91XPqkUIOGEb-jToGT3LRrG Find out more here: https://www.yacvic.org.au//advocacy/shape-victorias-youth/

23.01.2022 In partnership with the Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House is offering four FREE legal webinars. To find out more and book: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/support/legal-support

23.01.2022 Have Your Say! Are you aged 18 to 25? Do you identify as belonging to a culturally and linguistically diverse background? The CALD Communities Taskforce encourages you to complete a short, 20-minute, anonymous survey about your actions and experiences during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ... Complete the survey by 11.59pm on Sunday 29 November. Eligible participants who complete the survey will receive a $20 gift card for a retailer of their choice for their time! Click on this link: https://dhhschange.syd1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_b402yD2k07c

22.01.2022 Good morning everyone and happy Monday! We hope you were able to enjoy some time in the sun yesterday, wasn't it a beautiful day. Kate has potted up 20 tubes of curly leaf parsley after letting her parsely go to seed. Each tube has 2-3 little seedlings. Kate is going to leave these at the front door of the Eureka Hall from midday today. ... Anyone is welcome to come and collect a seedling for free, with love from Kate.

22.01.2022 Lake Esmond in Spring We have posted previously about Lake Esmond, one of our favourite places to walk in the Ballarat East area. Kate very kindly took these beautiful photos of Lake Esmond during springtime and we thought you'd love to see them. Lake Esmond is bordered by Larter and Lal Lal Streets in Canadian. Two different paths make their way around the Lake, with one close to the water and one set further back. The lakeside path is mostly flat, and the outer path inc...ludes a couple of short but relatively steep slopes. The paths can be a little muddy after the rain so good walking shoes would be recommended. There is a fantastic large grassed area perfect for the kids to run around, along with a great playground. Public Toilets are available too.

20.01.2022 Thank you to Ballarat Times News Group for this fantastic article. We really appreciate their support in sharing our story.

20.01.2022 FREE CLASS THIS FRIDAY! Join us for "All About Android & Samsung Galaxy Tablets" Friday 27 November from 1-3pm via Zoom ... To register, email [email protected] or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052.

19.01.2022 This is fantastic news for Regional Victoria. Thank you Belinda Coates for sharing this straightforward information. We hope you are enjoying this beautiful sunny day.

19.01.2022 Last Call for Registrations! Join us for our FREE "All About Android & Samsung Galaxy Tablets" class tomorrow! Friday 27 November from 1-3pm via Zoom ... To register, email [email protected] or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052.

18.01.2022 Drawing Group Our Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Drawing Group were very excited to come together for a handful of face-to-face classes at the beginning of term, and also enjoyed a fabulous visit to the Art Gallery of Ballarat However, restrictions once again intervened. Not to be defeated, the Drawing Group has remained active throughout, by participating and sharing with one another from home. With many, many thanks to volunteer tutor Jenette, who has been setting ch...allenges for the Group and offering feedback via messages and emails. It has been wonderful to see the Group keep connected with one another. Group members have created some fabulous drawings, which they have kindly agreed to share with our Facebook community. We thank them for sharing and think they are wonderful!

17.01.2022 This Wednesday 27 October, from 10.30 am - 11.30 am, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House is hosting a FREE online Digital Literacy Session with Rachel from nbn Local: MyGov. To find out more and book your place: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/support/digital-literacy

17.01.2022 Get Creative with Bianca! Free online sessions via Zoom, 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm, Tuesdays. Save your old threads from landfill and do your bit to contribute to the circular use of resources while learning an easy, fun, traditional skill. Make weaving sticks for various hand weaving projects and learn how to create a stick loom for large projects. To book and find out more: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/get-creative

16.01.2022 Some amazing statistics shared by Ballarat Council! Do you have a favourite tree in Ballarat East? Please share your photos below!

16.01.2022 We thought you might like to view the Canadian Lead Primary School Junior Art Exhibition Well done to the students on their fabulous artworks!

16.01.2022 "In Saturn's Rings" Premiere This Wednesday (tomorrow) is the online showing of the premiere of the film 'In Saturn's Rings', with the Filmmakers and Q & A time. This was due to be shown in theatres in the USA but due to Covid-19, the Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum now has access to a once-only online showing for a small fee. 'In Saturn’s Rings' is a grand tour of the universe starring Saturn. From the earliest images after the Big Bang to the final photographs... of the Cassini mission, 'In Saturn’s Rings', is a journey of the heart, mind and spirit that moves audiences with some of the most amazing space images ever seen. Over 7.5 million real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking and immersive crossing space and time. 'In Saturn’s Rings' was not produced with computer-generated images. Instead, the filmmaker painstakingly employed multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over fifty volunteers in Adobe Photoshop, GIMP and custom Java/ImageJ programming tools. The film is set to powerful music composed and performed by Pieter Schlosser and Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber performed by the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020 Time: 9.50am Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/652673

16.01.2022 Happy Monday everyone! What a beautiful sunny day! We really are experiencing all different weather conditions at the moment aren't we!? Is your garden looking glorious now that we have reached spring? The Brown Hill Community Newsletter are running a competition where you can share a photo of your garden! Five lucky winners will receive a Bakers Delight Bakery Hill voucher - we all know how delicious fresh bread and baked goodies are! Click on the original post below to head over to their page and submit your entry!

15.01.2022 Good morning to our Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Facebook community! We hope you are keeping safe and well. It's quite a wintry forecast for this week, but hopefully we are treated to some beautiful spring sun soon During these challenging times, taking care of our mental health is as important as ever. As part of Women's Health Week, one of our local partners, Ballarat Community Health, shared this fantastic presentation by Accredited Practicing Dietitian Carly Tay...lor on how gut health can affect mental health. Click on the video link below to view the presentation.

14.01.2022 Spring blooms in Ballarat East! We have noticed some beautiful flowers throughout Ballarat East recently. Cherry blossoms, wattle, camellias and happy wanderers among many others...their colours are fabulous. There's no doubt it remains a challenging time at the moment, but we hope the spring flowers are bringing you joy. We have taken a few photos to share with you.... We'd love to see your snaps below!

14.01.2022 Want to save time by completing your banking online? Our FREE "Introduction to Online Banking" Class is on tomorrow! To register, email [email protected]... or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052 Tag a friend who might be interested below!

14.01.2022 R U OK Day Today is R U OK Day, a national campaign throughout Australia which encourages us to support those who are struggling by asking them "are you okay?" If you've noticed that a family member, friend, colleague, neighbour or someone else you know or care about doesn't seem to be themselves, @ [158084124220520:274:R U OK Day] recommend following the four simple steps below. Every day is a day to ask someone R U OK? if you are concerned, as a conversation can cha...nge a life. This year's R U OK Day message is "there's more to say after R U OK?" You can learn what to say next by visiting www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day We would like to take a moment to ask our followers, "are you okay?"

14.01.2022 Check out this fabulous new public artwork by awarded artist Briony Galligan, 'Open Every Door'. Briony created this beautiful painting on the Annex Wall at Alfred Deakin Place over five days. 'Open Every Door' consists of two wall paintings which reference queer histories and art makers, as well as abstract drawings made by Deakin’s Spiritualist contemporaries, such as Georgiana Haughton (1814-1884). Excitingly, Alfred Deakin Place is actively being programmed as a ...space for new and innovative, contemporary public art. For more details follow this link: bit.ly/3lRea5s

13.01.2022 It's been a challenging year. It's okay not to be okay, and it's okay to reach out for help. Support services are available, including those below.

13.01.2022 Thank You and Farewell to our Acting Manager, Kate Owen Kate has been the driving force behind the establishment of the new Ballarat East Neighbourhood House since early 2019. Whilst there have been many challenges during this process, Kate has taken each and every one of these in her stride. Kate has worked tirelessly to undertake the role of Acting Manager, alongside her Community Development commitments with the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre. Many of you will have met ...Kate during our various activities, groups and events at the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House. Kate listened to community requests and feedback, establishing groups and activities at the Eureka Hall. The response to these demonstrate the commitment to community that Kate has held throughout her time with the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House. Kate has also worked hard to successfully establish the House office space at Woodmans Hill Secondary College. Whilst we will miss Kate dearly, we wish her all the best as she continues her Community Development role at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre. Thank you Kate for all your hard work and dedication. You have been instrumental in establishing the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House for the benefit of our community.

11.01.2022 Women's Health Week Did you know that it's Women's Health Week this week? This is a week dedicated to encouraging all women across Australia to make good health a priority. Particularly with the stress Covid-19 has placed on everyone's lives, it’s now more important than ever to look after your overall health and wellbeing. ... This September, Women’s Health Week will be a great reminder to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. Every day there is a different women's health topic of focus. There are lots of online activities and events which you can check out by heading to https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

11.01.2022 The 'Daughters of the West' Online Health Program Starts Soon! 'Daughters of the West' is a free, 8-week online health program for women aged 18 and over living in the Central Highlands. This year, the program is more accessible than ever as it is designed to be completed from home. The program commences on Tuesday 6th October, with the option to participate in one of three session times: Tuesday mornings (10.00-11.30am), or Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (7.30-9.00pm) for... eight weeks. You will learn about key issues impacting women’s health including nutrition, mental health and stress, gender equity, respectful relationships and intercultural understanding. You will also be able to get active with a range of workouts to meet everyone’s fitness levels. There is plenty of support provided along the way, along with loads of giveaways and incentives throughout the program. This program is facilitated by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and Sports Central, in partnership with a range of organisations across western Victoria, including the City of Ballarat. For more information or to register, click on this link: http://bit.ly/DOTW20

11.01.2022 Join us for three more free, online information sessions - to help you support your children's speech development at home. Parents and carers of children from babies to pre-schoolers, join us via Zoom for Session 3, from 8.00 - 9.00 pm on Wednesday 27 October. Bookings and free resources available on the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House website: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/support/children-s-speech

11.01.2022 How fantastic! The updated "Indigenous Wildlife of Southern Ballarat" brochure is a co-funded collaboration between the Friends of Canadian Corridor and the Leigh Catchment Group. We will keep an eye out for more details, and let you know how to obtain a copy once they are available. Edit: Please private message Leigh Catchment Group for delivery or pickup details.

11.01.2022 Walking Tracks in Ballarat East - Mt Pleasant Reserve The Mt Pleasant Reserve is bordered by Humffray Street South, Barkly Street and Morton Street in Mt Pleasant. There are various car parking options and access points to the Reserve from each street, although the main car park is on the Morton Street side. It is wonderful to see that the City of Ballarat has been undertaking significant upgrades in this space for the benefit of the community. This includes a well-kept w...alking track around the oval perimeter, and the flat surface makes this a suitable path for various capabilities. The Reserve has a playground on the Morton Street side, along with a fantastic basketball half-court. Please note that use is dependent on restrictions at any given time. Toilets are available too. The City of Ballarat have also planted some wonderful new trees around the oval perimeter, which we are looking forward to seeing grow. Outdoor gym equipment is also on the way soon! The Mt Pleasant Reserve holds many fond memories for locals and continues to be enjoyed by the community. Why not incorporate a lap or two of the Reserve into your daily walk.

10.01.2022 Join 'Let's Pivot' to support your community Let's Pivot is a new program supporting community leaders, organisations, and individuals to change their strategy without changing their vision. Community and professional development will be delivered free of charge and provided entirely online from October 1st 2020 to March 31st 2021. ... It will be delivering inspiration, information, digital connectivity, adaptation ideas, and real time support to wherever you work best. All are invited to participate in any way that suits; info-mailers, zoom discussions, online community, resource toolkit and more. To join, simply subscribe now by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot This initiative is led by not-for-profit Make a Change Australia, in partnership with many caring organisations within Bendigo, Ballarat, Gannawarra, Loddon and surrounding region. Find out more at: https://makeachange.org.au/lets-pivot

10.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our FREE "Using eBay" Class on Monday 16 November! To register, email [email protected] or call Kelsie on 0422 612 052

08.01.2022 Here's a fun way to get moving! Head to the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation page at 6.30pm to watch and join in this free 30 minute dance class!

08.01.2022 Be part of our new Ballarat Buddies for International Students pilot project. Find out more: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/so/international-students This pilot project is hosted by the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House in partnership with @cityofballarat and @feduniaustralia

07.01.2022 Do you or someone you know want to stay living at home for longer? Join us for this one-hour, free, online information session from 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm on Thursday 28 October, to find out how to get the support you need. For more information and to book: https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/suppo/live-at-home-longer Presented by the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House in partnership with Latrobe Community Health Service.

07.01.2022 Mental Health & Well-being We hope you are keeping safe, well and connected. 2020 has been a challenging year and it's important to acknowledge the effect this can have on our mental health. ... Are you worried about your mental health, or perhaps the mental health of a family member, friend, colleague or someone else you know? One of our partners, Ballarat Community Health, have compiled this extensive list of local health services who can offer support for a variety of wellbeing concerns. We encourage you to reach out to these services if you, or someone you know, is in need of support at this difficult time.

06.01.2022 Looking for a way to give back to your community this summer? Why not consider becoming an L2P mentor during the summer holidays? You can make a real difference to a young person's life. The Ballarat Foundation are on the lookout for volunteers. Please email [email protected].... Tag a friend who would be interested below!

06.01.2022 Here's some fantastic news! The Eureka Centre Ballarat is reopening on Thursday November 26! To keep everyone safe, the Eureka Centre will be doing things a little differently when they reopen. Visitors will need to pre-book through their new website. Head to https://www.eurekacentreballarat.com.au/

06.01.2022 'In So Many Words' 'In So Many Words' is written and produced by local composers, internationally recognised Rae Howell with support from emerging composer Brannoc Whetter. Through their '100 ROAR' Project, Arts & Culture Ballarat called for the Ballarat community to give them their rage, fear, passion and confusion about lockdowns and pandemics. Those sounds were then taken and made into music by the composers. ... Follow the link below to listen to the composition! https://www.facebook.com/ArtsCultureBallarat/posts/715352559358845

04.01.2022 Activities at Home - Using YouTube to Learn New Skills - Yoga We really miss our face-to-face yoga classes, but you can still practice at home and enjoy many wellbeing benefits. Did you know you can find many instructional yoga videos on YouTube?... Emily has been practicing yoga for a couple of years now by following the Yoga With Adriene channel. With practices designed for various capabilities, Adriene encourages followers to 'work with your body' to 'find what feels good'! Like any form of exercise, work within your limits. If you're not sure if yoga is suitable for you, consult with a health professional. You can find the link to the Yoga with Adriene channel below. https://www.youtube.com/results

03.01.2022 Have you seen the fabulous callistemons blooming all around Ballarat East at the moment? Emily took this photo at Lake Esmond Botanical Park yesterday! Whilst we are still working from home, you can contact us via email at [email protected], by messaging us here on Facebook or by calling 0422 612 052. #ballarateastneighbourhoodhouse #ballarateast #lakeesmondbotanicalpark #lovewhereyoulive #loveballarateast #springtime #callistemon #springblooms #australiannativeplants #australiannativeflowers

03.01.2022 Did you know that it's the 166th Anniversary of the Eureka Stockade this week? The Eureka Centre Ballarat are holding a free virtual program in celebration of the anniversary, from Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th December, including the Eureka Day Commemoration event below. Click on this link to find the full program: https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/eureka-166th-anniversar

02.01.2022 Join us for Walktober! From Monday 12th October to Friday 23rd October We know that many of our Ballarat East community members and Facebook followers love walking! Would you like to join our Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Walktober team?... The Inaugral Walktober Neighbourhood House Challenge will see the 14 Central Highlands Neighbourhood Houses compete to see which House can clock up the most steps throughout the two weeks. Your steps can be calculated through an app on your phone, on a personal pedometer or by calculating 1000 steps per 10 minutes of walking. You then log your daily steps on your registration sheet, which is sent back to us by Monday 2nd November. Your steps will be counted towards our team total. The steps from each Neighbourhood House will be tallied, and the winning House will be announced based on the number of steps per House! To register, please email [email protected]. We hope you can join us!

02.01.2022 Check out this amazing photograph taken by Sarah Wilson Creative at Lake Wendouree. Ballarat in Spring is certainly full of nature's surprises! We would love to see your photos of spring blooms, favourite walking spots or outdoor spaces, cloud formations, wildlife, historic buildings or anything else you'd like to share from our local area. Feel free to post below, post separately to our page or send us a message!

02.01.2022 FREE Webinar tomorrow night! Wildlife Gardens: Creating Habitat We came across this FREE online event and thought you might be interested! Wildlife Gardens: Creating Habitat is presented by Mariea Pacheco and supported by funding from Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House. Science for All is proudly auspiced by the Royal Society of Victoria.... Follow this link to find out more information and secure your ticket (numbers are limited): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wildlife-gardens-creating-h