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Buchan Neighbourhood House

Locality: Buchan, Victoria

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24.01.2022 ADRA fruit and veggies available again this Saturday at the Neighbourhood House from 10am to 12 noon. Also, this will be the last chance to get your plants donated to our community from the Boolarra community. All leftover plants will be collected on Sunday by Lakes Entrance Gardening Group for redistribution to other areas.

21.01.2022 Community Fire Conversations. The first one is this evening in Gelantipy at 6pm and further events on the 2nd, 7th and 9th of December. Book your place now! So people can easily register click the link to the meeting you wish to attend. Monday 30 November Wulgulmerang, Black Mountain, Gelantipy and Butchers Ridge to be held at Gelantipy CFA Shed from 6pm 7.30pm. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/129966590571... Wednesday 2 December W Tree to be held at Gelantipy CFA Shed from 6pm 7.30pm. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/130216223229 Monday 7 December Buchan South and Canni Creek to be held at the Buchan Valley Golf Club from 6pm 7.30pm. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/130357533893 Wednesday 9 December Buchan, Buchan East, Timbarra and Murrindal two sessions: Buchan Recreation Reserve 12pm -1.30pm. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/130358039405 Buchan Recreation Reserve 6pm - 7.30pm. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/130358552941 See more

19.01.2022 Mobile Library in Buchan and WTree tomorrow, Tuesday 1st December. Buchan Primary 09.45 Just to pick up any returns, no borrowing... WTree 10.30am - 11.30am Buchan Neighbourhood House 12.30pm - 2.30pm Covid health restrictions apply: * The library van will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each visit including wiping down surfaces, handrails and computers with anti-viral spray. * Hand sanitiser will be available for customers at the entrance of the van and must be used before entering the vehicle. * All customers will need to wear a mask while inside the library. * Customers who enter the van will need to provide their names and contact details to the staff. All records will be kept confidentially for 28 days for COVID-19 tracing purposes. * Please place returned items in the return tubs at the entrance of the van. * Strict social distancing measures will be in place with only one customer or family entering the van for a maximum of 15 minutes (depending on the number of people waiting, this could be shorter) If you are unwell please do not visit the Library or Mobile Vans.

14.01.2022 2021 #LOVEGIPPSLAND CALENDAR COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED Three winners have been chosen for the 2021 #lovegippsland calendar competition, organised by Federal MP Darren Chester. Gippsland wildlife featured among the winners with a picture of a rainbow Lorikeet, taken by Rob Clay of Marlo and a Weedy Sea Dragon, taken by Holly Baird of Marlo both being selected. Sharon Radon from Port Albert was also a winner with a beautiful scene of the Port Albert waterfront. Mr Chester s...aid he was impressed by the high calibre and diversity of the entries. We are so lucky living in Gippsland as we have some of the most beautiful scenery right on our doorstep which this year’s calendar captures well, Mr Chester said. With over 500 entries it was a very difficult task to just choose 13 to showcase the wonderful colours and scenery of Gippsland. I hope this calendar inspires locals to get out explore Gippsland and support local businesses. The three winners will receive a hamper containing some of Gippsland’s finest produce, all other successful entries will receive a bottle of local wine. Free copies of the #lovegippsland calendar will be distributed throughout Gippsland and will also be available from Mr Chester’s electorate offices in Sale and Traralgon. See more

14.01.2022 East Gippsland wildlife rising from the ashes Camera monitoring of far East Gippsland’s forests after the fires has resulted in some great news about native wildlife survival. Southern Ark Operations Manager, Andy Murray said: We’ve had cameras out in the bush at 249 sites since April to check on the wildlife and their survival after the fires. We’re particularly interested in how the Long-footed Potoroos have fared they’re an endangered species confined to forested count...ry in East Gippsland and North-East Victoria and we weren’t sure about their ability to survive widespread and intense bushfires, Mr Murray said. The fantastic news is that the camera-trapping survey carried out from April to August revealed that we still had Long-footed Potoroos at 140 of the 249 sites, which is around 57 per cent of the sites surveyed. When we surveyed in 2016/2017, the potoroos were detected at 64 per cent of these sites, so, fortunately, there hasn’t been a catastrophic decline following the fires. They were also detected right across their known distribution in far East Gippsland, which should make it easier for the species to re-populate the forest as it recovers, and the potoroo numbers increase. The cameras also recorded the presence of a range of other mammal and bird species: Mountain and Common Brushtail Possums were surprisingly common, detected at 82 per cent of sites postfire. Superb Lyrebirds were detected at 42 per cent of the sites, Common Wombats and Swamp Wallabies were seen by around 47 per cent of the cameras. Long-nosed Bandicoots, Bush Rats, Antechinus and Ringtail Possums also popped up from time to time. This news is both a relief and a reward for the extensive fox control program that preceded the fires. The fox baiting component of the Southern Ark project has been significantly re-established, with around 95 per cent of the network now re-baited. Work continues to re-establish the rest of the network as more tracks are opened up. See more

09.01.2022 We have carrots, onions, potatoes, apples, pears and pumpkins left. Come in this week if you need any items.

08.01.2022 There are some great online workshops coming up next week hosted by East Gippsland Shire. Both the Planning for Success and Grant Writing Training sessions are FREE to attend. Don't miss this great opportunity.

06.01.2022 A message from SIBA We are pleased to inform you that our senior student Jangchup Lhamo will lead the meditation and talk this Sunday, 29th November 2020 via Facebook at 11am ADST. The topic this week by request is 'What Karma means from a Buddhist perspective'. Please click here to join us on Sunday - https://www.facebook.com/sakyalosalchoedzong - Note that even if you don't use Facebook you still can view the talk via this link without needing a Facebook account.... Only Rinpoche's talks will be via Zoom, all others will be via Facebook. If you have any topic ideas for future talks, or questions you would like answered in these sessions, please email us at [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there! Yours sincerely, Sonam on behalf of the Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra See more

05.01.2022 The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence aims to prevent and stop violence against women and girls. Starting on Wednesday 25 November, Gippsland Wo...men’s Health will be sharing different ways you can help prevent violence against women in our community. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence has its roots in the powerful political activism that three sisters; Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa Mirabal (pictured), carried out to actively oppose the cruelty and systematic violence of the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. The sisters were killed in 1960 by Trujillo’s secret police for their political activism. The Mirabal sisters became symbols of the feminist resistance and, in commemoration of their deaths, the 25th of November was declared International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Latin America in 1980. This international day was formally recognised by the United Nations in 1999 and now marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Action: Keep an eye on your feed over the 16 days and share posts with your network, family, and friends. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. Contact SAFE STEPS 1800 015 188 a confidential and supportive family violence response line for Victoria. Phone services available 24/7 visit safesteps.org.au or contact the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Phone 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). Online services available 24/7 1800respect.org.au #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld #StartTodayPVAW #GippslandFreeFromViolence [Image: Orange tile with Gippsland Women's Health logo and image of the three Mirabal sisters. Text reads: what are the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence all about? Start today: preventing future family violence.]

04.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//one-year-on-from-when-bus/12900616

04.01.2022 East Gippsland Youth Art Prize

02.01.2022 Parks Victoria is seeking community feedback into the rebuild of the Banksia Bluff activity centre at Cape Conran Coastal Park, which has impacted by the summer 2019/20 bushfires. The activity centre was a much-loved amenity providing an educational area for the Junior Ranger program, schools and other special interest groups. It also provided a valuable undercover recreation area and a central meeting place for campers and visitors alike. Parks Victoria are keen to hear from... you to help them understand the future usage and requirements for the activity centre. A short survey is available for you to complete on the Engage Victoria platform, until Sunday 13 December 2020.