CHIRP Community Health in Castlemaine, Victoria | Community group

CHIRP Community Health

Locality: Castlemaine, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5479 1000

Address: 13 Mostyn Street 3450 Castlemaine, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Be active, eat well, stay connected. CHIRP Community Health supports the Healthy Heart Initiatives run in our shire by Mount Alexander Shire Council. #healthyheart

25.01.2022 Zero-Zero... The figures are good but protect yourself, protect others, wear a mask... properly.

24.01.2022 This initiative aims to prepare participants for independent travel brush up on their skills and learn how to be safer on the road

24.01.2022 The The Dax Centre is offering FREE online art making workshops for people in regional Victoria. Take some time out to nourish your creativity, relax and socialise in a safe and inclusive online space. These online workshops are for people with lived experience of mental health issues who live in regional Victoria. ... The aim for the workshops is to promote positive mental well-being through creativity and art making, the workshops are FREE and no prior art making experience is necessary! Visit their website for more information.

24.01.2022 A final tip for remote learning from home. If you're struggling with feelings of guilt and a sense that you're falling short, take a moment to think about what beliefs might be fuelling your guilt. Are your expectations too high? Is it judgement (perceived or real) from others that is getting to you? Sarah Napthali asks the question of her readers in her book Buddhism for Mothers, "are you making unrealistic demands on life or are you accepting the inevitable imperfections?" It might be helpful to reflect on this question during these times.

23.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. This year the focus is on knowing what to say after you ask someone if they're okay. https://vimeo.com/ruokday/download/446977853/4c3e444b91

21.01.2022 The pollen count is high, but are you sure it's hay fever?

21.01.2022 Check out what we have planned this September at Mondo! This month you can join our Netflix party, play along in our Fortnite gaming session, signup to a tie-...dye craft box delivery and compete for a $100 gift card in the latest round of Freeza Trivia Night- here we go again! Craft boxes are limited so be sure to get in touch and register your interest to secure a spot. To register get in touch on 0429 421 214, email [email protected] or chuck us a DM

20.01.2022 Here are some free online webinars for families coping with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

18.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health and Castlemaine Health have announced a plan for the integration of community services. Please read the media release on our website for more information. If you have any questions, please leave a comment. https://chirp.org.au/chirp-and-castlemaine-health-seek-sus/

17.01.2022 The community lunch is on

16.01.2022 Don't forget that CHIRP Community Health now has a supply of re-usable cloth face masks for those in financial difficulty. They can be collected by dropping into CHIRP.

15.01.2022 Need to get tested for coronavirus but worried about missing work? Financial help is available. Call 1800 675 398 or visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS.

14.01.2022 Don't forget that CHIRP Community Health is distributing packs of five single-use masks free for people in need in our community.

13.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health, together with Castlemaine Health and Mount Alexander Shire Council will be operating a new COVID-19 screening clinic. Appointments are essential. Call CHIRP on 5479 1000 to make an appointment. Read the full post for more information. This Screening Clinic provides testing for people with symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for those requiring mandatory COVID-19 testing prior to surgery. It is supported by Castlemaine Health, CHIRP Community Health... and Mount Alexander Shire Council. You should get tested if you have any of the following COVID-19 symptoms: Loss or changes in sense of smell or taste Fever Chills or sweats Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose In certain circumstances headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may also be considered. STEP 1: Phone first Appointments are essential. Call CHIRP Community Health 5479 1000 between 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week to book an appointment. Please leave a detailed message to receive a call back. STEP 2: Get tested The Screening Clinic provides testing at CHIRP Community Health (13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine) by appointment only during the following times: Tuesdays: 2.00pm - 4.30pm Fridays: 2.00pm - 4.30pm Sundays: 10.00am - 12.00pm Drive through is preferred. This is NOT a standard Medical Clinic service. Walk-in appointments are NOT available, you must phone and book an appointment first. STEP 3: Go straight home and stay at home After your test, you must go straight home and stay there until you get your results back.

11.01.2022 A big thanks to the hard working team behind the Mount Alexander COVID 19 Screening Clinic (based on the premises of CHIRP Community Health). Six clinics have been held to date, and 106 tests have been conducted (fortunately with no positives). Remember testing is available during set hours on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Call us on 5479 1000 during business hours, 7 days a week to make an appointment.

11.01.2022 Feeling a bit bored on the weekends? Who isn't these days? Sign up for a free family trivia online event, hosted by Eight Metre Speaker, Saturday 5th September. Courtesy of Mount Alexander's local Freeza committee.

11.01.2022 Would you like to be part of an exciting new art project? Local artist Martin Lee and composer Wally Gunn are collaborating on an upcoming art project which is a sound installation in the underpass of Castlemaine Railway Station. They are looking for local individuals to tell stories of their experiences of travel. Participants will be informally interviewed with simple questions which will be audio recorded. COVID-19 restrictions will be observed. ... Contact Martin by email [email protected] or Wally [email protected] #getlost http://getlost.org.au/castlemaine-railway-station-sound-in/

11.01.2022 More mask-wearing tips from CHIRP Community Health's Community Nurse, Bronwyn. By now, you're probably all aware that the blue side of surgical masks should be worn facing out. Did you know that this is because the blue side is water repellent? Once that becomes moist the water repellent membrane is no longer water repellent. After wearing your mask, consider the mask dirty and drop it straight in the bin. Sanitise your hands before and after handling your mask. Do not touc...h the outside of the mask, try to only touch the elastic bands. If you do, remember to sanitise again! Reusable masks should be placed in the wash immediately after use.

10.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health is inviting members of the community to participate in our Companion Walking Program. If you would like some extra companionship or need a little motivation to make regular exercise a part of your week, we'd love to hear from you. We have volunteers across the Mount Alexander Shire who can be matched to suit your walking needs. Please call us on 5479 1000.

10.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health has two vacancies available in our Family Services team. See the website for more information. https://chirp.org.au/category_careers/careers/

10.01.2022 A big thanks to Glen for kindly donating 10 alpaca cardigans to CHIRP Community Health! These toasty cardigans will be distributed to our housing and family services clients in need this winter.

08.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health now has a supply of re-usable cloth face masks, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. The masks are available for those in financial difficulty and can be collected from our site at 13 Mostyn Street.

08.01.2022 Wise words from the DHHS... If you breathe through it, talk through it, cough or sneeze through it, make sure you cover it. #COVID19Vic

06.01.2022 CHIRP Community Health's Children's Counsellor, Helen, recommends a beautiful new book 'The Heart of the Bubble' written by local author and illustrator Trace Balla. Helen believes this book is very timely as the pandemic has brought so many changes to our community, and it can be a particularly tough for families juggling remote learning, financial insecurity and social isolation. Trace's book is an invitation to connect with what really matters in our lives. It's also a... gentle reminder to reach out to others - for connection and to ask for help. #traceballa #heartofabubble http://traceballa.yolasite.com/heart-of-the-bubble.php

03.01.2022 Would you like to work with us? CHIRP Community Health has a vacancy for a Counsellor Follow the link to find out more... https://chirp.org.au/category_careers/careers/

01.01.2022 A reminder that a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic has been set up on the premises of CHIRP Community Health. The first week was a busy one! If you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms or you need testing prior to surgery, call our reception on 5479 1000 to arrange an appointment.