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Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc.

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Address: 18 wellington road 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dwech.com.au

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25.01.2022 For those community who smoke this is what your lungs look like when you constantly smoke. This can be repaired if you QUIT, give me a call a call on 0419123421 or 55217535 to book an appointment if you need help Quitting.

25.01.2022 My name is Shea Rotumah and I am proud Gunditjmara man. Workplace/role: Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. My job is helping our mob to look after Gunditjmara forests and all of the plants and animals that live there. Aboriginal people have a responsibility to look after Country, it’s a part of us and we are a part of it, so looking after it, is like looking after ourselves. What does culture mean to you? I am very proud of my Culture and it makes me w...ho I am. Things like hunting and fishing for my family and elders, practicing and passing on Cultural knowledge to my children and children of the community through dancing, singing and making tools and weapons, spending time out on country to look after our sacred places and find new ones is a deadly way to keep connected to our country and each other. All of these things are very important to our mob and help keep us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually fit. What are some strategies you use to maintain a healthy headspace? I think like this: Physical Go for a hike on Country Mental I seek help from someone to speak about it, or if I need to think, I go to a special place to have some quiet and reflect. Emotional I think about what emotion I’m having trouble with and an activity to help. If I’m sad I do something that brings me joy, like spending time with kids, they always end up making me laugh. If I’m nervous or anxious, I do something that takes my mind off things, like make some clapsticks or a spear. Getting it out onto paper or canvas through art in some way can help deal with it. Spiritual Singing, dancing, looking after country can all help with this.

24.01.2022 Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service currently has some vacant potions available. If you would like further information for this position, please contact Robyn Pickert at [email protected]

23.01.2022 For anyone in the Portland area interested in joining our youth group and homework centre for term 4 please get in contact with Chris Saunders with the email provided above. The youth group and Homework centre will be running for high school students on a TUESDAY and THURSDAY afternoon. There will also be an opportunity for primary school students to come in on a WEDNESDAY afternoon to help with any work and create a positive routine around doing school work and engaging in our local community. Transportation available. Snacks provided!

22.01.2022 Name: Jason Saunders Workplace/role: I’m in real estate as an agents representative which simply means I sell property. I love working with people and I really enjoy helping people achieve their goals. What do you love about your role in the community? I’m not sure if I have a role but I guess if I did I’d like to think that I can be a good role model and hopefully someone that people can feel safe around if they ever needed to talk to anyone. I love my community and I love b...eing involved with the cultural events, sporting events and yearly events that we get to celebrate each year. What does culture mean to you? Culture to me means being connected to my community and knowing who I am. It gives me a strong sense of pride and belonging. I want my kids to know who they are, who their family is and to be proud of where they come from. Culture can mean so many different things and everyones journey is unique. It’s a personal journey and to find your path, it is one that you can only walk. What are some strategies you use to help with a healthy headspace? For my wellbeing I love to spend time with my family, get outdoors along the beach, go out camping, take family holidays, I love being active through exercise, I enjoy my time fishing and I love being around others.

21.01.2022 DWECH ARE LOOKING TO HIRE TWO TUTORS THAT ARE AVAILABLE EVERY SECOND WEEK STARTING ON THE 19th OF OCTOBER. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO [email protected] IF YOU’RE INTERESTED.DWECH ARE LOOKING TO HIRE TWO TUTORS THAT ARE AVAILABLE EVERY SECOND WEEK STARTING ON THE 19th OF OCTOBER. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO [email protected] IF YOU’RE INTERESTED.

21.01.2022 Fun event for the whole family next week! Slip Slop Slap Day 21st Jan, 11-2pm at the Foreshore

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our 3 winners and their families from our trivia competition.

17.01.2022 ATTENTION Please see below an update on our temporary measures being put in place in line with recommendations from DHHS, VACCHO and PHN.

17.01.2022 Women's Group There will be no women's group this week. Apologies for the late notice.Women's Group There will be no women's group this week. Apologies for the late notice.

16.01.2022 Kid's Movie Day! Croods 2 12pm pick up for a 12:30 start Contact Chris or send us a message if you're interested! Or give us a call tomorrow morning!

15.01.2022 Name: Laura Lovett Murray Workplace/role: Acting role as a Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) with Department of Education and Training until December. Why does culture mean to you? Culture is very important to me, particularly connection to country, family and community. It helps keep me feeling safe and strong. ... Things that I like to do to keep me in a healthy headspace: I like to check in with family, spend time out on country or even just outside playing basketball with the kids and limiting my time on social media.

15.01.2022 Name: Katie Mee Workplace/role: I'm the student wellbeing and community liaison officer at Bundarra Primary School. Part of my job is working with our kids and families and offering support when things get tough. I make sure we have a culturally safe and inclusive environment for everyone. What do you love about your role in the community? I love being able to support our families by working together with other agencies and getting our kids voices heard. Being able to see ou...r students grow and become strong positive community members makes me burst with pride! What does culture mean to you? To me culture means connection to country and people. It means belonging and being inclusive. When I think about culture I feel proud of how hard our ancestors fought and it gives me strength when I need it most. What’s some strategies you use to help with a healthy headspace? I try to get myself to the beach and get my feet in the ocean as often as I can - it always calms my soul! I also make sure I get outside and walk everyday, it doesn't have to be far so long as I'm getting fresh air.

14.01.2022 We wish all our community members and their families a safe and happy Christmas and New Years.

14.01.2022 Following on from R U OK Day, we want to highlight some of our wonderful community members over the next couple of weeks! Follow along and find out about: their role in the community, what culture means to them and some of their tips to maintain a healthy headspace. First up we have Djakira! Name: Djakira Hope ... Workplace & role: DWECH, mental health trainee What do you love about your role in the community? I love that with my role i’m not considered an adult just yet so that means i can communicate with the young ones and get to know more about what they want and need and pass it on to the adults What does culture mean to you? Culture means to me learning about different things that my ancestors went through and passing it down and i love the connection i have to my land and elders and mob What’s some strategies you use to support a healthy headspace? Hanging out with my mob and if i’m feeling really bleh i like to go onto country and get back into the right mind space

14.01.2022 Name: Sammy walsh Bannam Workplace & role: Portland pine / loader operator What do you love about your role in the community? Being able to help and be involved in the life of the younger kids in our community. ... What does culture mean to you? Culture means to me my connection to family Something you do to maintain a healthy headspace: anything outdoors , motorbike riding , snorkelling, fishing , football.

13.01.2022 Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service currently has some Expression of interest potions available. If you would like further information for this position, please contact Robyn Pickert at [email protected]

12.01.2022 A special 21st birthday celebration to Kaitlyn Boyer. Kaitlyn is currently doing Bachelor of Design. Majoring in Communication Design at Swinburne University in Hawthorn. Kaitlyn has been living in Melbourne for last 3 years by herself. This is her final year of hard work. Because she can’t celebrate with her family today, we hope everyone can help celebrate afar. ... You should be proud of your achievements Kaitlyn, we know your Mum is. HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY

12.01.2022 Contact Chris ([email protected]) or send us a message if you want to join us for some time at the pool! We are able to do pick-ups, just let Chris know.

10.01.2022 24/7 counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander People’s and families who may need to have a yarn with someone.

09.01.2022 Interrupting our community profiles to bring you our self-care calendar for the month of October. October is mental health month and we wanted to provide you with some tips to try during the month. Featuring artwork by Tigrha Cleary: represents community all helping somone because they all care for each other, they all know that if something in their life goes wrong they’ll have everyone to look out for them. Through anything they’ll always be there for you.

07.01.2022 Name: Malachi Walker Workplace/role: DELWP, Project fire fighter Describe your job role: ... My job as a Project Fire Fighter is to stop wild bush fires from burning down peoples houses. And when we are not fighting fires we are taking care of camping areas in national parks. I spend a lot of time out bush and 4wding also. What do you love about your role in the community? As an Indigenous women and being a fire fighter I enjoy being involved in the community by being able to be a part of the cultural burns out on country. Most recently we had the bush fires go through budj bim and lake Condah which meant we needed to do a lot of rehabilitation out on country and I was involved in that by repairing fences and clearing away fallen trees over tracks. For me being involved in that I felt like It played a part in giving back to the community. What does culture mean to you? I am a proud Gurang/ Wuthathi woman from the Far North Queensland but grew up in a small town called Mackay and culture to me means my Dad! My Mum! My family, country and being strong in spirit ,listening to stories through art song and dance and learning as I go about my totems (koala) and what they mean to me and being able to connect to country spiritually and culturally is what makes me feel connected to country, I love knowing I have a connection to this country ,this is what make’s me, Me! Some might think being Aboriginal is unique. Knowing I come from this Land, that’s what Culture is to me. What’s some strategies you use to help with a healthy headspace? To keep a healthy headspace I like to paint and going to the ocean always helps me.

07.01.2022 Name: Grant Roberts Describe your job role? I am an international fitness and nutritional coach but I like to focus on both body and mindset transformations.... What do you love about your role in the community? I love the fact I am able to help my people close the age expectancy gap, prevent chronic illnesses and that I am doing something everyday that helps others to be better versions of themselves and that it never feels like a job to me. What does culture mean to you? Culture means a lot of things to me but if I had to explain it in a few words they would be identity, pride, family, spirit, strength and resilience. What are some strategies you use to help with a healthy headspace? Regular exercise, strength training and healthy balanced food choices always make me feel like I’m in a healthy headspace. I’d also say daily walks in fresh air and staying in contact with friends and family keep me in a good mindset.

07.01.2022 Hey Mob, Did you know? It is estimated that 63% (that’s almost two-thirds) of poor vision among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults is due to not having their eyes checked and their vision corrected, making it the main cause of vision impairment.... SO HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR EYE'S CHECKED BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Give the Clinic a call on 03 5521 7535 to book your appointment for an eye check with James. Thursday the 03/12/2020 If you're interested check out the 5 things you should know about Aboriginal Eye Health https://www.hollows.org//5-things-you-should-know-about-ab

07.01.2022 If you have a spare $5 cash, come on up to medical, buy a super trendy bandanna and support Canteen in helping young Aussies battling cancer. We would love to see your photos !! Let's see who can come up with the most creative way to wear their bandanna !

07.01.2022 Our HACC team have been working hard providing our clients with activity and information packs to help get through the isolation periods. Our latest information... pack is about Advance care planning. For more information or for any forms that you may require please visit www.advancecareplanning.org.au

06.01.2022 The lucky last of our community profiles. We hope you’ve enjoyed them. Name: Ben Church Workplace/role:... I’m a Team Leader with the Winda Mara, Budj Bim Rangers. We work across our IPA’s (Indigenous Protected Area’s) to protect the natural and cultural values of the Budj Bim Landscape. Our land management activities include revegetation, weed and pest mapping, and protecting cultural heritage sites. What do you love about your role in the community? I believe having connection to country is vitally important to our mental health and well-being, so being able to provide community access to the IPA’s (Indigenous Protected Area’s) and other parts of Gunditjmara Country gives me great satisfaction. What does culture mean to you? Culture to me is about connection and belonging. As Gunditjmara, we have a unique view of the world that’s distinct from mainstream and other Indigenous groups. Our mobs are connected to the land through a kinship system, and this connection to land comes with specific roles and responsibilities. Culture is also about passing knowledge on and helping build on our identities as Gunditjmara- particularly to our young ones. What are some strategies you use to help with a heathy headspace? Being out in the bush and on country helps me in my headspace. I have a passion for native plants, particularly those Indigenous to Gunditjmara Country, so I am always trying to build my capacity in that regard. This helps me connect to country. Another passion of mine is woodwork, particularly the making of Aboriginal tools and weapons. This is another way I connect and build on my own identity as Gunditjmara, which in turn helps provide me with a healthy headspace.

06.01.2022 Thank you to Admellas Fruit n Veg for their massive efforts in putting together these amazing hampers for our valued HACC clients.

06.01.2022 Calling out for Gunditjmara people to share their view on Invasion Day! This is a part of a exhibition to create awareness and education around local history and current matters. For more details and to register your interest, contact Tamika or Karina, or call 5521 7535

05.01.2022 UPDATE: Event is postponed until 1pm - places are still available so let us know if you want to join!

05.01.2022 This months staff spotlight is introducing the newest member to the DWECH team.

05.01.2022 Don’t forget next Monday the 21st is our community Christmas party. Due to covid we have limited spots so please call reception on 5521 75 35 to book your spot and let us know if transport is required.

05.01.2022 Bingo is back on! Every Monday 10:30am - 12:30pmBingo is back on! Every Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm

04.01.2022 Don't forget to weigh in this Friday for the biggest loser. Genaya has also got the walking group happening don't forget to join her and the other walkers at 12.45 pm.

02.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS We are holding a Strong Sistas leadership camp in January 2021. For more information or you would like to secure your spot! Please contact Djakira Hope or Karina Thorpe at DWECH on 03 5521 7535