Loch Sport Community House Inc in Loch Sport, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Loch Sport Community House Inc

Locality: Loch Sport, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5146 0145

Address: National Park Road, Loch Sport, VIC 3851, Australia 3851 Loch Sport, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lochsportcommunityhouse.com

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25.01.2022 The House is running a raffle this Saturday - Loads of prizes to win! Tickets will be available outside the Supermarket from 8 am and the raffle will be drawn Saturday afternoon. DON'T MISS OUT!

24.01.2022 The Loch Sport Link is our town's local newsletter produced 6 times a year by the Community House. If you have some great local news, email us by the 12th January at [email protected] or call us on 5146 0145. Please ensure you have permission to publish any photos you would like to include with your news.

24.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/groups/527269391312225/permalink/670160300356466/

22.01.2022 This post is for all those visual story tellers out there! You have until the 6th December to make a 1 minute clip on the amazing things happening in our community...

21.01.2022 A big THANK YOU to Sarah and Spiffy from Wurruck Community House for dropping off the masks and sheilds from DHHS and a BIG Thanks to Morwell Neighbourhood house and their volunteers for the reusable masks they have donated to our House. We are all ready to reopen when the restrictions are eased. Remember everyone must wear a face covering when leaving home unless you have a lawful excuse. Please contact the House on 51460145 if you need assistance #morwellneighbourhoodhouse

21.01.2022 Fitness classes start back this Friday 8th January 2021 - 9am and 2pm. Call the House to book 5146 0145 or contact @Lauren Gascard directly

21.01.2022 A big THANK YOU to the Loch Sport RSL for the generous donation to the House. We really appreciate your fundraising efforts and will make sure the money is well spent. #LSRSL

20.01.2022 Looking for information on the latest updates to directions? Here’s where to get information about changes to restrictions coming into effect from 11.59 next Su...nday, 13 September Read the steps towards COVID Normal: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro Updated information and FAQs will be added to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Business Victoria can help with details about workplaces https://www.business.vic.gov.au/ Urgent query? Call the Coronavirus hotline 24/7 on 1800 675 398 There are a high volume of queries at the moment, so we thank you for your patience as we work to get you the information you need.

20.01.2022 The Library may be closed but you can still borrow e-Books, e-audio books and e-magazines. All you need is your Wellington Shire Library Membership number, you then register online and set up a password with your email address - Then Enjoy! Go to https://www.wellington.vic.gov.au/pages/library-e-resources for more information

19.01.2022 The outbreak of COVID 19 has impacted people in varying ways. It is understandable that during times like this, people may be feeling afraid, worried, anxious, and overwhelmed by the constantly changing alerts and media coverage regarding the spread of the virus. If you are feeling overwhelmed there is help available on the telephone or online 24 hours a day. Life line has more ideas on how to get by during this time: https://www.lifeline.org.au//information-and-sup/covid-19/ While it is important to stay informed, the following are some mental health and wellbeing tips and strategies to continue looking after ourselves and each other during these difficult times.

18.01.2022 Great news about the easing of restrictions in Regional Victoria. The House will be looking at what activities we can run outside - we will post updates on this page to keep you informed.

17.01.2022 During the current COVID 19 restrictions you can continue to use the Library - Order you library books online with Wellington Shire Library, and then collect them from the Sale Library at a nominated time. Go to: https://www.wellington.vic.gov.au/pages/library-membership and follow the link under 'Loans' for further information

16.01.2022 Join us this Friday 30th October at 2pm - the last day of the Walktober Challenge - for a walk from the Pier (by the Boat Club) to the Lions Park pavilion where afternoon tea will be available for participants. You can hand in your log sheet while you are there, or drop it into the House the following week. Please remember to wear a mask!

16.01.2022 Today we unite to remember and honour Australia's servicemen and servicewomen, and those who have died or suffered in all wars and armed conflict

16.01.2022 Wearing masks are still required to be worn in public. The House has reusable cloth masks available free to the public thanks to the sewing skills of our wonderful volunteer Dawn and the volunteers at Morwell Neighbourhood House. Please call the House if you need a mask

15.01.2022 Congratulations to all who participated in the Neighbourhood House Walktober Challenge 2020 - we are excited to announce Loch Sport won! We walked a combined total of 4315674 steps!! Ryan from Gippsport will be visiting the House on Wednesday 2nd December at 11am to present the shield. We would love you to come and celebrate this awesome effort - hope you can make it :)

15.01.2022 At the moment we are all missing the Library visits to Loch Sport - but thanks to the kindness of Karen and Peter Gordon who have donated two boxes of awesome books you have the opportunity to switch up your reading material. Call the House 5146 0145 to organise a time to call in - Please be considerate and do not attend if you are feeling unwell and remember to wear a mask!

12.01.2022 While waiting out the restrictions you can attend an online tutorial to help you reduce, reuse and recycle. The first of these tutorials are on this Saturday 3rd October at 2pm - Learn how to declutter. Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/the-ultimate-wardrobe-declutter

12.01.2022 Wellington Shire Council's annual hard waste collection starts in Loch Sport on Monday 9th November 2020.

11.01.2022 St John Ambulance Victoria is transporting vulnerable people to and from COVID-19 testing sites throughout Victoria. You can access this service through the Loch Sport Community House. Who is this service for? Those who are unable to make their own way safely to a testing centre, for example the elderly, those who are incapacitated or cannot drive Passengers must be able to walk up three steps or be able to get into a sedan vehicle Who Are the Drivers?... All drivers are St John Ambulance Volunteers who are: First Aid Trained have a current National Police Check have current Working With Children Check. All appropriate PPE is worn, including face masks. All vehicles are fitted with defibrillators and first aid kits. Hours of Operation: Seven days a week from 8.30am 7.00pm (subject to availability) See more

10.01.2022 During the COVID 19 restrictions we've been busy producing our very own website - check it out at www.lochsportcommunityhouse.com

09.01.2022 Entries for the Wellington Youth Film Festival are now OPEN to young people aged 12-24 years who call Wellington Shire home

09.01.2022 If you haven't tried Trivia@Wedge you can this Saturday 12th September- see the post for further details and don't forget to register!

09.01.2022 There are still places available in the Friday fitness classes - call the House now to book 5146 0145

09.01.2022 In Loch Sport it is probably fair to say we are used to being fairly isolated, but the Covid restrictions can make the distances between friends and family seem wider. This post from DHHS and the link to the Better Health Channel provide some useful tips on how to stay in touch. Don't forget the Community House is always on the end of the phone for a chat too 5146 0145

09.01.2022 Loch Sport Community House AGM will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2020 from 9.30am to 10.30am. Nominations for the Board are open. Due to current restrictions the number of attendees at the AGM are limited if you would like to attend or are interested in nominating please contact the House 5146 0145.

07.01.2022 Loch Sport Transfer Station extended hours Wellington Shire Council has extended the operating hours of the Loch Sport Transfer Station during the Christmas holiday period. Council urges all those residing in Loch Sport during the summer to abide by the law when it comes to waste disposal. It is never OK to dump rubbish.... Normal operating hours for the Loch Sport Transfer Station can be found online at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/waste In addition to the regular hours, Council will open the facility every Wednesday from 12pm-5pm, from 30 December until 27 January 2021. Please utilise the waste disposal facilities so we can keep Loch Sport beautiful for everyone.

05.01.2022 PLANT SALE - This Saturday 31st October at 8am - 58 Campbell Street, Loch Sport. (weather permitting) Wide range of plants available for purchase including succulents and orchids. Will be for sale on Sunday if there is stock available.

05.01.2022 Gippsland Primary Health Network would like to hear from: People living with Dementia or worried about their memory, People who care for someone with dementia or have a family member with dementia and People who work with dementia services and supports. This information will help GPHN understand what is needed most. Non-professionals will receive a $50 supermarket voucher for participating Visit: https;//www.gphn.org.au/tell-gippsland-phn/ or phone 03 5175 5444 National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500, open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm is available for anyone affected by dementia #GPHNdementia

05.01.2022 HOW TO LIVE AT HOME FOR LONGER - free online information session Our health needs change as we age, but one thing stays the same - our desire to remain living in our own home. This information session will explain how to access government funding to help you stay living at home for longer. There are four sessions you can choose from - Monday 5th October 10am - 11am Monday 12th October 5.30pm to 6.30pm... Monday 19th October 10am to 11am Monday 26th October 5.30pm to 6.30pm Contact Lisa Mylne on 0427 682 389 or [email protected] to book See more

05.01.2022 Today is RUK? Day Find more really helpful tips here for looking out for each other every day in this wonderful community. https://www.ruok.org.au/

03.01.2022 The 2020 Wellington Neighborhood House Walktober Challenge is on again. Loch Sport Community House was the winner of this challenge for the last two years - we need to defend our title! Register now by calling the House 5146 0145 to go into a draw for a $20 voucher from Lochy Coffee Commencing Monday 19th October until Friday 30th October, record your steps for the two weeks. The steps are then tallied together and the wining house will be announced based on the number of steps per House. The winning House will be named on the perpetual trophy which will be presented at a healthy morning tea at the House in the week commencing Monday 16th November 2020.

03.01.2022 Positive parenting solutions have a really good reputation for running great workshops to support parents.

02.01.2022 Book lovers across Wellington Shire and the state can come together on Zoom for an exclusive reading from Rosalie Ham’s The Dressmaker’s Secret, the long-awaited sequel to the best-selling novel and award-winning film, The Dressmaker, starring Kate Winslet, Judy Davis and Liam Hemsworth. Let Rosalie bring 1950s Melbourne to life with help from a fabulous supporting cast, including Libbi Gorr, Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis, who will voice the characters you love (and a ...few new favourites) in this state-wide event hosted by Public Libraries Victoria’s Dr Angela Savage. Stick around after the reading to go behind the seams and share your thoughts on this new chapter in Myrtle ‘Tilly’ Dunnage’s life. Register now to join the discussion via Zoom and don’t forget to dress to impress wouldn’t Tilly expect it? Thursday 12 November, 7.30pm. Register at bit.ly/victoriareads2020. Brought to you by Victoria Reads and Wellington Libraries.

02.01.2022 We are excited to announce fitness classes with Lauren in the Hall are starting again Friday 13th November. There will be two classes - 9am and 2pm. Bookings are essential as there are only 10 participants in each class due to current Covid Restrictions. To book either contact the House on 5146 0145 or Lauren directly

02.01.2022 Wellington Shire Library Service to Loch Sport starts this Thursday 7th January 2021 at the Community House - 55 National Park Road. Please ensure you park in the car park over the road, there is a sandwich board out to mark the entrance #WellingtonShireLibraryServices #LochSport

01.01.2022 Join the Loch Sport Community House Inc for FREE outdoor fitness equipment lessons on the foreshore in Loch Sport These sessions are perfect for residents, ...holiday homeowners or even visitors and will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make the most of the free outdoor equipment (and stunning view!) during summer There's two free sessions at 9am and 5pm next Saturday 5 December. Book a spot by calling 5146 0145 before 5 December Thanks to the Loch Sport Community Notice Board and chat and member Lesley Thomas for sharing these pics when the equipment was first installed. Discover Loch Sport