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Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House

Locality: Apollo Bay, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5237 8500

Address: 6 Pengilley Avenue 3233 Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mwnh.org

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25.01.2022 Extreme Hardship Support Program for if you *live in Victoria *unable to access Commonwealth income support (such as JobKeeper or JobSeeker) or the Victorian International Student Emergency Relief Fund *have zero or very limited income, savings or community support *are a temporary or provisional visa holder, or an undocumented migrant.... More info: http://www.redcross.org.au/vicrelief or phone 1800 855 240

24.01.2022 A free workshop for businesses looking to sell online.

22.01.2022 Creating Connected Communities It’s an option Sailing boats, beekeeping, driver education for Year 10, Arts programs, support for Daily Necessities, PA equipmen...t for our festivals, mural for the kindergarten, patron of the AB Football Netball Club. These are the projects which the Bendigo Community Bank supported in the Apollo Bay and regional community through our Community Partnership Program over the past year. How will you be part of the 2021/22 Apollo Bay story? What would your community group like to develop and create over the upcoming twelve months? If you are a community group which would like support through the Community Partnership Program then it would be great to hear from you. Not sure? Why not contact us for a discussion on how we can work together with a shared vision to create connected communities. Applications for the 2021/22 Community Partnership Program open on Monday 5 April 2021 and close on Friday 21 May 2021. Our Application form can be requested by sending an email to [email protected]

22.01.2022 Check out our jigsaw puzzle! Made up of pieces from our community. Thank you to Apollo Bay P-12 College ; Apollo Bay Preschool; Apollo Bay Arts Inc; Apollo Bay Child Care Services; Great Ocean Road Health staff and other individuals for taking part. If you would like a digital copy sent to you please email [email protected] or call 0417 741 249

22.01.2022 A snap shot into our upcoming virtual wellness event - 'Mindful with Matt Runnalls' The event will be centred around mental health and wellness and is open to a...ll ages. Our key speaker, Matt, works tirelessly as a mental health advocate, creating awareness, acceptance and education around ending the stigma that surrounds mental health. Date: Sunday 8 November Time: 3pm Register: http://greatoceanroadhealth.hippomedia.net.au/ To find out more information about Matt, visit https://www.mindfullaus.org/about-1 or contact Great Ocean Road Health Community Partnerships, Anna Oesten-Creasey on 0417 741 249.

21.01.2022 Having a think about your veggie patch? Watch this lovely video from our local superhero Jodie at The Green Acre as part of the Otway Kitchen Garden Project. Keep an eye out for further videos on the Apollo Bay Edible Garden Trail page.

20.01.2022 Financial support for those in need who do not have access to Commonwealth income support (including Job Seeker and Job Keeper) or the Victorian Government’s International Student Emergency Fund. More info at https://www.redcross.org.au/vicrelief

18.01.2022 2020 has been a rollercoaster and many of us could do with a bit of nurturing. Here to help are some local faces, such as Tanya Harkness and Jenny Rippon, alongside mental health advocate Matt Runnalls. Keep an eye out for more information over the coming weeks. The event will be streamed live with a Q&A session on Sunday 8th October... Mindful with Matt Runnalls Apollo Bay & District Community Bank Branch The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Great Ocean Road Health

18.01.2022 Join us in marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, an annual international campaign that runs from 25 November to 10 December. "By promoting respect and equality, we can shift the attitudes and behaviours that drive violence against women" Respect Victoria. Begin with the Ted talk below, on why domestic violence victims don't leave https://youtu.be/UmXdk1el8Hs

16.01.2022 Free Financial Counselling Fortnightly on Fridays Rhonda Mahoney provides confidential information and support for individuals, families and groups who are experiencing debt problems. Counselling on debt management, negotiating with creditors and budgeting is available, as well as information on bankruptcy, credit laws and government assistance.... Next available appointments: Friday 16th April Location: Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House 6 Pengilley Ave Apollo Bay Appointments available between 9.30am and 3.30pm. To make a booking call Rhonda on 0429 329 555 or 5232 5183 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Understanding Mental Wellbeing - a free online education day to enrich your understanding of mental wellbeing for yourself and those you care about. Wednesday October 14th. More info at: https://artoftheminds.org.au/event/connected-communities/

13.01.2022 Barwon Community Legal Service provides free legal information, advice, and casework to members of the Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Colac Otway communities. More info: https://www.barwoncommunitylegal.org.au/

13.01.2022 Save the date Apollo Bay Community Biggest Morning Tea Thursday 27th May at 10am At the Apollo Bay RSL... More details to come

12.01.2022 There are still spots available for the emergency preparedness session this week Wednesday 16 December at 10.30am at the Seniors Hall. Elaine Anderson from the Red Cross will take you through the basics of planning and packing for a bushfire. Please RSVP to Anna 0417 741 249 or [email protected] by 9am tomorrow as spaces are limited by COVID regulations.

11.01.2022 WHAT I FIND HERE creative explorations in the house and neighbourhood For the school holidays, Flag Inc. is offering this FREE creative workshop for primary school kids. There are 10 creative tasks which can be split up over the holidays or done all in one day!... https://youtu.be/RQRaHVCPnHo More info: https://flaginc.space/

10.01.2022 Free legal help for private tenants who are behind in their rent In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the needs of the community, Barwon Community Legal Service is expanding its legal assistance to help private tenants who are behind in their rent and at risk of being evicted. Many renters will for the first time be unable to pay their agreed rent due to the impact of COVID-19 on their employment. They can provide legal advice by phone, self-help resources and also repres...entation if required. If you need help please call them on 1300 430 599 to make an appointment. http://www.barwoncls.org.au Other free help for tenancy issues: Diversitat Tenancy Assistance and Advice Program free local advocacy for tenants in all areas of tenancy law - call (03) 5260 6000 or via email at [email protected] Tenants Victoria factsheets and tenancy advice online https://www.tenantsvic.org.au/ Anika Legal sample letters and tenancy advice online - https://www.anikalegal.com/ Justice Connect Dear Landlord sample letters and tenancy advice online - https://justiceconnect.org.au/help/dear-landlord/ Consumer Affairs Victoria currently online or email advice only on urgent cases - https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/ Barwon Community Legal Service

10.01.2022 Free mental health event Sunday 8 November 3pm, no registration required. The event will be shown on this page: https://greatoceanroadhealth.hippomedia.net.au/ The event, Mindful with Matt Runnalls, will be centred around mental health and wellness. It is open to anyone who would like to join. Our key speaker, Matt, works tirelessly as a mental health advocate, creating awareness, acceptance and education around ending the stigma that surrounds mental health. You will also h...ear from locals who will be sharing their personal stories. We will be posting all information and details on this page including the link to the live stream on Sunday, November 8th. This event will be available as a live stream only and will not be watchable after it ends so make sure to save the date! You can learn more about Matt here https://www.mindfullaus.org/about-1 See more

10.01.2022 Breast screening in Colac fills up fast so this time we have appointments put aside for Apollo Bay ladies, with transport included if you would like. Monday 8th Feb appointments between 10am -12pm (bus leaves Marrar Woorn at 9am, returns at 2pm) Monday 22nd Feb appointments between 1-3pm (bus leaves Marrar Woorn at 11.30am, returns at 4pm)... To book contact Great Ocean Road Health - Apollo Bay Reception on 5237 8500 and let them know if you also need transport to and from Colac for either 8th or 22nd Feb (cost for return transport is $15 per person) BreastScreen Victoria invites women aged 50-74 who do not have breast symptoms for a free breast screen every two years. Women over 40 are eligible to attend

06.01.2022 Shout out for raffle donations Do you have something to offer so we can build a bumper raffle? Maybe you are artistic and could donate something you have made? Maybe you are a business and could offer a product or a voucher as a donation? Maybe you have a burgeoning cellar and could pick out a bottle or two? Or maybe you have some excellent produce? Let me know if you can help via DM or 5237 8590

05.01.2022 Thank you to all the local community groups that sent representatives to yesterday's governance session. Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce' WinterWild Apollo Bay; Cultures by the Sea Members; Apollo Bay Seafood Festival; Apollo Bay Radio; Apollo Bay Arts Inc; Apollo Bay U3A Inc. and Southern Otway Landcare Network. So good to meet each other and share ideas about our projects and challenges. Many thanks to Colac Otway Shire Council for facilitating.... For a copy of the session resources please contact [email protected]

04.01.2022 Oki Do Yoga with Andy Hack. Set aside some time in the week to slow down, quieten the mind and listen to the body. Yoga is not for everyone, but it might be for you! Open your mind and give it a try. Suitable for all levels. At the Apollo Bay Seniors Centre 4 Whelan St Apollo Bay... 5.45-7pm Mondays April 19th June 21st $112 for 8 classes (no class May 3 & June 14) Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BQPLQ

04.01.2022 Save the date! An online event focusing on our mental wellbeing. It is free and open to all, with Matt Runnals who is an amazing speaker. More info to follow.

04.01.2022 A series of free online mental health and wellbeing sessions for families provided by Surf Coast Shire Council. https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au//Resurfacing-Mental-Healt