Mitchell Street Community Centre in Spalding | Community centre

Mitchell Street Community Centre

Locality: Spalding

Phone: +61 8 9923 1787

Address: 75 Mitchell Street 6530 Spalding, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wacrh.uwa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Hanging at home checklist! Thanks headspace Geraldton.

25.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Two years ago the WA Centre for Rural Health and Geraldton Sporting AC Gsac ran a school holiday program that fell during NAIDOC 2018. In celebration of the theme 'Because of her, we can' this video was developed. #NAIDOC2020 #TBT

24.01.2022 Lots of appointments available. Ring to book. Walk in clients welcome. Please share.

24.01.2022 Have you been tuning into NITV #BigMobBrekky with Shahni Wellington and Ryan Liddle this week? #NAIDOC2020

24.01.2022 Wanna hear how headspace Geraldton is here to help 12-25 year olds? Watch the video below

24.01.2022 BreastScreen WA mobile service is visiting Geraldton from 3 June until 7 October. Book now on 132050 for a free screen.

24.01.2022 Beautiful work Heather!

23.01.2022 Play School COVID-19 special for kids on ABC TV today at 1pm!

23.01.2022 This week Cath from Foodbank WA in Geraldton will be cooking San Choy Wow! Tune into Queens Park Theatre on Thursday 21 May at 4pm.

21.01.2022 WOOLWORTHS GERALDTON: To apply for Priority Assistance delivery, community members need to complete a form https://bit.ly/3aCYM75 or call 1800 000 610.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Rayleen Councillor of Incite Conflict Management who has been awarded the WA Centre for Rural Health funded Mr Des Thompson Murchison Health Leadership Grant. Read more here bit.ly/3ePteO7

19.01.2022 Interested in having your hearing tested? Audiology Clinic is coming to the WA Centre for Rural Health at 167 Fitzgerald Street in Geraldton from 8-11 December. There is no charge for an appointment. Book now on 9956 0200.

18.01.2022 MR DES THOMPSON MURCHISON HEALTH LEADERSHIP GRANT: Individuals or community groups with an idea or activity that could improve the health and wellbeing of those in the Murchison region are encouraged to apply for this grant! The Mr Des Thompson Murchison Health Leadership Grant honours the memory of Mr Des Thompson a well-known and respected Badimia elder and health and community leader in the Murchison region. Applications close Wednesday 16 September 2020. ... For further details and eligibility call the WA Centre for Rural Health on 9956 0200 or email [email protected]. Application form can be found in the comments below

18.01.2022 Practical hygiene tips on how we all can help stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19): covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue disposing of tissues properly washing your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet using alcohol-based hand sanitisers... cleaning and disinfecting surfaces if you are sick, avoiding contact with others and staying more than 1.5 metres away from people cleaning and sanitising frequently used objects such as mobiles, keys and wallets To view the latest advice on coronavirus visit www.health.gov.au. See more

17.01.2022 Some great photos taken at Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne term one Play and Yarn playgroup for 0-3 year olds at the Mitchell Street Community Centre. How do your little ones learn about culture?

16.01.2022 Interested in becoming a volunteer? Centacare Volunteer Service (CVS) has launched an online Step into Volunteering" e-course! Access this free training and obtain a Certificate of Completion today! Details here bit.ly/2ZojeFX #NVW2020

16.01.2022 Thanks for coming to our NAIDOC Week Yarning Circles event ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt! #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

15.01.2022 Help us stop the spread of COVID-19: Follow these healthy hygiene tips and follow the advice of health professionals, especially if you are asked to self-isolate. And if youre looking for a new cover photo, feel free to use this one.

14.01.2022 PHOTO COMPETITION: Take a photo and share what being Aboriginal means to you for a chance to win prizes.

14.01.2022 So good Meekatharra District High School! Showing us excellent hygiene practices with the young ones! #washyourhands #donttouchyourface ++ =

13.01.2022 To celebrate National Families Week (May 15-21) Desert Blue Connect is holding a story-drawing competition with the theme "What does your family mean to you?" Families with children aged 4-12 years can enter to win a gift pack. Details here bit.ly/35UZpY4

13.01.2022 The WA Centre for Rural Health who manage the Mitchell Street Community Centre are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19. For uptodate information, visit the Australia Government Department of Health website bit.ly/33utwnV & for Frequently Asked Questions visit bit.ly/2IQA5aK

13.01.2022 On tomorrow at Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service. #IWD #ChooseToChallenge

12.01.2022 Nice one Bluff Point Primary School, WA, Australia staff! Practicing a mindful and relaxing activity - all whilst keeping a safe social distance. #keepmentallyhealthy

12.01.2022 Did you know Play & Yarn Playgroup is back up and running at Mitchell Street Community Centre? Its on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30am for 0-4 years olds. Dads, mums and carers - all welcome!

12.01.2022 Chat n Do will not be running for the immediate future. We will review the situation after Easter. Hope everyone stays safe. Happy crafting! Dont forget you can post your crafty makes here Chat n Do will not be running for the immediate future. We will review the situation after Easter. Hope everyone stays safe. Happy crafting! Dont forget you can post your crafty makes here

11.01.2022 Les Mills is providing free access to 100+ workouts! Check it out here bit.ly/2Jzi5lF #getfitathome #stayathome #stayhealthy

10.01.2022 Some helpful words from Yamaji Art!

08.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week we acknowledge the strength of the Aboriginal staff at the WA Centre for Rural Health in our Geraldton and Karratha offices. Working in areas of research, community engagement, and cultural training for our rural placement students. #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

08.01.2022 School is out! Time to register your kids into the Easter School Holiday Program here - tinyurl.com/y43a5eyy

07.01.2022 Chiropractic Clinic commenced at the WA Centre for Rural Health this week at 167 Fitzgerald Street in Geraldton. There is no charge for an appointment. For a booking today or up until Friday 26 March, call 0429 044 229!

06.01.2022 Do you or any of your mob have these #COVID19 symptoms? A Sore Throat? A Fever? A Cough? Find it Hard to Breathe?... Fatigue? If you have any of these symptoms, call your local health clinic or the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. See more

06.01.2022 Here is Chat n Do with their crafty wares at Mitchell Street Community Centre.

05.01.2022 A great NAIDOC event by WA Centre for Rural Health, Mitchell Street Community Centre and Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation. And Dane got to taste kangaroo brawn made by Charmaine Green...delicious! #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

04.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE Some key information released over the past 24 hours current as of Thursday March 26. There are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Mid...west and two in the Wheatbelt. The locations of confirmed cases are not specified to protect the privacy of individuals, however tracking is undertaken to advise close contacts of anyone who tests positive. You will be notified directly by police or relevant authorities if you have come in contact with an infected person or you are at risk of contracting COVID-19. The Government is widening the criteria for coronavirus testing to include "suspect cases". SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES - From midnight this morning, premises such as gyms, beauty salons and other places of gathering will no longer be able to trade. Food courts in shopping centres are open for take-away food only. Funerals and weddings are subject to STRICT restrictions on the number of guests. Weddings can have no more than 5 people and funerals no more than ten. EDUCATION The WA Premier has asked parents to keep children home from school if they can access online learning resources, with the last day of the current term brought forward to April 3. ELECTIVE SURGERIES From midnight this morning, all elective surgery, other than category one and urgent category two cases, was suspended in public hospitals. If youre due to have elective surgery, check with your doctor. COVID-19 CLINICS There is currently a COVID-19 clinic in Bunbury, with plans to set up clinics throughout regional WA, including Geraldton, in the near future. LIQUOR The WA Government has placed strict restrictions on the amount of packaged liquor that can be bought at liquor stores for a two week trial. TRANSPORT All new arrivals into WA from interstate MUST self-isolate for 14 days. There will be exemptions for essential workers and to protect our supply chains for food, medicines and resources. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS From 9pm on Thursday March 26, access will be restricted into the Kimberley (comprising all four local government areas); Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku; Parts of the Shire of East Pilbara that encompass the communities of Jigalong, Martu homeland communities and Kiwirrkurra. STAY HOME The number one instruction coming from every source at the moment is STAY HOME the more we all take social distancing seriously, the more effective it will be in slowing the spread of the virus: https://ab.co/2Ja6DwG On this isolation means isolation; if youre sick and under instructions to isolate: dont go to the shops, dont go to the chemist stay home: https://ab.co/2UyWhvI If you are unwell: Self-isolate at home. Do not go to public places. Do not attend work, schools, universities or social gatherings during this period. Do not visit friends and family in health and aged care facilities. SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION If you suspect you may have coronavirus you MUST call the dedicated hotline: 1800 675 398. They will advise you on the next steps to take. When seeking medical attention: If youre attending a GP or medical centre, call ahead of time and advise your doctor of your symptoms and travel history. If you attend a hospital emergency department, please let staff know immediately on arrival of your symptoms and your travel history. The latest information from the WA Government can be found HERE: https://bit.ly/38ZcJe0 The latest information from the Federal Government can be found HERE: https://bit.ly/3b66AOf

04.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE: GRAMS - Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service. No more walk in appointments. Call GRAMS on 9956 6555.

04.01.2022 Calm and clear expert advice to parents bit.ly/33xHc1r #COVID19

04.01.2022 Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service important message to the community. Please share!

03.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY: Casual Youth Workers with Geraldton Streetwork Aboriginal Corporation. For details, call 9921 2890.

03.01.2022 JAMBINU SOCCER CLINIC: This 3-day school holiday program for 8-17 years old boys and girls runs from Wednesday 15th until Friday 17 July at GBSC Oval on Green Street in Spalding, Geraldton. Morning tea will be supplied. Bring your own hat and water bottle. This program is being run in partnership with WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), Geraldton Sporting AC Gsac (GSAC), Football West and MEEDAC. Register online here - bit.ly/3ijbJHw

03.01.2022 COMMUNITY GARDEN BOUNTY: The Mitchell Street Community Garden is producing a bounty of vegetables! We cant wait to hand it over to the community to enjoy. In the meantime, Lenny Papertalk from WA Centre for Rural Health has kindly been harvesting the garden and distributing the goods to the community. Thanks Lennelle! And big thanks to Stan Maley for visiting the garden and the recent Midwest Times writeup!

03.01.2022 PLAY AT HOME Training Packs! For details bit.ly/3b4ph5i

02.01.2022 Update: FULLY BOOKED. NO SPACES AVAILABLE. ABORIGINAL MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING: A two-day Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid training program is being held at the WA Centre for Rural Health on 6 & 7 April. The cost for this training is $200. To register, email [email protected] or call 9956 0205. Don't miss this great opportunity for local training!

02.01.2022 FATHERS DAY COMPETITION Tell us what being a good dad means to you for your chance to win a $200 voucher from a local business of your choice. Details below

01.01.2022 The Western Australian Government has announced that mandatory contact registers will be introduced from Saturday, 5 December 2020 - including at the WA Centre for Rural Health and the Mitchell Street Community Centre. Maintaining a contact register is an extra safety measure and one of the most effective ways to control the spread of COVID-19. Any person aged 16 and over will be required to register their contact details on arrival. To avoid delays, we strongly encourage you to use SafeWA, the WA Government’s free, secure and contactless QR code app. Download it before you arrive, via Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also register using a paper-based system if you don’t have a smartphone, or have not downloaded the App. https://www.wa.gov.au/.../cov.../covid-19-coronavirus-safewa