Winchelsea Community House in Winchelsea, Victoria | Community organisation

Winchelsea Community House

Locality: Winchelsea, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5267 2028

Address: 28 Hesse Street 3241 Winchelsea, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.winchhouse.org.au

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25.01.2022 How do I know when my child is ready for kindergarten? Attending a kindergarten readiness session can assist you to make an informed decision around which year ...will be the best for your child to start kindergarten. Come along to find out about: - The current reform changes and how this impacts your child's kindergarten years. - A funded 3 year-old kindergarten program from 2022. - How to enroll. This information session is open for families with children anticipating to attend three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten in 2022. Where: Online via ZOOM (see meeting link below) When: Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86729529366 Note* This is a repeat session for those who were unable to attend the previous information night held at Torquay Children's Hub on Tuesday 25th May.

25.01.2022 TODAY, Saturday 15 August, is Victory in the Pacific Day - the official end date for World War Two. Importantly, this year is also the 75th Anniversary. We may... be unable to mark the end of World War II with traditional commemorations and gatherings this year, but there are still many ways to connect with and honour our veterans from home. Learn more about Victorias WWII veterans, stories from the homefront, the impact on Victoria and sites that were used during WWII. Online resources include activities for kids, letters of thanks for veterans, online presentations from the RSL Victoria, exhibitions and more. Find the details here: https://bit.ly/33LK7FR #EventsGeelong #virtualeventsgeelong

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23.01.2022 Our live webchat support service is a safe, secure and anonymous way to get support for sexual assault & family violence from specialist practitioners. Its available weekdays, 9am-5pm via our website www.safvcentre.org.au

23.01.2022 So good to see what the WYLD Group (Winchelsea Youth Leisure & Drop-in) are doing. It's been, as you'd expect, a disrupted year but all the same WYLD have been recognised by winning the 2020 Surf Coast Shire Community Award. Very well deserved and congratulations to you all!! (skip to 22:45 to get to the WYLD bit in the video)

23.01.2022 To celebrate Seniors Festival 2020, we’re hosting two online events: Local entertainer Nicholas Dacomb will perform live music, puppetry and share parts of hi...s fascinating life story. Nic's relaxing world music is performed on didgeridoo, American Indian flute, kalimba and the harmonica. Online performance at 11am on Friday 30 October The Online Crafters Exhibition showcases the traditional craft skills of four senior members of our community and the role craft has played in their history and lives. The four profiles have been curated into an online exhibition of stories and photos. View online from Friday 30 October (for one month only). To register for the Nicholas Dacomb event or to view the Online Crafters Exhibition go to: www.surfcoastartstrail.com.au/live The Victorian Seniors Festival celebrates older Victorians and the valuable contribution they make to our community.

23.01.2022 Happy Adult Learners Week. Every single Learn Local should be proud of the work they do. They change lives - and make Victoria a fairer place to live.

23.01.2022 The holiday season can be hard at the best of times, and this year even more so! But we're still here to help. Chat with people going through similar experien...ces on our SANE Online Forums or call or chat online with our professional counsellors. Simply visit our website for details: https://www.sane.org/ If you need extra support on the public holidays, please reach out: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyondblue: 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 The Samaritans Crisis Line: 08 9381 5555 or 1800 198 313 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732 Men's Line Australia: 1300 789 978 Headspace: 1800 650 890

22.01.2022 Talking about you Wendy!

21.01.2022 Do you know what to do if someone is having an #asthma attack? Find out more here: http://ow.ly/4Wdc30lFEdr #asthmafirstaid.

20.01.2022 There has been a significant drop in the number of mammograms being carried out by BreastScreen Australia due to COVID-19. According to the Australian Institute... of Health and Welfare, more than 70,000 mammograms were performed in Australia in March 2020 but this dropped dramatically to just over 1,000 in April. If you are due for a breast screen, please ensure you make an appointment and follow the COVID-safety protocols. Early detection of breast cancer gives the best possible chance of survival. The earlier an abnormality is discovered, the greater the number of effective treatment options available which ensures the best possible outcome. #ZeroBy2030 #Breastscreening See more

20.01.2022 Winchelsea Community House is closed for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, 11th January with Occasional Care resuming on Wednesday, 13th January! Hope to see you then.

20.01.2022 The Reserve Bank, the Business Council, the International Monetary Fund, Industry Super...what do they all have in common? They believe in investing in social h...ousing. The Federal Government also needs to come to the party. Let Josh Frydenberg know that we need social housing funding in the October Budget. #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome https://everybodyshome.com.au/email-josh-frydenberg/

19.01.2022 This is egg-straodinary generosity! Maroubra Free Range Eggs has experienced a drop in demand due to the slowdown in hospitality, so theyre donating hundred...s of eggs to neighbourhood houses in Gippsland. These delicious eggs will go to those in need through food banks and meal programs, as our houses expect to see a spike in need due to the reduction of Job Seeker.

18.01.2022 This Remembrance Day, we will remember them For our troops, the doctors and nurses, and all victims of war - lest we forget.

18.01.2022 Resurfacing a month of free mental health activities for Surf Coast families. To say 2020 has been a big year would be an understatement. As we emerge fro...m a long winter of remote learning, lock downs and isolation, join us in taking some time to focus how we can support our own mental health and well being, as well as that of the babies, children, and teens that we care for. Surf Coast Shire Early Years and Youth teams have put together an amazing program of online and COVID Safe in-person events, kicking off with a live webinar with renowned parenting and resilience expert Maggie Dent. Join Maggie as she explores the ways we manage uncertainty and trauma, and gives some practical strategies for navigating life when things get tough. To register for this event and others, visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/resurfacing

17.01.2022 SCAM ALERT Were seeing a growing number of people making large payments for fake tax debts. Dont get caught! These phone calls will tell you that you owe ...money and need to pay it straight away or youll be arrested. The scammer will try to keep you on the line until you pay, often by unusual methods such as bitcoin, pre-paid credit cards or gift cards. If you get a call like this, hang up and dont provide any info. Well never: threaten you with immediate arrest send unsolicited pre-recorded messages to your phone keep you on the line until a payment is made request payment of debts via bitcoin, gift cards or other vouchers. Warn your family and friends to stay alert and visit our scams page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au//online-services/i/verify-or-report-a-scam/

17.01.2022 Information gathered from the Stawell Times News on how to use and look after a mask From midnight on Sunday August 2, all Victorians must wear a face covering ...when they leave the house - no matter where they live. On Thursday July 30, Premier Daniel Andrews said "this was an appropriate next step". All masks: Should fit snuggly and cover your nose and mouth. Surgical masks: Are available from a range of retailers, are single use and should be disposed of in a rubbish bin. Cloth masks: Must be washed after each wear before being re-used. They should have at least three layers (see graph below). They should not have holes or a valve - which could allow you to breath out the virus. If they have a replaceable filter, that should be change with each wear. Cloth masks should be washed at the temperature appropriate for the fabric after each use and be fully dry before they are worn again. So its best to have a few. Check the mask regularly as it is will wear and in time need replacing. Scarves, socks: People have been given leeway due to the shortage of reusable masks and mask in general at the moment to cover faces with any covering, but it has been advised that they do not provide the same level of cover as a mask. Mask safety: If you take a mask off while you are out you cant put it back on again - it will either need to be binned or, if reusable, washed later. Carry a plastic bag to put them in if you take them off - dont just put them in your back pocket - and if cloth wash them when you get home. Have multiple masks with you if youre going to remove them during the day. Putting on/removing a mask: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use a hand sanitiser with more than 60 per cent alcohol before you put the mask on and before you remove it. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and store the used face masks in plastic bag until you can wash them - or throw them straight into the wash if you are at home.

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16.01.2022 We are hosting a series of online sessions, free to anyone in the community who has been hit financially due to COVID-19. Salvos Moneycare - Youre The Boss Fin...ancial Counsellor Sandra Kington will provide some practical tips and advice on how to stay in control of your finances during this difficult period. Here are the links to register for which ever sessions you think will be most beneficial for you: 13 August - Intro to Money / Why Budget: bit.ly/ytboss1 20 August - Everyday Savings: bit.ly/ytboss2 27 August - Loan Traps and Contracts: bit.ly/ytboss3 3 September - Taking care of Christmas: bit.ly/ytboss4 These sessions will occur through Zoom.

15.01.2022 With the latest easing of Covid restrictions, Winch House is pretty much back to normal. Still need to wear masks indoors, still MUST check in via app or sign-in sheet, but with groups now allowed up to 50 indoors, there's effectively no limits at Winch House. We look forward to seeing you call in again, and getting the schedule back where it should be!

15.01.2022 Help us better understand the social, well being, and economic impacts on individuals and families over the course of the COVID 19 pandemic by taking our COVID-...19 Community Survey: ---------------------------- https://surfcoastshire.secure.force.com/r/COVID19 It only takes a couple of minutes to complete, and works best in Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge (not IE). Please share throughout your networks and please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/request. Find out more on the COVID pages of our website https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au//Coronavirus-COVID-19-inf

15.01.2022 It's been quite a year for your Neighbourhood House!

13.01.2022 Today is World Humanitarian Day Neighbourhood houses are packed full of humanitarians who have a positive impact on peoples lives every single day. Our sect...or is based on helping people in need and empowering local communities to come together to support each other. During this pandemic, staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly under extreme circumstances to ensure no one gets left behind - we are so proud of them.

12.01.2022 Deans Marsh & District Community Action Plan Thanks to everyone who contributed to the MADCAP process, provided feedback on the drafts and helped finalise this ...stage of the process - we look forward to working with you to Make It Happen! We shall gather again as a community to take the next steps as soon as we can! Please email the Cottage for a copy of the Deans Marsh and District Community Action Plan or Summary Document! Thanks Lisa See more

12.01.2022 This year, National Stroke Week is perhaps more important than ever. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, weve seen fewer people calling triple zero (000) and going to... hospital at the first signs of stroke. Were calling for more F.A.S.T. heroes to save the life of loved one, a colleague, a stranger or even themselves by knowing the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke and acting at the first sign: https://bit.ly/3fc8dMb #strokeweek2020

11.01.2022 Weve partnered with Financial Counselling Australia to help raise awareness of the link between mental and financial wellbeing. Its never too early or too late to take control of your money, so take a look at some of our resources to help with managing your financial wellbeing today.

11.01.2022 What a fabulous way to start the week!

10.01.2022 We are BACK! We'd like to say well done, Victoria! What a challenging time it's been over the last few months but we've gotten there. Let's stay alert and safe to keep up the momentum!... Our doors are now open again full time, new procedures in place to keep COVID-safe. We will also be resuming classes while adhering to density limits put in place by the Victorian government. Bear with us as we work through our reopening. We'll be informing you about the courses that are coming back, if there are still spots available, before we close again for 3 weeks over the Christmas holidays as well as the courses planned for 2021.

09.01.2022 It’s hard to know what’s best when it comes to kids and technology, so we're running a free info session: parenting in the modern age with technology. The s...ession is now being held online (via Zoom) from 7.00pm- 8.30pm, Tuesday 22 June. Designed for parents and carers of pre-school to early primary aged children, this workshop will help develop parents' understanding of the role technology plays in children’s lives where their thinking has come from, and how to help shape this to be positive and worthwhile. The session is facilitated by Daniel Donahoo, a leading practitioner on the role of technology in the lives of young children. Register now to receive link to join session: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/daniel-donahoo-presents-par

09.01.2022 Did you know that hair straighteners and curlers can reach temperatures over 200C in less than 10 minutes, and take over 30 minutes to cool down? Follow these tips to help reduce the risk of burns and keep your family safe around appliances.

09.01.2022 While were all staying home as much as we can, were here to remind you that with spring in the air, so are swooping birds. Thats right, its time to break o...ut the cable ties and googly eyes Swooping occurs every year during breeding season and is largely a defensive manoeuvre to protect nests. When you leave home, you must use a face covering, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so. Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information. If you are venturing out, dont wing it here are some of our top tips to avoid being swooped: Know your local swooping hotspots and avoid them Move quickly, but dont run Cover your head with a hat, helmet or umbrella Consider drawing a pair of eyes on the back of your hat or helmet Never harass or feed wildlife. To report a swooping incident by any species of bird, mark its location on Victorias swooping bird map by visiting www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/swooping-birds

09.01.2022 Please come along to the Winchelsea Community House Annual General Meeting; - Thursday October 29th - 10:30am (allow 60 minutes max) - Online via Zoom You'll need to let Wendy know your email address so you can be sent the Zoom link. Send to [email protected]... Membership is required in order to vote, 20 cents per year, IOUs acceptable. See you there!

08.01.2022 Benefits of lifelong learning? Renewed self-motivation Recognition of personal interests and goals Improvement in personal and professional skills... Improved self-confidence Learning and education shouldnt end in your late teens/early 20s. It should occur throughout every stage in life. Find out what you could learn in your community today: www.learnlocal.org.au

05.01.2022 In 2019, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death for males (at a rate of 19.8 deaths per 100,000 males). This month, join #Movember in raising awareness and funds to support men's health, including mental health. If you are experiencing distress contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

05.01.2022 Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in many situations, but they're still important. They've helped us get to where we are now - easing restrictions, and week...s of zero cases. So it's recommended people wear them when they can, especially if they can't distance from others. Because they're a very small price to pay in order to keep us safe - and all the evidence shows they do exactly that. Here's a reminder of when to wear one:

04.01.2022 Calling all seniors, calling all seniors! Winch House is starting a program to help you get familiar, get easy, get confident with technology. There's a raft of topics from the absolute basics (eg. "What is a computer") through to connecting to others (eg. "How to use FaceTime"). Learn online at your own pace; choose to do it with our friendly assistance at Winch House in the company of others, or at your place - or both! Find out more, drop in to Reception between 9am & 2pm, phone 5267 2028, or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Our voice is getting louder - people are hearing about the work of neighbourhood houses more than ever For more numbers and highlights, check out: bit.ly/nhvicreport20

03.01.2022 Do you need support during the Christmas and New Year period but are unsure of where to start looking? Visit givewhereyoulive.com.au/holidayhelp for a list of organisations that are open during the Christmas and New Year period.

03.01.2022 #BuildSocialHousing #HW2020 National Homelessness Week begins and the answer to addressing homelessness is housing that is affordable. Building Social Housing will provide stimulus to an economy in recession and housing for those on a low income.

02.01.2022 As per directive from Surf Coast Shire given the current situation, we are now closed for face-to-face contact until further notice. However, we will still be here for you, working behind the scenes. So if you need anything from us, contact us via phone (5267 2028), email ([email protected]) or Facebook and we can help you as much as we can. Occasional Care at this stage and can be accessed via the usual entrance gates. Additional precautions are being ta...ken, please help us out by following the requirements. We can still help with printing if you are happy to send your files to us in an email. Please call in advance to arrange pickup and to make sure that everything is ready to go. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and look out for others around you who might need help. Winch House

02.01.2022 The team at Winchelsea Community House are getting out and enjoying the sunshine with their guided walkers program. Theyve even got their gentle movement program up and running again! Wed love to hear what youre up to at your group and share your photos. Keep moving everyone!

01.01.2022 Great initiative from the SurfCoast Shire! Get to know your neihgbours :)