Find out what is happening at ACC and in the neighbourhood.
“connecting our community”
Thanks Elaine for these gorgeous teeny tiny fingerless mittens! They’re super cute. We’ve always got wonderful volunteers like Elaine and Sandra (and Frank who knits hats) who repurpose donated wool … turning it into blankets and scarves and all sorts of wonderful things that we sell for fundraising (to support our programs) at our makers markets etc.
If you ever have wool (8ply or fatter is ideal) that needs a new home think of us … we love ❤️ donations!
Inspired by David Whyte's Three Illusions, local artist Luke Edwards is hosting Warm August Nights for two nights in August at the Alphington Bowls Club (Wednesday 17 & 24). These evenings will explore the illusions through music and word, dive deep into heartbreak and consider the way of wholehearted living. Tickets available here.
It sounds pretty interesting right? Isn’t it fabulous that ABC supports local artists to create these opportunities in our local area.
We just love it so much when people in our community share their talents and skills!
This term we’re running another one-off fabulous workshop with Serene that is sure to inspire you (Serene is a textile artist who makes the most beautiful things … you can check her out on instagram at thecraftreport) and also teach you a range of hand stitching techniques.
The workshop is called ‘Slow Stitch’ - encouraging you to mindfully take out time in your busy life to create something new (or something new from old) with a needle and thread.
It is on 10am-12pm on Saturday 20 August. The cost is $50. Serene will send you home with loads of knowledge and skills and a starter kit. If you are interested you can book in here.
This week the Alphington CWA is joining forces with Latrobe Community Health Services to run a session exploring how to access help through My Aged Care.
This is the program that gives older people the flexibility to stay at home for longer through government funded help services.
The information session is right here at ACC on Wednesday 10 August at 7.30pm. No need to book, just come along if you are interested.
The session will look at:
What is My Aged Care
·How can My Aged Care help you stay at home for longer
Eligibility Criteria for getting help
Registering with My Aged Care
Details on accessing services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program
What’s included in a Home Care Package and what to look for in a provider
Other available services for older persons.
It will run for about 40-50 minutes depending on the number of questions.
Latrobe Community Health Service is a not for profit organisation committed to taking care of the vulnerable members of our communities with 47 offices across Victoria.
This week we had a call from Vimal letting us know about a new telehealth service that is being supported by the Federal Government.
Multicultural Health Connect is providing information, resources and a concierge platform for CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) populations regarding health services.
The helpline is free and individuals can call about anything health related and connect in with a multilingual and multicultural team. The helpline enables access to clinical support and advice from a nurse over the phone and it can also help people navigate health matters and help build links between different services that they access or need to access.
More information can be found here.
If you know someone who would benefit from this new telehealth helpline, the number to call is 1800 186 815 between 11.30am - 8pm, 7 days a week (including public holidays).
Thanks for letting us know about this program Vimal!
