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    Information Referral Service

    BNH has on display a large range of pamphlets and informative brochures about services available in Bendigo.

    We are happy to assist people who wish to discover what other services are available to them in the Community.

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    Commonwealth Care Link

    Are you looking for information about aged care, disability and other support services? Do you know there is help available for:

    • Household help, Meals
    • Equipment (ramps, rails, scooters, wheelchairs and frames)
    • Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics
    • Transport to medical appointments
    • Housing (For low income earners)
    • Carers of elderly/disability people

    For personal, free confidential information call:1800 052 222 TTY and modem callers may call through the National Relay Service by dialing 1800 555 677 (then asking for 1800 052 222) calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates.

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    Dealing With Drought
    A program to assist drought
    affected people in the community.

    Have you thought about how the drought has impacted on you ?
    Has the drought affected your livelihood, your life, and your relationships?
    If you are feeling flat or overloaded or feeling under financial pressure as a result of the drought then you will benefit from
    Dealing With Drought.

    “Dealing with Drought” is a free, confidential, solution based counseling program offered by Bendigo Neighbourhood House and delivered professionally by John Honey, Registered Psychologist.

    Please call Ann on 54421972

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    BENDIGO L.E.T.S

    L. E. T. S. stands for Local Exchange Trading System and there are L. E. T. S. groups operating all over Aus-tralia and world wide. Trading and bartering have been used since the start of civilisation and we are carrying on this age-old practice. Meetings held 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month, 11am—1pm.
    For more details contact:
    Kylie 0412 803 849

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    Men’s Health Week 2008

    This commences on Sunday 31st August and concludes on Saturday 6th September.

    The events being planned are:-

  • Sun. 31st August – Dad’s day out in the Bendigo Civic Gardens – 11am to 4pm – with entertainers and a BBQ. Lunch provided.
  • Tues.2nd Sept. Dinner at Elmore golf club with a guest speaker.
  • Wed. 3rd Sept. Two breakfasts at the Boardwalk on Lake Weeroona with guest speakers.
  • Thurs. 3rd Sept. The main event being held at the Capital Theatre, View St., from 6pm, with a healthy meal outdoors and then move into the theatre for an entertaining night featuring Joe Fairburn as M.C., Mike Brady, Troupe de Jour, and other entertainers.
  • Sat.6th Sept. a morning bike ride.

  • The planning of these events involves Bendigo Community Health, Bendigo Council, the Rotary Clubs of Bendigo, Bendigo Neighbourhood House, and the various service clubs of Bendigo.

    Bookings can be made via Bendigo Community Health or the Capitol Theatre
    closer to the date.

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    Home FIRE SAFETY

    The CFA will conduct a FREE Home Fire Safety session on Thursday July 17, at 10.30 am.

    Sessions are approximately one hour in length and a fire equipment prize will be given out to a lucky participant on the day.

    Bookings via the BNH office 5441 2515

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Amnesty International Bendigo Branch

We meet on the second Monday of the month. Meeting time is at 7.30 pm. Anyone wanting to participate is asked to ring and let us know in advance.

Jane Spiers on 5441 2313 or David Hooke on 5447 1316.

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BENDIGO ENVIRONMENT
COLLECTIVE

Concerned about Climate Change?

If you would like to know more, you can
contact us by email our address
bendigoenvironmentcollective@gmail.com


Membership Renewals

Membership ensures a mailed copy of the Newsletter. Entitles you to nominate and vote for Committee of Management positions.

The cost remains only $2.00 per year.

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Are you interested in social tennis?

The Kennington Social Tennis Club invites you to attend our weekly, friendly tennis games on Saturday afternoons commencing 1pm at the Neale St Courts (Kennington Ova.l)

From beginners to experienced, all ages welcome. Just turn up Saturday, or for more info ring 0409 963 289

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Australian Hearing

Australian Hearing is offering pensioners, veterans and seniors a Free Hearing Check at Bendigo Neighbourhood House 21 Neale St on Thursday 19th July 9.00am to 12 noon.

Call in to make your free appointment

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Bendigo Volunteer
Resource Centre


Support your community today and see the difference volunteering can make to your life!!
Volunteering connects people and by being connected we feel valued.

Develop social support networks and help make a difference to the lives of others.
Ph: 5441 1404
www.bgovolunteers.org.au

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Monday Playgroup
(Click here for more info)

Here’s the Monday Play Group having fun.

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DIABETES AWARENESS SESSION

Bendigo Community Health will be hosting this event Tuesday 17th July,
10.30—12noon at the Bendigo Neighbourhood House during National Diabetes Week.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please call the office for more information.

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Free Hearing Tests

Available at the House between 10am -12 pm Thursday 7th August
Please phone for an appointment 5441 2515

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

The house will be hosting a Christmas
in july celebration on Wednesday 16th july, 12.30pm


Gold Coin Donation required
Bookings essential 5441 2515

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