Challenging Diabetes
Expressions of interest are now being taken for a 7 week comprehensive Diabetes education and information program.
The program is suitable for adults with existing or newly diagnosed Type II Diabetes.
Our term 3 program receveid very positive feedback from everyone who attended.
When: To be advised
Where: To be advised
Cost: $6 per session includes folder, handout information and afternoon teas -partners free!
Contact: To express your interest, please contact the Intake Worker on 9754 8963 (Belgrave) or 9739 4577 (Lilydale)
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Feeling Good About Yourself - Self Esteem for Women
Are you interested???
Expressions of interest are invited for our program
"Feeling Good About Yourself - Self Esteem for Women"
This 8 week group is targeted at women who have low self esteem and who are motivated to explore and learn skills and strategies to improve this.
Topics include: Identifying personal strengths, developing assertiveness, stress management, decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution, goal setting, self care. The learning activities are largely creative arts based.
Contact: Libby or Melanie on 9754 8963.
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Huff n Puff Children's Asthma Program
Free Asthma education and support for children and their family.
If you would like to talk to an asthmas educator about your child's asthma.
Please contact Jenni on 9735 4577 for further information.
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Better Health Self Management Course (chronic pain)
A course for people with chronic aimed to promote the participants confidence, skills and ability to manage their health on a day to day basis.
When: Dates to be confirmed
Cost: $6 per session
Venue: Lilydale and Belgrave
If you wish to register your interest please call Terry - 9754 8963
or Kathryn on 9739 4577
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Physical Activity Information Session
Information about exercise and the health benefits and how to start. Explains Older but Stronger adn Water Exercise programs.
Fridays 10-11 am every 6 weeks
Cost is free
Venue is Lilydale
Please contact Intake Worker on 9754 8963.
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FINDING ME - BEING FREE
A 9 week group for women who have experienced past or current issues of family violence / abuse in their relationships.
Topics include:
* finding your strengths
* power and control issues
* finding equality in relationships and more
When: 09.30 am - 11.30 am Thursdays 9th October to 4th December for 9 weeks
Where: Chirnside Park Community Centre, Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park (melways Ref 37 F3)
Cost: No cost
Creche: Occasional care rates per child (if there are financial concerns, please inform group facilitator)
Contact: Intake on 9754 8963(Belgrave) or 9739 4577 (Lilydale)
Bookings essential
(limited to 10 women)
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Sing Play Create
Music and Creative Art based program for families with children aged 6 months to 4 years, parenting in difficult circumstances.
When: Friday 10th October - Friday 12th December 10 am - 11.30 am
Venue: Ranges Community Health Service, Belgrave
Cost: $30 per 10 week term (negotiable in financial difficulty)
Bookings essential
Contact: Melanie or Beth on 9754 8963
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No Interest Loan Scheme
Available for the purchase of new: White Goods (Washing Machines/ Fridges, etc) Furniture, Beds & Bedding, Computers, School Supplies, Glasses, Medical Appliances, Repairs and Maintenance etc
The scheme provides funds for loans to families and individuals on low incomes living in the Shire (min 6 months). No interest is payable on the loans and repayments are fortnightly.
Contact Terry at Belgrave on 9754 8963 for an application form.
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GROW
Depressed? Anxious? GROW offers help. GROW is understanding, friendship, and practical help in a small group setting.
Where: Belgrave
When: Every Wednesday 10:30 am -12:30.
This progam is facilitated by GROW - please contact 9528 2977.
www.grow.net.au
for more infomation
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Foot Care Education Sessions
Learn more about your feet and how to look after them.
Includes information on footwear and safely reaching your feet.
When: On demand
Facilitated by Podiatrists.
$6 per session
Belgrave and Lilydale
Please call Ranges' Podiatrist on 9754 8963.
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Hopping not Flopping and Little Hoppers
An energetic and highly motivating exercise program for preschool and primary school children with co-ordination difficulties.
When: After school, one day per week
Venue: Lilydale
Cost: $5.00 per week
Contact: Referrals to be made through the Intake Wroker Belgrave on 9754 8963 or Lilydale 9739 4577
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Older but Stronger
An over 60's gym circuit class suitable even for those not used to regular exercise, with arthritis, back pain, joint replacement.
Where:
Lilydale, Upwey, Monbulk, & Kilsyth
When: Monday to Friday (various sessions - please ask)
Cost: $6.00 per session
Contact our Intake worker on 9754 8963
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Water Exercise Classes
Take the weight off your joints and build up strength in a fun, supportive group whilst exercising in water.
Various session times and venues - Lilydale, Monbulk & Ferntree Gully
$6.00 per session
For details please phone the Intake Worker on 9754 8963.
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The Graduates
An informal self-help group that aims to provide mutual support and encouragement for each other while exercising, following a cardiac event.
Every Tuesday at Lilydale
9.30 a.m. - 11.30
Please contact Reception on 9739 4577.
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Breast Cancer Self Help Group
Our goal is to nurture, support and enrich all women with Breast cancer.
When: Last Tuesday of the Month 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Belgrave
Contact: Marcel 9754 5080
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Needle & Syringe Outlet
A service for injecting drug users to access sterile injecting equipment. Inclusive of information, education and referral for drug related concerns.
Where: Lilydale & Belgrave
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Cost: There is NO cost
Please contact Lilydale on 9739 4577 or Belgrave 9754 8963.
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Belgrave Opportunity Shop
Belgrave Opportunity Shop is part of Ranges CHS. Contributions or volunteer staff are gratefully accepted. Funds raised go towards additional equipment and services.
For anyone that knows Belgrave well, the Belgrave Opportunity Shop is located near the roundabout and in between The Old Bakehouse Cafe and the Belgrave Newsagency at 1708 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave.
The Belgrave Opportunity Shop is appreciative of any donations. Donations may include items such as clothing, kitchenware, books, electrical products (in working order please), manchester, furniture, games - basically anything that you no longer need or want that someone else may be able to benefit from.
To arrange a suitable drop off day / time please contact the Shop on
9752 6069.
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Interlink
Social and recreation group for people with intellectual disabilities.
Every Wednesday during the school term at Kallista - 10.00 - 3.00 p.m.
$60.00 per term
Facilitated by an Allied Health Assistant.
Please contact Libby at RCHS Belgrave on 9754 8963 for further details.
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Hearing Impaired Support Group
A tutor from Better Hearing teaches about lip reading, hearing tactics, devices and coping skills.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
10.00 a.m. at Lilydale.
Please contact Jenni on 9739 4577.
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Carers Support Group
For people caring for a loved one or friend who has a disability, chronic illness or is frail aged.
Many members care for someone with dementia.
The group provides an opportunity for carers to meet and share experiences and leanr about topics related to their caring role.
When: 3rd Monday of every odd month
Time: 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Venue: Sherbrooke Cottage, Tecoma
Please contact Libby at RCHS Belgrave on 9754 8963 for further details.
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Diabetes Self help Group
Come to an informal meeting for social support and education.
2nd Tuesday of month
1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. at Lilydale
Contact Reception on 9739 4577 for further details.
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Stroke Support Group
A support meeting for people having suffered a stroke and their carers.
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month
Where: Lilydale
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 a.m.
Please contact Social Support Worker, Maureen on 9739 4577.
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