International Volunteers week 2022: Better Together #VolunteersWeek

#NationalVolunteerWeek #TACL2P To celebrate NVW, we want to thank all our L2P volunteer mentors like Lou, one of our new recruits for their dedication, passion, and commitment in helping young people gain the necessary driving experience to obtain their driver’s license.

This National Volunteer week, we profile our volunteer Amanda Turner, who's been a Pet Therapy volunteer Castlemaine Health for about 4 years. "I think it’s one of the best things you can do. The rewards work both ways" #NVW2022 #BetterTogether

This National Volunteer week we profile Angela Sye who's been Entertainment Volunteer for 11 years across Castlemaine Health & Maldon Hospital. "Music is very good for bringing people together. I see in the nursing homes, how much people enjoy what I play." #NVW2022 #BetterTogether

This National Volunteer week we profile Wendy Barron who's been Harcourt Walking group volunteer since the group started (about 5 years) "It’s good value, it’s worthwhile. Everything you do for other people comes back to you in a good way." #NVW2022 #BetterTogether

Today 26th May is National Sorry Day, a time to remember and honour the Stolen Generations. From tomorrow, #NRW22 encourages Australians to 'Be Brave. Make Change.' as we turn to the unfinished business of reconciliation. This includes implementing Uluru Statement from the Heart.

CHIRP Community Health is moving to Spencely House at Castlemaine Health. Checkout our website to read the FAQ about CHIRP relocation: chirp.org.au/chirp-communit…

Community health has moved! CHIRP is now located at Spencely House, Castlemaine Health. We opened our doors this week and were delighted to welcome our first clients to our new premises on Monday morning. For more info, Visit:chirp.org.au/chirp-communit…

COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set to close on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 the final day for vaccinations. With demand for COVID-19 testing reduced, the COVID-19 Testing Clinic will also hold its last testing day on Thursday, 16 June. castlemainehealth.org.au/2022/06/local-…

Castlemaine Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is offering the following walk in clinics this week. More info at castlemainehealth.org.au/coronavirus/va…

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the many who have driven and led change in our communities over generations they have been the heroes and champions of change, of equal rights, and even basic human rights. Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! #naidoc2022 #naidocweek

GET YOUR FLU VACCINE 🤰 During pregnancy your immune system is naturally weakened, which puts pregnant women at a greater risk of getting the flu. The flu vaccine is safe and recommended for every stage of your pregnancy. Safer Care Victoria vimeo.com/720090855?ref=…

NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMITTEE Dhelkaya Health’s new Community Health and Wellbeing Committee is seeking expressions of interest for independent members of the community to join the committee. Check our website for more info: castlemainehealth.org.au/2022/07/new-co…

In light of the increased risk of COVID-19 in our community and region we've made some changes to our visitor restrictions. These changes are in place now. Read the full detail of visitor restrictions on our website:castlemainehealth.org.au/coronavirus/vi…

Our cafeteria drinks fridge now meets the Healthy Choices policy directive! We've collaborated with Healthy Eating Advisory Service and we now have 86.1%  GREEN drinks, 13.9%  AMBER drinks and no RED drinks.  Congratulations to all involved! More information: heas.health.vic.gov.au/healthy-choice…

Great relationships make it work for learner drivers Great local relationships are helping to keep the TAC L2P Program in central Castlemaine ensuring the program continues to be easy to access for learner drivers and volunteers. To continue reading castlemainehealth.org.au/2022/08/great-…

This National Homelessness Week (1st-7th August), together with My Home Network, we're holding a community vigil to show our support for those in our community experiencing housing stress, housing crisis and homelessness. For more reading: homelessnessaustralia.org.au/homelessness-w…

Get inspired by a case study of our recent health promotion work supporting our local soccer club with Vic Kids Eat Well To continue reading: vickidseatwell.health.vic.gov.au/be-inspired/ca…

Full-time and part-time positions available now - We are looking for motivated Health Care Workers, Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join our team permanently. Further information, check our website: castlemainehealth.org.au/category/emplo… Thanks to Freepick for allowing us to use this image.

We're partnering with Mount Alexander Shire Council and Goldfields Library to offer this opportunity to parents of teens and tweens.