Community Connect

We are chatting (via zoom) with Peter Liepins, the District Assistant Governor for Rotary District 9780, and the President of the Colac West Rotary Club, and Otway Rotaract Club President, Chari Siriwardana.

Members (Rotarians) meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership is by invitation and reflects a wide cross-section of community representation. If you are interested in becoming a member or want to know more, please inbox us for an invitation.

For Colac connections - https://www.facebook.com/rotarycolacwest/

https://colacrotaryclub.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/otwayrotaract/

We are chatting again via zoom with Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac,

And Drew who is an all-round great bloke...

We discuss the Parkinson's support group in the face of the lockdown and the impact it has had.

We also discuss how we have responded to the pandemic to date.

We also touch on advance care planning in the wake of COVID 19 and our plans to offer Zoom sessions for people who need support, and much more.

Colac and District Parkinson's Peer Support Group Meeting

Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse

03 5233 8203

www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au

Facebook -/AnamCaraHouseColac

www.parkinsons.org.au

www.parkinsonsvic.org.au

This chat is with Tracey Bayne, a dietitian at Colac Area Health.

We chat about the services that are available through CAH and Allied Services, with discussion around good diet being an integral part of good mental and physical health.

People home cooking and snacking - obesity increasing through COVID?

We have already talked about AOD escalation during COVID restrictions, so diet falls into the same area.

Help keep Colac safe by getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms.

• Fever, chills or sweats

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath

• Runny nose

• Loss of sense of smell or taste

Check out the Colac Area Health Facebook page for current information on COVID Testing.

For a Dietitian - Contact: Main Reception - 03 5232 5100

Our chat today is with Sophie Harrington who is the Chief Operating Officer for NOFASD Australia.

We learn, first hand, what Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is all about, and also applaud warning labels on alcoholic beverages.

For more, contact:- Helpline: 1800 860 613

https://www.nofasd.org.au

NOFASD Australia is a family-focused organisaton and is the essential bridge linking those with lived experience with researchers and clinicians.

Our Mission

To be a strong and effective voice for individuals and families living with FASD, while supporting initiatives across Australia to promote prevention, diagnosis, intervention and management.

Chris uses clay Field Therapy, Counselling, Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Art Therapy for behaviour change.

She discusses how all these therapies assist in working towards happier, healthier, safer communities.

And we find out about ventral vagal activation.

http://storminsight.com.au/ or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seastorminsight/

Intro

Writer and memoir mentor, PhD in Philosophy, lover of life

•Mental health advocate, e.g., at World Eating Disorders Day

•Former Journalist at The Herald and Weekly Times

•Studied Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction at CQUniversity Australia

•Went to Wellsville Middletown R-1

•Went to Bairnsdale Secondary College

You can find The Diary Healer and June on Facebook and at https://thediaryhealer.com/

For Support:

Butterfly Foundation - Support for eating disorders and body image issues - https://butterfly.org.au/

Eating Disorders Victoria - We support people affected by eating disorders - https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/

NEDC - National Eating Disorders Collaboration- https://www.nedc.com.au/

Here we have a chat with Deb Gartland who is the Co-ordinator of the Gellibrand Community .

Our Vision

The Vision of the Gellibrand Community House is to provide lifelong learning opportunities and social networks, encouraging people to develop skills, confidence and a sense of community involvement. Comprehensive and diverse ranges of classes/activities are offered each term, which foster our commitment to lifelong learning.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Gellibrand Community House is to provide a welcoming and safe place that actively fosters inclusive participation and partnership in living and learning. We do this by offering accessible and affordable courses, programs and services designed to enrich the lives of all in our community, regardless of age, ability or background. We encourage a sense of belonging in the community.

Find them on Facebook

and

5 Main Road, 3239

03 52 35 83 48

We chat with Paul who is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of a psyhchologist. This is a frank and honest portrayal of how life matters, matter...

Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few...

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.

Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.

Mensline - 1300 789 978.

BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292

Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188

Drummond St. Services - https://ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733

Parent Line - 1300 301 300

QLife - 1800 184 527

We chat with Gareth who is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of a catholic institution. This is a frank and honest portrayal of how life matters, matter...

Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few...

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.

Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.

Mensline - 1300 789 978.

BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292

Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188

Drummond St. Services - https://ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733

Parent Line - 1300 301 300

QLife - 1800 184 527

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Jennifer Joy Kurtze, who is a retired marriage celebrant, and runs sessions on Meditation and Tibetan Healing Bowls on the Leopold Community Page of Facebook.

You can seek her out on FB under that name.