Community Connect

Reid is married with two children now 16 and 18 years old, Reid has been working in the Community Mental Health sector for some 20 years; and for the last 12 years as Coordinator now Manager of the Geelong Mood Support Group.

Having a Masters in Psychoanalytical Studies from Deakin University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Mental Health (Uni of Qld); Reid's interests focus on our emotional well-being which is moulded within a traditional humanistic and yet post-modern framework.

His vision is to ensure each individual is heard and valued in the community they wish to belong to.

The main thing is to take that first step, and put your hand up for help. Lifeline - 13 11 14, and many more...

https://mindworksgeelong.org.au

The slogan for men's sheds is "Shoulder To Shoulder", shortened from "Men don't talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder",

We have a chat with President Ray Wheadon.

Colac Men's Shed Inc.

96 Pound Rd

Colac, VIC 3250 Phone: 0428 027 998

We chat with Scarlet Cridland who is a Youth Development worker at Colac Area Health's Youth Health Hub about services as they are currently being provided, as well as what the future may hold.

The Hub provides numerous services to young people aged 12-25 years for a range of health or psycho social issues.

The Hub is on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/Youth-Health-Hub-771142956315463/ and its details, when we are NOT restricted are:-

Contact: Youth Health Hub - 03 5232 5520

Hours: Monday to Friday

9.00 am to 5.00 pm

We had a chat with Davida McDonald only four hours after the library had re-opened. It is incredible to learn about the work that has gone on during the closure, and the steps that are being taken to ensure everyone is safe.

Currently the library capacity is 20. Contact - 5231 4613

To keep apace of changes go to - [email protected]

CAH is on the frontline when it comes to physical family violenc, but there is so much more. Peter, who is the Project Officer gives a great insight into this whole of community issue.

Help for Colac: Orange Door - https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au - 5232 5500

Safe Steps - 24/7 - https://www.safesteps.org.au/ - 1800 015 188

Call the Police - 000

We had a few minutes to fill after our NA chat, so Edwina put me on the spot!

This is a small insight as to why this program exists. There is a huge backstory that began at 94.7 The Pulse in Geelong, where Greg, then along came Eddie, broadcast for 11 years, before being "rescued" by OCR FM.

Listen to Community Connect regularly, and you will learn snippets...

We chatted with "Steve", media spokesperson from Narcotics Anonymous, who, for only the second year, is having an Annual event as a PR week. This will continue in the First full week in June

Meetings are currently being held "on-line" due to the pandemic, so all information for NA can be found at https://www.na.org.au and https://www.navic.net.au/

Call 1300 652 820 for meetings in Victoria

0488 811 247 - text for three close to you

For AA - ring 1300 222 222

In this chat, we have the Health Protection Co-ordinator Tony Gullone with us from the Colac Otway Shire.

We discuss the health and safety measures that are being undertaken to ensure community areas and facilities are "clean".

He can be contacted on 52329400.

www.colacotway.vic.gov.au

Today's guest is Pauline Pearce, Team Leader of Colac/Corangamite Orange Door, and Co-ordinator of Family Violence and Transitional Housing with CAH.

We chat about Orange Door, and how it works during the COVID climate.

Contact info mentioned as follows -

Colac police. - 5232 8200

Safe Steps - 1800 015 188

Confidential information, counselling and support service;

Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse - 1800 737 732

Lifeline -131 114

Orange Door - 1800 312 820

Pauline Pearce

Team Leader of Colac/Corangamite Orange Door and Co-ordinator of Family Violence and Transitional Housing CAH

Monday- Friday 9.00am-5.00pm

03 5232 5500 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, Victoria 3250

The Men's Behaviour Change Program (03) 5278 8122

Mensline - 1300 789 978

Kidsline - 1800 551 800

Here we chat with Mick Jones | Clinical Leader - Mental Health Nurse from NEAMI and their STEPMI program.

Mainly about STEPMI (services and treatment for enduring and persistent mental illness)- and the work that we do, and how we fit into the mental health service landscape

Which is all about a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently.

For more info - Neami National Barwon

92 Little Myers Street, Geelong Victoria 3218

Ph 1300 050 093 - Towards Home plus 1300 275 811

[email protected]

www.neaminational.org.au