support groups and partners
carers support group with latrobe community health service
We are proud to partner with Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) in providing a monthly support group for carers.
If you are supporting a friend or family member who is frail, aged, has a chronic illness, disability or mental illness this group may be for you.
Take some time out to meet with other carers in a supportive and relaxed environment.
If you require assistance with respite to attend, LCHS can assist.
Afternoon tea provided.
For bookings choose from the following options:
Bookings are required.
Date: Mondays 27 April, 25 May and 22 June
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: Phone 1800 242 696 or email [email protected]
If you are supporting a friend or family member who is frail, aged, has a chronic illness, disability or mental illness this group may be for you.
Take some time out to meet with other carers in a supportive and relaxed environment.
If you require assistance with respite to attend, LCHS can assist.
Afternoon tea provided.
For bookings choose from the following options:
- 1800 242 696 press 5 and ask to speak with Iris in Wonthaggi
- Email: [email protected]
- Text: 0400 107 541
Bookings are required.
Date: Mondays 27 April, 25 May and 22 June
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: Phone 1800 242 696 or email [email protected]
my aged care with latrobe community health service
Latrobe Community Health Service is available once a month to provide one-on-one support, helping you navigate and understand the aged care services available for you and your loved ones.
During your session, learn how to stay independent at home and access government-funded support.
Ideal for people over 65, these sessions provided simple, practical guidance on My Aged Care, including eligibility, services and costs.
Bookings are required.
Date: Tuesdays 5 May and 2 June
Time: 10am–2pm
Cost: Free one-on-one session
Bookings: 5674 2444
During your session, learn how to stay independent at home and access government-funded support.
Ideal for people over 65, these sessions provided simple, practical guidance on My Aged Care, including eligibility, services and costs.
Bookings are required.
Date: Tuesdays 5 May and 2 June
Time: 10am–2pm
Cost: Free one-on-one session
Bookings: 5674 2444
how to live longer at home
Living at Home for Longer is a free information session delivered by Latrobe Community Health Service, providing advice and insights to help you continue living in your own home well into your senior years.
The information session is tailored for those aged 65 years and older, who want to know how to access government-funded subsidies and programs that will help them live happily at home for longer.
The session also provides advice on navigating the My Aged Care system, covering eligibility, available programs and costs. The customer service officer will endeavour to answer your questions and assist if required to help you access these programs.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 13 April
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings 5674 2444
The information session is tailored for those aged 65 years and older, who want to know how to access government-funded subsidies and programs that will help them live happily at home for longer.
The session also provides advice on navigating the My Aged Care system, covering eligibility, available programs and costs. The customer service officer will endeavour to answer your questions and assist if required to help you access these programs.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 13 April
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings 5674 2444
ambulance victoria
Join us to learn the basics of Defibrillator use and CPR, along with essential life-saving knowledge including when to call an ambulance, heart health awareness, recognising a stroke and what to do in the event of a snake bite.
Come together as a community to build confidence, skills and awareness, because together we can save lives.
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, regardless of age, health or fitness level, and often without warning. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make all the difference.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 18 May
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings 5674 2444
Come together as a community to build confidence, skills and awareness, because together we can save lives.
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, regardless of age, health or fitness level, and often without warning. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make all the difference.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 18 May
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings 5674 2444
Keeping well through mindfulness with lynne
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.
In this session, you'll be guided through simple, practical techniques such as breath awareness, gentle movement and memory activities to help calm the mind, reduce stress and build a greater sense of wellbeing in everyday life.
Bookings are required.
Date: Mondays 4 May and 11 May
Time: 1pm-2pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings 5674 2444
This course requires a minimum of four people to commence.
In this session, you'll be guided through simple, practical techniques such as breath awareness, gentle movement and memory activities to help calm the mind, reduce stress and build a greater sense of wellbeing in everyday life.
Bookings are required.
Date: Mondays 4 May and 11 May
Time: 1pm-2pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings 5674 2444
This course requires a minimum of four people to commence.
community services
inverloch men's shed
The Shed is open to the public Mondays to Fridays 10am-3pm.
It is located on the cnr of Bolding Place and Sandy Mount Ave.
For more information go to www.inverlochmensshed.com.au
It is located on the cnr of Bolding Place and Sandy Mount Ave.
For more information go to www.inverlochmensshed.com.au
ndis support
For assistance and information relating to NDIS contact your Local Area Coordinator from Latrobe Community Health Service.
Phone 1800 242 696
Phone 1800 242 696
inverloch cwa
The Inverloch Branch of CWA meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Inverloch Men’s Shed .
Start at 10am with craft then a meeting at 1pm.
New members most welcome.
Contact: Joyce Ingle, Secretary 5674 2947, Lesley Beakley, President 0416 225 052
Start at 10am with craft then a meeting at 1pm.
New members most welcome.
Contact: Joyce Ingle, Secretary 5674 2947, Lesley Beakley, President 0416 225 052
youth referral and independent person program (yripp)
Youth Referral and Independent Person Program
Looking for committed volunteers to help young people in police custody.
For more information go to Yripp.org.au or phone 9340 3777
Looking for committed volunteers to help young people in police custody.
For more information go to Yripp.org.au or phone 9340 3777
