Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership
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Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in Mount Alexander Shire in the lead up to Christmas. Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership executive officer Shelly Lavery said the the new cards were easy to understand with tips on how to stay on top…
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Locals helping locals
Mt Alexander Community Enterprise Inc has donated $4000 to local groups in support of their COVID-19 work in the community. Representatives of Mt ACE attended the Community Pantry at the Castlemaine Church of Christ to hand over their contribution last week. Mt ACE recognises the important work local groups are undertaking during this difficult time…
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Connecting seniors
Physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, while essential to protecting older Australians who are particularly vulnerable to the virus, may be causing social isolation and loneliness. The Digital Connection for Seniors Project aims to support people over 65 in the Macedon Ranges to socially connect with family and friends using internet-enabled digital technologies. There has…
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Community pantry up and running
Local volunteers, community groups and organisations are working together to provide food relief for residents in need in Mount Alexander Shire. The newly created Mount Alexander Community Pantry is a centrally coordinated food relief system that aims to provide assistance in the absence of a local foodbank. Castlemaine Community House manager Martyn Shaddick said everyone…
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International Women’s Day: Rise, unite, resist gender inequality
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of gender-based bias and take action for gender equality. The theme for IWD 2020 is ‘I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights’. This year Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network and Macedon Ranges Family Violence Network are organising a collective…