October 13th, 2021In brief
Eight of the state government’s promised mental health pop-up clinics have opened with one for the Central Highland still to appear.
Sites which opened on September 30 are in Melton, Kensington, Sunshine, Ringwood, Ballarat, Frankston, Mildura and St Kilda. Appointments can be booked at the Partners in Wellbeing website partnersinwellbeing.org.au or on 1300 375 330. The services will deliver a mix of in-person appointments, telehealth and limited walk-in sessions for those who need support in their communities.
Queers on the Catwalk is back, celebrating rural and regional pride with a focus on queer identity expression through clothing and style.
In the lead-up to the November 19 event, LGBTIQA+ community members are invited to a Kyneton workshop hosted by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s WayOut and CLIP teams alongside TGD Clothing Swap and The Story Costumer. Contact healthpromotion@scchc.org.au or 5421 1666 to register your interest. The catwalk event will be held at the Mount Players Theatre in Macedon.
Hepburn Shire Council is working with project partners, Mount Alexander Shire Council, North Central Catchment Management Authority and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation on the proposed renaming of Jim Crow Creek to Larni Barramal Yaluk.
Larni Barramal Yaluk means home or habitat of the Emu Creek. The renaming of Jim Crow Creek is being proposed in recognition of Aboriginal heritage and the reinstatement of Dja Dja Wurrung language into the landscape, and the removal of a name that is offensive and derogatory. The engagement phase of the project will be until November 12. Link: www.participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is offering residents free mulch at all council transfer stations until December 31.
Residents are encouraged to head to their local transfer station and claim up to one cubic metre of self-loaded mulch. Residents should bring their own shovel, containers or trailer, and protective clothing.
