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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong><br />
<strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg<br />
July 2020
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 2<br />
GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Girgarre-Stanhope Land Protection Group<br />
On Sunday 23 rd June our group hosted members of the newly formed<br />
Waranga Catchment Land Care (WCLC).<br />
They were guided through the sound walk, rail trail and the botanical<br />
gardens finishing with a shared lunch at Gagarro café. Everyone enjoyed the<br />
visit and was impressed and inspired by the achievements of revegetation by<br />
many local groups and more volunteers.<br />
WCLC is a collective which we are part of including Harston, Colbinabin and<br />
Rushworth. It has a catchment mindset rather than<br />
individual district areas.<br />
On Wednesday July 24 th Dan Walker from Goulburn<br />
Murray Landcare Network (GMLN) organized an<br />
Environment Education Day, to coincide with<br />
National Tree Day. 109 trees were planted on the Rail<br />
Trail by the enthusiastic students from Girgarre<br />
Primary school, followed by a nature walk led by Dan.<br />
Our next get together will be the AGM on<br />
Tuesday the 27 th of <strong>August</strong> at the Girgarre Hall Supper Room at<br />
6.15 pm. All welcome.<br />
No, NOT<br />
Jigarre Jammin’ Music Camp Weekend<br />
September 27-29 th<br />
The second of Jigarre Jammin’s camp-overs for <strong>2024</strong> is coming up<br />
on the weekend of September 27-29th. The weather will be<br />
warmer by then and the company is always friendly and very<br />
musical. Both halls are airconditioned and comfortable. Local<br />
residents are welcome to attend the open mic sessions on Friday<br />
and Saturday’s events, including the evening’s concert (from 7pm)<br />
and the Sunday morning old-time gospel singalong concert<br />
(10-11am).<br />
Concerts are free. Weekend fees are $25 per person attending<br />
and campers need to be self-catering. Cost for the Saturday only<br />
program is the usual $5. Otherwise – it’s yet another of Girgarre’s<br />
popular events, attracting happy folk from near and far to our<br />
small community.<br />
More information : Irene Labbett. Mob: 0429 149 246<br />
BUT AN<br />
OLD TIME GOSPEL<br />
Singalong<br />
Come and join<br />
the Jigarre Jammers<br />
on<br />
SUNDAY 29 TH SEPTEMBER<br />
From 10- 11 am<br />
in the Girgarre hall,<br />
Morgan Crescent Girgarre<br />
It’s fun and rousing<br />
and a<br />
Free Event<br />
(followed by morning tea)<br />
Everyone welcome.
Co-ordinator’s Catch-up<br />
Greetings all,<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 3<br />
Our new website has launched. A huge thank you to Jamie for all of her effort and her outstanding IT<br />
skills, it is amazing. Be sure to check it out at girgarrecommunitycottage.com.au<br />
Please remember for updates and possibly change of event details keep an eye on our Facebook page.<br />
AGM season is nearly upon us and we would love to have you involved with The Cottage, our information is on the<br />
last page of this edition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself on 5854 6482.<br />
If colder weather and shorter days cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to experience<br />
fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating and a disruption in your sleep schedule during the winter season.<br />
The good news? There are things you can do to beat the winter blues.<br />
TIPS TO HELP BEAT THE WINTER BLUES<br />
Take a Break From the News<br />
Being indoors more often means an increase in screen time. And if this time is spent consuming a non-stop news<br />
cycle, you may feel an increase in the winter blues.<br />
To help minimize stress, sadness and despair from the news, try to limit the amount of time you spend in front of a<br />
screen. If possible, schedule one hour for news. You can watch this in one sitting or break it up into chunks.<br />
Boost Your Mood with Food<br />
A simple change to boost your mood is to consider the food you eat. Consuming protein with breakfast, lunch, and<br />
dinner can enhance mood and prevent sugar and carb cravings later in the day.<br />
Also, including foods high in vitamin D such as fatty fish, fish oil and vitamin D fortified foods like milk, orange juice,<br />
breakfast cereal, yogurt and other food sources can help balance mood.<br />
According to one meta-analysis, researchers found that people with depression have low vitamin D levels, and<br />
people with low vitamin D are at a greater risk of depression.<br />
Keep Up Your Sleep Routine<br />
Sleep is a huge component of mood. Without adequate, regular sleep, psychologist Kelly Donahue, PhD, says our<br />
circadian rhythm can get disrupted, which also disrupts cortisol rhythms and impacts hormone production. To improve<br />
your sleep, Donahue recommends:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br />
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.<br />
Follow a simple bedtime routine that signals rest, such as taking a bath, turning down the lights, or drinking<br />
a cup of herbal tea.<br />
Expose yourself to light as soon as you wake up.<br />
Sleep in a cool, dark room.<br />
Don’t use electronics in your bedroom.<br />
Write all of your worry thoughts on a piece of paper before bed so that if you wake up in the night, you can<br />
tell your mind you don't need to worry because the thoughts are captured on paper and will be waiting for<br />
you to tackle in the morning.<br />
Do Some Physical Activity<br />
Physical activity has been shown to boost mood, decrease the symptoms of depression, and reduce stress. Start<br />
slowly and build up to 30 to 60 minutes a day, five days a week, of aerobic exercise, strength training, yoga, or<br />
other fitness-related activities.<br />
Getting outside daily, even for a few minutes a day, can make a huge impact on your mood and help target the<br />
specific symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) related to a lack of daylight.<br />
Try the 10x10x10 Plan<br />
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, lethargic, and unmotivated to exercise when feeling depressed. So, instead<br />
of committing to one longer workout, break the time up into chunks.<br />
For example, if your goal is to walk 30 minutes a day, divide the time into three mini-workouts of 10 minutes each.<br />
Take one walk in the morning, another in the early afternoon, and one before it gets dark. Continued on page 16.
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 4<br />
GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
SEPTEMBER 7- NATIONAL THREATENED SPECIES DAY<br />
Every year National Threatened Species Day is held on the 7 September.<br />
It's a day to reflect on our precious and fragile ecosystems and our<br />
native wildlife, many of which are under threat of extinction through<br />
loss of habitat, disease, bushfire, animal attacks, climate change, road<br />
trauma, and in the case of the koala – inbreeding. September 7 was<br />
intentionally chosen as National Threatened Species Day as it also<br />
comemorates the anniversary of the death in captivity of the last known<br />
thylacine (Tasmanian tiger).<br />
CAN YOU IMAGINE AUSTRALIA WITHOUT THE KOALA?<br />
One of the most treasured and yet most threatened species in Australia today is that universally recognised<br />
marsupial, the koala. Koalas have been listed as endangered in NSW, QLD and the ACT since 2022. But<br />
according to the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), ‘… the koala is not on the official threatened species<br />
list in Victoria and therefore the state government is not prompted to make any hard management decisions.<br />
Some islands and some isolated Victorian mainland habitats have so-called “overpopulation” problems. These<br />
are predominantly on small offshore islands that fall outside of the koala’s natural range (i.e. the area inhabited<br />
by koalas before white settlers arrived) and in isolated, inbred populations on the mainland.’ (source: Save The<br />
Koala Foundation https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/the-koala-endangered-or-not/).<br />
There is, however, a small population of genetically diverse koalas in South Gippsland, discovered in 2022.<br />
They have attracted the attention of a group of ‘citizen scientists’, a sub-group of Friends of the Earth, Australia<br />
(FoEA), whose research work may hold the key to the future of the species. Known as Friends of the Earth’s<br />
Strzelecki Koala Action Team or SKAT, they are a dedicated group currently researching and recording this<br />
remnant population living in small numbers within the Strzelecki Ranges, specifically in the Morwell National and<br />
Mullundung State Parks.<br />
Continuing from the ACF … ‘Anthony Amis, (Friends of the Earth) explains: “There are two distinct koala<br />
populations in Victoria and South Australia. One is the endemic koala population consisting of the original gene<br />
pool that inhabits the Strzelecki Ranges and South Gippsland region, and the second being translocated<br />
populations across Victoria and South Australia, sourced from island populations from a limited gene pool.<br />
Friends of the Earth’s key interest is the animals from the original gene pool.”<br />
‘New science has revealed that the core of this small population survived the almost complete destruction<br />
of their environment and managed to “hang on” in and around the small Morwell National Park. From this area<br />
they have slowly managed to disperse through the region. Their numbers are low though. Possibly as low as<br />
2,500 animals. For the past decade, citizen science has been involved in locating where the animals have survived<br />
and where they have dispersed to.’<br />
The information SKAT collects will be sent for scientific validation by qualified experts with the aim of<br />
gaining further protection for this unique and important group of koalas. The following link is a map showing the<br />
distribution of the Strzelecki koala. https://strzkoala.australianmap.net/<br />
If you are interested in SKAT’s work and would like to support them, tax-deductable donations can be<br />
made here: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/lachlan_abbott_legacy.<br />
Further reading: https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/interesting-facts/<br />
GROWING FOOD FOR THE FUSSY KOALA<br />
Koalas are a popular attraction at the Kyabram Fauna Park. The Gargarro Botanic Gardens Inc, in<br />
conjunction with the fauna park, have set aside a significant portion of the gardens for a plantation of koalafriendly<br />
eucalypts. The koala is a fussy eater - it requires leaves from a variety of different eucalypt species, all<br />
containing the essential nutrients they require to survive. Stands of Southern Blue Gums, Manna Gums, Swamp<br />
Gum, River Red and Gippsland Red Gums are doing well in the gardens. Staff from the fauna park manage the<br />
plantation, collecting the leaves for their charges each week. I Labbett
PRESERVING A DESERVING HISTORY<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 5<br />
The Clydesdale draught horse has a long history in Australia, dating as far back as the 1850’s and the gold rush era<br />
when the first Scottish Clydesdales were imported. By the end of the Great War in 1918, the breed had it’s own<br />
stud book - The Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society – amalgamating all previous stud books and setting<br />
standards for breeding. The Clydesdale was now well established and most other breeds of working horses had fallen<br />
out of favour.<br />
While the use of draught horses began to decline after WW1, breeding continued to peak well into the<br />
1930’s. Australia remained a predominant user of working horses until the onset of WW2 when mechanisation and<br />
petrol engines gained momentum and numbers declined rapidly. However, all was not lost, as some following generations<br />
of the early stud breeders retained their enthusiasm for the Clydesdale until a resurgence of interest began<br />
in the 1960’s – interest that is maintained to this day. Across Australia there are now dedicated bands of<br />
Clydesdale owners building on from those early breeders, preserving a deserving part of Australia’s agricultural history,<br />
saving these noble animals from extinction and spreading the love as they showcase them at Agricultural<br />
Shows and other horse events.<br />
A DREAM COME TRUE!<br />
None more so than Sarah and Ross Sinclair, relatively new to the Girgarre district and latecomers to horse<br />
breeding but well on their way to becoming established in the district. Relocating to a property on Morrissey Road<br />
after a working life in Melbourne was more than just a ‘tree change’ for Sarah and Ross. It was a dream come true<br />
for Sarah, who has been around horses all her life, but not the mighty Clydesdale. They were just a dream simmering<br />
away on the back-burner. Once their two children had grown to adulthood and settled with families of their<br />
own, Ross and Sarah made the big move two years ago and Sinclair Park Clydesdales and Sport Horses was born.<br />
Needless to say, both Sarah and Ross are loving it, spending most of their days developing the former dairy<br />
and lucerne property to accomodate their growing stock. They have four stallions at stud, whose bloodlines are<br />
notable and reflected in their aristocratic names, plus five brood mares, some with foals at foot. They are both finding<br />
their niche within the wider Girgarre community, teaming up with other Clydesdale breeders – including volunteering<br />
at the Moora Working Draught Horse Muster, the event that showcases farming practices of the past each<br />
Easter.<br />
Clydesdales are magnificent animals. Known for their gentle nature and individual personalities, the Sinclair<br />
Park horses are no different – always happy to have visitors get up close and personal – especially if there’s a treat<br />
or a back scratch on offer. Although, as Sarah says, they’re not to be taken for granted. Long-lived and taking up to<br />
eight years to fully mature, the young stock are free to roam and grow before training begins. The stud also breeds<br />
sport horses – a cross between a Clydesdale and a thoroughbred or warmblood. The crossbreeds make sturdy<br />
eventing, dressage or show-jumping animals with a nice placid nature, ideal for pony club. Sarah and Ross are happy<br />
to have visitors by appointment. Check out their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?<br />
id=100083909221499 Email: sinclairparkhorses@gmail.com Mob: 0409 964 487. (Source of general information re<br />
Clydesdales and further reading: extracts from "The Clydesdale Horse" - A resource book published by the CCHS (NSW Branch) and<br />
https://clydesdalehorse.com.au/clydesdale-history/)<br />
Photos left: Kardinia Scottish Maverick and Ross and<br />
Sarah with Maverick<br />
Left & right: the young<br />
stud -Sinclair Park Sir<br />
William, loves to play<br />
with Sarah.
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 6<br />
Girgarre Open Gardens Festival<br />
Sunday 27th October <strong>2024</strong><br />
Save the Date!<br />
Latest updates on Facebook<br />
‘Open Gardens festival-Girgarre &<br />
Surrounds’<br />
SHEPPARTON WORKWEAR & SAFETY<br />
189 – 197 High Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630<br />
FOR ALL YOUR WORKWEAR CORPORATE WEAR<br />
AND EMBROIDERY<br />
Ph.: 5831 4838<br />
Fax: 5831 1696<br />
Email: sales@sheppartonworkwear.com.au<br />
Website: www.sheppartonworkwear.com.au
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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 8<br />
Group Name Details Contact name Contact number<br />
The Girgarre Community Group Inc. President Allan Ohlin 0429 130 906<br />
The Girgarre Community Cottage<br />
3rd Monday 7pm<br />
Manager Kezia Talbot 5854 6482<br />
0404 686 344<br />
Girgarre Seniors Tuesdays 10:45am Debra Stelzer 5854 6482<br />
Words on Wheels<br />
Girgarre Cottage<br />
Discuss chosen books<br />
1st Tuesday 11am<br />
The Cottage 5854 6482<br />
Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery Nursery Sales Loraine Warde 0438 546 237<br />
Girgarre Open Garden Committee Open Garden Festival Loraine Warde 58546236/0438 546 237<br />
Girgarre Playgroup 0-5 years<br />
Monday 10-12pm,<br />
Jigarre Ukulele (J-Ukes)<br />
Wednesdays 1:30pm<br />
Girgarre Kindergarten<br />
Begins 2nd week of term<br />
Supper Room, Memorial<br />
Hall $3<br />
Robyn Swan 5854 6482<br />
Lyn Cosham 5859 0297<br />
Girgarre Patchwork Quilters<br />
Fridays 9:30am<br />
Quilters and sewing group<br />
Memorial Hall $3 p/session<br />
Nola Williams 0438 552 546<br />
Girgarre Line Dancers<br />
Thursdays 2pm $7<br />
Girgarre-Stanhope Land Protection<br />
Group<br />
Memorial Hall Gloria Atkins 0400 539 778<br />
Secretary<br />
Bernadette<br />
Fitzpatrick<br />
0458 576 917<br />
Girgarre Community Kindergarten Lead Educator Robyn Swan 5854 6368<br />
Girgarre Primary School Principal Ashleigh Buckland 5854 6275<br />
Girgarre Returned Services League<br />
1st Tuesdays 7pm. Feb-Nov<br />
Girgarre Country Fire Authority<br />
1st Monday 7:30pm<br />
President<br />
RSL Club Room<br />
Captain<br />
CFA Meeting Room<br />
Gary Kitt 0458 548 224<br />
kittbagg@hotmail.com<br />
Shaun Halls 0487 740 001<br />
LIONS caravan for hire Please contact... Avis Weller 5854 6383<br />
Girgarre Community Church<br />
Sundays 9:30am<br />
Christian Church Ron Gregory 0427 546 382<br />
Stanhope and District Men’s Shed<br />
Mon, Wed, Fri. 9am-12<br />
Have fun and create.<br />
3 Tivey Rd. Stanhope<br />
Merv Andrew 0457 300 321<br />
Girgarre Facilities Committee<br />
Girgarre Memorial Hall<br />
Girgarre Recreational Reserve<br />
Memorial Hall (Bookings)<br />
Recreation Reserve<br />
Jenny Bassett<br />
Darren Butler<br />
0427 522 816<br />
0427 546 332<br />
Girgarre Development Group (DGD)<br />
Last Tuesday, Jan-Nov 7:30pm<br />
Girgarre Improvements<br />
Memorial Hall<br />
Jan Smith 5854 6283<br />
Gargarro Project Gargarro Botanic Gardens Athol McDonald 5854 6324<br />
Friends of Gargarro Garden -<br />
working Bee 4th Sunday of month<br />
Chairperson Loraine Warde 58546236<br />
0438 546 237<br />
Girgarre Craft Market<br />
2nd Sundays. 8:30-12<br />
Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283<br />
Girgarre Farmer’s Market Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283<br />
Jigarre Jammers. Feb to Nov<br />
4th Saturday 10:30-4pm $5<br />
Acoustic Music Irene Labbett 0429 149 246<br />
Girgarre Living History<br />
Book title “Girgarre”<br />
Record of local history<br />
Athol McDonald<br />
Jenny Wadelton<br />
5854 6324<br />
5852 2301<br />
Girgarre Football/Netball Club President Daniel Arnold 0400 214 693<br />
Girgarre Cricket Club President Mick Coyne 0488 296 566<br />
Girgarre Tennis Club<br />
President<br />
Secretary<br />
Jason Saunders<br />
Fiona Smith<br />
0400 299 942<br />
0408 502 274
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 9
SERVICES & FACILITIES<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 10<br />
FRIENDS OF GARGAR-<br />
RO<br />
CATERING AVAILABLE<br />
Need catering for a<br />
function?<br />
Well, the Gargarro<br />
Gardens<br />
Catering Team will be<br />
more than happy to cater<br />
for your needs depending<br />
on numbers.<br />
Phone Bernie Ryan for<br />
more info if you are<br />
planning a function.<br />
Ph: 5857 2407
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 11<br />
Girgarre Community<br />
Kindergarten<br />
To keep updated on all Kinder<br />
information
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 12<br />
CONTACT THE COTTAGE<br />
Girgarre Community Group Inc.<br />
(The Cottage)<br />
A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131.<br />
27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624<br />
Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484<br />
http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage<br />
E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com<br />
Coordinator: Kezia Talbot<br />
Connect with us on Facebook. Girgarre Community Cottage<br />
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KYABRAM TOWN HALL<br />
Writers’ Group<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 13<br />
Hello Everyone!<br />
kyabramwritersgroup@gmail.com<br />
Something Different<br />
This month Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group is sharing something different!<br />
Recently, in a first for us, five of our members accepted an invitation to present some of their work to the<br />
Social Support Group attending the Pat Hayes Centre (Kyabram Health). This was initiated by Sunshine<br />
Parsons, a member of both groups. Each writer read an entertaining piece from their portfolios, often<br />
triggering laughter followed by some lively conversations on a range of subjects, including pets, photographs,<br />
family history and memories.<br />
Maria started with “A Much-needed Break” – about a holiday almost ruined<br />
by a couple of puff-ball dogs. Neville was next with the true story of<br />
“Sandy – Tomato Eater”. Sandy was a cat, by the way. Catherine read<br />
“The Morning the Easter Bunny Was Nearly Trapped.” Yes – had that<br />
actually happened, we would not still be enjoying our chocolate eggs at<br />
Easter time! Irene read a piece about a man’s fascination with a 1927 Rolls<br />
Royce – and the terrible temptation to do something – um – illegal. Lastly,<br />
Sunshine read two imaginative pieces about her dogs vanquishing the<br />
evil Vacuum. With laughs and reminisces we finished the readings and<br />
Sunshine then led a group-writing of an acrostic name poem – listing qualities<br />
associated with the name – SOCIAL SUPPORT. This is the result:<br />
Support<br />
Outings<br />
Company<br />
Involvement<br />
Activities<br />
Lovely<br />
Super<br />
Unity<br />
Positivity<br />
People<br />
Ongoing<br />
Respect<br />
Trust<br />
Everyone then wrote their own individual acrostic name poems. You can try this, too – great to put in a<br />
birthday card for that special person!<br />
Reading our stories created an open space where folk felt confident to respond in their own way. Our second<br />
activity called for individual responses that were put together into a group story.<br />
Debbie started: I go to Social Support four or five days a week. I like to do some craft work. (Vikki)<br />
We do different activities. (Pam) We go on outings and I love coming here because it’s such lovely company.<br />
(Joy) It’s good to have the company and support of nice people … (Sunshine) and to be respected.<br />
(Max) The support staff are so lovely and caring. (Debbie) People are kind to each other … (Pam) And<br />
everyone is so friendly. (Sandy – support staff) I like working here because of the lively attitude of the<br />
participants. (Sunshine) I miss coming and I will be back …<br />
A chat and a cuppa (and a very wicked slice) followed.<br />
Kyabram Town Hall writers were delighted to be a part of this<br />
engaging group and would like to think there may be<br />
more opportunities. We thank the Social Support Group for a<br />
most enjoyable afternoon!<br />
© Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group <strong>2024</strong>
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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 15
Co-ordinator’s Catch-up continued<br />
Call on Your Support System<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 16<br />
Loneliness and isolation tend to make the effects of the winter blues worse. That’s why your support system, which<br />
may include friends, family, co-workers, and sponsors, should be on speed dial. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that<br />
human contact and socialization is important to our mental health.<br />
And when you are dealing with the winter blues, finding a way to spend time with supportive people is key to<br />
boosting your mood. This may include walks outdoors, talking on the phone, or coffee dates (virtual or in person,<br />
depending on your circumstances).<br />
Seek Out the Sun<br />
Getting outside needs to be a priority during the winter months. Since SAD symptoms are worsened by a lack of sun<br />
exposure, soaking up the sun—even in winter temperatures—is critical.<br />
Being in the sunlight helps balance serotonin activity, increases melatonin production, balances your circadian<br />
rhythm, and increases vitamin D levels, which can lead to an improved emotional state.<br />
If you cannot get outdoors, move a chair, work station, or kitchen table next to a window that gets sunlight. Aim to<br />
sit in this location for at least one to two hours a day.<br />
If one sitting is not possible, break the time into<br />
shorter chunks throughout the daytime hours<br />
That’s all from me. Take care, Kezia .<br />
Girgarre Facilities<br />
Committee Inc<br />
AGM Wed 11th<br />
September <strong>2024</strong><br />
Girgarre Hall Supper Room<br />
7pm<br />
All Welcome<br />
Contact: Jenny 5852 2816<br />
Girgarre Community<br />
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AGM Tuesday 24 th<br />
September <strong>2024</strong><br />
Girgarre Hall Supper Room<br />
6:45pm<br />
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Girgarre Football Netball Club<br />
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 17<br />
The last month has seen us in the depth of Winter and haven’t we known it!! Rain, fog and wind<br />
chill factor that would make an eskimo hide for cover. We are heading into the <strong>final</strong> few rounds<br />
and just around the corner is <strong>final</strong>s (and hopefully that beautiful <strong>final</strong>s sunshine).<br />
We are excited to see that 5 or 6 of our netball sides will make <strong>final</strong>s, with a couple of teams<br />
needing a game or two to go their way. Both A grade and 13&under should finish in the top 2,<br />
getting the second chance. We have also been announced as host of the Semi Final to be held on Saturday 31 st <strong>August</strong>.<br />
We have seen a number of fantastic social events in the last month, including our $5000 draw. Congratulations to Tat<br />
and Greg who took out the 1 st and 2 nd prizes. We also held our inaugural Junior Movie Night with about 25 kids between<br />
5 and 14 snuggling down in their Pjs, oodies and bean bags to watch IF. They all had a great night with a supply of popcorn,<br />
lollies and cupcakes to enjoy.<br />
Whilst our football sides are not sitting in <strong>final</strong>s contention, they have put on several great performances, especially<br />
against Dookie where we took out the 4 points in grand style in both the Ressies and Seniors.<br />
If you are interested in volunteering at the club, even if just for the <strong>final</strong> on 31 st <strong>August</strong>, please contact President Daniel<br />
Arnold on 0400 214 693. We welcome all new members and volunteers.<br />
Keep up to date with everything that is happening on our Facebook page Girgarre Football Netball Club.<br />
White/green ball - B grade, Pink ball - A grade, White ball - C grade, No ball - C Reserve grad. Left-Photo of movie night at<br />
Girgarre FNC
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 18<br />
MEDIA RELEASE<br />
New GP service at Stanhope Health<br />
From Monday 12 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, Telecare – Australia’s leading virtual care provider – will<br />
collaborate with Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) to introduce a new GP service at<br />
Stanhope Health called Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre.<br />
The GP service will combine regular face-to-face consultations with weekly virtual telehealth<br />
consultations with Telecare GPs Dr Ken-Tze Koh and Dr Raymond Wen who have 20 combined<br />
years’ experience in rural health.<br />
The service is the first of its kind in Victoria and addresses the Campaspe community’s healthcare<br />
needs after 12 months without a local visiting GP service. It is part of the GPs in Community Health<br />
Project, which aims to explore better ways to deliver affordable, sustainable and viable primary care services in rural communities.<br />
Telecare and KDHS will put the following service in place at Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre:<br />
• Five days a week of face-to-face consultations for the first three weeks (12-30 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong>). During the first three weeks, all appointments<br />
will be bulk billed (free).<br />
• After this, there will be two days a month of face-to-face consultations (provided in one week), and two days of telehealth consultations<br />
each week for the remainder of the month. These appointments will be bulk billed for pension and concession card holders and children<br />
under 16 years. All other appointments for non-concession card holders are Medicare rebate-able and consumers will only have to pay<br />
the full fee of $80 with a Medicare rebate of $42.85, which is $37.15 out of pocket gap fee. Further information on which days the consultations<br />
will be held will be provided soon.<br />
• A Practice Nurse is being recruited to support clients with their face-to-face and telehealth consultations at the Stanhope Telecare<br />
Medical Centre.<br />
• All initial GP consultations will need to happen face-to-face, except for mental health consultations. Following the initial consultation,<br />
clients can see the GP face-to-face or virtually.<br />
• KDHS’ friendly Stanhope Health client services team will continue to assist with meet and greet support.<br />
• The Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre is accepting bookings for GP consultations.<br />
To book an appointment at Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre with Dr Ken-Tze Koh or Dr Raymond<br />
Wen from Monday 12 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, call Telecare on 03 4800 5291 or email stanhope@telecare.com.au.<br />
Online bookings will be available soon.<br />
When will the new GP service commence?<br />
Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre will open from Monday 12 <strong>August</strong> at 9.00am.<br />
How do I book an appointment?<br />
Bookings for an appointment with a GP are now open. To book an appointment at Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre from Monday 12<br />
<strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, contact Telecare on 03 4800 5291 or email stanhope@telecare.com.au. Online bookings via the Hotdoc app will be<br />
available soon.<br />
Do I have to be eligible for an appointment?<br />
There are no eligibility requirements to make an appointment. Referrals are not required.<br />
Where will Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre operate from?<br />
The Stanhope Telecare Medical Centre will operate from Stanhope Health to provide the community with access to care as close to home<br />
as possible.<br />
How many days will the service operate?<br />
The Telecare GP service will include five days a week of face-to-face consultations for the first three weeks.<br />
How much will an appointment cost?<br />
From Monday 12 <strong>August</strong> to Friday 30 <strong>August</strong>, all appointments will be bulk billed.<br />
After this, appointments will be bulk billed for pension and concession card holders and children under 16 years.<br />
All other appointments for non-concession card holders are Medicare rebate-able and consumers will only have<br />
to pay the full fee of $80 with a Medicare rebate of $42.85, which is $37.15 out of pocket gap fee.
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 19
Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2024</strong> pg 20
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