Rochester SES is encouraging community groups to register their emergency contribution abilities, including resources, infrastructure and services. A document is available to be completed by organisations available to help during disasters. They can be emailed on rochester@ses.vic.gov.au
In collaboration with North Central Catchment Management Authority, Rochy SES will be supplying magnets to each household with a specific ‘flood number’ using data from the 2011 floods. This will give information about minor, moderate and major flood risks at every property. A drop-in location and date in early November will be confirmed soon.
Mind Australia is continuing support services for residents over the age of 26 from its Echuca and Bendigo offices, as well as over the phone. Walk-ins are available at its Echuca office at 222 Ogilvie Ave, and Mind Australia Bendigo Loddon Campaspe can also be contacted on 5497 5600 or 5412 6600.
Rochester Mural Festival entries close on Saturday, November 23, with finalists to be notified by Saturday, November 30. All entries can be submitted through the website at https://www.rochestermuralfest.com.au/
CCLLEN is looking for volunteers to get involved in its mates mentoring program, a one-hour per week session providing support and training to local young people. Expressions of interest can be made through admin@ccllen.com.au or by calling CCLLEN on 03 5482 6055.
Lockington’s International Day of Rural Women Ladies’ Lunch has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 7. Hosted at Lockington Community Centre from noon, the event will feature a Parson’s of Rochester fashion show, Shiraz Republic pop-up wine tasting and Victorian CWA state president Jenny Nola as guest speaker. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Lockington Neighbourhood House by calling 0499 170 329 or emailing nhldbe@gmail.com
Rochester Community House Christmas tree display registrations are open. Interested groups can complete a Google form or speak to Jenna Harvey by calling 5484 3600 or emailing projects@communityhouse.org.au
Rochester Business Network is hosting a Halloween late night shopping event. From 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 31, businesses are encouraged to stay open, decorate their windows and put treats out the front of their stores for trick-or-treaters.
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