Community Connect
By OCR FM
We intend to increase awareness of what is available in your community, to make for a healthier community.
We want your suggestions for community issues you wish to discuss, and your involvement as a participant is encouraged.
We chat with groups and not for profit organisations in your community you can connect with to make living here better.
We talk about these issues in an informal, chatty manner,and provide relevant contact details.
We play a little bit of music, which is chosen by our guests,
Community ConnectJul 24, 2021
"The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Paul & Monique - Part 2
Here is Part 1 of the chat that Edwina & Greg McHenry had with Paul Levey and Monique Patterson about "The Boy in the Presbytery" for Community Connect on OCR FM.
The book is available by contacting either of the two participants via FB, or at www.geniusbooks.com.au
"The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Paul & Monique - Part 1
I have split the chat we had with Monique and Paul so that you can have a break.
Trigger warnings are given at the front end of Part 1, but NOT part 2.
I remind you that part of the purchase price goes towards supporting Survivors & Victims of child sexual abuse that
For help or someone to talk to - Lifeline 13 11 14
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Suicide Helpline Victoria- 1300 651 251.
There is a comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and Monique Patterson on Facebook.
Intro to parts 1 & 2 of "The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Monique Patterson & Paul Levey
I have split the chat we had with Monique and Paul so that you can have a break.
Trigger warnings are given at the front end of Part 1.
For help or someone to talk to - Lifeline 13 11 14
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Suicide Helpline Victoria- 1300 651 251.
There is a comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and Monique Patterson on Facebook.
Breastscreen Vic Van in Colac - Terri Smith - CEO Breastscreen Vic.
Where an when is the van?
City Bowls Club, Central Reserve, 28-40 Gravesend St
Monday at 8:00 AM UTC+11 - 5:40 PM UTC+11
Price: Free · Duration: 8 hr
We're in Colac 8 Feb - 19 Mar.
We invite Victorians aged 50−74 to have a breast screen every two years, as they are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast screening is free, takes 10 minutes, and is with a woman.
Book online at breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.
Breastscreen Vic Van in Colac - Colac Area Health Breast Care Nurse
Colac Otways Arts Trail - Penelope Bartlau
· Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021
· Registrations for 2021
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We are excited to announce the opening of registrations for the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 April 2 to 18. So, please register a placeholder for your venue on the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 soon.
TO REGISTER ONLINE
www.colacotwayartstrail.com/
Sue 0400922219
Wellways Australia Limited - mental health, disability and community care
They are working on projects and services in the Colac Otway Area. We find out heaps.
This is a great chat with Kylie Whyte (Inclusion Net Project Officer | Barwon and the Great South Coast Region) with Wellways Australia, and Amelia (Millie) Reid (Peer and Community Coordinator).
Suite 5 / 23-31 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220
kwhyte@wellways.org (03) 4333 0251
www.wellways.org | 1300 111 400
areid@wellways.org | 0438 575 314 | (03) 5292 1691
Marooned the Film(?), and much more, with Rohana Hayes & Michael Gray Griffiths
Today we revisit where it as, and its theme, suicide prevention, with Michael Gray Griffiths, the author, and actor, Rohana Hayes.
It is hoped that the play will be made into a film for a wider audience, as a resource for ALL. To help this happen, you can donate via The Australian Cultural Fund site, using this URL - australianculturalfund.org.au/search/?q=marooned
This incredible play has had a wide audience, and the best is yet to come.
If you need help, call:-
Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.
Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.
Mensline - 1300 789 978.
BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188
Drummond St. Services - ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733
Parent Line - 1300 301 300
QLife - 1800 184 527
Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 & Colac Makers' Space Inc.
Lifeline - 13 11 14 - Not just a crisis line
Positive Attitudes Inc. & Drummond Street Services Inc. - Xmas togetherness
It's at Mollie's Bar and Diner for Brekky and EdinburghGardens for lunch.
www.facebook.com/positiveattitude13/
Drummond Street Services Inc.
Are you in crisis? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800,
Parent Line 1300 301 300 or
QLife 1800 184 527.
SNAP - - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
These men are supporters, and their stories are from incredibly different angles that are fascinating, sad, tragic, yet need to be heard.
Website: www.snapnetwork.org/
To make contact, email dmcleish@snapnetwork.org
Or contact Don on sms 0411 565691
Stand Up Speak Up - standupspeakup.org/
Braille House - originally Queensland Braille Writing Association (QBWA)
Today we are chatting with Sally Balwin, Braille House's General Manager, and Laura Garcia, the Mother of Eva, a young girl who became vision impaired when she was about one year old, and is an avid reader ...
To find out more - Braille House
Cortical Vision Impairment Australia
Vision Australia - 1800 847 466
World AIDS Day 2020 - Thorne Harbour Health & Positive Attitude
And to have a chat with us today, we have John Hall, who is the Partnership Manager with Thorne Harbour Health,
And Melissa Williams, who is President of Positive Attitude Inc., having taken this position on when community hero and ally Yvonne Gardner passed away.
There is more about WAD at www.worldaidsday.org.au
Transgender Awareness - Merrin Wake - A Mother's Perspective
Transgender Awareness - Ki Hayward - A Living Experience
NAIDOC 2020 - BATForce - Leigh Bartlett
Anam Cara Colac Fundraiser 2020 - Diane Wright - Founder & President
NAIDOC & Wellbeing Warriors - Walkabout Events & Culture
NAIDOC Week is usually held in the first week of July that incorporates the second Friday - which historically was celebrated as 'National Aboriginal Day'.
Due to our current circumstance, NAIDOC Week 2020 will begin on Sunday 8 November and ends on Sunday 15 November.
The Theme this year - Always Was, Always Will Be.
To connect with the community as discussed, go to Facebook:-
www.facebook.com/beelovedessence
www.facebook.com/events/750381392204717
Or call Ahhleeyah - 0478 711 247
Dementia Awareness - Nancy Donkers & Colac Area Health
Nancy and her Son Michael are walking 1000 kms, each, in November to raise funds for Dementia Australia.
Find them on Facebook to donate or go to fundraising.dementia.org.au/
and donate by clicking the "donate" button, the search for Nancy and/or Michael.
An estimated 460,000 Australians are living with dementia.
While Dementia Australia welcomes the $11.3 million for expert psychosocial supports, the lack of focus on dementia within a $115.5 billion budget in 2020-21 for health, aged care and sport, reveals that dementia is still not receiving the attention it deserves.
www.dementia.org.au
1800 100 500
Barwon Warm Safe Home - Barwon Community Legal Service & MPower
And Becky Nevin Berger from MPower.
Alex - Barwon Community Legal Service.
Promote our Barwon Warm Safe Home Facebook Group, as well as encourage listeners to register for our upcoming Virtual Warm Safe Home forum featuring the Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Seniors Rights Victoria.
Barwon Warm Safe Home Facebook group
· www.facebook.com/groups/barwonwarmsafehome/
Barwon Warm Safe Home Virtual Forum - 16 Days of Activism
· barwonwarmsafehomeforum.eventbrite.com.au
More info can also be found on our website: barwoncls.org/barwon-warm-safe-home-project/
Barwon Health Carer Support & Anam Cara Colac - National Carers Week 2020
Vision Australia & SEDA - Fundraiser Lily Alford - World Sight Day 2020
Carers Victoria and Anam Cara House Colac
NEAMI National - STEPMI Program - Barwon, Colac and the Otways
And Georgia Barrand, Peer Support Worker - STEPMI program with Neami National Barwon, Colac and the Otways.
For more info, Ph 1300 050 093, Fb Neami National, go to www.neaminational.org.au or just Google STEPMI -
Pink Up Colac - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Colac along with other towns across Australia is participating in the McGrath Foundation's fundraising activity named Pink up Your Town. Colac will fundraise throughout the month of October with all money being raised for the McGrath Foundation.
Go To Facebook to find out more about it - www.facebook.com/pinkupcolac/ - as well as how to get involved.
pinkupcolac@hotmail.com
fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/fundraiser/pinkupcolac
Barwon Child Youth & Family Colac - BCYF Early Years Colac
For Nikki at EIEC - 1300 012 293
BCYF Colac
54C Bromfield Street, Colac, Victoria, 3250
03 5231 4740
www.bcyf.org.au
International Overdose Awareness Day - Craig Harvey, Misty Collins & Nick Sourlos
We are chatting again via zoom with:-
Craig Harvey who is the Harm Reduction Coordinator at Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services,
Misty Collins who is an AOD Care and Recovery/Overdose Prevention Clinician with the Stepping Up Consortium,
And Nick Sourlos, a Clinical Pharmacist at Colac Area Health.
Contacts: Barwon Health - 1800 196 850
Stepping Up - Referral via Barwon Health - 1300 094 187
Direct Line - 1800 888 236
Family Drug Support - 1300 368 186
Dying To Know Day 2020 - Anam Cara Colac & Geelong Cemeteries Trust
This is a topic people avoid, but is about the unavoidable!
Anam Cara House:
50 Forans Road,
Barongarook West, 3249
(03) 5233 8203
anamcarahousecolac.org.au/
Geelong Cemeteries Trust (GCT)
Ph. (03) 5249 3939
Email. enquiries@gct.net.au
www.gct.net.au/contact-us/
Parkinson's Victoria & Colac and District Parkinson's Peer Support Group
They are all inspirational people who gaive us an all round perspectine on Parkinson's and many other related issues
For Parkinson's Vic.:-
www.parkinsonsvic.org.au/
Freecall Information Line - 1800 644 189
www.facebook.com/parkinsonsvic
Colac and District:-
Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse
03 5233 8203
www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au
Facebook -/AnamCaraHouseColac
www.parkinsons.org.au
Freecall Information Line
1800 644 189
Rotary District 9780 - Colac West Rotary & Otway Rotaract Clubs
Members (Rotarians) meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership is by invitation and reflects a wide cross-section of community representation. If you are interested in becoming a member or want to know more, please inbox us for an invitation.
For Colac connections - www.facebook.com/rotarycolacwest/
colacrotaryclub.org.au/
www.facebook.com/otwayrotaract/
Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac & Drew
And Drew who is an all-round great bloke...
We discuss the Parkinson's support group in the face of the lockdown and the impact it has had.
We also discuss how we have responded to the pandemic to date.
We also touch on advance care planning in the wake of COVID 19 and our plans to offer Zoom sessions for people who need support, and much more.
Colac and District Parkinson's Peer Support Group Meeting
Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse
03 5233 8203
www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au
Facebook -/AnamCaraHouseColac
www.parkinsons.org.au
www.parkinsonsvic.org.au
Tracey Bayne - Dietitian - Colac Area Health.
We chat about the services that are available through CAH and Allied Services, with discussion around good diet being an integral part of good mental and physical health.
People home cooking and snacking - obesity increasing through COVID?
We have already talked about AOD escalation during COVID restrictions, so diet falls into the same area.
Help keep Colac safe by getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms.
• Fever, chills or sweats
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose
• Loss of sense of smell or taste
Check out the Colac Area Health Facebook page for current information on COVID Testing.
For a Dietitian - Contact: Main Reception - 03 5232 5100
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - NOFASD - Sophie Harrington
We learn, first hand, what Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is all about, and also applaud warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
For more, contact:- Helpline: 1800 860 613
www.nofasd.org.au
NOFASD Australia is a family-focused organisaton and is the essential bridge linking those with lived experience with researchers and clinicians.
Our Mission
To be a strong and effective voice for individuals and families living with FASD, while supporting initiatives across Australia to promote prevention, diagnosis, intervention and management.
Sensorimotor Therapy - Chris Storm
She discusses how all these therapies assist in working towards happier, healthier, safer communities.
And we find out about ventral vagal activation.
storminsight.com.au/ or on Facebook - www.facebook.com/seastorminsight/
The Diary Healer - June Alexander
Writer and memoir mentor, PhD in Philosophy, lover of life
•Mental health advocate, e.g., at World Eating Disorders Day
•Former Journalist at The Herald and Weekly Times
•Studied Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction at CQUniversity Australia
•Went to Wellsville Middletown R-1
•Went to Bairnsdale Secondary College
You can find The Diary Healer and June on Facebook and at thediaryhealer.com/
For Support:
Butterfly Foundation - Support for eating disorders and body image issues - butterfly.org.au/
Eating Disorders Victoria - We support people affected by eating disorders - www.eatingdisorders.org.au/
NEDC - National Eating Disorders Collaboration- www.nedc.com.au/
Gellibrand Community House - Deb Gartland
Our Vision
The Vision of the Gellibrand Community House is to provide lifelong learning opportunities and social networks, encouraging people to develop skills, confidence and a sense of community involvement. Comprehensive and diverse ranges of classes/activities are offered each term, which foster our commitment to lifelong learning.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Gellibrand Community House is to provide a welcoming and safe place that actively fosters inclusive participation and partnership in living and learning. We do this by offering accessible and affordable courses, programs and services designed to enrich the lives of all in our community, regardless of age, ability or background. We encourage a sense of belonging in the community.
Find them on Facebook
and
5 Main Road, 3239
03 52 35 83 48
Paul ( Duck) Connelly - Survivor
Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few...
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.
Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.
Mensline - 1300 789 978.
BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188
Drummond St. Services - ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733
Parent Line - 1300 301 300
QLife - 1800 184 527
Gareth Haeberle - Survivor
Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few...
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.
Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.
Mensline - 1300 789 978.
BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188
Drummond St. Services - ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733
Parent Line - 1300 301 300
QLife - 1800 184 527
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Meditation & Tibetan Healing Bowls - Jennifer Joy Kurtze
You can seek her out on FB under that name.
Mental Health & COVID 19 - Reid Maxwell - Mind Works
Having a Masters in Psychoanalytical Studies from Deakin University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Mental Health (Uni of Qld); Reid's interests focus on our emotional well-being which is moulded within a traditional humanistic and yet post-modern framework.
His vision is to ensure each individual is heard and valued in the community they wish to belong to.
The main thing is to take that first step, and put your hand up for help. Lifeline - 13 11 14, and many more...
mindworksgeelong.org.au
Colac Men's Shed Inc. - Mens Health - Ray Wheadon
We have a chat with President Ray Wheadon.
Colac Men's Shed Inc.
96 Pound Rd
Colac, VIC 3250 Phone: 0428 027 998
Colac Youth Health Hub - Scarlet Cridland -Youth Development Program +
The Hub provides numerous services to young people aged 12-25 years for a range of health or psycho social issues.
The Hub is on Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/Youth-Health-Hub-771142956315463/ and its details, when we are NOT restricted are:-
Contact: Youth Health Hub - 03 5232 5520
Hours: Monday to Friday
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Colac Community Library and Learning Centre - Post COVID-19 access - Davida McDonald
Currently the library capacity is 20. Contact - 5231 4613
To keep apace of changes go to - colaclib@crlc.vic.gov.au
Colac Area Health - Peter Kelly - Strengthening Health Response to Family Violence Project
Help for Colac: Orange Door - orangedoor.vic.gov.au - 5232 5500
Safe Steps - 24/7 - www.safesteps.org.au/ - 1800 015 188
Call the Police - 000
Why Greg does Radio - A brief encounter...
This is a small insight as to why this program exists. There is a huge backstory that began at 94.7 The Pulse in Geelong, where Greg, then along came Eddie, broadcast for 11 years, before being "rescued" by OCR FM.
Listen to Community Connect regularly, and you will learn snippets...
Narcotics Anonymous - Recovery from Drugs
Meetings are currently being held "on-line" due to the pandemic, so all information for NA can be found at www.na.org.au and www.navic.net.au/
Call 1300 652 820 for meetings in Victoria
0488 811 247 - text for three close to you
For AA - ring 1300 222 222
Colac Otway Shire - Community post-COVID
We discuss the health and safety measures that are being undertaken to ensure community areas and facilities are "clean".
He can be contacted on 52329400.
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Orange Door - Pauline Pearce - Colac Area Health - Family Violence
We chat about Orange Door, and how it works during the COVID climate.
Contact info mentioned as follows -
Colac police. - 5232 8200
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
Confidential information, counselling and support service;
Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse - 1800 737 732
Lifeline -131 114
Orange Door - 1800 312 820
Pauline Pearce
Team Leader of Colac/Corangamite Orange Door and Co-ordinator of Family Violence and Transitional Housing CAH
Monday- Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
03 5232 5500 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, Victoria 3250
ppearce@cah.vic.gov.au
The Men's Behaviour Change Program (03) 5278 8122
Mensline - 1300 789 978
Kidsline - 1800 551 800
NEAMI - STEPMI Mick Jones - Mental Health Support
Mainly about STEPMI (services and treatment for enduring and persistent mental illness)- and the work that we do, and how we fit into the mental health service landscape
Which is all about a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently.
For more info - Neami National Barwon
92 Little Myers Street, Geelong Victoria 3218
Ph 1300 050 093 - Towards Home plus 1300 275 811
STEPMI@neaminational.org.au
www.neaminational.org.au