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MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE Community Services Directory 2012/2013

This directory was compiled by the

Mount Alexander Community Information Centre

with the support of Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Council acknowledges the valuable work undertaken

by this organisation in compiling the directory.

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ACCOMMODATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Emergency Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hostels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tenancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Aids and Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Intellectual Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Learning Difficulties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Psychiatric Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Physical Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Senior Citizen's Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Respite Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ANIMAL WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Animal Welfare Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ANIMALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dingos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pony Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pigeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ANTIQUES AND SECONDHAND GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Opportunity Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ARTS AND CRAFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Music and Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Spinning and Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Woodwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fax Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Media Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Postal Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Telephone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mount Alexander Shire Council Community Services Directory

Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Co-operatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Community Service Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

COUNSELLING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Crime Victims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Crisis Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Financial Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Grief Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Legal Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Marriage Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Businesses and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Consumer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 State Primary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Independent Primary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 State Secondary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Technical and Further Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Emergency Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Material Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fire Brigades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Police Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Job Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Job Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sheltered Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vocational Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Art Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Exhibition Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Festivals and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Showgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Historic Building Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33


Land Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Pollution Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recycling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Water Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wildlife Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 After School Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Family Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Maternal and Child Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Nursing Mothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Play Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Pre-School Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 School Holiday Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FUNERALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bereaved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Civil Celebrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Grief Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

GARDENING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Noxious Weed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Parks and Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tree Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Complementary Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dietitian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Disability Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alternative Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Emergency Medical Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hearing Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Immunisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Occupational Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Podiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speech Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Visually Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Community Health Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LIBRARY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Toy Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

LOCAL HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Historical Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Historical Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48


Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

PHILOSOPHIES AND RELIGIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Alternative Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Churches (Christian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Civil Celebrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Camping Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Conference Facilities and Halls for Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Parks and Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Show Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Sports Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

RECREATION AND SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Angling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Badminton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Billiards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Bowling Clubs (Indoor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Bowling Clubs (Lawn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cricket Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Croquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Darts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Football Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Golf Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Netball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Table Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tennis Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Trotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SUPPORT SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Companionship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mutual Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ambulances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Charter Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Public Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65


Girl Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Youth Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67


ACCOMMODATIONEmergencyAccommodationCastlemaine and District Accommodation and Resource Group (CADARG)Location:Uniting Church Parish Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 246, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4299Email:[email protected]

Castlemaine Police StationLocation:50 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2099 General - Castlemaine(03) 5472 2821 Criminal Investigations000 For EMERGENCY CALLS otherwise use above numbers1800 333 000 Anonymous Drug Information Line/Crime Stoppers

Emergency Accommodation and Support Enterprise (EASE)Postal:PO Box 958, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 884 038 Freecall(03) 5430 3000 Office(03) 5443 4844 FAX1800 015 188 24 hour HotlineEmail:[email protected]:Police 000 Provide afterhours emergency service

Haven Home SafeLocation:10-16 Forest Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 212, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5444 9000 All Enquiries1800 001 084 Freecall - LMHS Community Connections program(03) 5443 2758 FAXInternet:www.haven.org.au

HolidayCastlemaine Visitor Information Centre and Accomodation Booking ServiceLocation:Castlemaine Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1795 Reception1800 171 888 Free accomm booking service(03) 5471 1727 Promotions(03) 5471 1746 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.maldoncastlemaine.com

Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre (Maryborough)Location:Cnr Alma and Nolan Streets, Maryborough VIC 3465Telephone:(03) 5460 4511Email:[email protected]:www.centralgoldfields.net.au

Maldon Visitor Information CentreLocation:93 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 25691800 171 888 Free accomm booking serviceEmail:[email protected]:www.maldoncastlemaine.com.auContacts:Co-ordinator - David Jones

HostelsHostel - Low Care Units Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 Switchboard(03) 5470 6453 Penhall House(03) 5471 1586 Spencely House(03) 5471 1588 Renshaw HouseEmail:[email protected]@castlemine.net.auContacts:Hostels Manager (03) 5471 1688

Jessie Bowe House-Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000Email:[email protected]:Nurse Manager

Nursing HomesCommonwealth Respite and Carelink CentresLocation:48 Queen St, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 052 222 Free Call1800 555 677 TTY callers dial this number then ask for 1800 052 2221800 059 059 Emergency Respite Support AHEmail:[email protected]:www.commcarelink.health.gov.auContacts:Loddon Mallee Region Senior Information Officer - Joan Louerso

Mount View Nursing Home- Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Director of Nursing - Jan Hutchinson (03) 5475 2000

Nursing Homes - High Care Units Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 EnquiriesContacts:Thompson House (03) 5471 1593 Nurse Unit ManagerEllery House (03) 5471 1651 Nurse Unit Manager

Public HousingAdvocacy and Rights Centre - BendigoLocation:29 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3552Postal:PO Box 432, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5444 4364 BH(03) 5441 1033 FAX1800 639 121 Callers outside Bendigo


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Brigade Avenue UnitsLocation:Brigade Avenue, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Crawford CloseLocation:25 Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Elderly Persons Housing Castlemaine (Human Services Dept Of, Housing Service)Location:74-78 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5434 5555 BH(03) 5434 5900 FAX1800 136 012 AH ONLY Emergency Maintenance1800 645 329 Business hours13 1172 Maintenance Call Centre

Gingell Street UnitsLocation:Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Halloran HomesLocation:Lyttleton Street, Catholic Church, 78 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450


Lesterville CentreLocation:30 William St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Mount Alexander Community Land Ltd.Location:13A Yeats Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 45, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 3412 BH - Janet

Internet:www.macll.org.au

Panmure Street UnitsLocation:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Tarrengower Village Inc.Location:Chapel Street South, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 61, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Michael Grimes (03) 5475 1643President - John Fitten (03) 5475 1358

Warnock Street UnitsLocation:Warnock Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:1800 645 329(03) 5434 5555

Wintringham HousingLocation:Cnr. Hargraves and Lyttleton Sts, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:8 Ararat Rd, Beaufort VIC 3373Email:[email protected]

TenancyAdvocacy and Rights Centre - BendigoLocation:29 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3552Postal:PO Box 432, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5444 4364 BH(03) 5441 1033 FAX1800 639 121 Callers outside Bendigo

Castlemaine and District Accommodation and Resource Group (CADARG)Location:Uniting Church Parish Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 246, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4299Email:[email protected]

Common Equity Rental Housing Co-Operatives (CERC) Forest CreekLocation:Common Equity Housing Ltd Level 1, 112 Balmain St, Cremorne VIC 3121Telephone:1800 353 669 Melbourne Head Office for Information(03) 9208 08001800 635 936 FAX(03) 5472 4442 Forest Creek CERC, Workspace, Halford Street CastlemaineInternet:www.cehl.com.au

Consumer Affairs VIC - Loddon/MalleeLocation:Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo Office 60 Mitchell Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 558 181 Telephone advice(03) 5444 2038Email:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.auContacts:Visits CADARG Fortnightly-Thurs 10.00 -11.30 (not school Holidays)


Homelessness Advocacy Service (HAS)Location:2 Stanley Street, Collingwood VIC 3066Telephone:1800 066 256 9am-5pm Monday to Friday(03) 419 8529 BH(03) 9867 3788 OncallsInternet:www.chp.org.au

AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICESAGED CARE INFORMATION LINE 1800 500 853 freecall


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Aids and AppliancesContinence Service - Community Rehabilitation Castlemaine HealthLocation:Mt Alexander Hospital, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1568

Equipment Hire - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1568 EnquiriesInternet:www.castlemainehealth.org.auContacts:Allied Health Services (03) 5471 1568 BH http://www.castlemainehealth.org.au

Hearing Services Voucher System - Office of Hearing ServicesTelephone:1800 500 726 client services, hotline1800 500 496 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au/hear

Hearing Services, Office of (Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth Govt)Location:Office of Hearing (Dept of Health and Ageing), Canberra ACT Postal:Mail Drop Point 113, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601Telephone:(03) 9665 80701800 555 013Email:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au/hear

Mobility Centre, MelbourneLocation:Level1 Car Park,Federation Square, Cnr Flinders and Russell, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9650 6499(03) 9650 9491 FAX1800 735 266 Free Call1800 735 266 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.melbournemobilitycentre.com.au

National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)Location:Community Health Centre (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:Diabetes Nurse Educators

Opal Health And MobileLocation:High St/Bay St, Golden Square VIC Telephone:(03) 5441 4333 BH

Safety Link Personal Response ServiceLocation:16 Eastwood Street, Ballarat VIC 3350Postal:Safety Link, PO Box 179 W, Ballarat West VIC 3350Telephone:1800 813 617 FREECALL for all incoming calls(03) 5331 7572 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.safetylink.org.au

Syringe Disposal HelplineTelephone:1800 552 355

VitalCall - Personal Emergency Response ServiceTelephone:1300 360 808Internet:www.vitalcall.com.au

Intellectual DisabilitiesAlzheimers Australia VicLocation:98-104 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Postal:Locked Bag 3001, Hawthorn VIC 3122Telephone:(03) 9815 78001800 100 500 National Dementia Helpline(03) 9815 7801 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.alzheimers.org.au

Disability Services Loddon Mallee Region (DHS)Location:74-78 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 513, Bendigo VIC 3552

Telephone:1800 783 783 Disability Information and Support1800 022 149 TTY(03) 5434 5555 Reception(03) 5434 5890 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.disability.vic.gov.au

Down Syndrome Association of Victoria IncLocation:219 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9486 9600(03) 9486 9601 FAX1300 658 873 Free CallInternet:www.downsyndromevictoria.org.auContacts:Windarring - David Silvagni (03) 5472 1599 317 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Windarring - Di Nancarrow (03) 5422 7001 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444

Out and Out Club (Part of Castlemaine Health Adult Day Service)Location:Harcourt Leisure Centre, Mills Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 50 c/o Castlemaine Health, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1498Contacts:Co-ordinator - Virginia Harkin (03) 5471 1498

Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability Inc. (VALID)Location:235 Napier Street, Fitzroy South VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9416 4003(03) 9416 0850 FAX1800 655 570 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.valid.org.au

Home ServicesAged Care - Information LineTelephone:1800 500 853 freecall1800 550 552 Aged care complaints information scheme (National)1800 700 600 Aged Care Advocacy Metro1300 309 337 Residential Care Rights


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Internet:www.health.gov.au & www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

Community Services - Mount Alexander Shire CouncilLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 BH 03 5471 1766(03) 5471 1726 FAXContacts:Intake and Assessment Officer (03) 5471 1766 Call for all services listedService Support Officers: Home, Personal, Respite Care Services

District Nurses - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1695 FAX(03) 5471 1495 District Nursing Service Office0418 141 832 MobileContacts:Nurse Unit Manager (03) 5471 1694 Email: [email protected]

District Nursing - Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries

Learning DifficultiesEarly Childhood Intervention Program, Mt Alexander and Central GoldfieldsLocation:Venue: Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1630 Program Centre(03) 5471 1555 Hospital Reception

Reading Writing HotlineLocation:Level 1 / The Muse, cnr Harris and MaryAnn Streets, Ultimo NSW 2007Postal:PO Box 707, Ultimo NSW 2007Telephone:1300 655 506 freecall -will take message(02) 9637 1583 FAX

Psychiatric DisabilitiesAged Persons Mental Health ServiceLocation:Anne Caudle Campus (Bendigo Health Care) 100-104 Barnard St, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5454 7604 Office BH(03) 5454 7615 Emergency Triage(03) 5457 7620 FAX1300 363 788 Regional TriageInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au/

Bendigo Psychiatric Campus (Part of Bendigo Health Care Group)Location:Alexander Bayne Centre, Bayne Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 363 788 Psychiatric Emergencies (24 hour service)(03) 5472 4122 Castlemaine Psychiatric Service - 141 Cornish St(03) 5472 4122 Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Castlemaine(03) 5454 7642 Alexander Bayne Centre Reception(03) 5454 7604 Aged Persons Mental Health Service ReceptionContacts:Castlemaine Community Mental Health (03) 5472 4122 141 Cornish St, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 82, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Mental Health Carers Support GroupLocation:Venue: Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, (1st Monday of Month 1pm), Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Matt Jones (03) 5470 5403

Community Mental Health Services (Castlemaine)Location:Bendigo Health Care Group, Psychiatric Services Division, Cnr Condon and Crook Streets, Bendigo VIC 3551Postal:PO Box 78, Strathdale VIC 3550Telephone:1300 363 788 24 Hrs - for psychiatric emergency(03) 5440 6500 Community Mental Health Bendigo(03) 5472 4122 Castlemaine Psychiatric Service(03) 5421 2100 KynetonInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au/Rural-ACMHS.shtml

Contacts:Castlemaine Psychiatric Service (03) 5472 4122 141 Cornish St, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 82, Castlemaine VIC 3450

St Luke's-Recovery Focussed Mental Health+PHAMS-Personal Helpers+Mentors SchemeLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6266(03) 5470 5119 FAXContacts:Mental Health Worker

Physical DisabilitiesDisability Access Volunteer Network (MASDAG)Contacts:Lorraine Le Plastrier (03) 5472 5216 PO Box 762, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Disability Services Loddon Mallee Region (DHS)Location:74-78 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 513, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 783 783 Disability Information and Support1800 022 149 TTY(03) 5434 5555 Reception(03) 5434 5890 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.disability.vic.gov.au

Disability Support Service, St Luke's AnglicareLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street Castlemaine, Castlemaine Vic 3450Telephone:(03) 5421 2000 Kyneton

Mobility Centre, MelbourneLocation:Level1 Car Park,Federation Square, Cnr Flinders and Russell, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9650 6499(03) 9650 9491 FAX1800 735 266 Free Call1800 735 266 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.melbournemobilitycentre.com.au


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Rural Disability Access Project OfficerLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Offices, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700Contacts:Rural Access Officer (03) 5471 1766

Traveller's Aid Australia (The)Location:Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street , Melbourne VIC 3000, Head Office - City Village, Level 3,225 Bourke St Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9654 2600 Head Office(03) 9610 2030 Flinders Street Station(03) 9654 1926 FAX(03) 9670 2072 Southern Cross Station(03) 9654 7690 Disability Access Service (TADAS)Email:[email protected] Head OfficeInternet:www.travellersaid.org

Senior Citizen's CentresCampbells Creek Senior Citizens ClubLocation:Campbells Creek Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Contact - Beryl Paull (03) 5472 1950

Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre IncLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2082 Senior Citizens Centre

Contacts:Secretary - Gordon Guest (03) 5472 2082 Club Rooms (03) 5472 1815 HOME

Chewton Senior CitizensLocation:Chewton Community Centre -Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:c/- Dot Pollard, 76A Gingell St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Dot Pollard (03) 5472 3297President - Joe Alford (03) 5470 5563

Maldon Senior CitizensLocation:2 Francis Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 339, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Norma Horrigan (03) 5475 2423 56 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463President - Margaret McKnight (03) 5475 2440

Metcalfe and District Senior Citizens IncLocation:Metcalfe Shire Hall, Metcalfe-Kyneton Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448Postal:PO Box 56, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Dorothy Smith (03) 5423 2635 30 Cascades Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448

RehabilitationCommunity Rehabilitation Centre -Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 Enquiries(03) 5471 1568 For allied health appointmentsEmail:[email protected]:Manager (03) 5471 1574 Email: [email protected]

St Luke's Disability Support ServiceLocation:1 Victoria Street, Kyneton VIC 3444Postal:PO Box 137, Kyneton VIC 3444

Telephone:(03) 5421 2000 Kyneton(03) 5422 6057 FAX(03) 5470 6266 Castlemaine Office - Workspace 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine 3450

Respite ServicesAdvent Care BendigoLocation:392 High St, Golden Square VIC 3555Telephone:(03) 5443 7999

Carer Support and Respite Co-ordination Centres Loddon MalleeLocation:100 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3550Contacts:Carers Support and Respite Service Castlemaine - Damian Hendrickson (03) 5470 6204 1800 068 978 Metcalfe Unit, Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 9220., Castlemaine VIC 3450Respite Centre Loddon Mallee 1800 068 978 Free Call (03) 5454 7719

Carer Support Services Loddon Mallee (CSS)Location:Castlemaine Health, (Metcalfe Hostel), Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 922, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:1800 059 059 Commonwealth Carers Respite Centre1800 068 978 Freecall 24 hour service(03) 5470 6305 Central Goldfields Shire(03) 5470 5403 for service within Mt Alexander ShireContacts:Mental Health Carer Resource Worker - Carer Support Services 1800 068 978 (03) 5442 7860

Carers VictoriaLocation:1/37 Albert Street, Footscray VIC 3011Postal:PO Box 2204, Footscray VIC 3011Telephone:1800 242 636 Free Call(03) 9396 9500Email:[email protected]:www.carersvic.com.au


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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink CentresLocation:48 Queen St, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 052 222 Free Call1800 555 677 TTY callers dial this number then ask for 1800 052 2221800 059 059 Emergency Respite Support AHEmail:[email protected]:www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

Community Services - Mount Alexander Shire CouncilLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 BH 03 5471 1766(03) 5471 1726 FAX

EARS (Emergency After-Hours Respite Service)Location:81 Cowper Street, Footscray VIC 3011Telephone:1800 727 280(03) 9687 7066 WIN MelbourneInternet:www.annecto.org.au

Family Relief/Respite Service - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1468 EnquiriesContacts:Residential Aged Care Management (03) 5471 1467 Email: [email protected]

Health and Ageing Commonwealth Department ofLocation:Level 7/8/9, 595 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:G P O Box 9848, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9665 8888 Aged Care Melbourne Office1800 020 103 General Enquiries1800 500 853 Aged care info line1800 500 726 Office of Hearing Services1800 550 552 Aged Care Complaints1800 700 600 Aged Care Advocacy LineInternet:www.agedrights.asn.au Aged care advocacy onlinewww.health.gov.au

Planned Respite Service, St Luke'sLocation:32 Forest St, Bendigo VIC 3552Postal:PO Box 315, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5448 1100 Bendigo(03) 5480 1120 Echuca(03) 5421 2000 Kyneton(03) 5470 6266 CastlemaineEmail:[email protected]:www.stlukes.org.auContacts:St Luke's Bendigo

Seniors Information VictoriaLocation:247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 135 090 Free Call - Seniors Information Line1300 368 821 Elder Abuse Hotline(03) 9650 9112 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cotavic.org.au

St Luke's Disability Support ServiceLocation:1 Victoria Street, Kyneton VIC 3444Postal:PO Box 137, Kyneton VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5421 2000 Kyneton(03) 5422 6057 FAX(03) 5470 6266 Castlemaine Office - Workspace 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine 3450

St Luke's-Recovery Focussed Mental Health+PHAMS-Personal Helpers+Mentors SchemeLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6266(03) 5470 5119 FAXContacts:Mental Health Worker

ANIMAL WELFAREMount Alexander Shire RangerLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 (Answering machine will provide emergency after hours number)0429 438 780

Animal Welfare GroupsPrimary Industries, Department of (DPI)Location:1 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9658 4000 General Line13 6186 Customer Service Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon-Fri1800 675 888 Disease Watch Hotline,livestock disease & farm animalwelfare(03) 9217 4246 Chief Veterinary Officer(03) 9210 9379 Chemical Info Service13 3474 Fisheries Offence Reporting Line (13 FISH)1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal diseaseEmail:[email protected]:www.dpi.vic.gov.au Information on diseases, nutrition and general management of animalsContacts:Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4000 Sustainability and Environment Dept. (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Bendigo Office (03) 5430 4444 (03) 5430 4487 Regional Animal Health Officer www.dpi.vic.gov.au Cnr Midland Highway and Taylor Street,Epsom VIC 3551Animal Health and Welfare North West Victoria. 1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal disease, contract

RSPCA Shelter and Pound, CastlemaineLocation:Langslow Street (near Castlemaine Landfill), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 5277 Animal Shelter and Pound(03) 5471 1700 Shire Ranger Mt Alexander Shire AH number will be suppliedEmail:[email protected]:Shelter and Pound, Manager - Geoff Hall

Wildlife Shelter (WRES)Telephone:0427 301 401 24 hour MobileInternet:www.wildlifevictoria.org.auwww.wres.org.au


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Wildlife VictoriaLocation:Suite 3, 288 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:1300 094 5351300 094 535 24 hour Rescue number 13000 WILDLIFEInternet:www.wildlifevictoria.org.au

ANIMALSDingosDingo Conservation CentreLocation:Barwon Heads VIC 3227Telephone:(03) 5254 2484 For information

DogsBendigo Obedience Dog ClubLocation:Finn Street Reserve, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5447 8214 Heather(03) 5442 6374 Club House

Castlemaine and District Kennel ClubContacts:Vice- President - Carol Hobday (03) 5468 1719 2 Tweedale Street, Dunolly VIC 3472

Dog and Cat RegistrationTelephone:(03) 5471 1700 Customer Service TeamContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Dog and Cat Registration Maldon areaLocation:Maldon Community Bank, 93 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 1747 Information and Registration available

Sheep Dog TrialsLocation:Castlemaine and District Agricultural Society, 11 Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:

Debbie Hamilton 0413 339 058 Mobile (03) 5472 1548 BH Camp Reserve, Forest Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC

HorsesGuildford Saddle Club and Recreation ReservePostal:127 Eagles Rd, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Tarr (03) 5474 3291 (03) 5444 7227 BH [email protected] - Jessica Darling (03) 5472 4647

Baringhup Trail Riders IncContacts:Chantelle (03) 5475 2209Sharon Cook 0417 368 048Australian Trail Horse Riders Association(ATHRA) www.athra.com.au

Castlemaine and District Adult Riders ClubPostal:PO Box 298, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - W.J Quirk 0417 166 015 Mobile

Central Highlands Pleasure Harness ClubLocation:Huntly VIC 3551Contacts:Secretary - Laraine Blume (03) 5435 3193 81 Ramon Pde, Ravenswood VIC 3551

Clydesdale Foal and Goat ShowLocation:Castlemaine and District Agricultural Society, 11 Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Debbie Hamilton (03) 5472 1548 BH 0413 339 058 Mobile Camp Reserve, Forest Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Guildford Saddle ClubLocation:Reserve Road, Guildford VIC 3451Postal:C/- Post Office, Guildford VIC 3451

Telephone:(03) 5472 4647

Pony ClubsCastlemaine Pony ClubLocation:Venue - Wattle Flat Reserve, Richards Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 563, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Craig Arrowsmith (03) 5470 6609

Maldon Pony ClubLocation:Racecourse Reserve, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:JUlie Robbins (03) 5448 8385 0407 327 055

PigeonsHoming Pigeon (Contacts)Contacts:Alan Lord (03) 5422 6289 11 Elizabeth Avenue, Kyneton VIC 3444

ANTIQUES AND SECONDHAND GOODSOpportunity ShopsLiberty Christian Life Centre Opportunity ShopLocation:36 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6233 Opp Shop:Contacts:Co-ordinator - Paul Jenkins

Opportunity Shop RTC NewsteadLocation:Rural Transaction Centre, 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360Email:[email protected]

RSPCA Opportunity ShopLocation:86 Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4898

Salvation Army Thrift ShopLocation:310 Barker Street, (Opposite the Northern Hotel), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5636 BH


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Contacts:Manager - Judy Perry

St Vincent De Paul Society-Castlemaine - Assistance CentreLocation:16 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 6091(03) 5472 4950 FAX

ARTS AND CRAFTSDancingBlue Light DiscoLocation:Castlemaine Police Station, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2099

Gold Country Bootscooters/Line DancersLocation:Venue: Big Tin Shed, Fryerstown VIC 3451Postal:52 Castlemaine Street, Fryerstown VIC 3451Contacts:Instructor - Barbara Mills (03) 5473 4590

Newstead Fire Brigade Family DanceLocation:Venue - Newstead Community Centre, Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2382 enquiriesContacts:Secretary - Newstead Fire Brigade Auxiliary -Maureen Heagney (03) 5476 2382President - Newstead Fire Brigade Auxiliary -Liz Sardone (03) 5476 2743

Scottish Country DancingLocation:Venues: Daylesford & Uniting Church Hall, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary/Leader - Les Morrow (03) 5472 2042 4 Camp Crescent, Castlemaine VIC 3450

West End Dance Group - Ballroom DancingLocation:West End Hall, View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:George Forster (03) 5472 1506

DramaBarking Owl TheatrePostal:PO Box 142, Guildford VIC 3451Email:[email protected]:Catherine Ryan (03) 5473 4407

Castlemaine Theatre Company IncLocation:Chewton Community Centre, Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 12, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Kate Stones 0431 998 707

Phee Broadway Theatre -CastlemaineLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:Theatre Manager (03) 5471 1700

The Fringe Thing IncEmail:[email protected]:Jo Bodno (03) 5472 3522

DrawingCastlemaine Creative ArtistsLocation:Venue: Castlemaine Golf Club, Pyrenees highway, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Leonie Auhl (03) 5474 3086

EmbroideryEmbroiderers Guild Victoria (Castlemaine Branch)Postal:Castlemaine Branch, PO Box 156, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Treasurer - Denise Pentreath (03) 5472 2406Contact for Saturday Group - Brenda Envall (03) 5474 2638 Venue: Westend Hall, Castlemaine VIC3450Young Embroiderers - Lenore Bull (03) 5422 1209

FilmFilms At FryerstownLocation:Venue: Mechanics Hall, (Burke and Wills Hall), Castlemaine Street, Fryerstown VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5473 4581Contacts:Ken Ballinger (03) 5473 4581 Email:[email protected]

HobbiesBendigo Prospectors ClubPostal:P.O.Box 2497, Bendigo MC Vic 3554Contacts:Secretary - Barbara Allen (03) 5473 3423

Castlemaine Model Railroaders IncContacts:Kevin Bush (03) 5470 5146 PO Box 23, Chewton VIC 3451

Creative Living Support Group (Thursday)Location:Venue: Senior Citizens Hall, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Roma Rowland (03) 5472 2383 45 Duke Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Maldon Garden, Floral Art and Craft ClubLocation:Folk Festival Office, 40-42 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 226, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Dimsey (03) 5475 2787

Model AircraftLocation:Venue- Coliban Park Sheep Station, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:Public Officer - Geoff Anthony 0416 063 599 35 McBean Avenue, Macedon VIC 3440

Mount Alexander Vintage Engine ClubPostal:PO Box 71, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Graham Mason (03) 5476 2481


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InstructionMachine Knitting AdviceContacts:Carmel Berry (03) 5474 2888 Lot 2, Elys Lane, Harcourt VIC 3453

Music and SingingCastlemaine Community HouseLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band Inc (CHPB)Location:Venue: Pipe Band Hall, Botanic Gardens, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:The Secretary, PO Box 173, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Pipe Major - Pipe Major Ian Wilson (03) 5472 2592

Castlemaine Singers (Women's Group)Location:Anglican Church Hall, 8 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Judy Ewing (03) 5472 2390 [email protected] 58 Parker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Central Victorian Womens Choir (Performing as Women of Note)Location:Venue: YWCA, 20 Townsend Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 161, Golden Square VIC 3555Contacts:President - Margaret Fitzgibbon (03) 5439 5316

Guildford Folk GroupLocation:Venue: Guildford Family Hotel, Midland Highway, Guildford VIC 3451Postal:C/O Post Office, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Guildford Family Hotel (03) 5473 4215

Maldon Brass BandLocation:Venue: Maldon Community Centre Hall, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Dennis Cox (03) 5472 1339 (03) 5422 1488 WK 0409 258 963 65 Princess Street, Campbells Creek VIC3451

Mood Swing EnsembleLocation:15 Campbell Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:0447 905 519Contacts:Musician/Tutor piano, piano accordian, vocals - Russell James (03) 5476 2253 15 Campbell Street, Newstead VIC 3462

Pianola Roll ClubLocation:15 Gaffney Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Bev McLean (03) 5472 2253

Singing Groups, Castlemaine Community HouseLocation:Castlemaine Community House, 27 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842 Phone/FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Thompson's Foundry BandLocation:The Band Hall, 461 Barkers Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6885Email:[email protected]

Vocal Nosh NewsteadLocation:Newstead Community Centre, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Faye White (03) 5461 5471 'Grapevine Music' [email protected] Ashton (03) 5476 2240Enquiries and Bookings - Kerrie (03) 5470 5645 [email protected]

PaintingCastlemaine Creative ArtistsLocation:Venue: Castlemaine Golf Club, Pyrenees highway, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Leonie Auhl (03) 5474 3086

PhotographyCastlemaine Camera Club IncLocation:Venue: Salvation Army Hall Kennedy St., Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P. O. Box 583, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1075

QuiltingGoldfields Quilters IncLocation:Venue: Lesterville Community Rooms, William Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 851, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Heather Shill (03) 5472 3335

Maldon Village QuiltersLocation:Venue: Folk Festival Office, High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Cecilia O'Byrne (03) 5475 2550 74 Main Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Spinning and WeavingMaldon SpinningLocation:Venue, Folk Festival Hall, High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Cecilia O'Byrne (03) 5475 2550 74 Main Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Newstead Spinners IncLocation:Venue: Newstead Community Centre, Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:C/- Newstead PO, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Suzie Smith (03) 5476 2616


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WoodworkWoodwork for WomenLocation:Lot 19, The Shed, Langslow Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5475 28960447 699 491Contacts:Instructor - Susan Orchard

COMMUNICATIONSComputersCastlemaine Community HouseLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Central Victorian MacIntosh UsersPostal:Central Victorian, Macintosh Users Inc, 123 Peelers Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Internet:www.cvmu.netContacts:President - Bruce Carruthers (03) 5472 3900 [email protected]

Continuing Education Inc - Castlemaine and DistrictLocation:30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 343, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3299 BH(03) 5472 3926 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Cyber Safety HotlineTelephone:1800 880 176 8.00am - 10.00pm, seven days/week

Newstead Internet CafeLocation:Rural Transaction Centre. 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360Internet:www.newstead.vic.auContacts:Martin Kyle [email protected]

Fax TransmissionsCampbells Creek Post OfficeLocation:139 Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2332 FAX transmission available

Castlemaine Copy CentreLocation:38 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 468, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2767(03) 5472 2666 FAXContacts:Manager - Mandy Fennessy [email protected]

Castlemaine Post OfficeLocation:202 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1318 Customer Service(03) 5472 3258 FAX + transmission

Elphinstone Post OfficeLocation:Doveton Street, Elphinstone VIC 3448Telephone:(03) 5473 3200(03) 5473 3588 FAX + transmission

Harcourt Post OfficeLocation:22 High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2200 FAX transmission available

Maldon Post OfficeLocation:95 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2203 FAX transmission available

Newstead Post OfficeLocation:41 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2203 FAX transmission available(03) 5476 2396 FAX

LanguagesItalian Group for LearningLocation:Albion Hotel, 152 Duke Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1292Contacts:Tutor - Michael Sellaroli

Translating and Interpreting Service - (TIS)- (All Victoria)Postal:GPO Box 241, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:13 1450 Telephone Interpreting (24 Hour Service)1300 655 082 Interpreting Bookings On Site1300 654 151 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.immi.gov.au/tis

Media NewslettersABC TelevisionLocation:8 Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC 3185Telephone:(03) 9524 22221800 627 854 TTY - TELEPHONE TYPEWRITER FOR THE DEAF(03) 9626 1662 FAX1300 139 994 Reception Advice Line

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)Postal:PO Box 78, Belconnen ACT 2616Telephone:(03) 9963 6800 Central office - Melbourne switchboard1800 226 667 Broadcasting Enquiries1300 850 115 Licensing & Interference EnquiriesEmail:[email protected] for priority assistanceInternet:www.acma.gov.au

Chewton ChatLocation:Chewton Domain Society, Town Hall, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2892Internet:www.chewton.netContacts:Editor - John Ellis (03) 5472 2892 [email protected] http://www.chewton.net

Elfa Info-Community Newsletter Elphinstone and FaradayContacts:Joint Editors - Gill Maskell Beth Mellick (03) 5473 3200 (03) 5473 3588 FAX [email protected]


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Elliot Midland Newspapers (Midland Express/Castlemaine Mail)Location:29 Templeton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 227, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1788 Castlemaine office(03) 5422 1488 Kyneton office(03) 5472 4504 FAX - Castlemaine(03) 5422 3173 Kyneton FaxEmail:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]:General Manager (03) 5422 1488 3 Market Street, Kyneton VIC 3444 PO Box 153, Kyneton VIC

Friends of the ABCLocation:195 Bank Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9682 0073(03) 9682 0074 FAXInternet:www.fabc.org.au/vic

Harcourt Valley NewsLocation:VICInternet:www.harcourt.vic.au Community WebsiteContacts:Advertising and Website Content - Garry Holmes 0418 525 696 Mobile [email protected]

Malmsbury MailPostal:PO Box 116, Malmsbury VIC 3446Telephone:(03) 5423 2088

Newstead EchoLocation:Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Lyons St, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:Committee, C/- Post Office, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2437Email:[email protected] For contributions to the newsletterInternet:www.newsteadecho.orgnewsteadContacts:Janette Trudgeon (03) 5476 2437 (03) 5476 2360 Rural Transaction Centre [email protected]

Shire NewsLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700(03) 5471 1749 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.auContacts:Communications Officer (part time) (03) 5471 1810 Phone [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Taradale TalkLocation:Taradale Post Office and Ampol Service Station, High Street, Taradale VIC 3447Postal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Marg Moody (03) 5423 2421Editor - Julie Henchman (03) 5423 2215 [email protected]

Tarrangower TimesLocation:4/93 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 18, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:0419 355 087 Advertising(03) 5475 2106 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.thetimes.com.auContacts:Co Editor - Viv Markham (03) 5475 2256

The Guildford GlobePostal:Post Office Box 952, Guildford VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5473 41240419 991 140Email:[email protected]:www.guildfordglobe.com

Wots On CastlemainePostal:PO Box 1111, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0405 146 105Email:[email protected]:www.wotsoncastlemaine.com.au

Postal CommunicationsAustralia PostLocation:321 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:13 1318 General Enquiries/customer service centre13 1118 Sales and Business Enquires13 1317 Postcodes, Opening Hours & LocationsInternet:www.auspost.com.au

Campbells Creek Post OfficeLocation:139 Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2332 FAX transmission available

Castlemaine Post OfficeLocation:202 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1318 Customer Service(03) 5472 3258 FAX + transmission

Chewton Post OfficeLocation:Main Road, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 1315 FAX (transmission available)

Elphinstone Post OfficeLocation:Doveton Street, Elphinstone VIC 3448Telephone:(03) 5473 3200(03) 5473 3588 FAX + transmission

Guildford Post OfficeLocation:Templeton Street, Guildford VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5473 4202 FAX + transmission

Harcourt Post OfficeLocation:22 High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2200 FAX transmission available

Maldon Post OfficeLocation:95 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2203 FAX transmission available

Newstead Post OfficeLocation:41 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2203 FAX transmission available(03) 5476 2396 FAX


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RadioAustralian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Central VictoriaLocation:278 Napier Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5440 1711(03) 5440 1730 Newsroom(03) 5440 1799 FAX1300 813 911 TalkbackInternet:www.abc.net.au/centralvic

Castlemaine District Radio Inc (WMAFM)Location:Old Castlemaine Goal, Bowden Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:1800 226 667 Australian Communications Authority(03) 5472 4376 Castlemaine Studio0409 333 513 MobileEmail:[email protected]:www.wmafm.com

Radio KLFMLocation:Coach Street, Golden Square VIC 3555Postal:PO Box 2997, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5444 1377(03) 5444 1355 Studio(03) 5444 1388 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.klfm.com.au

rph Print Radio - Bendigo 88.7 FMLocation:Community Services, Vision Australia Centre, 92 - 100 Mc Ivor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 847 466 Bendigo office enquiriesEmail:www.visionaustralia.org.au

Telephone ServicesAustralian Communication Exchange Limited (ACE) - Nat'l Relay ServiceLocation:295 Logan Road, Stones Corner Qld 4120Postal:PO Box 473, Stones Corner Qld 4120Telephone:13 3677 To make a relay call TTY/Voice1800 555 660 Help Desk1300 555 727 Speak and listen106 Emergency TTY1800 555 727 Emergency Speak and listen

Email:[email protected]@relayservice.com.au Help DeskInternet:www.aceinfo.net.au & www.relayservice.com.au

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)Postal:PO Box 78, Belconnen ACT 2616Telephone:(03) 9963 6800 Central office - Melbourne switchboard1800 226 667 Broadcasting Enquiries1300 850 115 Licensing & Interference EnquiriesEmail:[email protected] for priority assistanceInternet:www.acma.gov.au

Telstra Country Wide (TCW)Location:Central Victoria, 384 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 687 829 Free Call -TCWEmail:[email protected]

Telstra Disability ServicesTelephone:1800 068 424 Voice - General enquiries (including locations of TTY Public Phones)1800 808 981 TTY1800 814 777 FAXEmail:[email protected]

COMMUNITYORGANISATIONSAssociationsAustralia Day Committee (Victoria)Postal:1 Treasury Place, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9651 5174 BHInternet:www.australiaday.vic.gov.au

Castlemaine District Sub-branch Vietnam Veteran's Assoc.Postal:1A Myring Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Internet:www.castlemainevietvets.comContacts:Secretary - Bob Miller (03) 5472 4146 [email protected]

Chewton Domain Society Inc (People and Places Exhibition)Location:Town Hall, Pyrenees Hwy, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5470 6131 Town HallContacts:Secretary - Bettie Exon (03) 5472 3892 www.chewton.net PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Membership Sec. - Edna Preece 150 Main Road (opposite Town Hall),Chewton VIC 3451 PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451President - Helen McGeachin (03) 5472 3990

Country Women's Association (CWA) Sutton Grange/Metcalfe BranchPostal:PO Box 56, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:President - Mavis Collison (03) 5474 8230Secretary - Dorothy Smith (03) 5423 2635 30 Cascades Road, Malmsbury VIC 3446

Country Womens Association (CWA) - Castlemaine BranchLocation:Venue -Ray Bradfield Room (1st Wednesday Monthly), Victory Park, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 19, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6497

Country Womens Association (CWA) Central Victoria GroupContacts:State Vice President - Sandra Webb (03) 5423 2880 0407 191 049 [email protected] Fairburn Park, 1873 Calder Highway,Taradale VIC 3447

Country Womens Association (CWA) Harcourt BranchLocation:Venue: Harcourt Leisure Centre, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 48, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Ayron Teed (03) 5474 2415


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Country Womens Association (CWA) Newstead BranchLocation:Newstead Community Hall, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5345 6386

Elphinstone Community AssociationLocation:Venue: Elphinstone Hall, Meeting Times Announced in Newsletter VIC Contacts:Chairperson Gary Pollard (03) 5473 3241 0418 624 710 Mobile Post Office, Elphinstone VIC 3448

Friends of the Miners' CottagesLocation:215 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6298Email:[email protected]

Friends of the Mount Alexander Diggings (FOMAD)Postal:P O Box 125, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5572 David Bannear(03) 5470 6332 Doug McConvilleInternet:www.castlemaine.net.au/~fomad

Metcalfe Community AssociationPostal:C/- Post Office, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Fiona Clapham (03) 5423 2682 AH

Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association (Established 1912)Contacts:Secretary - Peter Thompson (03) 5472 2202 Annual Reunion 2nd Saturday October 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Pioneers and Old Residents AssociationLocation:206-208 Barker St, Faulder Watson Hall, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Wilson Bunton (03) 5472 3186 [email protected] 21 Monathan Street, Castlemaine VIC3450 PO Box 325, Castlemaine VIC 3450President - Graeme Barry (03) 5472 3768Treasurer - Barry Sheen (03) 5470 5642 PO Box 56, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Taradale Progress Association Inc (Ladies Committee)Postal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Moody (03) 5423 2421President - Michele Robinson (03) 5423 2389

ClubsBingo (Campbells Creek Bowling Club)Location:Main Road (Eyes Down 7.30 pm Mondays), Campbells Creek VIC Telephone:(03) 5472 1934

Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club Inc (CFNC)Postal:PO Box 324, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - George Broadway (03) 5472 2513 [email protected] Editor - Noel Young (03) 5472 1345 PO Box 703, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Legacy Laurel ClubLocation:RSL Club Rooms, 32 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1208 RSLContacts:President - Barbara Templar 0411 172 165 Mobile

Maldon Petanque ClubLocation:Penny School, Church Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5472 1506 Membership FormsContacts:Secretary - George Forster (03) 5472 1506

Mount Alexander Probus Club Inc.Location:Venue: Campbells Creek Community Centre, 3rd Wednesday of month, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 860, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Bev Mc Lean (03) 5472 2253Treasurer - Brenda Envall (03) 5474 2638

Mount Alexander Vintage Engine ClubPostal:PO Box 71, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Graham Mason (03) 5476 2481

Retired Active Women (RAW)Location:Tilleys Tea Rooms - "George Clarke Arcade" Barkers St., Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Convenor - Betty Renn (03) 5470 5950 4/12 Saint Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Rotary Club - CastlemaineLocation:Venue: Cumberland Hotel, 191 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 145, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Peter Harris (03) 5472 2922President - Phillip Hallam (03) 5470 5512

View Club CastlemaineLocation:Venue:Chewton Community Hall, Pyrenees Highway, Chewton, (4th Tuesday Monthly At 6.30pm) Vic Postal:PO Box 433, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Barbara Thorne (03) 5470 5208

Community CentresBendigo Neighbourhood HouseLocation:21 Neale Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5441 2515(03) 5442 8996 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.bnh.net.au

Campbells Creek Community Centre (CCC)Location:Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary - Rev Paul Jenkins (03) 5472 4660

Castlemaine Community HouseLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Chewton Community Centre HallLocation:Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:C/- Chewton Post Office, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:Hall Booking Officer - Dorothy Pollard (03) 5472 3297 76a Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Harcourt Leisure CentreLocation:Binghams Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 25, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - George Milford (03) 5474 2426Bookings - John Jenkin (03) 5474 2226

Harcourt North Community HallLocation:Cnr McIvor and Chaplins Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:506 North Harcourt Road, North Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Treasurer - Janice Douglass (03) 5439 6438

Maldon Neighbourhood CentreLocation:Cnr Church and Edwards St, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2093(03) 5475 2093 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Mount Alexander Community Information Centre Inc. (CIC)Location:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 239, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2688Email:[email protected]

Muckleford Community CentreLocation:Walmer Muckleford Road, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:418 Maldon Road, Muckleford VIC 3451

Contacts:Secretary Committee of Management - Ros Morris 0400 542 447

Newstead Community Centre (NCC)Location:Lyons St, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 180, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Hall Booking - Newstead R.T.C. (03) 5476 2360

South Muckleford Community CentreLocation:117 Symes Rd., South Muckleford VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5472 2032

Community DevelopmentBaringhup Community CommitteeLocation:Baringhup Hall, Burke Street, Baringhup VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Viv Markham 0419 355 087Hall Hire - Jackie Brown (03) 5475 2547 415 Waterson Road, Baringhup Vic 3463

Friends of Lolotoe (Timor-Leste)Postal:PO Box 955, Kyneton VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5423 4199Email:[email protected]

Getting Around ProjectLocation:Can be contacted through the Mount Alexander Shire office, Town Hall, Littleton Street, (Wednesdays & Thursdays), Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Transport Connections Co-ordinator - Sue Moses 0458 019 768 Mobile (03) 5471 1877 BH

Guildford Progress AssociationLocation:Guildford Public Hall, Guildford VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 923, Guildford VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5473 4172

Mount Alexander Shire CouncillorsPostal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Calder Ward - Cr Tim Barber 0466 004 629 [email protected] Ward - Cr Christine Henderson 0466 004 628 [email protected] Ward/Mayor - Janet Cropley 0466 004 627 [email protected] Ward - Cr. Michael Redden 0466 004 630 [email protected] Ward - Cr. Tracey Cross 0429 137 085 [email protected] Ward - Cr Bronwen Machin 0478 317 859 [email protected] Ward - Cr Gary Rewell (03) 5472 1242 0418 507 473 Mobile [email protected]

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG)Location:George Clarke Building, 203 - 205 Barker Streert, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 1043, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6978Email:[email protected]:www.masg.org.auContacts:Admin Manager - Kerry Bourke

Taradale Community ForumPostal:Taradale Community Forum, C/- PO, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:President - Jenny Owen (03) 5423 2636 [email protected] - Gay Buchanan (03) 5423 2636 c/- PO, Taradale VIC 3447

Taradale Progress Association Inc (Ladies Committee)Postal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Moody (03) 5423 2421President - Michele Robinson (03) 5423 2389


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Walking and Wheeling Action GroupEmail:[email protected]

Workspace MaldonLocation:Former Shire Offices, 3 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Email:[email protected]:www.workspaceaustralia.comContacts:Head Office - Workspace Australia Ltd (03) 5446 1558 For all queries and info (03) 5446 2289 FAX [email protected] http://www.workspaceaustralia.com 12 Hall Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Xtreme Inc.Location:Youth & Performing Arts (In the Castlemaine Community), Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:www.xtremeinc.com.au

Co-operativesBendigo and District Aboriginal Co-OperativeLocation:13 - 15 Forest Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5442 4947 BH(03) 5442 4941 FAXEmail:[email protected]:CEO - Joanne Badke

Common Equity Rental Housing Co-Operatives (CERC) Forest CreekLocation:Common Equity Housing Ltd Level 1, 112 Balmain St, Cremorne VIC 3121Telephone:1800 353 669 Melbourne Head Office for Information(03) 9208 08001800 635 936 FAX(03) 5472 4442 Forest Creek CERC, Workspace, Halford Street CastlemaineInternet:www.cehl.com.au

Rural Transaction Centre (RTC)Location:Old Shire Offices, 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360

Email:[email protected]:www.newstead.vic.auContacts:Chairperson - Michael Redden 0466 004 630Family Day Care - Ayesha MacEwen (03) 5472 3665

Community Service GroupsAssistance Centre, St Vincent De PaulLocation:16 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6091 Assistance Centre(03) 5472 4419 Office and Op Shop

Australians for Native Title and Reconcilliation (Vic) Inc (ANTaR)Location:67 Brunswick St, (Brotherhood of St Laurence Building), Fitzroy VIC 3065Postal:C/- Brotherhood of St Laurence, 67 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9419 3613 BH(03) 9417 2691 FAX1800 640 501 National Native Title Tribunal PO Box 9973 MelbourneEmail:[email protected]:www.antarvictoria.org.auwww.nntt.gov.au National Native title TribunalContacts:Castlemaine Branch - Vic and Felicity Say (03) 5472 1841 AH 2 Gainsborough Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

Castlemaine Ambulance AuxiliaryLocation:4 Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Station Officer - Tony Walsh (03) 5472 1414 BH

Castlemaine District Sub-branch Vietnam Veteran's Assoc.Postal:1A Myring Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Internet:www.castlemainevietvets.comContacts:Secretary - Bob Miller (03) 5472 4146 [email protected]

Castlemaine Friends of St Luke'sLocation:St Luke's Anglicare -Castlemaine, Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:(03) 5470 6266Contacts:Co-ordinator - Secretary - Ann Piggott PO Box 801, Kyneton VIC 3444

Castlemaine Health (Adult Day Service)Location:Leisure Centre, Mills Rd, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1498 Enquiries

Community Information Victoria Inc (CIVic)Location:Suite 209 Level 2, 343 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9672 2000 Main Number - Administration.(03) 9672 2099 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.civ.org.au

Foodbank AustraliaLocation:4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville VIC 3013Telephone:(03) 9362 83140400 688 103Internet:www.foodbankvictoria.org.au

Friends of Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Inc.Postal:PO Box 391, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Trish Addis (03) 5470 5817

Friends of Castlemaine State FestivalPostal:40 Berkely Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 28130417 319 162Email:[email protected]:Secretary - Val Victor Gordon

Friends of ChirpLocation:Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:Contact - Dot Pollard (03) 5472 3297 76a Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Friends of Save the ChildrenLocation:Save the Children Aust., Level 6 250 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne VIC 3002Postal:PO Box 2802, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9882 5211

Legacy Group - CastlemainePostal:PO Box 144, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Chairman - Brian Medbury (03) 5472 3174Secretary - George Milford (03) 5474 2426 AH

Lions Club CastlemaineLocation:Venue: Club Rooms, Kennedy Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:The Secretary, PO Box 189, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Debbie Hamilton (03) 5472 1548 0413 339 058

Lions Club Harcourt and DistrictLocation:Venue: Harcourt Scout Hall, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 100, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:President - Jenny Jenyns (03) 5474 2619

Lions Club MaldonLocation:Venue: Club Rooms, Fountain Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 44, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Treasurer - Jenny Fitzpatrick (03) 5475 2262

Mount Alexander Community EnterprisePostal:32 Hall Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4024Email:[email protected]

Mount Alexander Human Services NetworkLocation:Venue - Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Mount Alexander No Interest Loan Scheme (N.I.L.S)Location:C/- Community House, Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]

Mount Alexander Volunteer NetworkLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:C/- PO Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]

Primary Care Partnership (CVHA)Postal:PO Box 687, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 5333(03) 5472 5461 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cvha.com.auContacts:Executive Officer - David Burns

Red Cross CastlemaineLocation:West End Community Hall, Cnr Woodman and View Streets, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:RSD 181 or 22 Blakely Road, Castlemaine Vic 3450Contacts:Secretary - Joy Lovelace (03) 5472 2600 122 Blakely Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450President - Judy Cobb (03) 5472 5118 218 Main Road, Chewton VIC 3451

Returned and Services League (RSL) Castlemaine Sub BranchLocation:Victorian Branch Headquarters, Anzac House, 4 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9655 5555 Headquarters(03) 5472 1208 Castlemaine sub branch Phone/FAX - 36 Mostyn StContacts:Castlemaine Branch - Ernie Plumridge (03) 5472 4651

Returned Servicemen's League (RSL) - Maldon Sub BranchLocation:Venue : behind Athenaeum Library, 57 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 142, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:President - Jim Thompson (03) 5475 2288

Rotary Club - CastlemaineLocation:Venue: Cumberland Hotel, 191 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 145, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Peter Harris (03) 5472 2922President - Phillip Hallam (03) 5470 5512


Vietnam Veterans, Castlemaine Sub-branchLocation:36 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:1A Myring Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Contact - Allen Lane (03) 5472 3115

VolunteersAustralian Red Cross Blood Service (Bendigo Service)Location:Donormobile Caravan visits - Camp Reserve Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1495 Blood Service-Donor Enquiries and Appointments. Dates and times will be listed in the local press

Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre (BENVOL)Location:5 Allans Walk, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 374, Bendigo (mail centre) VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5441 1404Email:[email protected]:www.bgovolunteers.org.au


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Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre and Accomodation Booking ServiceLocation:Castlemaine Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1795 Reception1800 171 888 Free accomm booking service(03) 5471 1727 Promotions(03) 5471 1746 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.maldoncastlemaine.com

Court Network - Information, Support and Referral ServiceLocation:Ground Floor 565 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9603 7433 BH1800 681 614 Free Call(03) 9670 8804 FAXEmail:[email protected]


Mount Alexander Volunteer NetworkLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:C/- PO Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]

Opportunity Shop RTC Newstead

Location:Rural Transaction Centre, 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360Email:[email protected]

Red Cross CastlemaineLocation:West End Community Hall, Cnr Woodman and View Streets, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:RSD 181 or 22 Blakely Road, Castlemaine Vic 3450Contacts:Secretary - Joy Lovelace (03) 5472 2600 122 Blakely Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450President - Judy Cobb (03) 5472 5118 218 Main Road, Chewton VIC 3451

RSPCA Shelter and Pound, CastlemaineLocation:Langslow Street (near Castlemaine Landfill), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 5277 Animal Shelter and Pound(03) 5471 1700 Shire Ranger Mt Alexander Shire AH number will be suppliedEmail:[email protected]:Shelter and Pound, Manager - Geoff Hall

Volunteering Victoria IncLocation:Level 2, 491 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003Telephone:(03) 8327 8500Email:[email protected]:www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au

Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF)Location:Buchan VIC 3885Telephone:(03) 5155 0218(03) 5155 0342 FAXEmail:[email protected]:wwoof.com.auContacts:Friends of the Earth Book Shop (03) 9417 4564 312 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066Backpackers World Travel (03) 9639 9686 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Outdoor Travel (03) 9670 7252 1/361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

COUNSELLINGSERVICESAlcohol and DrugsAl-Anon Family GroupsLocation:Venue - Guide Hall cnr Kennedy and Forest Streets, (Meeting Wed 10:30), Castlemaine VIC 3450Internet:www.alanon.alateen.org/australiaContacts:Headquarters (03) 9642 3330 www:al-anon-alateen.org/australia GPO Box 5458, Melbourne VIC 3000

Alcoholics Anonymous (Castlemaine)Location:Uniting Church Hall, 12 Lyttleton Street, Thursdays 8.00 pm, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 146, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:AA Victoria Central Office (03) 9429 1833 http://www.aavic.com.au 36 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121

Bendigo Community Health Service (Alcohol and Drug Services)Location:171 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat & 3 Seymoure St., Eaglehawk, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5430 0500 Kangaroo Flat1800 636 514 Needle Exchange: Tue-Sat. 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Alcohol and Drug CounsellingLocation:13 Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:Reception or Withdrawal Nurse (Detox)

Direct Line (Alcohol and Drug Counselling and Referral Line)Telephone:1800 888 236 24 hour/7days per week Counselling & Referral(03) 8413 8413 Turning PointEmail:[email protected]:www.turningpoint.org.au


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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)Location:Narcotics Anonymous, St Kilda. VIC 3182Postal:GPO Box 2470, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9525 2833 Statewide1300 652 820 NationalEmail:[email protected]:www.vicnet.net.au/navicContacts:Bendigo Salvation Army Centre 61-75 Mundy Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Castlemaine Branch Narcotics Anonymous - Kath and Sinclair 0412 580 621 Kath 0412 928 985 Sinclair St Mary's Hall (upstairs)Cnr Hargraves/Lyttleton St,,, Castlemaine VIC3450

Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS)Location:128 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051Postal:PO Box 12720, Abeckett Street Vic 8006Telephone:1800 443 844 Free Call(03) 9329 1500 Harm Reduction VictoriaEmail:[email protected]

Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) BendigoLocation:39 Garsed Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P.O Box 1058, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555Telephone:1800 014 446 Referral Line Free Call 24 Hrs(03) 5444 2969 Mon-Fri BHEmail:www.ysas.org.au Head OfficeContacts:YSAS Head Office (03) 9415 8881 (03) 9415 8882 FAX www.ysas.org.au Level 1 - 13 Johnson Street, Fitzroy Vic3065

Crime Victims

Bendigo Community Health Service -Counselling Svcs. - Women's Health ClinicLocation:St. Lukes, 47 High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 819 817 Statewide (8am - 11pm)(03) 5448 1000 St. Lukes1800 244 323 St. Lukes Regional HelplineInternet:www.stlukes.org.au

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)Location:292 Wellington Street., Collingwood VIC 3066Telephone:(03) 9486 9744 FAX(03) 9322 3555 Womens Domestic Violence Crisis Service ( 24 Hrs Crisis line)1800 015 188 Free Call Statewide (24hrs, 7 days)Email:[email protected]:www.dvrcv.org.au

Emergency Accommodation and Support Enterprise (EASE)Postal:PO Box 958, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 884 038 Freecall(03) 5430 3000 Office(03) 5443 4844 FAX1800 015 188 24 hour HotlineEmail:[email protected]

Crisis CounsellingCentre Against Sexual Assault Loddon Campaspe (CASALC)Postal:PO Box 764, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 806 292 24hr crisis line incl. weekends and public holidays(03) 5441 0430(03) 5441 0429 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.casa.org.au

Child Protection Services - Human Services Department OfLocation:Regional Office - Loddon Mallee 74-78 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:13 1278 24 hour service(03) 5434 5555 Regional Office Bendigo1800 675 598 Free Call BH

Kids Help Line Australia LtdLocation:Suite 9, Lang Business Centre, Black Street, Milton QLD 4064Postal:PO Box 2000, Milton QLD 4064Telephone:1800 551 800 freecall (24 hours) Counsellors(07) 3369 1588 Office(07) 3367 1266 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.kidshelp.com.au

LifelinePostal:P.O. Box 1164, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:13 1114 Lifeline 24 Hour Service(03) 5443 1330 Bendigo Admin OfficeEmail:[email protected]:www.lifeline.org.au

National Disability Abuse and Neglect HotlinePostal:Locked Bag 2705, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012Telephone:1800 880 052 Free Call1800 301 130 TTY1800 555 677 National Relay Service(02) 9318 1372 FAX13 1450 Tele Interpreter ServiceEmail:enquiries@disabilityhotline .orgInternet:www.disabilityhotline.org

Social Worker - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Social Worker (03) 5471 1564

St Lukes - Gamblers HelpLocation:1 Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6266 Castlemaine1800 244 323 Free Call0448 576 023 Mobile

Suicide Helpline VictoriaPostal:PO Box 2335, Footscray VIC 3011


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Telephone:1300 651 251Internet:www.suicidehelpline.org.au

Financial CounsellingCentrelinkLocation:Cnr St Andrews Ave & Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P O Box 220, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5430 5899 Bendigo Office1800 050 004 Customer Relations13 2300 Financial Information Service (FIS)13 2850 Call CentreInternet:www.centrelink.gov.auContacts:Castlemaine office (03) 5472 4299 CADARG, Uniting Church Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton Street, CastlemaineVIC 3450

Money HelpTelephone:1800 149 689Internet:www. moneyhelp.org.au

St Luke's - Financial CounsellingLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Counsellor 1800 244 323 (03) 5448 1000 [email protected] www.stlukes.org.au 47 High St, Bendigo VIC 3550 PO Box 315, Bendigo VIC 3550

GamblingGamblers Help (Counselling Service)Location:St. Lukes, 13-25 Helm St, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555Telephone:1800 244 323 Free Call - B.H. (Bendigo Area)1800 156 789 24hr Toll FreeInternet:www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au

St. Lukes - Personal Helpers & MentorsLocation:13 - 25 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555Telephone:(03) 5470 62660409 865 968

Victorian Commission for Gambling RegulationLocation:Level 5, 35 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9651 3333 General Enquiries(03) 9651 3777 FAXInternet:www.vcgr.vic.gov.au

Grief CounsellingBendigo Community Health Service -Counselling Svcs. - Women's Health ClinicLocation:St. Lukes, 47 High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 819 817 Statewide (8am - 11pm)(03) 5448 1000 St. Lukes1800 244 323 St. Lukes Regional HelplineInternet:www.stlukes.org.au

Bereavement Support Services (Castlemaine)Contacts:Pastoral Care Co-ordinator, Castlemaine Health (03) 5471 1542 Danni Moore [email protected]

Compassionate Friends Victoria IncLocation:173 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126Postal:PO Box 171, Canterbury VIC 3126Telephone:(03) 9888 4944 Grief Line1800 641 091 Free Call(03) 9888 4900 FAX(03) 9888 4034 Office and Admin.0437 749 739 Castlemaine GroupEmail:[email protected]:www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.auContacts:Castlemaine - Matthew Gildea 0437 749 739 Mobile Venue: Maternal and Child Health Centre,Lyttleton Street Castlemaine, Last Thursday of Month At 7.30pm,Bendigo Group - Kathy Smith (03) 5474 2364 Meet 2nd Thursday of Month, South Bendigo Progress Hall, Neal Street,Bendigo VIC 3550

Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel St, Maldon VIC 3463

Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries,(03) 5475 2029 FAXEmail:[email protected]

SIDS and Kids VictoriaLocation:1227 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144Telephone:(03) 9822 9611 Melbourne Office 24 hour service(03) 9822 2995 FAX1800 240 400 Freecall 24 hour1300 308 307 will connect to regional office cost of local callEmail:[email protected]:www.sidsandkids.org

Legal AdviceContact Free Legal Information Services 1800 677 402

Australian Human Rights CommissionPostal:GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW Telephone:(02) 9284 9600 133 Castlereigh. Sydney .Race and Sex Discrimination, Commisssioners.1300 656 419 Complaints Info Line1300 369 711 General enquiries and publications1800 620 241 TTYInternet:www.humanrights.gov.au

Child Support Legal ServiceLocation:350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 677 402 Free Call(03) 9269 0408 Child Support Legal Service(03) 5441 1155 Visit Bendigo Office monthlyInternet:www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Clerk of CourtsLocation:Court House, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1081 Lyttleton Street - Castlemaine Wednesday and Friday 9.00 - 4.00 pm(03) 5422 1832 Kyneton, Mon,Tues,Thurs, 9.00 - 4.00pm(03) 5440 4140 BendigoInternet:www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au


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Court Network - Information, Support and Referral ServiceLocation:Ground Floor 565 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9603 7433 BH1800 681 614 Free Call(03) 9670 8804 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Family Court of AustraliaLocation:Commonwealth Law Courts 305 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 352 000 After Hours Emergencies1300 352 000 Phone1800 750 321 Family Advice Hotline (Freecall)(03) 8600 3750 FAXEmail:enquiries@familylawcourts.gov.auwww.familylawcourts.gov.auInternet:www.familycourt.gov.au

Federal Magistrates CourtLocation:Commonwealth Law Court, 305 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 9991, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 352 000 Assistance Line(03) 8600 3333 SheriffEmail:[email protected]:www.fmc.gov.au

Justices of the Peace of Mount Alexander ShireLocation:Justice of the Peace Registry, 7th Floor, 55 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 365 567 Provides list of JP's in local area(03) 9603 9090 Honorary Justice OfficeInternet:www.justice.vic.gov.au/justices


Office of the Public Advocate (Justice Department of Victoria)Location:5th Floor, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9603 95001300 309 337 Free Call 24 hours1300 787 510 FAX(03) 9603 9529 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.auwww.justice.vic.gov.au

Privacy VictoriaLocation:Level 11, 10-16 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 5057, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 666 444 03 9269 02341300 666 445 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.privacy.vic.gov.au

Public Interest Law Clearing House (Coordinating Pro Bono Legal Services)Location:Level 17, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 16013, Collins Street West Po VIC 8007Telephone:(03) 8636 4400 BH(03) 8636 4455 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.pilch.org.au

Public NotaryLocation:341 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 663, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0439 398 488Email:[email protected]

Regional Information and Advocacy Council Inc (RIAC)Location:Helen Jesser Centre,, 145 Crook Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 2219, Bendigo Mail Centre Private Boxes VIC 3554Telephone:

(03) 5443 0550(03) 5443 5178 FAX1800 462 480 Free Call1800 221 944 Intake WorkerEmail:[email protected]:www.riac.org.au

State Trustees (Formerly Public Trustees)Location:168 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 1461, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 138 672 Toll Free(03) 9667 6444 BHInternet:www.statetrustees.com.au

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)Location:350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 677 402 Free Call -Legal Information LineEmail:[email protected]@vla.vic.gov/.au Bendigo officeInternet:www.legalaid.vic.gov.auContacts:Bendigo Office, Legal Aid Victoria 1800 254 500 Country callers Free Call (03) 5448 2333 Bendigo Office Divorce Application Information http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au 424 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo VIC3550

Victoria Legal Aid OnlineTelephone:1800 677 402 Legal advice Free Call(03) 9269 0120 Legal Information BH(03) 9269 0234 Melbourne Head Office(03) 5448 2333 Bendigo OfficeInternet:www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Marriage CounsellingCentacareLocation:65 Baxter St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P O Box 255, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5443 9577 Reception(03) 5441 7713 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.centacare-sandhurst.org.au


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Relationships Australia (Victoria)Location:46 Princess St, Kew VIC 3101Telephone:(03) 9261 8700 Kew head office1800 817 569 Distance Counselling ServiceEmail:[email protected]:Ballarat Office (03) 5227 9222 phone counselling by appointment 1800 817 569 To book phone counselling session [email protected] http://www.relationshipsvictoria.com.au 116 Lydiard Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

MediationAged Care Complaints Investigation SchemePostal:GPO Box 9848, In Your Capital City Telephone:1800 550 552 Business hours(03) 9665 8877 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au

Central Victorian Mediation ServicesLocation:341 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 663, Telephone:0439 398 488(03) 5470 5855Email:[email protected]

Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo OfficeLocation:60 Mitchell Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 9627 6007 Headquarters1300 558 181 For cost of local call, will connect to local office(03) 5444 2038 Bendigo OfficeEmail:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.auwww.scamwatch.gov.auContacts:Fortnightly Visiting Service (03) 5444 2038 Bendigo Regional Office (03) 5472 4299 Castlemaine CADARG, 12 Lyttleton Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450

Consumer Affairs VIC - Loddon/MalleeLocation:Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo Office 60 Mitchell Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 558 181 Telephone advice(03) 5444 2038Email:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.au

Dispute (Mediation) Settlement Centre VictoriaLocation:Level 4/456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 4113, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9603 8370 Dispute Settlement Officer1800 658 528 Free Call for Country callers(03) 9603 8355 FAX13 1450 Tele Interpreting ServiceEmail:[email protected]:www.justice.vic.gov.au/disputes

Elders Rights Advocacy, VictoriaLocation:Suite 4b, 4th Floor, 343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9602 30661800 700 600 National Aged Care Advocacy LineEmail:[email protected]:www.vic.agedrights.asn.au

Fair Work AustraliaTelephone:1300 799 675 For information - workplace issues eg. unfair dismissalsInternet:www.fwa.gov.au

Fair Work Info Line, Australian GovernmentTelephone:1300 131 394 InfolineInternet:www.workplaceauthority.gov.au

Family Court of AustraliaLocation:Commonwealth Law Courts 305 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 352 000 After Hours Emergencies1300 352 000 Phone1800 750 321 Family Advice Hotline (Freecall)(03) 8600 3750 FAX

Email:enquiries@familylawcourts.gov.auwww.familylawcourts.gov.auInternet:www.familycourt.gov.au

Reconciliation VictoriaLocation:Ross House 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9662 1645Email:[email protected]

ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTBusinesses and ServicesChristian Business Men AustraliaContacts:President - Terry Evans (03) 5472 2582 BH (03) 5472 4005 AH Email : [email protected] C/- 2.1.3 Hair Design 225 Barker St,Castlemaine VIC 3450

Good Shepherd Buying ServiceLocation:21 Budd Street - Central Administration, Collingwood VIC 3066Telephone:(03) 9495 9655 Free Service Number Mon - Fri 10am - 3.00pm(03) 9418 3000 Central Administration Collingwood(03) 9416 2340 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.goodshepvic.org.au/microfinance

Indigenous Economic Development UnitLocation:121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 799 526 Koori Business Network (KBN)Internet:www.business.vic.gov.au KBN

Mainly Bulk Whole FoodsLocation:29A Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5511 Bus Hrs(03) 5475 2183 Aft HrsContacts:Proprietor - Josephine Bodno


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Mount Alexander Business NetworkPostal:215 Barker Street (Soldier and Scholar Bookshop), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6298Contacts:Secretary - Joyce Sanders

Mount Alexander No Interest Loan Scheme (N.I.L.S)Location:C/- Community House, Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]

Mount Alexander Shire Council, Economic DevelopmentLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P.O.Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Small Business Answer OfficeTelephone:13 2846 AusIndustry hotline (will direct to local contact)Internet:www.ausindustry.gov.au

Small Business Commissioner : Office ofLocation:5th Floor, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 136 034 Freecall regional callers(03) 9651 7596 TTY(03) 9651 9316 Investigation Line13 2215 VIC. BUSINESS ENQUIRY LINE(03) 5442 4100 Bendigo OfficeEmail:[email protected]:www.sbc.vic.gov.auContacts:Bendigo Office (03) 5442 4100 BH (03) 5442 5452 FAX 46 Edward St, Bendigo VIC 3550

Victorian Business CentreLocation:46 Edward Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:13 2215 Victorian Business Line(03) 5442 4100 BH - Bendigo Office

Internet:www.business.vic.gov.au

Workspace AustraliaLocation:Head Office- Eaglehawk Workspace Victoria Ltd, 12 Hall Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556Telephone:(03) 5446 1558 Head Office(03) 5446 2289 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.workspaceaustralia.comContacts:Manager - Rebecca Dempsey

Workspace MaldonLocation:Former Shire Offices, 3 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Email:[email protected]:www.workspaceaustralia.comContacts:Head Office - Workspace Australia Ltd (03) 5446 1558 For all queries and info (03) 5446 2289 FAX [email protected] http://www.workspaceaustralia.com 12 Hall Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Consumer ProtectionAdministrative Appeals Tribunal (FEDERAL) (AAT)Location:HWT Tower, 40 City Rd, Sth Melbourne VIC Telephone:(03) 9282 8444 BH1300 366 700 local fee call(03) 9282 8480 FAX1800 650 662 TTY FREECALLInternet:www.aat.gov.au

Commonwealth OmbudsmanLocation:Level 10, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 442, Canberra VIC 2601Telephone:1300 362 072 Complaints for Commonwealth Departments, Defence and Tax0413 266 662 SMSEmail:[email protected]:www.ombudsman.gov.au

Companion Card VictoriaPostal:GPO Box 4987, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:

1800 650 611 Information line1300 305 620 Recorded Information (ENGLISH)1800 898 888 Companion Card TTY13 3677 National Relay Service1300 555 727 Speech-to-Speech Relay ServiceEmail:[email protected]:www.companioncard.org.au

Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo OfficeLocation:60 Mitchell Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 9627 6007 Headquarters1300 558 181 For cost of local call, will connect to local office(03) 5444 2038 Bendigo OfficeEmail:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.auwww.scamwatch.gov.auContacts:Fortnightly Visiting Service (03) 5444 2038 Bendigo Regional Office (03) 5472 4299 Castlemaine CADARG, 12 Lyttleton Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450

Consumer Affairs VIC - Loddon/MalleeLocation:Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo Office 60 Mitchell Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 558 181 Telephone advice(03) 5444 2038Email:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.au

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)Location:113 Exhibition Street, Victorian Consumer and Business Centr, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 123A, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 558 181 Enquiries/Inforrmation Officer(03) 8684 6200 Enquiries1300 135 452 Business licensing1300 558 181 Renting/Consumer Problem1300 558 181 Enquiries Mon-Fri 9 Am - 5pm will connect to local office1300 557 559 Building Advice & Conciliation Vic1300 558 181 Retirement Village Living Guide1300 661 511 Indigenous Consumer Unit1300 650 367 Liquor Licensing Victoria1300 737 030 Estate Agents Resolution Service (EARS)1300 137 164 Residential Tenancies Bond Authority13 1450 TIS (Translating and Interpreting Service)1300 365 500 Trade Measurement


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Inspectors13 3677 National Relay Service for the Deaf - Text Phone or modem users1300 361 673 Business Registration1300 558 181 Product SafetyEmail:[email protected]:www.consumer.vic.gov.au

Dental Practice Board of VictoriaLocation:13th Floor / 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205Telephone:(03) 9694 9900 Office Hours(03) 9699 4711 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.dentprac.vic.gov.au

Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria)Location:Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 469, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1800 500 509 enquiries and complaints freecall1800 500 549 Free fax(03) 9649 7599 .Calls from restricted phone services ring 12550 and quote 9649 7599 EWOV will accept reverse charges and the call cost13 1450 Translating / interpreter services13 3677 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.ewov.com.au

Estate Agents Resolution Service (EARS)Location:452 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 737 030 Cost of Local CallInternet:www.consumer.vic.gov.au


Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)Location:Level 5, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001

Telephone:1300 780 808 Local Call - Mon/Fri BH(03) 9613 7344 TTY(03) 9613 7345 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.fos.org.au

Health Services Commissioner (Health Complaints)Location:30th Floor, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 8601 5222 Admin(03) 8601 5219 FAX(03) 8601 5200 Complaints about health services1800 136 066 Free Call - outside Melbourne1300 550 275 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc

Insurance Brokers Disputes Limited (IBD)Location:Level 5, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3004Telephone:1300 780 808(03) 9620 0177Email:[email protected]:www.ibdltd.com.au

Legal Services CommissionerLocation:Level 9, 330 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 796 344 Direct line for Complaints information(03) 9679 8001 Admin(03) 9679 8101 FAXInternet:www.lsc.vic.gov.au

Medicare AustraliaLocation:Level 10/595 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 9822, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:13 2011 Medicare Health Insurance Commission, Information Service (All Areas)1800 556 955 PBS Information Line1800 653 809 Australian childhood Immunisation Register1800 777 203 Organ Donor Register13 6150 Family Assistance Office13 1202 Multi-lingual Telephone Enquiries1800 810 586 TTY - FreecallInternet:www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Office of Police IntegrityLocation:Level 3 South Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 818 387 Free Call(03) 8635 6188 Main Switchboard(03) 8635 6185 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.opi.vic.gov.au

Ombudsman VictoriaLocation:Level 3, South Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 806 314 Free Call(03) 9613 6222(03) 9614 0246 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au

Plumbing Industry CommissionLocation:450 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124Postal:PO Box 552, Camberwell VIC 3124Telephone:(03) 9880 6200 BH1800 015 129 freecall(03) 9889 2244 FAX(03) 5441 7830 46 Breen St. Bendigo(03) 5442 7845 FAX BendigoEmail:[email protected]:www.pic.vic.gov.au

Primary Industries, Department of (DPI)Location:1 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9658 4000 General Line13 6186 Customer Service Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon-Fri1800 675 888 Disease Watch Hotline,livestock disease & farm animalwelfare(03) 9217 4246 Chief Veterinary Officer(03) 9210 9379 Chemical Info Service13 3474 Fisheries Offence Reporting Line (13 FISH)1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal diseaseEmail:[email protected]:www.dpi.vic.gov.au Information on diseases, nutrition and general management of animalsContacts:


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Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4000 Sustainability and Environment Dept. (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Bendigo Office (03) 5430 4444 (03) 5430 4487 Regional Animal Health Officer www.dpi.vic.gov.au Cnr Midland Highway and Taylor Street,Epsom VIC 3551Animal Health and Welfare North West Victoria. 1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal disease, contract

Scams, Swindles, Rorts, Rip Offs -A consumers guideTelephone:1300 795 995 Scam watch hotline1300 303 609 TTYInternet:www.scamwatch.gov.au

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman ( TIO )Location:Level 3, 595 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 276, Collins Street West, Melbourne VIC 8007Telephone:1800 062 058 Free Call1800 630 614 Free FAX13 1450 Translator/Interpreter services1800 675 692 TTY Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.tio.com.au

MarketsCastlemaine Artists MarketLocation:Theatre Royal, Hargraves St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2154 BH(03) 5472 2154 FaxEmail:[email protected] Booking online

Central Victoria Farmers Market (Castlemaine)Location:Mostyn Street (between Super Market and Visitor Information, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Co-ordinator - Sally Kaptein (03) 5470 6340 [email protected] 1st Sunday of Month 9am-1pm

Guildford Regional Produce MarketLocation:Guildford Public Hall, Fryers Road, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Pam Adams (03) 5473 4084

Maldon Neighbourhood Centre MarketLocation:Cnr Church and Edward Sts, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2093Email:[email protected]:www.maldonnc.org.au

Malmsbury Community MarketLocation:Town Hall Complex, Old Calder Highway, Malmsbury VIC 3446Telephone:(03) 5423 2261 Jean or Christine (enquiries and stall bookings at MalmsburyGeneral Store and Post Office Office)

Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) Community Market (Sat, 7am-1pm)Location:149 Duke St, Cnr. Pyrenees Hwy & Vanheurek St, Wesley Hill VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 12, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:0418 117 953 Market enquiriesContacts:Manager - Bob 0418 117 953

TourismBendigo Visitor InformationLocation:Old Bendigo Post Office, 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:Bendigo Tourist Info Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5434 6060(03) 5444 4447 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.bendigotourism.com


Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre (Maryborough)Location:Cnr Alma and Nolan Streets, Maryborough VIC 3465Telephone:(03) 5460 4511Email:[email protected]:www.centralgoldfields.net.au

District Walking TracksLocation:Within Shire of Mount Alexander, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Mt Alexander Visitor Information Centre (03) 5471 1795 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings SiteLocation:Site: Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Part of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park 13 1963 Parks Victoria Information www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre (03) 5471 1795 to book tours (03) 5471 1746 FAX Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Great Dividing Trail Association GDTA IncPostal:Great Dividing Trail Association, PO Box 429, Daylesford VIC 3460Internet:www.gdt.org.auContacts:


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President - Alison Lanigan (03) 5345 2958Dry Diggings Track (Daylesford - Castlemaine)Leanganook Track (Castlemaine - Bendigo)Federation Track (Daylesford - Ballarat)Lerderderg Track (Bacchus Marsh - Daylesford)

Harcourt ApplefestLocation:Parade - High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Gary Holmes 0418 525 696 Mobile http://www.harcourtapplefest.org.au

Harcourt Valley Heritage and Tourist Centre IncLocation:ANA Hall, High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 56, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary (Tourism) - Joan Lienhop (03) 5474 2321President (Heritage) - George Milford (03) 5474 2426

Maldon Visitor Information CentreLocation:93 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 25691800 171 888 Free accomm booking serviceEmail:[email protected]:www.maldoncastlemaine.com.auContacts:Co-ordinator - David Jones

Mount Alexander DiggingsPostal:PO Box 125, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Friends of Mt Alexander Diggings (FOMAD) - Doug McConville (03) 5470 6332Visitor Information Centre (03) 5471 1795 Market Building, Mostyn Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450

Victorian Goldfields RailwayLocation:15 Hornsby Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5470 6658 Timetable informationInternet:www.vgr.com.au

EDUCATIONAdult EducationBendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) - Castlemaine CampusLocation:63-65 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 850, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1901 Enquiries/enrolments Regional Campus (Castlemaine)(03) 5470 6441 FAX(03) 5434 1555 136 McCrae Street Bendigo1300 554 248 Course Information all campusesEmail:[email protected] All courses [email protected] campusInternet:www.britafe.vic.edu.au

Castlemaine Community HouseLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Continuing Education Bendigo IncLocation:"Lancewood", 22 McLaren Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 519, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5430 2100(03) 5442 7354 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cabendigo.com.au


Council For Adult Education (CAE)Location:253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9652 0611(03) 9654 6759 FAXInternet:www.cae.edu.au

Effective Writing Course & Manuscript AssessmentLocation:Venue: 102 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Tutor - Joan Webster (03) 5470 6772 0438 706 772 Mobile [email protected]


University of the Third Age (U3A)Location:Uniting Church Parish Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 792, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2249 Office, Uniting Church Community CentreEmail:[email protected]@mmnet.com.auInternet:www.u3acastlemaine.comContacts:U3A Office (03) 5472 2249 Mon.1.30 -3.30; Tues 1.30 - 3.30; Wed 10 - 12 Uniting Church Parish Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Victorian Training GroupLocation:Level 2, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Health EducationCancer Council of Victoria, TheLocation:1 Rathdowne St, Carlton South VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9635 5000 enquiries13 1120 FREECALL CANCER HELPLINE(03) 9635 5270 FAX13 7848 QUIT LINE


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Email:[email protected]:www.cancervic.org.au

Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Health EducationContacts:Asthma EducationDiabetes Education - Diabetes Nurse Educators (03) 5479 1000 Reception Qualification: Accredited NDSS Sub-Agency - Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 10am-12pm

First Aid and CPR TrainingLocation:Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000

State Primary SchoolsBaringhup Primary SchoolLocation:Mitchell Street, Baringhup VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2574(03) 5475 2814 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Campbells Creek/Guildford Primary SchoolsLocation:Campbells Creek Primary School, Main Rd. Campbells Creek., Guildford Primary School, Franklin st, Guildford., VIC Telephone:(03) 5472 2180 Campbells Creek(03) 5470 5786 FAX(03) 5473 4241 Guildford Annex(03) 5473 4272 FAXEmail:[email protected]@edumail.vic.gov.au

Castlemaine North Primary SchoolLocation:Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 353, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1391Email:[email protected]

Castlemaine South Primary SchoolLocation:Cnr Mostyn and Urquhart Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 448, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:(03) 5472 1452(03) 5470 5052 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemaineprimary.vic.edu.au

Castlemaine Winters Flat Primary SchoolLocation:Roberts Avenue, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1522(03) 5472 3744 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.winters-flat-ps.vic.edu.au

Chewton Primary SchoolLocation:Hunter Street, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2557(03) 5472 4543 FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.chewtonprimaryschool.webs.com

Elphinstone Primary School No. 220Location:Wright Street, Elphinstone VIC 3448Email:[email protected]:www.elphinstoneps.vic.edu.au

Harcourt Valley Primary SchoolLocation:Wilkinson Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2266(03) 5474 2267Email:[email protected]:www.hvps.vic.edu.au

Langley Primary SchoolPostal:RSD 38, Redesdale Road, Langley VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5423 4125Email:[email protected]:[email protected]

Maldon Primary SchoolLocation:High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 1484(03) 5475 2807 Fax

Email:[email protected]

Newstead Primary SchoolLocation:Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2226 Phone(03) 5476 2655 FAX0407 844 641 MobileEmail:[email protected]

Redesdale Mia Mia Primary SchoolLocation:31 School Road, Redesdale VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5425 3155(03) 5425 3264 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Principal - Kathy Vella

Taradale Primary SchoolLocation:Calder Highway, Taradale VIC 3447Telephone:(03) 5423 2247(03) 5423 2620 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.taradaleps.vic.edu.au

Yandoit Primary SchoolPostal:RMB 2430, Yandoit VIC 3461Telephone:(03) 5476 4286(03) 5476 4416 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Yapeen Primary SchoolPostal:RSD Yapeen via, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5473 4255(03) 5473 4571 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Independent Primary SchoolsCastlemaine Steiner School and KindergartenLocation:Cnr Rilens Rd and Pyrenees Hwy, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 473, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6235(03) 5470 6237 FAX


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Email:[email protected]:www.castlemainesteinerschool.com.au

Olivet Christian CollegeLocation:89 Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 3817 Phone(03) 5470 6871 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.olivet.vic.edu.au

St Marys Catholic Primary SchoolLocation:Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 595, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2270 BH(03) 5470 5042 FAXEmail:[email protected]

State Secondary SchoolsCastlemaine Secondary CollegeLocation:Etty St Campus, Blakeley Road Campus, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 57, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 4222 Senior Campus(03) 5479 1111 Junior Campus(03) 5479 4230 Fax - Senior Campus(03) 5479 1120 Fax - Junior CampusEmail:[email protected]:www.csc.vic.edu.au

Technical and Further EducationBendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) - Castlemaine CampusLocation:63-65 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 850, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1901 Enquiries/enrolments Regional Campus (Castlemaine)(03) 5470 6441 FAX(03) 5434 1555 136 McCrae Street Bendigo1300 554 248 Course Information all campusesEmail:[email protected] All courses [email protected] campus

Internet:www.britafe.vic.edu.au

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SERVICESAmbulanceAmbulance VictoriaTelephone:000 EMERGENCIES free call 24 hour service1800 301 130 TTY106 (emergency number for people with communication impairment)(03) 5338 5000 Administration(03) 5338 5211 FAX1800 248 859 First Aid KitsInternet:www.rav.vic.gov.au

Emergency HousingCastlemaine and District Accommodation and Resource Group (CADARG)Location:Uniting Church Parish Community Centre, 12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 246, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4299Email:[email protected]

Emergency ServicesAfter Hours Medical Service - Central HighlandsTelephone:1300 557 512 Cost of local call000 In an emergency

Castlemaine Police StationLocation:50 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2099 General - Castlemaine(03) 5472 2821 Criminal Investigations000 For EMERGENCY CALLS otherwise use above numbers1800 333 000 Anonymous Drug Information Line/Crime StoppersContacts:Castlemaine Police Hotline (03) 5470 6166

Castlemaine Victoria State Emergency Service (SES)Location:Taylor Street (Unit Headquarters), Wesley Hill VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 876, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:0419 582 790 Mobile - Duty Officer13 2500 Flood/ Storm EmergencyEmail:[email protected]:Controller - Robert Pratt 0417 050 494 Mobile

Maldon Police StationLocation:Francis Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2210 Calls will be directed to Castlemaine if Maldon Station is unattended.

National Missing Persons UnitTelephone:1800 000 634 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.afp.gov.au/national/missingContacts:Victoria Police Missing Persons Desk 1800 808 606 (03) 9865 2828 Police Complex, 412 St Kilda Road,Melbourne VIC 3000

Newstead Police StationLocation:Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2250

Telstra 000 Emergency ServiceLocation:Castlemaine VIC 3450

Victorian Bushfire Information Line (CFA + DSE)Telephone:1800 240 667Internet:www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Worksafe VictoriaTelephone:(03) 5338 4444 Ballarat(03) 5443 8866 Bendigo13 2360 Emergency Response Service (24 hr)1800 136 089 Information (Free call)Internet:www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

Material AidAssistance Centre, St Vincent De PaulLocation:16 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6091 Assistance Centre(03) 5472 4419 Office and Op Shop


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Brotherhood of St LaurenceLocation:67 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9483 1183 Head Office Administration.(03) 9483 1366 Donations(03) 9417 2691 FAXEmail:[email protected] General [email protected]:www.bsl.org.au

Material Aid/Emergency Relief Providers, Mount Alexander ShireLocation:CHIRP 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000 contact CHIRP for necessary appointment

Salvation Army, Castlemaine CorpsLocation:Citadel, 47 Kennedy Street, (Near Railway Station), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5389 CastlemaineContacts:Majors - Sean and Rachel Attard www.salvationarmy.org.au

Seventh Day Adventist Community ServicesPostal:PO Box 330, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Material Aid - Marie Girvan (03) 5472 1884


Fire BrigadesBaringhup West Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Baringhup West VIC 3463Telephone:000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Captain - Brendan McKnight (03) 5475 2899 AH 0409 332 787Secretary - Mary Baxter (03) 5447 0222 BH (03) 5475 2128

Brigade Support Officer (CFA)Telephone:(03) 5430 2200 Bendigo CFA0438 743 143 Brigade Support OfficerInternet:www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Campbells Creek Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Postal:PO Box 92, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary - Stuart Hand 0437 128 646

Castlemaine Fire BrigadeLocation:383 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P.O Box 200, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3982 Fire Station1800 240 667 Fire Bans, Bush Fire Information000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Secretary - Ian Franklin (03) 5472 3146 PO Box 200, Castlemaine VIC 3450Captain - Bill Maltby (03) 5472 2588

CFA - BendigoLocation:North Central Area, Region 2, 45 Chapel Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 3, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:000 Fire Emergency1800 240 667 Bushfire info/Fire Restrictions1800 668 511 Burnoff Notification(03) 5430 2200 Bendigo Gen Enquiries1800 735 202 Bendigo Free CallInternet:www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Chewton Fire BrigadeLocation:Mount Street, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 29, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Secretary - Gary Van Den Driesen (03) 5472 1620 AH 0409 959 095 Mobile

Country Fire AuthorityLocation:Country Fire Authority, North West Region, Region 2, 45 Chapel St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 3, Bendigo VIC 3552

Telephone:(03) 5430 2200 BH Bendigo1800 735 202 Bendigo Freecall1800 240 667 Victorian Bushfire /restriction Information Line1800 668 511 Burnoff Notifications

Elphinstone Fire BrigadeLocation:Wright Street, Elphinstone VIC 3448Postal:PO Box 38, Elphinstone VIC 3448Telephone:000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Captain - Andy Chapman (03) 5473 3294 0408 507 770 MobileSecretary Tracey Franze (03) 5473 3271 Phone

Fryerstown Fire BrigadeTelephone:000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Captain - Chris Athey (03) 5473 4322 AH

Guildford Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Postal:C/- Post Office, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary - Brian Adams (03) 5473 4084

Harcourt Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000, Fire Station High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:61 Coolstore Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Captain - Tyrone Rice (03) 5479 1233 BH 0409 686 738

Langley-Barfold Rural Fire BrigadeTelephone:000 Fire Alert CallContacts:Treasurer & Secretary - Craig Atkin (03) 5423 4225 57 School road, Barfold VIC 3444

Lockwood Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Postal:PO Box 10, Lockwood South VIC 3551Telephone:000 fire calls

Maldon Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000


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Postal:PO Box 60, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Veil McKnight

Metcalfe Fire Brigades GroupLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Contacts:Secretary - Ian Franklin (03) 5472 3146 PO Box 408, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Newstead Fire Brigade AuxiliaryContacts:Secretary - Joan Sartori (03) 5476 2267 270 Guildford Road, Strangways VIC3461

Newstead Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000

Redesdale Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Contacts:Station (03) 5425 3248

Sutton Grange/Myrtle Creek Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Contacts:Secretary - Anne Marie Monda (03) 5442 4710 BH 0427 742 793 Mobile Faraday/Sutton Grange Road, FaradayVIC 3451

Taradale Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000 Telephone:(03) 5423 2747 Business callsContacts:Captain - Max Robinson (03) 5423 2389

Victorian Bushfire Information Line (CFA + DSE)Telephone:1800 240 667Internet:www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Walmer Rural Fire BrigadeLocation:Fire Alert Call 000

First AidPoisons Information CentreLocation:Austin Hospital, Telephone:13 1126Internet:www.austin.org.au/poisons

St John Ambulance Australia - Castlemaine Branch (First Aid Services/Classes)Location:VICTelephone:1300 360 455Email:[email protected]:Superintendant - Ken McDougall (03) 5474 2646 Bookings essential 0409 038 725 Mobile 40 Bagshaw Street, Harcourt VIC 3453

Police StationsCastlemaine Police StationLocation:50 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2099 General - Castlemaine(03) 5472 2821 Criminal Investigations000 For EMERGENCY CALLS otherwise use above numbers1800 333 000 Anonymous Drug Information Line/Crime StoppersContacts:Castlemaine Police Hotline (03) 5470 6166

Correctional Services - PrisonsTelephone:(03) 5471 1211 Loddon Prison, Matheson Road, Castlemaine(03) 5479 8200 Tarrengower Prison,Barringhup Road, Maldon

Maldon Police StationLocation:Francis Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2210 Calls will be directed to Castlemaine if Maldon Station is unattended.

Newstead Police StationLocation:Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2250

Victoria Police, Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Unit - BendigoLocation:Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5448 1420(03) 5448 1421 FAX

Public SafetyCastlemaine Victoria State Emergency Service (SES)Location:Taylor Street (Unit Headquarters), Wesley Hill VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 876, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0419 582 790 Mobile - Duty Officer13 2500 Flood/ Storm EmergencyEmail:[email protected]:Controller - Robert Pratt 0417 050 494 Mobile

Crime StoppersTelephone:1800 333 000 Freecall Crime StoppersInternet:www.vic.crimestoppers.com.au

Dial 1100 Before You DigTelephone:1100 All enquiriesInternet:www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au

Life Saving VictoriaLocation:200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne VIC 3207Telephone:(03) 9676 6900(03) 9598 3388 Emergency community centre (24/7)Internet:www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au

Natural Pest ControlTelephone:1800 067 711 Free Call(03) 5442 3013 BendigoContacts:David Odgers 0419 007 662 Mobile

Prisons (Justice Dept)Location:Head Office (Justice Department of), 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 5472 1211 Loddon Prison Matheson Street, Castlemaine(03) 5479 8200 Tarrengower Women's Prison, Baringhup Rd Maldon(03) 5440 6100 Community Corrections, 18 St Andrews Ave Bendigo(03) 5470 6783 Castlemaine office - Moyston Street


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Internet:www.justice.vic.gov.au.

Snake CatchersContacts:Available after 4.00 pm and weekends - Jason Lambie (03) 5472 3239 0407 723 239 12 Bull Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450DSE Hotline - Wild LIfe Controllers 13 6186 Customer Service Centre - follow prompts

Victims Assistance and Counselling Program (VACP)Location:St Lukes - 47 High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 244 323 Free Call Local Contact1800 000 055

Victims of Crime HelplineLocation:168 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:1800 000 055 Victims of Crime HelpLine (8.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri)Internet:www.victimsofcrime.com.au VSA on-line

Victoria Police, Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Unit - BendigoLocation:Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5448 1420(03) 5448 1421 FAX

Whistle BlowersTelephone:1800 806 314 to discuss making a disclosure(03) 9613 6222 direct to OmbudsmanInternet:www.ombudsman.vic.gov.auwww.justice.vic.gov.au/whistleblowers

Worksafe Victoria.- BendigoLocation:104 Queen Street., ( Reg Office), Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5443 8866 Bendigo Regional Office(03) 5441 3997 FAX1800 136 089 Free Call Advisory Service - Worksafe and WorkcoverInternet:www. worksafe.vic.gov.au

EMPLOYMENTDisabledWindarring Central Highlands Association for People with DisabilitiesLocation:67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444Contacts:Kyneton Office - Deputy Director - Dianne Nancarrow (03) 5422 7001 [email protected] 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444 PO Box 159, Kyneton VIC 3444Castlemaine Branch - Program Manager - David Silvagni (03) 5472 1599 317 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Castlemaine Copy Centre - Mandy Fenntessy (03) 5472 2666 (03) 5470 5106 FAX Email: [email protected] 38 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Worktrainers Ltd.Location:161 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2011(03) 5472 2025 FAXInternet:www.worktrainers.com.au

Job CreationGrey Army BendigoLocation:26 Kennedy Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:13 1198 Customer HotlineEmail:[email protected]:www.greyarmy.com.au

Job TrainingBest Community Development : (Outreach Services)Location:Regular Visits To, Continuing Education, 30 Templeton Street (Thurs, Friday), Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:26-28 St Andrews Avenue, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5430 25001300 237 823Email:[email protected]:www.bestcd.org.au


Job Services AustraliaTelephone:13 6268 Job Seekers13 1715 Employers - Employment Helpline1800 805 260 Customer Service Line. For customer complaints or feedback.Internet:www.deewr.gov.au/jsawww.jobsearch.gov.au

Worktrainers Ltd.Location:161 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2011(03) 5472 2025 FAXInternet:www.worktrainers.com.au

Sheltered WorkshopCastlemaine Copy CentreLocation:38 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 468, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2767(03) 5472 2666 FAXContacts:Manager - Mandy Fennessy [email protected]

Windarring Central Highlands Association for People with DisabilitiesLocation:67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444Contacts:Kyneton Office - Deputy Director - Dianne Nancarrow (03) 5422 7001 [email protected] 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444 PO Box 159, Kyneton VIC 3444Castlemaine Branch - Program Manager - David Silvagni (03) 5472 1599 317 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Castlemaine Copy Centre - Mandy Fenntessy (03) 5472 2666 (03) 5470 5106 FAX Email: [email protected] 38 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Gift Shop GIFTS at WISP (03) 5472 3877


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Vocational GuidanceJob Services AustraliaTelephone:13 6268 Job Seekers13 1715 Employers - Employment Helpline1800 805 260 Customer Service Line. For customer complaints or feedback.Internet:www.deewr.gov.au/jsawww.jobsearch.gov.au

ENTERTAINMENTVENUESArt GalleriesCastlemaine Art Gallery and Historical MuseumLocation:14 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 248, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2292(03) 5470 6184 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainegallery.comContacts:Director - Peter Perry

CinemasTheatre RoyalLocation:30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1196 for bookings(03) 5472 5359 Program InfoInternet:www.theatreroyal.info

Exhibition FacilitiesBendigo Visitor InformationLocation:Old Bendigo Post Office, 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:Bendigo Tourist Info Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5434 6060(03) 5444 4447 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.bendigotourism.com


Castlemaine Presbyterian Church HallLocation:13 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Lin Mc Donald (03) 5472 1197 11 Merrifield Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

Castlemaine Senior Citizens Clubrooms HallLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Re BookingsContacts:Town Hall Reception (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450


Maldon Machinery MuseumLocation:Vincents Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 2, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5472 2202Email:[email protected]

Ray Bradfield RoomLocation:Victory Park, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:

Town Hall - Reception (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

St Marys Catholic Church HallLocation:Cnr Lyttleton and Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Lesley Gleeson (03) 5472 4120 bookings

Festivals and EventsAstronomy Nights - Michael SweeneyLocation:White Gum Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451Telephone:0400 667 395 By appointment

Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens IncPostal:PO Box 490, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1108Email:[email protected]:www.festivalofgardens.orgContacts:President - Robyne Tresidder [email protected]

Castlemaine State Festival (CSF)Location:Rear of 27 Lyttleton Street, (Old School of Mines Building), Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 230, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3733 BH(03) 5472 4934 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainefestival.com.auContacts:Festival Director - Martin Paten (03) 5472 3733

Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre and Accomodation Booking ServiceLocation:Castlemaine Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:


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(03) 5471 1795 Reception1800 171 888 Free accomm booking service(03) 5471 1727 Promotions(03) 5471 1746 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.maldoncastlemaine.com

Friends of Castlemaine State FestivalPostal:40 Berkely Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 28130417 319 162Email:[email protected]

Fryerstown Antique FairLocation:Fryerstown Historic Hall, (Burke and Wills Institute), Fryerstown VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary Hall Trustees - Pat Cubeta (03) 5473 4373 AH (03) 5472 1284 BH

Guildford Music HallLocation:Guildford Family Hotel, Midland Highway, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Hall Bookings - Guildford Family Hotel (03) 5473 4215

Harcourt ApplefestLocation:Parade - High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Gary Holmes 0418 525 696 Mobile http://www.harcourtapplefest.org.au

Maldon Campdraft AssociationLocation:Venue: Maldon Racecourse Reserve, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Trish James (03) 5475 2707 (04) 9963255 Mobile 468 Almond Tree Road, Maldon VIC 3463

Maldon Easter FairPostal:PO Box 63, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:President - Peter Thompson (03) 5472 2202 [email protected] PO Box 63, Maldon VIC 3463

Maldon Folk FestivalPostal:PO Box 135, Maldon VIC 3463

Telephone:0421 643 478 EnquiriesEmail:[email protected]:www.maldonfolkfestival.comContacts:Director/Performance administration - Pam Lyons

Mt Tarrangower Vintage and Historic Hill ClimbPostal:PO Box 146, Golden Square VIC 3555

Street Rod CarnivalLocation:Venue: Western Oval, Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:Castlemaine Rods Inc., PO Box 107, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0408 507 621

Taradale Mineral Springs FestivalPostal:PO Box 39, Telephone:(03) 5423 2350

Wots On CastlemainePostal:PO Box 1111, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0405 146 105Email:[email protected]:www.wotsoncastlemaine.com.au

MuseumsChewton Domain Society Inc (People and Places Exhibition)Location:Town Hall, Pyrenees Hwy, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5470 6131 Town HallContacts:Secretary - Bettie Exon (03) 5472 3892 www.chewton.net PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Membership Sec. - Edna Preece 150 Main Road (opposite Town Hall),Chewton VIC 3451 PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451President - Helen McGeachin (03) 5472 3990

Maldon Machinery MuseumLocation:Vincents Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Postal:PO Box 2, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5472 2202Email:[email protected]

ShowgroundsCastlemaine and District Agricultural SocietyLocation:11 Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1548 Office (open last two weeks in October)0413 339 058 MobileEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemaineshow.com.auContacts:Debbie Hamilton 0413 339 058 Mobile (03) 5472 1548 BH

Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Society IncLocation:Venue - Racecourse Reserve, Lewis Road, Maldon VIC 3463Internet:www.maldonshow.orgContacts:President - Heather White (03) 5475 1115

TheatresPhee Broadway Theatre -CastlemaineLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:Theatre Manager (03) 5471 1700

Theatre RoyalLocation:30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1196 for bookings(03) 5472 5359 Program InfoInternet:www.theatreroyal.info


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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATIONHistoric Building PreservationMount Alexander Shire Heritage AdvisorLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 for appointmentsEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

National Trust of Australia (Mount Alexander Branch)Postal:PO Box 957, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:President - David Cunningham [email protected] 39 Bull Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Secretary - Peter Brain [email protected]

Land ConservationBaringhup Landcare GroupTelephone:(03) 5475 1660Email:[email protected]

Barkers Creek Landcare and Wildlife GroupPostal:PO Box 220, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Daryl Colless 0407 419 606

Campaspe Valley Landcare GroupLocation:Meeting Venue Barfold Hall BARFOLD, Contacts:President - Don Philip (03) 5423 4182 PO Box 21, Redesdale VIC 3444

Castlemaine Landcare GroupLocation:Meeting Venue: Herons Gallery - Cnr Lyttleton and Hargreaves, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 217, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Email:[email protected]:President - Christine Kilmartin (03) 5472 1276 PO Box 217, Castlemaine VIC 3450Project Co-Ordinator - Robin Haylett 0408 706 630 Mobile

Chewton Landcare GroupContacts:President - Jackie McMaster (03) 5470 6703

Department of Sustainability and Enviroment (DSE)Location:8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002Telephone:13 1963 Customer Service Centre - Park Victoria Info Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon - Fri(03) 5470 4000 Matheson Rd, Castlemaine Castlemaine(03) 8636 2010 Title enquiries13 6186 DSE enquiry line1800 240 667 Bushfire Info LineEmail:[email protected]:www.dse.vic.gov.auwww.dpi.vic.gov.au Dept. Primary Industries, 1 Spring St Melbourne 3000Contacts:Castlemaine Office (Fridays) (03) 5470 4000 (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Departmenty of Primary Industries www.dpi.vic.gov.au 1Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Elphinstone Land Management Association (ELMA)Location:C/- Post Office,, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:President - Robyn Fearey (03) 5473 3348 [email protected] Email:Treasurer - Bill O'Reilly (03) 5473 3221 [email protected]

Environment Officer, Mount Alexander ShireLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Enviroment OfficerEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Contacts:Environment Officer (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Firewood Collection RulesContacts:Dept Sustainability and Environment (03) 5430 4666 Firewood Management Hotline (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office Fridays http://www. dse.vic.gov.au 37 Hargreaves Street, Castlemaine VIC3451Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Friends of Box and Ironbark Forests (FOBIF)Postal:PO Box 322, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5161Internet:www.fobif.org.au

Friends of Campbells CreekPostal:PO Box 88, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 46990408 724 699 MobileEmail:[email protected]:www.focc.org.auContacts:Shona Cornwall

Friends of Kalimna ParkPostal:PO Box 464, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Geoff Hannon (03) 5472 5343

Friends of Vaughan SpringsContacts:Bob Murphy 0428 312 116 [email protected] Post Office, Guildford VIC 3451

Golden Point Landcare GroupPostal:c/- Chewton Post Office, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:0423 900 590 Jennifer PryceEmail:[email protected]

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Guildford and Upper Loddon Landcare GroupPostal:PO Box 137, Guildford VIC 3451Email:[email protected]:President - Doug Hansford (03) 5476 2315Project Manager - Maurie Dynon (03) 5473 4457 PO Box 47, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Harcourt Valley Landcare Group Inc.Postal:PO Box 107, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5440 1883 Judy OdgersContacts:Chairman - Trevor Mckay (03) 5472 2170

Langley Landcare GroupPostal:The Secretary, PO Box 1132, Kyneton VIC 3444

Love the LoddonContacts:Landcare Coordinator - Mt Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700 Mt Alexander Shire Council,

Maldon Urban Landcare GroupLocation:Venue:Maldon Hospital Day Centre, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 211, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary Marie Bell (03) 5475 1224 0411 111 150 Mobile

Mc Kenzies Hill Action and Landcare GroupLocation:69 Diamond Gully Rd, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5556Email:[email protected] PresidentContacts:Parks Victoria Castlemaine (DSE) (03) 5470 4000 For local information (03) 5470 4013 FAX 13 1963 24 hour service www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Matheson Rd, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box101, Castlemaine VIC 3450President - Jan Hall

Metcalfe Landcare GroupPostal:PO Box 9, Metcalfe VIC 3448

Email:[email protected]

Mount Alexander Shire Council, Enviromental HealthLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Muckleford Catchment LandcareContacts:Secretary - Paul Hampton (03) 5474 2189 0408 566 909 Mobile [email protected] PO Box 1006, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Newstead Landcare Group (NLG)Postal:PO Box 157, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Patrick Kavanagh (03) 5476 2755 0437 663 345 Mobile RMB 2735, Strangways VIC 3461President - Frances Cincotta (03) 5476 2691

North Harcourt/Sedgwick Landcare GroupPostal:PO Box 94, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5439 6357Contacts:President - Stephen Lebner

Nuggetty Land Protection GroupPostal:PO Box 174, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Brian Fitzgerald (03) 5475 2083 0412 324 893 Mobile

Ravenswood Valley Landcare Group (RVLCG)Postal:P O Box 120, Lockwood South VIC 3551Contacts:Wally Evans (03) 5435 3860

Sandon Werona Landcare GroupContacts:C/- Landcare Coordinators (03) 5471 1700 Council Phone No.

Sandy Creek Catchment Landcare GroupPostal:787 Maldon - Newstead Road, Maldon VIC 3463

Contacts:Secretary - Lois Larkman (03) 5475 1528

Sutton Grange Landcare GroupLocation:Venue - Sutton Grange Hall, Sutton Grange VIC 3448Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Taradale Landcare GroupLocation:Taradale VIC 3447Postal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Telephone:0427 315 963

Trust for Nature VictoriaLocation:Level 5, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 8631 5888(03) 9614 6999 FAXInternet:www.trustfornature.org.auContacts:Local Representative - Tim Read (03) 5472 1672 0437 564 325 Mobile

Pollution ControlMount Alexander Shire Council, Enviromental HealthLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Noise Control/Pollution ControlLocation:Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Herald and Weekly Times Tower, 40 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006Telephone:(03) 9695 2722 EPA - Entertainment Centre1800 444 004 Pollution Watch Line Freecall(03) 5438 1000 Bendigo1800 352 555 Litter Report Line1800 444 051 Smoky Vehicles Report Line(03) 5443 6555 FAXInternet:www.epa.vic.gov.auContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 Noise and other local pollution problems Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Sustainability VictoriaLocation:Head Office, Level 28/50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 8626 8700 Head Office(03) 9663 1007 FAX1300 363 744 Infoline1800 353 233 Recycling InfolineEmail:[email protected]:www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au

Recycling ServicesCastlemaine Resource Recovery and LandfillLocation:Sluicers Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5348

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG)Location:George Clarke Building, 203 - 205 Barker Streert, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 1043, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6978Email:[email protected]:www.masg.org.au

Waste DisposalCastlemaine Resource Recovery and LandfillLocation:Sluicers Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5348

Maldon Transfer StationLocation:Morris Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 (03) 5471 1749 FAX 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC

Water ConservationDepartment of Sustainability and Enviroment (DSE)Location:8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002Telephone:

13 1963 Customer Service Centre - Park Victoria Info Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon - Fri(03) 5470 4000 Matheson Rd, Castlemaine Castlemaine(03) 8636 2010 Title enquiries13 6186 DSE enquiry line1800 240 667 Bushfire Info LineEmail:[email protected]:www.dse.vic.gov.auwww.dpi.vic.gov.au Dept. Primary Industries, 1 Spring St Melbourne 3000Contacts:Castlemaine Office (Fridays) (03) 5470 4000 (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Departmenty of Primary Industries www.dpi.vic.gov.au 1Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA)Location:628-634 Midland Highway, Huntly VIC 3551Telephone:(03) 5448 7124 Reception/Enquiries(03) 5448 7148 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.nccma.vic.gov.au

Wildlife ConservationAlbert Cox Wildlife SanctuaryLocation:Bendigo/Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange VIC 3448Contacts:Matt Hunter [email protected] RSD 181 Faraday Road, CastlemaineVIC 3450

Department of Sustainability and Enviroment (DSE)Location:8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002Telephone:13 1963 Customer Service Centre - Park Victoria Info Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon - Fri(03) 5470 4000 Matheson Rd, Castlemaine Castlemaine(03) 8636 2010 Title enquiries13 6186 DSE enquiry line1800 240 667 Bushfire Info LineEmail:[email protected]:www.dse.vic.gov.auwww.dpi.vic.gov.au Dept. Primary Industries, 1 Spring St Melbourne 3000Contacts:

Castlemaine Office (Fridays) (03) 5470 4000 (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Departmenty of Primary Industries www.dpi.vic.gov.au 1Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Friends of Box and Ironbark Forests (FOBIF)Postal:PO Box 322, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5161Internet:www.fobif.org.au

Kaweka Park Wildflower Reserve/ Management CommitteeLocation:Hargraves Street, Castemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 212, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Rita Hills

Licensed Wildlife ControllerTelephone:(03) 5447 23920428 195 941 MobileContacts:George Moore 217 McKenzie Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC3555

RSPCA Shelter and Pound, CastlemaineLocation:Langslow Street (near Castlemaine Landfill), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 5277 Animal Shelter and Pound(03) 5471 1700 Shire Ranger Mt Alexander Shire AH number will be suppliedEmail:[email protected]

Threatened Species NetworkContacts:Land for Wildlife - Peter Johnson (03) 5430 4444 Parks Victoria http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/landforwildlife

Wildlife Shelter (WRES)Telephone:0427 301 401 24 hour MobileInternet:www.wildlifevictoria.org.auwww.wres.org.au

Wildlife VictoriaLocation:Suite 3, 288 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:1300 094 5351300 094 535 24 hour Rescue number 13000 WILDLIFE


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Internet:www.wildlifevictoria.org.au

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'SSERVICESAfter School CareOut of School HoursLocation:Wintersflat Primary School - 3 Roberts Avenue, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 512, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3359Email:[email protected]:cosc.impulse.net.au

Foster CareFoster Care RecruitmentLocation:5th Floor, 50 Market Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 013 088 24 hours Foster Line HotlineEmail:[email protected] Internet:

Family Support ServicesAdoption Information Service (FIND : Family Information Network Discovery)Location:Level 20/570 Burke st, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 769 926 Dept Human Services Adoption(03) 8608 5700 Services for former wards(03) 8605 5760 FAXInternet:www.dhs.vic.gov.au / www.cyf.vic.gov.au/find/home

Australian Government Child Support Agency (CSA)Location:Regional Service Centre, 231 - 235 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 1166 Bendigo Central, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:13 1272 National General enquiries number13 2919 CSA Complaints(03) 5430 5875 BH(03) 5430 5851 FAX

Internet:www.csa.gov.au

CentacareLocation:65 Baxter St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P O Box 255, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5443 9577 Reception(03) 5441 7713 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.centacare-sandhurst.org.au

Child Support Legal ServiceLocation:350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 677 402 Free Call(03) 9269 0408 Child Support Legal Service(03) 5441 1155 Visit Bendigo Office monthlyInternet:www.legalaid.vic.gov.au


Early Childhood Intervention Program, Mt Alexander and Central GoldfieldsLocation:Venue: Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1630 Program Centre(03) 5471 1555 Hospital Reception

Emergency Accommodation and Support Enterprise (EASE)Postal:PO Box 958, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 884 038 Freecall(03) 5430 3000 Office(03) 5443 4844 FAX1800 015 188 24 hour HotlineEmail:[email protected]

Family and ParentlinePostal:Locked Bag 2015, Boxhill VIC 3128Telephone:13 2289 Help line Mon-Fri 8am-12 pm weekend 10 am-10 pm13 6388 TTYInternet:www.parentline.vic.gov.au

Family Assistance Office (FAO)Location:Centrelink, ATO or Medicare offices, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:13 6150 8.00am -8.00pm Monday -FridayInternet:www.familyassist.gov.au

Family Relationships Advice LineTelephone:1800 050 321 Free Call - 8am-8pm Mon-Fri 10am-4pm - SaturdaysInternet:www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Family Tracing Service - Salvation Army Missing PersonsLocation:95 Railway Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130Telephone:(03) 8878 4795 Mon - Fri 9 - 4 pm

Grandparents Victoria IncLocation:14 Youlden Street, Kensington VIC 3031Telephone:(03) 9372 2422Email:[email protected]:www.grandparents.com.au

Maternal and Child Health Centre, Mount Alexander ShireLocation:15 Lyttleton St. Maternal and Child Health Centre, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1364 Mon-Fri 9 - 4.30Contacts:Castlemaine Maternal and Child Health Centre (03) 5472 1364 CastlemaineMaternal and Child Health Line 13 2229 24 hour service


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Mount Alexander Family Support Services (MAFS)Location:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000(03) 5472 3221 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Family Worker

Noah's Ark IncLocation:13 Maple Street, Golden Square VIC 3555Telephone:(03) 5434 4500(03) 5442 1079 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Loddon Mallee Regional Manager

Parents Without PartnersLocation:1 Feathertop Avenue, Lower Templestowe VIC 3107Telephone:(03) 9852 19451300 797 842 Country callers(03) 9852 1570 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.pwpvic.com

Scaffald (Supporting Children and Families For All Levels of Disabilities)Location:145 Crook Street, Strathdale VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 2219, Bendigo Delivery Centre VIC 3554Telephone:(03) 5442 7897 BHEmail:[email protected]:www.riact.org.au

St Luke's - Youth ServicesLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6266(03) 5440 1100 Bendigo

St Luke's Community ServicesLocation:Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Postal:PO Box 23, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6266 Castlemaine Office

VANISH (inc)Location:3rd Floor, 100 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 112, Carlton Sth VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9328 86111300 826 474Email:[email protected]:www.vanish.org.au

Maternal and Child HealthMaternal and Child Health Centre, Mount Alexander ShireLocation:15 Lyttleton St. Maternal and Child Health Centre, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1364 Mon-Fri 9 - 4.30Contacts:Castlemaine Maternal and Child Health Centre (03) 5472 1364 CastlemaineMaternal and Child Health Line 13 2229 24 hour service

Nursing MothersAustralian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) - Castlemaine and District GroupPostal:PO Box 4000, Glen Iris VIC 3146Telephone:1800 686 686 Breastfeeding helpline (24hour 7days a week )Internet:www.breastfeeding.asn.auContacts:Group Leader Castlemaine and District ABA Group - Santha Traill (03) 5470 6450Group Leader Castlemaine and District ABA Group - Anita Bryce (03) 5439 6376Community Educator Castlemaine and District ABA Group - Kathryn Hall (03) 5472 4198

Breastfeeding Support ServiceLocation:Bendigo Hospital, Maternity Services, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5454 7284 BH

Play GroupsCampbells Creek PlaygroupLocation:Venue - Campbells Creek Community Centre, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Sec. - Carli Springate 0439 034 361

Castlemaine Steiner School PlaygroupLocation:Cnr Rilens Road and Pyrenees Hwy, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 473, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6235

Elphinstone PlaygroupLocation:Cnr Olivers Lane and Sutton Grange Road, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:Rebecca Paine (03) 5423 2354

Harcourt and District PlaygroupLocation:Uniting Church Hall, Buckley Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 62, Harcourt VIC 3453

Music Playgroup with Norma LynchLocation:M.A.S.C. Town Hall, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842

Newstead Playgroup (NPG) Birth - 4 YearsLocation:Newstead Rural Transaction Centre, 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360 Mondays only

Occasional Child Care - Maldon Neighbourhood CentreLocation:Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Church and Edwards Streets, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2093Email:[email protected]

Playgroup VictoriaLocation:Head Office 346 Albert Street, Brunswick VIC 3056


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Telephone:1800 171 882 Will refer to local groups(03) 9380 6733 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.playgroup.org.au

Taradale PlaygroupLocation:Taradale Primary School, Lyell Street, Taradale VIC 3447Postal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Margaret Barry 0417 547 270

Pre-School CentresCastlemaine Child Care CentreLocation:15-17 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3665Email:[email protected]

Castlemaine KindergartenLocation:Berkeley Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 715, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1495(03) 5472 1595 FAXEmail:[email protected]

Castlemaine South KindergartenLocation:9 Etty Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 1241, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2432Email:[email protected]:President - Leonie Clifford

Castlemaine Steiner School and KindergartenLocation:Cnr Rilens Rd and Pyrenees Hwy, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 473, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6235(03) 5470 6237 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainesteinerschool.com.au

Child Care Access HotlineTelephone:1800 670 305 Free Call1800 639 327 TTY

Harcourt PreschoolLocation:28 Buckley Street, (Behind Uniting Church), Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2391Contacts:Director - Lisa Gray

Maldon Preschool CentreLocation:14/16 Camp Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 444, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2418Contacts:Director - Ruth Munneke [email protected]

Newstead Preschool Preschool Association Inc.Location:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 111, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2688 Phone(03) 5476 2541 FAX for enquiries Mondays and WednesdaysEmail:[email protected]

Ray Street Children's CentreLocation:54 Ray St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6080 Mon - Fri. 6.30am - 6.30pm

School Holiday ProgramOut of School HoursLocation:Wintersflat Primary School - 3 Roberts Avenue, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 512, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3359Email:[email protected]:cosc.impulse.net.au

FUNERALSBereavedBereavement Support Services (Castlemaine)Contacts:Pastoral Care Co-ordinator, Castlemaine Health (03) 5471 1542 Danni Moore [email protected]


CemeteriesBaringhup CemeteryLocation:Off Weirs Road, Baringhup VIC 3463Contacts:Alison Thomas (03) 5475 2862 Bakers Road, Baringhup VIC 3463

Castlemaine CemeteryLocation:Castlemaine General Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 1103, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Chewton Cemetery TrustLocation:Location - Sparks Road, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:President - Sally Morgan (03) 5472 1686 C/- Post Office, Chewton VIC 3451


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Elphinstone CemeteryLocation:Cemetery Road, Elphinstone VIC 3448Postal:16 Wright Street, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Cassandra Gunter (03) 5473 3363

Franklinford - Yandoit Cemetery TrustLocation:Cemetery Road, Franklinford VIC 3461Postal:12 Morrison Drive, Yandoit VIC 3461Contacts:Secretary - Don Morrison (03) 5476 4245

Fryerstown CemeteryLocation:Off Market Street, Fryerstown VIC 3451Contacts:Pat Cubeta (03) 5473 4373 (03) 5472 1284 BH Castlemaine St, Fryerstown VIC 3451

Guildford Cemetery TrustContacts:Mr Max Kay (03) 5473 4419 RSD Midland Highway, Yapeen VIC 3451

Harcourt CemeteryLocation:Calder Highway, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:C/- 27 Twyford Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Jan Hull (03) 5474 2420 (03) 5474 8288 AH

Joyces Creek CemeteryLocation:290 Rodborough Rd, Joyces Creek VIC 3363Postal:324 Rodborough Rd, Joyces Creek via Creswick VIC 3363Contacts:Lilian Skilbeck (03) 5476 2450

Maldon General CemeteryLocation:80 Nuggetty Road, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 125, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 25310408 599 173 On CallEmail:[email protected]

Memorial Stones - Trevor D Rhodes MemorialsLocation:496 Woodbrook Road (extension of Richards Road - North end), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5474 32400418 510 769 MobileEmail:[email protected]:Proprietor - Trevor D Rhodes

Muckleford Cemetery TrustLocation:Muckleford/Walmer Road, Muckleford VIC 3451Contacts:Ian McQueen (03) 5472 1462 418 Maldon Road, Muckleford VIC 3451

Newstead Cemetery TrustLocation:Cemetery Road, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2447

Sandon CemeteryLocation:801 Creswick Road, Sandon VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Maureen Heagney (03) 5476 2382 872 Creswick Road, Sandon VIC 3462

Sutton Grange CemeteryContacts:Secretary - Ivan Collison (03) 5474 8230 286 Carnochan Road, Sutton Grange VIC 3448

Taradale Cemetery TrustContacts:Olive Penno (03) 5423 2280 "Glen Ellen", Davy Street, Taradale VIC3447

Welshman's Reef CemeteryContacts:Di Reid (03) 5476 2274 for information Email: [email protected] Maldon/Newstead Road, Welshmans Reef VIC 3462

Civil CelebrantsCastlemaine and District Funeral Parlors - Thompson FamilyLocation:123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2202

Contacts:Funeral Directors - Thompson Family

Gayle L Ford (J.P.) (Civil Celebrant)Location:Kyneton VIC 3444Postal:PO Box 760, Kyneton VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5422 6814

Mount Alexander FuneralsLocation:12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5951 Castlemaine(03) 5447 0929 240 High Street, Kangaroo FlatEmail:[email protected]:Proprietors - Lyn and Brian Leidle

Sue Ingleton (Civil Celebrant)Postal:PO Box 266, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 22330404 098 920

Grief CounsellingCastlemaine District Community Health (CDCH) - Grief CounsellingLocation:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Email:[email protected]:Receptionist

Grief Counselling - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 enquiriesContacts:Social Worker (03) 5471 1564 [email protected] Care Co-ordinator (03) 5471 1542 [email protected]

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ClubsBendigo Native Plant GroupLocation:Venue - Senior Citizens Club Rooms, Old High Street, Golden Square VIC 3555Postal:PO Box 669, Bendigo VIC 3550Contacts:Secretary - Jan Waller (03) 5448 8082

Castlemaine and District Garden Club IncLocation:Venue: Wesley Hill Hall, Duke St, 4th Tuesday At 7.30pm, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 758, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Marion Cooke (03) 5473 4050 [email protected]

Garden Club - University of the Third Age (U3A)Location:Head Office : Uniting Church, Hall Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 792, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Convenor - Cath Polinelli (03) 5476 2402 PO Box 28, Newstead VIC 3462

Goldfields Bonsai SocietyContacts:Trevor Wheeler (03) 5476 2286 18 Campbell Street, Newstead VIC 3462

Goldfields Roses and Gardens Group Inc.Telephone:(03) 5470 5514

Maldon Garden, Floral Art and Craft ClubLocation:Folk Festival Office, 40-42 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 226, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Dimsey (03) 5475 2787

Newstead and District Garden Club Inc (NDGC)Location:Newstead Community Centre, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 28, Newstead VIC 3462

HorticultureHarcourt District Fruit Growers AssociationPostal:PO Box 125, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:President - Trevor Peeler (03) 5474 3043 Shop 0407 834 533 Mobile

Noxious Weed ControlEnvironment Officer, Mount Alexander ShireLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Enviroment OfficerEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.auContacts:Environment Officer (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Parks and GardensBuda Historic Home and Gardens IncLocation:42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1032 Phone/FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.budacastlemaine.org

Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens IncPostal:PO Box 490, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1108Email:[email protected]:www.festivalofgardens.orgContacts:President - Robyne Tresidder [email protected]

Tree ConservationSignificant Tree RegisterContacts:Mt Alexander Shire Parks Service (03) 5471 1700 Town Hall Reception

HEALTH SERVICESComplementary HealthAustralasian College of DermatologistsTelephone:1300 361 821 National OfficeInternet:www.dermcoll.asn.au

Australian Red Cross Blood Service (Bendigo Service)Location:Donormobile Caravan visits - Camp Reserve Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1495 Blood Service-Donor Enquiries and Appointments. Dates and times will be listed in the local press

Beyondblue (National Depression Initiative)Location:40 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Postal:PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West VIC 3122Telephone:(03) 9810 6100(03) 9810 6111 FAX1300 224 636 Info LineEmail:[email protected]:www.beyondblue.org.au

Breast Screen VictoriaLocation:31 Pelham St, Carlton South VIC 3053Telephone:13 2050 Appointments and information(03) 9650 1411 Administration (MELB)(03) 5441 6850 Bendigo Regional Breastscreen Centre 375 Barnard Street Bendigo(03) 5441 6852 FAXInternet:www.breastservices.Imha.com.au Bendigowww.breastscreen.org.auContacts:BreastScreen Victoria, Bendigo 375 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Breast Care Nurse Consultant (03) 5441 6850 BreastScreen Victoria 375 Barnard Street,Bendigo VIC 3550The Wig Library 375 Barnard Street, Bendigo Office BreastScreen Victoria, Bendigo VIC 3550


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Central Victorian Health Alliance (CVHA)Location:Workspace Australia, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 687, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 5333(03) 5472 5461 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cvha.com.au

HIV and Sexual Health Connect LineContacts:(CAN) Country Awareness Network (03) 5443 8355 Phone (03) 5443 8198 FAX [email protected] www.can.org.au PO Box 1149, Bendigo VIC 3552

SANE AustraliaTelephone:1800 187 263 HelplineInternet:www.sane.org

The Forge Yoga CentreLocation:341 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 663, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0439 398 488Email:[email protected]

Dental ServicesCommunity Dental ServicesLocation:Bendigo Health Care Group, Ann Caudle Campus, Lucan St, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5454 7994 BH(03) 5454 7995 FAXInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au/dental.shtml

DentacareLocation:Level 2, 227 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9654 63551800 810 217 Free Call

Dental ClinicsLocation:Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3437 J. R. Jefferies. 54a Hargreaves Street, Castlemaine(03) 5472 1377 D. Sims. 21 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine.

Dental Health Services VictoriaLocation:Dental Health Services Victoria, Corporate Office-720 Swanston St.,, Carlton VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9340 1000 Royal Dental Hospital1800 833 039 Free Call1300 360 054 Community dental Info serviceInternet:www.dhsv.org.au

Dental Prosthetist (Mr W T Davies)Location:92 Forest Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5331 1802 BH0408 508 624 Mobile(03) 5472 3111 Mondays after 1.00 pmContacts:Prosthetist W.T. Davies

Denture ClinicLocation:Castlemaine and District Community Health Centre, (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000

DietitianCommunity Health Centre (CHIRP) - DietitianLocation:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000

Dietitian - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1458 enquiriesContacts:Dietitian (03) 5471 1568 for appointment Email: [email protected]

Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel St, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries,(03) 5475 2029 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Director of Nursing - Jan Hutchinson

Disability AidsAnne Caudle Centre (Bendigo Health Care Group)Location:100-104 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5454 6000Internet:www.bendigohealth.org.au

Disability Access Volunteer Network (MASDAG)Contacts:Lorraine Le Plastrier (03) 5472 5216 PO Box 762, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Alternative HealthAllergy CentreLocation:593 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132Telephone:(03) 9874 4144Internet:www.allergycentre.com.au

Emergency Medical TreatmentAfter Hours Medical Service - Central HighlandsTelephone:1300 557 512 Cost of local call000 In an emergency

Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 Reception(03) 5471 1479 Admissions(03) 5471 1473 Acute Unit(03) 5471 1471 Midwifery(03) 5471 1483 Pathology - Gribbles Pathology(03) 5471 1495 Palliative Care(03) 5472 4546 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mtalexhosp.vic.gov.au

Organ Donor RegistryLocation:Level 2, 19-21 Argyle Place South, Carlton VIC 3053Telephone:1800 777 203 National register Free calll1300 133 050 Organ donation VictoriaInternet:www.donatelife.gov.au


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First AidAmbulance VictoriaTelephone:000 EMERGENCIES free call 24 hour service1800 301 130 TTY106 (emergency number for people with communication impairment)(03) 5338 5000 Administration(03) 5338 5211 FAX1800 248 859 First Aid KitsInternet:www.rav.vic.gov.au

First Aid and CPR TrainingLocation:Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000

Hearing ImpairedAustralian Hearing Bendigo OfficeLocation:62 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:13 1797 Connects to Nearest Hearing Centre(03) 5445 1400Internet:www.hearing.com.auContacts:Audiologist (Visits Castlemaine CHIRP - Fridays) 13 1797 For Appointment

Community Health Centre (CHIRP) Hearing Loss ManagementLocation:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000 Receptionist

Deaf Access VictoriaLocation:Commonwealth Carelink Centre, 48 Queen St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1300 650 175 Voice(03) 5454 6445 Voice1300 650 185 TTY(03) 5441 1279 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.deafaccessvic.com.au

Hearing Advisory Service: Better Hearing Australia (Vic) IncLocation:Head Office, 5 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181Telephone:(03) 9510 1577 provides failitators for groups(03) 9510 3499 T.T.Y.(03) 9510 6076 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.betterhearing.org.au

Hearing Services Voucher System - Office of Hearing ServicesTelephone:1800 500 726 client services, hotline1800 500 496 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au/hear

Hearing Services, Office of (Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth Govt)Location:Office of Hearing (Dept of Health and Ageing), Canberra ACT Postal:Mail Drop Point 113, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601Telephone:(03) 9665 80701800 555 013Email:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au/hear

Menieres AustraliaLocation:Suite 4/18-28 Skye Road, Frankston VIC 3199Telephone:(03) 9783 9233 Phone/TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.menieres.org.au

Telstra Disability ServicesTelephone:1800 068 424 Voice - General enquiries (including locations of TTY Public Phones)1800 808 981 TTY1800 814 777 FAXEmail:[email protected]

HospitalsBendigo Health Care GroupLocation:Bendigo Hospital Campus, Lucan Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5454 6000 Main hospital number & Patient Enquiries1300 363 788 Psychatric Emergency OnlyInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au

Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 Reception(03) 5471 1479 Admissions(03) 5471 1473 Acute Unit(03) 5471 1471 Midwifery(03) 5471 1483 Pathology - Gribbles Pathology(03) 5471 1495 Palliative Care(03) 5472 4546 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mtalexhosp.vic.gov.au

Community Support Co-Ordinator - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1565 EnquiriesContacts:Coordinator Email - [email protected]

Radiology Department (XRAY) - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1482 enquiries

St John of God Hospital BendigoLocation:Lily St (Cnr Chum Street), Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P.O Box 478, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5434 34341800 640 240 Information(03) 5434 3455 FAXEmail:[email protected]


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Internet:www.sjog.org.au/bendigo

ImmunisationImmunisation (School Entry Immunisation Certificate)Telephone:1300 882 008 For more information1800 653 809 Medicare Immunisation Register (children under 7 yearsInternet:www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation underFrequently Asked Questionswww.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Mount Alexander Shire - Children's Free Immunisation SessionsLocation:Castlemaine Maternal and Child Health Centre, 15 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1364 Maternal and Child Health Centre for appointments/information(03) 5471 1700 Mount Alexander Shire Offices

NursingCommunity Mental Health Services (Castlemaine)Location:Bendigo Health Care Group, Psychiatric Services Division, Cnr Condon and Crook Streets, Bendigo VIC 3551Postal:PO Box 78, Strathdale VIC 3550Telephone:1300 363 788 24 Hrs - for psychiatric emergency(03) 5440 6500 Community Mental Health Bendigo(03) 5472 4122 Castlemaine Psychiatric Service(03) 5421 2100 KynetonInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au/Rural-ACMHS.shtmlContacts:Castlemaine Psychiatric Service (03) 5472 4122 141 Cornish St, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 82, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Continence Service - Community Rehabilitation Castlemaine HealthLocation:Mt Alexander Hospital, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1568

District Nurses - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1695 FAX(03) 5471 1495 District Nursing Service Office0418 141 832 MobileContacts:Nurse Unit Manager (03) 5471 1694 Email: [email protected]

District Nursing - Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries

Nurse-on-call - Health Information PhonelineTelephone:1300 606 024 24 hours/7 days1300 366 356 Information Victoria for written informationInternet:www.health.vic.gov.au/nurseoncall For more information

Occupational TherapistOccupational Therapy - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1568 enquiriesContacts:Occupational Therapy Department Email: [email protected]

PhysiotherapyCommunity Health Centre (CHIRP) - Physiotherapy/Group ExerciseLocation:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:Tai Chi Groups for ArthritisStrength Training Groups

Continence Service - Community Rehabilitation Castlemaine HealthLocation:Mt Alexander Hospital, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:(03) 5471 1568

Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel St, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries,(03) 5475 2029 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Director of Nursing - Jan HutchinsonPhysiotherapy - by appointment

Physiotherapy - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1570 EnquiriesContacts:Physiotherapist (03) 5471 1568 For Appointment Email: [email protected]

PodiatryMaldon HospitalLocation:Chapel St, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries,(03) 5475 2029 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Director of Nursing - Jan HutchinsonPodiatry

Podiatrist - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1568 AppointmentsContacts:Podiatrist Email: [email protected]

RehabilitationBendigo CRS AustraliaLocation:5 Viewpoint, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5430 53501800 277 277

Community Rehabilitation Centre -Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1555 Enquiries(03) 5471 1568 For allied health appointmentsEmail:[email protected]:Manager (03) 5471 1574 Email: [email protected]

Rehabilitation - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1595 EnquiriesContacts:Rehabilitation Unit - Ward Connolly

Speech TherapySpeech Pathology Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1573 Enquiries

Support GroupsAbortion and Grief HelplineTelephone:1300 363 550Internet:www.abortion grief.asn.au

Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT)Telephone:1800 500 853 Aged and Community Care Information Line will connect to local agency1800 052 222 Commonwealth Carelink CentreInternet:www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

Alateen Family GroupTelephone:(03) 9642 3330 Will give details of local contactsInternet:www.alanon.alateen.org/australiaContacts:Alateen Contact - Michelle 0438 705 797

Alzheimers Australia VicLocation:98-104 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Postal:Locked Bag 3001, Hawthorn VIC 3122Telephone:(03) 9815 78001800 100 500 National Dementia Helpline(03) 9815 7801 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.alzheimers.org.au

Anti Cancer Council HelplineLocation:Anti Cancer Council of Victoria, 1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9635 500013 1120 Cancer Help LineEmail:Cancer Help Line [email protected]

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria)Location:263-265 Kooyong Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185Postal:PO Box 130, Caulfield South VIC 3162Telephone:(03) 8531 8000(03) 9530 0228 FAX1800 011 041 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.arthritisvic.org.au

Asthma Foundation of VictoriaLocation:491 - 495 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003Telephone:1800 645 130 Free Call(03) 9326 7088Email:[email protected]:www.asthma.org.au

Bendigo Community Health Service (Alcohol and Drug Services)Location:171 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat & 3 Seymoure St., Eaglehawk, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5430 0500 Kangaroo Flat1800 636 514 Needle Exchange: Tue-Sat. 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Bendigo Community Palliative Care ServicesLocation:10 Mercy Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3550

Telephone:(03) 5454 8930

Cancer Council of Victoria, TheLocation:1 Rathdowne St, Carlton South VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9635 5000 enquiries13 1120 FREECALL CANCER HELPLINE(03) 9635 5270 FAX13 7848 QUIT LINEEmail:[email protected]:www.cancervic.org.au

Carers VictoriaLocation:1/37 Albert Street, Footscray VIC 3011Postal:PO Box 2204, Footscray VIC 3011Telephone:1800 242 636 Free Call(03) 9396 9500Email:[email protected]:www.carersvic.com.au

Castlemaine and District HIV and Hep C Support Group (CADHS)Location:Resource Centre, Country Awareness Network, 34 Myers St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 1149, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5443 8355 For InformationEmail:[email protected]:www.can.org.au

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink CentresLocation:48 Queen St, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1800 052 222 Free Call1800 555 677 TTY callers dial this number then ask for 1800 052 2221800 059 059 Emergency Respite Support AHEmail:[email protected]:www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

Continence Foundation of Australia LtdLocation:293 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052Telephone:1800 330 066 Freecall National Continence HelplineInternet:www.continence.org.au


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Council On the Ageing Victoria (COTA Victoria)Location:Level 4 Block Arcade, 98 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9654 4443(03) 9654 4456 FAX1300 135 090 Seniors Information Line - Office at 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne1800 136 381 Freecall CountryEmail:[email protected]:www.cotavic.org.au

Country Awareness Network (Victoria) Inc (CAN)Location:34 Myers Street, Bendigo VIC 3552Postal:PO Box 1149, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:(03) 5443 8355(03) 5443 8198 FAX0418 836 006 MobileEmail:[email protected]:www.can.org.au


Epilepsy Action AustraliaPostal:GPO Box 9878, Melbourne VIC 3001Internet:www.epilepsy.org.au

Gamma Line Telephone Counselling ServiceLocation:The Franklin Centre, 1B Hamilton Street, Mont Albert VIC 3127Telephone:(03) 9899 0509Internet:www.vicnet.net.au/abma

GROW Victoria Mental HealthLocation:GROW Community Centre, 707 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162Telephone:(03) 9523 6877 FAX(03) 9528 29771800 558 268 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:grow.net.au

Contacts:Bendigo Group 1800 558 268 Free Call 8 Olinda Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Health and Ageing Commonwealth Department ofLocation:Level 7/8/9, 595 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:G P O Box 9848, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9665 8888 Aged Care Melbourne Office1800 020 103 General Enquiries1800 500 853 Aged care info line1800 500 726 Office of Hearing Services1800 550 552 Aged Care Complaints1800 700 600 Aged Care Advocacy LineInternet:www.agedrights.asn.au Aged care advocacy onlinewww.health.gov.au

Heart Support Australia (HSA) (Castlemaine Group)Location:Venue -West End Hall, View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 121, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5563 Castlemaine BranchContacts:President - Evan Walters

Menieres AustraliaLocation:Suite 4/18-28 Skye Road, Frankston VIC 3199Telephone:(03) 9783 9233 Phone/TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.menieres.org.au

Motor Neurone Disease Assn. of Vic. Inc.Location:265 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126Postal:P.O.Box 23, Canterbury VIC 3126Telephone:(03) 9830 2122(03) 9830 2228 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mnd.asn.au

National Stroke FoundationLocation:Level 7, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9670 10001300 194 1961800 787 653 Strokeline000 Emergency

Email:[email protected]:www.strokefoundation.com.au

Pregnancy and Post Abortion Support ServiceTelephone:(03) 5442 4644 Gianna Centre, Bendigo0417 392 255 Mobile1300 737 732

Pregnancy Support ServicesTelephone:1300 139 313Internet:www.pregnancysupport.com.au

Prenancy Support ServiceLocation:41 Park Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039Telephone:(03) 9370 39331800 134 863Internet:www.carolinechisholmsociety.com.au.

Rural Disability Access Project OfficerLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Offices, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Social Worker - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Social Worker (03) 5471 1564

Vision Australia - Seeing Eye Dog Mobility & OrientationLocation:17 Barrett Street, Kensington VIC 3031Telephone:(03) 9381 6400(03) 9381 6464 FAX1800 037 773 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.seda.org.au


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Visually ImpairedBlind Citizens Australia (BCA)Location:Ross House, Level 3, 247 - 251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 033 660 Free Call(03) 9654 1400(03) 9650 3200 FAX(03) 9639 1728 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.bca.org.au

rph Print Radio - Bendigo 88.7 FMLocation:Community Services, Vision Australia Centre, 92 - 100 Mc Ivor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 847 466 Bendigo office enquiriesEmail:www.visionaustralia.org.au

Vision Australia - Seeing Eye Dog Mobility & OrientationLocation:17 Barrett Street, Kensington VIC 3031Telephone:(03) 9381 6400(03) 9381 6464 FAX1800 037 773 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.seda.org.au

Vision Australia Foundation, Loddon MalleeLocation:92-100 McIvor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 847 466 Free Call(03) 9334 3260 TTYEmail:ruth.o'[email protected]

BirthBirthing Centre - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Mt Alexander Hospital, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1471 Maternity Ward(03) 5471 1555 Reception

Crisis Pregnancy CounsellingTelephone:1300 737 732Internet:www.pregnancycounselling.com. au

Midwifery - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1473 Enquiries(03) 5471 1471 Midwifery/ Antenatal classesContacts:Nurse Unit Manager (03) 5471 1462

Post and Ante Natal Depression Association Inc (PANDA)Location:810 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068Telephone:1300 726 306 Free Call(03) 9481 3377 Administration(03) 9482 6210 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.panda.org.au

Pregnancy and Post Abortion Support ServiceTelephone:(03) 5442 4644 Gianna Centre, Bendigo0417 392 255 Mobile1300 737 732

Pregnancy Support ServicesTelephone:1300 139 313Internet:www.pregnancysupport.com.au

Prenancy Support ServiceLocation:41 Park Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039Telephone:(03) 9370 39331800 134 863Internet:www.carolinechisholmsociety.com.au.

Community Health CentresBendigo Community Health Services Inc (BCHS)Location:Flat 13-25 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat (gen inquiries),Postal:P O Box 169, Eaglehawk VIC 3556Telephone:

(03) 5434 4300 Seymour street Eaglehawk(03) 5430 0500 Kangaroo Flat 13-25 Helm Street(03) 5441 9800 Health Promotions Unit, Central Bendigo (47 High Street(03) 5441 9800 'LINKS' Young Peoples, Health Service, Central Bendigo (47 High Street)1800 620 542 Victims Assistance Program - Freecall(03) 5434 4300 Family Planning & Emergency Contraception1800 244 323 Advisory Services Team1300 363 788 Youth Earlt Psychosis workerInternet:www.bchs.com.au

Bendigo Health Care GroupLocation:Bendigo Hospital Campus, Lucan Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 126, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5454 6000 Main hospital number & Patient Enquiries1300 363 788 Psychatric Emergency OnlyInternet:www.bendigohealth.org.au

Bendigo Regional Breastscreen CentreLocation:375 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 478, Bendigo VIC 3551Telephone:(03) 5441 6850 Bendigo Office & BreastScreen Buses bookings13 2050 Appointments(03) 5441 6852 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.breastservices.lmha.com.au

Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP)Location:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Eileen Brownless [email protected]

Medical ClinicsContacts:


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Mostyn Street Clinic (03) 5472 1255 (03) 5472 2056 FAX 11 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Lyttleton Street Medical Clinic (03) 5472 3233 64 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Botanical Gardens Health Clinic (03) 5472 1844 (03) 5470 6144 FAX 137 Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC3450General Practitioner - Dr Peter MacCallum (03) 5470 5151 11 Hall Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Maldon Medical Clinic (03) 5475 2366 Chapel Street North, Maldon VIC 3463

National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)Location:Community Health Centre (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000Contacts:Diabetes Nurse Educators

St John of God PathologyLocation:88 Forest Street (next door to RSPCA shop), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5091

LIBRARY SERVICESBooksCAE Book GroupsLocation:253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9652 0611 General Enquiries/Enrolments1800 601 111 Free Call(03) 9657 8155 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.cae.edu.au

Castlemaine Public LibraryLocation:212 Barker Street, (entrance - Mechanics Lane), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1458 Phone(03) 5472 4865 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.ncgrl.vic.gov.auContacts:Librarian - Allison Katona [email protected]

Goldfields Library CorporationLocation:Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5449 2700(03) 5441 2247 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

Maldon Athenaeum LibraryLocation:97 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 219, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:President - Joy Leneaux-Gale (03) 5475 1326 PO Box 149, Maldon VIC 3463Secretary - Liz Pollard (03) 5475 2370 151 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Newstead Community LibraryLocation:RTC (Rural Transaction Centre) Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360Contacts:Library Manager - Susan Redlande (03) 5476 6263Manager - RTC - Susan Nichol

Vision Australia - Blindness and Low Vision ServicesLocation:454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Vic 3144Telephone:(03) 9864 9222 Administration1300 847 466 Will connect to local centreEmail:[email protected]:www.visionaustralia.orgwww.visionaustralia.org/shop Equipment Solutions service

Internet AccessCastlemaine Public LibraryLocation:212 Barker Street, (entrance - Mechanics Lane), Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1458 Phone(03) 5472 4865 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.ncgrl.vic.gov.auContacts:Librarian - Allison Katona [email protected]

Goldfields Library CorporationLocation:Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5449 2700(03) 5441 2247 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au


Rural Transaction Centre (RTC)Location:Old Shire Offices, 45 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2360Email:[email protected]:www.newstead.vic.au

Toy LibraryToy Library Castlemaine and DistrictLocation:Venue :-, Maternal and Child Health Centre, 15 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 384, Castlemaine VIC 3450

LOCAL HISTORYGenealogyBirths Deaths and Marriages Registry. Victorian Communities, Dept ofLocation:595 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:P O Box 4332, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 369 367 Information and enquiriesInternet:www.bdm.vic.gov.au


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Historical SitesBeehive Gold MineInternet:www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Buda Historic Home and Gardens IncLocation:42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1032 Phone/FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.budacastlemaine.org

Faulder Watson HallLocation:206-208 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary Pioneers and Old Residents - Wilson Burton (03) 5472 3186 [email protected]

Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings SiteLocation:Site: Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Part of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park 13 1963 Parks Victoria Information www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre (03) 5471 1795 to book tours (03) 5471 1746 FAX Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Herons Reef Gold DiggingsLocation:Fryers Road, Fryerstown VIC 3451Contacts:Parks Victoria 13 1963 General Parks Victoria Information Centre 24 hour service www.parkvic.vic.gov.au Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Maldon Heritage Advisory CommitteeContacts:Refer to Mount Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Mount Alexander DiggingsPostal:PO Box 125, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:

President - Friends of Mt Alexander Diggings (FOMAD) - Doug McConville (03) 5470 6332Visitor Information Centre (03) 5471 1795 Market Building, Mostyn Street,Castlemaine VIC 3450

Mount Alexander Shire Heritage AdvisorLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 for appointmentsEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Historical SocietiesCastlemaine Historical Society IncLocation:Former Court House (1852), 7 Goldsmith Cres, Castlemaine, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 655, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6072 Operates Tuesdays 9.00 am - 3.00pm Otherwise Message BankEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainehistoricalsociety.comContacts:Executive Officer and Archivist/Liaison - Alleyne Hockley (03) 5472 1425 Archivist/Liaison (03) 5470 6072 Executive OfficerResearch Officer - Marjorie Theobald (03) 5472 3082President - Ray Pattle (03) 5473 4273Secretary - Warwick Anderson (03) 5470 6072

Chewton Domain Society Inc (People and Places Exhibition)Location:Town Hall, Pyrenees Hwy, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5470 6131 Town HallContacts:Secretary - Bettie Exon (03) 5472 3892 www.chewton.net PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451Membership Sec. - Edna Preece 150 Main Road (opposite Town Hall),Chewton VIC 3451 PO Box 85, Chewton VIC 3451President - Helen McGeachin (03) 5472 3990

Maldon Museum and Archive Association IncLocation:Shire Gardens, Cnr Fountain and High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 235, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 1633Internet:www.maldonmuseum.com.auContacts:Secretary - Elizabeth Allan (03) 5475 2618 Enquiries [email protected]

Malmsbury Historical SocietyPostal:PO Box 113, Malmsbury VIC 3446Email:[email protected]:home.vicnet.net.au/~malmhistContacts:President & Editor - Ian Thomas (03) 5423 9188 0417 036 194 Mobile [email protected] - Susan Walter (03) 5423 9383 Email: [email protected]

National Trust of Australia (Mount Alexander Branch)Postal:PO Box 957, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:President - David Cunningham [email protected] 39 Bull Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Secretary - Peter Brain [email protected]

Newstead and District Historical Society (NDHS)Location:Old Court House, Canrobert Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:C/O Post Office, Newstead VIC 3462Internet:home.vicnet.au/~newdhs/Contacts:Secretary - Dawn Angliss (03) 5476 2006Treasurer - Janet Trudgeon (03) 5476 2437President - Derek Reid (03) 5476 2274


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Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association (Established 1912)Contacts:Secretary - Peter Thompson (03) 5472 2202 Annual Reunion 2nd Saturday October 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Taradale Historical Group IncLocation:Mechanics Institute, Taradale VIC 3447Postal:Historical Group, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Shirley Miller (03) 5473 3315 3447 Calder Highway, Taradale VIC 3447

MuseumsCastlemaine Art Gallery and Historical MuseumLocation:14 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 248, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2292(03) 5470 6184 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainegallery.comContacts:Director - Peter Perry

Chewton Town HallLocation:Main Road, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5470 6131 Only when hall attended(03) 5472 2189 venue for meetings, bookings essentialEmail:[email protected]

Harcourt Valley Heritage and Tourist Centre IncLocation:ANA Hall, High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 56, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary (Tourism) - Joan Lienhop (03) 5474 2321President (Heritage) - George Milford (03) 5474 2426

PHILOSOPHIES AND RELIGIONSAlternative LifestylesCorinella Mark Lodge No. 18Location:Maldon Masonic Centre, High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 292, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Robert Brown (03) 5470 5752 PO Box 292, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Maldon Southern Cross Masonic LodgeLocation:Masonic Centre High Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5470 5395

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG)Location:George Clarke Building, 203 - 205 Barker Streert, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 1043, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 6978Email:[email protected]:www.masg.org.au

Churches (Christian)Aglow CastlemaineLocation:Venue- Campbells Creek Community Centre, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:President - Sandra Mitchell (03) 5472 5147 41 Carol Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Baptist Church CastlemaineLocation:20 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 569, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Rev Jack Blankley (03) 5472 1397 ManseBrett McArdle (03) 5473 4374

Baptist Church MaldonLocation:Cnr Templeton and Edwards Streets, Maldon VIC 3463Email:[email protected]

Contacts:Secretary - Gavin Alexander (03) 5475 2338 4 Warnoc Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Castlemaine Anglican Parish ChurchesPostal:PO Box 106, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1137 Castlemaine RectoryEmail:[email protected]:Rector - Ken Parker (03) 5472 1137Anglican Parish Office (03) 5472 1137 Open weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pmSt John's Anglican Church Archers Road, Chewton VIC 3451St Mary's Anglican Church. ElphinstoneChrist Church, Castlemaine 8 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Assembly of God (CAOG)Location:Venue - Campbells Creek Community Centre, Campbells Creek VIC Postal:PO Box 570, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:Pastor - Paul Jenkins (03) 5472 4660

Castlemaine Presbyterian ChurchLocation:11 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Lin MacDonald (03) 5472 1197 11 Merrifield Street, Castlemaine VIC3450Minister - Rev John Gething (03) 5472 1281

Catholic Churches,Mount Alexander ShireContacts:*Saint Mary's Catholic Church -Castlemaine -Rev Carlton De Silva (03) 5472 1900 76 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC3450 PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450*Saint Annes Catholic Church- Newstead - Rev Carlton De Silva (03) 5472 1900 (03) 5476 2210 Pat McBean PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450*Saint Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church - Sandon - Rev Carlton De Silva (03) 5472 1900 (03) 5476 2382 Maureen Heagney PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450*Saint Brigids - Maldon - Rev Carlton De Silva (03) 5472 1900 PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Church of Christ CastlemaineLocation:66 Blakely Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5381 OfficeEmail:[email protected]:Minister - Blair Davis (03) 5470 5965Assoc. Minister - Julie Davis (03) 5470 5965

Full Gospel Church CastlemaineLocation:Venue, Senior Citizens Hall, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Pastor - Roger Thurecht (03) 5474 2285

Greek Orthodox ChurchLocation:3 Marong Rd, Iron Bark Via, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 356, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5441 6800 Bendigo

Holy Trinity Anglican Church MaldonLocation:"Fiona Gay" Mainstreet, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 128, Maldon VIC 3463Email:[email protected]

Holy Trinity Anglican Church TaradaleContacts:Olive Penno (03) 5423 2280 "Glen Ellen", Davy Street, Taradale VIC3447

Jehovahs WitnessLocation:Kingdom Hall, Bendigo VIC 3550Contacts:Bendigo Central Congregation (03) 5443 4135Golden Square Congregation (03) 5443 1429

Liberty Christian Life CentreLocation:Venue - Campbells Creek Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Pastor - Paul Jenkins (03) 5472 4660 0409 333 965 Mobile Email: [email protected] PO Box 570, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Lutheran Church (Castlemaine)Location:Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church, Cnr Barker and Campbell Sts, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Pastor - Fraser Pearce (03) 5441 5021 Manse, 3 Walker Drive, Bendigo VIC3550

Maldon Anglican Parish ChurchesEmail:[email protected]:Fiona Gay (03) 5475 2221 For information re Parish Churches 7 Templeton Street, Maldon VIC 3463*Holy Trinity Church Maldon*Lanacoorie Anglican Church*All Saint Newstead Anglican Church Panmure Street,*Yandoit Anglican Church*Eastville Anglican Church


Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchLocation:Cnr Barker and Campbell Streets, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 330, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Marie Girvan (03) 5472 1884 7 Blakely Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Uniting Church - HarcourtLocation:Buckley Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Marie Twyford (03) 5474 2739 [email protected] P.O Box 1, Harcourt VIC 3453

Uniting Church - MaldonLocation:Fountain Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - Dawn Waller (03) 5475 1044 [email protected]

Uniting Church - Yandoit

Contacts:Don Morrison (03) 5476 4245 12 Morrison Drive, Yandoit VIC 3461

Uniting Church of Australia - Castlemaine ParishLocation:Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5702Email:[email protected]:[email protected]:Margaret Levecke 37 Gaffney Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Uniting Church Newstead - Karyn Maloney (03) 5476 2234Castlemaine and District Parish Office (03) 5472 1489

Civil CelebrantsCastlemaine Johanine CommunityLocation:Venue: Phone for Details Postal:PO Box 412, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Pastor - Kenneth Killeen (03) 5476 2022 [email protected]

Sue Ingleton (Civil Celebrant)Postal:PO Box 266, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 22330404 098 920

RECREATIONALFACILITIESCamping GroundsBushwalking VictoriaPostal:PO Box 1007, Templestowe VIC 3106Telephone:(03) 8846 4131(03) 9846 7473 FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.bushwalkingvictoria.org.au

Great Dividing Trail Association GDTA IncPostal:Great Dividing Trail Association, PO Box 429, Daylesford VIC 3460Internet:www.gdt.org.auContacts:President - Alison Lanigan (03) 5345 2958


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Parks Victoria (DSE)Postal:PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1963 24 hour service General Parks Vic Information CentreInternet:www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Conference Facilities and Halls for HireBarfold HallLocation:1909 Redesdale Road/Kyneton Road, Barfold VIC 3444Contacts:Booking Officer - Elaine Murphy (03) 5423 4156 89 Morgans Rd, Barfold VIC 3444

Baringhup Community CommitteeLocation:Baringhup Hall, Burke Street, Baringhup VIC 3463Contacts:Hall Hire - Jackie Brown (03) 5475 2547 415 Waterson Road, Baringhup Vic 3463

Barkers Creek Hall and Recreation Reserve CommitteePostal:17 Peelers Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Grant (03) 5474 2696 also for Hall Hire


Castlemaine Botanic Gardens HallLocation:Botanic Gardens, Downes Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 re bookings 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club (Soccer)Postal:PO Box 236, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4024Internet:www.castlemainesoccerclub.org

Castlemaine Presbyterian Church HallLocation:13 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Lin Mc Donald (03) 5472 1197 11 Merrifield Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

Castlemaine Senior Citizens Clubrooms HallLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Re BookingsContacts:Town Hall Reception (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Chewton Community Centre HallLocation:Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:C/- Chewton Post Office, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:Hall Booking Officer - Dorothy Pollard (03) 5472 3297 76a Gingell Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Chewton Town HallLocation:Main Road, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5470 6131 Only when hall attended(03) 5472 2189 venue for meetings, bookings essentialEmail:[email protected]:Secretary/Hall Bookings - Bettie Exon (03) 5472 3892


Elphinstone Recreation Hall (Administered By Elphinstone Community Facility)Location:Cnr Elphinstone and Sutton Grange Road, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:Elphinstone Community Facilities- Secretary - Maree PriestleyHall bookings - C/- Elphinstone Post Office (03) 5473 3200 bookings

Guildford Music HallLocation:Guildford Family Hotel, Midland Highway, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Hall Bookings - Guildford Family Hotel (03) 5473 4215

Guildford Public HallLocation:Cnr Fryers and Templeton Streets, Guildford VIC 3451Email:[email protected] HallContacts:Chair Person - Greg Edward (03) 5473 4331 0418 252 671 Mobile [email protected]

Harcourt ANA HallLocation:High Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 56, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Neil Chanter (03) 5474 2618

Harcourt Leisure CentreLocation:Binghams Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:PO Box 25, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - George Milford (03) 5474 2426Bookings - John Jenkin (03) 5474 2226

Harcourt North Community HallLocation:Cnr McIvor and Chaplins Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Postal:506 North Harcourt Road, North Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Treasurer - Janice Douglass (03) 5439 6438Bookings for Hall - Suzanne Pickering (03) 5474 2229


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Maldon Athenaeum Reserve Committee of ManagementPostal:P O Box 149, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 1326

Maldon Athenaeum Reserve HallLocation:Behind the Athenaeum Library, High Street.(Used regularly by Maldon RSL), Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:President - Joy Leneaux-Gale (03) 5475 1326 PO Box 149, Maldon VIC 3463

Maldon Community Centre HallLocation:2 Francis Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 131, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Margaret McKnight (03) 5475 2440Hall Bookings - Karen Smith 0439 436 664 Mobile

Maldon Masonic Lodge HallLocation:High Street (diagonally opposite Bowling Club), Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5470 5395

Mechanics Hall Fryerstown (Burke and Wills Hall)Location:Cnr Hall and Camp Streets, Fryerstown VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary - Pat Cubeta (03) 5473 4373 AH (03) 5472 1284 BH Castlemaine Street, Fryerstown VIC3451

Metcalfe Hall CommitteeContacts:Ginge Wait (03) 5423 2635 for bookings 30 Cascades Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448

Muckleford Community CentreLocation:Walmer Muckleford Road, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:418 Maldon Road, Muckleford VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary Committee of Management - Ros Morris 0400 542 447

Newstead Community Centre (NCC)Location:Lyons St, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 180, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Hall Booking - Newstead R.T.C. (03) 5476 2360

Ray Bradfield RoomLocation:Victory Park, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Town Hall - Reception (03) 5471 1700 [email protected] www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450


South Muckleford Community CentreLocation:117 Symes Rd., South Muckleford VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5472 2032

St Marys Catholic Church HallLocation:Cnr Lyttleton and Hargraves Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 151, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Lesley Gleeson (03) 5472 4120 bookings

Sutton Grange HallPostal:14 Broad Street (cnr Faraday/Bendigo Road), Sutton Grange VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Matt Townrow (03) 5474 8111

Taradale HallLocation:High Street, Taradale VIC 3447Postal:Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Moody (03) 5423 2421

Wesley Hill HallLocation:149 Duke St, Pyrenees Highway, Wesley Hill, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 12, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:Hall Hire Secretary - Lisa Sargeant (03) 5473 4465 Mobile

West End Hall and Recreation Reserve (West Castlemaine Progress Ass'n)Location:View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary/Treasurer - George Forster (03) 5472 1506 4 McEwan Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Parks and GardensBells Swamp Bridgewater RoadContacts:Parks Victoria (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4013 FAX www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Botanic GardensLocation:Cnr Walker Street & Downes Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Offices (03) 5471 1700 Enquiries and Bookings

Friends of Kalimna ParkPostal:PO Box 464, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Geoff Hannon (03) 5472 5343

Kaweka Park Wildflower Reserve/ Management CommitteeLocation:Hargraves Street, Castemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 212, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Rita Hills

Maldon Shire GardensLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Office, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Reception Castlemaine


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Contacts:Parks Superintendent

Mount Alexander Shire Council, Parks and Gardens DepartmentLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Bull St, Depot, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P.O.Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

ReservesBaringhup Sports OvalContacts:Dale Farnsworth (03) 5475 2302 BH Goulburn Murray Water, Cairn CurranVIC 3463

Barkers Creek Hall and Recreation Reserve CommitteePostal:17 Peelers Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Grant (03) 5474 2696 also for Hall Hire

Big Tree Park, GuildfordContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Office (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Bill Woodfull Recreation Reserve-MaldonPostal:PO Box 244, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Office (03) 5471 1700 Reception PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450President - Mandy Webb (03) 5475 1203

Cairn Curran Picnic Ground ReservePostal:Cairn Curran Reservoir, Via Maldon, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Dale Farnsworth (03) 5475 2302 Goulburn Murray Water, Cairn Curran Via, Maldon VIC 3463

Camp ReserveLocation:Forrest street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 898, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:www.campreserve,com.au

Contacts:Treasurer - Graham Fraser (03) 5470 5657President - Noel Flanagan (03) 5470 5532

Campbells Creek Recreation ReserveLocation:Fryers Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:President - Brad Cross (03) 5472 3912Treasurer - Kerry Williams (03) 5472 5100 0418 572 866 Mobile Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Secretary - Darren Cutlack 0401 779 841 Mobile

Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage ParkLocation:Castlemaine Office- Matheson St,, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P.O Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Internet:www.parkweb.vic.gov.auContacts:Parks Victoria www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Sunken OvalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Offices (03) 5471 1700 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Expedition Pass ReservoirPostal:PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Part of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park 13 1963 Parks Vic Information Centre www.parkweb.vic.gov.au PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Fryers Ridge Flora ReserveContacts:Parks Victoria (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4013 FAX www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Glenluce Mineral Springs ReserveContacts:Part of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park 13 1963 Parks Victoria Information Centre www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Graces Flat Reserve CommitteePostal:PO Box 30, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:Mark London (03) 5472 3745 AH 14 Mitchell Street, Chewton VIC 3451

Guildford Saddle Club and Recreation ReservePostal:127 Eagles Rd, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Margaret Tarr (03) 5474 3291 (03) 5444 7227 BH [email protected] - Jessica Darling (03) 5472 4647

Harcourt Recreation ReservePostal:PO Box 25, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Booking Officer - John Jenkin (03) 5474 2226 PO Box 25, Harcourt VIC 3453Secretary - Norman Jenkin (03) 5474 2753 (03) 5474 2682 FAX

John Powell Reserve, GuildfordLocation:Fryers Street, Guildford VIC 3451Contacts:Chairman of John Powell Committee of Management - Brian Adams (03) 5473 4084 Lot 4 Davis Street, Guildford VIC 3451

Maldon Racecourse Recreation ReserveLocation:Cnr Bendigo and Lewis Roads, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Amanda Long (03) 5475 1173 [email protected] 69 Lewis Road, Maldon VIC 3463

Maldon State BatteryContacts:See Maldon Historic Reserve (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4013 FAX www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Metcalfe Flora ReserveContacts:Parks Victoria - Castlemaine (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4013 FAX www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Matheson Rd, Castlemaine VIC 3450 Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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Metcalfe Recreation ReserveContacts:Representative - Jacinta Blaskett (03) 5423 2647 Phone/FAX

Mount Alexander Regional ParkContacts:Parks Victoria (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office - Matheson Rd (03) 5470 4013 FAX 13 1963 Parks Vic Information Line www.parkweb.vic.org.au

Mount TarrengowerContacts:See Maldon Historic Reserve (Parks Victoria) (03) 5470 4000 Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4013 FAX 13 1963 Parks Vic Info Line http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,

Muckleford Recreation ReserveLocation:Maldon Road, Muckleford VIC 3451Contacts:Secretary - John Murdoch (03) 5472 2727

Newstead Memorial ParkContacts:Department of Sustainability and Environment (03) 5470 4000 BH (03) 5470 4013 FAX 13 1963 Parks Vic Info Line Matheson Rd, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve (NRRRCM)Location:McNabb Road, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:P O Box 55, Newstead VIC 3462Email:[email protected]:President - Rob Sewell (03) 5476 2296 0408 129 152Vice-President - Vanessa Boyack (03) 5476 2270

Newstead Recreation ReserveLocation:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Don Culvenor (03) 5476 2335 11 Codrington Street, Newstead VIC 3462

Newstead Rotunda ParkLocation:Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462

Postal:PO Box 59, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary/Treasurer - Steve Walter (03) 5476 2662

North British MineContacts:See Maldon Historic Reserve (Parks Victoria) www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Oak Forest Park HarcourtContacts:Ballarat District Manager,Hancocks Plantation (03) 5339 0007

Parks Victoria (DSE)Postal:PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:13 1963 24 hour service General Parks Vic Information CentreInternet:www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Picnic Ground Reserve, BaringhupContacts:Cairn Curran Reservoir - Manager Dale Farnsworth (03) 5475 2302 Goulburn Murray Water, Cairn CurranVIC 3463

South German MineContacts:See Maldon Historic Reserve (Parks Victoria) www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

South Muckleford Recreation ReserveContacts:Department of Sustainabilty and Environment DSE 13 1963 Parks Vic Info Line Matheson Rd, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Sutton Grange Recreation ReservePostal:Jennings Hill Road, Sutton Grange VIC 3448Contacts:Matt Davis (03) 5474 8233 0409 029 412 Mobile Jennings Hill Road, Sutton Grange VIC3448

Taradale Mineral Springs CommitteePostal:Michael Pettigrew, C/- Taradale Post Office, Contacts:Michael Pettigrew (03) 5423 2282

Taradale Mineral Springs ParkContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 Town Hall for Information PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Taradale Recreation ReservePostal:94 Davy Street, C/- Taradale Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447Contacts:Max Robinson (03) 5423 2389 C/- Taradale Post Office, Taradale VIC3447

Union Hill LookoutContacts:See Maldon Historic Reserve (Parks Victoria) www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Parks Victoria Information Line 13 1963,PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Vaughan Mineral SpringsContacts:Part of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park 13 1963 Parks Victoria Information Line www.parkweb.vic.gov.au PO Box 101, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Victory Park CastlemaineContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Offices (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Wattle Flat ReservePostal:PO Box 759, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5890 BH - Stuart Jamieson

Wesley Hill Recreation ReserveLocation:Mc Grath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Treasurer/Secretary - Chris Cole (03) 5472 4238 AH (03) 5472 2277 WK PO Box 719, Castlemaine VIC 3450


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West End Hall and Recreation Reserve (West Castlemaine Progress Ass'n)Location:View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary/Treasurer - George Forster (03) 5472 1506 4 McEwan Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Western Oval CastlemaineContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Show GroundsCastlemaine and District Agricultural SocietyLocation:11 Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 65, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1548 Office (open last two weeks in October)0413 339 058 MobileEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemaineshow.com.auContacts:Debbie Hamilton 0413 339 058 Mobile (03) 5472 1548 BH

Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Society IncLocation:Venue - Racecourse Reserve, Lewis Road, Maldon VIC 3463Internet:www.maldonshow.orgContacts:President - Heather White (03) 5475 1115

Sports FacilitiesCastlemaine Outdoor Swimming PoolLocation:Lake Augusta Drive, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1873 outdoor/seasonalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Offices (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine War Memorial Sports StadiumLocation:McGrath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 68, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2739Contacts:Manager - Geraldine Delmenico (03) 5472 4996 0447 027 045 Mobile

Chewton Swimming PoolLocation:Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 113, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:0418 306 900 outdoor/seasonalEmail:[email protected]:www.chewtonpool.com

Harcourt Swimming PoolLocation:Bridge Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2484 outdoor/seasonalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Mount Alexander Shire Council, Recreation DepartmentLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700

Newstead and District Swimming Pool Inc.Location:6 Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2200 outdoor/seasonal

RECREATION AND SPORTSAnglingCastlemaine Angling ClubLocation:Venue: West End Hall, View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 575, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Charlie Polinelli (03) 5472 1187

Fishing licence InformationTelephone:136186.

Primary Industries, Department of (DPI)Location:1 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9658 4000 General Line13 6186 Customer Service Centre 8.00am - 8.00pm Mon-Fri1800 675 888 Disease Watch Hotline,livestock disease & farm animalwelfare(03) 9217 4246 Chief Veterinary Officer(03) 9210 9379 Chemical Info Service13 3474 Fisheries Offence Reporting Line (13 FISH)1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal diseaseEmail:[email protected]:www.dpi.vic.gov.au Information on diseases, nutrition and general management of animalsContacts:Castlemaine Office (03) 5470 4000 Sustainability and Environment Dept. (03) 5470 4013 FAX Matheson Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Bendigo Office (03) 5430 4444 (03) 5430 4487 Regional Animal Health Officer www.dpi.vic.gov.au Cnr Midland Highway and Taylor Street,Epsom VIC 3551Animal Health and Welfare North West Victoria. 1800 675 888 To report an emergency animal disease, contract

AthleticsMaldon Fire Brigade Running TeamLocation:Maldon Fire Brigade, PO Box 60, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Maldon Contact - Peter Thomson (03) 5472 2202

ArcheryChewton Bowmen IncLocation:Club House, 663 Pyrenees Hwy, (look for roadside sign "Chewton Archery Park", Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 281, Castlemaine VIC Internet:www.chewtonbowmen.com


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BadmintonBadminton Club Inc and Junior Badminton -CastlemaineLocation:Venue: Wesley Hill Stadium, McGrath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 399, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Graeme Jennings (03) 5470 5065 AH

BasketballCastlemaine Cannons Basketball Association IncLocation:Venue:, Castlemaine War Memorial Stadium, Mc Grath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 659, Castlemaine VIC Contacts:Secretary - Narelle Glennister (03) 5470 6023 0438 7023

BilliardsBilliards Club - CastlemaineLocation:Venue- Castlemaine Sports Stadium, McGrath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P. O. Box 68, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3990

Bowling Clubs (Indoor)Castlemaine and District Carpet Bowls AssociationLocation:Venue - St Mary's Hall, Cnr Lyttleton and Hargreaves St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary Carpet Bowls Association - Val Penrose (03) 5472 3505 (also Sec. Winter Season Apr - Oct) PO Box 23, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Elphinstone Carpet Bowls AssociationLocation:Venue: Elphinstone Hall Postal:C/- Post Office, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:Verley Druskat (03) 5473 3333

Harcourt Carpet Bowls Club (Winter)Location:Venue: Harcourt Leisure Centre, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Vice President - Kevin Earl (03) 5470 5020 20 Freeman Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

Bowling Clubs (Lawn)Campbells Creek Bowling Club - LadiesLocation:Venue: 137 Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 1934 Club RoomsEmail:[email protected]:Secretary - Gladys Hampson (03) 5472 3764

Campbells Creek Bowling Club - Men'sLocation:Venue: 137 Main Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 1934 Club RoomsContacts:Secretary - Eddy Farthing (03) 5472 1083 AH 51 Brown Sreet, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Bowling Club IncLocation:Berkeley Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 21, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1235 Club RoomsContacts:Treasurer - Jean Smith (03) 5472 4326 [email protected]

Maldon Bowling Club IncLocation:Club House, Cnr High and Parker Streets, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 73, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2200

Maldon Petanque ClubLocation:Penny School, Church Street, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5472 1506 Membership FormsContacts:Secretary - George Forster (03) 5472 1506

Newstead Bowling ClubPostal:PO Box 77, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2508 Newstead Bowling Club Rooms

Cricket ClubsBarkers Creek Cricket ClubPostal:PO Box 325, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Shane Renfree (03) 5472 1092 0416 859 342

Campbells Creek Colts Cricket ClubLocation:Campbells Creek Recreations Reserve, Contacts:Secretary - Leigh Walker 0400 870 167

Castlemaine and District Cricket Assn Inc (CDCA) Umpires AssociationContacts:Dick Mack (03) 5472 1159 [email protected] PO Box 44, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine and District Cricket Association IncPostal:PO Box 141, Castlemaine VIC Telephone:(03) 5472 1159Email:[email protected]:cdca.cricketvictoria.com.au

Castlemaine United Cricket ClubLocation:Venue: Camp Reserve, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Clint Aldridge 0409 796 093 PO Box 549, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Elphinstone Cricket ClubLocation:Venue: Oliver's Lane, Elphinstone VIC 3448Contacts:President - Bryan Keillor-Reed 0429 035 877 keillor-reed bryon [email protected] PO Box 381, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Guildford Cricket ClubPostal:C/- Post Office, Guildford VIC 3451


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Telephone:(03) 5472 2617Contacts:Secretary - Tenille Thomas

Harcourt Cricket ClubPostal:PO Box 58, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Lachlan Mika 0437 762 981 Mobile PO Box 58, Harcourt VIC 3453Wet Weather Contact (03) 5447 7558

Maldon Cricket ClubLocation:Venue: Bill Woodfull Reserve, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 203, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2648

Muckleford Cricket ClubPostal:PO Box 626, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Chris Edwards (03) 5470 5246President - Chris Cole 0418 142 977

Newstead Cricket ClubPostal:PO Box 5, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2771

North Castlemaine Cricket ClubLocation:Venue: Elsie Palmer Field, Wesley Hill VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 318, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Taradale Cricket ClubLocation:Potts Road, Taradale VIC 3447Postal:C/- Taradale Post Office,

Taradale Junior Cricket ClubLocation:Venue: Taradale Cricket Ground VIC Postal:C/O Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447

CroquetCroquet Club -CastlemaineLocation:Berkeley Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1235 Bowling ClubContacts:President - Ian Campbell (03) 5472 3048Secretary - Nigel Harland (03) 5474 8246

Maldon Croquet ClubPostal:PO Box 157, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Bill Moore (03) 5475 2224 100 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463President - Lillian Long (03) 5475 2281

Newstead Croquet Club IncLocation:5 Hillier St, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Valerie Lefel (03) 5470 6639

CyclingCycling Club - CastlemaineLocation:McGrath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 359, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Events Co-ordinator - Shirley Amy (03) 5423 2833 0418 899 066

Walks and Bicycling Advisory Committee - Mt AlexanderLocation:Mt Alexander Shire Council, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700Email:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

DartsCastlemaine DartsLocation:Venue: Red Hill Hotel, Pyrenees Hwy, Chewton VIC 3451Contacts:'Gadget' (03) 5472 2797 Phone for information -dates,times.venues

Football ClubsCampbells Creek Football/Netball ClubLocation:Venue: Fryers Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Postal:199 Main Rd, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 3438 Club Rooms

Campbells Creek Junior Football ClubContacts:President - Rob Douglass 0418 580 098 Mobile (03) 5470 6419 P O Box 94, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Castlemaine and District Junior Football LeaguePostal:PO Box 79, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Dale Burton 0437 064 492 MobileSecretary - Jim Moran 0418 377 930 Mobile

Castlemaine Football/Netball Club IncPostal:PO Box 450, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1440Email:[email protected]:www.castlemaine.com

Harcourt Football/Netball ClubPostal:PO Box 12, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:President - Scott Berry 0402 363 685 Mobile

Harcourt Junior Football ClubLocation:Harcourt Leisure Centre Binghams Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:President - Bruce Bickford (03) 5474 3010 0417 766 294

Maldon Football/Netball Club Inc (MNFC)Location:Venue: Bill Woodfull Reserve, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 223, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Barry Phillips (03) 5475 2132

Newstead Football/Netball ClubLocation:Venue: Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 103, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Lorraine Richardson (03) 5476 2538 0400 187 370 Mobile


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Newstead Junior Football ClubLocation:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Kylie Richardson (03) 5476 2029 0428 762 029 Mobile

Newstead Youth Club (Football/Netball)Location:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 103, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:President - Lorraine Richardson (03) 5476 2538 0400 187 370 Mobile

Wesley Hill Junior Football ClubLocation:Venue: Wesley Hill Oval, Wesley Hill VIC 3450Contacts:Des Heagney 0401 148 912

West End Rovers and Junior Football ClubLocation:Venue: Camp Reserve, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:13 Bull Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Jenny Penrose (03) 5472 5250

Winters Flat Junior Football ClubLocation:Venue: Stadium Football Ground, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Helen Butcher (03) 5470 6489

Golf ClubsCastlemaine Golf Club IncLocation:Castlemaine Golf Club Inc., Pyrenees Highway, Muckleford VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 147, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1682 Club HouseInternet:www.castlemainegolf.com

Maldon Golf Club IncLocation:Golf Links Road, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 50, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2005 Club House

Mount Alexander Golf Club IncLocation:Wimble St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 91, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 3969 Club House

Martial ArtsKarate Club Newstead and District Youth ClubLocation:Venue :Community Centre, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Trainers - Jennifer and Barry Lacey (03) 5476 2436

Kentokan KarateLocation:Wesley Hill Hall,149 Duke Street, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:0402 077 137 Mobile

Martial arts/KarateLocation:St Mary's Church Hall, Tuesday Nights, Contacts:Jason Gray (03) 5475 1111

Victorian Central Zen Do Kai / Karate / KickboxingTelephone:(03) 5447 0427Contacts:Julie Connell (03) 5447 0427 10 Goldhill Crt, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555

NetballCampbells Creek Football/Netball ClubLocation:Venue: Fryers Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Postal:199 Main Rd, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 3438 Club Rooms

Castlemaine and District Netball Assoc IncLocation:Venue :Wesley Hill Sports Complex, Postal:PO Box 362, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Castlemaine Football/Netball Club IncPostal:PO Box 450, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Telephone:(03) 5472 1440Email:[email protected]:www.castlemaine.com

Harcourt Football/Netball ClubPostal:PO Box 12, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:President - Scott Berry 0402 363 685 Mobile

Harcourt Lions Junior Netball ClubContacts:Secretary - Jackie Browne-Kerr (03) 5474 2446

Maldon Cubs Netball ClubPostal:PO Box 118, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:President - Karen Smith 0439 436 664

Maldon Football/Netball Club Inc (MNFC)Location:Venue: Bill Woodfull Reserve, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 223, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Barry Phillips (03) 5475 2132

Newstead Football/Netball ClubLocation:Venue: Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 103, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:Secretary - Lorraine Richardson (03) 5476 2538 0400 187 370 Mobile

Newstead Youth Club (Football/Netball)Location:Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Postal:PO Box 103, Newstead VIC 3462Contacts:President - Lorraine Richardson (03) 5476 2538 0400 187 370 Mobile

Norwood Hill Netball ClubLocation:Venue : Wesley Hill Netball Court, Postal:78 Duke Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:President - Kerran Plant (03) 5472 4663 0427 724 663 Mobile


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SailingCairn Curran Sailing ClubLocation:Venue: Club House, Cairn Curran Reservoir (Near Baringhup) Postal:PO Box 126, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Commodore - Michael Monk (03) 5475 1906

ShootingCastlemaine Gun ClubLocation:Club Rooms, Colles Road, Moonlight Flat, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:8 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Ellen Mitchell (03) 5470 6486

Castlemaine Pistol ClubLocation:186 Duke Street (Next to Castlemaine Auto Electrics), Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 761, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Regional Firearms OfficeLocation:Police Station, 221-227 High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5448 1300(03) 5448 1306 Firearms officer

Rifle Club - CastlemaineLocation:End of Tomkies Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 40, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Captain - Chris Jolme (03) 5474 2552

Walmer Gun ClubLocation:Club Rooms, Lewis Road, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:29 Church Street, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Ellen Mitchell (03) 5470 6486 8 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

SoccerCastlemaine Goldfields Football Club (Soccer)Postal:PO Box 236, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4024

Internet:www.castlemainesoccerclub.orgContacts:Contact for Information - Bill Burris (03) 5473 4384

SwimmingCastlemaine Amateur Swimming ClubPostal:PO Box 846, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]

Castlemaine Outdoor Swimming PoolLocation:Lake Augusta Drive, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1873 outdoor/seasonalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council Offices (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Chewton Swimming PoolLocation:Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 113, Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:0418 306 900 outdoor/seasonalEmail:[email protected]:www.chewtonpool.com

Harcourt Swimming PoolLocation:Bridge Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2484 outdoor/seasonalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450 PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Life Saving VictoriaLocation:200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne VIC 3207Telephone:(03) 9676 6900(03) 9598 3388 Emergency community centre (24/7)Internet:www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au

Maldon Swimming PoolLocation:Hospital Street (Behind Primary School), Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 307, Maldon VIC 3463

Telephone:(03) 5475 2074 outdoor/seasonalContacts:Mount Alexander Shire Council (03) 5471 1700

Newstead and District Swimming Pool Inc.Location:6 Panmure Street, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2200 outdoor/seasonal

Table TennisCastlemaine Table Tennis Assoc. IncLocation:Table Tennis Pavillion, Camp Reserve, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 445, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - John Dowler (03) 5472 3944

Tai ChiCastlemaine Community HouseLocation:Faulder Watson Hall, 206 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:P O 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4842Email:[email protected]:www.cch.org.au

Tennis ClubsCampbells Creek Tennis ClubContacts:Secretary - Peter Grant (03) 5472 2251 9 Bull Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Castlemaine and District Tennis Association IncContacts:President - Margaret Grant (03) 5474 2696 17 Peelers Road, Harcourt VIC 3453

Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club IncPostal:PO Box 94, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Joanne Rhone 0408 530 895


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Castlemaine Midweek Hardcourt Ladies TennisContacts:President - Marion Landy (03) 5472 2954 0438 722 954 Mobile Mount Street, Chewton VIC 3451

Harcourt North Tennis ClubLocation:Harcourt North VIC 3453Telephone:(03) 5474 2196Contacts:Secretary - Chris Lavender

Harcourt Tennis ClubLocation:Venue - Harcourt Recreation Reserve, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Secretary - Sharon Blake (03) 5474 2680 Peelers Road, Harcourt VIC 3453

Maldon Tennis ClubContacts:Secretary - Ann Fitzpatrick (03) 5475 1128

Metcalfe Tennis ClubLocation:Malmsbury Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448Postal:PO Box 38, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Jacinta Blaskett (03) 5423 2647

Sutton Grange Tennis ClubLocation:Faraday Road, Sutton Grange VIC 3448Postal:221 Neale Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Contacts:Secretary/Treasurer - Jan Hull (03) 5474 8288

Taradale Tennis ClubPostal:C/- Post Office, Taradale VIC 3447

West End Tennis ClubContacts:Secretary - Joy Lovelace (03) 5472 2600 122 Blakeley Road, Castlemaine VIC3450

Yandoit Tennis ClubContacts:Secretary - Ross Sartori (03) 5476 4255 0427 764 255 Mobile RMB 2410, Yandoit VIC 3461

Yapeen Tennis ClubContacts:Secretary - Steven Stuchbree (03) 5472 4993 Gainsborough Street, Castlemaine VIC3450

TrottingCampbells Creek Trotting ClubPostal:74 Fryers Road, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Vice President - Brad Cross (03) 5472 3912 45 Fryers Road, Chewton VIC 3451President - Kevin Ford (03) 5472 2804 2 Bald Hill Road, Campbells Creek VIC3451

YogaThe Forge Yoga CentreLocation:341 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 663, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0439 398 488Email:[email protected]

SUPPORT SERVICESCompanionshipCampbells Creek Senior Citizens ClubLocation:Campbells Creek Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Contact - Beryl Paull (03) 5472 1950


Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre IncLocation:Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2082 Senior Citizens CentreContacts:Secretary - Gordon Guest (03) 5472 2082 Club Rooms (03) 5472 1815 HOME

Castlemaine Social Network (CASONE)Telephone:(03) 5474 3206Email:[email protected]

Chewton Senior CitizensLocation:Chewton Community Centre -Pyrenees Highway, Chewton VIC 3451Postal:c/- Dot Pollard, 76A Gingell St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Dot Pollard (03) 5472 3297President - Joe Alford (03) 5470 5563

Creative Living Support Group (Thursday)Location:Venue: Senior Citizens Hall, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Roma Rowland (03) 5472 2383 45 Duke Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

FAB (Friends Alike of Bendigo)Location:34 Myers Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 1149, Bendigo VIC 3552Email:[email protected]:www.can.org.auContacts:Convenor - Adam Wright (03) 5439 6505 0418 836 006 [email protected]

Maldon Senior CitizensLocation:2 Francis Street, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 339, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Secretary - Norma Horrigan (03) 5475 2423 56 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463President - Margaret McKnight (03) 5475 2440

Metcalfe and District Senior Citizens IncLocation:Metcalfe Shire Hall, Metcalfe-Kyneton Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448Postal:PO Box 56, Metcalfe VIC 3448Contacts:Secretary - Dorothy Smith (03) 5423 2635 30 Cascades Road, Metcalfe VIC 3448


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Red Hill Hotel Social and Sporting ClubLocation:Main Road (Pyrenees Highway), Chewton VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2317 Red Hill Hotel


Solitaire GroupContacts:Bev Straw (03) 5472 2326 1 Ray Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Young at Heart Mount Alexander Day ClubLocation:RSL Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Administrative Secretary - Helen Douglas (03) 5472 5006

CounsellingAction Centre for Young PeopleLocation:Level 1, 92-94 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9660 4700 Action Centre(03) 9257 0100 Family Planning Vic1800 013 952 FreecallInternet:www.sexlife.net.au

Centre Against Sexual Assault Loddon Campaspe (CASALC)Postal:PO Box 764, Bendigo VIC 3552Telephone:1800 806 292 24hr crisis line incl. weekends and public holidays(03) 5441 0430(03) 5441 0429 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.casa.org.au

Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - General CounsellingLocation:13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000

Contacts:More Allied Health Services (MAHS) - Counselling (Needs GP Referral)Better Outcomes in Mental Health - Counselling (Needs GP Referral)

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Victoria (Gay Advisory Service)Location:6 Claremont Street, South Yarra VIC 3141Telephone:(03) 9827 85441800 184 527 Free Call (callers ouside Melbourne)

Men's Referral Service IncLocation:Abbotsford VIC 3067Postal:PO BOX 3022, Victoria Gardens, Richmond VIC 3121Telephone:(03) 9428 2899 Service Line 9 am-9pm w/days1800 065 973 Free Call country callers(03) 9428 3536 Administration(03) 9428 7513 FAXInternet:www.mrs.org.au

MenslinePostal:PO Box 33, North Melbourne VIC 3051Telephone:1300 789 978Email:[email protected]:www.menslineaus.org.auContacts:Men's Health and Wellbeing Clinic (03) 5434 4330 BH www.bchs.com.au Bendigo Community Health Seymour Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 PO Box 169, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

National Disability Abuse and Neglect HotlinePostal:Locked Bag 2705, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012Telephone:1800 880 052 Free Call1800 301 130 TTY1800 555 677 National Relay Service(02) 9318 1372 FAX13 1450 Tele Interpreter ServiceEmail:enquiries@disabilityhotline .orgInternet:www.disabilityhotline.org

Social Worker - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Social Worker (03) 5471 1564

Day CareCarer AllowanceTelephone:13 2717 Carer paymentsInternet:www.centrelink.gov.au

Castlemaine Mental Health Carers Support GroupLocation:Venue: Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, (1st Monday of Month 1pm), Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - Matt Jones (03) 5470 5403

Community Services - Mount Alexander Shire CouncilLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 BH 03 5471 1766(03) 5471 1726 FAX

Home ServicesCommunity Services - Mount Alexander Shire CouncilLocation:Mount Alexander Shire Council, Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 BH 03 5471 1766(03) 5471 1726 FAXContacts:Delivered Meals and Property Maintenance Co-ordinator

District Nurses - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1695 FAX(03) 5471 1495 District Nursing Service Office0418 141 832 Mobile

District Nursing - Maldon HospitalLocation:Chapel Street, Maldon VIC 3463


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Telephone:(03) 5475 2000 Enquiries

EARS (Emergency After-Hours Respite Service)Location:81 Cowper Street, Footscray VIC 3011Telephone:1800 727 280(03) 9687 7066 WIN MelbourneInternet:www.annecto.org.au

Mount Alexander Shire Council (Town Hall)Location:Shire Offices, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Reception/enquiries(03) 5471 1749 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Palliative Care Service - Castlemaine HealthLocation:Castlemaine Health, Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1495Contacts:Nurse Practioner - Cardiovascular (03) 5471 1694 Castlemaine Palliative Care Service

MediationAged Care Complaints Investigation SchemePostal:GPO Box 9848, In Your Capital City Telephone:1800 550 552 Business hours(03) 9665 8877 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.health.gov.au

Central Victorian Mediation ServicesLocation:341 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 663, Telephone:0439 398 488(03) 5470 5855Email:[email protected]

Credit Union Dispute Resolution CentrePostal:GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:1300 780 808Email:[email protected]:www.fos.org.au

Dispute (Mediation) Settlement Centre VictoriaLocation:Level 4/456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 4113, Melbourne VIC 3001Telephone:(03) 9603 8370 Dispute Settlement Officer1800 658 528 Free Call for Country callers(03) 9603 8355 FAX13 1450 Tele Interpreting ServiceEmail:[email protected]:www.justice.vic.gov.au/disputes

Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS)Location:128 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051Postal:PO Box 12720, Abeckett Street Vic 8006Telephone:1800 443 844 Free Call(03) 9329 1500 Harm Reduction VictoriaEmail:[email protected]

Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability Inc. (VALID)Location:235 Napier Street, Fitzroy South VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9416 4003(03) 9416 0850 FAX1800 655 570 Free CallEmail:[email protected]:www.valid.org.au

Mutual SupportAl-Anon Family GroupsLocation:Venue - Guide Hall cnr Kennedy and Forest Streets, (Meeting Wed 10:30), Castlemaine VIC 3450Internet:www.alanon.alateen.org/australiaContacts:

Headquarters (03) 9642 3330 www:al-anon-alateen.org/australia GPO Box 5458, Melbourne VIC 3000

Alcoholics Anonymous (Castlemaine)Location:Uniting Church Hall, 12 Lyttleton Street, Thursdays 8.00 pm, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 146, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:AA Victoria Central Office (03) 9429 1833 http://www.aavic.com.au 36 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121

Association of Relatives and Friends of Emotionally Or Mentally Ill (ARAFEMI)Postal:PO Box 121, Golden Square VIC 3555Telephone:(03) 5435 3167Internet:www.arafemi.org.auContacts:Head Office (03) 9810 9314 [email protected] www.arafemi.org.au 270 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)Location:Ross House, Level 3, 247 - 251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1800 033 660 Free Call(03) 9654 1400(03) 9650 3200 FAX(03) 9639 1728 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.bca.org.au

Castlemaine and District HIV and Hep C Support Group (CADHS)Location:Resource Centre, Country Awareness Network, 34 Myers St, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 1149, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5443 8355 For InformationEmail:[email protected]:www.can.org.au

Castlemaine Legacy Laurel ClubLocation:RSL Club Rooms, 32 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1208 RSL


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Diabetes Support and Information GroupLocation:Community Health Centre, (CHIRP), 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5479 1000 Meet Bi-Monthly At 6.30-8pmEmail:[email protected]

Disability Access Volunteer Network (MASDAG)Contacts:Lorraine Le Plastrier (03) 5472 5216 PO Box 762, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Parents Without PartnersLocation:1 Feathertop Avenue, Lower Templestowe VIC 3107Telephone:(03) 9852 19451300 797 842 Country callers(03) 9852 1570 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.pwpvic.com

Scaffald (Supporting Children and Families For All Levels of Disabilities)Location:145 Crook Street, Strathdale VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 2219, Bendigo Delivery Centre VIC 3554Telephone:(03) 5442 7897 BHEmail:[email protected]:www.riact.org.au

Support GroupsAbortion and Grief HelplineTelephone:1300 363 550Internet:www.abortion grief.asn.au

Adoption Information Service (FIND : Family Information Network Discovery)Location:Level 20/570 Burke st, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 769 926 Dept Human Services Adoption(03) 8608 5700 Services for former wards(03) 8605 5760 FAX

Internet:www.dhs.vic.gov.au / www.cyf.vic.gov.au/find/home

Alzheimers Australia VicLocation:98-104 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Postal:Locked Bag 3001, Hawthorn VIC 3122Telephone:(03) 9815 78001800 100 500 National Dementia Helpline(03) 9815 7801 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.alzheimers.org.au

Beyondblue (National Depression Initiative)Location:40 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Postal:PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West VIC 3122Telephone:(03) 9810 6100(03) 9810 6111 FAX1300 224 636 Info LineEmail:[email protected]:www.beyondblue.org.au


Castlemaine Mental Health Carers Support GroupLocation:Venue: Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, (1st Monday of Month 1pm), Castlemaine VIC 3450

Central Victorian Veterans Support Centre (CVVSC)Location:Platform 2 Bendigo Railway Station, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:PO Box 820 Bendigo Central, Bendigo VIC 3552

Telephone:(03) 5444 1871(03) 5444 1606(03) 5444 1632 FaxEmail:[email protected]

Christian Business Men AustraliaContacts:President - Terry Evans (03) 5472 2582 BH (03) 5472 4005 AH Email : [email protected] C/- 2.1.3 Hair Design 225 Barker St,Castlemaine VIC 3450


Down Syndrome Association of Victoria IncLocation:219 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065Telephone:(03) 9486 9600(03) 9486 9601 FAX1300 658 873 Free CallInternet:www.downsyndromevictoria.org.auContacts:Windarring - David Silvagni (03) 5472 1599 317 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Windarring - Di Nancarrow (03) 5422 7001 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444

Friends & Tutors of the South Sudanese of CastlemaineLocation:Community Network, c/- Plympton, 2 Gainsborough Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:Vic Say (03) 5472 1841

Friends of Lolotoe (Timor-Leste)Postal:PO Box 955, Kyneton VIC 3444Telephone:(03) 5423 4199Email:[email protected]

GROW Victoria Mental HealthLocation:GROW Community Centre, 707 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162Telephone:(03) 9523 6877 FAX(03) 9528 29771800 558 268 Free Call


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Email:[email protected]:grow.net.auContacts:Bendigo Group 1800 558 268 Free Call 8 Olinda Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Heart Support Australia (HSA) (Castlemaine Group)Location:Venue -West End Hall, View Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 121, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5470 5563 Castlemaine BranchContacts:President - Evan Walters

Indigenous Economic Development UnitLocation:121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 799 526 Koori Business Network (KBN)Internet:www.business.vic.gov.au KBN

Maine ConnectionLocation:Venue Is Lesterville Hall, William St,, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:0400 975 680

Motor Neurone Disease Assn. of Vic. Inc.Location:265 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126Postal:P.O.Box 23, Canterbury VIC 3126Telephone:(03) 9830 2122(03) 9830 2228 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.mnd.asn.au

Post and Ante Natal Depression Association Inc (PANDA)Location:810 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068Telephone:1300 726 306 Free Call(03) 9481 3377 Administration(03) 9482 6210 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.panda.org.au

Rural Australians for Refugees Castlemaine (RARC)Postal:5 George Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Ellen O'Gallagher (03) 5470 6867 Email: [email protected] - Chris Sartori (03) 5472 3930

SANE AustraliaTelephone:1800 187 263 HelplineInternet:www.sane.org

T.O.W.N. Club Castlemaine (Take Off Weight Naturally)Location:Campbells Creek Hall, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Telephone:(03) 5472 2179 Contact - Carol(03) 5472 3977 Contact - BarbaraInternet:www.townclubs.com.au

VANISH (inc)Location:3rd Floor, 100 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:PO Box 112, Carlton Sth VIC 3053Telephone:(03) 9328 86111300 826 474Email:[email protected]:www.vanish.org.au

Veterans' Affairs, Department of (DVA)Location:Victorian Administration, 300 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Postal:GPO Box 87A, Melbourne VIC Telephone:1800 555 254 Free Call13 3254 General enquiries - connects to local state office1300 551 918 (will connect to Ballarat or Bendigo Office)1300 550 450 Veterans Home Care1800 801 945 veterans home maintenance helpline & HomeFront falls prevention1800 011 046 VVCS Veteran line, 24 hour counsellingInternet:www.dva.gov.auwww.castlemainevietvets.com (Castlemaine District Vietnam Veterans Sub-branch)

Vietnam Veterans, Castlemaine Sub-branchLocation:36 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:1A Myring Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Contact - Allen Lane (03) 5472 3115

Vision Australia Foundation, Loddon MalleeLocation:92-100 McIvor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:1300 847 466 Free Call(03) 9334 3260 TTYEmail:ruth.o'[email protected]

Womens Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)Location:Ground Floor Queen Victoria Women's Centre, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:1300 134 130 for cost of local call(03) 9921 0870(03) 9921 0888 FAX13 3677 Interpreter Service, TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.wire.org.au

TRANSPORTAmbulances24 Hour Emergency Service 000

Ambulance VictoriaTelephone:000 EMERGENCIES free call 24 hour service1800 301 130 TTY106 (emergency number for people with communication impairment)(03) 5338 5000 Administration(03) 5338 5211 FAX1800 248 859 First Aid KitsInternet:www.rav.vic.gov.au

Charter ServicesBendigo Airport ServicesLocation:Pick-Up Point Castlemaine Taxi Rank, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:3 Abel Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Telephone:(03) 5444 3939 Phone for Bookings (essential)Email:[email protected]


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Internet:www.bendigoairportservice.com.auContacts:Rob and Di Sloan (03) 5439 4044

DriversDrink Driver License Course - Reapplication + AssessmentTelephone:1800 253 141Contacts:Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP) (03) 5479 1000 for application forms 13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Driver Assessment and Education Program 1800 253 141

Transport- Castlemaine HealthLocation:Cornish Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 50, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1522 enquiries

Vic Roads Service CastlemaineLocation:Town Hall, Lyttleton St., Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700 Licence photos, shooters photos, log books, learners tests (Appt. req.)

Motor VehiclesCastlemaine Historic Vehicle Club IncLocation:Venue: Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Postal:PO Box 43, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Secretary - K. White (03) 5472 3793President - Geoff Pollard (03) 5474 2839

RACV Emergency Road ServiceLocation:422 Little Collins St., Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9790 2190 Advisory Line: Legal and Technical Advice,Approved Repairers13 1111 Emergency Roadside Service(03) 5443 9622 RACV Shop 112 Mitchell Bendigo13 1955 Emergency Wheelchair Breakdown ServiceEmail:[email protected]

Internet:www.racv.com.au

Public TransportCastlemaine Bus LinesLocation:40 Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 1455 Incl.Timetable Info.(03) 5472 4403 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.castlemainebuslines.com.au

Countrylink-Rail/CoachReservationsTelephone:13 2232 Rail & Coach Reservations, Train Arrival/Depart Info(02) 8202 2000 Head Office (SYDNEY)Internet:www.countrylink.info

Getting Around ProjectLocation:Can be contacted through the Mount Alexander Shire office, Town Hall, Littleton Street, (Wednesdays & Thursdays), Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Transport Connections Co-ordinator - Sue Moses 0458 019 768 Mobile (03) 5471 1877 BH

Public Transport Ombudsman (PTO)Postal:PO Box 538, Collins Street West Vic 8007Telephone:(03) 8623 2111(03) 8623 2100 FAX1800 466 865 Free Call1800 809 623 TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.ptovic.com.au

Traveller's Aid Australia (The)Location:Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street , Melbourne VIC 3000, Head Office - City Village, Level 3,225 Bourke St Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000Telephone:(03) 9654 2600 Head Office(03) 9610 2030 Flinders Street Station(03) 9654 1926 FAX(03) 9670 2072 Southern Cross Station(03) 9654 7690 Disability Access Service (TADAS)

Email:[email protected] Head OfficeInternet:www.travellersaid.org

V/ LINE RAIL & COACHLocation:Castlemaine Railway Station, Kennedy Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 4205 Passenger Enquiries Timetables Info.13 6196 Information and Sales(03) 9670 2873 Travellers' AidInternet:www.vline.com.au

TaxisCastlemaine TaxisPostal:2 Bunker Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555Telephone:13 1008 Taxi Bookings(03) 5447 4477 AlternativeTaxi Bookings(03) 5447 3557 BH - administration(03) 5447 9321 FAX

YOUTHClubsCastlemaine Assembly of God (CAOG)Location:Venue - Campbells Creek Community Centre, Campbells Creek VIC Postal:PO Box 570, Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:Pastor - Paul Jenkins (03) 5472 4660

Castlemaine Blue Light Disco Committee IncLocation:C/- Castlemaine Police, 50 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 20990437 315 982 MobileContacts:Peter Lukaitis 0437 315 982 Mobile

Full Gospel Church CastlemaineLocation:Venue, Senior Citizens Hall, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Pastor - Roger Thurecht (03) 5474 2285


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Newstead and District Youth Club Inc.Postal:C/- Post Office, Newstead VIC 3462Telephone:(03) 5476 2407

Oasis Junior Youth Club - MaldonLocation:Baptist Church, Cnr Templeton and Edward Sts, Maldon VIC 3463Contacts:Gavin Alexander (03) 5475 2338 4 Warnoc Street, Maldon VIC 3463


Victorian Blue Light Youth CampLocation:Phoenix St, Maldon VIC 3463Postal:PO Box 127, Maldon VIC 3463Telephone:(03) 5475 2033(03) 5475 2117 FAXEmail:[email protected]:Executive Manager - Mr Michael and Janet Williamson

Girl GuidesCastlemaine GuidesLocation:Guide Hall, Cnr Kennedy and Forest Streets, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Leader - Julie Colley (03) 5473 3203 AH PO Box 16, Elphinstone VIC 3448

Harcourt Arrow GuidesLocation:Venue- Harcourt Uniting Church Hall, Buckley Street, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Marie Dwyer (03) 5473 2698 205 Eagles Road, Harcourt VIC 3453

Harcourt Mt Alexander Guides

Location:Venue - Harcourt Scout Hall, Eagles Road, Harcourt VIC 3453Contacts:Leader - Marie Dwyer (03) 5474 2698 205 Eagles Road, Harcourt VIC 3453

ScoutsCastlemaine Pioneer Scout GroupLocation:Scout Hall, Heather Drive, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 749, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Scouts AustraliaLocation:Victorian Branch HQ 152 Forster Rd, Mt Waverley VIC Telephone:(03) 8543 9800 BHEmail:[email protected]:www.vicscouts.asn.au

Support ProgramsAlateen Family GroupTelephone:(03) 9642 3330 Will give details of local contactsInternet:www.alanon.alateen.org/australiaContacts:Alateen Contact - Michelle 0438 705 797

Blue Light DiscoLocation:Castlemaine Police Station, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5472 2099


Department of Education(Goldfields+MacedonRanges Network Student Support Staff)Postal:PO Box 57, Castlemaine VIC 3450Contacts:Southern District Support Staff (03) 5479 1404 (03) 5479 1444 FAX

Green CorpsContacts:DEEWR 13 6268 Job Services Australia www.deewr.gov.auMt Alexander Shire - Castlemaine District Health Centre (03) 5471 1700

Kids Help Line Australia LtdLocation:Suite 9, Lang Business Centre, Black Street, Milton QLD 4064Postal:PO Box 2000, Milton QLD 4064Telephone:1800 551 800 freecall (24 hours) Counsellors(07) 3369 1588 Office(07) 3367 1266 FAXEmail:[email protected]:www.kidshelp.com.au

Liberty Christian Life CentreLocation:Venue - Campbells Creek Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek VIC 3451Contacts:Pastor - Paul Jenkins (03) 5472 4660 0409 333 965 Mobile Email: [email protected] PO Box 570, Castlemaine VIC 3450

Xtreme Inc.Location:Youth & Performing Arts (In the Castlemaine Community), Castlemaine VIC 3450Email:[email protected]:www.xtremeinc.com.au

Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) BendigoLocation:39 Garsed Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Postal:P.O Box 1058, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555Telephone:1800 014 446 Referral Line Free Call 24 Hrs(03) 5444 2969 Mon-Fri BH


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Email:www.ysas.org.au Head OfficeContacts:YSAS Head Office (03) 9415 8881 (03) 9415 8882 FAX www.ysas.org.au Level 1 - 13 Johnson Street, Fitzroy Vic3065

Youth WorkerMount Alexander Shire Yourth WorkerLocation:Halford Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450Postal:PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450Telephone:(03) 5471 1700Email:[email protected]


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AABC Television.................................................................... 10Abortion and Grief Helpline........................................... 44, 63ACCOMMODATION.............................................................. 1Action Centre for Young People.......................................... 61Administrative Appeals Tribunal (FEDERAL) (AAT)............ 22Adoption Information Service (FIND : Family Information Network Discovery)....................................................... 36, 63Adult Education................................................................... 25Advent Care Bendigo............................................................ 5Advocacy and Rights Centre - Bendigo............................ 1, 2After Hours Medical Service - Central Highlands.......... 27, 41After School Care................................................................ 36AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICES.................................... 2Aged Care - Information Line................................................ 3Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT).............................. 44Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme............... 21, 62Aged Persons Mental Health Service.................................... 4Aglow Castlemaine.............................................................. 49Aids and Appliances.............................................................. 3Al-Anon Family Groups................................................. 17, 62Alateen Family Group.................................................... 44, 66Albert Cox Wildlife Sanctuary.............................................. 35Alcohol and Drugs............................................................... 17Alcoholics Anonymous (Castlemaine)........................... 17, 62Allergy Centre...................................................................... 41Alternative Health................................................................ 41Alternative Lifestyles........................................................... 49Alzheimers Australia Vic............................................ 3, 44, 63Ambulance.......................................................................... 27Ambulance Victoria................................................. 27, 42, 64Ambulances........................................................................ 64Angling................................................................................ 55ANIMAL WELFARE............................................................... 6Animal Welfare Groups......................................................... 6ANIMALS............................................................................... 7Anne Caudle Centre (Bendigo Health Care Group)............ 41Anti Cancer Council Helpline............................................... 44ANTIQUES AND SECONDHAND GOODS........................... 7Archery................................................................................ 55Art Galleries......................................................................... 31Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria)............................................................................... 44ARTS AND CRAFTS............................................................. 8Assistance Centre, St Vincent De Paul......................... 15, 27Association of Relatives and Friends of Emotionally Or Mentally Ill (ARAFEMI)........................................................ 62Associations........................................................................ 12Asthma Foundation of Victoria............................................ 44Astronomy Nights - Michael Sweeney................................. 31Athletics............................................................................... 55Australasian College of Dermatologists.............................. 40Australia Day Committee (Victoria)..................................... 12Australia Post...................................................................... 11Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) - Castlemaine and District Group............................................................... 37Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Central Victoria 12Australian Communication Exchange Limited (ACE) - Nat'l Relay Service...................................................................... 12Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) 10,

12Australian Government Child Support Agency (CSA)......... 36Australian Hearing Bendigo Office...................................... 42Australian Human Rights Commission................................ 19Australian Red Cross Blood Service (Bendigo Service) 16, 40Australians for Native Title and Reconcilliation (Vic) Inc (ANTaR).............................................................................. 15

BBadminton........................................................................... 56Badminton Club Inc and Junior Badminton -Castlemaine... 56Baptist Church Castlemaine................................................ 49Baptist Church Maldon........................................................ 49Barfold Hall.......................................................................... 51Baringhup Cemetery........................................................... 38Baringhup Community Committee................................ 14, 51Baringhup Landcare Group................................................. 33Baringhup Primary School................................................... 26Baringhup Sports Oval........................................................ 53Baringhup Trail Riders Inc..................................................... 7Baringhup West Rural Fire Brigade.................................... 28Barkers Creek Cricket Club................................................. 56Barkers Creek Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee 51, 53Barkers Creek Landcare and Wildlife Group....................... 33Barking Owl Theatre.............................................................. 8Basketball............................................................................ 56Beehive Gold Mine.............................................................. 48Bells Swamp Bridgewater Road.......................................... 52Bendigo Airport Services..................................................... 64Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-Operative..................... 15Bendigo Community Health Service (Alcohol and Drug Services)....................................................................... 17, 44Bendigo Community Health Service -Counselling Svcs. - Women's Health Clinic.................................................. 18, 19Bendigo Community Health Services Inc (BCHS)............... 46Bendigo Community Palliative Care Services..................... 44Bendigo CRS Australia........................................................ 43Bendigo Health Care Group.......................................... 42, 46Bendigo Native Plant Group................................................ 40Bendigo Neighbourhood House.......................................... 13Bendigo Obedience Dog Club............................................... 7Bendigo Prospectors Club..................................................... 8Bendigo Psychiatric Campus (Part of Bendigo Health Care Group)................................................................................... 4Bendigo Regional Breastscreen Centre.............................. 46Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) - Castlemaine Campus......................................................................... 25, 27Bendigo Visitor Information........................................... 24, 31Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre (BENVOL)................. 16Bereaved............................................................................. 38Bereavement Support Services (Castlemaine)............. 19, 38Best Community Development : (Outreach Services)......... 30Beyondblue (National Depression Initiative)................. 40, 63Big Tree Park, Guildford...................................................... 53Bill Woodfull Recreation Reserve-Maldon........................... 53Billiards................................................................................ 56Billiards Club - Castlemaine................................................ 56Bingo (Campbells Creek Bowling Club).............................. 13Birth..................................................................................... 46Birthing Centre - Castlemaine Health.................................. 46Births Deaths and Marriages Registry. Victorian Communities, Dept of.......................................................... 47Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)....................................... 46, 62Blue Light Disco.............................................................. 8, 66Books.................................................................................. 47Botanic Gardens.................................................................. 52Bowling Clubs (Indoor)........................................................ 56Bowling Clubs (Lawn).......................................................... 56Breast Screen Victoria......................................................... 40Breastfeeding Support Service............................................ 37Brigade Avenue Units............................................................ 2Brigade Support Officer (CFA)............................................ 28Brotherhood of St Laurence................................................ 28

A-Z Index

Buda Historic Home and Gardens Inc........................... 40, 48Bushwalking Victoria........................................................... 50Businesses and Services.................................................... 21

CCAE Book Groups............................................................... 47Cairn Curran Picnic Ground Reserve.................................. 53Cairn Curran Sailing Club.................................................... 59Camp Reserve.................................................................... 53Campaspe Valley Landcare Group..................................... 33Campbells Creek Bowling Club - Ladies............................. 56Campbells Creek Bowling Club - Men's.............................. 56Campbells Creek Colts Cricket Club................................... 56Campbells Creek Community Centre (CCC)........... 13, 31, 51Campbells Creek Fire Brigade............................................ 28Campbells Creek Football/Netball Club........................ 57, 58Campbells Creek Junior Football Club................................ 57Campbells Creek Playgroup................................................ 37Campbells Creek Post Office........................................ 10, 11Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve................................ 53Campbells Creek Senior Citizens Club........................... 5, 60Campbells Creek Tennis Club............................................. 59Campbells Creek Trotting Club........................................... 60Campbells Creek/Guildford Primary Schools...................... 26Camping Grounds............................................................... 50Cancer Council of Victoria, The..................................... 25, 44Carer Allowance.................................................................. 61Carer Support and Respite Co-ordination Centres Loddon Mallee.................................................................................... 5Carer Support Services Loddon Mallee (CSS).......... 5, 63, 66Carers Victoria................................................................. 5, 44Castlemaine Amateur Swimming Club................................ 59Castlemaine Ambulance Auxiliary....................................... 15Castlemaine and District Accommodation and Resource Group (CADARG)........................................................ 1, 2, 27Castlemaine and District Adult Riders Club.......................... 7Castlemaine and District Agricultural Society................ 32, 55Castlemaine and District Carpet Bowls Association............ 56Castlemaine and District Cricket Assn Inc (CDCA) Umpires Association.......................................................................... 56Castlemaine and District Cricket Association Inc................ 56Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens Inc......... 31, 40Castlemaine and District Funeral Parlors - Thompson Family

39Castlemaine and District Garden Club Inc.......................... 40Castlemaine and District HIV and Hep C Support Group (CADHS)....................................................................... 44, 62Castlemaine and District Junior Football League................ 57Castlemaine and District Kennel Club................................... 7Castlemaine and District Netball Assoc Inc........................ 58Castlemaine and District Tennis Association Inc................ 59Castlemaine Anglican Parish Churches.............................. 49Castlemaine Angling Club................................................... 55Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum........... 31, 49Castlemaine Artists Market................................................. 24Castlemaine Assembly of God (CAOG)........................ 49, 65Castlemaine Blue Light Disco Committee Inc..................... 65Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Hall..................................... 51Castlemaine Bowling Club Inc............................................. 56Castlemaine Bus Lines....................................................... 65Castlemaine Camera Club Inc.............................................. 9Castlemaine Cannons Basketball Association Inc.............. 56Castlemaine Cemetery........................................................ 38Castlemaine Child Care Centre........................................... 38Castlemaine Community House.......................... 9, 13, 25, 59Castlemaine Copy Centre............................................. 10, 30Castlemaine Creative Artists............................................. 8, 9

Castlemaine Darts............................................................... 57Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.................... 53Castlemaine District Community Health (CDCH) - Grief Counselling......................................................................... 39Castlemaine District Community Health Centre (CHIRP).... 46Castlemaine District Radio Inc (WMAFM)........................... 12Castlemaine District Sub-branch Vietnam Veteran's Assoc.

12, 15Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club Inc (CFNC).................. 13Castlemaine Fire Brigade.................................................... 28Castlemaine Football/Netball Club Inc.......................... 57, 58Castlemaine Friends of St Luke's........................................ 15Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club (Soccer)............. 51, 59Castlemaine Golf Club Inc................................................... 58Castlemaine Guides............................................................ 66Castlemaine Gun Club........................................................ 59Castlemaine Health....................................................... 41, 42Castlemaine Health (Adult Day Service)................. 15, 17, 60Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band Inc (CHPB)...................... 9Castlemaine Historic Vehicle Club Inc................................ 65Castlemaine Historical Society Inc...................................... 48Castlemaine Johanine Community...................................... 50Castlemaine Kindergarten................................................... 38Castlemaine Landcare Group............................................. 33Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club Inc..................................... 59Castlemaine Legacy Laurel Club.................................. 13, 62Castlemaine Mental Health Carers Support Group... 4, 61, 63Castlemaine Midweek Hardcourt Ladies Tennis................. 60Castlemaine Model Railroaders Inc...................................... 8Castlemaine North Primary School..................................... 26Castlemaine Outdoor Swimming Pool........................... 55, 59Castlemaine Pioneer Scout Group...................................... 66Castlemaine Pistol Club...................................................... 59Castlemaine Police Station....................................... 1, 27, 29Castlemaine Pony Club......................................................... 7Castlemaine Post Office................................................ 10, 11Castlemaine Presbyterian Church....................................... 49Castlemaine Presbyterian Church Hall......................... 31, 51Castlemaine Public Library.................................................. 47Castlemaine Resource Recovery and Landfill.................... 35Castlemaine Secondary College......................................... 27Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre Inc.......................... 5, 60Castlemaine Senior Citizens Clubrooms Hall................ 31, 51Castlemaine Singers (Women's Group)................................ 9Castlemaine Social Network (CASONE)............................. 60Castlemaine South Kindergarten........................................ 38Castlemaine South Primary School..................................... 26Castlemaine State Festival (CSF)....................................... 31Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten............. 26, 38Castlemaine Steiner School Playgroup............................... 37Castlemaine Sunken Oval................................................... 53Castlemaine Table Tennis Assoc. Inc................................. 59Castlemaine Taxis............................................................... 65Castlemaine Theatre Company Inc....................................... 8Castlemaine United Cricket Club........................................ 56Castlemaine Victoria State Emergency Service (SES). 27, 29Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre and Accomodation Booking Service.................................................. 1, 17, 24, 31Castlemaine War Memorial Sports Stadium....................... 55Castlemaine Winters Flat Primary School........................... 26Catholic Churches,Mount Alexander Shire.......................... 49Cemeteries.......................................................................... 38Centacare...................................................................... 20, 36Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre (Maryborough) 1,

24Central Highlands Pleasure Harness Club............................ 7Central Victoria Farmers Market (Castlemaine).................. 24Central Victorian Health Alliance (CVHA)........................... 41Central Victorian MacIntosh Users...................................... 10

A-Z Index

Central Victorian Mediation Services............................ 21, 62Central Victorian Veterans Support Centre (CVVSC)......... 63Central Victorian Womens Choir (Performing as Women of Note)...................................................................................... 9Centre Against Sexual Assault Loddon Campaspe (CASALC)

18, 61Centrelink............................................................................ 19CFA - Bendigo..................................................................... 28Charter Services.................................................................. 64Chewton Bowmen Inc......................................................... 55Chewton Cemetery Trust..................................................... 38Chewton Chat...................................................................... 10Chewton Community Centre Hall.................................. 14, 51Chewton Domain Society Inc (People and Places Exhibition)

12, 32, 48Chewton Fire Brigade.......................................................... 28Chewton Landcare Group................................................... 33Chewton Post Office............................................................ 11Chewton Primary School..................................................... 26Chewton Senior Citizens................................................. 5, 60Chewton Swimming Pool.............................................. 55, 59Chewton Town Hall....................................................... 49, 51Child Care Access Hotline................................................... 38Child Protection Services - Human Services Department Of 18Child Support Legal Service.......................................... 19, 36Christian Business Men Australia.................................. 21, 63Church of Christ Castlemaine............................................. 50Churches (Christian)........................................................... 49Cinemas.............................................................................. 31Civil Celebrants............................................................. 39, 50Clerk of Courts.................................................................... 19Clubs....................................................................... 13, 40, 65Clydesdale Foal and Goat Show........................................... 7Co-operatives...................................................................... 15Common Equity Rental Housing Co-Operatives (CERC) Forest Creek.................................................................... 2, 15Commonwealth Ombudsman.............................................. 22Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres........... 1, 6, 44COMMUNICATIONS........................................................... 10Community Centres............................................................. 13Community Dental Services................................................ 41Community Development.................................................... 14Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Alcohol and Drug Counselling......................................................................... 17Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Dietitian.................... 41Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - General Counselling. 61Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Health Education...... 26Community Health Centre (CHIRP) - Physiotherapy/Group Exercise............................................................................... 43Community Health Centre (CHIRP) Hearing Loss Management....................................................................... 42Community Health Centres................................................. 46Community Information Victoria Inc (CIVic)........................ 15Community Mental Health Services (Castlemaine)......... 4, 43COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS........................................ 12Community Rehabilitation Centre - Castlemaine Health. 5, 43Community Service Groups................................................ 15Community Services - Mount Alexander Shire Council 4, 6, 61Community Support Co-Ordinator - Castlemaine Health.... 42Companion Card Victoria.................................................... 22Companionship................................................................... 60Compassionate Friends Victoria Inc....................... 19, 36, 38Complementary Health........................................................ 40Computers........................................................................... 10Conference Facilities and Halls for Hire.............................. 51Consumer Affairs Vic - Bendigo Office.......................... 21, 22Consumer Affairs VIC - Loddon/Mallee..................... 2, 21, 22Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)......................................... 22Consumer Protection........................................................... 22

Continence Foundation of Australia Ltd.............................. 44Continence Service - Community Rehabilitation Castlemaine Health.............................................................................. 3, 43Continuing Education Bendigo Inc...................................... 25Continuing Education Inc - Castlemaine and District 10, 25, 51Corinella Mark Lodge No. 18............................................... 49Correctional Services - Prisons........................................... 29Council For Adult Education (CAE)..................................... 25Council On the Ageing Victoria (COTA Victoria)................. 45Counselling......................................................................... 61COUNSELLING SERVICES................................................ 17Country Awareness Network (Victoria) Inc (CAN)............... 45Country Fire Authority......................................................... 28Country Women's Association (CWA) Sutton Grange/Metcalfe Branch..................................................... 12Country Womens Association (CWA) - Castlemaine Branch12Country Womens Association (CWA) Central Victoria Group

12Country Womens Association (CWA) Harcourt Branch...... 12Country Womens Association (CWA) Newstead Branch.... 13Countrylink-Rail/Coach Reservations.................................. 65Court Network - Information, Support and Referral Service 17,

20Crawford Close...................................................................... 2Creative Living Support Group (Thursday)...................... 8, 60Credit Union Dispute Resolution Centre............................. 62Cricket Clubs....................................................................... 56Crime Stoppers................................................................... 29Crime Victims...................................................................... 18Crisis Counselling............................................................... 18Crisis Pregnancy Counselling............................................. 46Croquet................................................................................ 57Croquet Club -Castlemaine................................................. 57Cyber Safety Hotline........................................................... 10Cycling................................................................................. 57Cycling Club - Castlemaine................................................. 57

DDancing................................................................................. 8Darts.................................................................................... 57Day Care............................................................................. 61Deaf Access Victoria........................................................... 42Dentacare............................................................................ 41Dental Clinics...................................................................... 41Dental Health Services Victoria........................................... 41Dental Practice Board of Victoria........................................ 23Dental Prosthetist (Mr W T Davies)..................................... 41Dental Services................................................................... 41Denture Clinic...................................................................... 41Department of Education(Goldfields+Macedon Ranges Network Student Support Staff)........................................... 66Department of Sustainability and Enviroment (DSE).... 33, 35Diabetes Support and Information Group............................ 63Dial 1100 Before You Dig.................................................... 29Dietitian............................................................................... 41Dietitian - Castlemaine Health............................................. 41Dingo Conservation Centre................................................... 7Dingos................................................................................... 7Direct Line (Alcohol and Drug Counselling and Referral Line)

17Disability Access Volunteer Network (MASDAG)...... 4, 41, 63Disability Aids...................................................................... 41Disability Services Loddon Mallee Region (DHS)............. 3, 4Disability Support Service, St Luke's Anglicare......... 4, 45, 63Disabled.............................................................................. 30Dispute (Mediation) Settlement Centre Victoria............ 21, 62

A-Z Index

District Nurses - Castlemaine Health........................ 4, 43, 61District Nursing - Maldon Hospital............................. 4, 43, 61District Walking Tracks........................................................ 24Dog and Cat Registration...................................................... 7Dog and Cat Registration Maldon area................................. 7Dogs...................................................................................... 7Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)..... 18Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc.................... 3, 63Drama.................................................................................... 8Drawing................................................................................. 8Drink Driver License Course - Reapplication + Assessment 65Drivers................................................................................. 65

EEarly Childhood Intervention Program, Mt Alexander and Central Goldfields............................................................ 4, 36EARS (Emergency After-Hours Respite Service)............ 6, 62ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT............................................. 21EDUCATION....................................................................... 25Effective Writing Course & Manuscript Assessment........... 25Elderly Persons Housing Castlemaine (Human Services Dept Of, Housing Service)............................................................. 2Elders Rights Advocacy, Victoria........................................ 21Elfa Info-Community Newsletter Elphinstone and Faraday. 10Elliot Midland Newspapers (Midland Express/Castlemaine Mail)..................................................................................... 11Elphinstone Carpet Bowls Association................................ 56Elphinstone Cemetery......................................................... 39Elphinstone Community Association................................... 13Elphinstone Cricket Club..................................................... 56Elphinstone Fire Brigade..................................................... 28Elphinstone Land Management Association (ELMA).......... 33Elphinstone Playgroup........................................................ 37Elphinstone Post Office................................................. 10, 11Elphinstone Primary School No. 220................................... 26Elphinstone Recreation Hall (Administered By Elphinstone Community Facility)............................................................. 51Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Castlemaine Branch)............... 8Embroidery............................................................................ 8Emergency Accommodation................................................. 1Emergency Accommodation and Support Enterprise (EASE)

1, 18, 36EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SERVICES....................... 27Emergency Housing............................................................ 27Emergency Medical Treatment........................................... 41Emergency Services........................................................... 27EMPLOYMENT.................................................................... 30Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria).......................... 23ENTERTAINMENT VENUES.............................................. 31ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION............................ 33Environment Officer, Mount Alexander Shire................ 33, 40Epilepsy Action Australia..................................................... 45Equipment Hire - Castlemaine Health................................... 3Estate Agents Resolution Service (EARS).......................... 23Exhibition Facilities.............................................................. 31Expedition Pass Reservoir.................................................. 53

FFAB (Friends Alike of Bendigo)........................................... 60Fair Work Australia.................................................. 21, 23, 30Fair Work Info Line, Australian Government....................... 21FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES.............................. 36Family and Parentline.......................................................... 36Family Assistance Office (FAO).......................................... 36

Family Court of Australia............................................... 20, 21Family Relationships Advice Line........................................ 36Family Relief/Respite Service - Castlemaine Health............. 6Family Support Services..................................................... 36Family Tracing Service - Salvation Army Missing Persons. 36Faulder Watson Hall............................................................ 48Fax Transmissions.............................................................. 10Federal Magistrates Court................................................... 20Festivals and Events........................................................... 31Film....................................................................................... 8Films At Fryerstown............................................................... 8Financial Counselling.......................................................... 19Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)................................. 23Fire Brigades....................................................................... 28Firewood Collection Rules................................................... 33First Aid......................................................................... 29, 42First Aid and CPR Training............................................ 26, 42Fishing licence Information................................................. 55Foodbank Australia............................................................. 15Football Clubs..................................................................... 57Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings Site...................... 24, 48Foster Care......................................................................... 36Foster Care Recruitment..................................................... 36Franklinford - Yandoit Cemetery Trust................................ 39Friends & Tutors of the South Sudanese of Castlemaine... 63Friends of Box and Ironbark Forests (FOBIF)............... 33, 35Friends of Campbells Creek................................................ 33Friends of Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Inc................... 15Friends of Castlemaine State Festival........................... 15, 32Friends of Chirp................................................................... 15Friends of Kalimna Park................................................ 33, 52Friends of Lolotoe (Timor-Leste)................................... 14, 63Friends of Save the Children............................................... 16Friends of the ABC.............................................................. 11Friends of the Miners' Cottages........................................... 13Friends of the Mount Alexander Diggings (FOMAD)........... 13Friends of Vaughan Springs................................................ 33Fryers Ridge Flora Reserve................................................ 53Fryerstown Antique Fair...................................................... 32Fryerstown Cemetery.......................................................... 39Fryerstown Fire Brigade...................................................... 28Full Gospel Church Castlemaine................................... 50, 65FUNERALS......................................................................... 38

GGamblers Help (Counselling Service)................................. 19Gambling............................................................................. 19Gamma Line Telephone Counselling Service..................... 45Garden Club - University of the Third Age (U3A)................ 40GARDENING....................................................................... 39Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Victoria (Gay Advisory Service)

61Gayle L Ford (J.P.) (Civil Celebrant)................................... 39Genealogy........................................................................... 47Getting Around Project.................................................. 14, 65Gingell Street Units............................................................... 2Girl Guides.......................................................................... 66Glenluce Mineral Springs Reserve...................................... 53Gold Country Bootscooters/Line Dancers............................. 8Golden Point Landcare Group............................................. 33Goldfields Bonsai Society.................................................... 40Goldfields Library Corporation............................................. 47Goldfields Quilters Inc........................................................... 9Goldfields Roses and Gardens Group Inc........................... 40Golf Clubs............................................................................ 58Good Shepherd Buying Service.......................................... 21

A-Z Index

Graces Flat Reserve Committee......................................... 53Grandparents Victoria Inc.................................................... 36Great Dividing Trail Association GDTA Inc.................... 24, 50Greek Orthodox Church...................................................... 50Green Corps.................................................................. 33, 66Grey Army Bendigo............................................................. 30Grief Counselling........................................................... 19, 39Grief Counselling - Castlemaine Health.............................. 39GROW Victoria Mental Health....................................... 45, 63Guildford and Upper Loddon Landcare Group.................... 34Guildford Cemetery Trust.................................................... 39Guildford Cricket Club......................................................... 56Guildford Folk Group............................................................. 9Guildford Music Hall...................................................... 32, 51Guildford Post Office........................................................... 11Guildford Progress Association........................................... 14Guildford Public Hall............................................................ 51Guildford Regional Produce Market.................................... 24Guildford Rural Fire Brigade................................................ 28Guildford Saddle Club........................................................... 7Guildford Saddle Club and Recreation Reserve............. 7, 53

HHalloran Homes..................................................................... 2Harcourt ANA Hall............................................................... 51Harcourt and District Playgroup.......................................... 37Harcourt Applefest......................................................... 25, 32Harcourt Arrow Guides........................................................ 66Harcourt Carpet Bowls Club (Winter).................................. 56Harcourt Cemetery.............................................................. 39Harcourt Cricket Club.......................................................... 57Harcourt District Fruit Growers Association........................ 40Harcourt Football/Netball Club...................................... 57, 58Harcourt Junior Football Club.............................................. 57Harcourt Leisure Centre................................................ 14, 51Harcourt Lions Junior Netball Club...................................... 58Harcourt Mt Alexander Guides............................................ 66Harcourt North Community Hall.................................... 14, 51Harcourt North Tennis Club................................................. 60Harcourt Post Office...................................................... 10, 11Harcourt Preschool.............................................................. 38Harcourt Recreation Reserve.............................................. 53Harcourt Rural Fire Brigade................................................ 28Harcourt Swimming Pool............................................... 55, 59Harcourt Tennis Club.......................................................... 60Harcourt Valley Heritage and Tourist Centre Inc........... 25, 49Harcourt Valley Landcare Group Inc................................... 34Harcourt Valley News.......................................................... 11Harcourt Valley Primary School.......................................... 26Haven Home Safe............................................................. 1, 2Health and Ageing Commonwealth Department of......... 6, 45Health Education................................................................. 25HEALTH SERVICES........................................................... 40Health Services Commissioner (Health Complaints).......... 23Hearing Advisory Service: Better Hearing Australia (Vic) Inc42Hearing Impaired................................................................. 42Hearing Services Voucher System - Office of Hearing Services........................................................................... 3, 42Hearing Services, Office of (Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth Govt)........................................ 3, 42Heart Support Australia (HSA) (Castlemaine Group).... 45, 64Herons Reef Gold Diggings................................................. 48Historic Building Preservation............................................. 33Historical Sites.................................................................... 48Historical Societies.............................................................. 48HIV and Sexual Health Connect Line.................................. 41Hobbies................................................................................. 8

Holiday.................................................................................. 1Holy Trinity Anglican Church Maldon.................................. 50Holy Trinity Anglican Church Taradale................................ 50Home Services................................................................ 3, 61Homelessness Advocacy Service (HAS).............................. 2Homing Pigeon (Contacts).................................................... 7Horses................................................................................... 7Horticulture.......................................................................... 40Hospitals............................................................................. 42Hostel - Low Care Units Castlemaine Health........................ 1Hostels.................................................................................. 1

IImmunisation....................................................................... 43Immunisation (School Entry Immunisation Certificate)........ 43Independent Primary Schools............................................. 26Indigenous Economic Development Unit...................... 21, 64Instruction.............................................................................. 9Insurance Brokers Disputes Limited (IBD).......................... 23Intellectual Disabilities........................................................... 3Internet Access................................................................... 47Italian Group for Learning.................................................... 10

JJehovahs Witness............................................................... 50Jessie Bowe House-Maldon Hospital.................................... 1Job Creation........................................................................ 30Job Services Australia................................................... 30, 31Job Training......................................................................... 30John Powell Reserve, Guildford.......................................... 53Joyces Creek Cemetery...................................................... 39Justices of the Peace of Mount Alexander Shire................. 20

KKarate Club Newstead and District Youth Club................... 58Kaweka Park Wildflower Reserve/ Management Committee

35, 52Kentokan Karate.................................................................. 58Kids Help Line Australia Ltd.......................................... 18, 66

LLand Conservation.............................................................. 33Langley Landcare Group..................................................... 34Langley Primary School...................................................... 26Langley-Barfold Rural Fire Brigade..................................... 28Languages.......................................................................... 10Learning Difficulties............................................................... 4Legacy Group - Castlemaine............................................... 16Legal Advice........................................................................ 19Legal Services Commissioner............................................. 23Lesterville Centre.................................................................. 2Liberty Christian Life Centre.......................................... 50, 66Liberty Christian Life Centre Opportunity Shop..................... 7LIBRARY SERVICES.......................................................... 47Licensed Wildlife Controller................................................ 35Life Saving Victoria........................................................ 29, 59Lifeline................................................................................. 18Lions Club Castlemaine...................................................... 16Lions Club Harcourt and District.......................................... 16Lions Club Maldon............................................................... 16

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LOCAL HISTORY................................................................ 47Lockwood Fire Brigade........................................................ 28Love the Loddon.................................................................. 34Lutheran Church (Castlemaine).......................................... 50

MMachine Knitting Advice........................................................ 9Maine Connection............................................................... 64Mainly Bulk Whole Foods.................................................... 21Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Society Inc............. 32, 55Maldon Anglican Parish Churches...................................... 50Maldon Athenaeum Library................................................. 47Maldon Athenaeum Reserve Committee of Management... 52Maldon Athenaeum Reserve Hall........................................ 52Maldon Bowling Club Inc..................................................... 56Maldon Brass Band............................................................... 9Maldon Campdraft Association........................................... 32Maldon Community Centre Hall.......................................... 52Maldon Cricket Club............................................................ 57Maldon Croquet Club.......................................................... 57Maldon Cubs Netball Club................................................... 58Maldon Easter Fair.............................................................. 32Maldon Fire Brigade............................................................ 28Maldon Fire Brigade Running Team................................... 55Maldon Folk Festival........................................................... 32Maldon Football/Netball Club Inc (MNFC)..................... 57, 58Maldon Garden, Floral Art and Craft Club....................... 8, 40Maldon General Cemetery.................................................. 39Maldon Golf Club Inc........................................................... 58Maldon Heritage Advisory Committee................................. 48Maldon Hospital....................................................... 19, 41, 43Maldon Machinery Museum.......................................... 31, 32Maldon Masonic Lodge Hall................................................ 52Maldon Museum and Archive Association Inc..................... 48Maldon Neighbourhood Centre............................... 14, 25, 47Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Market............................... 24Maldon Petanque Club.................................................. 13, 56Maldon Police Station.................................................... 27, 29Maldon Pony Club................................................................. 7Maldon Post Office........................................................ 10, 11Maldon Preschool Centre.................................................... 38Maldon Primary School....................................................... 26Maldon Racecourse Recreation Reserve............................ 53Maldon Senior Citizens................................................... 5, 60Maldon Shire Gardens........................................................ 52Maldon Southern Cross Masonic Lodge............................. 49Maldon Spinning.................................................................... 9Maldon State Battery........................................................... 53Maldon Swimming Pool....................................................... 59Maldon Tennis Club............................................................ 60Maldon Transfer Station...................................................... 35Maldon Urban Landcare Group........................................... 34Maldon Village Quilters......................................................... 9Maldon Visitor Information Centre................................... 1, 25Malmsbury Community Market............................................ 24Malmsbury Historical Society.............................................. 48Malmsbury Mail................................................................... 11Markets................................................................................ 24Marriage Counselling.......................................................... 20Martial Arts.......................................................................... 58Martial arts/Karate............................................................... 58Material Aid......................................................................... 27Material Aid/Emergency Relief Providers, Mount Alexander Shire.................................................................................... 28Maternal and Child Health................................................... 37Maternal and Child Health Centre, Mount Alexander Shire 36,

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Mc Kenzies Hill Action and Landcare Group....................... 34Mechanics Hall Fryerstown (Burke and Wills Hall).............. 52Media Newsletters............................................................... 10Mediation....................................................................... 21, 62Medical Clinics.................................................................... 46Medicare Australia............................................................... 23Memorial Stones - Trevor D Rhodes Memorials................. 39Men's Referral Service Inc.................................................. 61Menieres Australia......................................................... 42, 45Mensline.............................................................................. 61Metcalfe and District Senior Citizens Inc......................... 5, 60Metcalfe Community Association........................................ 13Metcalfe Fire Brigades Group............................................. 29Metcalfe Flora Reserve....................................................... 53Metcalfe Hall Committee..................................................... 52Metcalfe Landcare Group.................................................... 34Metcalfe Recreation Reserve.............................................. 54Metcalfe Tennis Club........................................................... 60Midwifery - Castlemaine Health........................................... 46Mobility Centre, Melbourne................................................ 3, 4Model Aircraft........................................................................ 8Money Help......................................................................... 19Mood Swing Ensemble.......................................................... 9Motor Neurone Disease Assn. of Vic. Inc...................... 45, 64Motor Vehicles..................................................................... 65Mount Alexander Business Network.................................... 22Mount Alexander Community Enterprise............................. 16Mount Alexander Community Information Centre Inc. (CIC)

14, 17, 20Mount Alexander Community Land Ltd................................. 2Mount Alexander Diggings............................................ 25, 48Mount Alexander Family Support Services (MAFS)............ 37Mount Alexander Funerals.................................................. 39Mount Alexander Golf Club Inc............................................ 58Mount Alexander Human Services Network........................ 16Mount Alexander No Interest Loan Scheme (N.I.L.S)... 16, 22Mount Alexander Probus Club Inc....................................... 13Mount Alexander Regional Park.......................................... 54Mount Alexander Shire - Children's Free Immunisation Sessions.............................................................................. 43Mount Alexander Shire Council (Town Hall)........................ 62Mount Alexander Shire Council, Economic Development... 22Mount Alexander Shire Council, Enviromental Health......... 34Mount Alexander Shire Council, Parks and Gardens Department.......................................................................... 53Mount Alexander Shire Council, Recreation Department.... 55Mount Alexander Shire Councillors..................................... 14Mount Alexander Shire Heritage Advisor...................... 33, 48Mount Alexander Shire Ranger............................................. 6Mount Alexander Shire Yourth Worker................................ 67Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG)...... 14, 35, 49Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club............................ 8, 13Mount Alexander Volunteer Network............................. 16, 17Mount Tarrengower............................................................. 54Mount View Nursing Home- Maldon Hospital........................ 1Mt Tarrangower Vintage and Historic Hill Climb.................. 32Muckleford Catchment Landcare........................................ 34Muckleford Cemetery Trust................................................. 39Muckleford Community Centre...................................... 14, 52Muckleford Cricket Club...................................................... 57Muckleford Recreation Reserve.......................................... 54Museums....................................................................... 32, 49Music and Singing................................................................. 9Music Playgroup with Norma Lynch.................................... 37Mutual Support.................................................................... 62

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NNarcotics Anonymous (NA)................................................. 18National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).................. 3, 47National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline.............. 18, 61National Missing Persons Unit............................................ 27National Stroke Foundation................................................. 45National Trust of Australia (Mount Alexander Branch).. 33, 48Natural Pest Control............................................................ 29Netball................................................................................. 58Newstead and District Garden Club Inc (NDGC)................ 40Newstead and District Historical Society (NDHS)............... 48Newstead and District Swimming Pool Inc.................... 55, 59Newstead and District Youth Club Inc................................. 66Newstead Bowling Club...................................................... 56Newstead Cemetery Trust................................................... 39Newstead Community Centre (NCC)............................ 14, 52Newstead Community Library............................................. 47Newstead Cricket Club........................................................ 57Newstead Croquet Club Inc................................................ 57Newstead Echo................................................................... 11Newstead Fire Brigade Auxiliary......................................... 29Newstead Fire Brigade Family Dance................................... 8Newstead Football/Netball Club.................................... 57, 58Newstead Internet Cafe....................................................... 10Newstead Junior Football Club........................................... 58Newstead Landcare Group (NLG)....................................... 34Newstead Memorial Park.................................................... 54Newstead Playgroup (NPG) Birth - 4 Years........................ 37Newstead Police Station............................................... 27, 29Newstead Post Office.................................................... 10, 11Newstead Preschool Preschool Association Inc................. 38Newstead Primary School................................................... 26Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve (NRRRCM)

54Newstead Recreation Reserve............................................ 54Newstead Rotunda Park..................................................... 54Newstead Rural Fire Brigade.............................................. 29Newstead Spinners Inc......................................................... 9Newstead Youth Club (Football/Netball)............................. 58Noah's Ark Inc..................................................................... 37Noise Control/Pollution Control........................................... 34North British Mine................................................................ 54North Castlemaine Cricket Club.......................................... 57North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) 35North Harcourt/Sedgwick Landcare Group......................... 34Norwood Hill Netball Club................................................... 58Noxious Weed Control........................................................ 40Nuggetty Land Protection Group......................................... 34Nurse-on-call - Health Information Phoneline..................... 43Nursing................................................................................ 43Nursing Homes...................................................................... 1Nursing Homes - High Care Units Castlemaine Health......... 1Nursing Mothers.................................................................. 37

OOak Forest Park Harcourt................................................... 54Oasis Junior Youth Club - Maldon....................................... 66Occasional Child Care - Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.... 37Occupational Therapist....................................................... 43Occupational Therapy - Castlemaine Health....................... 43Office of Police Integrity...................................................... 23Office of the Public Advocate (Justice Department of Victoria)

20Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association (Established 1912)

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Olivet Christian College....................................................... 27Ombudsman Victoria........................................................... 23Opal Health And Mobile........................................................ 3Opportunity Shop RTC Newstead................................... 7, 17Opportunity Shops................................................................. 7Organ Donor Registry......................................................... 41Out and Out Club (Part of Castlemaine Health Adult Day Service)....................................................................... 3, 5, 66Out of School Hours...................................................... 36, 38

PPainting................................................................................. 9Palliative Care Service - Castlemaine Health...................... 62Panmure Street Units............................................................ 2Parents Without Partners.............................................. 37, 63Parks and Gardens....................................................... 40, 52Parks Victoria (DSE)..................................................... 51, 54Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS)

18, 62Phee Broadway Theatre -Castlemaine............................ 8, 32PHILOSOPHIES AND RELIGIONS..................................... 49Photography.......................................................................... 9Physical Disabilities............................................................... 4Physiotherapy...................................................................... 43Physiotherapy - Castlemaine Health................................... 43Pianola Roll Club................................................................... 9Picnic Ground Reserve, Baringhup..................................... 54Pigeons................................................................................. 7Pioneers and Old Residents Association............................ 13Planned Respite Service, St Luke's...................................... 6Play Groups......................................................................... 37Playgroup Victoria............................................................... 37Plumbing Industry Commission........................................... 23Podiatrist - Castlemaine Health........................................... 43Podiatry............................................................................... 43Poisons Information Centre................................................. 29Police Stations.................................................................... 29Pollution Control.................................................................. 34Pony Clubs............................................................................ 7Post and Ante Natal Depression Association Inc (PANDA) 46,

64Postal Communications...................................................... 11Pre-School Centres............................................................. 38Pregnancy and Post Abortion Support Service............. 45, 46Pregnancy Support Services......................................... 45, 46Prenancy Support Service............................................. 45, 46Primary Care Partnership (CVHA)....................................... 16Primary Industries, Department of (DPI)................... 6, 23, 55Prisons (Justice Dept)......................................................... 29Privacy Victoria.................................................................... 20Psychiatric Disabilities........................................................... 4Public Housing...................................................................... 1Public Interest Law Clearing House (Coordinating Pro Bono Legal Services).................................................................... 20Public Notary....................................................................... 20Public Safety....................................................................... 29Public Transport.................................................................. 65Public Transport Ombudsman (PTO).................................. 65

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RRACV Emergency Road Service......................................... 65Radio................................................................................... 12Radio KLFM........................................................................ 12Radiology Department (XRAY) - Castlemaine Health......... 42Ravenswood Valley Landcare Group (RVLCG).................. 34Ray Bradfield Room...................................................... 31, 52Ray Street Children's Centre............................................... 38Reading Writing Hotline........................................................ 4Reconciliation Victoria......................................................... 21RECREATION AND SPORTS............................................. 55RECREATIONAL FACILITIES............................................. 50Recycling Services.............................................................. 35Red Cross Castlemaine................................................ 16, 17Red Hill Hotel Social and Sporting Club.............................. 61Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School.................................... 26Redesdale Rural Fire Brigade............................................. 29Regional Firearms Office..................................................... 59Regional Information and Advocacy Council Inc (RIAC)..... 20Rehabilitation.................................................................. 5, 43Rehabilitation - Castlemaine Health.................................... 44Relationships Australia (Victoria)........................................ 21Reserves............................................................................. 53Respite Services................................................................... 5Retired Active Women (RAW)............................................ 13Returned and Services League (RSL) Castlemaine Sub Branch................................................................................. 16Returned Servicemen's League (RSL) - Maldon Sub Branch

16Rifle Club - Castlemaine...................................................... 59Rotary Club - Castlemaine............................................ 13, 16rph Print Radio - Bendigo 88.7 FM................................ 12, 46RSPCA Opportunity Shop..................................................... 7RSPCA Shelter and Pound, Castlemaine................. 6, 17, 35Rural Australians for Refugees Castlemaine (RARC)......... 64Rural Disability Access Project Officer............................ 5, 45Rural Transaction Centre (RTC).................................... 15, 47

SSafety Link Personal Response Service............................... 3Sailing................................................................................. 59Salvation Army Thrift Shop.................................................... 7Salvation Army, Castlemaine Corps.................. 28, 50, 52, 61Sandon Cemetery............................................................... 39Sandon Werona Landcare Group....................................... 34Sandy Creek Catchment Landcare Group.......................... 34SANE Australia.............................................................. 41, 64Scaffald (Supporting Children and Families For All Levels of Disabilities).................................................................... 37, 63Scams, Swindles, Rorts, Rip Offs - A consumers guide..... 24School Holiday Program...................................................... 38Scottish Country Dancing...................................................... 8Scouts................................................................................. 66Scouts Australia.................................................................. 66Senior Citizen's Centres........................................................ 5Seniors Information Victoria.................................................. 6Seventh Day Adventist Community Services...................... 28Seventh-Day Adventist Church........................................... 50Sheep Dog Trials................................................................... 7Sheltered Workshop............................................................ 30Shire News.......................................................................... 11Shooting.............................................................................. 59Show Grounds..................................................................... 55Showgrounds...................................................................... 32

SIDS and Kids Victoria........................................................ 19Significant Tree Register..................................................... 40Singing Groups, Castlemaine Community House................. 9Small Business Answer Office............................................ 22Small Business Commissioner : Office of........................... 22Snake Catchers................................................................... 30Soccer................................................................................. 59Social Worker - Castlemaine Health....................... 18, 45, 61Solitaire Group.................................................................... 61South German Mine............................................................ 54South Muckleford Community Centre........................... 14, 52South Muckleford Recreation Reserve................................ 54Speech Pathology Castlemaine Health............................... 44Speech Therapy.................................................................. 44Spinning and Weaving.......................................................... 9Sports Facilities................................................................... 55St John Ambulance Australia - Castlemaine Branch (First Aid Services/Classes)................................................................ 29St John of God Hospital Bendigo........................................ 42St John of God Pathology................................................... 47St Luke's - Financial Counselling........................................ 19St Luke's - Youth Services.................................................. 37St Luke's Community Services............................................ 37St Luke's Disability Support Service.................................. 5, 6St Luke's-Recovery Focussed Mental Health+PHAMS-Personal Helpers+Mentors Scheme.................................. 4, 6St Lukes - Gamblers Help................................................... 18St Marys Catholic Church Hall...................................... 31, 52St Marys Catholic Primary School....................................... 27St Vincent De Paul Society-Castlemaine - Assistance Centre

8, 16, 28St. Lukes - Personal Helpers & Mentors............................. 19State Primary Schools......................................................... 26State Secondary Schools.................................................... 27State Trustees (Formerly Public Trustees).......................... 20Street Rod Carnival............................................................. 32Sue Ingleton (Civil Celebrant)....................................... 39, 50Suicide Helpline Victoria..................................................... 18Support Groups............................................................. 44, 63Support Programs............................................................... 66SUPPORT SERVICES........................................................ 60Sustainability Victoria.......................................................... 35Sutton Grange Cemetery.................................................... 39Sutton Grange Hall.............................................................. 52Sutton Grange Landcare Group.......................................... 34Sutton Grange Recreation Reserve.................................... 54Sutton Grange Tennis Club................................................. 60Sutton Grange/Myrtle Creek Rural Fire Brigade.................. 29Swimming............................................................................ 59Syringe Disposal Helpline..................................................... 3

TT.O.W.N. Club Castlemaine (Take Off Weight Naturally)... 64Table Tennis........................................................................ 59Tai Chi................................................................................. 59Taradale Cemetery Trust.................................................... 39Taradale Community Forum................................................ 14Taradale Cricket Club.......................................................... 57Taradale Hall....................................................................... 52Taradale Historical Group Inc.............................................. 49Taradale Junior Cricket Club............................................... 57Taradale Landcare Group................................................... 34Taradale Mineral Springs Committee.................................. 54Taradale Mineral Springs Festival....................................... 32Taradale Mineral Springs Park............................................ 54Taradale Playgroup............................................................. 38

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Taradale Primary School..................................................... 26Taradale Progress Association Inc (Ladies Committee) 13, 14Taradale Recreation Reserve............................................. 54Taradale Rural Fire Brigade................................................ 29Taradale Talk...................................................................... 11Taradale Tennis Club.......................................................... 60Tarrangower Times............................................................. 11Tarrengower Village Inc........................................................ 2Taxis.................................................................................... 65Technical and Further Education........................................ 27Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman ( TIO )............. 24Telephone Services............................................................. 12Telstra 000 Emergency Service.......................................... 27Telstra Country Wide (TCW)............................................... 12Telstra Disability Services............................................. 12, 42Tenancy................................................................................. 2Tennis Clubs....................................................................... 59The Forge Yoga Centre................................................. 41, 60The Fringe Thing Inc............................................................. 8The Guildford Globe............................................................ 11Theatre Royal................................................................ 31, 32Theatres.............................................................................. 32Thompson's Foundry Band................................................... 9Threatened Species Network.............................................. 35Tourism............................................................................... 24Toy Library.......................................................................... 47Toy Library Castlemaine and District.................................. 47Translating and Interpreting Service - (TIS)- (All Victoria)... 10TRANSPORT...................................................................... 64Transport- Castlemaine Health........................................... 65Traveller's Aid Australia (The)......................................... 5, 65Tree Conservation............................................................... 40Trotting................................................................................ 60Trust for Nature Victoria...................................................... 34

UUnion Hill Lookout............................................................... 54Uniting Church - Harcourt.................................................... 50Uniting Church - Maldon...................................................... 50Uniting Church - Yandoit..................................................... 50Uniting Church of Australia - Castlemaine Parish............... 50University of the Third Age (U3A)........................................ 25

VV/ LINE RAIL & COACH...................................................... 65VANISH (inc)................................................................. 37, 64Vaughan Mineral Springs.................................................... 54Veterans' Affairs, Department of (DVA)............................... 64Vic Roads Service Castlemaine.......................................... 65Victims Assistance and Counselling Program (VACP)........ 30Victims of Crime Helpline.................................................... 30Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)...................................................... 20Victoria Legal Aid Online..................................................... 20Victoria Police, Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Unit - Bendigo......................................................................... 29, 30Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability Inc. (VALID)............................................................................ 3, 62Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp........................................ 66Victorian Bushfire Information Line (CFA + DSE)......... 27, 29Victorian Business Centre................................................... 22Victorian Central Zen Do Kai / Karate / Kickboxing............. 58Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.................. 19Victorian Goldfields Railway................................................ 25Victorian Training Group..................................................... 25

Victory Park Castlemaine.................................................... 54Vietnam Veterans, Castlemaine Sub-branch................ 16, 64View Club Castlemaine....................................................... 13Vision Australia - Blindness and Low Vision Services......... 47Vision Australia - Seeing Eye Dog Mobility & Orientation 45,

46Vision Australia Foundation, Loddon Mallee................. 46, 64Visually Impaired................................................................. 46VitalCall - Personal Emergency Response Service.............. 3Vocal Nosh Newstead........................................................... 9Vocational Guidance........................................................... 31Volunteering Victoria Inc..................................................... 17Volunteers........................................................................... 16

WWalking and Wheeling Action Group .................................. 15Walks and Bicycling Advisory Committee - Mt Alexander... 57Walmer Gun Club................................................................ 59Walmer Rural Fire Brigade.................................................. 29Warnock Street Units............................................................ 2Waste Disposal................................................................... 35Water Conservation............................................................ 35Wattle Flat Reserve............................................................. 54Welshman's Reef Cemetery................................................ 39Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) Community Market (Sat, 7am-1pm)

24Wesley Hill Hall................................................................... 52Wesley Hill Junior Football Club......................................... 58Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve.......................................... 54West End Dance Group - Ballroom Dancing......................... 8West End Hall and Recreation Reserve (West Castlemaine Progress Ass'n)............................................................. 52, 55West End Rovers and Junior Football Club........................ 58West End Tennis Club........................................................ 60Western Oval Castlemaine................................................. 55Whistle Blowers................................................................... 30Wildlife Conservation.......................................................... 35Wildlife Shelter (WRES).................................................. 6, 35Wildlife Victoria............................................................... 7, 35Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF) .................. 17Windarring Central Highlands Association for People with Disabilities........................................................................... 30Winters Flat Junior Football Club........................................ 58Wintringham Housing............................................................ 2Womens Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)............... 64Woodwork........................................................................... 10Woodwork for Women........................................................ 10Worksafe Victoria................................................................ 27Worksafe Victoria.- Bendigo................................................ 30Workspace Australia........................................................... 22Workspace Maldon....................................................... 15, 22Worktrainers Ltd.................................................................. 30Wots On Castlemaine................................................... 11, 32

XXtreme Inc..................................................................... 15, 66

YYandoit Primary School....................................................... 26Yandoit Tennis Club............................................................ 60Yapeen Primary School....................................................... 26Yapeen Tennis Club............................................................ 60

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Yoga.................................................................................... 60Young at Heart Mount Alexander Day Club........................ 61YOUTH................................................................................ 65Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) Bendigo........ 18, 66Youth Worker...................................................................... 67

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