Issue 5 — 24 June 2016

Did you know that your CRC centre is holding events to support the community recovery from the fire? Here’s what's coming up; School Holiday Program – Winter Wonderland – July 6. Christmas in July – July 13 Budgeting workshop presented by Finucare – Wednes-day July 20, 27 and August 3 These are some of many activities they hold in support of the Waroona community. They continue to be your connection with the latest information and support ser-vices available to you and your family. Email: wccsdo@westnet.com.au Call: 9733 3011

Grants Closing Soon

Applications close on 29 July 2016:

Waroona Bushfire Relief Fund 2016

Emergency Supply of Drinking Water

To put your application in go to; http://www.waroona.wa.gov.au/bushfire-info.aspx —————————————————————————————————————————————-

LMDRF applications closed on 31 May 2016.

The final round of applications are being assessed in the

coming weeks and applicants advised accordingly. The Lord Mayor Distress Relief Fund (LMDRF) is a WA emergency fund that is managed

by the City of Perth. The fund is used to raise and coordinate donations to support the

victims of natural disasters occurring in Western Australia.

Upcoming event Farmers' Sausage Sizzle in the Shed on the 1st July from 0730am, at 997 Somers Rd, off Coronation Rd. Shout out to Reid Carter, Lance Stubberfeild, Dan Glover for offering to cook at the breakfast.

Come and say Hi to Steve Brown from WA Farmers for all the great work they have done for us.

Farming Community

Thankyou! CSBP for funds and People to cook Albany Uniting Church for funds enabling us to

hold more Bonfires and Sundowners as we journey

through recovery

Questions/Information Any takers to hold a bonfire at their farm in the next

couple of months? Let us know 0427089499 There some vouchers for trees and native plants

from the Leschenault Nursery for farmers. GP Down South is free and available for

counselling services see over page……...

Great Bon fire night

Big thankyou went to Donna and Mike for the great work they have done throughout the fire including the

Farmers gatherings. A big shout out to the Lions Club for the cooking and everyone who brought some-

thing along. Yes there will be more.

Phone: (08) 9733 7800

Fax: (08) 9733 1883

Email: warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au

Website: www.waroona.wa.gov.au

Get in Touch, Stay in Touch

Shire of Waroona is located at 52 Hesse Street,

Waroona, WA 6215

Postal Address: PO Box 20, Waroona WA 6215

Department for Child Protection and Family Support (CPFS) Waroona Yarloop Bushfires Recovery Information The CPFS Recovery Team is available to help and support you or someone you know. Whether you are single, are a couple, have chil-dren or don’t have children the Recovery Team is for all residents of the Yarloop, Harvey and Waroona communities. Lori, David and Patrick are working in the Harvey and Waroona areas and can offer a listening ear as well as information, practical assistance and accessing services. Patrick works Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Waroona area and you can either meet Patrick at the Waroona Communi-ty Resource Centre or arrange an outreach visit. You can ring Patrick on 0437 223 299 for an ap-pointment. The CPFS Recovery Team can also assist you with – Referrals to a counsellor. If you would like to see a counsellor at no cost to you ring David on 0417 457 583 or

Patrick on 0437 223 299. The Team also plans to start providing an outreach service from the Yarloop Primary School before the end of June 2016. The Team are here to help you so come and visit us or ring Lori, David or Patrick for a chat or an appointment.

New Kid on the Block

CPFS Recovery Team - Patrick Gaillard One of the CPFS Recovery Team is ex-local Patrick Gaillard. Social Worker Patrick may be able to provide emotional support or point you to the best available services. If you would like to talk with Patrick or know someone who might need some help, you can contact Patrick 0437 223 299.

Thankyou for your feedback

To the LMDRF Committees

We are writing to express our sincere appreci-

ation and gratitude to all concerned with sup-

porting people like ourselves whose home and

property was severely impacted by the devas-

tating bushfire of January this year.

Your allocation of $ to us from the fund will

assist us greatly as we repair the damage and

re-establish our lives after the impact of the

fire.

Thank you so much.