Welcome to the August Edition of The Drum

What’s Happening in and around Yarram in July.

Your FREE Community Newsletter No.79 July 2017

T erm 3 is well underway and it’s busy, busy, busy. Don’t forget it’s August and the

Yarram Eisteddfod is on at the Regent Theatre. Come along to our Free workshop on

Volunteers on Tues 29th August, or get your Royal attire out and have dinner at a Castle, to

help support the Gormandale Community House. Jump aboard the bus to Craft Alive, go to

a workshop to learn more about NDIS, Dementia or Womens Health or Visit the

Courthouse Gallery to see the Yarram Archies.

Keep Smiling and Happy Reading Cathy

Medieval Feast

The Drum is published by The Yarram Community Learning Centre Ph. 5182 6294

PO Box 212 Yarram 3971 292 Commercial Rd Yarram 3971 yclc@dcsi.com.au www.yclc.org.au

Gormandale Community House

invite you to a Medieval Feast

at Mirabilia Castle

2638 Hyland Hwy Willung South

Sat 12th August 6pm

RSVP by 8th August 5197 7264

Come along to a night of Medieval Feasting, music & frivolity, bringing the local clan together. Come dressed

in your finest Medieval, Viking or Royal attire!

(YCLC members are looking at car pooling)

Free Training Workshop

Practical tips and tricks to help you recruit and retain volunteers for your community group or club

Tuesday 29 August 2017

Yarram Community Learning Centre

6.00pm for soup and sandwiches;

6.30-8.30pm workshop

Hands-on workshop – facilitator Anna Larkin will take you through the steps you can take to

recruit and retain volunteers for your organisation or club.

RSVP 5182 6294

Classes on offer Term 3 2017

Victorian First Aid

Provide First Aid Course Level 2

Monday 21st August 9am-4.30pm

It’s not too late to enrol for term 3

We’ve developed this program in-line with the needs

and requirements of the industry. The tickets and

units covered in this course will give you a fantastic leg

-up into the workforce. We can tailor the package and

units for your training needs. The total cost is $350,

subject to VTG eligibility. Starts 14th August

in Yarram Ph 5199 2626

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Course to be held in

Yarram Late August

Please register your

interest with YCLC on

5182 6294

What’s on in August

Yarram Courthouse Gallery

Everyone is welcome,

FREE entry to all our Exhibitions

Gallery now OPEN EVERYDAY

10am-3pm

Www.yarramcourthousegallery.com

2017 Yarram Archies

YCHG Portrait Competition

20 July - 15th August

Thank you to all of this years

local sponsors

17 AUG - 12 SEPT A Wider Horizon

An exhibition by

Malcolm Drysdale & Adrienne McMahon

Opening Night

Friday 18th August 6-7.20pm

Get to know about the National Disability Insur-

ance Scheme

Thomas Banks has grown up with cerebral palsy and is a per-

former, writer and disability advocate. At this free event at the

Yarram Recreation Reserve from 4.30pm to 6.00pm on Mon-

day, 14 August, Thomas will be telling his story of the suc-

cesses and challenges of the NDIS so far.

The NDIS will provide about 460,000 Australians under the age

of 65 with a permanent and significant disability with the reasona-

ble and necessary supports they need to live an ordinary life and

is the new way of providing support for people with a disability,

their families and carers in Australia.

Wellington Shire Council General Manager Community & Culture

Glenys Butler says, “The roll out of the NDIS began on 1 July

2016 and is being introduced in stages around the country over

the next three years to ensure it is successful and sustainable.

“It is due to be rolled out across Wellington Shire in January 2019

and we need to start thinking about what it means for people with

a disability, for services and for our communities and how we can

start getting ready. This forum will give people the opportunity to

find out more about it and ask questions.”

Existing Commonwealth and state-based services and support

will continue until eligible people start to receive support from the

NDIS.

Thomas is a great inspiration and a must see, so get in quick to

secure your seat. To book call Leanne Wishart on 1300 366 244

or email cwadmin@wellington.vic.gov.au. Bookings close 5pm

Thursday 10 August 2017.

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Membership

Yarram Community Learning Centre is

a vibrant body of local people sharing

activities and skills with others of like

mind

Simply fill in the form below and bring it into

our office with your Annual Subscription or

email me with details on yclc@dcsi.net.au

and pay your Subscription on line

Annual Individual Membership - $5

Have an idea?

Is there a class or workshop you

would like to see at YCLC?

We would like to hear from you.

This Months Community Group Profile

Yarram Carers Monthly Lunch

Taking a short break from looking after someone to do the things you want or need to do is really important. If you are helping to care for a friend or family member who has a mental illness, long-term illness or who is frail and elderly, you may be eligible for support through the Latrobe Community Health Service Carer Programs.

“Many carers often put their own needs on hold while looking after someone else. We want to remind people that help and support is available locally, including respite,” said Alison Caldwell, Carer Support Coordinator at Latrobe Community Health Service.

“We can offer carers a chance to take a short break from their role by taking on caring duties and providing carers with an opportunity to rest, socialise and recharge their batteries,” continued Alison.

Registration is easy and there is no cost for any of the services provided through Latrobe Community Health Service carer programs.

“We have a number of events coming up that will give carers an opportunity to get out of the house and be sociable among people who understand what they’re going through, too.”

Events include a Christmas in July lunch in Sale, A theatre matinee in August in Warragul and a day trip to Walhalla in September.

For more information or to register for support from the Carer Programs’ team, contact Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696 and ask to speak to Alison or Elaine.

Yarram Courthouse Garden Home Pro-duce Market

10am-1pm Every Friday

Bring your home produce to sell or come and buy what you need.

Further Info contact

Anne 0428 825 503

Yarram Library LEGO CLUB

During school terms

Mondays 4-5pm

Yarram Immunisation

2nd August Yarram Hub

Wellington Shire

1300 366 244

Yarram Carers’ Monthly Lunch

8th August 12 noon Commercial Hotel

Join us for some lunch in recognition of the great job you are doing. Enjoy a great meal, have some laughs and meet other carers. To be eligible, you must care for a person who is frail, aged or has a mental

health illness. For further information and registration or to see if you are eligi-ble, please call Elaine Clements on 1800

242 696. RSVP by 7th August. Free event.

Let’s Talk About Dementia

Carers, family members and friends of people living

with dementia are invited to attend this free infor-

mation session.

Learn about:

What is Dementia

Signs & symptoms

How the brain changes with Dementia

Different types of Dementia

Where to go for help

Services which can provide support

Date: Tuesday 22nd August

Time: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm,

followed by afternoon tea

Venue: Multi Purpose Room

Yarram & District Health Service

85 Commercial Rd Yarram

For more information or to register, please

call care coordinators Julie –Anne or Irene

on 5182 0394

If your Community Group

would like to advertise in

this space, give me a call

YCLC

51826294

yclc@dcsi.net.au