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UKVCA have a major event coming up very soon.

For several years now we have been holding a Community Forum to which we invite our representative at each level of government - Federal, State and Local.

We are very pleased that this will be the first year for some time that we have managed to get all three levels to the Forum. Dr Helen Haines MHR, Tim McCurdy MLA and Will Jeremy CEO Alpine Shire will all be present.

The Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th, 7:30 pm in the Auditorium.

Our representatives will update you on current government concerns, followed by a question time during which you will be able to quiz about your concerns. Then a chance to meet over a 'cuppa' will allow a less formal chance to discuss your concerns. Please note this into your plans/dairy/calendar and join us for an informative evening.

Please find below Gateway Health's Community Recovery and Resilience Team movements in Alpine for the upcoming fortnight:

Wednesday 22/3/2023

Falls Creek: Phone or zoom appointments available call our intake 0487 374 686 or 0418 761 350. (No General visit by Gateway Health on mountain but we can schedule outreach visit with client if urgent).

Mount Beauty: Lilli Pilli Day Larder 10am-12pm and

Mt Beauty Library 1-2pm

Wednesday 29/3/2023

Falls Creek: Boardroom (TBC) otherwise Phone appointments available call our intake 0487 374 686 or 0418 761 350. (General visit only if Marije & Sarah return from leave TBC. Can schedule outreach with clients if urgent).

Mount Beauty: Lilli Pilli Day Larder 10am-12pm and

Mt Beauty Library 1-2pm

Alternatively please call our intake 0487 374 686 or 0418 761 350 to arrange an outreach visit and we can come to you on a day and time that suits. We can also see clients in our Myrtleford, Wangaratta or Wodonga office or other locations where suitable.

We will continue to have a presence in both Falls Creek and Mt Beauty until June at this stage.

Gateway Health’s Community Recovery and Resilience team are currently providing disaster recovery outreach to Falls Creek and Mount Beauty on Wednesdays to support those in the area affected by the Bogong Landslip. Impacts don’t need to be physical, it can be financial, social or mental health impacts. Food and Fuel vouchers available for eligible individuals, families and Businesses in Falls Creek, Mount Beauty and surrounds. Gateway Health also provide Bushfire and Flood recovery services across the Alpine Region. https://gatewayhealth.org.au/services/community-recovery/

We provide both Case Management and Mental Health Clinician services. Our service is FREE and voluntary.

Any questions please feel free to email or call 0418 725 168.

Allan J Findlay Memorial Bursary - 2023

The Allan J Findlay Memorial Bursary has been established by the Lions Club of Bright and the Rotary Club of Bright to assist young people in continuing Allan’s philosophy of selfless community contribution, and to assist them to fulfil their aspirations of giving back to their community.

A total bursary of $1000 is made annually to support young people with financial assistance to reach their goals and/or further their studies, expand their networks to reach out and connect with others in their area of commitment and/or concern.

It is open to students in Years 9 to 12 levels, residing in the Alpine Shire – this includes young people who school out of the area, are home-schooled, or are no longer school-based.

The successful applicant will direct the bursary toward goals and ideas which may include elements of:

· Personal growth for the applicant

· Benefits for the wider community

· Activities/experiences not usually available in the local area

· Definitive demonstration of community involvement

Applications for 2023 will be accepted until 24/3/2023.

For further information, please contact Jenni Sgambelloni ( jennifer.sgambelloni@education.vic.gov.au )

Saver Plus Back to School

“The Saver Plus community program has helped over 55,000 Australians take the stress out of back to school time. It’s free for eligible people to join.

At Saver Plus, we pair you with a savings coach while you budget and save over the next 10 months. You attend online workshops to learn tips, tricks and information to grow your budgeting and savings skills. Once you reach your agreed savings goal, ANZ matches your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. You can use that money towards education costs such as uniforms, text books, laptops or extra-curricular activities such as sport or music.

You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:

have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
are at least 18 years old
have some regular income from work (you or your partner) including casual, part-time, full‑time or seasonal (we also accept child support and carer’s payment as income)
have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

If you’re eligible, start now and we’ll help take the stress out of next year’s back to school.

To find out more, or to apply, go to www.saverplus.org.au or call 1300 610 355

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