Community updates

Auskick at Taradale PS starting Wednesday 28 May after school

Everyone is invited to join our afterschool Auskick sessions 3.40-4.40 Wednesdays for 5 weeks starting

The link to register is https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/9cab02

Dhelkaya Health - new support Group

Dhelkaya Health are planning a new group for gender diverse, transgender and non-binary children of primary school age with their parents/carers.

The group called ‘Planet GAGA’ will focus on positive mental health with Gender Affirming Games and Activities, creating safe, affirming spaces for TGDNB children and their families. The program also provides peer support, resources and education for parents and carers.

The program will be a collaboration between Dhelkaya Health, Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals and Mount Alexander Shire Council.

We are starting with a survey to families to collect interest for the group.

Can you please help us get the survey link below to families at your school.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PlanetGAGA

School Can’t Parents and Carers Group – a support group of parents/carers of young people who experience challenges with attending school

Active Living Census - Mount Alexander Shire Council

We are excited to announce that the Active Living Census (ALC) is returning this year, beginning on Monday May 26. The ALC is a region-wide survey conducted by Healthy Loddon Campaspe to gather insights into the health, wellbeing, and daily activities of residents across our region.

This data helps us to secure funding and shape programs that support our communities to be healthy, happy and more inclusive. Everyone in Mount Alexander Shire aged 3+ is invited to take part.

I have attached an overview of the ALC and here is the link to the website with further information, including frequently asked questions - https://www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/alc

Free Parent Education sessions in Bendigo

Bendigo Health - support services for families

see attachment

Support services for families.pdf

supporting your child with ADHD

On behalf of the Mount Alexander Falcons, Pride Cup and Castlemaine Pride, I would like to extend an invitation to you for the Pride Round: Mount Alexander Falcons vs. Macedon Cats, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Harcourt Recreation Reserve, Binghams Road, Harcourt, Victoria.

This event celebrates LGBTIQA+ inclusion within our sporting and broader community. It holds great importance for our footy community, now more than ever.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 2pm - 6pm (3pm game start)
Venue: Harcourt Recreation Reserve, Binghams Rd, Harcourt, Vic
RSVP by: Wednesday May 14 via email response

We would love it if you’re able to attend and throw your support behind the event and our community.

Here is a link to the event for additional information and should you wish to share through your newsletter and social media https://facebook.com/events/s/pride-round-falcons-v-cats/1241588574035421/

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to this meaningful event.

We are also running an education session for all sporting clubs in our shire, feel free to also pass on details through your newsletter and socials. The link is https://forms.gle/7gLDJCAkfQ2ME6p19