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Beyond Blue has great support available during this time. It is a great resource.
Providing a connection
The Community Houses Association of the Outer eastern Suburbs (CHAOS Inc) is a network of 30 Neighbourhood and community houses and centres across Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs.
Current COVID-19 restrictions require people to stay home and self isolate, meaning many people, especially those unable to use or without access to technology, may be cut off from their normal social support networks and feel very lonely and isolated.
Please see information below for a new Outer East Phone Chat/Text Line run by CHAOS, the Community Houses Association of the Outer eastern Suburbs
· Talk about a pet, weather, hobbies and have some connection
· Schedule a regular phone/email/text chat
· Available Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm and Monday to Thursday 5pm - 9pm · Call 1800 984 825 or schedule a chat by emailing chatline@chaosnetwork.org.au or texting 0468 517 406 This is not a crisis line.
Connecting to Each Other
Hibernation, Bears do it best... We don't like to stop, rest or take things easy. When asked how is work we need to respond with busy. We find ourselves in a new mode of hibernation, in a sport crazed nation where we cannot play sport or even watch sport. We have been forced back into our caves.
This will undoubtedly add pressure to home finances and stressors around work but can we learn in hibernation a new way of connecting as a family? I hope, despite the stressors, relationships can be bought forward into the focus and connecting with those we hold dearly - even though this may not be in person for this season.
Stay safe - here are some resources from Maroondah Council Services
https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Community-support-services
Adam Bryant
College Chaplain
Feeling Socially Isolated? Tired of Watching TV alone? Come join the Good VIBES!
Please see below information for a new online social group for young people from EACH:
What: Online social group with activities in a safe space
Who: Young people 15-25
Where: Every second Thursday, 4-5:30pm Online through Zoom
Please see attached flyer for more information - next weeks is a games night!