Senior citizens centres are located in 
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Goroke 
Apsley 
Harrow
Edenhope 
Kaniva. 

Yes, with age does come wrinkles but also maturity, wisdom and freedom. And, so the saying goes, we get better with age. The kids are off our hands and now we can enjoy life again. 

There are many services available for the mature person.

Senior Citizens Centres 
Providing social interaction, cards, simple cup of tea and chat, carpet bowls, monthly meals or even an arranged trip.

HACC Services
 Home care for the frail, aged or younger people with a disability.

Senior Citizens Week
 An enjoyable week for Seniors with arranged functions and activities to attend.

Craft groups
 CWA, Quilters, Art groups etc just to name a few.

West Wimmera Shire Council

A number of support groups operate at the Centre including: 

-- Arthritis Support
-- Cancer Support
-- Diabetes Support
-- Carers Support
-- Cardiac Rehabilitation Support
-- Women's Health groups

The groups meet at different times.  Individual support can also be offered.  Contact the Centre for meeting times.

Fees
Fees may apply for some services

Grampians Health Edenhope

Situated in the northern sector of the Glenelg Shire in Victoria, 359 Km west of Melbourne and 42 Km east of the South Australian border, the Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a small rural health service providing local healthcare and serving as a Rural Urgent Care Centre to the community of Casterton and neighbouring district.

Casterton Memorial Hospital

Fees and waiting times (lists) depend on the activities/ services offered.

Nhill Neighbourhood House Inc

The Community Development Manager is available to coordinate/facilitate the design and implementation of strategies to help lessen the social and health impact of emergencies on communities and individuals.

The Community Development Manager will work with communities to develop a work plan in consultation with the Social Recovery Committee to support and encourage community self-reliance and, where possible, add to sustainable social infrastructure of Hindmarsh communities.

The Community Development Manager will report to the Social Recovery Committee consisting of Councillors, Dept of Human Services representatives, Victorian Farmers Federation representatives, the four town committees in the municipality and Wimmera Uniting Care.

HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL

Provides social and recreational opportunities for senior citizens.  Activities can include cards, bowls, guest speakers, group meals, gentle exercise, trips, social events, and music.

Centres within the municipality are located at:
-- DIMBOOLA
Victoria St, Dimboola 3414
Contact: Secretary, Esmay Jorgensen
Ph:    
-- JEPARIT
Memorial Hall, Jeparit
Contact: Secretary, Myra Waters
Ph: 03 5397 2300
-- NHILL
8 Campbell St, Nhill 3418
Contact: Secretary, Noreen Voight
Ph:          or the club: 03 5391 1582
-- RAINBOW
RSL Clubrooms, Federal St, Rainbow
Contact: Secretary, Gladys Monssen
Ph: 03 5395 1314As activities may vary, contact should be made to the Secretary for details of meeting times and activities.

Area Serviced
Hindmarsh Shire

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. s

Service by appointment only.

The Lactation Consultant provides support, education and practical assistance to mothers and babies experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding.
The Service provides:

-- Education, support and assistance with breastfeeding for women at any time during pregnancy and after the baby arrives.
-- Telephone or face-to-face counselling for mothers.

Day Stay Clinic The Day Stay Clinic is available to assist women who are experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their babies (up to six months of age) by observing and assisting with two feeds during the mother and baby's stay.  An average stay is five to six hours.

A written plan will be given to the mother as well as information on the follow up services available.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Area Serviced
Nhill & district

Initial Contact
Lactation Consultant, Ph: 03 5391 4222     FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au
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West Wimmera Health Service - Nhill Campus

Helpful for pregnancy-related issues, such as:  - Making decisions and exploring possible options - Coming to terms with unexpected outcomes - Dealing with a variety of feelings related to the pregnancy, birth or early  months of being a parent  - Postnatal Depression, Antenatal Depression, miscarriage grief. Pregnancy support counselling offered to women who have any concerns related to a current or recent pregnancy, whether it has been full-term or part-term (including a planned termination).

Jacqueline Zakhary - Counselling Service

Christian Emergency Food Centre

A worker is available to work with and support the Stolen Generation Community and their families. Our Worker's experience is very personal and stems from her own experience as well as that of her father as part of the system. This program is very passionate about raising awareness and acknowledging the impact of the Assimilation Policy. If you identify as a Stolen Generation member either directly or indirectly and have some ideas for activities or events, we will be grateful for your input.

Support groups in Edenhope

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