Heathcote Community House

08/08/2026

Did you know that almost two thirds of people who die in house fires have a disability?
On average, 18 people die in preventable residential house fires in Victoria every year.
CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria have an online learning module to support at risk people with planning for fire emergencies at home.
Prevent, Detect, Escape – Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk is made for people at increased fire risk, and for people who support or care for them.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/atrisk

07/08/2026

⁉️ FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T RECEIVED YOUR CENSUS Instructions in the mail yet.🤔🧐

Here is the latest update from the Australian Bureau of Statistics:

Census night is Tuesday 11 August 2026.
The ABS is working to get instructions on how to complete the Census to all households before Census night. If you haven’t received your instructions, you can:

💻Complete online – visit www.census.abs.gov.au,
select the ‘Continue to Census form’ button
and then select the ‘Get a Census number’ button.

📝Complete with a paper form
– request a form online or call the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227.

👪Each household only needs to complete the Census once.
If you complete the Census online or on paper and then receive your instructions in the mail, there’s nothing more for you to do.

Please recycle unused Census materials.

📈Census data helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities. Having the right numbers means the right services can be provided in your community.

✅In the Census, every answer matters.
For information to help complete your Census, visit www.census.abs.gov.au/help.

WE AT Heathcote Community House WILL HELP THOSE WHO NEED IT. Call us on 5433 2820 or come in to see us to make a time 😁

07/08/2026

📢We will be holding this event ⭐️at Barrack Reserve⭐️ next Tuesday 11th August, and hope to see you there.

On Tuesday 11 August, we are meeting our local VAD Navigator at Dying to Ask.
Like & follow this page or keep informed and updated.

PLEASE BOOK for this special Dying To Ask.
Morning tea provided.
Call Heathcote Community House 5433 2820

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‘We have the privilege of seeing a lot of love,’ Kristen Kappel says – with death ‘the most beautiful, satisfying, precious part of our role’

06/08/2026

Thank you for your understanding 💛

06/08/2026

We have been supporting many people to complete their census details online.

If you need help please contact us on 5433 2820 or visit us at 2/39-55 Hospital Street

06/08/2026

This National Stroke Week, take a moment to let Austin Health teach you how to you can recognise the most common signs of stroke:

😕 Face: Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

💪 Arms: Can they lift both arms?

💬 Speech: Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

⌚ Time: Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 straight away.

A stroke is always a medical emergency, and it can happen to anyone at any time.

Share the message. You could save someone's life.

05/08/2026

🚔🚒🚑 🚨A very important message
for us all to remember 🚨🚖🚕🚔🚒🚑

Please click on the video link to hear this great locally produced message.

05/08/2026

🏘🏡HOMELESS ACTION NOW FREE EXHIBITION
This week Dudley House, Bendigo ⛺️🚨

Get along and show your support for this fabulous Free exhibition - share it out far and wide.

Congratulations to Jodi Perdon 👏💛 now of Catholic Care, who is also a former student volunteer of ours, who has put this amazing exhibition together, to showcase our homeless community's urgent need for our collective support & understanding

Shared from bengoregion.com.au
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/whatson/homelessness-action-now-art-exhibition

Join us during Homelessness Week for an inspiring community art exhibition showcasing works created by local organisations, community members and people with lived experience of homelessness.

The exhibition aims to raise awareness, foster understanding and encourage action towards ending homelessness.

Exhibition Hours:
Tuesday 4 August: 1-4pm
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 8 August: 11am - 4pm
Sunday 9 August: 10am - 2pm

03/08/2026

✳️‼️YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR INPUT INTO OUR NEXT COMMUNITY PLAN ✴️‼️

There are many opportunities to engage including via this survey monkey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DVHDTH, or the QR code in the comments below.

You can pick up paper copies and also drop off your completed surveys, that can be delivered by 30th September 2026 at-
• Heathcote Community House in Hospital Street;
• Heathcote Library;
• Heathcote Tourist Information Centre;
• Libertas Legal & Consulting Services, 81 High Street Heathcote;

• Or you can scan and email completed surveys to Advance Heathcote Inc. - at [email protected]

You can also find paper copies to complete at IGA, Dr Quach's Medical Practice, and from later today or tomorrow at Heathcote Health reception, also outside on the noticeboard at Heathcote Pharmacy.

❓️Need to know more about why it's Important❓️

Community Planning is a process by which community members help to create a shared vision for our town. It helps identify desired changes or new initiatives that will help make Heathcote a better place to live.

Your input is important. By completing this survey, you can help influence the future direction of Heathcote and ensure local priorities are heard and represented. Whether your interests relate to community facilities, events, health services, recreation, youth opportunities, environment, tourism, transport or the overall liveability of our town, every response contributes to building a stronger and more vibrant, connected and resilient community.

The Heathcote community is responsible for this plan and the achievement of the goals contained within it. Individuals and community groups are encouraged to read the plan and take on goals which they wish to see accomplished.
Together, we can achieve our collective goals for Heathcote.

For more information or to get involved:
Website: https://www.advanceheathcote.com/
Email: [email protected]

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