The first doses of coronavirus vaccines will be given to children aged five to 11 from Wednesday at a redecorated Goulburn Valley Health vaccination hub at Shepparton’s McIntosh Centre.
Now with animal cut-outs, cartoon wallpaper and hopscotch on the floor, the entry and vaccination pods are looking more child-friendly and welcoming.
A low-sensory room with a dimmable light and more comfortable couch has also been set up for children with ADHD or autism or those who need a quieter space.
Aquamoves is proud to announce that it will be joining forces with ‘The Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program’ to give children vital swimming lessons to help reduce drowning rates within our community, and we want you to be a part of our mission.
The state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at Shepparton Showgrounds is being transformed into an Australian-themed ‘forest of protection’ to create a friendly environment for children aged five to 11 years to receive their vaccination.
Apple and Pear picking is about to commence in the Goulburn Valley. Hundreds of vacancies exist. A guide to joining the Harvest Trail workforce is given.
As Australia moves towards more of a DIY COVID world, multicultural leaders fear the new expected independence is leaving their communities without the extra support they need.
Recent changes to quarantine and isolation rules in Victoria have created a greater reliance on rapid antigen tests (RAT).
However, with English-only instructions included in the tests, culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) are left confused and without access to the same protections against the virus. The government is being urged to create universally usable pictograms with test instructions.
SBS will launch a new free-to-air TV multilingual news channel in 2022 that will include two new SBS-produced prime time TV news bulletins in Arabic and Mandarin.
The new channel will also feature an extensive line-up of bulletins from leading international broadcasters in more than 30 languages.
The new 30-minute Arabic and Mandarin language news programs will be produced locally by SBS and broadcast during prime time every weeknight.
Goulburn Valley Health’s Respiratory Clinic on Graham St will be open from 8am to 4pm daily. The Shepparton Showgrounds site is open from 8.45am to 4.45pm, closing from January 1 to 3.
The Kyabram District Health Service site will be open on Wednesday, December 29, and Friday, December 31. Follow Kyabram District Health Service on Facebook for updates.
There has possibly never been a better time to be a job seeker, but it’s hard work being an employer. GROW Greater Shepparton, an initiative to connect employers with employees and vice versa, is meeting urgent demands to keep the wheels turning for some businesses.
We know the holidays present different experiences for everyone. Some find it relaxing and fun, others may find it a stressful, lonely, and even dangerous time.
Preventing family violence begins with addressing inequalities at home, in relationships, in families, and in communities.
This year, we’ve all taken steps to support and care for each other during a difficult time – and we must take the same approach when it comes to stopping family violence before it starts.
