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📢 COVID RESTRICTIONS UPDATE - TUE 27-JULY 📢

And we're back...!

With lockdown now lifted and some restrictions remaining in place, we are happy to say we can be back in person from tomorrow Wed 28-July and we look forward to seeing you all back in the House!

The Community Composting program will be back up and running then as well.

We still need to be vigilant and stay safe and well as we go so please keep the following in mind:

> You will need to wear a mask indoors and outdoors in line with restrictions.
> Maintain awareness of any new case exposure sites that may be announced.
> Get tested if you have any symptoms. Current testing sites can be found here.
> Get vaccinated if you can. Current vaccination locations can be found here.
> If you need practical support please reach out to Darebin Council for the various services on offer locally.

If you or a loved one are finding things especially hard to deal with right now please contact the following services to talk to someone that can help:

> Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Health Services - 03 9274 9898
> Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
> Lifeline - 13 11 14
> Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367
> Victorian Aboriginal Health Service - 03 9403 3300

Take care of yourself and each other and we'll all get through this!

The Team @ Span

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Span Community House is a dynamic hub of community, learning, assistance, support and sustainability, in the heart of Thornbury, providing community development opportunities.

We offer a diverse range of programs covering areas from digital literacy to art, health and wellbeing to gardening. We offer skill development, pathways to further study or employment, information sharing, support and assistance service, and activities for fun.

What is the advantage of visiting and engaging with a local community organisation? Supporting Span supports the community. Activities are excellent value for money as fees are calculated to only cover costs. Tutors and facilitators are skilled and qualified, and class sizes are kept to a minimum allowing individual attention and support from tutors. Staff and volunteers at Span offer a comfortable, supportive, welcoming and friendly environment.

Everyone is welcome. Our facilities are accessible for all. If you wish to enrol in a course or activity, meet other community members, require some support or assistance, then Span is the place for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to Span. It’s your house!

Colleen Duggan
Manager

Are you caring for someone in your family? Span is here to help!

We would like to run some events and activities for you.

These could include regular shared lunches with other Carers, information sessions or discovering your own employment options.

Let us know what you need by completing the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGS6XZ5

You might also take a look at the Carers Gateway website run by our Australian Government. It has lots of helpful information about how to talk to health professionals, how to find respite and your eligibility for concessions and discount cards.

https://www.carergateway.gov.au

The DHHS, Red Cross and BSL have partnered in the Extreme Hardship Support Program and is delivering emergency financial assistance, information and referrals to people living in Victoria who are experiencing significant hardship as a result of COVID-19 but who are unable to access Commonwealth income support or the International Student Emergency Relief Fund.

Click here website for further information. Information is available in a variety of languages or interpreters are available.