Supporting the Community Archive - Page 3 of 3

Central Coast Cycling Festival 2024

The Central Coast Cycling Festival 2024 needs like minded community groups to plan and promoted cycling for all, which may start with a cycling event. For more details contact Megan Collier by email [email protected] or call 0477 017 020. Get your community group on a bike Central Coast is a Voice for Health - Our Community, our solutions.

Phone: 0477 017 020

Cancer Council Wig Library

We understand that hair loss is a distressing side effect of cancer treatment for many people. A wig library is offered as part of our Support Services and wigs can be accessed at each of our centres in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport. Wigs are fitted by a trained staff member or volunteer and can be borrowed for as long as needed. We also have a range of turbans and headwear available. Please note that this is a free service. For more information, or to discuss your wig requirements, please call our Support Team on 1300 65 65 85. We also accept donated wigs which are then cleaned, processed and added to our wig library.Find more information on our wig library in Tasmania

Address:
Suite 2, 45 Best Street, Devonport TAS 7310

Phone: 03 6419 4200

Shingles Injection

While about one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and nearly all adults aged 50 years and older carry the inactive virus that causes shingles, the risk of developing shingles can be up to two times higher in people with immunocompromising conditions compared to those without these conditions. Shingles is a viral infection that is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox earlier in life. It can be a painful and potentially debilitating condition, and some people may also develop post-disease complications. From 1 September, the eligible population for Shingrix on the National Immunisation Program is expanding to cover more Australians aged 18 to 64 years who are considered to be at a moderate to high risk of shingles, due to an underlying condition and/or immunomodulatory/immunosuppressive treatments, as advised by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. Shingrix is a non-live vaccine. Non-live vaccines do not contain live viruses so they cannot replicate in the body and do not cause disease, even in people with weakened immune systems. Australian adults with immunocompromised conditions are encouraged to speak with their doctor or specialist for further information about their eligibility for the NIP funded shingles vaccine, and whether it is appropriate for them.

Devonport Croquet Club

The Devonport Croquet Club meets at the Devonport Country Club 66 Woodrising Avenue Devonport. Come and try croquet. To play the game the only equipment required is a mallet. Just bring a desire to have fun. Further information from the Devonport Country Club on 6427 2381 or email [email protected]

Address:
66 Woodrising Avenue Devonport

Phone: 6427 2381

Burnie Al-Anon Family Group

Burnie Al-Anon Family Group, 12 step program for families and friends of problem drinkers, at Salvation Army Church, 99 Wilson Street, Burnie, 2pm. Phone 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au

Address:
Salvation Army Church, 99 Wilson Street, Burnie

Phone: 1300 252 666

Beyond Blue – Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety - On average one in 3 women and one in 5 men will experience Anxiety in their lifetime. Over 2 million people in Australia experience anxiety each year. Anxiety is more than feeling stressed during a a short period but when these feelings don't go away. Anxiety may have symptoms such as panic attacks, chest tightening, excessive fear and worry, compulsive behaviours and advoidance of particular situations. Check out the full list at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/checklist.

Depression - Over 1 million people in Australia experience depression each year, one in 6 women and one in 8 men will experience depression in their lifetime. Depression is a continuous feeling of been low, sadness and moodiness for extensive time periods and can affect your mental or physical health. Checkout further information about depression at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/depression.

Contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4643 or email or chat at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport

Phone: 1300 22 4636

RSL Veteran Support

RSL Veteran support is here to help. Support for all veterans and their families include: wellbeing advocacy, social work, employment assistance, DVA compensation advocacy and housing assistance. Their aim is to make Tasmania a place where all veterans and their families can thrive. Call 6242 8900 or email [email protected]. Call 6242 8900 9 to 5 Mon to Fri to support the Tasmanian Veterans

Address:
ANZAC House
206 New Town Road
New Town Tas 7008

Phone: 6242 8900

Central Coast Community Gardens

Come along, all welcome to the Central Coast Gardens. The Penguin Gardens have a working bee every Wednesday from 10am to 12 and during Summer Saturdays from 4pm to dusk. The Gardens are located at 235 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin. The Sulphur Creek Gardens meet every Saturday at 310 Preservation Drive, Sulphur Creek, located next the hall or come anytime for a visit. The Turners Beach Garden meets every Saturday from 10am onwards at the Esplande, Turners Beach next to the hall or come anytime for a visit