Harrow Bush Nursing Centre Page

The $250 Power Saving Bonus
Launched by the State Government on 1 July 2022, the $250 Power Saving Bonus (PSB) is a financial package designed to assist energy consumers in Victoria.

The Power Saving Bonus program provides a one-off payment of $250 for Victorian Households to ease cost-of-living pressures and encourage Victorians to compare their household energy prices and save money. The $250 Power Saving Bonus is available to all Victorians households.

To be eligible for the $250 Power Saving Bonus, Victorian households will need to:

Have a recent residential electricity bill
Be the account holder for that bill
The $250 Bonus is available from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 and is limited to one payment per eligible household who visit the Victorian Energy Compare website or apply for the bonus with assistance from a community outreach partner.

The cost of living has increased - food and heating costs have skyrocketed along with fuel. All of these costs are impacting on every household budget.
The Harrow Neighbourhood House is able to assist households wishing to submit applications for this Power Saving Bonus.

Please ring 5588 2000 and we will assist you.

School Holiday Activity -
Jazz Dance
Where: Harrow Bush Nursing Centre
When: Thursday July 7th
Cost : $15

Always wanted to try your hand at drawing, but didn't know where to start?

Ron Penrose conducts monthly art classes at Harrow Bush Nursing Centre - Sketch with Stretch.
Cost - $20
To book ring 5588 2000

RFDS Victoria Rural Women’s GP Service at
Harrow Bush Nursing Centre

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria and Harrow Bush Nursing Centre are pleased announce that Dr Lisa Bendtsen will commence providing RFDS Rural Women’s GP Service at Harrow Bush Nursing Centre.

This service is for all genders, not only women.
Dr Bendtsen’s clinic will run every six to eight weeks starting from 14th July 2022.
RFDS Victoria delivers Rural Women’s GP Service in small rural communities throughout Victoria, with the aim of providing a gender choice for patients. The RWGPS program is provided through funding from both the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) and donors. This service is 100% bulk billed, therefore no out-of-pocket expenses.
Dr Bendtsen and the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre welcome all patients from Harrow and surrounds areas to attend her regular clinics.

Dr Lisa Bendtsen’s first clinic at Harrow Bush Nursing Centre will be 14th – 15th July, 2022.

Please contact Harrow Bush Nursing Centre on (03) 5588 2000 to book an appointment.

It's NAIDOC Week 2022 3rd - 10th July. A week which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Jazz Dance Activity Thursday July 7th 10.30am

Bookings - 5588 2000

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💡 Are you a concession card holder who hasn't applied for the State Government's $250 Power Saving Bonus - you have just three days! The current program ends 30 June.

However from 1 July, all households will be eligible, and if you're a concession card holder that applied for their $250 bonus before 30 June, you will be able to apply for it again come 1 July.

Around 230 Neighbourhood Houses have helped close to 6,000 Victorians receive the Power Saving Bonus, and they will continue to help out community members who need assistance with the online process from 1 July.

See a list of Neighbourhood Houses involved in the program: www.nhvic.org.au/power-saving-bonus-outreach-program

Find out more about the Power Saving Bonus: https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au

The Harrow Neighbourhood House has a great school holiday activity planned for Friday July 1st at 10.30am.

Come along and dance your troubles away!

School Holiday activities are back!!

Fulham Dance Company will be conducting a jazz dance session at the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre .
Time: 10.30am.
Cost : $15
Ages - 5 - 12 (Under 5 years parental supervision required)

To make bookings for this school holiday activity please ring the centre on 5588 2000

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The Defensive Driving Program 2022 has been cancelled.

New clinic opens at Hamilton

New clinic opens at Hamilton Breast screening is now more accessible for the Southern Grampians community.

Do scenarios like the one pictured confuse you? Make you double guess which car has right of way?
Book in for the Australian Driving Institute Defensive Driving Program in Harrow June 25th & 26th; and find out how to handle situations like this calmly and correctly.
Bookings for this fabulous program - in its tenth year at Harrow - close today.
Cost $180.00.
Don't miss out!
Phone 5588 2000 to book your place.

Our 'detail oriented' instructor, Tim Ramages , loves testing everyone's knowledge on Australian Road Law! Without researching the answers, what's the correct order these vehicles should go in?

Come along and have a chart and a cuppa with Kathryn Close who will talk about tips and tricks to do the things you enjoy doing.
Or maybe help you to get back to doing what you love.

Contact the centre for more information -
5588 2000

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Our 'detail oriented' instructor, Tim Ramages , loves testing everyone's knowledge on Australian Road Law! Without researching the answers, what's the correct order these vehicles should go in?

School Holiday activities are back!!

Fulham Dance Company will be conducting a jazz dance session at the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre .
Time: 10.30am.
Cost : $15
Ages - 5 - 12 (Under 5 years parental supervision required)

To make bookings for this school holiday activity please ring the centre on 5588 2000

The deadline for booking a place in the 2022 Defensive Driving Program is end of business Tuesday 14th June.

The Defensive Driving Program has been running for 10 years - past participants have gained valuable information and hands on education about driving.

BOOK NOW to secure your spot!

Contact the centre to book - 5588 2000

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June 2022 HBNC & HNH Newsletter

The June Bush Telegraph is now out and ready to read.
Lots of exciting stuff happened at the bush nursing centre in June. Read all about it in the newsletter.

Please use the link provided to read the latest HBNC Bush Telegraph

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFA0VNB2cU/AGD-pm6skEd-5A2pZLgE4A/view?utm_content=DAFA0VNB2cU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

June 2022 HBNC & HNH Newsletter Check out this document designed by HBNC.

27 MAY TO 3 JUNE

The National Reconciliation Week 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

The MS walk is on this Sunday May 29th leaving from the Centenary Park Camp Ground (the pines) Park at the toilets.

Please contact Loren Linto if you would like to join in.

***Please note***

NO YOGA TOMORROW Friday May 27th

The centre had a visit this morning from Jessie Ferguson and two of her children - Louie and new baby Clemmie - who presented the nursing staff with gifts in thanks and recognition of International Nurses and Midwives Day last week.

Pictured is Jessie Ferguson with her son Louie, nursing staff member Jo McCure (holding baby Clemmie) and nursing staff member Amy Geary

The Harrow Balmoral Football Netball Club is hosting a road safety information evening on Tuesday May 31st at the Harrow Recreation Reserve.

Thanks to Community Bank Coleraine for supporting such an important message.

Contact Janelle Tooley - Community Bank Coleraine - 0418 821 243 for bookings

In partnership with our great supporters at the Community Bank Coleraine, we are hosting a Road Safety Presentation on Tuesday 31st of May at the Harrow Rec Reserve.
In the past 22 years, our guest John has presented Carmen’s Road Safety message to over 300,000 secondary school & university students. Country drivers die on country roads. Please come to hear John Maher’s message & take it with you as you use the roads & look after yourself & your mates.

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Last week the town of Harrow had a visit from the BraVan. It was wonderful to meet Helen and Sherri and give the residents of Harrow and district the opportunity to shop for 'undergarments' and clothing without the need to leave town.

Thanks to all those who made appointments with the BraVan; the service was well supported with Friday appointments booked out, and Thursday afternoon bookings needed as well.

It would be fabulous for this visit to become a regular yearly stopover on the ladies' busy calendar.

The Harrow Bush Nursing Centre held another successful Covid-19 vaccination clinic on 19th May.

Thanks again to Wimmera Health Care Group for providing clinical and administration staff to ensure smooth running of the day.

Pictured are clinical and administration staff at the end of a successful day, and HBNC staff member Jane Sullivan and WHCG staff member Maggie busy on intake of clients.

On International Nurses Day Harrow Bush Nursing Centre received a lovely card filled with messages of thanks and gratitude from Balmoral Community College; along with yummy biscuits and chocolates.

Thank you to Balmoral Community College students and staff for thinking of us.

Pictured displaying the card and gifts are HBNC staff members Wilma McFarlane, Centre Manager Ann Vaughan; and Jane Sullivan

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As seen on ABC and Channel 9.

After an overwhelming response The BraVan will now be in Harrow offering our bespoke bra fitting service on Thursday the 19th as well as Friday the 20th May.

A professional service that puts your comfort as the highest priority. An Australian owned company that produces ethically and sustainably made lingerie and clothing.

Our service is complimentary but is tailored to the brand that we sell, and as such does not convert to other brands sizing. Bra prices start at $59.50 going up to $120 with the average price being around $85.

To book an appointment time please click the link below, select a time that suits you and provide requested information to confirm your appointment.

Helen & Sherri look forward to meeting everyone soon.

https://fittedbyHelenByrne.as.me/HARROW

We still have appointments available for the
Covid- 19 vaccination clinic scheduled for this Thursday May 19th.

To book please ring 5588 2000.

The Bra Van will be in Harrow on Friday May 20th

ONLY 2 APPOINTMENTS LEFT!

To book please use the link below or ring 5588 200 for reception staff to assist you.

https://fittedbyhelenbyrne.as.me/HARROW

This week is National Volunteer Week and the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre would like to thank and acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers. These people give so much of their time to helping ensure activities and programs here at the centre are successful; without their assistance some activities would not happen.

Thank you so much - we are very grateful.

In recognition of our wonderful volunteers, we invite you to a morning tea on WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH at 10.30am here at the centre.

RSVP 5588 2000 or [email protected]

https://fittedbyhelenbyrne.as.me/HARROW

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Please note that the Volunteer Morning Tea date has changed.

The Morning Tea will now be held on Wednesday 25th May at 10.30am.
RSVPs to the centre 5588 2000.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities A list of current job vacancies at Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria.

Thank you to all of our wonderful nurses who work so hard and care so deeply for our community.
We are truly blessed to have you here in Harrow.

Our friends at headspace Horsham have released their latest newsletter.

To see the may newsletter click on link below-

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kjJefIoRyveM4s-uMazhgERzhFs12OdO/view?usp=sharing

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Today is International Nurses Day.

Local nurses from Harrow Bush Nursing Centre, Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre and Dartmoor Bush Nursing Centre are currently attending annual Remote Area Nursing (RAN) Training.
This yearly mandatory training provides our nurses with up to date knowledge to ensure their RAN qualifications are current; resulting in high levels of care for clients in our communities.

Thank you to our wonderful nurses.