Christie Centre

15/01/2026

💙 Community Supporting Community 💙

The Christie Centre was proud to donate Good360 scrunchies to support the Mildura Big Freeze charity event 🧊

It’s a small gesture, but one made with a lot of heart — helping raise awareness and funds for vital research, while backing a cause that brings our community together.

Together, we can make a difference. 💙💪

10/01/2026

This week’s heatwave across Australia has been intense, and for many in our community it’s more than just uncomfortable.

For people with disability, extreme heat can be dangerous. It can increase the risk of illness, impact medications, and make daily life harder to manage.

People living with mental health or substance use conditions are especially at risk: sleep disruption, medication side effects, and impaired temperature regulation can all make hot weather much more dangerous.

Cognitive disabilities such as intellectual disability, dementia or Alzheimer’s can make it harder to recognise symptoms or take action to stay safe.

People with spinal cord injuries are also highly vulnerable in the heat. Many lose the ability to sweat, making it harder to cool down naturally. Without access to water and cooling systems, the risk of heat-related illness increases significantly.

💡 Simple actions can reduce risk:
– Keep indoor spaces cool with fans, curtains, or AC
– Stay hydrated, water is best
– Avoid going out in the hottest parts of the day
– Check in on friends, family or clients
– Be aware of how medications might affect heat tolerance

Check in on someone if you can, and stay cool! 💛🧊

09/01/2026

Christmas chaos? Completed it 🎄😂
Christmas left us with amazing pics we can’t not post 🎄❤️

Laughs, creativity, and the incredible people who make Christie Centre so special, this is what it’s all about!

It’s been a hot one this week 🥵 and we’ve missed seeing all your faces — but we’re back tomorrow and can’t wait to be together again!

Hope your year’s kicked off with as much joy as ours!

08/01/2026

AroundAgain Closing at 12pm, Friday January 9th

Due to the forecast extreme heat again today and in the interest of keeping our staff, participants, volunteers, and customers safe, the AroundAgain Shop, Builders Yard, Receivals Station, Document Destruction and Container Deposit facility will all be closed at 12pm today.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritise wellbeing during these extreme conditions.

We plan to fully reopen on Saturday at our usual operating times.

Thank you for your continued support — please stay safe and hydrated. 💛

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Nursery Closed

Due to the extreme heat expected the GrowAbility Nursery will be closed today and will reopen Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

08/01/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems.🌡️

While anyone can be affected, people who are young, old, pregnant, socially isolated, have acute or chronic health problems or limited ways to keep cool, are more at risk.

Tips to protect yourself and others:
🧊 Stay cool. Use air conditioning or a fan. Wear light, loose clothing. Keep skin wet with a spray bottle, sponge or by taking cool showers. If you can’t keep cool at home, think about going to a public pool or air-conditioned building.

💧 Stay hydrated. Keep drinking fluids before you feel thirsty, especially if outdoors and performing physical activity.

👪 Check in with family, friends and neighbours. Let people know you are OK and check in with those who are at increased risk and may need support.

📆 Plan ahead. Watch the forecast and plan activities at cooler times of day.

🚗 Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars.

🆘 If needed, ring Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24 or contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
🌡️

08/01/2026

**Container Deposit Collection – AroundAgain**

Due to very high demand following Christmas and New Year, we are unable to accept any further container deposits today (Thursday).

We will reopen container deposit collections tomorrow, Friday, during our regular operating hours.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

AroundAgain Team

07/01/2026

Dear Customers,

Due to the forecast extreme heat over the next two days, GrowAbility will be closing early today at 12:00pm and will be closed all day tomorrow to ensure the safety of all our staff.

We will reopen on Saturday the 10th at our regular trading hours.

Take care and stay out of the heat

06/01/2026

🌡️ Extreme Heat Update – Christie Centre & Social Enterprises 🌡️

With extreme heat (> 40oC) forecast over the coming days, the Christie Centre and our Social Enterprises will be making temporary changes to services and operating hours to keep everyone safe.

To protect the wellbeing of participants, staff, volunteers and the wider community:

• Some services or activities may be adjusted, shortened or paused
• Outdoor activities may be reduced or cancelled
• Opening and closing times may change at short notice

These decisions are made with the health and safety of our people as our highest priority.

We will share information and any changes as they occur on our pages and appreciate your understanding and patience.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact us. Please take care in the heat, stay hydrated and check in on one another.

Thank you for your continued support of the Christie Centre and our social enterprises 💛

03/01/2026

Starting the new year one beat at a time! 🥁✨
And this drumming legend is leading the way. Kicking off 2026 with energy, focus and serious style behind the kit 🙌

31/12/2025

2026 is here — and we’re stepping into it with gratitude, purpose and big dreams ✨

This year, we’re looking forward to:
🌟 More creative expression through ArtRageUs
🌟 More employment opportunities through Christie Works
🌟 More confidence-building through Christie Connections
🌟 And most of all, more moments of community and belonging

Thank you to everyone who walked alongside us in 2025 🙌🥂