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From the Dorset House Team |
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This month we are celebrating our local community in Dorset and how you all pull together and care for one another in good times and in hard times! In good times, we think of the recent community-led groups who meet at the house to learn, share and create. The Craft Group has a small but dynamic group who support one another and have formed a strong connection. The Craft Group is a very caring space, and across a wide range of ages, many of the group find connection and a place to pursue their interests. The Ukelele Group was started by a local community member and runs on Monday afternoons, with a growing group of budding musicians and no upper age limit. If you are interested in either of these groups, please contact Dorset House.
In hard times, we think of the recent severe weather event that affected our area. There are still people facing the impact of damage and loss in our community, and we encourage them to seek support from those around them, from services and at Dorset House. However, the primary response we saw from our community was one of strength and generosity. People cared for one another and shared what they had, whether it was water or food, generators, electricity or time. What a great community we have! Dorset House has spent the last two weeks also responding to needs created by extreme weather and loss of power. During this time, we were able to provide food and water relief packages to 190 households and support community members with over 35 grant applications for financial support. |
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THE GARDEN AND VEGGIE SALES
Potatoes - $2 per 1 KG bag
Onions - $2 per Bag
Swedes - $2 per Bag
Carrots - $2 per bag
Beetroot - $2 per Bag
Other Assorted produce is priced as harvested. |
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EATING WITH FRIENDS
Oct 18th - Nugget Seller’s - Senior’s Week
Nov 8 - Lietenna Hall - $30
To book a spot, call Pat 0457 162 887
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HEART WALKING GROUPS
We are proud partners of the Dorset Heart Walking groups.
Groups in Scottsdale inlcude:
- Scottsdale Strutters - Tuesday 9.30am, Hedley Street Carpark (Peter - 0419 119 608)
- Awesome Dorset Walkers - Thursday 9.30am, House Paddock Cafe (Mae - 0407 533 618)
For more information see the Heart Walker Website or ring us on 63522765. |
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POLLYWOG PLAYGROUP
Play, craft, activities, games, and stories!
Wednesdays in school terms. Ages 0-5.
10.30 am - 12 noon |
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LINE DANCING AT LEDGERWOOD HALL
10am – 11am on Thursdays in School Terms.
Contact 0481 995 113 |
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Anglicare Financial Counselling
Providing counseling and information for debt, consumer rights and responsibilities, superannuation, bankruptcy, referral to legal aid, money management and budgeting.
Availability: At the House on the second Thursday of every month. Call 1800 243 232.
Dorset Wellbeing Network
A network of support providers located in and around Dorset, contact manager@dorsethouse.org.au
Availability: Quarterly
Women's Legal Service
Providing legal services and advice for women and female identified people
Call their advice line on 1800 682 468
Availability: Weekly 9am - 1pm on Tuesdays
Yemaya Women's Support
Face-to-face and/or phone service for ALL women inclusive of religion, identity, ability, sexuality, social background or culture.
Yemaya Women's Support Service is not a crisis service.
IF YOU ARE IN DANGER - PLEASE CALL 000
Availability: At the House every second Thursday. Call (03) 6334 0305
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This newsletter is produced with the assistance of
Bridget Archer MP, Federal Member for Bass. |
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Copyright 2024, Dorset Community House, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
3 Cameron Street, Scottsdale, Tasmania 7260
Phone: 0474 100 219
Email: admin@dorsethouse.org.au |
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