OMEO REGION SUPPORTED BY NEWS SHEET

10 th February 2021 AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT 20 Cents SERVING ENSAY, , OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.

NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES: District Diary Email: [email protected] th Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au Wednesday 10 Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898 Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.30amreturns 3.30pm Listen with Lorna live radio O.S.C.A.R. fm 10.00am –12.00 Eastwood Vets in Omeo Medical Services-Omeo Region Thursday 11th For URGENT Medical Care call 000 Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup 10.30 to 12.00pm National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080 Omeo Opportunity Shop open ………… 12.30 to 3.30pm Omeo Medical Centre GP Clinic-51590140 Men’s Shed OPEN . ……….. 10.00am to 2.00pm Monday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Main Street Vets in Omeo Wednesday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Thursday 9.00am-12.00pm Friday 12th Friday 9.00am-12.00pm Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.30am returns3.30pm Sunday & Public Holiday Clinics Joker Poker is back ! At the Golden Age Hotel……...7.00pm (Call Clinic for times) All appointments for Clinics are by Saturday 13th APPOINTMENT ONLY AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms . 2.00pm call 51590140 to make a booking. Omeo Opportunity Shop Open ……. 11.00am to 3.00pm Due to the Covid-19 restrictions we are limited to 4 people in our waiting room, please ensure you Sunday 14th arrive for your appointment on time. Omeo Golf Club………………………………… 12.30pm Blood Collection Changes) Anglican Church Omeo Due to Covid-19 pre– cautions Blood collections are by Monday 15th APPOINTMENT ONLY Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.30am return 3.30pm Outreach service appointments with the GP can be made Rhyme Time Omeo Library………………10.30 – 11.00am

at Ensay & Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centres. th Ensay Bush Nursing Centre—51573215 Tuesday 16 Tuesday 9.30am-12pm Men’s Shed OPEN…………………….. 10.00am to 2.00pm Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre– 51594210 Omeo Opportunity Shop open ………… 1.30 to 4.30pm Tuesday 1.30pm-4.30pm & Thursday 2pm-4.30pm **************************************** N. B THE GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBERS A sense of humour is part of the art of leadership, 36. Tony Pendergast … Leanne McCormack of getting along with people, of getting things done. 45. J. & G. …. Sammy H.

SNAPDRAGON,S JOKE Amicus. Mom and Dad were trying to console little Susie, whose dog Skipper had recently died.

REMEMBER THIS !!While your out!! "You know," Mom said, "it's not so bad. Skipper's probably up in Heaven right now, keep calm and, Carry your Mask !! having a grand old time with God."

Susie stopped crying and asked, "What would God want with a dead dog?" Benambra General Store Misty Trading, Trading Hours..8am-5.30pm weekdays. 7.30am-5.00pm weekends. Post Office, Hot food, Takeaway Bottle Shop, Gas Bottles, ULP, ALPINE WINTER MIX DSL. Lovely Happy Team to help you out. Phone: 51 599 209

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Proudly using De Lorenzo Products made from See some of ’s remote high plant ingredients, no animal testing or byproucts, country on horseback. Rides from no petrochemicals, quality endorsed company 2 hours, 1/2 day & full day Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses & Australian owned & Made. and tracks to suit all standards of riders. OPEN TUES – FRIDAY. Bookings essential (SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT) www.horsetreks.com The Salon will re-open 20th January 2021. [email protected] Phone : 5159 7241

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157 Day Avenue Omeo Next to Post Office Open 7 days 9.00am to 5.00pm IN STOCK, HUGE RANGE OF NEW TRENDY DRESSES AVAILABLE … GET IN EARLY-ALSO IN STOCKJUMPERS/ JACKETS/ JEANS/ TOPS/ SKIRTS/ MENS SHIRTS/ JUMPERS/ / SHOES/ BOOTS/ HATS/ & JEWELLERY.. COME IN FOR A BROWSE.. Daily Services between - - Omeo Bairnsdale Depot - Grinters Transport, 16 Lawless Street, Bairnsdale, 3875 Melbourne Depot - Vic Freight Specialists, 13B, 13-17 Progress Street, Dandenong, 3175 Omeo Depot – Omeo Welding & Engineering & Equipment Hire, 87 Bilton Street, Omeo, 3898

Phone: (03) 5152 5778 Fax: (03) 5152 3329 Mobile: 0418 516 857 Email: [email protected]

Pallets . Parcels .  Livestock . Hay .  Machinery . Bulk  General . Wool  Refrigerated Freight . Farm Equipment

Leaves 9.30am from Bairnsdale to Omeo

M.J.S.

OMEO ELECTICAL EARTH-WORKS Pty Ltd. Give Marty or Rohan a call CONTRACTING Solar - Bore pumps/Hot water diverters/ to discuss your earthmoving needs. On & off Grid systems

Satellite &”Terry” TV - Installation • . TRUCK & TRAILER and servicing

• . EXCAVATOR. 322B Generator – Sales/Hire/Installation/Mains to • . EXCAVATOR. 329D Generator changeover switches and inlets • . BACKHOE • . BULLDOZER Electrical appliance - Repairs/Maintenance

• . BOBCAT Electrical Installations – • . WATER CART Domestic/Commercial/Industrial • . HEAVY HAULAGE FLOAT Servicing the Omeo region Phone : 03 5159 1343 Contact Jeremiah on 0418 909 978 Mob : 0428 514 254 Marty 0477 888 922 Rohan email [email protected]

YOUR LOCAL PHARMACISTS Emmanuel Pasura *** OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES *** “SPEAK TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST” PRESCRIPTIONS –WEBSTERPACKING

186 Day Avenue Omeo 3898 -MEDICATION REVIEW –MOBILITY AIDS

PH: 03 5159 1663 FAX :03 5159 1686 IN STORE BLOOD PRESSURE / GLUCOSE TESTING

AFTER HOURS : 0474 017 705 VITAMINS – PERFUMES- COSMETICS- GIFTWARE

EMAIL : [email protected] DELIVERY AVAILABLE MON-THURS 9-5 FRI. 9-6 SAT. 9-2

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General Meeting & Catch Up Wednesday, 17th February 2021 at 7:00 pm Benambra Recreation Reserve Come along – supper provided

Please call David Pooley on 0488 332 482 for RSVP

******************************************* ******************************************* OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SMALL BUT JOYFUL CROWD THAT CAME ALONG AND MADE DAY GREAT .. Award Winners were; Maureen Webb Caroline Firus Omeo Group Fire Brigades Congratulations to you all !!

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Adrian Holmes Carpenter and Joiner

Construction - Joinery Repairs & Maintenance

Over 30 Years experience

Quality Workmanship 1493 Cassilis Road, Cassilis Mob. 0400 01546 Email : [email protected]

******************************************* ******************************************* NIGHT AT THE MOVIES IN OMEO - SAVE THIS DATE On MARCH 19th 2021

Sun Cinema Bairnsdale in conjunction with Bob Yeates & his double decker bus, Shire Council & Bushfire Recovery Funds there will be an open air movie night (G rated) at the Omeo Recreation Reserve.

FREE with choc tops ice-cream & popcorn provided.

Further details to be provided in March. BYO rug, coat, seats, picnic blanket etc. Swifts Creek and Benambra communities will be informed by their organising committees in due course of their dates etc.

Open Monday to Saturday. We care about the environment and what goes onto to your scalp, hair Ph: 51591210 Fax: 51591448 and skin. Do you care what goes on your head? Choose carefully, choose AVEDA.

BUSINESS HOURS Myabi Hair is an Eco-friendly, exclusive salon offering a unique experience!

7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Saturday • The full range of Aveda 99% plant derived full spectrum colour system and aftercare products. 9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday • Highly specialised double foiling and all Aveda colour services. * Groceries & Liquor. • The only Hair & Beauty company using 100% wind power for all manufacturing. * Fresh Fruit ,Vegetables • Beautiful Aveda Gifts to purchase. • Absolutely NO animal testing and vegan friendly products.

• Aveda botanicals & flower essence for all skin types. * Fresh Meat Available • Aveda’s exquisite mineral makeup range. • Full range of Organic Eco products, sun-care for face * Gluten Free products available and body. Please call Adele on 0402 769 237

Bookings are essential. * Ice – A.T.M. Email: [email protected] Visit MyabiHairDesign on facebook and Instagram. * Special Orders Website: myabi.com.au Welcome Location – Mountain Maid Station, 71 High Forest Road, Omeo

COMPUTER SERVICES PROFFESSIONAL I.T.SOLUIONS FOR HOME AND BUSINESS • Desktop / Laptop Service Specialising in the following services Repairs and Upgrades Potable Water Cartage Transport of general freight, Agricultural goods, • Wireless and Wired Network Solutions Motorbikes, Quad bikes, Mowers • Custom built Business Packages Small tractors, SXS’s, Machinery parts, • Custom Gaming Rigs Bagged grain and much more. Reasonable rates • Surveillance Installations Truck equipped with1,000 KG. tailgate loader • Remote and Onsite Support Full tarpaulin if required, Covering East Gippsland ability to load and unload goods • No Call Out Fees with 1.6 tonne all terrain pallet jack. Truck capabilities: 6.tonne, 4x4 NEW WORLD Tray size: 5.5 mtrs x 2.4 mtrs. Transporting weekly to Omeo and districts from COMPUTERS Albury/Wodonga/Corryong Mobile & Computer Services, Repairs & Upgrades Orders phoned or emailed by Tuesday 11 am for delivery on Wednesday Call: 0491 185 144 Contact Mark for delivery charges on visit www.newworldcomputers.com.au 0428 264 480 [email protected]

LTM Contracting Omeo District Health (ODH) is located in the East Gippsland High Country (Omeo & District) and is the gateway to the spectacular Alpine region of Victoria. Omeo District Health is an integrated Small Rural Health Service that provides a wide range of health and support services to our local communities including Urgent care, Acute care, Transition care, Aged care, Primary care via our GP Clinic and a broad range of community and home based services

Youth Worker Permanent Part Time Contract Immediate Start Available

Minimum of 32 hours per fortnight - 0.42 EFT

Omeo District Health provides attractive terms and conditions including generous Salary Packaging to all contracts. Applications, addressing key selection criteria, Resume, including For all your slashing and the names of three professional referees, should be forwarded to: Katie Van Heek - People, Culture & Business Manager marked ‘Private and trenching needs call us at Confidential’, Omeo District Health, PO Box 42, Omeo Vic 3898 Or via email to [email protected] LTM Contracting and we For a full position description and application details visit our website www.odh.net.au or contact Katie VanHeek on 5159 0100 or via email at can help you out. [email protected] Omeo District Health is a merit-based equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, Phone : 0427 502 086 including diversity (LGBTIQ) and people with a disability.

Applications close 5pm 22nd February 2021

Repairs, Maintenance & Renovations Interior & Exterior Works Servicing The Omeo NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL and * Rural Fencing * Yard Building Benambra Region * Rural services Contact: Anthony Williamson * Posi track skid steer Ph: 0408 092 094 * Excavator * Slashing Email: [email protected] * Spraying

PHONE … 0427 502 086

FARM FIELD DAY

Demonstrating Effective Blackberry & Boxthorn Control Techniques

DATE: FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2021

TIME: 3 PM – 6 PM LOCATION: Tambo Valley Shooters Club, Swifts Creek, RSVP: Lisa Lee, Landcare Facilitator, Ph: 0439 591 868 E: [email protected]

IN ATTENDANCE: 1. Barton Roberts from the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce will discuss best practice woody weed removal and weed control programs from across Victoria. PH: 0409 332 258 www.vicblackberrytaskforce.com.au

2. Garth Short from Hunter Precision Agriculture will be discussing and demonstrating the use of drones in the application of herbicides in Victoria. www.hunterprecisionagriculture.com.au

3. Nick Sell, Sales Agronomist from Quickcorp will discuss Bioweed, a new Certified Organic blackberry control product. www.bioweed.com.au www.quikcorp.com.au

4. Brandon Betts from BJB Alpine Constructions will be demonstrating how a posi track with stick rake grab can be used as a tool to manage blackberry and boxthorn. Ph: 0447 848 029

5. There will be a demonstration on the correct way to use PPE and application of herbicide. As well, Landcare will discuss the successful local Woody Weeds Projects that have been occurring over the past years, supported by the East Gippsland CMA and discuss where to from here.

A COVID SAFE PLAN will be in place. You will be provided with the relevant restrictions and asked to adhere to them during this event. A light supper will be provided at the conclusion of the event. Bring the family along.

We have endured many changes and challenges recently and it’s only natural that you may be feeling stressed out or anxious because of this.

Even as we start to slowly return to our regular way of living, working and interacting, this can also feel a bit overwhelming.

#TogetherForRespectAtHome

We all cope differently during stressful times, but it’s important to always choose kindness, compassion and respect for yourself and for others. When managing change, consider turning to healthy strategies.

It’s also important to remember that you don’t have to experience all this on your own. Many of your local services are open and ready to support you during this time.

• For more support, reach out to: • Lifeline 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 • 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 • Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Local Support: • Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) • Family Violence Team - 5152 0013 • Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative - Family Violence Services - 5153 0125 • Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) – • A range of Family Violence & Therapeutic Services - 4110 2100 • Omeo District Health Social Worker - 5159 0136 • Regional Health Family Violence Outreach Support - 5154 6666

Supported by the Omeo Region Prevention of Violence Working Group and the East Gippsland Partners in Violence Prevention Network, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for the Omeo Region

Victorian Department of Health – 30 January 2021 Victorian Department of Health- 3 February 2021 New state-wide restrictions come into effect from While you may not need to wear a mask everywhere 11:59pm 3 February 2021. you should always carry one with you. You never know when you might need to pop into the shops • The limit on the number of people gathering in a while you’re out, or if you'll find yourself in a household will be reduced from 30 to 15, situation where 1.5m of distance becomes difficult to meaning the household members plus 15 visitors maintain so whenever you leave the house think: (excluding children under 12 months of age). • Phone • Masks will be mandatory in public indoor spaces. • Wallet If you have visitors in your home, it is strongly • Keys recommended that masks are worn during the • Sanitiser visit. Masks must be worn in indoor public spaces • Mask apart from when eating or drinking. If you are Find out more about easy things you can do to planning to leave your home – take a mask. protect yourself and your community: • The 75 per cent ‘return to work’ cap in both www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks public and private sectors scheduled for Monday 8 February will be paused and the current cap of STAYING WELL ADVICE 50% will remain in place.

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