Living and Working in Shepparton, Victoria. INFORMATION PACK

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Living and Working in Shepparton, Victoria. INFORMATION PACK.

CONTENTS.

LIVING IN SHEPPARTON 3

Attraction, Culture and Climate 4

Getting around Shepparton 5

Local facilities 6

Eating Out 8

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – SHEPPARTON CAMPUS 9

Going Rural Health student support team 10

Accommodation 11

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHEPPARTON 12

This information booklet has been developed to provide you with relevant information about your living and working arrangements within Shepparton Australia. We acknowledge that re‐locating to a new region is a daunting yet exciting experience, and there are many logistical aspects to consider. Therefore the ‘Going Rural Health’ team wish to make this transition as easy for you as possible. Please consider the information in this booklet as a general guide to living and working in Shepparton, Victoria. Our information booklet contains general information and is to be used as a guide only.

This activity has been supported by the Australian Government Department of Health through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program programme. The Department of Rural Health takes no responsibility or liability of the accuracy of the information provided in this document or information provided on the listed websites. This booklet does not endorse the products/services listed throughout.

LIVING IN SHEPPARTON:

Shepparton is located in the Hume region, in the north‐east of Victoria around 190km from Melbourne. It is home to approximately 63,000 people.

The city of Shepparton is at the centre of the Greater Shepparton region, with many diverse towns and communities located in the surrounds. An easy drive to riverside locations, as well as the snowfields, and surrounded by wineries.

Shepparton’s largest industry by employment is health care and social assistance. The median age is 38 years old, with ~4% of the total population being of Indigenous origin. There is also a high proportion of residents from various multicultural backgrounds, including: Italian; Arabic; Turkish; and Albanian. Shepparton is also a declared ‘Refugee Welcome Zone’.

ATTRACTIONS, CULTURE AND CLIMATE:

Shepparton is renowned for farming and irrigation, but also has a rich World War II and Aboriginal history. The Goulburn River forms the backbone of the region, bringing life to the rich agricultural landscape.

Heritage Centres located in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Murchison, Tatura and Merrigum are filled with the history of the World War II internment camps; to the history of farming and irrigation. The historic river crossing of McGuires Punt over the Goulburn is the location for the Shepparton Heritage Museum. Filled with Shepparton treasures and home of the family history group, the Museum gives you an insight as to how Shepparton used to be and the importance of rivers to the local towns.

Other notable attractions include: the Victoria Lake precinct – where you can picnic, walk, or ride by the waterfront; fish, boat, or canoe on the lake itself. The region’s wetlands include Cussen Park in Tatura, Gemmills Swamp in Mooroopna and Reedy Swamp in Shepparton. Shepparton is also home to the Australian Botanic Gardens, Lower Goulburn National Park and the Shepparton Regional Park.

The Shepparton region has a temperate climate. Summers are hot and dry, spring and autumn are typically warm, whilst winter mornings that are cold and frosty turn in to bright sunny days.

Season Average maximum Average minimum Summer (December to February) 30.6 C 14.3 C Autumn (March to May) 20.8 C 8.8 C Winter (June to August) 9.4 C 3.6 C Spring (September to November) 22.1 C 7.8 C

Greater Shepparton is about experiencing and soaking up its diversity and discovering all the region has to offer.

Greater Shepparton is home to a variety of stone fruit, apples, pears, cherries, olives, grapes, tomatoes and meat and dairy products. You can visit producers, cellar doors and farm gate outlets throughout the region – particularly popular is the ‘Farm Gate Trail’ which passes through the towns of Yarrawonga Mulwala, Cobram‐Barooga, Barmah and Nathalia.

Greater Shepparton is home to the Shepparton Art Museum, affectionately known as SAM, and home to the renowned Sam Jinks sculpture “Woman and Child”. The region’s unique public art exhibition, MooovingArt, sees over 90 colourful life‐sized cows scattered throughout the area.

Other notable attractions include: Aquamoves – Shepparton’s premier fitness and leisure centre; Inflatable World; SPC KidsTown; Riverlinks; and Shepparton Golf Club.

GETTING AROUND SHEPPARTON:

Getting around Shepparton is easy, the city is well signposted and easy to navigate.

Public Transport.

Buses and taxis operate a regular service throughout Greater Shepparton. Local bus timetables are available from the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on 1800 808 839, while taxis can be booked by calling (03) 5822 2214 OR 131 008.

V‐Line trains and buses run numerous times a day from Southern Cross Train Station in Melbourne to Greater Shepparton. For travel information and an up to date timetable, please visit the V‐Line website (https://www.vline.com.au/) or phone 136 196. If traveling to and from Melbourne Airport, Airport Direct have a regional bus service that connects with coach and train timetables in Wangaratta, Benalla and Shepparton – please visit http://www.airportdirect.com.au/ for more information.

Myki is your ticket to travel on trains and buses in the Goulburn Valley region. For more information on the myki card, please visit: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki

Driving Yourself.

The Hume and Midland Fwy’s are the main routes into Shepparton, with the option to explore the Goulburn River Valley region if travelling between Sydney or Melbourne and Shepparton.

(http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/maps‐and‐guides/!/view/travelling‐to‐within‐greater‐shepparton‐1078)

Given the nature of the weather patterns in the area, there may be road closures at particular times of the year that may affect your journey. For up to date emergency information and warnings, please see the VicEmergency website (www.emergency.vic.gov.au), or the VicEmergency app.

LOCAL FACILITIES:

Shopping:

 Regional markets: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/events/markets  Pental Factory Sales: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/shopping‐and‐ markets/!/view/pental‐factory‐sales‐1035  Shepparton Marketplace: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/shopping‐and‐ markets/!/view/shepparton‐marketplace‐1056  SPC Factory Sales: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/shopping‐and‐ markets/!/view/spc‐factory‐sales‐1037  Riverside Plaza Shepparton: http://www.riversideplazashepparton.com.au/

Plus more!

Entertainment:

 Village Cinemas: http://villagecinemas.com.au/cinemas/shepparton  Fun City: https://www.funcity.com.au/?setsite=shepparton  Inflatable World: http://www.inflatableworldoz.com.au/stadiums/shepparton/  Kingfisher Cruises Barmah: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐and‐ golfing/!/view/kingfisher‐cruises‐barmah‐1009  Star Bowl Tenpin Bowling: http://www.oztenpin.com.au/our‐locations/shepparton/  Riverside Gardens Garden Centre & Mini Golf: http://www.riversidegardens.com.au/site/  Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐ and‐golfing/!/view/shepparton‐greyhound‐racing‐club‐1072

Plus more!

Medical facilities:

 Shepparton Medical Centre (49 Graham St – next door to Melbourne Uni Campus; Ph: 5823 3100)  Nixon Street Medical Centre (46 Wyndham St; Ph: 5822 1000)  Wyndham House Clinic (96 Maude St, Ph: 5820 3400)  Princes Park Clinic (172 Welsford St, Ph: 5821 9655)  GV Specialist Centre (20 Wyndham St, Ph: 5820 0500)  Goulburn Valley Health (Graham St – opposite Melbourne Uni Campus, has an emergency department also – please call ‘000’ for all emergencies)

Plus more!

Health / leisure:

 Aquamoves: http://www.aquamoves.com.au/  Cycle in Greater Shepparton: https://issuu.com/prominentgroup/docs/cycle_in_greater_shepparton?e=2110454/2862675  Dookie Rail Trail: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐and‐ golfing/!/view/dookie‐rail‐trail‐1004  Murchison Rail Trail: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐and‐ golfing/!/view/murchison‐rail‐trail‐1011  River Country Adventours: http://adventours.com.au/tours/shepparton_tours.htm

 Shepparton Gold Club: http://www.sheppartongolf.net.au/  Victoria Park Lake: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐and‐ golfing/!/view/victoria‐park‐lake‐1018  Walk in Greater Shepparton: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/see‐and‐do/recreation‐and‐ golfing/!/view/walk‐in‐greater‐shepparton‐1019  Shepparton Tri Club: http://www.sheppartontriclub.com.au/  Challenge Shepparton (Triathlon): http://www.challengeshepparton.com.au/  Shepparton Adventure Club (outdoor activities and bushwalking: http://www.shepadventureclub.org.au/about‐us.html  Shepparton Native Garden Club: https://www.facebook.com/sheppartonnativegardenclub.club

Plus more!

Banks:

See the links below for bank locations, opening hours and ATMs. The postcode for Shepparton is 3630.

 NAB ‐ see www.nab.com.au/locations for nab, and rediATM  Westpac ‐ see www.westpac.com.au/locateus/#/  ANZ – see www.locate.anz.com/anz/australia/  Bendigo Bank – see www.bankofmelbourne.com.au/locator#/  Commonwealth Bank – see www.commbank.com.au/digital/locate‐us/  Bank of Melbourne – see https://www.bankofmelbourne.com.au/locator#/  Rabobank – see www.rabobank.com.au/branch/  Goulburn Murray Credit Union – see https://www.gmcu.com.au/locations‐mobile

Child care facilities:

Visit www.careforkids.com.au/child‐care‐centre/vic and enter 3630.

Supermarkets:

 Woolworths / Safeway; High & Archer Street AND Benalla Rd (Shepparton Marketplace)  Coles; Cnr Vaughan St & Maude St  Aldi; 428 Wyndham St  IGA; 177‐193 Numurkah Rd

EATING OUT IN SHEPPARTON:

Shepparton has a range of places to dine out, catering for a variety of cuisines, diets and budgets. Some of the more popular facilities are listed below, including their price range.

Cafes:

 Lemon Tree Café; 98 Fryers Street. Pubs: $$‐$$$  The Last Straw Café;  Australia (Aussie) Hotel; 24‐26 Keppel St. 73 Fryers St. $$‐$$$ $$‐$$$  Fryers Street Food Store;  Goulburn Valley (GV) Hotel; 53 Fryers St. 223 High St. $$‐$$$ $$‐$$$  Noble Monks;  Vic Hotel; 126 Maude St. Cnr Fryers & Wyndham St. $$‐$$$ $$$  Nourish; Restaurants’ and wine bars: 86 Fryers Street. $$‐$$$  The Teller Collective; 55 Fryers St. Take‐away: $$$  Lutfiye Shish Kebab;  Thai Orchid Restaurant; 338 Wyndham St. 29 Nixon St. $ $$  Gino's Pizza and Pasta;  Bicaro's; Shop 4 / 326 Archer St. 30 North St. $ $$  Nando’s;  Bohjass Restaurant and Wine Bar; 301 Wyndham St. 276 Wyndham St. $ $$$  Domino's Pizza Shepparton;  Shepparton Club; 3/50 MacIntosh St. 455 Wyndham Street. $ $$‐$$$  Biriyani Hut;  Thai Coconut; 191 Corio St. 66 High St. $ $$‐$$$  Branditt ave take‐away;  Cellar 47 Restaurant & Wine Bar; 7 Branditt Ave. 170 High St. $ $$‐$$$  Noodle Canteen;  Diggers Bistro (RSL); Shop 3 | 19 Vaughan Street. 88 Wyndham St. $ $$‐$$

Only a small number of the many restaurants in the area are listed. Find more on Trip advisor at: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants‐g255357‐Shepparton_Greater_Shepparton_Victoria.html

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH – SHEPPARTON.

The University of Melbourne established its Department of Rural Health at Shepparton in February 1999, to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and undertake research in the rural setting. In 2001, the Rural Clinical School was established. In February 2002, the Department of Rural Health was established to incorporate the Department of Rural Health and the Rural Clinical School. The Department enables undergraduate health professionals to undertake a period of their training in rural environments, and provides rural communities with greater access to teaching and research facilities and greater clinical support. CAMPUS MAP:

GOING RURAL HEALTH STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM:

‘Going Rural Health’ is a Commonwealth funded initiative run by the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH), as part of the University of Melbourne. Our programs have been developed to support Nursing and Allied Health students undertaking placements in a rural setting throughout the broader Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Ballarat regions. Our team actively works with health services and education providers, along with students directly to assist and improve the learning and experiences that students gain during their rural clinical placements. All of our programs and initiatives are targeted towards developing our future rural health workforce. Some of the ways we are assist are: ‐ Accommodation ‐ Promote other local accommodation options for students ‐ Clinical supervisor support & training ‐ Work with local organisations to develop pathways in the health workforce ‐ Financial assistance through student support schemes ‐ Training in Cultural Competency in Aboriginal Health ‐ Online Introduction to Rural Health Training

Team Members: Shepparton Campus:

 Keryn Bolte (Student Placement Manager)  Renee McCance (Education Support Co‐ordinator)  Cath Cosgrave (Research Fellow – Nursing and Allied Health Rural Workforce)  Ash Sloan (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)

Wangaratta Campus:

 Kirrian Steer (Education Co‐ordinator/Simulation Co‐ordinator)  Ben Flanigan (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)  Joelene Mitchell (Student Placement Project Officer)

Ballarat Campus:

 Trish Thorpe (Education Support Co‐ordinator)  Charmaine Swanson (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)

For more information, see our website: http://goingruralhealth.com.au/

ACCOMODATION:

The University of Melbourne’s UDRH has accommodation is to support health professional student’s clinical placements within our region. The accommodation is available to both undergraduate and post graduate health professional students.

Residents are allocated a bedroom, while the kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities are shared. (Rural health students also have access to accommodation managed by health service partners.)

All bedrooms in Department of Rural Health accommodation have a bed (either single or double), a desk with chair, bookcase, wardrobe, drawers and bedside table. A mattress and mattress protector are also provided. You should bring your own bed linen, including:

 Sheets and pillow case  Pillow  Doona/quilt/blankets

You may also wish to bring a:

 Study lamp  Stereo with headphones  Computer and TV with you

To make an accommodation enquiry for the Shepparton region, please visit the following website, and follow instructions:

http://goingruralhealth.com.au/portfolio‐item/shepparton‐campus‐accommodation/

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHEPPARTON:

For more information on the region, and what it has to offer, please visit the web links below.

Visit Shepparton website: http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/

Greater Shepparton Council: http://greatershepparton.com.au/

Official visitor guide: http://greatershepparton.com.au/visitors/official‐visitor‐guide

More links have been provided in the relevant information sections above. CONTACT US:

Should you have any further questions, queries or concerns about placement in the Shepparton region, please don’t hesitate to contact the ‘Going Rural Health’ team on the following details: General enquiries

Website: www.goingruralhealth.com.au

Phone: (03) 5823 4500

Email: going‐[email protected]

Specific enquiries:

Website: www.goingruralhealth.com.au

Phone: (03) 58234549

Email: [email protected]