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Meet old friends, make new ones! All ages, all abilities welcome. Go and dance to live band Bushwahzee – no prior skill needed. Gather around an outdoor fire pit and chat over food purchased from food stalls or BYO picnic.
No-one likes to talk about dying but forward planning means we can choose to die in a way that reflects ourselves and our values, while leaving our loved ones with a lot less to deal with. Topics to be discussed include: options for future planning; end-of-life care; support for families; and how to embrace death as a part of life.
Organised by Nillumbik Council in partnership with Banksia Palliative Care.
Book your place by emailing agedcare@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or calling 9433 3138.
On 4 consecutive Thursdays, starting 8th August, 11am-1pm.
This course is aimed at men who may be living alone, who may be performing a caring role, or who may have experienced a recent change of circumstance that requires them to learn basic cooking, nutrition and food preparation skills. The course will be run by a healthAbility dietitian. Each session will consist of a cooking class, followed by time to sit down and enjoy the meal as a group.
The 2024 show will focus on 3D art: ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewellery and woodwork.
The 2024 show will focus on 3D art: ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewellery and woodwork.
The 2024 show will focus on 3D art: ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewellery and woodwork.
The Hurstbridge Wattle Festival has its roots firmly planted in our early rail history and is a celebration of our heritage, environment and community. Festival goers view the wattles in a blaze of glory along the Diamond Creek as they approach the township of Hurstbridge. As visitors stroll the main street, they enjoy an extensive array of entertainment, events and activities for all the family, many of them free.
The keynote speaker will be Bec Wilson from Epic Retirement. In addition, there will be a number of breakout sessions including: Nillumbik Council Strategic Planning Team on their housing strategy; Housing for the Aged Action Group on relevant government legislation; Services Australia on housing options as you age; Nillumbik Council Energy and Sustainable Living Team and Edendale Farm on energy and sustainability; and Senior Rights Victoria on caring for your assets, family home and money. There will also be a range of stallholders who you can chat with.
The activities will include carnival rides, craft stalls, food stalls, sporting clubs, CFA Tug-O-War, novelty races, a light parade, live music, demonstrations, displays and presentations.
The fair also provides opportunity for community groups, such as schools, churches, sporting clubs to fund raise and to promote their activities.
There will be extensive displays of their members’ work, with many items for sale. There will also be demonstrations of various woodworking techniques. Current groups include cabinet making, carving, woodturning, musical instrument, box making, pyrography and scroll sawing.
There will be extensive displays of their members’ work, with many items for sale. There will also be demonstrations of various woodworking techniques. Current groups include cabinet making, carving, woodturning, musical instrument, box making, pyrography and scroll sawing.
Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.
Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.
Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.
Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.
Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.
Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.
Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.
Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.