Latrobe Community Health Service

Reconciliation Week Family Day
Kernot Hall, June 3, 2010, 11am - 2pm

Latrobe Community Health Service in a joint venture with Latrobe City Council, the Best Start Project and with the support and endorsement of Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Gippsland& East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative and Latrobe Valley Aboriginal Community Services Association will celebrate Reconciliation Week with a Family Day at Kernot Hall on the 3rd June 2010. This is also the 18th anniversary of the historic Mabo Decision by the High Court.

Reconciliation Week is about reconciling differences and celebrating together. This year’s focus is “Seeing it Through” and we hope that this is one of many events and actions this year to seeing through the steps to true reconciliation. We can do this by asking each other, listening to that advice as well as sharing our knowledge.

The Family Day is about having fun, celebrating together and enjoying the entertainment. The Dedlee Kultya dance group will perform; there is free food for all, dance workshops, face painting to name some.

Gambler's Help Gippsland Resource Kit Launch

Gambler's Help Gippsland Resource Kit Launch
Friday 28 May, Power Works, Ridge Road Morwell

Gambler’s Help Gippsland is launching a new resource kit to spread the word about responsible gambling and raise awareness of the services offered by Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) relating to problem gambling.

Ann Briggs, Manager of Counselling Services at LCHS explains that the resource kit is an important tool to engage with the general community as well as more targeted groups that are sometimes difficult to reach.

“One exciting initiative is the partnership between Gambler’s Help Gippsland and the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council,” said Ms Briggs. “A key part of this partnership has been to create a joint poster to help us reach those working in an industry or trade.”

Research has shown that gambling is a significant issue for workers in building and construction, due to factors including the influence of workmates and the increasing availability of gambling opportunities across the Gippsland region.

In addition to the poster the resource kit includes information brochures and flyers, a facts and figures booklet, as well as Gambler’s Help Gippsland magnets, bumper stickers, USB drives and much more.

“For the first time, Gambler’s Help Gippsland has large range of resources to support the work carried out by Gambler’s Help staff,” said Ms Briggs. “By having these resources out in the community, we are hoping that people will take note of our services and contact details and contact us when the time is right for them.”

Gambler’s Help Gippsland provides a wide range of confidential services to gamblers, their families and others affected by gambling including staff from gaming venues. These services range from financial and general counselling, community education, professional development and secondary consultation, all are available across Gippsland.

The Gambler’s Help Gippsland Resource Kit Launch is being held on Friday 28 May, 2010 at Power Works, Ridge Road Morwell. If you would like to attend the launch or find out more about Gambler’s Help Gippsland, please contact Stephanie Cohen at LCHS on 1800 242 696.