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Seven grassroots community groups backing men’s …

WEBHey Mate. Founded in Geelong, Hey Mate provides a safe and inclusive space for men to talk openly about their mental health, foster community and support one another. At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, when community gatherings and running clubs were taken away and everyone was craving connection, founder Gabe McClelland …

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Euphoria Social is the new organisation taking on LGBTQIA

WEBEuphoria Social enters the stage as Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ events and party-planning brand, ready to raise awareness and break down stigmas on community mental health. Despite progress in recent years, many LGBTQIA+ people still face adversity in their personal lives, which can lead to social isolation and hopelessness, …

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Bay City Health Group is the latest integrated health and …

WEB1) you can visit our website www.baycityhealth.com.au and book any appointment online; 2) you can call the clinic on 03 5229 3220; 3) Pop into the clinic and make a booking through our receptionist. Bay City Health is located at 5/368 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong.

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A new support service has arrived for LGBTIQA+ people in Geelong

WEBTo access services please call 9663 6733 or email [email protected]. You can read more about the announcement here. If you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and need further support, there are other services available: Switchboard offer free and anonymous counselling, resources and referrals. 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight, 7 days …

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Geelong’s getting a $16M hub to treat mental health and …

WEBAnd it’s about time. In some astoundingly brilliant news from the Barwon Health team, people in the Geelong region will soon be able to access mental health services from a central location in the heart of Geelong, thanks to a $16-milion investment from the State Government.. Taking over the office space at 181 Moorabool Street, the …

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New mental health facility opens in North Geelong, easing …

WEBThe McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Labor Government’s $801 million Mental Health Beds Expansion Program, which is delivering 260 new mental health inpatient beds across Victoria – going above and beyond the recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.. The …

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Australia's Largest Indoor Hemp and Cannabis event is returning …

WEBAustralia’s largest indoor hemp and cannabis expo Hemp, Health & Innovation (HHI) is heading back to Melbourne over 2 MASSIVE days this December following the success of its debut last year. With over 20,000 attendees across the last three years at its Sydney location, HHI Expo is the only event in Australia for ANYONE seeking information and

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Geelong Illustrators are hosting a massive group art exhibition for

WEBGeelong Illustrators were donated her art materials and artworks, and rather than let the beautiful artworks sit there, they wanted to raise money to support the cause, the best way they know how. “We will be running a very special group art exhibition for mental health with proceeds going towards headspace Geelong,” the event reads.

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Championing men’s mental wellbeing in Geelong, Right Mate is …

WEBThe Geelong Racing Club has teamed up with Right Mate to raise money for mental health this June. Founded by a desire to change the narrative and stigma surrounding men’s mental health, Right Mate was launched by Geelong locals Chris Lytas and Luke Outerbridge, two individuals passionate about not only encouraging the …

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Victoria is making it free to study to become a nurse or

WEBAll new domestic students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing or midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs. Students will receive $9,000 while they study and the remaining $7,500 if they work in Victorian public health services for two years. More midwives will join the workforce

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Time to shine Geelong, people are growing mullets to raise funds …

WEBBusiness in the front, party in the back. After gaining traction in the late ’70s and peaking in the ’80s, the mullet became one of the most iconic hairstyles of all time.

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Australian comedy legend Steve Hughes talks music, comedy

WEBAustralian comedy legend Steve Hughes talks music, comedy, mental health and a new show

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A luxe new hot springs and spa destination is opening in Phillip …

WEBThe hot springs will be set in Newhaven, next to The Cape Kitchen waterfront restaurant. This project was originally meant to open in February 2022, but has since been pushed back to opening some time in 2023. Original plans for the project involved over 45 bathing pools of varying sizes from small ankle-deep podiatry wading areas through to

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Prepare to get steamy, there are two new hot springs and spa

WEBAs we love a good hidden oasis, the news of the Phillip Island Hot Springs Project was music to our ears. Set to open in February 2022 in Newhaven, the hot springs will comprise over 45 bathing pools of varying sizes from small ankle-deep podiatry wading areas through to relaxation pools able to sit 10 people, day spas, treatment rooms and

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'Life changing': Affordable public fertility care arrives in Geelong

WEBThe public fertility care initiative is projected to assist up to 5,000 individuals annually, providing approximately 3,375 treatment cycles. By making these services publicly available, the government aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with fertility treatments, supporting families during what can be a challenging and emotionally …

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A Portarlignton artist is raising money for cancer research using …

WEBFor Trung Truong, he sees golf as a challenge, a rewarding one at that, and since first picking up the clubs six years ago, he’s been hooked ever since. “It’s not just the idea of hitting the ball I love going for the walk with friends after work and meeting new people are part of […]

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Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns for the first time since 2019

WEBThe region’s ultimate culinary experience, Geelong’s Longest Lunch, is back for the first time since 2019! Hosted by the Barwon Health Foundation, Geelong’s Longest Lunch takes place on Friday March, 17 at a stunning new location overlooking Geelong’s waterfront. Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here .

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Jimmy Barnes announces Hell of a Time national tour, festival …

WEBRock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to make a triumphant return to the stage, announcing a series of tour dates after his recovery from open heart surgery late last year. The iconic musician, known for his powerful voice and electrifying performances, was hospitalised on 27th November due to bacterial pneumonia. However, his condition worsened with

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