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ACCESSIBLE GUIDE FOR EAST GIPPSLAND

SOCIAL OUTINGS

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CONTENTS

Parks, picnic areas and walks 08

Sporting activities 18

Community activities 28

Markets 36

Op shops 40

Beach activities 46

Neighbourhood houses 51

Libraries 56

Community organisations 60

Social Outings: Accessible Social Guide for East Gippsland Shire, 2015. Latrobe Community Health Service.

Disclaimer: We have taken all possible care to ensure that the information in this guide is correct at the time of publication.However, prices and other details change over time. Please confirm your outing plans using the phone numbers, email addresses and websites provided.

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INTRODUCTION

There is a lack of awareness of social activities in the community that are accessible for people with an intellectual disability or acquired brain injury (ABI) and their carers.

This guide has been developed to provide information on activities and services that are accessible to everyone.

This social guide provides all the details needed to plan enjoyable outings that are accessible and value for money.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

These costs below refer to basic entrance fees or activities. In some cases, additional activities are available at extra cost and this is outlined in the booklet.

For other activities the cost depends on what you choose to do on your outing. Make sure you know what you want to do or how much you would like to spend while you are out so you have enough money.

Transport and food costs are not included in the costing and will depend on what activity you do or where you go.

Outings are presented in 4 categories

No cost (free)

Low cost ($1-$10)

Medium cost ($11+)

Activity dependent

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EAST GIPPSLAND

Throughout East Gippsland, there are many activities to enjoy.

East Gippsland has walks and parks next to rivers, in the hills and along beautiful coastlines.

You can get a bargain at an op shop or meet friends at a local neighbourhood house.

There are also galleries, libraries and plenty of sporting opportunities.

Mitchell River

Nicholson River

Tambo River

Buchan River

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River Roc

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Bem

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Cann River

Genoa River

Betka River

Mt Hotham

Dinner PlainOmeo

Swifts Creek

Ensay

Dargo

Bruthen

JohnsonvilleNicholson

BairnsdaleLindenow

WalpaLindenow South

Newlands ArmPaynesville

Eagle PointMetung

SwanReach Lake Tyers

Lakes Entrance

Nowa NowaMarlo

Orbost

Newmerella

Buchan

Bemm River

Cann River

Genoa

Mallacoota

Princes Hwy


Mitchell River

Nicholson River

Tambo River

Buchan River

Sno

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iver Brod

ribb

River Roc

ky R

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Bem

m R

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Cann River

Genoa River

Betka River

Mt Hotham

Dinner PlainOmeo

Swifts Creek

Ensay

Dargo

Bruthen

JohnsonvilleNicholson

BairnsdaleLindenow

WalpaLindenow South

Newlands ArmPaynesville

Eagle PointMetung

SwanReach Lake Tyers

Lakes Entrance

Nowa NowaMarlo

Orbost

Newmerella

Buchan

Bemm River

Cann River

Genoa

Mallacoota

Princes Hwy


PARKS, PICNIC AREAS AND WALKS


Even small towns have walks for everyone to enjoy.

Explore the walks and picnic spots that are available in one of the many towns in East Gippsland.


BAIRNSDALE East Gippsland All Abilities PlaygroundDavison Oval, Park St, Bairnsdale. Entry to the playground car park is via Macleod StA fully accessible playground that has toilet, shower, car parking, shelters, BBQs and picnic tables. There is a Liberty Swing, which enables people in wheelchairs to experience the joy of swinging at a playground, and the entire playground design has a strong emphasis upon creating an experience for people with special needs. A key to the accessible toilet (with electric hoist and a shower) and the Liberty Swing can be borrowed from the Bairnsdale Police Station.Contact: East Gippsland Shire 5153 9500

East Bairnsdale Boot Camp

East Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House, 24 Hoddinott St, East BairnsdaleHours: Mon - 10.00amContact: Tues, Wed - 5153 2621Email: [email protected]

East Bairnsdale Walking Group

East Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House, 24 Hoddinott St, East BairnsdaleHours: Wed - 9am to 10amContact: Tues, Wed 5153 2621 Email: [email protected]

PARKS, PICNIC AREAS & WALKS


Happy Walkers

Bairnsdale Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BARC) 80 McKean St BairnsdaleThe walk is suitable for people of all abilities. It is a slow pace and is 1.2 km long on a paved path around a wet land which is home to swans and other birdlife.Hours: Thurs - 8.30am Contact: Bairnsdale Community Health Service 5152 0222

Easybeats

Lucknow Primary School Bus loopThe walk varies each week, but follows the many walking paths around Eastwood. The pace is moderate and is usually for approximately 30 minutes.Hours: Tues - 8am Contact: Bairnsdale Community Health Service 5152 0222

Macleod Morass

Bosworth Rd, off Forge Creek Rd, BairnsdaleOne of the few remaining deep fresh water marshes in Victoria. It is a very easy walk of only about 500 metres, with interpretive displays included. Bring insect repellent as mosquitoes are around due to the water.



BEMM RIVER

Lake Omeo Walk – easy. Depending on the season, you can either walk around the lake or across it (if no water). A very pretty setting and a relaxing walk.

BRUTHENBruthen Walking Tracks

Handy brochure that lists a number of trails which vary from easy, medium to hard. The Easy Magic Walk is suitable for wheelchairs, is 600m long and expected to take 15mins. Other trails can take up to 2 hours, depending on difficulty. The walk starts at the Fingerboards, north of the township, by the car park.Web: www.bruthenblues.org.au/village

Bruthen Walk and Talk Medium paced short walks and full day walks – various locations Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30am Contact: Bruthen Community Health, 51 Main St, Bruthen 5157 5744

BUCHANBuchan Caves Stairclimber

The Stairclimber is provided by the Buchan Caves Reserve and can take passengers up to 60kgs in weight. Visitors who use wheelchairs are required to transfer from their personal wheelchair into the Stairclimber. The Stairclimber is operated by an experienced cave guide who will take the visitor down into Fairy CaveContact: 8627 4700 Web: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au


Buchan Caves Reserve

A number of walks are available including Spring Creek Walk (3km return), which is the most accessible. A picnic area and the walks start at the Buchan Caves information centre. Web: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Buchan Caves Reserve TrailRider

A TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair equipped with an electric motor is available for park visitors with significant mobility limitations to access some of the spectacular walking trails in the reserve.Contact: 8627 4700

Buchan Walking group

Bush Nursing Service, 61 Main St, BuchanSlow and moderate paced walk – various routes.Hours: Tues: 9.00am – 10.00amContact: 5155 9222



ENSAYEnsay Walks

There are walks of various lengths. Here is one example: Take the pub-to-pub walk, passing through town. From the Little River Inn to The Old Ensay South Pub, now a galleryWeb: www.omeoregion.com.au

LAKES ENTRANCELakes Entrance Mobility Map

See Mobility Map for Lakes Entrance for location of paths, toilets and phone booths as well as local walks.Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Lakes Entrance Walks There are many walking tracks in Lakes Entrance, along the Esplanade, Marine Parade and the beach itself. The jetty across Cunninghame Arm to the beach is wheelchair accessible with disability toilets at both ends – see the section Beach Activities.

MALLACOOTAMallacoota Inlet Around the shoreline there is a 2km boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs and easy walking. There are also 3 new fishing platforms. The boardwalk starts along the path just past the carpark on Lakeside Drive and the fishing platforms go off the boardwalk. The most accessible beach is Betka Beach.Web: www.visitmallacoota.com.au


Mallacoota Mobility Map

See Mobility Map for Mallacoota for the location of paths, toilets and phone booths as well as local walks.Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

OMEOOmeo Mobility Map

See Mobility Map for Omeo for location of paths, toilets and phone booths as well as local walks.Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Township trail

Through the town along Day Avenue, with interpretive signs providing an insight into the town and historic buildings. Hours: 30 mins – Easy.

Courthouse to Swimming Pool, Livingstone Park

From the courthouse, walk to the RSL Park and follow the path to Livingstone ParkHours: 30 mins – Easy

Livingstone Park to the Caravan Park

Follow the path along the length of Livingstone Park, along Livingstone Creek to the Omeo Caravan Park and return.Hours: 45 minutes return – Easy

Heart Foundation Walking Group

Masonic Lodge, Omeo Walks along river and caravan parkHours: Mon, Thurs: 8.30am - 9.15am



ORBOSTOrbost Mobility Map

See Mobility Map for Orbost for location of paths, toilets and phone booths as well as local walks.Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

There are many walking opportunities in Orbost including a relaxing walk along the Snowy either upstream or downstream. Highly recommended is a lazy picnic, a quiet moment along the banks of the Snowy.

Slab Hut & Snowy River Walk Length

Slab Hut in Forrest ParkThis a landscaped rainforest walk with an authentic early settlers hut – the slab hut. The track of this short walk is good with a variety of unsealed and sealed paths with some steps. Toilets, picnic and BBQ areaHours: 30mins return

PAYNESVILLE & RAYMOND ISLAND

See Mobility Map for Paynesville for location of paths, toilets and phone booths as well as local walks.Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Many walking tracks from Paynesville to Eagle Point, Newlands Arm, Dawsons Cove – a long walk away. Get more information from the Paynesville Library or Gippsland Lakes Escape. Map and booklet available from Library.


Sunset Cove Walk Start this walk from the Craft Centre on the Esplanade and follow the Lake around as it become Newlands Arm and Backwater.

Lake King Waterfront Walk This is not a strictly known walk, but is easily done from the town centre. Following the Main Road out, and just next to the Mobil service station, take the road down to the waterfront and amble beside Lake King.

Eagle Point Foreshore Walk Combine this great Lake King foreshore walk with a visit and walk through the bushland kangaroo reserve, which is open to visitors for free access. It is home to an abundant number of native birds and wildlife.

Raymond Island

Raymond Island is accessible via the ferry from Paynesville to Raymond Island. Koala trail and walking tracks around island. Contact: Paynesville Library for details Hours: Mon – Fri - Ferry leaves every 20 mins from Raymond Island from 6.40am. Sat - from 7.40am

SWIFTS CREEKSwifts Creek and Mosaic

Interpretive signage in the town provides an insight into the town and its buildings.Hours: 30 mins return – Easy walk


SPORTING ACTIVITIES


See the GippSport details on the next page to get a full listing of what is currently available.

There are many sporting activities throughout all of East Gippsland such as fishing, swimming, cricket, bowls, Tai Chi and Life Ball.


SPORTING ACTIVITIES

GippSport

GippSport produces a web based listing Getting Gippsland Active: a term by term review of sporting opportunities in Gippsland.Contact: Brenton Dinsdale, Program Coordinator, Access for All Abilities programs, 5152 6559 or 0447 358 330Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.gippsport.com.au

EAST GIPPSLAND

Bairnsdale City Oval, Corner of Macarthur and Dalmahoy Sts, BairnsdaleCoordinates activities for people with a disability. Activities may change and it is advisable to call GippSport to confirm current programs and availability. If a sport in which you are interested is not listed, please contact Brenton Dinsdale who will endeavour to find a suitable sports club that can assist.Contact: Brenton Dinsdale, Program Coordinator, Access for All Abilities programs 5152 6559 or 0447 358 330Email: [email protected] or [email protected]


BASKETBALLAccess for All Program

Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, McKean St, BairnsdaleAfter-school Program is a supportive skills development and social basketball focussed environment for people with a disability, aged 13 years and older.Contact: 5152 5710 Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/recreationcentres

CRICKETNo Boundaries Cricket

Modified indoor cricket which allows people of all abilities to participate. Played during the summer season, teams come from Bairnsdale, Sale, Yarram, Traralgon and Drouin.Contact: Brenton Dinsdale, Gippsport, 0447 358 330

FISHINGMitchell River Fishing Platform An accessible fishing platform providing wheelchair access has been built on the Mitchell River downstream of Wy Yung bridge.

HORSE RIDINGRiding for the Disabled

Bairnsdale RacecoursePeople who participate are aged between 4 to 65 and come from Sale Yarram and Orbost Cost: Registration - $130/year. $6 per 30 to 45 minutes session.Hours: Meets once a fortnight Contact: Carolyn Eaton 0427 399 372 or Marlene Hardy 0409 521 204


SPORTING ACTIVITIES

SWIMMINGBairnsdale Outdoor Pool

49 Turnbull Street (Cnr Ligar) BairnsdaleThe Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool operates seasonally from December - March.Contact: 5152 4909 Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Indoor swimming

Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, McKean Street, BairnsdaleThere are fitness classes for all levels, including aquarobics. 3 pools: 8 lane 25m pool, learn to swim/ toddler pool and spa and sauna area. Cost: Activity dependentContact: 5152 5710Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Swimming lessons

Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, McKean Street, BairnsdaleOne to one private lessons available Cost: $36.60 for 30 mins which may be reduced depending on funding packagesContact: 5152 5710


TABLE TENNIS Keenagers

Bairnsdale Squash and Table tennis Centre, 64 Great Alpine Road, LucknowTable tennis social days and carpet bowls. Competitions are also held in the evenings and after schools table tennis can be arranged. Cost: $5 per session. After 3 sessions, $17.50 annual insurance Hours: Mon, Wed: 8.00am – 11.00amContact: 5152 7366 (answer machine), or Jim Carey 5156 8480

TAI CHI

Clifton Waters, BairnsdaleCaters for the older community and less mobile, so many of the exercises are done seated.Cost: $6.00 per session Hours: Wed: 10.00am - 11.00am Contact: 5152 1870 Email: [email protected]

BEMM RIVERFISHING Bemm River fishing platform The Bemm River fishing platform has been built to provide access for all abilities meaning anglers can fish year round. The platform also features seating and boardwalk lighting.


SPORTING ACTIVITIES

BRUTHENTai Chi

Bruthen Mechanics’ Hall, Bruthen Cost: $10 per sessionHours: Mon - 10.30am Email: [email protected] 5152 1870

BUCHANExercise Class

Bush Nursing Service, 61 Main Road, BuchanHours: Tues - 11.00am - 12.30pm Contact: 5155 9222

EAGLE POINTTai Chi

Eagle Point Community Hall, 15 Eagle Point Road (beside Eagle Point Primary SchoolCost: $10 per session Hours: Tues - 6.30pm Thurs - 9.15am Contact: 5152 1870Email: [email protected]

LAKES ENTRANCELakes Aquadome

43 Palmers Road, Lakes EntranceFitness classes as well as swimming and aquarobics are available Cost is activity dependent. Various membership optionsContact: 5155 3333


MALLACOOTA Fishing

Mallacoota boardwalk and fishing platforms Four accessible fishing platforms, including the Mallacoota fisheries jetty, are joined by a two-kilometre boardwalk along the shoreline of Mallacoota Inlet. The Mallacoota fisheries jetty has been rebuilt to cater for fishers of all abilities and is now fitted with rod holders, bait boards and fish cleaning facilities. This new platform provides safe and convenient access to deep water.

METUNGBowling – Social and Twilight Bowls

Metung Bowls ClubTwilight bowls during summer as well as social bowls.Cost: $5 per Thurs and Sun sessions. Twilight bowls $8 including bbqContact: 5156 2574 or John Roelofs 0418 352 471

Tai Chi

Metung RSL Hall, Stirling Road, MetungCost: $10 per session Hours: Tues: 9.00am Email: [email protected]

ORBOSTYoga

Orbost Neighbourhood House, 1 Browning St Orbost Cost: $12 per session Hours: Thurs 6.00pm -7.30pm Contact: 5154 1570


SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Orbost Outdoor Pool

3 Sylvia Street, OrbostThe Orbost Outdoor Pool operates seasonally from December - March. Contact: 5154 1504 Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

OMEO including Swifts Creek, Benambra and EnsayOmeo District Health

Various locations throughout districtArranges a range of activities throughout Omeo, Swifts Creek, Benambra. There are community gyms at Swifts Creek and Omeo. A new Teen Gym is at Omeo, there are gentle exercise classes and yoga at Swifts Creek and OmeoCost: Cost is activity dependent - some are gold coin.Contact: Lou-anne Mooney, 5159 0100Email: [email protected]: www.omeo.org.au/newsheet

Ensay, Swifts Creek, Omeo, Benambra, Dinner Plain

Sporting activities are listed in the Omeo Shire Lions Newsletter and the GippSport “Getting Gippsland Active” GuideWeb: www.omeo.org.au/newsheet


PAYNESVILLE and RAYMOND ISLANDSailability

Gippsland Lakes Yacht ClubDevoted to providing sailing opportunities for local disability groups who attend on a regular basis. The boats are specifically designed for people with disabilities and cannot sink or capsize. They are wheelchair friendly, and no-one gets wet. Anyone who is thinking of coming should ring first. Cost: $5 for half an hour Hours: The program runs most Tuesdays during Term 4 and 1, unless bad weather forces a cancellation. Typically children in the morning and adults after lunch.Contact: 5156 0141 or 0400 824916

Table Tennis

Raymond Island, Community Hall Hours: Tues: 7.30pm -9.15pm Contact: Sylvia 5156 7443

Tai Chi

Park Ridge VillageCost: $10 per session Hours: Mon: 2.00pm Contact: 5152 1870Email: [email protected]

SWIFTS CREEKLife ball

Netball Courts, Swifts Creek Cost: Free Hours: Fri: 11.00am Contact: Anne O’Brien, Swifts Creek Bush Nurse Centre, 5159 4210


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES


U3A - the University of the Third Age - in Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota also provide opportunities to attend hobby groups and activities such as art classes and film showings.

There are also art galleries, cinemas and theatres.

There are a number of places where you can share a community meal, drop in and have a chat, or attend a garden group and meet new friends.



BAIRNSDALE Community Meal

Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale Cost: Free, but a small donation welcome.Hours: Fri: 5.00pm – 7.00pmContact: 5152 5777

Bairnsdale Street Harvest

Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Street Harvest aims to share excess produce among the community. Attendees bring any excess home grown (preferably organic) produce which is then available for others to take what they could use. Hours: Fri: 10.30am - 11.30am Contact: 5152 5777

BUCHANGardening

Buchan Neighbourhood House, 6 Centre Road, Buchan Community Garden group meets every Wednesday with a community lunch ($5) on the last Wednesday of the month.Contact: 5155 9216

Buchan CaféBuchan Bush Nursing Service

An opportunity to have food, fun and friendship. Cost: $6 HACC, $12 others Hours: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month Contact: 5155 9222


Community Lunch Buchan Neighbourhood House, 6 Centre Road, Buchan The Gardening group has a community lunch on the last Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Booking is encouraged.Cost: $5Contact: 5155 9216

LAKES ENTRANCEThe Lounge

Gippsland Lakes Community Health 18-26 Jemmeson Street, Lakes Entrance A place for young adults with special needs to share in a range of social and leisure activities Cost: $10 includes light mealHours: Thurs: 3.00pm-7.00pm Contact: GLCH reception 5155 8370

Community Meals

St Brendans Lakes Entrance Church Hall, Corner Golf Links Road & Princes Highway, Lakes EntranceSoup and sandwiches tea, coffee and cake are provided. Aim is to provide a warm and friendly environment for everyone. Cost: Donation at the door.Hours: Thurs: 12.00 noon - 1.30pm



Headway

Rowe St Recreation Reserve, Lakes EntranceSupport and services for people with Acquired Brain Injury and their carers. Day program operates in Lakes Entrance every Friday. A bus is available to take participants from Bairnsdale every Friday Web: www.headwaygippsland.org.auContact: 0419 871 640

OMEO and District Omeo Shire Lions Newsletter

Community activities for Ensay, Swifts Creek, Omeo, Benambra, Dinner Plain are listed in the weekly Lions newsletter.Web: www.omeo.org.au/newsheet

PAYNESVILLE and RAYMOND ISLANDChess

Paynesville Library, 55 The Esplanade, Paynesville Recreational Chess. These are not lessons – lessons are held at U3A in Bairnsdale Hours: Thurs: 10.00am – 12.00noon Contact: Bob Parrott 0427 882 416

Scrabble

Paynesville Library, 55 The Esplanade, Paynesville Hours: Thurs: 10.00am – 12.00 noon Tues at Raymond Island Contact: Sylvia 5156 7443


The Hope Centre 19 The Esplanade PaynesvilleOpen during school terms for anyone to come in, have a drink, meet others, or sit around. Activities are arranged according to what people would likeHours: Mon: 12pm-12.30pm, Tues - Fri: 9:30am -2:30pm (school terms only)

Email: [email protected] Contact: 0428 716 828

Birdlife East Gippsland

Meets throughout Wellington and East GippslandBirdLife East Gippsland has produced a series of brochures on bird watching in specific localities in East Gippsland. They also feature small maps and details about local areas that are of interest. It conducts birding outings and several birding camps each year.Contact: Pam Hutchison 5156 8226 Email: [email protected] Web: www.birdlife.org.au


U3A Bairnsdale and District

Corner Service and Rupert Streets, BairnsdaleA number of programs are held covering art, talks, Tai Chi, Computers and languages. Films are shown on Saturday afternoons. Outings for dinner on Saturday nights and lunches on Fridays. Cost: No fee for classes. Excursions and social activities incur a cost Membership: $20 half yearly.Hours: Monday to Saturday Contact: 5152 3063 Email: [email protected] Web: www.u3abairnsdale.org.au

U3A Lakes Entrance

8 Rowe Street, Lakes Entrance Courses and activities are run at a variety of venues and may include art, talks, craft, guitar, gardening, films and a lunch. Cost: No fees for classes. $35 annual subscriptionContact: 5156 4390 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lakesu3a.com.au

U3A Mallacoota

Courses and activities can include art, exercises, cooking and films.Cost: Activity dependent $15 annual subscriptionContact: Glinda 5158 0083Email: [email protected]



CINEMASun Cinema

112 Macleod St, Bairnsdale Disabled access Cost: $10.50 all day Tuesday except Public HolidaysContact: 5152 6455

THEATREForge Theatre and Arts Hub

80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale The theatre regularly hosts visiting professional performers and plays as well as skilled and enthusiastic local amateurs. The foyer features the Brabuwoolong Gallery which show cases modern indigenous art. Disabled access Contact: 5152 1482 Web: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

ART GALLERY East Gippsland Art Gallery

2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale The gallery is a focal point of visual arts in East Gippsland. It shows on average 22 exhibitions a year which feature local artists as well as artists from overseas and interstate. There is disabled access and a disabled parking spot. Cost: Free Hours: Tue to Fri: 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 10am – 2.00pm Contact: 5153 1988 Web: www.eastgippslandartgallery.org.au


MARKETS


Locally grown fruits and vegetables, crafts and bric-a-brac is available for purchase.

The following is a list of markets in the East Gippsland region where you can enjoy a range of experiences.


MARKETS

SATURDAY MARKETS Bairnsdale Farmers Market

Bairnsdale Secondary College, Junior Campus Wallace Street, BairnsdaleFresh produce Hours: 1st Saturday of the month Contact: Peter Arnold 5664 0096

Johnsonville Community Market

Johnsonville Hall Produce and craft Hours: 1st Saturday of the month

Mallacoota Artisans and Produce Markets

Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavillion (behind the main street - Maurice Avenue adjacent to the Oval and Tennis CourtsProduce and art from the Far East Gippsland and NSW Far South Coast regions)Hours: 1st Saturday of each month: 8am to 12noon

Metung Farmers Market

Village Green, Metung Fresh produce and craftsHours: 2nd Saturday of each month: 8.30am - 12.30pmContact: Graham May 5156 2428 or Damian Waters 0458 431 844, 5156 2976 Email: [email protected]


SUNDAY MARKETSLakes Entrance Surf Club

Rotunda , Foreshore Hours: 1st Sunday of the month: 9am – 3pmContact: 5155 1333

Lucknow Market

Howitt Park, Bairnsdale Hours: 4th Sunday of the month: 8.30am-1.00pmContact: Bairnsdale Rotary Sunrise 0432 002 007

Paynesville

Gilsenan Reserve Hours: 2nd Sunday of the month 8.30am – 1pm Contact: Lions Club Gilsenan Reserve 0400 327 526

Paynesville Farmers Market

A J Freeman Reserve, Main Road Hours: 2nd Sunday of the month


OP SHOPS

Op-shops can be fun as:• there are a lot of bargains to be had• it’s a very social activity hunting through goods

with friends• you will be supporting a charity that is using

the op-shop to raise money

Op-Shops can be a very cheap and economical way to shop but do not take more money than you can afford.


To organise an op-shop tour for a group:

• Decide with your group if you are going to meet at the first op-shop on the list or travel together from another starting point.

• Confirm that at least 3-4 op-shops in your chosen area will be open when you plan to go. This saves money on transport costs. Op-shops generally run with volunteers and have more limited opening hours than regular shops.

• Have fun and happy bargain hunting.


OP SHOPS

BAIRNSDALE ADRA Bairnsdale Op Shop

455 Princes Hwy, Bairnsdale Contact: 5156 8937

Animal Aid Op Shop

13 Bailey Street, Bairnsdale Hours: Mon - Fri: 9.30am-3.30pm Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pmContact: 5152 7682

Johnnos’

Francis Street, Bairnsdale, Contact: Tony Knowles 5152 4541

Red Cross

Old Uniting Church Hall, Pyke St, BairnsdaleContact: 5152 2957

RSPCA

373 Main Street, Bairnsdale

Vinnies Centre

316 Main Street, Bairnsdale

BRUTHEN‘Ye Olde Op Shop’

Main Street, Bruthen Contact: Mario Saulle 5157 5348

CANN RIVER Cann River Community Op Shop

Princes Highway, Cann River


LAKES ENTRANCE Animal Aid Op Shop

233 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Contact: 5111 5713

Animal Welfare Op Shop

The Esplanade (Near Glenara Hotel)

Lifeline Op Shop

343 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Hours: Mon- Fri: 10am - 4pm Summer holiday hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10-8pm. Contact: 0458 585 078

Senior Citizens Op Shop

8 Carpenter St, Lakes Entrance Contact: 5155 4463

St. Brendan’s Op Shop

5 Bulmer Street Lakes Entrance Contact: 5155 1403

St. Nicholas-John

Rear of St. Nicholas Anglican Church, St Nicholas Church Hall, Lakes Entrance Contact: Terry McMaster 5155 3048

Uniting Church Op Shop

Centre Point Arcade, Lakes Entrance, near the Post Office.


OP SHOPS

MALLACOOTA Community Op. Shop

Cnr Betka & Hunter Street

St Peter’s Op Shop

1 Allen Drive, Mallacoota Contact: Roger Jackman 5158 0096

ORBOST ‘Trash and Treasure’

151 Nicholson Street, Orbost, Contact: Mrs Helen Mundy 5154 1863

Friends of Orbost Op Shop

85 Nicholson Street, Orbost Contact: 5154 1434

OMEO Omeo Op shop

7 Sebastopol Hill Road, Omeo, Contact: 5159 1240 or 5159 1374

The Parish of Omeo Op Shop

Contact: Esma Faithful 5159 1404


PAYNESVILLEUniting Church Friendship Shed

King St, PaynesvilleThere a table set for tea, coffee and biscuits, no charge. Hours: Thurs: 9.00am-4.00pm, Fri 9.30am-3.00pm, Saturday: 8.30am-12noon Contact: Beth Campbell 5156 6363 or 0409 248 319

Paynesville Op Shop

8 Wellington St, Paynesville Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-3pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm Contact: Val 0498 319 889


BEACH ACTIVITIES


A major attraction of East Gippsland is its shoreline and many beaches.Some beaches are more accessible than others.

The following notes on walks, beaches and equipment are taken from the www.inspiredbygippsland.com.au booklet and website.


BEACH ACTIVITIES

CAPE CONRAN All-Terrain Beach Wheelchairs and Accessibility equipment

Cape Conran Coastal Park Cabins and Camping, Yeerung Road, Cape ConranAll-terrain wheelchairs are available for adults and children with significant physical disabilities. The chairs are suited for sandy and semi rough tracks, making it easier to access the many stunning trails at Cape Conran. A TrailRider is also available and is suited for adults and older children. Best access to the beach using the chair is at Sailors Grave Day Visitor Area. Contact: 5154 8438 Web: www.conran.net.au Cost: Activity dependent

LAKES ENTRANCEThe Esplanade, Lakes Entrance

Starting at the footbridge there a 2.7km walk that finishes at Short Street. It is a flat paved heritage linked waterside walk through town and along back lake.

Lakes Entrance main beach and surf lifesaving club

A beach wheelchair, kiosk and accessible toilets are available at the Surf Club.


Beach Wheelchairs

Lakes Entrance Surf ClubThere is currently one beach wheelchair that is stored at the surf club. As the sand is very soft it can take no less than three people to push the wheelchair up the dunes back to the surf club. The chair is only available when lifesavers patrol which is Saturdays/Sundays/Public Holidays from December to Easter Monday. The chairs are free of charge. No booking is required, ask the lifesavers on patrol.

MALLACOOTA Mallacoota township to Karbethong Jetty Track

2km sealed track from the township to the Karbethong Jetty.

Betka Beach

Betka Road, MallacootaThe beach has excellent picnic lookout and toilet facilities.

MARLO Marlo: Snowy River Estuary Walk

Starting at Jorgenson Street, Marlo, this is a 5km walk one way and finishes at Mots Beach. The walk provides elevated views of the estuary, river mouth and has excellent opportunities to observe birdlife in the back waters and wetlands. There are steps to get to the beach. Parking is available along the walk until Mill Street and also at Mots beach car park. Accessible toilet is available at Marlo playground at the start of the walk.


NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSES


Neighbourhood Houses are wonderful places to drop into and have a chat, a drink and if you want, participate in an activity.

Programs vary and it is worthwhile going in to see what is provided each term. Some houses organise community meals – see the section COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.



Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House

27 Dalmahoy Street, BairnsdaleHours: Mon to Fri 9.00am – 3.30pm (Note: Wednesday – no staff – volunteers only) Contact: 5152 5777 Email: [email protected]

East Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House

24 Hoddinott St, Bairnsdale Hours: Tues, Wed: 9.30am-5.00pm Email: [email protected] Contact: Tues & Wed 5153 2621

Bemm River Community Recreation Centre

12 Roberts Road, Bemm River Contact: 5158 4248

Benambra Neighbourhood House

34 Gibbo Street, Benambra Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: Fri 9am-3pm, Tuesday: 9am-1pm Email: [email protected] Contact: 5159 9208

Bendoc Resource Centre Hours: Tues: 9.30am – 3.00pm Wed: 10.00am - 2.30pm, Thurs: 9.30am-3.00pmContact: 02 6458 1402

Buchan Neighbourhood House

6 Centre Road, BuchanHours: Mon to Thurs: 9.00am - 5.30pmEmail: [email protected] Contact: 5155 9216


Cann River Community Centre

Princes Highway, Cann RiverHours: Mon to Fri 10.00am – 2.00pm Contact: 5158 6465 Email: [email protected]

Lakes Entrance

9 Heatherlea Grove, Lakes EntranceHours: Mon, Wed, Fri Contact: 5155 2277 Web: www.lakesnhouse.org

Mallacoota Neighbourhood House

Cnr Mattson St and Genoa Road, MallacootaHours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Fri: 9.00am – 2.00pmContact: 5158 0243 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mallacoota.org.au

Orbost Neighbourhood House

1 Browning Street, Cnr Lochiel Street, OrbostHours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9.00am-4.00pm, Fri: 9.00am-1.00pm Contact: 5154 1570 Email: [email protected] Web: www.orbostneighbourhoodhouse.org.au



Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre

55 The Esplanade, Paynesville Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am-3pmContact: 5156 0214 Web: www.facebook.com/paynesvilleneighbourhood.centreEmail: [email protected]


Community House Swifts Creek

6879 Great Alpine Road, Swifts Creek Toilets for the disabled available Hours: Mon to Thurs: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm Contact: 5159 4477 Email: [email protected]


LIBRARIES

The East Gippsland library service is great for providing many resources that can be borrowed, such as books, cds, dvds and magazines. You can also use the libraries as somewhere to relax, meet friends, use the computer facilities, or read the latest newspapers.


The library also offers talks from authors and training sessions on the use of information technology. If you require something you cannot see or need to find a specific bit of information, the staff are always keen to help you.


LIBRARIES

The postal address for all East Gippsland Libraries is: PO Box 1618, Bairnsdale, Vic 3875

Mobile Library Service

There is an outreach mobile library service that reaches many areas in East Gippsland - see listings below. For a timetable contact a library or go to the internet link: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

Bairnsdale Library

22 Service Street, Bairnsdale Mobile library services operates from Bairnsdale to: Tambo Upper, Bruthen, Clifton Creek, Swan Reach, Lindenow, Lindenow South, East Bairnsdale, Buchan, Metung Bendoc, Delegate River, Tubbut, Goongerah and W Tree. For timetable information, contact the Bairnsdale Library or go to the internet link above. Hours: Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 6.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 12.00pm Contact: 5152 4225

Lakes Entrance Library

18 Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance Hours: Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm Contact: 5153 9500

Mallacoota Library

Mallacoota Service Centre, 70 Maurice Avenue, Mallacoota Hours: Mon-Tues: 10.00am – 2.00pm Wed – Fri: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Contact: 5153 9500


Omeo Library

Day Avenue, Omeo Mobile library services operates from Omeo to: Swifts Creek, Benambra and Ensay. For timetable information contact the Omeo Library or go to the internet link under Mobile Library Service.Contact: 5153 9500

Orbost Library

Ruskin Street, OrbostMobile library service operates from Orbost to: Bemm River, Marlo, Newmerella, Cabbage Tree, and Cann River. For timetable information, contact the Orbost Library or go to the internet link under Mobile Library Service.Contact: 5153 9500

Paynesville Library

55 The Esplanade, Paynesville As well as a wide ranges of books dvd and others that can be borrowed, there are a number of maps on activities in the area. Scrabble and chess games are held on Thursdays - see Community Activities page 32. Hours: Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm Contact: 5153 9500


COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

There are a number of community organisations that provide recreational activities and support to people in East Gippsland.


Services for people with a disability who live in East Gippsland 2014, is a listing of the community organisations that can give help with housing, support, case management, education and training and health. It is available from the East Gippsland Shire at www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au or call 5153 9500.


COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Gippsland Lakes Community Health

Lakes Entrance: 18 - 26 Jemmeson Street, Lakes EntranceBairnsdale: 281 - 285 Main Street, Bairnsdale Metung: Corner of Metung and Hardys Road, MetungBruthen: 51 Main Street, Bruthen Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) provides an extensive range of health and community services.Contact: Lakes Entrance: 5155 8300 Bairnsdale: 5152 0052 Metung: 5155 8300 Bruthen: 5157 5744 Web: Home - Gippsland Lakes Community Health or www.glch.org.au

Noweyung

84 Goold Street, Bairnsdale Noweyung provides a range of disability support, learning and community options according to an individual’s needs. This includes education, training, community development, pre-employment, employment, and advocacy services for our adult service users. Contact: 5153 0111 Web: www.noweyung.org.au


Uniting Care Gippsland

49 McCulloch Street, BairnsdalePrograms are available to support people with disabilities to participate in activities and join in social events in their communities.Contact: 5152 9600Email: [email protected]: www.ucgipps.rog.au

Latrobe Community Health Service

68 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) has a range of services including planning flexible support, care management, aged care, respite, equipment and carer support to assist in reaching an individual’s goals. Contact: 1800 242 696 Web: www.lchs.com.au

Yooralla

2 Fleming Street, Morwell Yooralla provides a range of respite, employment, recreation, information, education and training, and practical skills for daily living. Contact: 5174 1111 Web: www.yooralla.com.au

We thank the following for their support and photographs:

East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland Primary Care Partnership

Parks Victoria

East Gippsland Art Gallery

Central West Gippsland Primary Care Partnership

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