Bacchus Marsh RSL has a new, purpose-built office room for wellbeing support and wants the defence service community, past and present, to know it is there for anyone who needs assistance.
Bacchus Marsh RSL vice president and wellbeing officer Sheila Freeman has 30 years experience in the community sector she can draw on to support defence personnel and refer them to the relevant services.
The new dedicated space can be accessed from the rear of the current RSL building at 203 Main Street, has a ramp, and meetings are strictly confidential.
Ms Freeman said there are about 564 residents in Moorabool who have served or are currently serving, and you don’t need to be an RSL member to attend wellbeing support.
“We’re excited to have the room, and to be able to assist those that need assistance particularly in these times,” she said.
“Everyone is battling … Everyone is trying to pay their bills, the cost of living is difficult.
“I’ve assisted a lot in these areas so I have a wealth of knowledge I’d like to pass on and help relieve the pressures people are getting from everyday life.”
The new office was delivered through a $30,800 Anzac House Veterans grant.
Bacchus Marsh RSL secretary Iris Roberts said the funding allowed the RSL to upgrade a storage room into an office space with new doors, window, heating and cooling.
“I’m excited we got the grant money so we could develop the room to be a nice confidential area for people,” she said.
