seniors
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A celebration for the ages
Melton’s older residents are preparing to take centre stage, with the annual Senior’s Festival set to take over next month. The festival runs from October…
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Seniors get connected
Moorabool council is encouraging more older residents to get online, with free digital classes being held at local libraries. As part of the government’s ‘Be…
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Seniors urged to fight flu with vaccine
Melton’s over 65s can get a more potent vaccine for free to protect them this coming flu season. Health services in the area are gearing…
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Celebrate our seniors at Victorian Seniors Festival
When Carole Doyle retired in 2000, she never planned to idly sit around. The 68-year-old says she’s always enjoyed being involved with the community, meeting…
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Morning tea shines light on elder abuse
A morning tea at Taylors Hill will help shine a light on elder abuse. As part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Melton council will…
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Housing stress relief on way for elderly
Struggling elderly residents need not live in poor-quality housing thanks to a new state government-funded program. Home at Last, launched last month by Moorabool council,…
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Melton aged care redevelopment begins
Construction on the $3.2 million redevelopment of Melton council’s aged care services started this morning. Extra office and meeting spaces, as well as additional indoor…
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Building starts on Ballan LGBTI village
The milestone for the Linton Estate this Thursday had been eight years coming for Peter Dickson. A large crowd gathered at what will soon become a…
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Reading sessions benefit young and old
Hunter and Hayley love books – but they need a bit of help with reading. Thanks to Melton council’s Let’s Read Together program, the youngsters…
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