Braybrook Community Hub Follow us on Facebook:

107-139 Churchill Avenue Braybrook 3019 facebook.com/braybrookcommunityhub

Phone: 9188 5800

Email: braycomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/braycomm

Connecting Us

E-Newsletter: Friday 28 August 2020

A big HELLO from us all here at the Hub.

I think we can see the rewards of our hard work coming

to fruition during the Stage 4 restrictions. We are clearly

making progress in driving down the numbers, but we

can’t stop now, we still need to be vigilant.

We hope you are keeping connected with friends and

family and looking out for those who you know are doing

it a little tough during this time. The hand of kindness is

so rewarding and fulfilling. You just never know how the

smallest gesture may brighten someone’s day.

Don’t forget we have Nadia and Sue who have been

amazing in providing Yoga and Meditation sessions

online since March. This is great way to gently work

your body and relax the mind. Both are very important

during this time. Also make sure you get out for your

exercise each day. Whilst the weather has been gloomy

this past week, it is still good to get out and grab that

very important Vitamin D from the sun.

Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Biq, Ibrahim, Muna and Wendy

Important information sources and

numbers to know during COVID-19

Translated COVID-19 information links: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Maribyrnong City Council Relief and Recovery Response Team to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic: 9688 0434 (M-F 9am-5pm)

Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 information and resources: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Maribyrnong City Council’s response to COVID-19: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/covid

COVID-19 hotline: 1800 675 398

Ambulance Victoria: 000

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

The centre may be closed, however staff are

available via phone and email

Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Adult Learner’s Week runs from 1-8 September

and this years theme is Renew You. Learning

gives us knowledge of the world around us. It can

help us transform into something new –

something better. We invite you to explore what

Adult Learner’s Week means to you especially

during COVID-19.

Alice Pung and Bruno Lettieri in conversation

Join Alice Pung and Bruno Lettieri in conversation, as they discuss books, reading and how to thrive in these challenging times. This is a live Zoom event.

See more details on the Eventbrite page link below, and don’t forget to invite your friends!

Tuesday 1 September, 7-8pm

Click on the link below to register your attendance.

https://bit.ly/3lgqvjv

Let's talk about COVID-drinking

It can take just 66 days to form a habit.

For Victorian’s this is longer than lockdown has lasted. The

habits picked up are more than just baking, jigsaws and

lunchtime walks.

Since COVID-19 started, some Victorians have reported

drinking a bit more than before. While this might just be a

few extra drinks, small changes can become harder to shift

over time. Importantly, even small increases in the amount

of alcohol you drink can take a toll on finances, and

relationships and have lasting impacts on physical and

mental health.

The message from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation is

simple; we're all still in this together, and there's lots of help

and support out there to help kick the habit.

Go to littlehabit.com.au for information on how to recognise

problem signs around drinking.

Braybrook Community Hub Follow us on Facebook:

107-139 Churchill Avenue Braybrook 3019 facebook.com/braybrookcommunityhub

Phone: 9188 5800

Email: braycomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/braycomm

The centre may be closed, however staff are

available via phone and email

Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Voter Education Session

Local council elections will happen this October and

voters will receive a ballot pack in the mail to vote at

home. The Victorian Electoral Commission offers free

online voter education sessions by Democracy

Ambassadors and Braybrook Community Hub will be

hosting a free session via Zoom. Come and join us and

let us show you how you can vote in the upcoming

election.

The session will cover:

who can vote

how to vote

where to get help

When: Thursday 3 September

Time: 10 - 11.30am

To book, please register here https://

www.trybooking.com/BKYFR

A Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email the day

before the event.

Attention all Library Lovers

Maribyrnong Libraries are now live on Facebook and Instagram!

Follow them to stay connected to exciting program news, book recommendations, eLibrary tips, competitions and much more.

Leave them a comment to say hello and let them know what you think of their new pages.

This photo was taken by Nadia our meditation tutor at last Friday’s informal class catch up on Zoom. The participants enjoyed getting to know one another over a cuppa and chat. “We had a great time, it was so nice to see all the familiar dear faces. We realise how important it is to come together even through Zoom. It was heart warming, and it lifted up our spirits! Thank you to everyone who participated. Definitely we will organise more of these events.” - Nadia Viglianti, Wednesday morning Guided Meditation and Relaxation tutor