Recovering from natural disasters is challenging for everyone affected.
Find information here about the recovery efforts for the 2024 Bayindeen fires and the 2022 flood events.
Recovery newsletter
The June edition of the recovery newsletter is out now. This newsletter contains recovery information for both events such as support available and any events coming up. If you would like to receive a copy via email or in hard copy, please contact Council on 1300 797 363 or send an email to recovery@pyrenees.vic.gov.au.
View the newsletter here(PDF, 9MB)
Some up and coming events
POP UP HEALTH CHECKS
Ballarat Community Health has arranged some free pop-up health checks. This first is at the Raglan Hall on Tuesday 10 September 10am-12.30pm. The second is at the Amphitheatre Hall on Thursday 26 September 10am-12.30pm. The checks include blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and providing COVID-19 vaccinations.
GENDER AND DISASTER TRAINING
You may be interested in attending the Lessons in Disaster Training which are designed to strengthen community understanding of the gendered impacts of disaster. Two training sessions will be held (you only need to attend one) on 18 September or 8 October 9.30am - 5.00pm at the Beaufort Community Bank Complex (Goldfields Rec Res).
To register:
18 September Eventbrite
8 October Eventbrite
FREE WORKING DOG AND FARMER HEALTH CHECK WORKSHOP
Join an exciting and informative day featuring a working dog demonstration, learn about biosecurity practices on your farm, and have a free farmer health check. The workshop will be held on Saturday 21 September 9.30am - 1.30pm at 1750 Pyrenees Highway, Amphitheatre. Lunch is provided so registration is essential. For information and to register visit https://www.vff.org.au/event/working-dog-farmer-health-check-workshop/
