We are VERY excited to be back and we are looking forward to a term full of learning, connection and good health!
Our Term 3 Timetable is below - we have added some new classes because so many of our classes are now FULL! We love that you are so keen to get back to learning in the classroom and being at GEALC with us!
Session 3 of our Winter Health Series will take place on July 28. See poster below for more details. All welcome. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
$250 POWER SAVING BONUS FOR ALL VICTORIAN HOUSEHOLDS - GEALC CAN HELP YOU APPLY NOW! Applications for the Victorian government $250 Power Saving Bonus are now open. You can visit the Victorian Energy Compare website for information and to submit an application or you can ask me (Lindy) for help. See below for more details.
If you haven't had your FLU VACCINE yet, doctors and health professionals are strongly recommending it. See your GP or book at a pharmacy. Also see below for new recommendations about the fourth COVID vaccine dose.
This class is a reading and conversation group for intermediate EAL students. Practice your English skills by joining in discussions about books, films & current news. Discuss interesting topics in a relaxed and fun group environment!
JOIN US ON THURSDAY 28 JULY:
SO MUCH IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION FROM AMAZING HEALTH ORGANISATIONS AND EXPERTS!!
That IS good news!!!
Come and see Lindy at GEALC for help with your application.
To submit an application for the $250 Power Saving Bonus, you will need:
*an Original PDF or printed hard-copy version of your household electricity bill from your retailer.
*your BSB and bank account details to have the $250 paid into your bank account. Go to https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/for more information.
UPDATED ATAGI ELIGIBILITY FOR A FOURTH/WINTER DOSE FOR ADULTS AGED OVER 30
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has expanded eligibility for a fourth/winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults over 30 years of age.
The updated recommendations are:
Adults aged 50-64 are now recommended to receive a winter dose.
Adults aged 30-49 are eligible for a winter dose.
The interval recommended between a third dose, or a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection and a winter dose is now three months.
ATAGI emphasises that people previously eligible for their winter dose should receive it as soon as possible as they remain at higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19. They include:
All adults aged 65 years or older
Residents of aged care or disability care facilities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older
People who are severely immunocompromised (this will be their fifth dose)
People aged 16 years or older with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness
People aged 16 years or older with disability, significant or complex health needs, or multiple comorbidities which increase the risk of a poor outcome.
HEALTH AND VACCINE NEWS FROM MONASH HEALTH CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD FROM MONASH HEALTH, SOUTH EASTERN PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT SIGN UPHERE TO RECEIVE THEIR WEEKLY HEALTH NOTICEBOARD
Check out this multi-language, easy-to-use app, providing you with information to help navigate life in Australia.
Currently available in English, Arabic, Dari, Hazaraghi, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Pashto, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu and Ukrainian Click HERE to download the app on AppStore
Click HERE to download app on GooglePlayLIGHTSCAPE at the Royal Botanical Gardens
JOBS VICTORIA - click the images to check out the website
MELBOURNE CAREER EXPO - this weekend! FOR EXTRA ENGLISH CONVERSATION PRACTICE, JOIN THE AMEP CONVERSATION CLUB!
See Lindy for more information.
CLICK ON POSTERS FOR MORE INFORMATION
In an emergency, if you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call 000 for police, ambulance or fire. LIFELINE provides crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 13 11 14 or go to www.lifeline.org.au
BEYOND BLUE provides anxiety, depression and suicide prevention support including Coronavirus mental wellbeing support service
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1300 22 4636 or go to www.beyondblue.org.au
