Presenting Issues Report webinar
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) will host its annual Presenting Issues Report webinar on Wednesday 6 November where OPAN chief executive officer Craig Gear OAM will discuss topics like poor provider communication, concerns around fees and charges and lack of choice and control.
To make this more accessible to the Yarra Ranges older person population, Lilydale health advocate Brian Mier is looking to screen the webinar at the Lilydale Recreation Reserve club rooms, off Main Street – enter from the service road on the west side of Olinda Creek.
In order to book the venue Mr Mier needs to know numbers ASAP – deadline is Thursday 31 October at 6pm. There will be a limit of 30 people. Individuals and groups are welcome to book.
The webinar begins at 1pm and runs for an hour, with Mr Mier suggesting a post webinar discussion over tea, coffee and a bite to eat.
This is a one-off event, but more may follow. There is no charge but a donation would be appreciated to cover refreshment costs (tea, coffee) and act as a small fundraiser for community organisations. BYO lunch if you wish.
Contact Mr Mier at bpm45au@bigpond.com or on 0418 326 670 to enquire or register interest.
Round Bird Artspace venture
Round Bird Artspace is a creative hub directly above Round Bird Food and Wine and comprises a Gallery Space and Workshop space.
Last week a parent and child workshop launched that aims to provide a connective and safe place to explore creativity and learn new skills alongside one another. To empower parents to reconnect with their own creativity, explore art and share the experience both in class and at home through creative play. Participants enjoy a delicious lunch together after the class.
The next Creative Collab – Collage Workshop is on 29 October 10am to 12pm.
Learn to create a unique artwork around your drawings, enjoy collage process to add colour and texture to your piece.
Book via website or phone 9735 9724
Art Workshops are scheduled regularly with local artists and art exhibitions held in the gallery space.
The Fields Exhibition, by Jessie Bleakley, will launch the Gallery space on 27 October and run until 26 January.
To find more visit, roundbird.com.au/round-bird-art-space-lilydale
Coffee with a Cop returns
The Rotary Club of Lilydale has partnered with Victoria Police to bring a Coffee with a Cop event back to Lilydale.
Hosting the event on the Tuesday 5 November from 11am to 1pm at The CriBB Cafe, it’s an opportunity for the community to meet some of their local police and about things like public safety, current crime trends in the area and preventative measures.
