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SMART Recovery is a global self-help, mutual aid program that offers a place for people to get together to try to change addictive behaviours that are harmful to themselves and others.

Addictive behaviours can include problematic drinking, substance use, gambling, over-eating, shopping, internet, sex and others.

• Every meeting is run by a trained SMART Recovery Facilitator (based locally in South Gippsland)
• Focus on the addictive behaviour, not the substance itself

• Free and inclusive to people challenged by any type of addiction
• No registration required to attend a group
• 60-90 minutes in duration
• Groups usually range from 3-6 attendees
• Participants may attend if they are still using but cannot participate if intoxicated

• Identify goals and set an achievable plan for the week ahead
• Focus on the present and future, not the past
• Participants learn evidence-based tools and techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to apply to daily life
• In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings are now being held online via https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/
• For information, visit the SMART Recovery Australia website at https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/ or contact Gippsland Southern Health Service on 03 5667 5506.

Hosted by the Strzelecki Lions Club every 2nd Sunday of the month (October to April)

With something for everyone at the Loch Market, you’ll find crafts, treasures & fresh produce and more.

There are over 70 stalls and a gold donation entry.

Tea, coffee, drinks and food available on-site.

October to April – Loch Railway Station Reserve, Loch
May to September – Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch

The Farmers’ Market is held in the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum’s main car-park every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 8 am – 12:30 pm. The market is run by local producers and is a not for profit association.

Yes, the Farmer’s market is continuing to operate during the Covid pandemic when we are legally allowed to operate. The number of stalls may be reduced due to Stage 4 restrictions, but good produce is still available.

For the most current updates, check our Facebook Page

A delightful bush market and a drive through the beautiful hills of Gippsland is a great day’s outing. Have a cuppa with sandwiches or try the great cooking of the Gippsland ladies – great cake makers.

Everything at the market is home made or home grown. Come for nibbles, crafts, or fresh vegies.

Most stalls are inside the community hall, while vendors with plants to sell are generally outside on the lawn.

Why not set up a stall if you have things to sell?

Limited offer: Stall fee of $6.00 for the first market (Sunday the 3^rd January, 2021).

Contact: Brian, Jumbunna Hall President – 0459 239 344

Sunday 6th June, 2021

Leaving Jumbunna hall at 9.30 AM

Cost $25.00 – includes morning tea and lunch

Call Brian to book now – 15 maximum walkers

Bookings close:

31st MAY
Phone Brian on 0459239344

This is your invitation by the South Gippsland Shire Council to attend our Commercial Flu Session.

In an effort to provide a service to those businesses wishing to vaccinate their staff against the flu, but find it difficult to attend our public sessions, South Gippsland Shire Council Immunisation Unit is holding a special session for staff of local businesses on the following dates:

Date: WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY

Time: 10.00AM – 12NOON

Venue: Korumburra Basketball Stadium

This year the vaccine will be for FREE to everyone living or working in South Gippsland Shire.

Online bookings are required, please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/flu

Influenza, commonly known as the Flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by coughs and sneezes or by direct contact with respiratory secretions.

Every year it causes illness in the community, and can bring businesses to a grinding halt.

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect you from serious disease caused by the flu.

You should get a flu vaccine every year because the most common strains of the virus that cause the flu change each year. The vaccine also changes every year to match these strains.

All bookings need to be made through our website (www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/flu), if you have any queries please call the Immunisation Unit on 5662 9200

KSC warmly invites Grade 5 and 6 students and their parents to our

2022 YEAR 7 INFORMATION NIGHT

TO BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, MAY 4TH, 2021 at 6:15pm

Arrive at the Performing Arts Centre

The College staff look forward to introducing you to the next phase of your education and will be showcasing the exciting academic program that is available at our College.

You will also receive valuable resources outlining the ethos and curriculum programs at our College.

We believe that Grade 5 students will also benefit from beginning to familiarise themselves with the Transition Process.

Further enquiries can be directed to:

Christopher Cronin – Middle School / Transition Coordinator on 5655 1566

Agricultural, Earth Moving and Hobby Farming Equipment

The Strzelecki Lions Club and Loch Primary School are joining forces with Nutrien Ag Solutions to raise much needed funds with a clearing sale at con Sunday 2 May from 10am.  

The clearing sale will feature a wide range of agricultural, earth moving and hobby farming equipment, with some great deals to be found on the day.

Organised jointly by the Strzelecki Lions and Loch Primary School as their major annual fundraiser, sales will be facilitated by Nutrien with all commissions donated in equal shares to the Lions and the Primary School.

For more information, including requests to list items for sale, please contact

Chris from the Strzelecki Lions Club on 0419 109 928 or

Will from the Loch Primary School Council on 0412 177 110.

Email enquiries can be sent to LionsAndLochPSClearingSale@gmail.com.

The Business Association Committee has been taking an active interest in Coal Creek Community Park & Museum. We recognise the asset we have right here in our town and how beneficial it is to tourism here in Korumburra and South Gippsland, however we feel it ought to be given a greater opportunity to reach its full potential.

We are holding a get together for interested people:

When: Wednesday, 14 April, 2021 @ 7.30pm
Where: at Korumburra Community Meeting Room (next to Library).

Renae Littlejohn, Director Development Services at South Gippsland Shire will be in attendance to give an update on what we as a community can do to assist in Coal Creek becoming a much greater focus for South Gippsland.