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Page 1: ISSUE NO.30 brainstorm · songwriter. The sixth best-selling recording artist in the United States, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of

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I S S U E N O . 3 0 J u l y 2 0 1 5

brainstorm

A quarterly publication providing the latest information to help support consumers and

carers of South West Healthcare Mental Health Services.

Health and Lifestyle

Law and You

FaPMI report

Consumer Update

Find a word

“Jonah’s Tattoo” Artwork by Margot Rosser

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One of the really interesting and

cool things about mental illness is

that certain types of illnesses may

give a person a creative edge, and

other illnesses go hand in hand

with highly intelligent people. For

example Professor John Nash won

the Nobel Prize for mathematics.

You don’t have to be mentally ill to

be genius but it seems mental

illness and genius often do go hand

in hand. People with mental

illnesses have contributed greatly

to science and the arts. Whilst the

basic tenet of mental health care is

to respect privacy, some brave

individuals have gone on the record

about their illness, in the hope to

inspire others to always follow their

dreams.

The brilliant composer experienced

bipolar disorder, as documented in

The Key to Genius: Manic

Depression and the Creative Life by

D. Jablow Hershman and Julian

Lieb.

The celebrated artist's bipolar disorder is discussed in The Key to Genius: Manic Depression and the Creative Life by D. Jablow Hershman and Julian Lieb and Dear Theo, The Autobiography of Van Gogh.

The scientist's mental illness is discussed in The Dynamics of Creation by Anthony Storr and The Key to Genius: Manic Depression and the Creative Life by D. Jablow Hershman and Julian Lieb.

The Gone with the Wind star suffered from mental illness, as documented in Vivien Leigh: A Biography by Ann Edwards.

One of the greatest authors in the English language suffered from depression, as documented in The Key to Genius: Manic Depression and the Creative Life by D. Jablow Hershman and Julian Lieb, and Charles Dickens: His Tragedy and Triumph by Edgar Johnson. Em Rusciano A singer, writer, TV presenter, broadcaster, stand-up comedian and MC, Em experienced postnatal depression after the birth of her second child. Em is a BeyondBlue Ambassodor.

Belle Brockhoff Belle is a snowboarder who represented Australia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. It was as a teenager that Belle first experienced the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety. At the Sochi Winter Olympics, Belle finished in eighth position in the snowboard cross. This was the most successful snowboard-cross result for Australia at the Games. Belle is a BeyondBlue Ambassodor.

Mary Jo Fisher Former South Australian Liberal Party Senator Mary Jo Fisher has built a solid career in both workplace relations and service to the community. She diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is a BeyondBlue Ambassodor.

References: www.beyondblue.org.au www.nami.org www.stampoutstigma.net

"People with Mental Illness Enrich Our Lives"

Ludwig van Beethoven

Vincent Van Gogh

Isaac Newton

Vivien Leigh

Charles Dickens

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Around 1 million children across Australia have a parent with a mental illness, so it’s hardly surprising that some of those families will be a little more well known. Jessica Rowe has teamed up with her Mum Penelope to co-author a book on their experiences called ‘The best of times, the worst of times’. This is a brief outline of Jessica’s story…

Sourced from http://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/ambassadors/ambassador-profile/jessica-rowe & http://copmi.net.au

Jessica Rowe is a news presenter, author, columnist and mother of two girls, Allegra and Giselle. She has been working in the media industry for over twenty years. Jessica is passionate about removing the stigma around mental health conditions.

It is a very personal campaign – having grown up with a mother who has bipolar disorder – she understands the chaos and heartache that a mental health condition can cause to a family.

When Jessica was only 10, her mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “As a little girl, that was so frightening… I would feel so powerless. I would lie in bed and I would hear mum crying night after night”. Jessica’s mother was often hospitalised, usually for three or four months at a time, sometimes each and every year.

"I used to think I was all alone, when I'd hear Mum crying herself to sleep each night. I wanted to be part of a 'normal' family. But I've now realised there is no such thing as a normal family, as mental illness impacts on so many families across the country. It is very important to ask for help if you need to, and to remember you are not the only one going through this."

When Jessica speaks about growing up, she explains what it is like to be the child of a parent who is unwell.

“I went through a range of emotions. There were times when I would be angry and resentful because I would be thinking, come on mum, you are the one who is supposed to be looking after me!”

But it wasn't until she had postnatal depression after the birth of her eldest daughter, Allegra, that she understood the level of stigma and shame that you can feel if you have a mental health condition. She says, "Although I knew where to get help, had family support and the financial means to pay for specialists I still felt ashamed.

I thought, what right do I have to be depressed? I have everything I could wish for... a beautiful baby, a wonderful husband. I felt like such a failure".

Jessica realised she had to ask for help. Something that was very difficult to do, as she has always seen herself as 'strong and capable'. "However I realised that real strength came from admitting I needed help". She says with the love and support of her family, plus the wisdom of her doctor she came to realise that she wasn't a failure. "I just had an illness. And I needed treatment to get better. It can be hard enough being a mum – even more so if you have PND".

Because Jessica wanted to help others by sharing her experiences, she became a beyondblue Ambassador in 2002. Firstly, she spoke about her mother’s bipolar disorder and after becoming a mother, she also talked about her own experience of postnatal depression. This led to her becoming a Patron for the beyondblue Perinatal Mental Health Program.

“Sometimes you don’t have a

choice about what happens to

you, necessarily, but what you

do have control over is how

you deal with it."

Famous Families where a Parent has a mental illness

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Jessica is also a published author. She has co-authored a book with her mother, Penelope Rowe, titled The Best of Times, The Worst of Times, an account of their family’s experience living with Penelope’s bipolar disorder. Her second book, Love, Wisdom, Motherhood, reveals the struggles, joys, and heartache of motherhood through eleven women sharing their story.

"If my personal experience can help

anyone and help reduce the stigma

associated with mental health

conditions, then that would be great.

You need to speak up and get help. I

am pleased to say there is plenty of

help available today, but not enough

people know where to find it."

NAME

DIAGNOSIS

Abraham Lincoln Anxiety & Depression

Ben Stiller Bipolar disorder

Brooke Shields Post-partum depression

Uma Thurman Depression

Catherine Zeta Jones Bipolar depression

Barbara Streisand Social Phobia

Winston Churchill Bipolar depression

Vivien Leigh Schizophrenia

Charles Dickens Clinical depression

Ray Charles Depression

Robyn Williams Bipolar depression

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health&LIFESTYLE

Craig Hamilton has had a successful and varied career. He has worked as an underground coal miner, radio sports commentator and is a mental health advocate, speaker and author.

Craig joined ABC Radio in 1994, where he commentated on rugby league, rugby union and cricket at an international level. Craig is probably best known for his commentary of 16 NRL Grand Finals.

At the pinnacle of his media career, Craig was assigned the task of covering the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. “From the lanyard around my neck hangs a media and accreditation tag – my permit for passage anywhere and everywhere at the Olympics. Beneath the passport size snap are printed the words: ‘Craig Hamilton, ABC Radio’… This is as good as it gets… My bag is packed and on this flawless afternoon we’re walking together as a family from car park to ticket gate… and something is not quite right”. (Excerpt from Craig’s book Broken Open)

On the eve of the Games, Craig experienced a psychotic episode and was subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Following that episode, he spent two weeks in hospital.

Craig continues to work for ABC Radio and manages his illness.

He has also worked tirelessly as an advocate for mental health issues, speaking at conferences and lobbying for extra funding to support people and their families who have experienced a depressive condition.

Craig is married with three children, and his wife Louise has played a critical role in his continued wellbeing. In 2010, he relapsed and walked around Sydney’s George Street for hours before Louise and a friend arrived from Newcastle to get him to hospital.

Craig now manages very well. Living with bipolar disorder means he needs to pay attention to his diet, his sleep and to his stress levels. "I look after myself a lot better now than before I was hospitalised. This is why it is so important people get help if they think they might be depressed."

Craig is now a much sought after motivational speaker who talks about what it's like to battle a serious illness. In sharing his story and experiences, he offers hope to others. He has written two books, Broken Open published in 2004 and A Better Life released in June 2012. He still lives in Newcastle with his wife and three children.

As a beyondblue Ambassador, Craig provides an insight into what it is like to experience a mental health condition and gives hope and encouragement to others.

Craig Hamilton’s

Story

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Reaching Recovery SWARH May Brainstorm Article Edition 8

Welcome to the second

Brainstorm edition for 2015.

We will be incorporating this

newsletter to be included in the

Brainstorm. This will enable the

newsletter to be distributed to

a broader audience, including

service providers, clinicians,

consumers and carers.If you

have any suggestions regarding

this newsletter or would like to

add something for the next

edition please let the

participation team know.

Recovery is for All, including

Celebrities!

Throughout history and

contemporary times, people

with mental illnesses have

contributed immensely to

society and human culture.

Despite their accomplishments,

though, many faced stigma

within their lives. These articles

and short biographies provide

information about how many

accomplished individuals have

contended with stigma in their

lives.Stigma against mental

illness affects people from all

walks of life, regardless of social

class, wealth, and power. Here

is a short list of famous

individuals who contended with

mental illness and stigma;

Winston Churchill was Prime

Minister of Great Britain during

World War II. He was also an

officer in the British Army, a

historian, an impressionist

painter, and a Nobel Prize-

winning writer. His memoirs

describe his battles with

depression, which he nick-named

his “Black Dog.” Accounts have

also indicated that he may have

suffered from bipolar disorder.

Billy Joel is a six-time Grammy

Award-winning rock musician,

pianist, and singer-

songwriter. The sixth best-selling

recording artist in the United

States, he was inducted into the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and

the Songwriter’s Hall of

Fame. Joel battled many years

with depression, and in 1970 and

received inpatient psychiatric

care for depression

Demi Lovato, an American singer

describes her battle with bi polar

and self-harm and her journey of

recovery, "This is an ongoing

process and the hardest part

about these diseases is that

they're things that I'm going to

have to face every day for the

rest of my life.

I'm going to mess up and I'm not

going to be perfect, but as long as

I try every day to get better and

better myself, then I'm one step

ahead of where I was before."

These figures of history and

celebrities have chosen to make a

stand for mental illness by

helping to reduce stigma by

sharing their own stories and

being a voice to the people. We

can all be that voice and reduce

stigma within our own

communities in various ways.

One way to assist Mental Health

Services is to become part of the

participation team, further

information on how to be a part

of the team can be obtained from

either Eila Lyon (Consumer

Consultant) or Alison Tickner

(Carer Consultant) or any

member of the Mental Health

Team at South West Healthcare.

Participation, benefits for both

Consumers/Carers and the

Mental Health Service.

Broadly speaking, as citizens of Australia, we each have a democratic right to participate fully in our community and achieve our full potential.

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Each of us has the right to say or write what we think privately or publicly, about the government, or any topic or issue.We also have the responsibility to do this factually and constructively (Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs 2005).Participating in the mental health system may be a logical extension of our nationally recognised rights and responsibilities, but not every consumer and carer does so. Some are not aware that they have a right to be involved in this way, while others don’t know how to. Be some people don’t feel able to participate at a particular point in time, while others find that services do not provide the opportunity to become involved. Most consumers, family members and carers are concerned with their individual care and support. For them, participation is an opportunity to address a personal issue and offer constructive solutions for problems, based on their experience and expertise. Other people want input into service improvement and policy. For them, participation involves having a say about what they see as deficiencies in current services. For example, people may like to see the hospital admissions procedure improved, or greater availability of secure long-term accommodation, better and more secure respite facilities, or the increased availability of case workers or psychiatrists.

Policy decisions are made and prioritised at different levels of government and the service system.

Consumer and carer

participation in mental health

services can also allow staff to

gain new insights into service

provision and build positive

relationships with consumers

and carers.Participation can

provide opportunities to have

expertise acknowledged, earn

an income, increase social

contacts and develop new skills.

Consumer participation is

regarded by many as integral to

the recovery process, as it

enhances social inclusion

through socially valued roles.

Consumer participation enables

people with lived experience of

mental illness to have a greater

influence and control over their

experiences in mental health

services. Consumer

participation supports personal

recovery by being first person

and holistic; by promoting self-

determination and automony; is

collaborative and focusses on

strengths; and by supporting

action on social inclusion and

the social determinants of

health, mental health and

wellbeing.

Consumers, family members and carers need to know the extent to which they can influence these decisions, and how they can best go about doing this as individuals and as members of an organisation People may choose to participate to a lesser or greater degree depending on their individual preferences and circumstances, which may change over time. Key elements of consumer and carer participation are – trust, openness, equal opportunity, advocacy and support, responsiveness, shared owners hip, dissemination andevaluation. Consumers and carers can help improve the quality, responsiveness and variety of service and program delivery through participation in development, implementation, and evaluation.

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Eddie and

the

theatre

company

Fruit Trees continue to grow.

Herbs in full bloom.

Painting towards Recovery

“The Idea of an Ocean”

Margot Rosser is a consumer of

Mental Health services. She has

recently had an exhibition of her

paintings at Scope Art Galleries

in Warrnambool.

Nature Continues to be the main

subject of my art practise. In this

series I have focused on the idea

of an ocean.

The original impetus for the work

comes from the splendid

proximity to the beach whilst

living in the city of

Warrnambool. Through

conversation I know that we all

delight in those glimpses of the

sea that we gain as we travel

around our city. We can all of the

sea that we gain as we travel

around our city. We can all drive,

walk or bus ourselves to the

beach when we are looking for

renewal. It is a different sort of

beach to those in bigger cities

like Melbourne/ it is a beach that

offers up Thunder Point and the

great surge on the other side of

the breakwater. It is a bay

flanked by ocean. It is from this

sense of place that the work

flows. As the series develops it

takes on some of the

characteristics of that ocean in

spontaneous scribbling line and a

fluid creative process. This link

between creativity and fluidity is

present in the painting “ A space

for fluidity” .

Unlike many artists inspired by coastal

scenery, I did not make frequent visits

to the sea, but instead worked from

imagination, from the idea of an

ocean. One work, “Jonah’s Tattoo” is

based on the fable of Jonah and the

whale. This is a tale of journey,

transformation and return. Another

work “Blest Pair of Sirens” is based on

Homers “The Odyssey” which has a

similar theme, however this time the

story is told from a feminist

perspective. This is just my point of

view. Although reference’s to

literature and the world of symbol,

allegory and metaphor are scattered

though the series, there is no

definitive interpretation of any one

work. Each viewer brings their own

memories and experiences to the

work. In other paintings I have tried to

capture a child’s exuberance and

innocence at visiting the beach. As this

experience is but a distant memory,

no doubt my efforts do not compare

but I have tried . In only one work

have I actually made the pilgrimage of

visiting the beach. The work is “Drift”.

On that day at the beach I collected

and noted colour samples of foliage,

of kelp, of sands, of ocean and sky.

“Drift includes all of these colours: its

format and design is based on a

Japanese print. As this experience is

but a distant memory, no doubt my

efforts do not compare but I have

tried. In only one work have I actually

made the pilgrimage of visiting the

beach. The work is “Drift”. On that day

at the beach I collected and noted

colour samples of foliage, of kelp, of

sands, of ocean and sky.

“Drift includes all of these colours:

its format and design is based on a

Japanese print. This series

reflects upon ways in which the

idea of an ocean can be

represented through drawing,

painting and writing to provide

solace, escape, connection to

nature and a sense of freedom,

all within our wonderful

Warrnambool. Along with

having a diagnosed mental

illness, Margot Rosser has

studied art, art education,

media and writing. She has

exhibited in several one person

and numerous group

exhibitions.

Enjoy Margots Artwork on the

following page form the

collection “The Idea of The

Ocean”

By Margot Rosser

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“Aquarelle”

“Homage to Coleridge”

“Signs of Containment beneath breaking waves”

“Striped Dolphins swimming in a Sea of Wavy

Stripes”

“Johna’s Tattoo”

(As seen on the Front Page)

“Blest Pair of Sirens”

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Usually this section of Brainstorm focuses on issues of law and mental illness. However, for the fame and celebrity edition, we will focus on the life of an extraordinary individual Elyn Sacks. She is Associate Dean and Orrin B. Evans Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California Gould Law School, an expert in mental health law and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship winner. She also lives with Schizophrenia. Saks was an attorney in Connecticut and instructor at the University Of Bridgeport School Of Law before joining the USC Law faculty in 1989. She graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University before earning her master of letters from Oxford University and her J.D. from Yale Law School, where she also edited the Yale Law Journal. She holds a Ph.D. in psychoanalytic science from the New Center for Psychoanalysis, and is the recipient of numerous academic awards. Saks experienced her first symptoms of mental illness at eight years old, but she had her first full-blown episode when a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University.

Another breakdown happened while a student at Yale Law School, after which she "ended up forcibly restrained and forced to take anti-psychotic medication". Saks has written about her experience with schizophrenia in her award-winning best-selling autobiography, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey through Madness published by Hyperion Books in 2007. She emphasizes that "illness of any kind need not define an individual, while remarking on the different ways that mental and physical illnesses are regarded".

Saks says "there's a tremendous need to implode the myths of mental illness, to put a face on it, to show people that a diagnosis does not have to lead to a painful and oblique life." In June 2012, Saks gave a TED talk advocating for compassion toward people with mental illness. You can find the talk by putting “TED talk Elyn Sacks” into your internet browser.

Saks writes mainly on legal issues and mental health, and has published four books:

The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness,

Refusing Care: Forced Treatment and the Rights of the Mentally Ill,

Interpreting Interpretation: The Limits of Hermeneutic Psychoanalysis,

Jekyll on Trial: Multiple Personality Disorder and Criminal Law, Saks' latest book, The Center Cannot Hold, won the Time Magazine Top Ten Nonfiction Book of the Year Award, the Books for a Better Life Inspirational Memoir Award, and has been on the New York Times Extended Best Sellers List.

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Well the time has flown by once again

and we find ourselves in autumn already.

The theme of this edition of brainstorm,

fame and celebrity, illustrates perfectly

that mental illness does not discriminate;

it affects people of all cultures, races and

backgrounds, including many very

famous people both in the present and

the past.

As you read through this edition you will

discover famous people who live or lived

with mental illness and made

extraordinary contributions to our world.

This serves as an inspiring reminder to

me that we can all live meaningful and

contributing lives.

In the last couple of months I have been

fortunate enough to meet many people

who use mental health services here in

south west Victoria and although they

are not famous, the way they meet the

challenges of daily life is truly inspiring.

Moving away from fame and celebrity

for a moment, I would just like to

mention a few things to look out for in

the coming months.....

During the first part of this year, in partnership

with MI Fellowship we have been running a

number of Well Ways programs across the

region. The program for consumers is called MI

Recovery and commenced in February in both

Camperdown and Hamilton. The program is

facilitated by people who know, from personal

experience, what it is like to cope with mental

illness and groups are kept quite small, usually

between 8 and 12 participants. In June we will

also be running a group in Portland. For more

information on the Program please contact

myself or MIFellowship in any area.

Another thing you might want to consider is

attending an information session about Advance

Statements. This is a written statement detailing

your preferences for treatment should you

become unwell and is a good way of making

your wishes known, your treating team must

consider your Advance Statement during

compulsory treatment. Look out for these

information sessions over the coming months in

Camperdown, Hamilton and Portland. If you

missed the session in Warrnambool please feel

free to get in contact with me and I can talk it

through with you.

If you would like to provide feedback on any

aspect of your mental health service, want more

information or would just like to have a chat,

please do not hesitate to contact me on 5561

9100 or email [email protected]

Best wishes,

Eila.

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Hi Everyone

Brainstorm this quarter is all about ‘Fame and Celebrities’, I could write about numerous celebrities who care for someone with a mental illness and what they do and how they look after themselves. However, mental illness doesn’t discriminate, the effects on a carer/support person is the same, whether you’re a celebrity or not. So instead I thought I would focus on what it is like to be a carer/support person.

Over the years, through my job and on a personal level I have met many carers/families whom are truly amazing and personally I would like to acknowledge them and say thank you. Thank you for the fantastic job you do in supporting and caring for your loved one.

As we all know, supporting a loved one

with a mental illness has many ups and

downs and can be very demanding.

Mental illness may not only be

distressing for your loved one but

often affects the whole family.

It can create tension, uncertainty, a feeling of loneliness, anger, emotional impact, financial hardship, feeling of loss and grief and roles within the family can change. It is a whole new ball game and at times you wonder if you can cope, but you can and you do. For your own emotional wellbeing, it’s important to acknowledge your feelings, have someone who will listen and talk with you.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, caring/supporting your loved one can be rewarding. It’s an opportunity for personal growth, developing new skills, strengthening your relationships, proving to yourself that you are able to meet new challenges and you are stronger then you give yourself credit for.

As a carer/support person it is important to remember to take time out for yourself ie meditation, massage, have a break (respite), coffee with a friend and if possible obtain a paid job.

If you would like to catch up for a chat about how we can assist you in your caring role please contact Alison Tickner, Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.

Cheers Alison

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STAR-beat Choir perform at “Get Amongst It”

Claire Norman providing Tai Chi session for staff.

Our New Peer Support Worker

My name is Jaquiline Clarke and I

am very pleased to be working

with Adult Mental Health Services

as the part time ‘Peer Support

Worker’. (I work Monday 8.30-

3pm, Tuesday and Wednesday

8.30-2pm) I am employed as a

Peer support worker because I

have a personal experience of

living with a mental illness and I

will try to ensure that consumers’

interests are respected in all

aspects of mental health care.

My focus will be on assisting

consumers to gain their own sense

of confidence and hope about

their journey of recovery. Some

fabulous work has already been

done in this area with Consumer

consultant Eila Lyon and other

peer support worker Darren (and

previously Yvette). I hope to be

able to continue and extend this

work.

If you’d like to learn more about peer

support or you have any ideas or

suggestions please don`t hesitate to

contact me.

Jaquiline Clarke, Peer Support Worker

Ph 5561-9100 Email

[email protected]

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Well Ways Programs

Information session’s DATE: Friday June the 12th at the Portland Library from 10.30am till 12.30pm. Morning tea from 10.20am. Well Ways Building a Future will be presented on the following days from 10.00am till 1.00pm. Morning tea will be supplied. Friday 24th July Friday 31st July Friday 7th August Friday 14th August Friday 21st Friday August Friday 28th August Friday 4th September Friday 11th September Friday 9th October Friday 30th October Friday 20th November Friday 11th December.

Date: Friday July the 3rd at the Portland Library Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Morning tea, and light lunch provided.

For more Information please

contact:

Betti Los

T: (03) 55 217 203

M: 0418659672

E: [email protected]

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FREE Monthly COMMUNITY BARBEQUE.

17 Fleetwood Court East Warrnambool Community House.

Your Community House working in partnership with local services.

Third Wednesday

in each Month 1pm to 3pm

RSVP or Further information Please call : Fleetwood Court Community House 5561 4624

Got Questions? Need Support? Information and resources from partner agencies and services available.

Bringing People and Supports together.

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New Members Welcome

The STAR-beat Choir is inviting new members to join. If you enjoy singing and making new friends, the

STAR-beat Choir is perfect for you. There are no auditions, and you don't need to be the world’s greatest

singer. It’s all for fun!

Rehearsals are once a week at Hider Street House on a Wednesday from 2.30pm - 3.30pm. There is no

cost to join and all music is provided. For more information on joining the Choir please contact Brooke

(Choir Director) on the details below.

Contact: Brooke 5561 9100 - Email: [email protected]

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Postage

Paid