Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 6 September 2023
Published on 06 September 2023
Dr Rob Gordon to present at Dingee Community Dinner
I invite the community to join clinical psychologist Dr Rob Gordon for a dinner at the
Dingee Hotel on Wednesday, 13 September 2023.
Dr Gordon has worked extensively in the field of disaster recovery, assisting people and
communities after floods, cyclones, fire and other events throughout Australia.
The community dinner will get underway at 6pm, for a 6.30pm start. This event will include free meals, and drinks will be available at bar prices.
Dr Gordon began working in the field in disaster recovery following Ash Wednesday in 1983
and has dedicated his career to helping communities and emergency services workers
recover after disasters.
He offers support and insight into the different ways we may find ourselves thinking and
feeling as we navigate recovery, both now and in the future.
I encourage our community to attend the dinner on 13 September and take the
opportunity to hear from Dr Gordon.
Event details:
- Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023
- Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
- Location: Dingee Hotel, 2-4 Mack Street
Please RSVP by Wednesday 6 September to Council’s Community Recovery Officer Josie McKinnon on 0474 911 783 or email jmckinnon@loddon.vic.gov.au
This event is part of Council’s community recovery program and is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.
Inglewood R U OK? Day barbeque
Concerned that someone you know or care about isn’t acting like themselves? Perhaps they seem more agitated or withdrawn?
R U OK? Day is on Thursday, 14 September, and it’s a national day of action to remind Australians to initiate meaningful conversations when they notice someone they care about might be struggling with life.
All community members are invited to attend the Inglewood Community R U OK? Day barbecue on 14 September, which will include a delicious free lunch, plenty of giveaways and more.
Local service representatives, including those from the Inglewood and Districts Health Service and the Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House, will also be on site to catch up and check in.
Event details
- Date: Thursday 14 September 2023
- Time: 12pm to 2pm
- Where: Town Hall Gardens, Inglewood
The event is part of Council’s community recovery program and is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.
Loddon Bulletin
The latest edition of Council’s quarterly Loddon Bulletin will be delivered to households starting next Monday, 11 September.
In this September edition, there will be updates on the Donaldson Park Community Hub, Pyramid Hill Streetscape Revitalisation Project, Works update, Flood Restoration Works, and more.
To read digital versions of the Bulletin, visit: https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/News-and-public-notices/Loddon-Bulletins
Calivil Bowling Club works set to commence
Construction will commence this week with the installation of the synthetic green at the Calivil Bowling Club. Contractors anticipate an eight week construction program, which is great news for the club and the reserve, which also saw the installation of the flood lighting on the oval.
Father’s Day
I would like to wish all the fathers out there a Happy Father Day for last Sunday, 3 September. I hope you all enjoyed the special day and were able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.