King Island Men's Shed

• The men's shed is now fully functioning...it even has power!
• Ken Baker is the coordinator and can be contacted at Phoenix House on 6462 1746.
• A number of programs are being considered i.e. model cars, computing, cooking, welding, woodwork

Community Safety
King Island Council, Tasmania Police and Dept Health & Human Services are working in partnership to develop a community safety plan for King Island. Successful public forums was held in November & January, with 23 community members contributing to the development of a vision, and identifying priorities, objectives and activities. The Plan was launched on the 13th June 2007. Copies are available at the above locations.

Vision: To foster a safe and secure King Island by engendering personal and collective responsibility.

www.quittas.org.au - Get online for a free personal New Year Quit Pack

Diabetes Complications Screening Clinic: twice a year visits from Physician, Podiatrist, Dietician, Diabetic Educator visits up to four times a year, referral required form King Island Medical Practice.

Diabetic Education & Support: Four sessions are held throughout the year for individuals with diabetes and impaired glucose intolerance. A good opportunity to find out new information and meet with other sufferers.

Strength Training: A program for all community members. Register your interest to attend with Community Health Nurse, 6462 9953.

Child Health Association:
Welcomes new members to its Playgroup on Friday's between 10.30 - 12 noon at Reekara Community Centre, and to its New Parents Group, 1st Thursday of each month between 11 - 12.30pm at Phoenix House, 24 Albert St. This is a time to socialise and talk about common interests and concerns. If you would like specific information sessions and resources, this can be provided by the workers. Contact Jacky Richards, 6462 9953 for further information

Phoenix House: This community house provides a wide range of programs for community members including the disabled and disadvantaged. The following programs are held regularly: Literacy & Numeracy, School Holiday Program, Phoenix Group (see Day Centre), Lunchbox Challenge and cooking demonstrations. Phoenix House is also available for hire by groups at a rate of $10.00 for the first hour and $5.00 per hour thereafter. We also have a 6mt x 3mt Marquee available for hire at a cost of $50.00 per day plus a $50.00 refundable deposit.
Contact 6462 1746 or email phoenixhouse@bigpond.com for further information.

Community Crisis Support Team: The Community Crisis Support Team, as part of Community Recovery, consists of trained volunteers who respond to those in need following a critical or traumatic incident. Their service is to support families, friends and bystanders at the scene.

Did you know?
Sexual Assault is defined as an unwanted and uninvited act of aggression, which attacks a person's body, emotions, and sense of self - it is a violation of human rights.
North West Centre Against Sexual Assault offers:
==> Counselling & support both in times of crisis & in the long term;
==> Information about police, legal & medical procedures;
==> Support through the legal & justice process;
==> Counselling & support for non-offending partners, parents, friends, support people;
==> Advocacy on your behalf' victim impact statements & other written reports;
==> Resources & information regarding sexual assault issues;
==> Community education; and,
==> Referrals to other services when required.
NWCASA is a free & confidential service for women, children and men who have experience sexual assault or rape at any time, or are supporting a person who has been sexually assaulted.

Links to Websites Offering Information on Sexual Assault Services
Centacare Tasmania Family Services - Burnie
This service offers counselling for issues involved with domestic violence, adoption, pregnancy,physical/sexual abuse and pre-marriage jitters.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
This service offers a range of specialist interventions to children and young people experiencing significant mental health difficulties, emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties.

Northern Sexual Assault Support Service
This centre offers support and counselling to victims of sexual abuse.

NW Centre Against Sexual Assault
This centre offers support, counselling, information and referral to victims of sexual assault.

Sexual Assault Support Service
This site provides information, counselling and support for women over the age of 13 who have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives.

somazone
This site provides information on many issues such as general health, drugs, sexuality and more. It has a forum for questions and answers, and an interactives page.

Tasmanian Women's Health Network
This site provides information on, and links to sites related to, women's health.

Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASA) Website
CASAs are government-funded organizations which work against sexual assault. The services that CASAs offer are free and available to all victim/survivors. They are based on respecting the rights of all victims/survivors of sexual assault.

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