Community Directory

80 bed group accommodation facility. Ideal for recreational educational and group development programs.

Open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6pm. Phone for Kindergarten session details.

Policy advice to government on Aboriginal affairs. Manages grants programs on Aboriginal cultural heritage and capital projects that will help Aboriginal communities by promoting economic social and cultural development. LIBRARY - 03 9616 2903.

Legal counselling information referral and support services for Aboriginal victims/survivors of family violence and sexual assault.

Victorian Aboriginal Rental Housing Program. Social housing program providing long term housing and housing assistance.

Does not refer for abortions

3TRFM - Frequency 99.5/99.5 FM www.3trfm.com.au email: 3trfm@aceradio.com.au Gold 1242 - Frequency 1242 AM www.gold1242.com.au email: gold1242@gold1242

Games craft music Bible stories and adventure type activities such as bike hike and fishing. For children aged 5-15 years of age.

Multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for a range of acute and chronic conditions provided by qualified Allied Health professionals including Dietetics Koori Liaison Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry Speech Pathology Social Work.

Alzheimer's Australia Vic. is the peak body representing the interest of people with dementia in Victoria and provide specialised dementia information education and support services.

Non-emergency transport is available but must be authorised by your doctor.

OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-3 SATURDAY 9-12

Services held on the 5th Sunday of the month

Provides worship and Christian education opportunities for all ages. Sunday worship 10am start

Sunday at St Peter’s by the Lake 9.30am Weekday at St Peter’s by the Lake Thursday 10.30am Service at Chapel of St Barnabas A’Beckett Park Raymond Island- 3rd Friday 3.30pm.

Sunday at St John's 8.00am and 9.30am. Sunday School During Term - 9.30am at St John's. Services at Lindenow - 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11.00am. Johnno's Community and Outreach Centre Francis Street Bairnsdale M-F 9.30am-4.00pm Sat 9.30am-12 noon

St Matthew's Anglican Church celebrates Holy Communion each Sunday at 9.30 am. Please contact the Rector regarding bible studies fellowships and other events.

Child and family welfare agency and associated programs. Gippsland Community Legal Services. Financial Counselling. Problem Gambling Service.

Estuary surf and freshwater fishing for all ages. Monthly competitions and social outings.

Specialists in alcohol and other substance related brain impairment. Services include: secondary consultation case management accommodation workforce training and community education seminars and health and will being programs.

Drawings and Paintings of the Gippsland Lakes. Cafe open Friday Saturday and Sunday. Extended hours during holidays.

Free service of information and advice to parents and carers of children aged 0-18 with a disability.

TOLL FREE - 1800 645 130 Asthma Victoria is a community based organisation committed to reducing the impact of asthma in Victoria. Our services include a telephone advice line information asthma updates emergency asthma management and training programs.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association is a voluntary Organisation established in 1964. Our vision: For breastfeeding and human milk to be the norm for human babies. For babies to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months with continuing breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond. Our activities are open to everyone whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.

Within the Division of Gippsland responsible for organising Federal electoral events Electoral Roll registration updates for changes of address and special enrolment needs. School and community civics educational enquiries welcome.

The Australian Government Regional Service was developed to provide greater acess for people mainly in rural remote and regional area with information on relevant Australian Government programs and services. AGRIS currently delivers the information through: a regional entry point website. a Freecall helpline.

Information relating to passports. Application forms are also available at a Post Office.

This group promotes the use of Australian Native plants in home gardens and the conservation and preservation of Australian plants. We offer advice to new home owners or those with established gardens wishing to include or change to Australian plants. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month (except January and December)at 7.30PM-8.00PM in the staffroom of the Bairnsdale Secondary College Wallace Street Bairnsdale. Visistors always welcome. Not a business meeting. Education guest speakers and specimen table. Learning together in a friendly atmosphere.

Emergency Services Liaison Officer in East Gippsland - Registration Catering and First Aid.

Monthly meetings are held at the Flotilla Headquarters 420 Esplanade Lakes Entrance the 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing at 5.30pm.

Radio Base - Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club. Operates 7.30am-5.30pm 7 Days. 24/7 search and rescue. Radio VHF16/27Mhz 88. Flotilla meetings 3rd Monday each month.

East Gippsland branch. Social meeting with motorhome owners once a month at a weekend venue site somewhere in Gippsland.

The group advocates for people with a disability to remove barriers facing them in daily lives.

Activities include painting at workshop Mondays weekend tutorials. Winter & Summer exhibitions.

Meets on the last Wednesday of the month during school term from 10am – 12 noon. Dates are February 22 March 29 April 26 May 31 July 26 October 25 and November 29.

Competition table tennis (evenings) for all ages and skill levels. Recreational (day time)"Keen-Agers" table tennis group for older people. Coaching available for all players.

Family orientated club. All ages. 4WD trips local and interstate. One day trip and one overnight camping trip per month. Social events. Meeting 2nd Thursday of every month at Bairnsdale Fire Station meeting room 261 Main Street Bairnsdale at 7 pm.

Active but low key club interested in quality instruction in a friendly atmosphere.

Monthly committee meeting last Tuesday in the month.

Meets on the first Monday of the month during school term from 1pm - 3pm @ RSL Princes Highway Dates for 2008 are Sept 1 Oct 6 and Nov 3 with Dec date tba. If you have any queries please contact me. Regards Yvonne Waite

Mutual Support group for diabetics carers and family. Assists in the transmission of accurate information on Diabetes.

Club activities include monthly meetings with interesting guest speakers (except in Jan and Jun-Aug) and monthly field trips. The club has three sub-groups - Fauna Survey Group Botany Group and Gippsland Lakes Ornithological Group.

Social club involved in competition. Affiliated with Motorcycling Australia - Victoria. Monthly meetings.

Club learning night 7.30pm Tuesday at Picnic Point hall. Dance Saturday 8.00pm at Picnic Point hall.

Bairnsdale & District Orchid group Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lucknow Hall Omeo Hwy Lucknow metting start at 8pm

Visitors welcome.

Administrative body for competitive tennis in the area.

Specifically for those with an interest in any aspect of aircraft modelling and flying Meetings bimonthly at Cremin Hall Pyke street Bairnsdale on second Wednesday in October. Club flying days are Wednesday and Sunday mornings at Johnstons Road Bairnsdale. Visitors Welcome

Meet first Tuesday of the month at Crown Lounge Wy Yung pub from 6.30 pm

Basketball/Netball/Volleyball stadium. All purpose stadium. 360 seat auditorium. 2 multi-purpose rooms. Conference room. Kitchen facilities. Changing rooms. 25 metre 8 lane indoor pool (heated). Learner/toddlers' pool (heated) spa steam room. Kiosk.

Pastor Rev. Ken Danes

Meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday in each month at the Artists Workshop on the corner of Hodgson and Anderson Streets in Bairnsdale at 2.00pm.

Regular interclub bowling competitions and social functions.

Duplicate Bridge for all ages Friday 10.30am Saturday 1.00pm & Monday 7.30pm.

Cemetery Address - Forge Creek Road Bairnsdale

Meetings- 1st Wedensday of every month(except January) 7:00pm Bairnsdale RSL

BCCI is the "voice" of the Business & Tourism operators and Industry and Community members of Bairnsdale City and surrounding areas.

Caters for approx 100 Children.

We are a Christian School serving the community and offering a positive friendly learning environment.

Meeting at Noweyung Centre 84 Goold Street Bairnsdale on Sundays. (9:30 am classes and 11:00 am worship.) More information available on website.

Competitive trap and skeet shooting monthly meetings Bairnsdale Aerodrome.

Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm Asthma and respiratory advice pulmonary rehab cardiac rehab continence advisory service women's health contraceptive advice counseling & personal support young people's support services general health information & health promotion programs. District nursing and dental health services. Planned Activity Groups dementia specific planned activity group. Needle exchange service.

Child adolescent adult and aged mental health service

Club meets every second Sunday of the month at Bairnsdale R.S.L. Club 11.30 am. To 4.30 PM. Music Workshop on the 1st Friday of month at R.S.L. Starting 6.30 PM.

Bairnsdale Cricket Association runs a competition with teams from Buchan and Orbost through to Glenaladale and Lindenow. Four competitions range from A Grade to D Grade.

Part of the Bairnsdale Bowls Club. Competitive and social Croquet Golf croquet for all ages. New members welcome. On Wednesdays and Saturdays play commemces at 10.30am all year round. There are now also Croquet Clubs in Sarsfield Lakes Entrance and Orbost. Contact N Hills for further details.

Basketball for all ages.

Trained counsellors providing support and information on all aspects of breastfeeding

FIRE CALLS ONLY 5152 3000 Volunteer Fire Brigade monthly board meetings weekly training. Servicing of Fire Extinguishers. Fund raising activities.

Club membership of 50+ provide facilities for Fly Fishing and Fly Tying. Club meets at 7.00pm second Monday each month at Bairnsdale Club Nicholson Street

Club membership of 50+ provide facilities for Fly Fishing and Fly Tying. Club meets at 7.00pm second Monday each month at Bairnsdale Club Nicholson Street

Meets 1.30 at St Mary's Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month except December and January.

Support group for women. Meets fortnightly on Thursdays 1-4PM at the community health centre Ross Street Bairnsdale

Open to public at all times. Enquiries to club. Licensed clubhouse.

A regional community social and support group for migrant women in the East Gippsland region. Meets on 1st Saturday of each month in the Conference room of the "Old St Andrews Church" Pyke Street Bairnsdale.

Go kart races. All ages new members welcome.

Collection & polishing of gemstones Siversmithing Jewelery Geoligical Specimens WORKSHOPS 7-30pm THursdays until 10 pm 12-30-4.00pm second & fourth Wednesday of each Month

Meet at the Bairnsdale Bowls Club Grant Street Bairnsdale - 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.

All enquiries to librarian at Bairnsdale library where books on the subject are available. We meet at Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House on 1st Thursday of the month.

Church members worhip at th Baptist Church Centre 132 Princes Highway Bairnsdale at 2.30pm Sunday afternoons on the 2nd and fourth Sundays of each month.

1st & 3rd Friday of each month- Community College East Gippsland Dalmahoy Street Bairnsdale

One Eighth mile dragstrip has been given the top rating by our governing body A.N.D.R.A. - this is international standard. Regular events at the Bairnsdale Aerodrome. We also run other events at the venue - e.g. 3 Valleys Rally Spirit of the Twentys Rally and Grand Prix Rally.

Office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Community Centre hosting a variety of educational recreational and support programs for a wide variety of people. Visitors and suggestions for new programs welcome.

Netball for 8 year olds up Men and Women. 5 Under age sections 3 Open sections and mixed teams. Competition held every Thursday evening juniors and seniors.

The Bairnsdale PC Users Group aims to help everyone who uses a PC (personal computer). At every monthly meeting there is a Question and Answer session to help with problems encountered by members. Most meetings have one or more tutorial sessions and there are occasional guest speakers. An informative monthly newsletter is sent to members. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the meeting room of the Bairnsdale Bowls Club corner Grant and Pearson Sts Bairnsdale. (car park entry is from Pearson St then enter through gate between building and bowling greens).

All olympic pistol events air pistol service style pistol. Regular Tuesday competition 7.30pm. Regular Saturday competition 1.30pm. Visitors welcome.

A world-wide voluntary youth movement catering for all facets of horsemastership and horse riding.

Meet 10.00am Sundays. Kid's Church. Bible based church teaching the Word of God with mix of contemporary songs and traditional hymns. Groups for all ages.

Amateur theatre group which presents 2 shows per year - one major show (musical) and one smaller show (play or revue). New members always welcome. Contact the Secretary by email and we will get back to you.

Social rooms and all facilities available for hire for private functions. Playground & lawns.

Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.00pm Asthma & respiration advice. Continence advisory service. Counselling and personal support. Diabetes education. Dietetics and nutrition advice. Physiotherapy. District Nursing Service. Womens Health. Young Peoples support services.

Available 3 days a week in Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale Hospital offers a range of acute medical and surgical care dialysis 24 hours emergency department obstetric services inpatient rehabilitation community primary and secondary care services. Community Mental Health - assesment and case management for people with major mental illnesses. Allied Health - aides and equipment program equipment hire and loan service occupational therapist phisotherapy & dieticians. Full details available on website.

Handicap road races most Saturdays. Training most days-see website www.brcc.asn.au for Race Program and Training. Club meetings: As needed generally 2nd Tuesday of every even month at 7pm.

Rowing every Sunday 9.30am (Winter) 8.30am (Summer)at Howitt Park on Mitchell River opposite Old Butter Factory. All persons welcome from beginners upwards.

Joeys 6 - 7.5 years meets Wednesdays 4.45pm - 6pm. Cubs 7.5 -10.5 years Thursdays 630pm -8pm Scouts 10.5-14.5 years Thursdays 7pm -9pm

Underwater diving dives arranged according to weather. Enquiries welcome.

Large hall available for private or business functions sport and exhibitions. Basic facility. Renovated March 2003.

Activities such as bingo cards bowls outings and concerts for the elderly. Friday Hoy.

Local indoor soccer competition for children and adults in categories of under 8 under 10 under 12 under 14 youth ladies and mens.

Playing oval is at Howitt Park Reserve Princes Highway BAIRNSADLE

Organisation of monthly speedway meetings (November to May). Night meetings under lights. New members welcome. Located at 120 Deptford Road Granite Rock. Secretary: Adam Wharton President Mr. Gary Severs

Competition table tennis (evenings) for all ages and skill levels. Recreational (day time)"Keen-Agers" table tennis group for older people. Coaching available for all players.

Recording local newspapers onto tape for the blind and visually impaired. New volunteers welcome. Free service.

Competitive and social tennis day and night all year round for all age groups. Full time coaching and court hire available. All welcome.

Fund raising for cancer research.

Church Services: 9.00am every Sunday 8.00am 1st Sunday 6.00pm 2nd & 4th Sunday

CACPS EACH & EACH D Providers the Bairnsdale Office covering from Sale east to Lakes Entrance and in to Buchan area. Two Care Managers work form the Bairnsdale office plus a volunteer to assist with the volunteer program "Caring Friends" an Occupational Therapist and Pastoral Care.

Community support and activities associated with East Gippsland Network of Neighbourhood Houses. Craft and activities functions etc

Long Day Care operates fortnightly each Wednesday 9am to 3pm.

Community centre for support education meetings organising community events support education and meeting community needs of all members. Inclusive of members with physical/intellectual disabilities mental illness and aged.

We are a CFA run rural fire brigade staffed totally by volunteers.

Committee of management for Bendoc Memorial Park and Recreation Reserve.

The Bendoc Resource Centre is a Neighbourhood House community learning centre providing computer training free internet access international cooking demonstrations regular craft days bus trips monthly to Merimbula compiling local history administered by the Bendoc Progress Association Inc and an East Gippsland Shire Outreach Centre

Care management of a suite of aged care programs incorporating Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) and Extended Aged Care at Home Packages (EACH) providing appropriate needs and focussed services to clients in accordance with Benetas' person centred approach and Commonwealth program guidelines. Prior assessment by Age Care Assessment Service mandatory. Available to frail aged person wanting to remain living in the community.

Community hall available for hire. Equipment and catering also available.

FIRE CALLS ONLY 000

Bird watching activities arranged throughout Australia. Information source on bird watching and related subjects. Monthly magazine for members plus quarterly journal. Mail order sales.

7.00pm - Absolute Beginners Lessons No partner required just show up and join in the fun! 7.30pm - Intermediate Lessons 8.00pm - Social Dancing 8.30pm - Advanced Lessons Followed by some Social Dancing. Only $7.00 per Adult & $3.00 per Child U/16

Hall: Users - CFA SES Mobile library BPA SRW TAFE Landcare.

The Boorai Lidj program offers in-venue Family Day Care for Koorie children 0-12 years.

Fund raising for the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service hospital. Meet on 3rd Thursday of the month at hospital.

*TAFE Outreach *Woodwork Facilities *Computer and Internet Access *Fun and Fitness Activities *Craf and Hobby Workshops *Writers Group *Playgroup *Mini-care Service Contact *Community Information *Redgum Review Newsletter Production

For for all elderly disabled or isolated clients. Thursday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Hot lunch morning and afternoon teas supplied. Activities games puzzles crafts and outings are all included in our program.

Meet Wednesdays at Bruthen Mechanics supper room 11am. to 3pm. Morning tea dinner afternoon tea. Membership $5 lunch $6.

We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Bruthen Inn Hotel and hold 2 competitions per month in any of Surf River Esturary or Fresh Water venues. Membership costs $10 per person $15 per couple and $2 competition fees. New members always w

Supporting and promoting arts and cultural activities in Bruthen including the well known Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival the Bruthen Village Market and the Mixed Bag Art Exhibition.

Long Day Care is available at Bruthen Church Hall (Anglican) on Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30pm.

Mens Pennant October - February Saturday Afternoon Ladies Pennant October - February Tuesday Social Bowls - Every Thursday Afternoon Social Bowls March - October Sunday Afternoon Visitors and new members welcome

Available at Bruthen Community Health Centre from 9.30-10.00am on the third Tuesday every month.

The Annual Bruthen Country Crafts & Arts Fair is presented by the Bruthen Anglican Parish on the first weekend of October. The 2009 Fair will be held 3-4th Oct from 10 am - 4 pm in the Mehanics Hall Bruthen. In conjunction to the art show and craft stalls and activities well known ABC Radio identity Bruce Arnup will be available for a 'For Love or Money' Antiques Roadshow on the Saturday and the Sunday will feature a Swop Meet/Car Boot Sale in the field behind the hall. All enquiries for art exhibits stall or swop meet bookings etc to the above number.

To make cricket and coaching available to juniors and seniors in BCA & BJCA competitions.

Provides Kindergarten sessions for 3 and 4 year old children.

Service club.

Main hall 2 meeting rooms supper room kitchen. Users - Bruthen Adult Day Care Senior Citizens ballet meetings and functions. Available for a variety of regular club and private functions.

Provide netball for all in Bruthen and surrounding areas. Cater for all levels from A grade social mixed and junior. Comprehensive junior development program.

Recreation reserve hall caravan park. Oval tennis netball and badminton courts woodchop area playground. Main pavilion includes kitchen shower and toilet. Outside toilet block storage shed gatekeeper's box. Users - Cricket Football and Netball.

Serving East Gippsland's communities and connecting to V/Line services throughout the state. Public transport and freight deliveries between Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Nowa Nowa Buchan W-Tree and Gelantipy. Tours and Charter East Gippsland wilderness tours Buchan Caves day trips and private charter to schools clubs etc. Visit website for details on timetables & fares.

Aim: to assist tourist operators market their product & promote Buchan and district as a tourist area.

Cemetery maintenance trust.

Intregrated Childcare/Kindergarten Program.

Senior and Junior teams. Affiliated with O.D.F.L.

Community Hall. Users - Aerobics Karate PS Adult Day Care Shows Auctions Concerts Meetings & Private functions.

Provides a variety of educational programs activities and services. Providing opportunities for recreation learning and sharing in a relaxed environment contributing to physical mental and social health and wellbeing.

Annual Rodeo at Easter

Annual Rodeo at Easter

CFA rural fire brigade.

03 51559524

Visitors and new members welcome. Men's Days - Sunday: Hit off 12 noon Ladie's Days - Thursday: Hit off 9.30am Veteran's Day - Wednesday: Hit off 2.30pm (9 holes)

Cemetery Address - Harmans Road Johnsonville

Accommodation for schools family groups conference gatherings religious organizations and sports association with sole occupancy.

Visit assist and support cancer sufferers in the Bairnsdale District with resources and information available.

Community centre and neighbourhood house. Provides access to information and organises short courses etc. Provides a place for all community members to share. Provides child-care via "Take a break" and other government funding. Open 10-2pm Monday to Friday. Broadband Internet Access - $3 for 30 minutes.

Hall available for hire for functions & sporting events. Committee mets monthly as necessary.

Provides "Take a break" child care for Cann River and surrounds.

Primary and Secondary College

A youth organisation affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria where healthy children and young adults up to 21 years of age come together monthly to enjoy horse based activities including improving their riding skills.

The Cann River RS&L Sub-Branch is still active and meets at the new RSL-Community Centre. Services are held at the Cenotaph every Anzac Day and Rememberance Day.

Open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. On call outside these hours for emergencies and essential care. Primary Health Care Sole Bush Nursing plus allied Health Care Visitors District Nursing Home Care Palliative Care Pathology Respite Care in homes

In partnership with East Gippsland Shire and Department of Construction & Development (Housing) to manage the 6 flats at Cann River for elderly pensioners and elderly invalid pensioners.

Provides kindergarten services for three and four year olds in the Cann River Noorinbee Club Terrace and Combienbar districts.

Cabin accommodation and bush camping grounds. Wilderness retreats. Situated at Cape Conran 150 metres from beach.

Held third Saturday of each month at the Bairnsdale Uniting Church cnr Great Alpine Road and Lanes Road Lucknow.

Group meets monthly to provide support and information to carers.

School bus servicing Swan Reach Johnsonville Kalimna and Lakes Entrance.

Independent non-government community-based charity providing animal care and protection services.

The centre for Australian Indigenous studies at Monash University enable many study opportunities. Future Indiginous students are encouraged to consider pathways to tertiary study provided by CAIS at Monash. Companionship support and quality education can equip students for a rewarding career.

Challenge is an organisation providing ongoing daily support programs and services to children living with cancer and their families.

Once a month child & adolescent psychiatrist is at Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (G&EGAC).

Our friendly telephone support workers offer information referral and ongoing support to those affected by child abuse concerned about the welfare of a child or needing family or parenting support. Free-call 1800 688 009 from anywhere in Australia!

24 hour reporting service line

A free community based program provided by the Latrobe Regional Hospital and situated at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Hospital Campus.An assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents 0 to 18 years presenting with severe emotional and behavioural disorders (psychiatric disturbance) or who are at risk of such disturbance and their families.

Disputes in relation to the provision of goods or services. Adjudicated by a tribunal member.

Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every month - Johnsonville Hall Princes Highway Johnsonville 8pm. Prospective members do NOT have to own an "old" car but be interested in the preservation and restoration of Classic Historic automobiles. Membership secret.

General legal advice assistance with domestic violence family law debt recovery intervention orders bail applications Sheriffs warrants and paying Court fines. Advice is free.

Community Hall: Available for private functions meetings and tennis.

Community based tennis club playing Pennant tennis in summer (Oct-March). Social tennis also available.

Retirement village for active retired people. Entry from 55 years. Inspections by appointment. 88 independent living units.

Governing body of business people responsible for management of Clifton Waters Retirement Village for Active Aged through Administrator.

Teaching water skiing and associated activities.

Cover East Gippsland but based in Bairnsdale Monday- Friday 8.30-5pm Provide early intervention brokerage service (0-6 years) and early choice packages- brokerage and case management (0-6 years)

The committee of managemant is responsible for the maintenance and usage of the public hall and surrounding reserve.

Community Centre funded from DHS as a Neighbourhood House. Open Mon to Fri 9am - 4.30pm. Co-ordinator available Tues to Thurs 9am - 3pm. If not open ring and leave a message on answering machine.

Community College East Gippsland offers an extensive range of nationally accredited training general adult education VCAL and lifestyle courses in a friendly flexible environment. Courses can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals and employers requiring staff training.

Supervision of parole community based orders etc. Adult offenders both male & female who are assessed suitable can be sent to perform a number of hours of unpaid community service work.

Mondays - Thursdays 8.30 - 5.00pm

Provides social housing both for homeless or long-term housing.

Senior Intermediate & Junior Concert Bands. Swing Band - "Chaz and the Trippers" - 13 senior players. Available for bright jazz entertainment for functions or dances/balls etc. Vocal Ensemble (12 singers) is a 3 part vocal group - also available contact Janette Osborne.

Management of Coongulmerang Cemetery at Lindenow South.

Regional headquaters for the CFA in East Gippsland. From Providence Ponds to NSW border.

Fund-raising service group and social activities.

Creating Ceremonies As Unique As Your Love celebrant - weddings funerals to celebrate life naming ceremonies Conducting ceremonies - weddings namings and funerals in and around East Gipssland - Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Buchan Bruthen and Metung.

Affordable accommodation for active aged people who are capable of independent living. The village consists of fourteen one bedroom units. Residents pay a small ongoing fee and a monthly rental (maintenance fee).

Independent living units for the active aged through Uniting Care. Twelve 1 bedroom units and three 2 bedroom units.

Dargo Neighbourhood House brings support and activities to all in and around Dargo.

Deaf Access VCITORIA Gippsland supports rural and regional communities to plan and develop strategies that enable deaf and hard of hearing people to become more included in their local community. It also provides information and education to the wider community about the needs of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Taekwondo & Self Defence Personal Fitness Training Boxing Fitness Gym Boot Camps Pilates Tai Chi

Management for hall reserve. Bonang CFA Brigade have spare shed and truck on reserve.

Dental Health Services (School Dental Service) is a free service for all primary school children who hold a valid concession card. Staffed by Dentists Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants. Prevention and treatment of dental disease.

DASSI provides service to people who have any form of a disability or condition that prevents them from being active in the Community. Refer to web site for more information.

District Registrar of Marriages. Perform civil marriage ceremonies. Shorten time for lodgement of notices. Assist in applications for marriages of minors. General advice on the Commonwealth Marriage Act.

Aged care facility offering high and low care and high care extra services and respite care

Porcelain doll's studio. Ceramic and poreclain firing service. Classes available in doll's crafts sewing and machine embroidery beading knitting smocking etc. Open 7 days by appointment.

24 Hour Counselling and Support

Arts and crafts displayed in EGAAC gallery programs run for local Aboriginal Community

Arts and crafts displayed in EGAAC gallery programs run for local Aboriginal Community

Director: Eileen Thurgood Committee of Management: Maureen Proudlock (Chairperson) Marion Dawson (Secretary) Region's public art gallery showing a continually changing exhibition calendar and delivering a public program of activities and events.

First or second Tuesday of each month. Gold Coin donation. 12:30-2:30pm -Dates for 2011-6 September 11 October 8 November 6 December. We are a friendly little group that offers support and understanding to family and carers of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We meet once a month to talk and share our journey to learn from each other's experiences. So come along and know that you will be welcomed with a cuppa biscuit and a friendly smile.

Competition and Have a Hit on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm. Come down and have a hit get fit playing a great sport.

Improve information available about pregnancy and birthing. Improve birthing choices and post natal support.

Informal meetings are held on 4th Monday of each month at 6.00pm St Marys Parish Centre. The group aims to support those touched by cancer by offering: Hope Friendship Information Encouragement Understanding Emotional Support

Raising community awareness of road safety through direct education media and advertising. Bicycle education through Primary schools pre-driver education through Secondary schools.

Umbrella group covering CWAs from Bengworden to Orbost. Amaroo Bengworden Glenaladale Lindenow Eagle Point/Paynesville Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Orbost Swan Reach Toorloo Arm. Fund-raising service group and Social Activities.

An organisation for General Practitioners in the East Gippsland and Wellington Shires. It aims to: give GPs a stronger role in meeting the health needs of their communities; improve communications between GPs in the region; support general practice t

Family Day Care provides care for children from 0-12 years. Care is provided by registered Caregivers within the Carer's home. This service provides an accessible low-cost childcare option for families. Overnight care and weekend care can be provided.

Resources include an extensive library of Birth Death and Marriage indexes for all Australian States and New Zealand on microfiche and CD Rom. Probate Inquest and Shipping indexes. Electoral Rolls Maps and published Local Family Histories. There are many more records and research materials also available. Opening hours- Thurs & Tues 10:00AM to 4:00PM Saturday10:00AM to 2:00PM Other times by appointment. All opening times are subject to the availability of volunteers to open the Rooms.

Held 1st Saturday of the month at Bairnsdale Secondary College.

Major public exhibition for agriculture all regional industries government and community organisations and crafts etc. Held annually in late April/early May.

Care of widows of ex-servicemen and their dependents.

Restoration and use of old vehicles & stationary engines. Regular outings and runs each month. New members welcome ownership of old vehicle not necessary. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30 pm Delvine Hall Macarthur Street Bairnsdale.

The museum houses furnishings artifacts machinery and memorabilia of local history. Calejero Log Cabin c1880 and Union Bank Coach House. Australian bred rose gardens. Open Wednesday/Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm.

Offers an extensive range of vocational education and training options at various locations throughout East Gippsland. Please see website www.egtafe.vic.edu.au for full details.

LETS stands for Local Exchange Trading Scheme. Members earn GEMS (worth roughly $1) doing services or supplying goods to other members and exchange GEMS with others for services or goods needed. At the same time a social support network is established and sense of community fostered.

To assist and support East Gippsland community Landcare groups to develop sustainable systems of land use and management. Landcare Groups: Bairnsdale Urban Bengworden Broadlands Bruthen and District Buchan Clifton Creek Community Cobblers Creek Catchment Colquhoun North Arm Dargo Flaggy Creek and District Gelantipy Glenaladale Lower Tambo Nagle College Nicholson River Raymond Island Romawi Swifts Creek Ensay Tambo Bluff Landcare Coastcare Timbarra Toms Creek Friends of Picnic Point Landcare Group

Printers and publishers of Bairnsdale Advertiser East Gippsland News Lakes Post and Snowy River Mail.

Annual festival in April/May celebrating all forms of art/craft/music/drama in East Gippsland.

Informal group providing advice counselling and support. Occasional outings arranged. Newsletter to members.

TO FOSTER THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN EAST GIPPSLAND. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THE THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS ANS TECHNIQUES BY LEARNING TO MAKE INTERESTING IMAGES ENTERING COMPETITIONS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXIBITIONS AND ATTENDING CONVENTIONS. IT WILL PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL WHENEVER IT CAN ENCOMPASSING A VARIETY OF SKILL LEVELS AGES GENDER SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS. Meet fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at ST Marys Parish Hall.

Regional repreentative team selections. Enquiries through local Associations.

The EGRBTA is the regional representative body for all of the Business and Tourism Associations (BTA's) Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CCI's) Progress & Improvement Associations (PIA's) and other such groups in East Gippsland.

A patrol ministry of the Uniting Church covering areas such as Omeo Swifts Creek Ensay Benambra and Buchan.

Provides Immunisations to children and adults in East Gippsland Shire.

Specialist School for children with intellectual disabilities. From ages 5 -19. Also provides some early intervention programs.

Weekly rehearsals public concerts around East Gippsland. New members welcome.

For those who have a love of wooden boats. Monthly meetings on-the-water days and excursions.

Meet in Mitchell Studios at CCEG Dalmahoy Street Bairnsdale on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month 10.30 am - 3.00 pm. Second Saturday is friendship and craft. Fourth Saturday - meeting for business matters starts @ 1pm

Recreational & competitive gymnastics for toddlers to teens in Bairnsdale and surrounds. Also Circus Skills and Adult Stretching & Core Stability. Great fun and plenty of action!

EGARAG develops opportunities for people with disabilities to access recreation in the Shires of East Gippsland and Wellington.

A very friendly club willing to help new members to become safe and happy carrige drivers. Meets once a month for a social drive. Information available regarding all aspect of carrige driving. New members are most welcome.

Child Care. Open Mon - Fri 6.45am to 6pm.

Fishing club.

Synthetic green.

Opening Hours 9am-3pm monday to friday excluding public holidays. Nursing services 9am-3pm monday to friday Doctors clinic 10am-12noon each tuesday excluding public holidays Community internet access and photocopying Meeting room facilities.

The Ensay Cemetery Trust is a voluntary body of local folk dedicated to maintaining the cemetery in a tidy and attractive condition and to the smooth running of burial ceremonies.

Ensay/Swifts Creek sub-branch RSL.

A Victorian service for families/friends of people who use drugs/alcohol(toll free)

To assist and support community Landcare groups to develop sustainable systems of land use and management. Landcare Groups: Cann Valley Combienbar Goongerah Jarrahmond Marlo Plains Wairewa and District Wangarabell-Nungatta

Member of the Federal Parliament. Enquiries on Social Security Taxation Immigration Austudy and other matters related to the Commonwealth.

Available to hire for private functions and meetings.

Fishcare is a program of community education and participation activities to promote sustainable fishing and care for our fishing environments. New volunteers can join at any time by phoning the office completing an application form on the website.

Community hall available for private and community functions meetings etc.

Horse trail riding club that meets monthly around Bairnsdale area. Suits all ages and riding ability. Family based club.

Administration Hub for East Gippsland Football Netball League and Bairnsdale and District Junior Football Association.

Volunteer work above and below ground exploring assistance cave mapping advisory on limestone.

The Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves provide an avenue for interested persons to participate in projects and activities to enhance the environment amenity and facilities within the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Lakes National Park Blond Bay Reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve and crown land frontages abutting the Gippsland Lakes. We are very keen to collaborate with other groups agencies and people with similar interests to our Friends' group and are committed to promoting the values and assets of the lakes parks and reserves initially in the area between Loch Sport in the west and Lakes Entrance in the east.

Group aim: To protect the natural beauty of Mallacoota and to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the area and treat it responsibly.

Voluntary organisation to represent all the interests of Metung and nearby areas plus act as an overarching coordination body for local ratepayers residents and businesses.

OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY

Euchre to raise money for Extended Care Campus.

Pam Harrington Leona Lavell Wally Sadie Denise Free Jack Free Georgie Hilda Rhonda Coates

Founded to give political support to the free library sevice in East Gippsland. To promote the use of the library and its services.

A support group for mature women who get together for mutual support education socializing recreation fun and laughter. We meet every other Thursday 1-4pm. We have a great guest speaker each week. Afternoon tea served. All Welcome. Next meeting dates: 15/10 29/10 12/11 26/11 10/12.

Confidential free professional support and community education for gambler's their families and others affected by gambling throughout Gippsland. Outreach available.

Centre Hours: 9-10am Monday - Friday Saturday 9-10am by appointment only. Home Nursing 10am-12pm Monday - Friday by appointment only.

President Keith Davies

Responsible for the use and maintenance of the Recreation Reserve.

Anglican-Uniting Church. Meeting on second and fourth Sundays at 11.00am in Genoa Community Hall.

Public hall used for functions dances meetings etc. Fully equipped. Seats 100 people in comfort with room for dancing.

This is a self funded organisation with tennis netball cricket tabletennis and basketball.

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Limited (GEGAC pronounced GEE-JACK) is the largest Aboriginal Service provided in East Gippsland. We provide Dental Medical Children Youth & Family Services Elders HACC & Disability Youth Justice Youth Homelessness Koori Kare (Foster Care) Alcohol & Drug Services and many other services to the Aboriginal population.

The Gippsland Campdrafting Association conducts 11 - 12 affiliated campdrafts per year from Lakes Entrance in the east Hinnomunjie in the hills to Wonthaggi in the south.

Out of hours crisis counselling 1800 806 292. Out of hours Lifeline (03) 5134 3211. Out of hours Sexual Offences Child Assault Unit (03) 5132 2330. GCASA provides a free service for women men girls and boys.

Gippsland Community Legal Service provides free information and advice in most areas of law. Please ring 1800 004 402 to arrange an appointment. Appointments available at Bairnsdale office ONLY by appointment

Free service- Particular focus on disadvantaged groups and those with special needs

GDAI is a not for profit Community based agency funded by the Australian Govt Dept of Housing Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs(FaHCSIA) to provide information referrals and individual advocacy support for people with disabilities across the six LGA's of Gippsland.

Ecotours and walking in the High Country and East Gippsland. Select from a program of 3-7 day departures led by local guides who provide quality environmental and historical interpretation.

Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) is a major health service provider in the Gippsland region. The organisation manages three service sites located in Lakes Entrance Bairnsdale and Bruthen and provides outreach services throughout East Gippsland. GLCH has a staffing profile of over 270 members of staff who deliver an extensive range of health and welfare services across the region. For more information about GLCH and its services please visit www.glch.org.au or contact a service site in your local area.

Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) is a major health service provider in the Gippsland region. The organisation manages three service sites located in Lakes Entrance Bairnsdale and Bruthen and provides outreach services throughout East Gippsland. GLCH has a staffing profile of over 270 members of staff who deliver an extensive range of health and welfare services across the region. For more information about GLCH and its services please visit www.glch.org.au or contact a service site in your local area.

Gippsland Lakes Community Health is one of regional Victoria’s leading community organisations delivering coordinated and accessible health services and health promotion programs to residents of East Gippsland. The 0 to 2 Project provides additional more inclusive antenatal and post natal support to families up until two years of age. This service is available to families in Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Paynesville and Bruthen.

Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) is a major health service provider in the Gippsland region. The organisation manages three service sites located in Lakes Entrance Bairnsdale and Bruthen and provides outreach services throughout East Gippsland. GLCH has a staffing profile of over 270 members of staff who deliver an extensive range of health and welfare services across the region. For more information about GLCH and its services please visit www.glch.org.au or contact a service site in your local area.

Servicing Lakes Entrance Bairnsdale Orbost and Lakes Tyers.

Fishing group. Based in Lakes Entrance with approx 150 members mostly East Gippsland based but some from Melbourne area. Fish all waters of East Gippsland and Southern NSW both offshore and inland.

Hall available for hire. Sailability program. Friday evening social gathering. An introduction to sailing always available.

Triage 24 Hour Crisis Line

The purpose of the Gippsland Singers Network is to encourage and promote Community Singing in the Gippsland Region. In conjuction with Community Music Victoria we aim to connect Gippsland Singers and Singing Groups together providing more opportunities for singing within Gippsland.

GWHS offers health information resources support referral health promotion education and training.

Gippsport is one of the nine Regional Sports Assemblies located across rural Victoria whose primary role is to facilitate the development of quality sporting and recreational opportunities and advice for the communities that they service. Program builds the capacity of the sport and recreation sector to provide increased active participation opportunitites for people with a disability.

Girl Guides do camping cooking badges community work etc.

Two Senior one Junior team new members welcome. Member Bairnsdale Cricket Association.

Tennis Courts Two Cricket Ovals and Community hall: available for private functions meetings etc.

Long Day Care operates second Monday 9am - 3pm.

Goongerah Primary School is a small but happy outpost of the Education Department serving the children of the communities of Goongerah and Martin's Creek and offering an alternative for children from Bendoc.

BBQ area toilet block twin boat ramp with floating pontoon. Excellent wharfing facilities. President - Clive Blackwood Secretary - Trevor Clues

Heritage Network East Gippsland is an organisation representing the heritage organisations in East Gippsland. The Network is dedicated to the protection and promotion of East Gippsland's heritage. Meetings are held bi-monthly.

Registered childcare centre. TAFE Outreach centre. Community meeting rooms.

School building and grounds and toilets.

Hall and stables. Used for races over March long weekend and for camp draft at end of each year. Can be hired for parties weddings etc.

Meet 3rd Sunday of month at Hinnomunjie Race Course. Member of Horse Riding Association of Victoria.

We are a not-for-profit community organisation who are endeavouring to build a Hospice where the terminally ill person can receive specialist palliative care in a homely and loving environment. The service is free of charge to all people regardless of age, race or religion.

Regular interclub Bowling competitions and social functions.

Part of the Assemblies of God in Australia - a Pentecostal Christian denomination.

Membership open to wife widow mother or daughter over 18 of a Rotarian or former Rotarian. Meetings held monthly on 2nd Thursday.

A forum for Jaguar enthusiasts to meet. Bi-monthly meetings occasional rallies etc.

Principal - Jan Pianta School of Dance (Est 1982) BGS / Grad. Dip. Creative Industries (Dance Teaching) Grad. Dip. Ed (Secondary) / Cert. IV WAT.

Johnsonville Hall Committee of Management

Kids Help Line is available 24 hours/7 days a week for children and young people aged between 5 - 25 years. Web-counselling is also available from: 3pm-9pm Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday (Queensland Time)

Long Day Care Occasional Care and 3 year old Kinder.

We are affiliated with the Australian Sports Commission as an Olympic Sport with our membership and participation with Taekwondo Australia Inc. We have clubs in Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. Personal Services: Massage Therapy Meditation and Personal Fitness Trainer Training and Education: Tai Chai Yoga Taekwondo and First Aid Courses Sports Performance Programs: Dietary Psychology Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

Private and Pensioner accommodation. Permanent day and family relief.

Private supported residential care services for the elderly.

Family Group Home and Foster Care

The Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place is a division of the GEGAC and provides cultural and tourism services to community organizations and local schools with information about the Indigenous heritage and culture of the Gunai/Kurnai people of Gippsland.

La Viva Voce is a "non-audition" community choir. We have a membership of about 40 ladies who rehearse for 2 hours weekly at Paynesville. We enjoy the challenge of learning new songs old and new: of trying toreach a standard that is acceptable for performance whether it be for the annual EGOS choir festival or to entertain members of day care centres or retirees at various centres around bairnsdale. Our repertoire consists of operetta folk spirituals art songs carols etc.

Cattle ajistment on Lake Omeo Reserve. Spraying Thistles and Blackberries. 2 Plantations are to be planted when we get some rain.

Child care community based work health service.

To manage the Lake tyers Beach Recreation Reserve; carry out maintenance and improvements as required; handle all bookings enquiries and maintenance.

Caring for the coastal area of Lake Tyers waterway and beach between Lake Bunga and Lake Tyers.

An Assembly of God Church. Fellowship at the New Centre at 125 Palmers Rd. Lakes Entrance.

Christian orientated youth group.

Transport provided from school to care. 3.15pm 6.00pm Mon-Fri Then during school holidays 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri

High level care for the aged or incapacitated. Full nursing care 24 hour supervision.

Volunteer counsellors for mastectomy patients.

Worship Service and Sunday School; 10 am Sunday Small groups throughout the week. Kid’s Club after school Thursday. Youth Group 7.30 pm alternate Fridays Men’s Fellowship 1st Friday each month

Lakes Entrance Bowls Club has two state of the art synthetic greens 2 bars capacity for 200 seat bistro live entertainment and Woodbine Tourist Park accommodation for your holiday requirements.

Every Tuesday 12.30pm
New members welcome

To promote and encourage opportunities for development of business and tourism in Lakes Entrance and surrounds.

Full day half day sessions and hourly care available. 3 year old kindergarten available. Non profit Community Centre open 7:30am to 6.00pm.

A Civil Celebrant can also conduct a non religious funeral marriage or naming ceremony.

Meetings held at the Mechanics Hall Mechanics Street Lakes Entrance on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1.00pm. We do not meet in January.

The Lakes Entrance play thursday and sundays at the Lake Tyers reserve Lake Tyers Beach rd. from 9-30. a.m. to 1-30 p.m.in winter and 9-0 a.m. to 1-30 p.m. daylight saving time. all ages welcome male and female.

Promote the study of Family History and Genealogy. Collect and preserve information and material relevant to early settlers and families of Lakes Entrance and surrounding districts. Have a comprehensive reference library of books microfiche and magazines.

Garden Club meets 3rd Monday of the month at Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall 1.30pm.

Fine links golf course. Golf Professional - Jason Mulligan (03) 5155 2832.

Bowling Club-Lawn bowls poker machine room (55 machines) commercial kitchen. Open to public. Commercial kitchen phone - 03 5155 3596. Gaming and administration phone - 03 5155 3578

Widows of servicemen who fought in action social group.

Shire Library/Mechanics Hall. On the third Tuesday of every month 11.00am – 12.30pm.

Available for bookings now.

Open Mon Wed & Fri 10am - 3pm Sole Parents support group social support beginners to advanced computer classes free internet use drawing classes mosaics classes.Centerlink mutal obligation approved.Tax help program at tax time

Hire ALL your water activities Paddle Boats Aquabikes Family Paddle Boats Catamarans Canoes Paddle Ski Body Boards for Surf Beach Criuse Chair (motorised) Life jackets supplied and are included in your hire fee. Kiosk and Surf Club are near by.Enjoy your day at the beach and have fun fun fun at Lakes Entrance Paddle Boats.

Kindergarten service for children who turn four by 30 April of the current year. Children attend for 3 sessions per week for a total of 10 hours. Kindergarten is run by a parent elect committee of management.

Maintain and improve sporting facilities football cricket tennis club and caravan park.

Open Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm Saturdays 1.00pm-4.00pm

Social and welfare of ex-servicemen and women. Meetings 2nd Friday of month social events commemmorations etc. Bistro gaming: 7 days per week.

Secondary education for Years 7 to 12.

Activities include Carpet Bowls Bingo Table Tennis Line Dancing Computers Walk-a-Weigh Cards Square Dancing Ladies Choir Craft Gardening Social Outings Come and join our friendly group. Open to all over 18yo. Mon- 1.10pm Bowls Tues- 10.00am Line Dancing Wed-9.30am Table Tennis 1.00pm Cards 7.00pm Bowls Thurs- 9.00am Walk-a-weigh 10.00am Line Dancing 1.00pm Bowls 4.30pm Line Dancing 6.30pm Line Dancing. Fir- 1.00pm Bingo Sat- 9.30am Table Tennis 1.10pm Bowls. Sun- 1.00pm Cards.

Promote squash and racquetball as a sport. Organise competitions and matches.

Patrols the Eastern Beach and Main Beach from late November to end of April each year.

Competitive and social tennis day and night all year round for all age groups. Coaching available. Court hire through the Aquadome adjacent to courts.

Squash Courts and Cinema

24 hour service. Wheelchair access available and also a 10 seat mini bus.

9 Hole Public Golf Course. All welcome open 7 days a week daylight hours. Affordable Golf -Adults $9.90 Seniors $7.70 Juniors $5.50.

Promotion of conservation of wildlife on private property. Publication of newsletter and provision of information and advice.

Services available from Bairnsdale site include: Verterans Home Care Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) Auslan Project Carer Services Case Management

Medical transport assistance can offer door-to-door assisted transport. To find out whether you are eligible contact the listed health service provider.

Provision of psychiatric services to Gippsland Health region. In-patient services include Acute Admission and Geriatric Psychiatry units. Rehabilitation and psychiatric community services. Out-patient services Orbost Bairnsdale Sale and Yarram.

MULTI-LINGUAL TELEPHONE INFORMATION SERVICE. 03 9607 0410. A free and confidential service that provides information on legal problems. Turkish Tue 9am-12noon; Arabic Wed 9am-12noon;Spanish Wed 1pm-4pm; Greek Thu 9am-12noon; Polish Thu & Fri 9am-4pm;

Patient transport and accommadation assistance. To discuss eligibility requirements contact the Leukaemia Foundation freecall 1800 555 021 or visit the website at lfa@leukaemia.com

24 Hour Support and counselling

A warm and inviting playgroup open for ages 0-4 yrs with indoor and outdoor facilities. Open 10-11:30am every Thursday during the school term.

Operates Mondays only. 25-30 Clients

Our preschool currently operates a funded four year old kindergarten group a prekindergarten group and on fridays a "take a break" occasional care.

Male and Female Pennant teams club championship events accredited coaching available. All welcome.

Two senior and two junior Cricket teams. 1991/92 Premiers. New members welcome.

Meets every 4th Monday of the month at the Lindenow Hotel.

Lindenow Memorial Hall is available for hire for meetings forums small musical concerts and private functions. It has a well equiped kitchen gas heating and good lighting. The stage is well lit with some special lighting. Adult daycare is held every Tuesday. For bookings contact the Lindenow General Store 5157 1269.

Community Hall available for private and community functions meetings etc.

State primary school with comprehensive curriculum and specialist programs.

Two senior teams.

The Lioness Club is a Service Club dedicated to community service. Meetings are held in the Rivers Room at the Bairnsdale RSL on the 4th Thursday of the month (except December and January). Time 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Meetings 4th Tuesday monthly except December. Venue contact the secretary 51552184. Projects include: Good Friday Fish Tasting Meals on Wheels and catering.

Service club dedicated to serving the community.

Service club fundraising and community activities.

Items must be lodged or posted to arrive by 12noon each Monday at Omeo Post Office.

Mission Statement: "To encourage inform and educate individuals in the wider community by providing progress classes workshops and events that offer the chance for personal growth..." "..and to offer referral serices to those who need them." Office Hours: Monday Tuesday & Friday - 9.30am-3.00pm

Member Bairnsdale Cricket Association.

Play in the East Gippsland Football League. Three senior teams Under 15 and under 13. New members welcome.

Large community hall available for hire for private functions etc. Bookings: 03 5152 2941.

School and coordinator of Howitt Park Market