Benambra Neighbourhood House

15/05/2026

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT - Procurement & Finance Officer, Full Time, Ongoing Omeo District Health .

15/05/2026

Huge thanks to our amazing community volunteers! AND We are thrilled to CONGRATULATE ⭐️⭐️TRACIE MCIVOR 🌟🌟 on her well-deserved volunteer award.

Recognized by DEECA Gippsland and local groups, Tracie is our "quiet achiever" on the mower. She consistently keeps our town facilities looking sharp and tidy with zero fuss—often working away when no one is watching. We really appreciate it Trace!

☕ Celebrate with Tracie.

Join the community for a morning tea to celebrate Tracie’s hard work:
Where: Benambra General Store & Post Office
When: Wed 20th May 10:00 AM

Special thanks to the Benambra Hall, Secretary Marina and Committee for nominating Tracie for this DEECA VOLUNTEER AWARD & recognition and organising a well-deserved THANKYOU for Tracie.
Thanks DEECA for this great award!

15/05/2026

W**D ID PoP- uP- WILL BE at Benambra Neighbourhood House next Wed 20th May, 10am to 2pm & at our free community BBQ, 12pm
DO YOU:

🌵have some weeds that you would like ldentified?

🌵need tips & advice on how ro remove, eradicate weeds from your paddocks, pastures and roadside?

🌵know what African L❤️vegrass looks like & the reasons why we DONT love, like, or want it in our region?

BRING some weeds and lets have a conversation and learn from each other and BDPO Landcare Facilitator Caroline Mildenhall.

15/05/2026

Check Out the Clouds, WOW. Take a photo and post in the commemts🙏

14/05/2026

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Brenda, we love you...

14/05/2026

Our Monthly BBQ"S are such a great social & informative day - THIS WED 20th May, 12pm.
ALL welcome!

See the line up of guest speakers - some more added.

And we still have plenty of time to enjoy good food, laugh, chat and just hang out as a vibrant friendly fun community - as we are!

14/05/2026

Fuel reduction burns continue during today's lovely sunshine.

14/05/2026

1. The Sisters 2. The Brothers, 3. Mt Tambo and Little Tambo (to the left).

Just beautiful Benambra ! ❤️

14/05/2026

We have heaps of great resources here at Benambra Neighbourhood House with thanks to Cindy - Aged Care Specialist Officer and Grant - Financial Information Services Officer from Services Australia - please come in and grab a copy

If you would like to BOOK an appointment with Cindy or Grant at the BAIRNSDALE office and learn more and/or start the process,

CALL1800 227 475 Bairnsdale 8.30am to 4.30pm TO BOOK a FACE TO FACE appointment

or

CALL the online My Aged Care Team 1800 220 422.

Did you.know by utilising these home based services which are heavily subsided by the Government, ypu are supporting local employment?

More services, more jobs, more schools, more local people! WIN, WIN! + + + +

13/05/2026

Huge thanks to Cindy and Grant from Services Australia (aka Centrelink) who visited the Benambra Neighbourhood House today!

Cindy shared fantastic information regarding Aged Care Services and how to apply, also home care packages and residential care and the assistance available to community members over the age of 65.

However, you are never too young to start planning!

Grant also discussed a range of Financial Information Services open to all ages and the help available to everyone.

You can visit the Services Australia (Centrelink) office in Bairnsdale at 60-62 Macleod St, Bairnsdale, 8.30 to 4.30pm, Mon to Fri. Or call 132468.

We were also joined by Leanne from Omeo District Health, who provided a wealth of knowledge on how local service providers can assist with navigating the Aged Care system and the many services that can be provded.

Thank you to the 13 local residents who attended the session. Your contributions enriched the conversation and provided us all with great ideas, insights, and reasons to take up these important services.

A special thanks to BNH and particularly Pauline Connley, who brought along some delicious food for us to enjoy on such a glorious day!

Mark your diaries!

Services Australia will be back on Wednesday, July 29th. Lisa will be providing information tailored specifically to the farming community, including the Farm Household Allowance. We will also welcome Allison from the Red Cross to explain their current services.

Wednesday, July 29th, will also be our free Community BBQ Day (pushed back a couple of weeks due to the July school holidays).

Make sure to put July 29th in your diary—it’s going to be another enjoyable, informative day with good food and great people! 🌭✨