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COVID-19 Update: Victoria goes into 5-day lockdown

15/7/2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced Victoria will enter a five-day lockdown from 11.59pm tonight, ending at 11.59pm Tuesday night. That means there will only be five reasons to leave home: Shopping for food and supplies, authorised work and study, care and care giving, exercise, getting vaccinated....

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COVID-19 Update: Melbourne Restrictions to Ease

23/6/2021 Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino announced that restrictions in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will ease from 11.59pm Thursday 24 June. Gatherings in the home will be permitted, with up to 15 visitors to a home per day, including dependants. Public gatherings of up to 50 people can also…...

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Health tip for Surviving Winter

Liz shares a few health tips for surviving winter. Remember to keep warm, eat warm, and don’t forget to get some sunshine!...

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Participant Stories: “The Grampians Program Review”

Caz recounts a recent trip to the Grampians with Out Doors. It's a wonderful place with rugged mountain ranges, amazing walks & scenic views....

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Meet the Team: “Chris Couper”

We had a chat with Chris Couper about his journey from an Out Doors participant to becoming a mentor and finally a member of staff....

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Participant Stories: “Winter Soup Recipe (Broccoli, Chili, Parmesan Soup)”

Broccoli is an excellent cool-season vegetable to grow. It's also a very nutritious vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals....

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Participant Stories: “Phillip Island Program Review”

One of the highlights of our recent trip to Phillip Island was the walk to Phillip Island’s highest elevation point, The Pinnacles....

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The Wilsons Prom bushwalk that wasn’t to be!

When I think of Wilsons Prom, I used to think of wombats, but these days I think of wombats, soggy tents, and the trip that wasn’t....

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COVID-19 Update: Melbourne Restrictions to Ease

16/6/2021 Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino announced that the 25km travel limit will be removed and travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will resume from 11.59pm Thursday 17 June. Two visitors per day (plus dependants) will be permitted to gather inside the home in metro Melbourne, and up to…...

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COVID-19 Update: Melbourne lockdown ends at 11:59 pm Thursday 10th June

9/6/2021 Acting Premier James Merlino has confirmed Melburnians will be able to gather outdoors in groups of up to 10 when the city’s lockdown ends at 11:59pm Thursday 10th June. But visitors to the home will remain banned, and Melburnians must stick to a 25-kilometre radius of their homes unless…...

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