Primary Care Connect

18/01/2026

Our Financial Support Workers are excited to offer a FREE local financial literacy session tailored for the back-to-school season at the Shepparton Library TODAY!

These sessions are designed to enhance YOUR financial knowledge and skills, empowering you to manage your money effectively during this time. For more information, please see the social tile.

📍 Shepparton Library
📅 Monday 19th January
🕥 11am

The session is open to everyone and no booking required!
For further details or any questions, feel free to reach out by calling Primary Care Connect at 5823 3200 and asking for Jodie or Rod.

15/01/2026

FRIDAYS JOBS BOARD📌📝✨

Primary Care Connect has a THREE positions available NOW!

If you have a passion for community, and an interest in health and community services, we encourage you to take a look over our current vacancies.

We provide salary packaging, attractive remuneration, professional development, and even an in house gym for staff use!

If you would like to talk to someone about any of our advertised positions, please contact us on 03 5823 3200 and ask to speak with our HR team!

To apply directly for any of our positions please go to:
https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies

CURRENT POSITIONS
👉Assistant Accountant
👉Business Analyst
👉Occupational Health and Safety Officer

We hope to hear from you real soon! 🤩

13/01/2026

Gambling harm isn’t just about losing money. It can mean debt, strained relationships, and trouble at work or study.

Our dedication Gambler's Help team is here to help.
✨Khloe is our Gamblers Help Therapeutic Counsellor!
✨Myles is our Gamblers Help Venue Support Worker!
✨Bill is our Gamblers Help Financial Counsellor!
✨Arkid and Freddy are our Gambler's Help Community Engagement Workers!

For more information about our Gamblers Help program, visit our website: https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Services/Gamblers-Help, or call us 03 5823 3200.

12/01/2026

Our Financial Support Workers are excited to offer a FREE local financial literacy session tailored for the back-to-school season at the Shepparton and Cobram Libraries.

These sessions are designed to enhance YOUR financial knowledge and skills, empowering you to manage your money effectively during this time. For more information, please see the social tile.

📍 Shepparton Library
📅 Monday 19th January
🕥 11am

📍 Cobram Library
📅 Wednesday 28th January
🕥 1:30pm

The session is open to everyone and no booking required!
For further details or any questions, feel free to reach out by calling Primary Care Connect at 5823 3200 and asking for Jodie or Rod.

Goulburn Valley Libraries

10/01/2026

We know a lot of people in community have been wondering how they can help support those who have been impacted by the bushfires.
Please see below from Greater Shepparton City Council. 🙏🏼

A donation drop-off point will be open today only, from 3pm to 8pm at the Multi-Purpose Pavilion, Shepparton Showgrounds. Donations will go to Emergency Relief Centres supporting residents in neighbouring councils affected by bushfires.

✅What we can accept:
Non-perishable food items (e.g., canned goods, pasta, rice)
Pet food for cats and dogs (no pallets)
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste)
Sanitary products

❌ What we cannot accept:
Bedding
Second-hand goods
Clothing
Furniture

➡ Traffic: Please enter via the Fryers Street Extension, at Gate 7 (between SPC and the Showgrounds). Follow staff instructions at all times.

09/01/2026

A relief centre is now open at Lilydale High School for those travelling south away from the Longwood fire.
📍 25 Melba Ave, Lilydale VIC 3140
🗺️ Melway 38 D6 or maps.app.goo.gl/XXEHERvP6tF86GMb7

09/01/2026

🚨An Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) has been established at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds, as of 6:30pm Friday 9 January 2026.

The ERC provides shelter, essential supplies, and support for those affected by extreme weather and bushfire conditions.

If you or someone you know is affected by surrounding fires and needs help, and it is safe to do so, please head to the centre for safety and support.

Please head to Greater Shepparton City Council for further information and ongoing updates. We are thinking of all communities affected by fires at this time. Please stay safe and follow advice and warnings either on radio or via the VicEmergency app.🙏🏼

09/01/2026

FRIDAYS JOBS BOARD📌📝✨

Got a heart for community and a flair for health services? Dive into our latest job opportunities!

We offer fantastic perks including salary packaging, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and even an in-house gym to help you stay in great shape.

CURIOUS FOR MORE?

Hit the link below to see our open positions and throw your hat in the ring!
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https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies

08/01/2026

👉Have you started your property preparation for fire season?🔥

If you live in an area that could be impacted by grass or bushfires, preparing your property is essential to minimising the risk of damage to your property if a fire occurs.

Prepare your property, protect your property.
For more advice, please visit:
👉www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare

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The CFA (Country Fire Authority) have put together a range of resources and information for communities to help prepare for this bushfire season.

To view the full range of resources and information, please head to:
COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION LINK:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/summer-campaign-communications-kit

AND to view these resources in language, you can head to:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/multicultural-resources-kit

To stay up to date, make sure to follow the CFA (Country Fire Authority) on Facebook and Instagram.

07/01/2026

A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been currently forecast for Friday 9 January 2026 in the Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera districts. A Catastrophic rating signals the worst possible conditions for grass and bushfires. For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas - if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has also been forecast for the remainder of the state. Take action now to protect your life and property.

Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Fire Danger Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, but can change on the day. Therefore, it is important to check the Fire Danger Rating for your area every day and know which rating is your trigger to act.

07/01/2026

Further information around the current and ongoing heat wave being felt across the region today, and for the rest of the week.

A severe heatwave is expected over the next few days, with extreme heatwave conditions forecast to be the worst we’ve seen since the Black Summer bushfires.

It won't hurt to give the gardening a miss, or save that long run for another day – stay out of the sun and make a plan to stay cool.

💨 Use air conditioning and fans.

👒 Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on those shades.

🌡️ Avoid going out during the hottest part of the day.

🚿 Use a wet towel, put your feet in cool water and take cool showers.

💧 Stay hydrated. If your urine is dark, you definitely need more fluids.

⛔ Skip leg day, that Tan Track run, and trimming those bushes – it can wait.

06/01/2026

❗Please be advised of severe heat conditions and high risk fire days for the rest of this week. Try to remain indoors if possible, keep pets inside, stay hydrated and ensure to stay up to date with forecast and fire updates.
Further information provided below.❗️
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‼️EXTREME HEAT AND FIRE WEATHER WARNING⚠
COMMUNITY HEALTH WARNING

Please be advised that the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Warning across the Northern Country fire weather district - which includes this region.

The CFA advises that you action your bushfire survival plan now.

Monitor the fire and weather situation through ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV, www.emergency.vic.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.

Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.