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Community spirit alive and well at Harmony Village RECIPIENTS OF 2020 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS AT HARMONY VILLAGE… From left, Phyllis Thompson, Margaret Oakley, Don Oakley and at home for once, Lesley Eccles. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.
IT is the small things that make life that much more pleasant. Moving into an independent living accommodation changes a person’s focus on what is important. Doutta Galla Harmony Village offers the option to be part of the bigger community or to simply settle into your own privacy. Being part of the wider community does however put you in line for recognition by the other residents on special days throughout the year. Such as it is for Australia Day. The community at Harmony Village take the opportunity to nominate the people that they figure have been the biggest contributors to their weekly activity and shared enjoyment. This year, Margaret and Don Oakley who have been residents for eight years, were voted for the Harmony Village Australia Day award. “I was very surprised, it is such a privilege,” said Margaret. “It is the freedom to do what we want and
company that matters here,” said Don. Phyllis Thompson was nominated and awarded the Spirit of Harmony award. Phyllis, a resident for 14 years said. “I just like doing things for the people here. If you can’t help others, you might as well be dead.” The Coordinator’s Never Ever Home award was given to Lesley Eccles who has been a resident at Harmony Village for two years. This award was for gym, socialising and community engagement, a long form of saying she is never at home. “I have places to be, people to see,” said Lesley with a smile. “These awards are a small token but it is important that people have something to work towards,” said independent living coordinator, Debra Russell. Doutta Galla Harmony Village is at 20 Zurcas Lane, Shepparton and appointments to look over the village can be made on 5822 4995.
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WORKSHOPS NOT TO MISS… Greater Shepparton Business Centre administration officer, Jo Rathjen and business development coordinator, Lisa Kubeil are excited about the upcoming workshops for small businesses. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Helping small businesses grow If you’re planning on starting your own business or need help to grow your new business, the Greater Shepparton Business Centre has released several workshops and events to help your business get up and running. The Greater Shepparton Business Centre works in with various organisations including Small Business Victoria and the Australian Taxation Office to host the program, delivering workshops and seminars on a regular basis at low costs. These workshops are designed to assist those considering starting a new business, with topics such as business planning, cashflow management, marketing, taking your business online, and more. The first two workshops will be about starting your business, with one of the
workshops translated to Arabic. This will be held on February 12th at 11am, free of charge. The English workshop will be held on February 18th from 5:30pm to 9pm and will cost $30. Both workshops will be held at the Shepparton Business Centre, 70 New Dookie Road, Shepparton. There will also be an event on February 18th called ‘How to Negotiate Anything in Life’, hosted by the founder of The Business Marketplace Global, Gary Schuller. The workshop will run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and for $20, you’ll learn all about success in business, sales and life. To book or for more information on these events and much more, visit www. sheppartonbusiness.com.au/events or call 5832 1100.
