TATURA’S BOOMING
JULY
Barber art mastered
Barber Al Kavas specialises in traditional Turkish shaves and haircuts.
Art of barbering mastered
Barbering runs in Al Kavas’ blood. From a young age, he has followed his family’s footsteps, mastering the art of barbering.
“I’ve been barbering since I was years old in Türkiye,” he said.
“I was a qualified barber at 17, and at 18 I moved to Australia and started
Since moving to Australia, his barbering has taken him all over the country, from Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Perth, before finally settling down in his wife’s hometown of Tatura
“I worked in Shepparton for a of years and then decided open a barbershop in Tatura,” he
“I was on 110 Hogan St, Al’s Barber and Styling Studio. We ran that shop for seven years, but down that end it was a
“When this new hub opened thought it may be better, a bit
Now, Al has opened his new studio, the Barber Hub in the IGA nestled in the middle of
Here, he aims to introduce Tatura to the unique experience of traditional
“I always wanted to do this traditional Turkish shave,” he said.
A Turkish shave is a close, clean shave that will leave your skin looking and
It involves hot towels, warm water for cleansing, and traditional tools like the cut-throat razor.
To accomplish this technique, Al’s barbershop needed to be set out a little differently.
“We’ve got sinks at every station, which is to help us to do the hot towel clean shave, and wash your face with warm water,” he said.
“A lot of people, especially the younger generation, haven’t had that experience of a cut-throat shave before, and not many barbers here actually can use the tool.
“This service is very unique, not just to Tatura, but to Shepparton as well.”
Al’s not the only familiar face you’ll see at the Barber Hub, with another local set to join the hub.
Jodie Newell from Grand Central Barbershop announced that she would be joining forces with Al, and is very excited to start in the new shop.
The new Barber Hub is now open, with walk-ins welcome.
The hub is also looking for qualified barbers or those interested in learning the trade.
To find out more, visit their Facebook page, or phone the Barber Hub on 5824 3555.
Al Kavas and Jodie Newell are ready to welcome you to the hub.
Al Kavas giving Anthony Howley a trim.
Pub dream becomes a reality
After years of planning, good friends and new business owners of the Victoria Hotel Tatura, Harpreet and Gurdeep Singh, have made their dream of owning a pub a reality.
Grateful for the warm welcome they have received from locals since taking over the business in April, the pair has been busy making changes, with many more planned.
With a background in hospitality and a passion for making dining out affordable for families and keeping a beer with a mate affordable too, their menu and bar are open for all.
“We are so thankful for the wonderful community here in Tatura that has welcomed us so warmly,” Gurdeep said.
“Affordability for our patrons is our focus, and we are set to deliver.”
Deliveries are certainly part of the plan at the Vic too, with Menulog now in full swing and delivering to Tatura residents.
“I think we are the first business to register here in Tatura for Menulog. It’s very exciting for the people and for us to add that extra service to what we can offer locals,” Harpreet said.
“Our menu has had a revamp and not only are we offering the traditional
Australian pub classics, but we also have a selection of our traditional Indian dishes and some Mexican cuisine too.”
Tuesdays showcase a $12 fish and chip delight, for $14 on Fridays you can have a traditional parmi meal, and on Saturdays, head in for their country burger night for just $13.
Alongside their impressive and affordable menu, a large selection of craft beers has been added to the bar, including the popular growing brand Young Henrys.
From back garden renovations to a freshly redecorated restaurant that seats 40 indoors, live music, and raffles under way, there is something at the Vic for everyone to enjoy.
“We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 8.30 pm. Come down, have a drink and a meal, and bring the kids,” Gurdeep said.
“We look forward to meeting you all down here soon.”
Harpreet and Gurdeep Singh have revamped the Victoria Hotel.
Gurdeep and Harpreet Singh invite everyone to come to the Victoria Hotel and enjoy a meal and a drink.
Post office and newsagency merge
Post Office
By ALICE O’BRIEN
Locals can now access postal, newsagency, and TattsLotto services all under one roof at the Tatura Post Office. Owner and manager of the joint shop, Gursewak Singh, has been involved, step-by-step, throughout the integration, and said his customers were loving the change.
“March 23 was the settlement day and from Monday, March 25, we merged,” Gursewak said.
Since then, there have been renovations occurring in the post office store, to make way for the expanding business.
Gursewak Singh stands tall and proud in his store. Photo: Megan Fisher
The Tatura community has taken the disruptions in its stride, with customers being mindful of the ongoing works.
“When we were doing the major renovations, yes it was an inconvenience for people, but we couldn’t shut down the shop,” Gursewak said.
“But they know this is more important.”
Excitedly, renovations are nearly done, having completed the store expansion.
On top of the convenience for customers, this move benefits Gursewak’s business, now being able to offer more services.
“If we are only one business, like a post office, we are just surviving,” he said.
“But now … we can manage our expenses.
“But with both businesses under one roof, we are able to keep them up.”
The residents of Tatura are vital to keeping the merged business thriving.
Gursewak is just one of the Tatura business owners who understands the importance of keeping businesses alive for the town.
“We love local people, they are helping us, but we need more support,” he said.
“If we want to keep businesses in the town, we need to keep local.”
• Alice O’Brien is a Media Communication and Design student at Monash University, and is currently completing an internship with McPherson Media Group.
The original Post & Telegraph Office in Tatura.
Murchison’s healthcare boosted
The Murchison Medical Clinic has welcomed two new doctors.
By GEORGIA TACEY
Dr Ganga Ranasinghe, who started last year, and Dr Lumbini De Silva, who’s about to start, are both excited to join the clinic.
Practice manager Rachel Smith said the clinic was happy to welcome the first overseas trained doctors, so there are more long-term doctors seeing patients in Murchison.
“We’ve been really fortunate to bring some overseas trained experienced doctors to learn how Australia does things, being supervised by doctors Susan Furphy and Neville Leslie, who also supervise our two part-time Australian trained doctors, Drs Shaikh Hossain and Nabid Rafi,” she said.
“The internationally trained doctors are committed to being here for at least five years, whereas so far, the registrars trained through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
“While we hope current RACGP trained doctors will stay longer, it is reassuring for our staff and patients to know that Ganga and Lumbini have already committed to at least five years.”
Like many businesses, Murchison Medical Clinic has faced staff shortages. The new doctors will boost the clinic’s reach and provide more help to the community.
“Even though we serve the residents of Murchison, our patients come from the wider area,” Mrs Smith said.
“We have six doctors, but not all are full-time.
“Ganga is the only full-time doctor, all the rest are part-time, which, we hope, is really supportive of the doctors in terms of work-life balance, and feeling their best when they’re here seeing patients.”
Dr Ranasinghe was the first of the new doctors to start at MMC, and so far,
she has been loving her experience in Murchison and Shepparton.
“I came to Australia for the benefit of my two kids,” she said.
“Everything is new to me in Australia, the health system and people, but all the staff here have helped me a lot.”
Her experience in Sri Lanka is extensive, covering fields like rheumatology, neurology, psychiatry and respiratory care.
“I started my career in 2001, working in government hospitals and running my own GP practice for about 20 years,” Dr Ranasinghe said.
“Chronic disease management and mental health are my preferences.”
Dr De Silva is about to officially start at the clinic soon, and is ready to get out and start helping the community.
“I’m looking forward to learning a lot and doing my best,” she said.
Dr De Silva has been practising medicine in Sri Lanka for the past 20 years, with experience in many areas.
“I’ve been more or less in the private sector until I came here,” she said.
“I’ve worked in a private hospital in Sri Lanka in the cardiology department for about 12 years.”
Both doctors said they were ready to start their journey in Australia and learn as much as possible at Murchison Medical Clinic.
Dr Ranasinghe is at the clinic Monday to Friday, while Dr De Silva will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
To book an appointment with Dr Ranasinghe, Dr De Silva or any of the doctors at Murchison Medical Clinic, you can book online with Hot Doc or call the clinic on 5826 2575.
Murchison Medical Clinic is accepting new patients based on availability.
Dr Ganga Ranasinghe and Dr Lumbini De Silva are helping to boost Murchison Medical Clinic’s community healthcare reach.
Dr Lumbini De Silva will begin working at Murchison Medical Clinic soon.
Dr Ganga Ranasinghe has been working at Murchison Medical Clinic since last year.
School shares 150-year celebration plans
As the town prepares for the big 150-year celebrations, Tatura Primary School is planning the school’s big birthday bash.
By GEORGIA TACEY
On Saturday, October 26, the primary school’s grounds will be transformed into one massive fair, filled with history and fun.
Principal Susanne Gill said the celebrations could not be missed.
“We’ll have school tours. We’ll have history on display, children’s work on display, and we’ll have a full on celebration with market stalls as well,” she said.
“We will be inviting local community groups to come and demonstrate their wares here as well.”
Over the next few months, Susanne said students would be working on their own projects in class, such as videos, documentaries, and posters, with the results being on display as part of the school’s celebrations.
“Students are going to be producing videos, documentaries and posters,” she said.
“It’s sort of free-range, they can do some videos or interviews with past students and teachers.
“They might even look at what Tatura Primary School will look like in 150 years time, so really, the sky’s the limit.”
There will be plenty of entertainment too, with the school’s band and choir set to give showstopping performances, and a potential for some talented past pupils to come back to give the town a taste of their talents.
The school and students have been looking back into the past 150 years, curating a selection of memories to be displayed on the day.
From those memories are those from the previous two school sites, which they have been combing through the archives to find.
“We want to have displays of the school, from as far back as we can up to now,” Susanne said.
Tatura is getting ready for the big 150, and with all the celebrations that will
be happening, you won’t want to miss Tatura Primary School’s birthday bash.
“We want to encourage the whole community to come along,” Susanne said.
“We just want it to be a really big celebration.”
To stay up-to-date with Tatura Primary School’s 150-year celebrations, you can visit their Facebook page.
Be on the lookout for the Tatura Primary School celebratory feature out in The News this October.
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Year 5 student Ella Lewis, Foundation student Archie Easton, principal Susanne Gill, Foundation student Olenna Marshall and Year 6 student Robbie Knowles are ready to celebrate. Photos: Rechelle Zammit
Tatura Primary School Year 5 student Joey Gobbo and principal Susanne Gill with the original school bell.
Rotary’s latest moves and events
Art on display
The Rotary Community Art Show was back for it’s 15th year in June.
Taking place over the King’s Birthday long weekend at the Victory Hall, Friday’s opening gala night was a huge success, with many pieces of artwork being purchased on the night by the community.
Entertainment was provided by Stevie Renee and Jarrod Skurrie, with plenty of food and drinks to keep the party flowing.
On the Saturday and Sunday, many people stopped by the hall to view the artwork, with many purchasing a piece to take home.
As part of the art show, there was also a raffle, with over 3000 tickets sold.
This was won by local resident Louise Serra, who took home the top prize painting.
Other winners from the weekend included Julieanne Ward and her painting ‘Cloncurry Cattlemen’ which took home the People’s Choice Award.
“Our artists deserve a big pat on the back, for without their support, there would be no art show,” Rotarian Bill Purcell said.
“A special shout out to all the volunteers who offered their help, once again confirming it really is a community art show.”
TAT’S ON THE MAP
Rotarians Bill Purcell, Ingrid Albrecht and Richard Graves at the opening night of the art show.
Louise Serra took home the top prize.
Exercise equipment at Lake Bartlett Recreation Reserve.
Deposit scheme success
The club is still collecting cans, bottles and drink containers for the Container Deposit Scheme, and have recently hit the milestone achievements of 50,000 cans and $5000 raised.
The 50,000th can was deposited by David Cross, marking the monumental moment for the Rotary club.
All funds raised from the collection will go back into the town, to help support the clubs, schools and many other areas of need in Tatura.
The Tatura Rotary Club will continue to collect cans, bottles and drink containers on the first Sunday of each month. Donations can be made between 10 am until noon at Men’s/ Rotary Shed.
Exercise equipment installed
Work out with a view with the new exercise equipment installed in town.
Thanks to the Tatura Rotary Club, the new equipment has been installed at Lake Bartlett, featuring a small circuit of equipment perfect for a quick workout.
The major project took two years to complete, with the club consulting with the Tatura Football and Netball Club, Tatura Lions,
Tatura Walks and Rides Committee, schools and the Boot Camp program organisers to bring this project to fruition.
The club raised the needed $70,000 for the new equipment through help from various sponsors.
It includes two sets of equipment, including an elliptical, chest press, leg press and an exercise bike for the community to use and enjoy.
You can find the new equipment at Lake Bartlett Recreation Reserve.
Rotary travels back in time
The district conference took place in April this year.
Held in Shepparton, Rotarians converged for the conference, with the Tatura club well represented with district governor Neta Kirby hailing from the club.
This was also the first time a district governor had come from the club, and the conference marked her last official duty.
The highlight of the conference was the Saturday night dinner, which was ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s themed.
Many dressed up for the night, including the club’s own Bill Purcell and Merle Carmichael, who came as Danny and Sandy from Grease
The monumental 50,000th can was deposited at FOOTT Waste Shepparton.
Ray Fleming, incoming president for 2024-25 Frank Matea, current president John John, district governor Neta Kirby and Carol Neave.
Merle Carmichael as Sandy and Bill Purcell as Danny dressed up for the night.
Jenny joins Adventure All Stars
After raising over $10,000 for myeloma cancer in just 100 days, Jenny Lagozzino has become the first representative from the Goulburn Valley to feature in the reality TV show Adventure All Stars
With the filming destination and activities kept a mystery to cast members, Jenny found herself among 12 other like-minded individuals, all dedicated to raising funds and awareness for their chosen Australian charities, with no idea what was in store.
In mid-June, the time finally came, and the cast and crew descended on Canberra for the filming of the fifth season of the show.
Jenny described the experience as unlike anything she had ever been part of before.
“It was a challenging experience at times because you don’t really know what you’re in for, and it’s not like a holiday where you choose all the activities you do,” Jenny said.
“It was like being a kid for a week when you don’t have to be an adult making all the hard decisions. The crew was amazing, and they always made you feel comfortable. no-one was made to do an activity if they didn’t want to.”
A typical day for Jenny involves standing in her family-owned Lagozzino Top Pub in Tatura for around 14 hours, so she felt truly tested during filming.
With the camera constantly in view and various sports activities on the agenda, she remained unwavering, giving her best for her chosen charity.
The week was packed with incredible adventures and challenges, including tobogganing, snow play, go-karts,
paintball, ice skating, mini golf, mountain biking, and an up-close wildlife experience at the National Zoo and Aquarium.
The evenings were equally eventful, filled with cards, board games, good conversations and delicious food.
“It was very refreshing to see a reality TV show where the cast is a team of loving, caring, kind, and selfless philanthropists just doing what they can to support a charity close to their heart and their community,” she said.
“We don’t boot each other out like other adventure TV reality shows. Instead, we are just a team that supports and cares about each other and are so proud of what we have all achieved.
“Filming the show was exciting, scary, fun, emotional, hilarious, hard yet worthwhile all rolled into one raising the money was the easy part.”
While away filming, Jenny was asked to participate in the Adventure All Stars Legend Series, which she accepted.
She has chosen to raise funds for brain cancer awareness and research in honour of Tatura resident Jeff Trevaskis.
“He was such a wonderful, kind, and caring man, and I’m honoured to be joining his grandson Ben in this next challenge of fundraising and awareness,” Jenny said.
“I will be participating in the Legend Series in Jeff’s memory and raising awareness for others battling these lifestealing diseases.
“Filming for the series is in November, so the race is on to get the funds raised.”
If you’d like to help Jenny in her fundraising efforts, both individuals and businesses can become sponsors. Alternatively, Jenny will be holding events and raffles, and donations are being accepted.
“If you become a corporate sponsor, your name will be printed on my clothing that I wear throughout filming,” she said.
“Please get on board and help out this worthy charity.”
For more information, visit the Lagozzino Top Pub Tatura Facebook page. The fifth season of Adventure All Stars will air on August 12.
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Adventure All Stars cast and crew while filming in June.
Adventure All stars cast including Tatura resident Jenny Lagozzino.
Jenny Lagozzino has completed filming the fifth series of Adventure All Stars which will be aired in August.
Market magic attracts a crowd
very first Tatura Market brought big crowds into the small town.
On Saturday, May 4, the main streets were bustling, businesses and community members coming together for the event.
Taking place at Stuart Mock Place, over 40 stallholders set up shop in town, offering a variety of crafts, homemade goods, delicious treats, and more.
There was plenty of live entertainment too, as well as a petting zoo, jumping castle and more to keep the whole family entertained.
The market’s timing also coincided with the annual Monster Garage Sale hosted by the Tatura Neighbourhood House, making for a huge weekend for the people of Tatura.
Among the stallholders was 21-yearold Tara Bray, who decided to sell her homemade cookies for the first time at the event.
“I made 400 cookies and sold out within three hours,” she said.
While you can usually find Tara at One 4 One Cafe in Tatura behind the counter serving customers, for the market she decided to put on her chef’s hat and bake up a storm.
“I sold six flavours at the market,” she said.
“I made New York cookies, which are walnut and choc chip, biscoff,
Nutella, double choc, red velvet and caramilk.”
Once she was sold out, she was able to pack up shop and wander through the market, which she said was great to see.
“I have never seen Tatura that busy before to be honest,” Tara said.
“It was really good.”
Greater Shepparton City Council place manager Bonnie McIntosh said the event was a success.
“The turnout was great, it was packed,” she said.
“The market provided an opportunity for the Tatura township to showcase their uniqueness and take advantage of a boost to the economy.”
Public feedback from the Tatura community was overwhelmingly positive, with large crowds flocking to the town.
“We’re looking at [making the Tatura Market] twice yearly, every six months,” Bonnie said.
The market is a great initiative for Tatura, and will help bring more people to the town to see everything they have to offer.
For more information on the Tatura Market, email Bonnie.McIntosh@ shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone council on 5832 9700.
Tara Bray’s cookies were a standout at the market. Photo: Megan Fisher
A large crowd flocked to the market.
Floors expertly transformed
A new business has set up shop in Tatura.
Central Vic Epoxy Flooring is a new flooring resurfacing business based in Tatura, ready to service the Goulburn Valley and surrounding areas.
Owner Simon Innes-Irons has been operating the business in Tatura for the past seven months after selling his previous business.
With extensive experience in the building industry, he has been enjoying his new role, transforming old and new concrete into stunning granite-like surfaces with their epoxybased system.
Central Vic Epoxy Flooring can transform old and new concrete
surfaces with their epoxy system, using only premium products.
“We resurface existing concrete,” Simon said.
“We go in and fill in all the cracks, surface grind it, put on an epoxy primer coat, disperse some decorative vinyl flakes and apply an epoxy clear top coat.
“It comes up a treat.”
This service is ideal for domestic and commercial spaces, including garages, sheds, driveways, paths, patios, pool surrounds, showrooms, cafés and more.
Simon ensures the installation process is super quick with their fast curing method.
“Generally, we’re in and out in two days,” he said.
“After we complete the clear coat, you can walk on it within six hours, and you can drive on it 24 hours after we finish.”
With their 10-year guarantee, your floors will not only look great, but will be scratch and impact resistant.
“We offer very prompt quotes, and we’re very competitive price wise,” Simon said.
For a free quote, fill out the form on their website, centralvicepoxyflooring. com.au or phone Simon on 0419 219 707.
Simon Innes-Irons is ready to help you with all your flooring needs.
Big boost for tiny towns
More than 200 community-led projects in Northern Victoria have just received up to $50,000 worth of funding.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes recently announced 12 new projects to be delivered through the first round of the Tiny Towns Fund.
One of the recipients was Tatura Civic Halls Committee Inc which will receive $11,000 to deliver electrical works at the Civic Hall.
Funding various projects, from community halls to local sporting club upgrades, the fund aims to strengthen community connections and encourage more people to visit all corners of Victoria.
“The Tiny Towns Fund empowers small communities to thrive, ensuring projects that locals are passionate about can become a reality,” Ms Symes said.
The program’s first round is bringing more than 200 projects to life, across the smallest regional towns – each with fewer than 5000 residents.
The successful projects celebrate the local spirit in each community, and aim to get more people to visit them.
Community, non-profit groups and councils are eligible for grants of up to $50,000 to get their community-driven projects off the ground.
The fund is part of the Labor Government’s $45 billion investment since 2014 in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria to be an even better place to live, work, stay and play.
For more information head to rdv.vic.gov.au/ tinytownsfund or suburbandevelopment.vic.gov. au/grants/tiny-towns-fund
Library opening hours extended
You can now access library services in Tatura for longer hours.
Tatura Library is part of the new Open Library initiative, which will see the library open and available for people to use between 8 am and 8 pm seven days a week, including public holidays.
Approved library members can now enjoy self-service access outside normal hours, including copying, printing, borrowing items, using computers and study spaces.
This service does not affect regular staffed hours.
To inquire more about Open Library at Tatura Library, you can apply to have your membership upgraded by speaking to the staff.
Tatura Library has extended its hours with a new initiative.
Fostering community wellbeing
Following the COVID pandemic, community sports clubs like the Tatura Football Netball Club faced unprecedented challenges, especially being a smaller community.
However, out of this adversity, the Club Wellbeing Team was born, marking a pivotal moment for TFNC’s commitment to community wellbeing.
Initiated through collaboration with SALT Sport and Life Training in early 2023, the CWT emerged as a vital support system.
Senior football coach Paul Barnard facilitated this partnership, highlighting the club’s proactive approach to addressing mental health and overall wellbeing.
The CWT now serves as a confidential point-of-contact for individuals seeking support and the simple act of a ‘check-in chat’ has already shown profound positive impacts, offering a safe space for members to discuss personal challenges.
Importantly, the program also facilitates professional referrals when needed, reinforcing the club’s commitment to comprehensive care.
“We see our CWT as part of our duty of care and more broadly, our greater wellbeing umbrella,” TFNC’s vicepresident Simon Pogue said.
“That umbrella includes our Child Safeguarding Officer and, moving into the future, a more comprehensive program that incorporates inclusion at all levels.”
Early feedback on the CWT has been overwhelmingly positive, surprising
even those who initially it may not have resonated with.
They aim to promote mental health awareness, build resilience, and foster a supportive environment where seeking help is encouraged and supported.
However, achieving these goals involves education, robust support networks, and transparent communication and Simon said the club acknowledged the challenges, recognising that building a positive culture required ongoing commitment and strong leadership.
“Culture is a favoured buzz word of almost any organisation that exists on the planet, be it corporations, sporting clubs, community groups or service organisations,” he said.
“From the TFNC perspective, culture is probably best described as ‘a complex, multi-faceted and multi-layered phenomenon that is socially learned and transmitted between people.’
“It is about behaviours, beliefs, symbols, norms and expectations.
“It grows over time and can be directed and shaped with strong leadership and sound methodologies.
“Any discussion about culture has to start from the top (and we’re by no means perfect), but a great starting point for us has been the implementation of our mission statement in 2024.”
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The club’s mission statement articulates the purpose, vision and values of the club.
Those values are inclusion, teamwork, integrity, development and enjoyment.
“We want our mission statement to be the reference point for everything we do it’s persistence and progress over perfection,” Simon said.
TATURA PHARMACY
Winter can mean hot chocolates, snow trips and snuggles for some, but to many of us winter often means cold & flu season is here.
For the best products and expert advice, see our pharmacist in store to stay on top of your Winter Health.
Tatura Football Netball Club has introduced a club wellbeing team that’s reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive care.
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to improve the Parkvilla kitchen and dining area. Part of the donations have been used to purchase new plants to freshen up the area.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
On April 10, we had an engaging Advanced Care Planning Information session at the Senior Citizens Club. Kyabram District Health Advanced Care Planning Coordinator Lorretta Lillford ran the session and encouraged the participants with some thought-provoking information to take action with their Advanced Care Plans.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
In March we celebrated the 102nd birthday of one of our incredible residents, Joan Bamber.
It was a great day had by Joan, her family, friends and staff.
It was attended by 14 members of the Senior Citizens Club and a work experience student.
Hearing Australia ran a free Hearing Clinic on May 21 at the Tatura Community House, with 12 community members getting screened. Elisa from Hearing Australia also visited two of our residents in Parkvilla and screened them on-site.
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We are always looking for volunteers to come in and play the piano, play games or read for our residents.
Lorenzo Decicco enjoys our music gatherings, playing a tune for everyone.
New Parkvilla resident Neil Rice is a passionate Euchre player. He has been putting Lifestyle Coordinator Rose’s skills to the test!
WELCOME
Mary Ann Fogarty and Josie O’Neill have joined the team and have been integral to our meal preparation for patients and residents. Great to have them both on board.
PATHOLOGY SERVICES WHAT RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN UP TO
We are fortunate to have Austin Pathology attend Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Facility.
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Where: Hodson House, at the back of the hospital. 64-68 Park St, Tatura
Time: 8am -12pm
Cost: Free
Bookings are not required.
We had a recent donation from the Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary has now ceased operations. We sincerely thank everyone involved in the Auxiliary for their generous contributions over the years, not just to our facility but the wider community.
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