We recently spoke with Dr Jay Robinson and Heather Ramp from the Lorne Community Hospital, about the support services available and some thoughts on health, well-being and the reasons why staying socially connected helps the recovery process.
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Grocon have completed all private property tree removal and are currently removing fallen trees and debris, which is expected to be complete this week. Any tree removal occurring on private property is being completed by individual land owners. Colac Otway Shire are currently assessing Shire public land for hazardous trees, and Grocon is supporting in the clean-up of low-level fire affected shrubs in the Wye gully and drainage reserves
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We look forward to seeing everyone at the Cup weekend lunch this Sunday from noon. Due to the forecast for showers this Sunday, the Community Lunch will now be held under cover at the Wye River CFA Station The free lunch in the BBQ area has been organised by the CRC Community Connection and Wellbeing […]
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The investigations undertaken into the practical feasibility of an Asset Protection Zone in Wye River and Separation Creek included additional analysis of local vegetation conditions and likely fire behaviour. This work has resulted in a reduction in the extent of BAL Flame Zone (FZ) for a number of allotments and, in some cases, the removal of […]
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Wye River and Separation Creek residents are encouraged to attend an Open House Session at the Wye River CFA Shed this Saturday 29 October.
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Taking our next steps Last week at the Community Information meetings, both in the City and Wye, our tiredness, frustration and anger as a result of the recent landslip and road closure events was clearly evident. This is not surprising. At the previous Community Information meetings in early September there was a feeling that perhaps […]
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Dr Jay Robinson is on leave from October 17 to November 7. Two local psychologists and a Social Worker with Counselling qualification are available if you require psychological support during this time.
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The Asset Protection Zone (APZ) project for Wye River and Separation Creek has been completed. Click here to download the APZ Report. Following the Christmas Day bushfires in December 2015, community members asked the State Government to investigate the feasibility, costs, impacts and benefits of establishing an APZ around Wye River and Separation Creek. Property […]
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Great Ocean Road Real Estate have been assisting people who have been affected by the bushfires, in their need to find both long and short term accommodation. All efforts are made to find suitable accommodation for guests depending on their needs and requirements. If you need some help finding accommodation in the region, Great Ocean […]
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The Great Ocean Road has reopened today (Sunday October 3) to all traffic between Wye River and Separation Creek. Reduced speeds remain in place and traffic is down to one lane with traffic management signals in place along some sections of the Great Ocean Road. The beach access under Paddy’s Path has also reopened. VicRoads was […]
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