With summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about how to stay cool and healthy as temperatures rise.

A group of local community organisations have teamed up to host a series of events designed to bring people together and share tips on staying cool, safe, and healthy throughout the warmer months.

Multicultural Community Connect & Summer Health BBQ

Inviting multicultural community members and families to come together, share a meal, and learn about heat safety + health and wellbeing.

In partnership with Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services and Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, Castlemaine Community House invites multicultural families to come together, enjoy a meal, and learn about heat safety and health and wellbeing.

What to Expect:

  • Family-friendly event for all ages. Pool staff and lifeguards will be on hand, so everyone of all ages and abilities is welcome.
  • Heat and health: what to do during heatwaves
  • Practical tips for staying healthy and reducing your risk of COVID-19 over summer
  • Informal roundtable discussion on women’s health and wellbeing

Friday, 29th November | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chewton Pool
113 Pyrenees Hwy, Chewton 3451
Free BBQ provided
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 03 5472 4842
https://events.humanitix.com/bbq-and-swim-session-for-multicultural-families

Community Forum & Morning Tea

Hear from local partners and get practical advice on staying cool and healthy during the summer

Saturday, 30th November | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre
Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine 3450

Free morning tea will be provided
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 03 5472 4842
https://events.humanitix.com/keeping-cool-this-summer-morning-tea-and-info-session

What to Expect:

  • How climate change is affecting our summers
  • Heat and health: what to do during heatwaves
  • Where to find ‘cool’ places to escape the heat
  • Practical tips for staying cool, safe and comfortable this summer!