Castlemaine Safe Space Community Resources

The ELM Network

Castlemaine Community House is happy to provide Auspice to the ELM Network.

Please click here (or on the image above) to visit their web-page.

Click here for more information about Castlemaine Safe Space

ELM is run by team of volunteers and are not a counselling or crisis support team.  And if you are in crisis please call or connect online with one of the following services, which are available 24/7 across Australia:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78

If it is an emergency, call 000 immediately.

CCH Food Pantry

The CCH Food Pantry is open for anyone and everyone!

This initiative aims to complement the existing services provided by The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul in the Shire of Mount Alexander, addressing the increasing demand for food relief in our community.

No appointments are necessary, simply drop into Community House, see our friendly reception staff for directions to the pantry, and then help yourself.

When: 9.00am – 3.00pm, Monday to Friday
Where: Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton St.

Community Buses Newstead & District Community Bus Service

The Newstead Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) runs a community transport service for residents of Newstead, Guildford, Welshman’s Reef, Strangways and Yapeen for transport to Castlemaine and Maryborough. All trips must be booked in advance by calling the RTC.

The bus is also available for charter. Information & Bookings: Newstead RTC: 5476 2360 • www.newstead.vic.au/service/ newstead-community-bus.

Baringhup & Maldon Community Bus Managed by the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, the 12 seater (11 + driver) bus is available for charter with affordable rates for community organisations.

Call 5475 2093 for information on our community bus service. Information & Bookings: Maldon Neighbourhood Centre: 0428 329 299 (9am - 5pm) • baringhupbus@gmail.com • www.maldon.org.au baringhup-maldon community-bus-service/


 
Community buses

Newstead and District Community Bus

The Newstead Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) runs a community transport service to Castlemaine and Maryborough. It is available to for residents of:

  • Newstead

  • Guildford

  • Welshman’s Reef

  • Strangways

  • Yapeen

All trips must be booked in advance by calling the RTC. The bus is also available for charter.

 

For information and bookings contact Newstead RTC on 5476 2360.

Castlemaine Community Lunch

A great way to meet community members, catch up with old friends and find out what’s going on. It’s a place to welcome new people so if you’re just arrived to town, please drop in and introduce yourself. You will be made welcome!

Community Lunch has been running for over 25 years and is a place to enjoy a 2 course (main & dessert) vegetarian meal, with friends, family and our community. The menu emphasises seasonal fresh vegetables and fruit, with much of it donated by local suppliers.

We’d like to thank these local businesses who have donated produce to the community lunch:

  • Harvest Fruit and Veg

  • Sprout Bakery

  • Castlemaine Fruit Supplies

  • Green Goes the Grocer

Community Lunch in Castlemaine”: A film that captures the heart and soul of a community by Denise Martin and Davide Michielin

Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm.

When: Tuesdays (during school terms. Download Term 1 2023 Timetable)

Where: Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton St.

Cost: $7 suggested donation, kids under 12 years old free

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Phone

1300 363 788

Fax 03 5471 1088

Email ccmhs@bendigohealth.org.au

Website Bendigo Health - Community Mental Health Services, Castlemaine