Mount Alexander Shire Council is starting to wind down operations at the Recovery Hub at the Castlemaine Town Hall as community needs change.
Demand at the Recovery Hub in Castlemaine has decreased significantly, while affected residents have been seeking more support at the Harcourt Leisure Centre, closer to their homes.
The Town Hall Recovery Hub will remain available for in-person assistance at the following times before closing:
– Thursday January 22: 11am – 5pm
– Friday January 23: 9am – 12pm (final session before closure).
Mount Alexander Shire Mayor Toby Heydon said council remains focused on ensuring residents can access the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
“We’ve seen our community come together with extraordinary care and resilience in response to the January 9 fires.
“As demand at the Town Hall Recovery Hub eases, we’re shifting our efforts to where they’re most needed, which is the Recovery Hub in Harcourt.
“I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported family, friends and neighbours during this time, and acknowledge the many agencies and volunteers who have worked side-by-side with council to help people navigate recovery.
“If you still need assistance, please reach out – support is very much still available,” Mr Heydon.
Residents can continue to access assistance through participating agencies online and by phone. If you’re unsure where to start, contact us on 03 5471 1700 and we’ll help connect you to the right service. Everyone at Council extends heartfelt thanks to all partner agencies and organisations that have worked at the Recovery Hub.
