A Resource Guide

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AGEING WELLIn Corowa Shire

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Community & Medical Services Specialist & Disability Services Support Groups Housing & Accommodation Financial & Legal Services Helplines & Websites

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SOCIAL, LEISURE & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Clubs & Community Groups Sporting Groups Exercise & Fitness Education & Learning Arts Craft & Culture Other activities/interests

LOCAL SERVICES & FACILITIES Banking Churches Pharmacies Post Offices Supermarkets Entertainment Venues

TOWN MAPS (Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala)

TRANSPORT & TRAVEL TIMES

EMERGENCY & USEFUL NUMBERS

COROWA SHIRE INFORMATION

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DISCLAIMER: Corowa Shire including its offices, agents and contractors, have made every endeavour to ensure that details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion of omission, nor does the publisher accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown which are subject to alteration without notice. All images are the copyright of their respective owners and may not be copied or used in any form without the appropriate permissions.22

ABOUT THE RESOURCE GUIDE

The Ageing Well resource guide has been designed to help you access the wide range of activities and services available in Corowa Shire for older adults

The aim of the guide is to encourage individuals to become actively involved and participate in their local community. Being actively involved refers not only to physical activity but also to social, cultural and intellectual activity.

The resource provides information about local services and facilities available as well as details regarding community groups and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests and activities. To assist, maps have been included which show the locations of venues where services and activities are provided.

We hope you find the guide useful and informative and enjoy getting involved in Corowa Shire community.

For further copies of the guide, please visit the Corowa Shire Council website at www.corowa.nsw.gov.au or contact the Council on: (02) 6033 8999.

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Corowa Office (02) 6033 8999

Art Space, Corowa (02) 6033 8999

Corowa Library (02) 6033 8941

Mulwala Office/Library (03) 5744 3439

Corowa Visitor Information Centre (02) 6033 3221

SHIRE FACILITIES

Civic Centre, 100 Edward St, Ball ParkTuesday to Friday - 10.30am to 5.00pmSaturday - 9.30am to 12.00noon

Civic Centre,100 Edward St, Ball ParkMonday to Friday - 11.00am to 4.00pmSaturday - 11.00am to 3.00pmSunday - 11.00am to 1.00pm

71 Melbourne StreetTuesday to Thursday - 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pmSaturday - 10.00am to12.00noon

Civic Centre, 100 Edward St, Ball ParkMonday to Friday - 10.00am to 5.00pmSaturday - 10.00am to 3.00pmSunday - 10.00am to 1.00pm

Civic Centre, 100 Edward St, Ball ParkMonday to Friday - 8.30am to 5.00pm

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NSW MOTOR REGISTRY

OTHER FACILITIES

ELECTED MEMBERS - Sept 2012 – Sept 2016

Agency on behalf of the NSW Government. Most matters relating to licences and vehicle registrations can be carried out at the Corowa Shire Civic Centre. Agency hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

All telephone enquiries to 13 22 13.

Corowa Swimming Pool (02) 6033 1970

Howlong Swimming Pool (02) 6026 5844

Saleyards (02) 6033 1191

COUNCILLORS

Mayor - Councillor Fred Longmire 0467 267 692

Deputy Mayor - Councillor Daryl Davey (03) 5744 2321

COUNCILLOR

Francesco Bruinsma 0408 244 578

Gail Law (02) 6033 1415

Paul Miegel 0419 464 193

Joan Palmer (02) 6033 1637

Fiona Schirmer 0488 268 669

Mark Shields 0447 117 535

Norm Wales APM 0407 702 021

SENIOR OFFICERS

General Manager - Chris Gillard

Director Corporate & Community Services - Kristy Kay

Director Engineering & Infrastructure - Nigel Sutton

Director Environmental Services - Bob Parr

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Howlong Library & Resource Centre (02) 6026 5055

59 Hawkins St, HowlongTuesday & Wednesday - 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2:00pm to 5:00pmThursday & Friday - 10.00am to 1.00pmSaturday - 9.00am to 11.30am

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HEALTH ONE FACILITY

COROWA COMMUNITY HEALTH

COROWA MEDICAL CENTRE

COROWA PALLIATIVE CARE

COROWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL

61 Guy St, Corowa (02) 6033 7555

61 Guy St, Corowa

1800 016 396

61 Guy St, Corowa

(02) 6030 5500

(02) 6033 7555

61 Guy St, Corowa (02) 6033 7555

Health, education, welfare and other service including Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting, Podiatry, strength training & support groups.

The practice has 7 GPs. All doctors have a broad base in rural general practice. Special interests include gynaecology, sports medicine, nutrition and occupational health and safety.8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday8:30 am to 11:00 am Saturday9:00am to 10:30am Sundays and public holidays

Provides practical, social, emotional and spiritual support to people coping with a long term chronic or life limiting illness and to their carer and family.

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Community Health & Medical Services

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

A comprehensive range of health services, including a hospital, medical centres, allied health services and aged care facilities are available in Corowa Shire. HealthOne in Corowa includes the local hopital, community health doctor’s surgery and allied health services within the one facility. Howlong is serviced by a doctors surgery and visiting Community Health services and Mulwala residents have access to two medical centres and a hospital in nearby Yarrawonga.

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COROWA COMMUNITY HUB

Shops 9&10

109-111 Sanger St,Corowa

(02) 6044 2800

A friendly and accessible drop-in centre providing information, resources and services. Agency for Centrelink and Medicare

DIABETES EDUCATION SERVICE

Visiting service

1800 016 396

This service works with individuals to educate and achieve diabetes self care management using the Australian Diabetes Educators

KALIANNA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

58 Guy St, Corowa

(02) 6033 3342

Transport to medical appointments, hospital visits and non emergency health needs. Shopping and community access including outings and social events.YARRAWONGA HOSPITAL

HOWLONG MEDICAL CENTRE

33 Piper St, Yarrawonga (03) 5743 8111

110 Hammer St, Howlong (02) 6026 5307

YARRAWONGA MEDICAL CLINIC

29 Hume St, Yarrawonga (03) 5744 3115

MEALS ON WHEELS & HOME MODIFICATIONS

MEALS ON WHEELS (Mulwala)

1800 016 396

(03) 5742 1111

Lunch available Monday- Friday delivered to clients homes by volunteers.

Lunch deliverd Mon-Fri

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COROWA MEDICLINIC

48 Queen St, Corowa (02) 6033 5638

DENIS MEDICAL GROUP

10 Woods Rd, Yarrawonga (03) 5744 1777

AGE CARE ASSESSMENT TEAM (ACAT)

HOME CARE SERVICES (ADHC)

1800 016 396

1800 350 792

Help older people and their carers work out what kind of care best suits their needs

Ageing, disability and Home Care. Domestic assistance, personal care and respite care for older people or those with a disability.

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LUTHERAN AGED CARE

30 Evelyn St, Corowa

(02) 6033 0999

Provide home care services. domestic assistance, personal care and respite, including services for people with disability.

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AMARANTH FOUNDATION

12 Riesling St, Corowa

(02) 6033 1738

Support, counselling and therapeutic interventions for people living with life limiting illness and their family caregivers.

Specialist and Disability Services

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ASPIRE CARER SUPPORT SERVICES

(02) 6058 4000 Respite services for people who are the primary carers of people living with a disability. Support older parents caring for a family member (son, daughter, grandchild) with a disability.

COMMUNICARE 5000 (Intereach)

Visiting service

1300 488 226

Support for families impacted upon by mental illness in small communities.

DISABILITY ADVOCACY INFORMATION SERVICE (DAIS)

INTERLINK (KURRAJONG WARATAH)

RIVERINA MURRAY RESPITE & CARELINK (Intereach)

WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC (Mulwala)

MP DENTAL COROWA

ALLIANCE DENTIST GROUP

Visiting service @ HUB

(02) 6056 2420

Visiting service

1300 727 545

1800 052 222

6 River Street, Corowa (02) 6033 1213

48 Redlands Road, Corowa (02) 6033 18132/66 Belmore Street, Yarrawonga (03) 5744 3484

Information, advice and advocacy for disability groups, individuals with a disability & their families.

Assists and supports older parent carers who are caring for adult children living with a disability. Information about supported accommodation, healthcare, future planning and referral. A mobile service that visits the family in the home or community.

Information for carers. Short term emergency respite for someone who is aged, has a disability, mental illness, is palliative, has dementia or is a carer.

Screening, counselling and information regarding women’s health.1st Wednesday every 2nd month at the Mulwala Civic Centre.

AUSTRALIAN HEARING

BLOOM HEARING

Visiting service 1800 500 726

Visiting service(02) 6041 1001

Visiting service1800 016 396

At Kalianna, 58 Guy Street, fortnightly on Thursdays 9:00am to 4:00pm

1st Monday of the month at Barkman Centre, Corowa Hospital

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SUPPORT GROUPS

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed of the month at 10:30am (02) 6033 4393

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed of every 2nd month 10am-12noon (02) 6051 3983

POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP (02) 6032 8199

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SOUTHERN CROSS KARINYA APARTMENTS

125 Guy St, Corowa

(02) 6033 1751

Southern Cross Village (Karinya Apartments) offers an enhanced lifestyle for older persons in a relaxed community environment. Self contained apartments available through to fully supported accommodation.

HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATIONOpportunities for affordable housing exist in Corowa Shire with a number of high quality residential developments available at a fraction of the cost of the city. Supported accommodation options are also readily available for people who require additional assistance.

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LAKE MULWALA LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

COROWA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME

50-62 Erne St, Mulwala

(03) 5743 3990

Guy St, Corowa

(02) 6033 7555

A lifestyle village for over 55’s offering 2 or 3 bedroom villa’s, community centre, exercise facilities and interest groups.

Located in the Corowa Hospital, in a friendly, caring environment. High care nursing home beds and respite places available.

OOLONG AGED CARE (HOWLONG)

OOLONG AUXILIARY GROUP

91 Sturt St, Howlong

(02) 6026 6800

(02) 6026 5185

Oolong hostel has twenty low/high care rooms and one respite room, housed in three separate single story brick buildings. Facilities include dining room and 7 day activity plan.

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SOUTHERN CROSS KARINYA APARTMENTS

125 Guy St, Corowa(02) 6033 1751

Southern Cross Village (Karinya Apartments) offers high and low care nursing home accommodation for older persons in a relaxed community environment. Facilities include large dining/living room and garden area.

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ST ANDREW’S COURT

27 Queen St, Corowa(02) 6033 3644

5 Independant Living Units operated by Presbyterian Aged Care NSW & ACT

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AGED CARE RIGHTS SERVICE

1800 424 079 Legal advice & advocacy for the residents of Commonwealth funded hostels and nursing homes and recipients of in-home aged care in NSW. Legal advice and advocacy for residents of self-care retirement village and legal advice and information to older people in NSW.

Housing Support Services

OLDER PERSON TENANT SERVICE

VERTO TENANTS ADVICE

HOUSING NSW

1800 131 310

Outreach Service

1800 642 609

Outreach Service

1300 468 746

Older Persons Tenants Service (OPTS) is a state-wide (NSW) service for tenants aged 55 years and older. OPTS works in cooperation with local tenants services to cater for the specific needs of older tenants. OPTS also provides a service to all NSW protected tenants, regardless of age.

Provides free and confidential advice and assistance to tenants in private rental and public housing, residents of caravans and mobile homes on permanent sites, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and others.

Public housing, private rental assistance, tenancy facilitation. After hours temporary accommodation(1800 152 152)

ALBURY NILS (NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME)

ST DAVID’S FINANCIAL SERVICE

VINNIES (COROWA)

ST ANDREWS BY THE LAKE (MULWALA)

ALBURY/ WODONGA ABORIGINAL NILS

(02) 6025 8325

Visiting service @ HUB

(02) 6044 2800

(02) 6033 2309

(03) 5744 2211

0459 718 706

Loan scheme which provides interest free loans to individuals or families on a low income.

Financial counselling service on and outreach basis to people in Corowa and surrounds.

Provides Financial Assistance and Advice.

Provides Financial Assistance and Advice.

Loan scheme which provides interest free loans to Aboriginal individuals or families on a low income.

HUME RIVERINA COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE

Visiting service @ HUB

1800 918 377

Free legal advice, information, casework & referral. Advice by phone or face to face, by appointment

LAW ACCESS NSW

1300 888 529 www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

A free government phone service that provides legal assistance for people who have a legal problem in NSW, information about legal problems and contact details for services that might be able to assist

Financial & Legal Services

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HELP LINES & WEBSITES (STATE & NATIONAL)

myagedcare.gov.au 1800 200 422

Medicines Line 1300 633 424

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

National Aged Care Advocacy 1800 700 600

National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500

National Continence Helpline 1800 330 066

NSW Rape Crisis Line 1800 424 017

Poisons Information Centre www.chw.edu.au/poisons 13 11 26

RSPCA Animal Hotline Centre - NSW (02) 9770 7555

Rural Financial Services - NSW 0429 484 489

Seniors Card 1300 364 758

Seniors Information Service 13 12 44

SES State Emergency Services 13 25 00

Sexual Assault Help Line 1800 424 017

Vision Information Line 1300 847 466

Veterans Affairs Network 1300 551 918

Wildlife Information and Rescue (WIRES) - NSW 1800 641 188

HELP LINES & WEBSITES (STATE & NATIONAL)

Accessline Crisisline (24 hours) 1800 800 944

After Hours GP Hotline www.healthdirect.org.au 1300 022 222

Aged Care Information Line 1800 200 422

Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 224 636

Centacare Catholic Family Services www.centacarewagga.org.au (02) 6923 3888

Child Protection 13 12 78

DoCS Help Line - NSW 13 21 11

Domestic Violence Helpline (24/7) - NSW 1800 656 463

Drug & Alcohol information service 1800 422 599

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 1300 651 192

Gambling Help www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au 1800 858 858

Human Services Older Australians 13 23 00

Human Services Medicare Services 13 20 11

Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14

Law Access - NSW (Legal Aid) 1300 888 529

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COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY (COROWA)

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY (MULWALA)

COROWA RSL CLUB

KARINYA HOUSE LADIES AUXILIARY

COROWA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

River St, Corowa(02) 6033 2638

Civic Centre, Corowa(02) 6033 8941

(03) 5744 3439

30 Betterment Pde, Corowa(02) 6030 5000

125 Guy St, Corowa(02) 6033 2695

61 Guy St, Corowa(02) 6033 5993

Meetings held on 1st Wednesday in each month at 1.30pm. Craft days held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in each month from 10.00am – 12.00noon. CWA Rooms River St Corowa opposite IGA carpark.

Provides an extended service to the library through assistance in the library, fundraising, housebound deliveries, and recording of The Talking Free Press newspaper. Meet first Tuesday of February, March, May, July, September and November at 7.30pm in the library

Restaurant and bistro dining, BBQ area, shuttle bus, function rooms available, squash courts, lawn bowls, dancing, aerobics, gentle exercise.

Meets the first Monday of every month 1.30pm (except January and August) at Southern Cross Homes, Corowa. Provides entertainment for residents, tea and coffee followed by a meeting. New members welcome.

Meet 2nd Monday every month at Health One meeting room.

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Clubs & Community Groups

RECREATION AND LEISURE

SOCIAL, LEISURE & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

There are many community, sporting , fitness, education, arts and cultural groups and organisations throughout the Corowa Shire which welcome new members. For those who seek individual pursuits activities may include Murray River or Lakeside nature walks, bird watching or visiting the regular markets.

LIONS CLUB (COROWA)

(02) 6033 1692 Meetings at the Lions club rooms on the corner of Edward St and Federation Drive Corowa.1st Monday Business meeting.3rd Monday Dinner meeting.All meetings are from 6.30pm.

“Become Involved”

“Join a group”

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LIONS CLUB (HOWLONG)

(02) 6026 5327 Meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month except over Christmas at the Howlong Senior Citizens Centre in Hammer Street Howlong.

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PROBUS MENS GROUP (COROWA)

PROBUS LADIES GROUP (COROWA)

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION (MULWALA)

VIEW CLUB (COROWA)

PROBUS GROUP (HOWLONG)

PROBUS GROUP (LAKE MULWALA)

SENIOR CITIZENS (COROWA)

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

SENIOR CITIZENS (HOWLONG)

(02) 6033 0618

(02) 6033 0080

0407 344 046

(02) 6033 2180

(02) 6026 5433

(03) 5743 3293

(02) 6044 2800

(02) 6033 3268

(02) 6026 5681

Meet at Karinya Men’s Shed, 125 Guy St, 2nd Monday 10am - 12 noon

Meet on 3rd Wed of each month (except December) 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Meeting venue alternates between RSL Club and Corowa Golf Club. Please call to confirm meeting venue

Involved in projects to progress local area1st Mon @ Civic Centre Mulwala 5:30-6:30

Monthly Meetings, Monday at Corowa golf club

Meet 2nd Monday of the month at Golf Club, 10am-12 noon.New members welcome

Meet at Corowa Community Hub Mondays 1-4pm cards and other activities

Support ex-service men & women, veterans, ex-service people & their families.

Meet at Community Centre, Hammer St Howlong. Tuesdays 1:30pm for cards, indoor bowls, bingo and outings.

RED CROSS (COROWA)

ROTARY CLUB (COROWA)

ROTARY CLUB (YARRAWONGA/MULWALA)

(02) 6033 1991

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(03) 5743 2648

Meet 1st Tuesday in each month at 2.00pm at the CWA Hall, River St Corowa opposite IGA carpark.

Meets Thursday at 6:30 pm for fellowship and dinner at 7:00 pm, Corowa RSL Club, 30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

Meets every Monday 6:30pm at the Yarrawonga/Mulwala Golf Club , Golf Club Rd, Mulwala NSW

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(03) 5744 3093

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SPORTING GROUPS

LAWN BOWLS Corowa Civic Bowls Club (02) 6033 1673Corowa Services Bowls Club (02) 6030 4058Howlong Bowls Club (Men’s) (02) 6026 8074 Howlong Bowls Club (Ladies) (02) 6033 3912Mulwala Services Bowling Club (03) 5744 2331Yarrawonga & Border Golf Bowling Club (03) 5744 1911

MOTOR SPORTS Corowa Rutherglen Motorsports - Wahgunyah 0438 635 535

ROWING Corowa Rowing Club 0409 909 903Wahgunyah Rowing Club (22) 6033 1439

SWIMMING Corowa Swimming Club (02) 6033 1105Howlong Swimming Pool (02) 6026 5844 Mulwala Water Slide 0419 211 122

SQUASH Corowa RSL Squash Club (02) 6033 1022Corowa Golf Resort Sports Complex (02) 6033 0217

TENNIS Corowa Tennis Club 0428 185 494 Corowa South Tennis Club (02) 6033 2446 Coreen Tennis Club (02) 6035 8542Daysdale Tennis Club (02) 6035 0222Howlong Tennis Club (02) 6026 5345Mulwala Tennis Club (03) 5744 1123Rennie Tennis Club (03) 5744 1725

SPORTING GROUPS

ANGLING Corowa Angling Club (02) 6033 2062Howlong Angling Club 0488 776 642Lake Mulwala Angling Club 0427 431 683

BOATING & WATERSKIING Mulwala Water Ski Club (03) 5744 1888Yarrawonga-Mulwala Powerboat Club (03) 5744 1581

CLAY TARGET & PISTOL Corowa Clay Target (02) 6035 1731 Rennie Pistol Club (02) 6033 2606Yarrawonga Gun Club (03) 5744 1521

GOLF Corowa Golf Club (02) 6033 1466Howlong Golf Club (02) 6026 5822 Yarrawonga & Border Golf Club (03) 5744 1911

HOCKEY Corowa Rutherglen United Hockey (02) 6033 4092 HORSE RACING Corowa Race Club (02) 6033 1183

The Shire caters for wide variety of sports ranging from lawn bowls, golf and fishing to extreme sports such as skydiving, water skiing and professional boat racing. The Shire is home to a world class lawn bowls facility, three championship golf courses which includes the largest public golf course in the Southern Hemisphere with 45 holes. Horse racing is also a big attraction and sports such as football, netball, tennis, hockey, rowing and cricket are catered for extensively

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INDOOR BOWLS

HEALTHY MINDS-HEALTHY BODIES (HOWLONG)

SWIMMING - COROWA AQUATIC CENTRE

SWIMMING - HOWLONG SWIMMING POOL

MINI GOLF

Corowa RSL Club30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

(02) 6026 5689

Ball Park,Corowa

(02) 6033 1970

Lowe Square, Hawkins St,

Howlong

(02) 6026 5844

(03) 5744 2033

Tuesday 12.30pm& Friday 12.30pm

Monday aerobics

Thursday walk from bakery 8:30am

Outdoor pool facility open from November to March each year.Mon, Wed, Fri 6.00am – 8.00pmTues, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun 9.00am–8.00pmActivities available include lap swimming, rehabilitation, water aerobics. Caters for special needs in conjunction with allied health professionals.

Outdoor heated poolOutdoor pool facility opens from Nov – March each year.Mon – Thur 12.00 noon – 6.00pmFriday 10.00am – 7.00pmSaturday 12.00 noon – 7.00pmSunday 1.00pm - 6.00pmVarious swimming classes available.

Tunz-a-Fun, Melbourne St, Mulwala

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AEROBICS

PILATES

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GENTLE EXERCISE CLASSES

St John’s Parish Centre,Federation Avenue, Corowa

(02)6033 3172

Corowa RSL Club, 30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

Corowa RSL Club, 30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

Health Culture Fitness Centre233 Honour Avenue, Corowa

(02) 6033 1060

Corowa RSL Club30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

9.30am and 6.00pm Wednesdays Gentle exercise suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness

Monday 6.00pm, Tuesday 10.00am &5.15pm, Friday 10.00amCaters to men and women of all ages. Participate to the best of your ability.

Tuesday 2.00pm& Wednesday 5.45pmCaters to men and women of all ages. Participate to the best of your ability.

Monday -Thursday 6:00am-8:00pm Friday 6:00am-7:00pm Saturday -Sunday 8:00-12:00pmCaters for people of all ages with personalised programs and/or a variety of fitness activities such as boxing, gym stick, circuit classes, stretching and core.

Wednesdays at 10.30am

Exercise & Fitness

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COROWA LIBRARY

MULWALA LIBRARY

HOWLONG LIBRARY

Libraries

100 Edward St, Ball ParkPhone: (02) 6033 8941

71 Melbourne St, Mulwala (03) 5744 3439

59 Hawkins St, Howlong(02) 6026 5055

Opening hoursMon - ClosedTues to Fri - 10.00am to 5.00pmSaturday - 9.30am to 12noonFree Computer, Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Opening HoursMonday - ClosedTue - Thu: 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pmSaturday: 10.00am - 12.00noonFree Computer, Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Howlong Community Resource Centre Monday - ClosedTue & Wed 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pmThu & Fri 10.00am - 1.00pmSaturday 9.00am - 11.30amFree Computer, Wi-Fi & Internet Access

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“Expand your knowledge”EDUCATION AND LEARNING

Riverina Community College Corowa (02) 6033 3488

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute Corowa Campus - 2 Murray St, Corowa (02) 6033 1487Albury Campus - Poole St, Albury (02) 6058 2800

Wodonga Institute of TAFE 87 McKoy St, West Wodonga 1300 698 233

University of the Third Age (U3A) Corowa (02) 6033 3725

La Trobe University University Dr, Wodonga (02) 6033 4092

Lifelong Learning Group Howlong Community Hall (03) 5726 1358

Corowa Shire offers excellent education facilities, including adult education at a number of venues. In nearby Albury/Wodonga there is a good choice of quality private education and university facilities

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GALLERY 294

PIONEER MUSEUM MULWALA

FEDERATION MUSEUM

294 Honour Ave, Corowa

(02) 6033 5086

151 Melbourne St , Mulwala

(03) 5744 1402

56 Queen St, Corowa

(02) 6033 4041

Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pmArtist co –operative with an art gallery, workshops, discussion groups and outings.New members welcome.

Opening Hours (Christmas to Easter):Wednesday to Saturday, public & school holidays 9.30 am to 1.00 pm Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.30pmOpening Hours (Easter to Christmas): Wednesday to Sunday, public & school holidays 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm

Corowa Federation Museum is alive with the history of the Australian Federation. See a painting of the first parliament by Tom Roberts, local artefacts. Local history and chronological display, horse drawn vehicles and 1900’s lifestyle displays. Guided history walks are conducted on the first Sunday of each month.Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and will open for groups by prior arrangement.

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ART SPACE, COROWA

Corowa Shire Civic Centre,

100 Edward St, Corowa

(02) 6033 8999

Open Tues – Fri 11.00am – 4.00pmSat & Sun 11.00am – 1.00pmThe Corowa Collection showcases prize winners in all sections of the annual Federation Art Show for the past fourteen years. Also features visiting exhibitions and provides a venue for local artists to display their artworks

ARTS, CRAFTS AND CULTURE

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MAX’S MOTOR MUSEUM

Cnr Hamersley & Norseman Rd, Corowa

(02) 6033 1429

Open Daily from 1.00pm

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COROWA THEATRE COMPANY

SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD

HOWLONG MEN’S SHED

YARAWONGA/MULWALA MEN’S SHED

WOODWORKERS MULWONGA

COROWA WOODCRAFTERS

(02) 6033 2970

(02) 6033 2328

(02) 6026 8549

(03) 5744 1840

(03) 5744 1741

(02) 6033 1976

Amateur theatre productions and performanaces. Provide theatre skills workshops for all ages. New members very welcome.

Meet at Karinya Southern Cross10am, 4th Thursday and 2nd Thursday (Feb – Nov)Activities include spinning, weaving, knitting and crocheting. New members always welcome.

Open Monday to Thursday9am - 12noonGibson Place Industrial Estate

Meet at Corowa High School - Woodwork Room, Redlands Road Corowa 2nd Wednesday each month. Starting at 7.00pm. Promote and demonstrate skills at local events such as the Corowa Show. Club members make items for donation to local organisations such as library book boxes for the public school library, chairs & tables to local kindergardens etc

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QUILTERS LAKE MULWALA

COROWA QUILTERS CLUB

(02) 6033 3168

(03) 5744 1252

Meet at St Mary’s Church Hall, Parade Place, Corowa 2nd Saturday of each month 10.00am – 4.00pm

WEDNESDAY QUILTERS

(02) 6033 0092 Meet every Wednesday 10.00am – 3.00pm at Karinya Community Hall, 125 Guy St, Corowa.

ARTS COUNCIL YARRAWONGA MULWALA

(03) 5744 2606

Groups & Clubs

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SOCIAL DANCE

LINE DANCING

LEARN TO DANCE

COROWA SING AUSTRALIA

Dancing, Singing & Music

Corowa RSL Club,30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

Corowa RSL Club,30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

Corowa RSL Club,30 Betterment Pde, Corowa

(02) 6030 5000

(02) 6033 3081

3rd Saturday of each monthAll ages welcome

Tuesday 7.00pm & Friday 10.00am

Wed 7.00 pm

Community Singing group. Participate in a number of community events, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, Seniors Week, Christmas Carols events. No previous singing needed.Practice on Thursdays, 7.00pm, OddFellows Hall 231 Sanger Street, Corowa

WOMEN’S CRAFT (HOWLONG)

YACKS & YARNS (COROWA)

COROWA DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(02) 6026 5254

Corowa

(02) 6033 2734

(02) 6033 4041

Call for more information.

Come and meet with a lively group to have a chat and learn about or rekindle your love of creating amazing things with yarns and fibres – knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, wool embroidery, dyeing, lace.

Monthly meetings held 1st Monday every month 7.30pm at Federation Museum 56 Queen St. Volunteers very welcome.

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COROWA BORDER DISTRICT BAND

0419 297 262 The band provides music for local community events such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Federation Festival each year. Rehearsals Tuesday night 7:30pm Corowa Shire Civic Centre 100 Edward St Corowa. New members are most welcome

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COROWA FEDERATION MARKET

COROWA GOLF CLUB MARKET

HOWLONG COMMUNITY MARKETS

MULWALA ROTARY CLUB MARKET

Bangerang Park(02) 6024 5662

Corowa Golf Club Car Park

Howlong Country Golf Club Car Park

Showground, Gilmore St, Yarrawonga

1st Sunday of every month(except February) 8.00am-1.00pm, freeMake it, bake it or grow it.

5th Sunday of every month, 8.00am – Noon, Free

Howlong Community Markets Last Sunday of every month, 8.00am – 2.00pm, Free

3rd Sunday of every month, 8.00am – Noon, Free

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“Out and about”

OTHER ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Corowa/Wahgunyah Discussion Group 4th Thursday, 10.30am–noon (02) 6033 1164

Older Men’s Group Corowa (02) 6033 0618

Woman’s Interest Group

Corowa (02) 6044 2800

Community Gardens Corowa (02) 6044 2800

Garden Club

Corowa/Rutherglen (02) 6033 3535

Garden Club

Howlong (02) 6026 8840

Garden Club

Yarrawonga & District (03) 5743 1570

Land Care

Corowa & District (02) 6033 8999

Mahjong

Howlong (02) 6026 5654

Yarrawonga/Mulwala Bridge Club Thursdays 7pm at Yarrowonga and Border Golf Club (03) 5744 1671

Mulwala Hospital Auxiliary Card Group

Mulwala (03) 5744 2168

Tunzafun Family Fun Park

Melbourne St, Mulwala 0407 261 522V

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“Discover your surroundings”

CHURCHES

Anglican Church, Corowa Federation Ave, (02) 6033 1124

Anglican Church, Howlong Cnr Hawkins & Sturt Sts, (02) 6026 5406

Anglican Church, Mulwala Melbourne St, Mulwala (03) 5744 2211

Baptist Church 77 Tower St, Corowa (02) 6033 2468

Catholic Church, Corowa Parade Pl (02) 6033 1927

Catholic Church, Howlong 120 Hovell St (02) 6026 5333

Catholic Church, Mulwala 44 Melbourne St (03) 5744 3563

Community Church, Oddfellows Hall Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 0490

Lutheran Church Albert St, Corowa (02) 6033 1696

Presbyterian Church Cnr Mary & Queen Sts, Corowa (02) 6033 1063

Riverlife Church Corowa Public School, Corowa (02) 6929 3828

Uniting Church, Corowa Cnr Church & Queen Sts, (02) 6033 1472

Uniting Church, Howlong Cnr Hawkins & Hammer Sts (02) 6032 9910

LOCAL SERVICES & FACILITIES

BANKING

ANZ Bank 115 Sanger St, Corowa 13 13 14

Commonwealth Bank Sanger St, Corowa 13 22 21

National Bank of Australia Cnr of Sanger St & Church St, Corowa 13 22 65

Westpac Bank 65 Sanger St, Corowa 13 20 32

Hume Building Society 6 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 2688

Hume Building Society 2/45 Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6051 3211

Australia Post In Store Services Corowa, Howlong & Mulwala

After hours and weekend banking – ATMs and EFTPOS All registered clubs, most pubs and supermarkets (see map for locations)

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Entertainment VenuesThere are many places in Corowa Shire where you can enjoy a drink or a meal while being entertained by music or a show, and most have seniors discount available. Contact the venue for details.

CLUBS

Corowa Golf Club www.corowagolf.com.au (02) 6033 1466

Corowa RSL Club www.corowarsl.com.au (03) 6030 5000

Howlong Golf Club www.howlonggolf.com.au (02) 6026 5321

LakeMulwala Sports Club 0409 210 241

Mulwala RSL www.clubmulwala.com.au (03) 5744 2331

Mulwala Water Ski Club www.mulwalawaterski.com.au (03) 5744 1888

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort www.yarragolf.com.au (03) 5744 1911

SUPERMARKETS

Corowa Super IGA River St, Corowa (02) 6033 2265

Safeway Sanger St Corowa (02) 6033 1493

Howlong IGA Everyday 51 Hawkins St Howlong (02) 6026 5322

Sully’s Foodworks 51-53 Melbourne St Mulwala (03) 5743 3048

PHARMACIES

Miegel’s Chemmart Pharmacy 96 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1011

Pharmasave Corowa 140 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1006

Pharmasave Howlong 45 Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6026 8717

Mulwala Pharmacy 2/47 Melbourne St, Mulwala (03) 5743 1777

Pharmasave Yarrawonga 77 Belmore St, Yarrawonga (03) 5744 3089

Terry White Pharmacy 54 Belmore St, Yarrawonga (03) 5744 3035

HOTELS/PUBS

Australia Hotel 163 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1052

Corowa Hotel 53 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1965

Globe Hotel 2 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1026

Howlong Courthouse Hotel Hawkins St, (02) 6026 5324

Lake Mulwala Hotel 88 Melbourne St, (03) 5744 2499

Newmarket Hotel 249 Honour Ave, Corowa (02) 6033 1087

Royal Mail Hotel 123 Melbourne Rd, Mulwala (03) 5744 3121

Royal Hotel 95 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1395

Star Hotel 118 Sanger St, Corowa (02) 6033 1145

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Corowa Post Office 117-123 Sanger St, Corowa 13 13 18 Howlong Post Office 45 Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6026 5208

Mulwala Post Office 69 Melbourne St, Mulwala (03) 5744 3118

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TAXIS Corowa Rutherglen Taxis (02) 6033 1634Yarrawonga-Mulwala Taxis (02) 5743 2111Yarrawonga-Mulwala Public Transport Flexiride Town Service 1300 136 839BUSES Websters Bus Lines (03) 6032 9009Corowa-Albury-Rutherglen-Chiltern Corowa-Wangaratta, Corowa-Mulwala Canns Bus Lines (03) 6033 2249Corowa-Albury-Howlong COMMUNITY BUS Kalianna Community Transport (02) 6033 3342• Transport to medical appointments & hospital visits. • Shopping service to Albury fortnightly.

Transport Services are limited. Please call providers to check travel times and availability as these may change

TRANSPORT & TRAVEL TIMES

TRAVEL TIMES FROM COROWA

Howlong 20 mins

Mulwala 30 mins

Wangaratta 35 mins

Yarrawonga 30 mins

Albury 45 mins

Melbourne 3 hours

Canberra 4 hours

Sydney 6 hours

Wahgunyah 2 mins

Rutherglen 10 mins

Berrigan 45 mins

Wodonga 45 mins

Culcairn 60 mins

Deniliquin 2 hours

Shepparton 2 hours

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Corowa Shire Civic Centre, Motor Registry & ArtSpace Max’s Motor Museum

Howlong Library& Resource Centre Pioneer Museum Mulwala

Mulwala Shire Office & Library Howlong Men’s Shed

Health One Facility CWA Corowa

Corowa Hub Markets

Kalianna Banks

Amaranth Churches

Lake Mulwala Lifestyle Village Post Office

Southern Cross Karinya Apartments Clubs

Corowa RSL Club Swimming Pools

Howlong Community Hall Police Station

Oolong Aged Care Hospitals & Medical

Health Culture Gym Public Toilets

Gallery 294 Walking tracks

Federation Museum BBQ

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EMERGENCYFire, Police, and Ambulance 24hrs in an emergency Dial 000For emergency from digital mobile phones Dial 112

LOCAL Ambulance Station - 185 Sanger St Corowa 13 12 33Corowa NSW Fire Brigade - Riesling St, Corowa (02) 6033 1344Corowa Police Station - Queen St, Corowa (02) 6033 1144Corowa Rural Fire Brigade - Redlands Rd, Corowa (02) 6033 4550Corowa Search & Rescue - Edward St, Corowa (02) 6033 2299 Corowa Shire Council Emergency Number 1800 11 00 88Howlong Police Station - Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6026 5344Howlong NSW Fire Brigade Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6026 5622Mulwala Fire & Rescue NSW Melbourne St Mulwala (03) 5744 1967Mulwala Police Station - Melbourne St Mulwala (03) 5743 8099

ESSENTIAL SERVICES (LOCAL)Water- Corowa Shire Council (02) 6033 8999 Sewer- Corowa Shire Council (02) 6033 8999Electricity - Essential Energy 13 24 61 Electricity (Power failure, Streetlights)-Essential Energy 13 20 80Gas (Connections) Origin Energy 1800 650 835Gas (Emergency) Origin Energy 13 24 61Telephone (Service Faults) Telstra 13 22 55Post Office -Australia Post - Corowa 13 13 18Post Office -Australia Post - Howlong (02) 6026 5208Post Office - Australia Post - Mulwala (03) 5744 3118RSPCA (02) 9770 7555NSW Fisheries - Albury (02) 6042 4200Motor Registry Services Shire Civic Centre - 100 Edward St, Ball Park, Corowa 13 22 13Department Veterans Affairs 1800 555 254Centrelink Agency Corowa Hub, IGA Arcade, 113 Sanger St, Corowa 13 10 21