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Community breakfast success

By Emily Donohoe

Oct 17, 2025

A key breakfast announcement was Rochester Community House’s annual Christmas tree expo launch.

Here’s a wrap-up of the reminders and updates shared at the October edition of Rochester Rotary’s ‘Community Chat’ breakfast.

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Special guests for the morning were Rochester Community House and Rochester Secondary College counsellor Bern Wright and Rochester and Elmore District Health Service health promotion officer Rachael Windridge.

The pair presented on the programs they run together, including ‘Cooking for One’, the ‘Calm Collective’ and ‘Coffee, Craft and Connect’ school holiday events.

The next intake of the Calm Collective begins on Monday, November 10.

It is a six-week program promoting community support and wellness skills.

“You can help each other and support each other,” Bern said.

“Group work, works.”

To register, visit forms.gle/ySq4VxpPNVE1QSzC8 or contact REDHS on 5484 4400 or drop into reception.

Ambulance Auxiliary

Fundraising for a new gazebo with a raffle, look out for tickets on sale around town.

Community Bank

Funding $128,000 in community grants through latest intake period.

Corop

Melbourne Cup Day function on Tuesday, November 4 at 1pm, bring-your-own snacks, drinks and cash.

Historical and Pioneer Society

Salvation Army Hall open for visitors, from 9am to noon Wednesday and Friday, or by appointment;
Family research requests are available for $30.

Probus

Melbourne Cup event at the Uniting Church hall for November meeting;
Celebrating their birthday on November 12 at the Kyabram Club.

Rochester Business Network

Town garage sale set for Saturday, November 1;
Launched Visit, Stay, Shop Rochester campaign around region.

Rochester Community House

New men’s strength and balance classes every Tuesday morning from 9am at the shire hall;
Power savings bonus: Jodie can assist until 3pm Monday to Friday;
Christmas tree expo entries have launched and can be completed in-person or online at forms.gle/nCF5jdsTf6EVT5j68

Rochester Elmore District Health Service

A new GP, Dr Max Mariasegaram has started at the Rochester Outreach Clinic;
The final wing of Yalukang Aged Care facility is opening;
Funding has been received for the construction of accommodation for international and interstate staff;
Social Support Group accepting more members, contact 5484 4465.