Extreme Fire Danger Rating - 22 February 2025

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for Yarra Ranges on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

As a result, Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre Warburton, Belgrave South Progress Hall, Karwarra Gardens, and Birdsland Reserve will be closed for the safety of our community.

Stay informed by visiting the Vic Emergency and CFA website for latest warnings and updates.

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Social support

Organisation	Service	Details	Areas serviced
Anglicare Victoria	Family violence support; child protection services	Eastern region offices in Lilydale and Bayswater Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 1800 809 722
Inspiro	Social support	9028 0153 hello@inspiro.org.au
Outer East Phone Chat	Free service open to anyone to make sure people stay connected. This is run by volunteers and is not a crisis line. Someone to talk to, information about local assistance if you are unable to leave your home, link with your local neighbourhood house, schedule a regular phone/email/text chat.	1800 984 825(free call) 10am-1pm Monday to Friday 5pm-9pm Monday to Thursday or emailchatline@chaosnetwork.org.au message0468 517 406
Friends for Good	FriendLine is a free chat line for people who are looking for social connection. This is run by volunteers and is not a crisis service.	1800 4 CHATS(1800 424 287) 6pm-8pm Tuesday to Thursday 2pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday www.friendline.org.au You can chat online if you are unable to speak on the phone	Australia wide
Australian Red Cross	COVID Connect is a free service from Australian Red Cross volunteers to provide a friendly chat, a listening ear or help maintain or improve social connection.	Register at the Red Cross website https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services/covid-connector by calling1800 733 276	Australia wide
Bridges	Phone a Friend – eligible clients receive a regular, friendly phone call from a caring volunteer at a time that is suitable. Calls are free of charge and made weekly.	9763 9700 https://www.bridgescc.com.au/	Yarra Ranges
Vantage Point Community	Social afternoon tea with take home food hampers available.	4pm every Sunday in Lilydale Enquiries: care@vantagepoint.church	Outer East
The Mustard Tree	Op Shop, Cafe and Food bank	Phone9735 3500to find out about social support available. Support with food, clothing and blankets is also available. Phone9735 3500to make an appointment. Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm 3/28 John Street	Lilydale and surrounds

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