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16 October, 2025
Public Health Unit hosts energy efficiency workshop in St Arnaud
RESIDENTS in St Arnaud can learn how to improve home energy efficiency, lower bills, and improve their health and wellbeing at a free workshop next Wednesday.
RESIDENTS in St Arnaud can learn how to improve home energy efficiency, lower bills, and improve their health and wellbeing at a free workshop next Wednesday.
The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit (LMPHU) is launching a series of events across the region which will offer practical advice on reducing energy use, choosing better-value providers, and making low or no-cost home improvements.
The initiative supports illness prevention by helping people stay warm in winter and cool in summer and better understand the health impacts of extreme weather events.
“We know there is a direct correlation to extreme weather events and illness, whether its dehydration and heatstroke in the summer to respiratory and cardiac issues in the winter,” LMPHU Director Emma Vains said.
“The workshop will give participants practical tips on cutting energy costs, finding better providers, and making simple changes that enhance their health and wellbeing.”
“Participants will also better understand the health impacts of extreme weather conditions. This improved health literacy, combined with the financial benefit of reduced power bills, will boost the health and wellbeing of St Arnaud residents.”
St Arnaud Community Resource Centre Operations Coordinator, Andrew George said: "As a Neighbourhood House, we believe everyone deserves to live their best life - warm in winter, cool in summer, and free from the stress of rising costs.
"This workshop is a valuable opportunity right here in our town to learn practical ways to ease the cost of living. We encourage everyone to come along and take a step toward a more comfortable, affordable home life."
The workshop will take place at St Arnaud Community Resource Centre, 85 Napier Street, Wednesday 22 October from 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Morning tea will be provided.
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