Healthy Towns Castlemaine 2026

Healthy Towns is back in Castlemaine this November and December!

Join La Trobe University nursing students for health promotion activities, friendly conversations and an opportunity to play a part in supporting our future rural health workforce.

Healthy Towns brings student learning beyond traditional healthcare settings and into the places where people live, work and connect.

What's on offer?

• Interactive health promotion and wellbeing activities
• Friendly conversations about everyday health and healthy lifestyles
• Practical health information and resources
• Opportunities to share your experiences and help nursing students develop their confidence, communication and professional skills

What's new?

Dental students will also be joining Healthy Towns throughout the program, offering basic dental assessments and dental services to community members. This is another opportunity to support students' practical learning while promoting oral health and wellbeing in the community.

Healthy Towns Pop-Up

Main location: Salvation Army Corps, 47 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine

Dates: Monday 16 November – Friday 4 December 2026

Times: Selected weekdays, generally mornings between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm, with some afternoon sessions.

Additional pop-up location:

Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine

• Tuesday 17 November – morning
• Tuesday 24 November – morning

Community Outreach – Find us around Castlemaine!

Our nursing students will also be out and about connecting with local organisations, businesses and community groups.

Planned outreach locations include:

• Castlemaine Library: 212 Barker Street, Castlemaine
• The Mill: Castlemaine
• Castlemaine Town Hall: Community Lunch, Tuesday 1 December
• Shedshaker Brewing: 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, Friday 4 December
• Salvation Army Corps: Community outreach sessions
• Harcourt, Sutton Grange and surrounding communities: Additional outreach activities being planned

Some outreach activities are hosted for specific community groups or organisations. Public access may vary.

A little of your time can make a big difference.

By participating in Healthy Towns, you're helping future health professionals learn directly from the community, build meaningful connections and develop the skills needed to support rural health and wellbeing.

Everyone is welcome at public sessions. Drop in, say hello and help support our future rural health workforce!