“People living independently can sometimes become quite isolated and lonely, often causing depression.

“We hope this project will create some genuine and long-lasting friendships.”

The Community Kitchen is open once a week at the West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

Yoorooga is a family-governed project that assists people with disabilities to live independently.

It is directed by a Governance Group, funded by the Department of Human Services and auspiced by the EW Tipping Foundation.

More information about the project and kitchen are available by phoning the Yoorooga Project Officer on (03) 5622 7777.