The Cottage

The Cottage to stay open

We wish to announce that despite a planning permit having been rejected by the Shepparton City Council against the recommendation of the council planners, that the matter will be considered at VCAT in October 2018. Until then it’s life as usual for the residents and staff who remain positive and inspired by what we have […]

Addiction – What is it and is there hope?

Addiction is a condition in which a person engages in use of a substance or in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeatedly pursue the behavior despite detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as alcohol, inhalants, opioids, cocaine, nicotine, coffee, food and others, or behaviors […]

Cooking Program

The Cottage residents have undertaken a cooking program whereby the group cook a meal each night for all of the Cottage Community from each of the three houses in a casual setting. This is based on a roster system which shares the responsibility, skills and variety of meals cooked in the evenings. This creates an […]