Orbost Regional Health, Community Recovery Facilitator for Tubbut, Bonang, Goongerah and Bendoc,  Lorellee Cockerill said the Big Bonang Arvo had been running for years.

“The BBA is primarily a health promotion day, but through my fire recovery role I am assisting the local community to take advantage of the event and add to it by having a community market this year,” she said.

Ms Cockerill has been working with the fire affected communities since March 2015.

“I was involved with the BBA last year, but the attendance numbers were very low.

“So this year we have collaborated with the community and the Tubbut Neighbourhood House and we are changing the way we run the BBA.

“We have invited other organisations to get involved and are encouraging the community to use the afternoon as a market day where they can sell their crafts and produce,” she said.

The BBA is an opportunity for residents to get shire and health information from a counselling team.

Other services available are Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Dental Health, Mental Health and Women’s Health. 

“You can get your blood pressure taken, your skin checked, have a pap smear and see the doctor,” Ms Cokerill said.

“Advice will be available on diet and people can consult the physio for information on what to do with their crook shoulder or other conditions,” she said.

Representatives from the Delegate Multi- Purpose Service and the Country Fire Authority will also be there on the day.

People are reminded if they want to see the doctor to make sure they bring their Medicare card with them.

Along with the market selling craft and local produce there will be a lucky door prize and a fruit and vege raffle.

“We are looking forward to it, it’s a lovely social day that ends with a hearty barbecue,” Miss Cockerill said.

“Hopefully it will be a nice sunny day so that people take advantage of all the services on offer,” she said.