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Community leaders are again stepping up to help stamp out family violence at the Together We Can Leadership Summit. Among those involved in the quest are Michael Wright, Britt Hulbert, Maddie Drewitt, Anni Cockburn, Greame Moore, Fiona Cost, Paige Kristalyn, Stephen Sparrow and Sashi Prasad.
Do it for the kids The Cardinia Shire community is again set to mobilise in a collective effort to stamp out family violence. Plans are well underway for the third annual Together We Can Leadership Summit, where key drivers in the community come together to hear from experts to become better informed on the issue and then work together to come up with real solutions. A pool of $30,000 will be available to make this year’s community’s solutions a reality. The summit will be held from 9.30am to 2.30pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 10 October. Together We Can collective impact facilitator Fiona Cost said the summit had had a real impact to date and this year’s event would only build on that momentum. “Family violence is still so prevalent in our community,” Ms Cost said. “The Together We Can Summit is an annual event that empowers leaders learn new ways on how to stop and prevent women and children from being harmed in their own homes, places they should feel safe and loved. “Every year our community leaders demonstrate their commitment to wanting a shire that is free from all forms of violence and abuse and by leading actions they drive real change. “More people are seeking support, more
people are calling out behaviours that lead to violence, and more people are understanding that when we work together and try new innovative ways, we will reach our goal to have a shire that is safe and welcoming for all.” Keynote speakers this year include Phil Barker, the author of The Revolution of Man, a manifesto for new masculinity - a manhood that is positive, healthy and save. He uses his own experience with suicide and depression, with brutal honesty, to continue the conversation on what it is to be a man and how to be a better man. Natalie Russell from VicHealth has over 17 years’ experience nationally and internationally in public health and health promotion, including eight years working in gender equality and the primary prevention of violence against women. She will speak on the problem of bystander inaction against sexism and sexual harassment and the development of a new public health framework to support policy and practice in healthier masculinities. Jasbir Singh Suropada is chairman of the Sikh Interface Council Victoria and founding director of Sikh Australia Support for Family Violence (SASFV). He is actively involved in facilitating family and youth wellbeing workshops through the Healthy Family, Healthy Relationship program across Australia.
The branding of garbage trucks across the shire was an initiative to come out of the Together We Can Leadership Summit. Participants in last year's event stand in front of their handiwork. Anne McCormick and Michael Wright from Outlook will also speak on the impact that family violence has on the disability sector. Community leaders are encouraged to register for the Together We Can Leadership Summit. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/twc-communityleadership-summit-2019 * Where to go for help... If you or someone you know are in immedi-
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ate danger, call the police on 000. If it is not an emergency and you want police to investigage, call 131 444. If you have used voilence against family members and want to help to stop, call Relationships Australia Victoria on 1300 364 277. If you or someone you know needs free counselling about experiencing sexual assault or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
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Together With Me @ the Library delivered a writing competition for children and young people, in partnership with the Pakenham Show and Pakenham Gazette, where 50 young people imagined a day in the life of the opposite gender. Winners’ stories published in the Gazette on 19 March 2018.
Women’s Health in the South East led the development of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Active bystander tips were developed showing people how they can contribute to building a safe community by calling out disrespect and supporting people experiencing it. Together We Can’s Facebook page posted all 16 tips between 25 November and 10 December reaching over 5600 people.
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The Aged Friendly Alliance delivered awareness messaging to prevent elder abuse and promote the Seniors Rights Victoria phone number as the primary service for advice. They distributed 8500 fridge magnets to our ’well experienced’ generation at seniors events and venues in June 2018
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Together We Can is a community-led initiative to stop, prevent and end family violence in Cardinia Shire. We believe that every person in Cardinia Shire has a right to feel safe, equal and respected and that violence against women and children is preventable. According to police statistics, the number of reported incidents of family violence in Cardinia Shire is well above the Victorian average. There are high numbers of children witnessing family violence. Research shows that these children are more vulnerable to health problems, behavioural and learning difficulties and an increased likelihood of developing mental health issues. Together We Can is a collective effort of a variety of people, organisations and groups within Cardinia Shire. We work together to: Build healthy and respectful relationships. Intervene safely when violence against women or in families occurs. Protect the rights of all residents to feel safe where they work, live, learn and play.
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SOLUTIONS The Star News Group regularly publish articles in the Pakenham Gazette that contributes to building community awareness of the prevalence of Family Violence, its impact on women and children, and the local services available to people who need support. Public awareness is an important step in building community momentum to solve this complex problem affecting families.
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Pakenham Football and Netball Club hosted the “Together We Can Round” in August, promoting the importance of respect and equality in Sport. Around 180 people (seniors and juniors) were involved. Banners reminding people that ‘violence is out of bounds’ and ’treat others with respect and equality’ were displayed. The Mayor reminded people that we are all part of the solution and netball club president spoke of the many initiatives they run, improving the health and wellbeing of their members and the successes of their team’s as a result.
SOLUTIONS Respectful relationships is about tackling family violence through education. As part of a staged process, all Victorian schools will be supported to implement a whole school approach. This includes looking at schools’ practices and policies relating to gender and driving meaningful cultural change. The approach will build a culture of respect and equality in our schools - as learning places and as workplaces that achieve long-term change in the community.
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Action plan in handy pack With a strong emphasis on ‘speaking up’ against family violence, a much needed community solution has been identified and developed by a dedicated team to assist those at most risk of violence. A ‘Purple Pack’ has been created which aims to inform and empower vulnerable members of our community to identify, speak up and report violence and abuse. Made up of seven resources, the pack contains an easy to read booklet with simple language and images, posters and handouts. It also provides prevention information and will include additional resources provided by Scope. Outlook’s Michael Wright,a White Ribbon ambassador, became involved in the project through his employment with the disability services provider. “After attending last year’s Together We Can summit, we formed a community solution to expand the resource and create what we now have, a ‘pack’ of resources for those living with disability or disadvantage,” Mr Wright said. “We had four aims. We want everyone in the community to be able to identify the different forms of family violence, to know how to seek help if they need it, to know they will be believed and to support one another to prevent family violence in the first instance.” Deputy Outlook CEO Anne McCormick said the number of people living with a disability and being abused is horrendously high. “We’re talking about (approximately) nine of out of 10 people. It needs to be addressed,” Ms McCormick said. “All the campaigns say speak up, they talk about speaking up but for these cases, many
have tried to do that but it’s often difficult when the abuser is someone they know or is their main carer. “I think it’s really about just making sure we provide resources that enable them to be able to have a voice but through this.” The resource has been so well received that Victoria Police started using it to help officers understand the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities when it comes to reporting family violence. “People can just point at a picture without having to speak,” Ms McCormick said. “This hasn’t been something we’ve just made up on our own we’ve also consulted with people living with disabilities and their advocates.” Joining Mr Wright and Ms McCormick, Cardinia councillors Brett Owen and Leticia Wilmot will also join Fiona Cost from Together We Can and Cardinia Shire Council as well as Rotary’s George Blenkhorn. Through their respective contacts, it’s hoped the resources will be distributed to schools, workplaces, police stations, health and community services and more, with councillor Brett Owen confident the pack will be widely utilised. “It’s going to be a fantastic resource for people of all abilities but also people from our multicultural, emerging communities where English may be there second language,” Cr Owen said. “It’s a really simple resource and it very clearly states where and how to get help and report violence.” The pack will be officially launched at the next summit on 10 October.
Fiona Cost, Anne McCormick, Michael Wright and Brett Owen form part of the Purple Pack committee.
Students learn the path to respectful relationships The Respectful Relationships initiative supports students to build the skills they need to develop healthy relationships with others. It helps them to face challenges by building empathy and resilience, and developing their confidence and problem solving skills. Cardinia Primary School joined Respectful Relationships in 2017. By teaching young children that are all people are equal and valued, regardless of their gender, the program promotes healthy relationships for students, based on equality and respect. Recently Cardinia PS Grade 5 students participated in activities such as ‘Identity Wheels’ and ‘Human Bingo’, learning about each other’s likes, dislikes and interests. They also discussed differences, perceptions and misconceptions. This year Respectful Relationships was the focus of the school’s Family and Friends Day, with a performance by students and a special code-breaking task, which spelt out the purpose of the initiative. Staff have been involved in a regular community of practice with other local schools, which helps to build teacher skills. “We hope to educate our students, families and whole school community about the importance of treating others respectfully and being aware of gender-based stereotypes and inappropriate behaviour,” the school’s wellbeing coordinator Jodie Mattingley said.
Students, front to rear, Lily, Curtis, Indigo, Josh, Charlotte and Brodie are all smiles! pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Celebrating the Respectful Relationships program at Cardinia Primary School are, from left at back, Tenara McAdie, Jodie Mattingley, Susan Wepster and Elizabeth Fox and, front, Charlotte, Brodie, Lily, Curtis, Indigo and Josh (under sign). Thursday, 19 September, 2019
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Quest to halt violence is a whole of community effort Some of the members of the Together We Can Round Table, committed to leading the community quest to stamp out family violence.
Paige Kristalyn, Aligned Leisure Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I work for Aligned Leisure, managing eight of Cardinia’s major recreation facilities on behalf of Cardinia Shire Council. More familiar to people as the pools, stadium and tennis courts! Aligned Leisure is a subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, which is great as I am a Tigers fan! I grew up in Maryknoll, attended Nar Nar Goon Primary, Beaconhills College Pakenham and have lived in the Cardinia Shire for most of my life. What brings you to the TWC round table? I was introduced to the TWC initiative through my employment with Aligned Leisure. I also have a strong passion for community health and believe that everyone deserves to live happily and in safety. And I want to be a part of creating positive change for our community. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Stamping out family violence is important for so many reasons - for the obvious ones so that our community can live in safety without fear and more importantly protect the younger generation from being witness to these behaviours and thinking it is the norm. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? Together We Can’s Community Solutions have been a productive platform to create awareness around family violence locally, a great example being the garbage trucks with the TWC banners on them. I would love to see more local businesses use their resources to increase awareness within their organisations - especially male dominated workforces. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? If you see something, say something. We are seeing so many positive outcomes from bystander action, from calling people out when they make sexist remarks to calling the police about the yelling in the house next door.
Michael Wright, Outlook Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I joined Outlook in 2015 where I work as an IT System Administrator. Through the train4W STAR NEWS
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Together We Can is a whole of community campaign to help stamp out family violence in the Shire of Cardinia. Its collective impact model draws on people from all walks of personal and professional life to contribute to the cause. To this end, a Round Table was establised to allow a diverse array of community contributors to work together to drive for this crucial change. We put a few questions to them to determine who they are and what brings them to the table. ing they provided my eyes were opened to just how widespread and common family violence is in our community, in particular for people living with disability. As someone who lives with a disability myself I was horrified at just how much I didn't know about this problem. I couldn't just stand by and do nothing so I've become a White Ribbon Australia ambassador so I can spread the word and help encourage others to do the same. What brings you to the TWC Round Table... Family violence is not an issue we just need to accept, we can put an end to it but we need people to stand up, take the lead and do something about it. The TWC Round Table gives me that opportunity, and it makes me very proud that leaders, businesses and residents in the local area I live in can all come together and work towards this common goal. Just as the saying goes it takes a village to raise a child, it will take a community to end the social injustice that is family violence. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Family violence doesn't just result in relationship breakdowns, the issue creates a number of other social concerns like homelessness, poverty and mental illness. We need to do all we can to prevent this from happening, because the next victim might be someone we know. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? The community has embraced Together We Can and the progress we have made is the direct result of the hard work of many local businesses and organisations that have so generously donated their time and resources to the cause. Of course we can never have enough support and I would love to see more businesses and community members getting involved. You can't just wait for a solution you need to be part of the solution. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Have a conversation with someone about family violence, and invite them to do the same with someone they know. Maybe someone you know is experiencing family violence and a simple conversation may be enough for them to open up or to even recognise themselves as victims if they hadn't already.
Amy Gregorovich, Community Advocate Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I am a student at Monash University currently and work for Casey-Cardinia Libraries. I have been engaged in various community groups ever since sitting on the Cardinia Shire Youth Council in 2018, with the aim of increasing youth engagement and awareness around the issues affecting our local community. What brings you to the TWC Round Table... As a young person at local schools, family
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violence was always something that we knew was happening, but it is rarely talked about amongst my peers. The TWC Round Table was a great opportunity to not only provide a voice for young people, but also take information back to my peers to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding family violence. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Stamping out family violence is so important to our community as people are becoming victims without anyone noticing, and people need to know that there is support within our community to help them. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? Awareness and education; make people aware of what is happening and teach them ways to not only support the victims, but discuss the causes so it stops happening. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? If you think someone who know is struggling with something like (but not limited to) family violence, just ask them if they are okay. It is vitally important that we show victims that they aren't alone, and that our community is there to support them.
Melissa Martin, Casey Cardinia Libraries Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I work at the Casey Cardinia Libraries as general manager of organisation and development, overseeing a staff of 170, and am a mother of two boys. Having two impressionable teens, I feel responsible to ensure that they are respectful and treat women well. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? People do see libraries as a safe place and we are aware of the importance of that space we provide. We do as much as we can to ensure the community has access to that space. We have done bystander training with some of our staff to empower them and give them the skills to help people in the community who may be victims of family violence. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? I was manager of the Pakenham Library for 18 years before taking on this role and have seen many people come through the doors who clearly need help. Having lived in the community for so long, I have also witnessed the effect family violence has on children and families. We have to try to ensure the next generation has the skills and the knowledge to be respectful and to treat each other fairly. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? Together We Can is great because we sit together and try to come up with real solutions to this problem. The library has run programs and trained staff in bystander action, I would love to see more of that rolled out across all
communities, to show people how important it is to call out bad behaviour. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Be respectful and call out bad behaviour. Being a female, you spend a lot of times around males and hear jokes and comments. People often don’t realise how not okay they are. People need the confidence to call it out. We need to try to get everyone feeling strong enough to say when it is not okay.
Annamaria Baisman, family services practitioner Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... The sector has seen me in many roles throughout the years initially as a teacher then mediator, counsellor and now as a Family Services Practitioner (Family Violence) with UNITING. My current role involves working with families who have experienced family violence and listening to their story from a trauma perspective. Assisting these families to build resilience and empower them to change is rewarding. Working with people that use violence is a challenge as my role incorporates education around changing the cycle of violence from both sides. My passion and commitment to help families, young people and young adults be empowered has not waned and I hope to continue being an influence to make the world a better place. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? The opportunity to inform and educate a wide range of services and people about the importance of not accepting any forms of abuse but to aspire in building healthy and respectful relationships within the community. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Every community has a right to feel safe and live in an area free from violence. Family violence impacts upon a person’s well-being and mental health as well as affecting children that are exposed to abuse. For a healthy thriving community, not accepting violence in any shape or form is imperative. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? Education and awareness is important no matter how young or old you are. We never stop learning or standing up to abuse. Always take action and not turn a blind eye to unacceptable behaviour. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Say no to violence and speak up. Be strong and stand up for what is a human right. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Fiona Cost, Together We Can Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I am a resident, a parent, a wife and an advocate for families to live in a world where parents and children can thrive and succeed for their entire life span! My role as facilitator for Together We Can is to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to play their part to stop, prevent and end family violence. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? To be of service to its members. And its members are a representation of our diverse community, so in effect - it is to be of service to our community. Council is only one part of the solution to keeping families safe. The responsibility is with all of us to change the story - to call out bad behaviour and role-model respect and equality to our children and young people. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Aside from it being a fundamental human right for people to feel safe and free from fear in their own home, it actually makes very good economic sense! With the national bill for violence against women being $21.7 billion in 2014-15, I believe that there are far better things we could be spending this money on. But before we can - we first have to stop the violence! What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? The Community Solutions that get created at the Together We Can Community Leadership Summits are a great measure of the efforts that our community are making to prevent the violence. However, the best measure is when we see that attitudes and behaviours have changed. When people no longer use women as the focus of a joke, when all men have a healthy, non-violent expression of their masculinity, and when women (and men) can safely walk the streets at night - should they choose to. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? We all have the ability to look at our own behaviours and attitudes towards respect and equality. It’s not always easy though to recognise that we might have an unconscious bias that in turn limits another person’s independence, judges another person, or justifies occurrences of violence. So a bit of self-reflection never goes astray, and if something comes up that might need attention, ask for help!
Tracey Parker, Cardinia Shire Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I’m Tracey Parker and I am the General Manager of Liveable Communities at Cardinia Shire Council. Together We Can program support sits within the Community Strengthening unit within my team. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? We believe the community’s shared responsibility for change is essential for a long term effort towards reducing and preventing family violence in Cardinia Shire. I am both personpakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
ally and professionally driven to be part of that change for our community. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Reducing family violence will improve mental and physical health and wellbeing, and research also shows that children exposed to violence are more vulnerable to health problems, behavioural and learning difficulties and have an increased likelihood of developing mental health issues. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? Initiatives are instigated by all facets and teams within council, for example our waste team contributed by advocating for awareness signage on the garbage trucks. Changes and awareness can come from all areas, so for me it is important both within our organisation and within our community. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? We can respect one another, and step-up and say ‘no’ to family violence. It might be families prioritising quality time together, or a sporting club raising awareness. There are many small things we can do towards ending family violence within our community.
Stephen Sparrow, Cardinia Shire Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... My name is Stephen Sparrow, I am a 44-yearold father of three children who works at Cardinia Shire Council as the Manager of Community Strengthening. My role at council is to lead a team of highly qualified professionals who work across a range of diverse social portfolios, which include community development, social inclusion, emergency management and social planning. Our focus to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. I am passionate about improving the life of others by community development and social justice principles. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? Since learning about the alarming rates of family violence in Shire, I have played an active role to support projects, initiatives and activities that address men’s violence against women including gender inequality. As a man, with a wife, daughter, mother, cousins and friends who are female, I want all of us to live in a world that respects the rights for equity and as men we need to stand up and take action - so I do. I am a proud member of Cardinia Shire Council’s Family Violence Action Team, Regional Strategy Steering Group and the Together We Can governance and round table group. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Family violence is a wicked social complex issue and will take a long term approach to make a cultural change to stop, prevent and end it however the impact it has on someone’s health is significant but the trauma it has on a child wellbeing is even greater. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? The Together We Can campaign is a great initiative to mobile change of attitudes and behaviours to prevent family violence but it needs more people to join in the conversation and take action. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Don’t be a bystander - get trained or find our more information of how you can take a call to action and role model yourself what a respectful relationships looks like.
Carol Ryan, Cardinia Shire councillor Tell us a bit about yourself and your role… I have lived in Cardinia Shire since 1979 and had a working background of over 40 years in the medical profession in mental health, physiotherapy, disabilities, aged care, social work and case management. I’m also a Civil Marriage and Funeral Celebrant conducting marriage ceremonies and life celebration funeral services. I was elected in 2016 as a shire councillor. I represent the residents in Central Ward as a voice bringing residents needs and concerns to council meetings for discussing issues, making decisions, approve strategic documents including council plan and annual budget. What brings you to the TWC Round the Table? To help establish Together We Can around the table for progress work with the Cardinia Shire community that stops, prevents and tries to put an end to family violence. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? I believe it’s important to stamp out this unacceptable cultural behaviour in our community, so we can create a safe environment, and also creating healthy and respectful relationships towards each other within our shire for our future generation. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve the goal? I have seen the large impact White Ribbon Campaign has had on this community and is working. I’d like to see us achieve a goal in giving more support towards father programs as parents and partners especially knowing that they also have been a victim of family violence. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Have a conversation with somebody about what a healthy and respectful relationship looks like. But also hold people accountable for their unacceptable cultural behaviour when we see it happening in front of us in our community.
Petrina Dodds Buckley, Cardinia Shire Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I work for Cardinia Shire Council and manage the Social and Community Planning unit. I am a strong social justice advocate and in particular have always championed for the rights of women. Coincidently I also have three sons! Some of the portfolios that sit in my unit are family violence, mental health and wellbeing, social housing, homelessness, the Liveability Plan, financial disadvantage and all the social research and data analysis for the organisation. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? I bring to the table my passion for social research. I believe my role is to ensure we have quality data and statistics to provide an evidence base to guide decision making, monitor progress, identify areas of need and address gaps in knowledge.
Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? It’s vital for the community, so that every person lives a life free of violence and fear and doesn’t suffer the psychological and physical injuries that can impact their lives irrevocably. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? More community awareness, a realisation by women that being treated with respect is a right, not a nice to have. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? Call behaviour out before it reaches the point of hurt.
Garry Howe, Star News Group Tell us a bit about yourself and your role... I have been happily married to Gaylene for 35 years and have three sons. I have been a journalist for 38 years, the last 20 of those as Group Editor at Star. As a proudly family owned, local and independent company, Star looks to immerse itself in the communities it serves, so when approached to be a part of the quest to find a solution to the alarming rate of family violence within the shire, we happily got on board. What brings you to the TWC Round Table? A few years back I was invited - along with 100 male community leaders - to participate in the Challenge Family Violence program. Up to that point, I had been fairly sheltered from family violence, working in an industry that is pretty much gender blind when it comes to hiring and promotion. It was eye-opening to discover that’s not the case in a lot of situations. So the rose coloured glasses had to come off and the Together We Can Round Table was a natural progression. Why is stamping out family violence so important for the community? Feeling safe at home and in your community is a basic human right. It is sad that many in our community don’t have that feeling, so it is incumbent on us all to ensure that situation improves. It is, but there’s still a long way to go. What measures have you seen or would like to see in helping achieve this goal? People need to identify action and behaviour within their spheres of influence that will help change attitudes. As an example, I head up a committee that organises the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch - where for six years we have herded up to 500 men into a room to entertain them but also lecture them on their health, with a particular focus on prostate cancer (we have also raised over half a million dollars for the cause at the same time). This year we decided it was too good an opportunity not to spruik the virtues of Together We Can and got David Sollberger from the Pakenham Football and Netball Club to address the crowd briefly on what it takes to be a modern day man. We also drew up an charter to ensure no-one at the event demeans or makes disparaging remarks about women... and others. If there is one thing that you think every person in the community could do to help prevent family violence from happening in the first place, what would it be? It’s pretty simple really. Just treat people equally and with respect, regardless of their gender. That applies to race and religion as well. Apply the Thumper theory from Disney’s Bambi -“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’at all.” Or better still, speak up against bad attitudes and behaviours.
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Violence harms the kids When family violence specialists begin working with a domestic abuser, they are not just working to correct the years of dangerous, learnt behaviour exhibited by the individual but that normalised in the many generations before them. Importantly, violence intervention workers trace back to the person - perpetrator or victim’s - experience from the moment they were conceived to the early years of their life when trying to identify the pattern of abuse which has sadly ticked over into their life. Tom Mulvaney, provisional clinical psychologist and Family Life General Manager Impact and Strategy, is working to drive down the rate of domestic abuse experienced by victims, mainly women and children, in Cardinia Shire’s biggest offensive against the scourge. Family Life was the lead agency developing comprehensive responses to support abuse victims and perpetrators in the community when the Together We Can campaign commenced. Mr Mulvaney could not stress enough the lifelong impact violence can have on a person when exposed directly or indirectly in-utero through to the first three years of their lives. The impact, or ‘rupture’, experienced by violence or unreliable role models in a child’s early years exacerbate in lots of different ways - but if ‘unrepaired’, could go on to dangerously frame the course of their lives and likely influence generations to come. Chemical reactions to stress caused by the threat of violence toward a pregnant woman dangerously impact the health of her unborn child. Worryingly, police statistics show women who are pregnant or have recently given birth are at higher risk of abuse than those without a child. Mr Mulvaney said stress, or emotional rupture, could cause changes in neural pathways including dopamine channels, impacting various parts of the body including heart rate and
Family Life's General Manager Impact and Strategy Tom Mulvaney is helping drive key change in family violence intervention and support services in Cardinia Shire. unhealthy coping behaviours including substance dependence or poor eating patterns known to biologically impact the health of a baby. It goes without saying that physical violence can cause direct physical trauma to the fetus. Violence suffered by pregnant victims spurs a host of dangerous flow on effects - some directly impacting the mother’s bond with the child once it is born serving to frame his or her perceptions on relationships, Mr Mulvaney said. “Attachment between mother and child starts in-utero. If a mother is in a state of mind where she can’t nurture that bond, attachment is disadvantaged from birth. That’s one emotional disadvantage that can come from an abuse relationship,” he said. “And that can occur over generations. If that becomes a person’s expectation of relationships, it makes sense those expectations on what’s considered normal in a relationship is
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carried forward to the next generation. “When we look at changing an individual, we are trying to change 100 years of (learnt behaviours). If a perpetrator is 26 years of age, we aren’t looking at 26 years of life and offending ... we are looking at years and generations of entrenched learnt behaviour.” A child who misbehaves in class could easily be dismissed as exhibiting normal ‘boundary pushing’ behaviours tried on by kids in their early years - but they can also indicate something much deeper. Mr Mulvaney said children directly or indirectly abused within the home could exhibit behavioural or concentration problems that if not ‘repaired’, go on to feed into symptomatic responses in youth through exposure to the juvenile justice system, or worse in adulthood. In more than 40 per cent of violent abuse experienced in domestic settings in the municipality, children are exposed. “Disorganised” attachment issues between child and their caregiver do more than harm the child’s understanding of normal relationships, tells Mr Mulvaney. “It also impact behaviour regulation which is very important in the first three years of life. When a child is distressed, the caregiver soothes them. The child’s body then learns to respond to being soothed and overtime, they can self-regulate that response,” he said. “When the caregiver is a perpetrator of violence or is affected themselves, they are less able or available to teach kids to self-regulate. Children then learn unhealthy ways to selfregulate.” Such reactions could be prolonged states of alertness or flatness experienced by the child. Mr Mulvaney said this was particularly damaging. The longer a child finds themselves in either state, the easier it is triggered when experiencing non-threatening, normal situations. “Over time, despite experiencing less (dangerous) stimuli, they will still have that acute
response to stress,” he said. “We often see this in children. It plays out in their behaviour in conduct disorders where they can’t handle the stimuli. They’ll scream, not focus or withdraw completely from the classroom, impacting their access to education.” The most important intervention to improve a child’s outlook and approach toward their lives is providing predictable and stable caregivers. Mr Mulvaney said at the first instance, that would involve repairing the child’s relationship with their main caregiver, but if that was unachievable, it would mean creating positive attachments with other adult role models including extended family members or teachers. The Together We Can campaign to harness victims with the information, support and strength needed to leave a violent relationship as well as bolster prevention, early intervention and reformation services for perpetrators. Many organisations including Family Life and community leaders are working together to roll-out community-driven initiatives. Mr Mulvaney said Family Life would work to advocate for additional support services to be introduced into the Cardinia Shire community for victims and perpetrators to seek help. It will build on services already available by organisations such as WAYSS, Windermere and Connections. “We need lots of opinions about this to come up with the solution. I am yet to see one single way. It’s a complex problem, so it needs complex solutions, and needs to be driven by the community itself,” Mr Mulvaney said. Anyone who is experiencing family violence can phone the safe steps 24/7 Family Violence Response Centre on 1800 015 188. The Men’s Referral Service Victoria can be reached on 1300 766 491.
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David Sollberger is a father of four and chaplain at the Pakenham Football and Netball Club. A few weeks back to took to the podium at the sixth Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch to talk about the highly successful Together We Can initiative and what a modern day man looks like. He told the 500-strong crowd what they could do to be a part of the solution in the quest to stamp out family violence. This is part of what he said…
How to be a modern man Today I hope to give you some insight and tools to talk about, in assisting our community. Together we can stop family violence. The purpose of this talk is not to solve everyone’s problems or to point the finger, but to get us all thinking, talking about and working together to be respectful to all the women in our community. As I sat down to write this, I thought I knew what I would write, but it totally changed with a conversation I had with a mate as he reflected about his life situation. Let me share what he said. “It is not easy being a man today.” (I can hear many people groaning about male privilege already). His Dad only had to go to work, and work hard, then come home to rest. This was interesting as I reflected on my own father who worked very hard for the family also. “Today,” my mate said, “Men are expected to work hard, attend sport, pick up the kids a couple of times a week, attend seminars, spend quality time with their kids, vacuum the house, do the washing, get your prostate checked (and you should by the way), have Advanced Hair done, see the doctor for your blood pressure, stay fit, don’t drink too much, don’t go out with the boys much, manscape, have date nights once a month - and the list goes on.” He wasn’t whinging but it was interesting to see how society has changed in one generation, and we are the generation having to adjust when we have had no one to follow. The idea of being a man has changed, yet I am not sure anyone actually consulted the next generation of men, who still work hard and most are doing their best, but are now confused about what comes with the “being a man” package. I reflected on this when I was doing the dishes one night at 10pm while everyone else was in bed. Society tells men to lead, but not that way because that is not the way to lead; be this, be that, don’t do that, have fun, not that type of fun, smile but not too much. Step aside for others when you clearly can do the job. It can be tough when so much about our culture doesn’t want you to be who you think you should be and you can’t hold the opinions you think are valid. Our culture doesn’t really have a way of telling us how and when we have become a man. Most of us here wouldn’t even know when we became a man. Maybe when you started shaving, or reached adulthood, got married,
David Sollberger addresses the Casey Cardinia Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch. achieved something big, started driving, or had a kid. That’s another chat for another time. One thing that hasn’t and should never change is the desire and need for the man to be a man of his word and to set an example to others with integrity and to protect those entrusted into his care. Life is hard, for everyone. It can be hard for periods of time, but there are times when it is great. I concluded that I am so grateful I have a wife that is in it with me, through thick and thin. We see that both of us do a lot to make our house work in our different ways with different roles, and every relationship has different stages where house duties change, work hours change, kids sport change but we are in it together and for the long haul. Does that mean we have no issues? One thing I have learnt in life, is that you and your wife can be doing really well, until a phone call about a child, or a job stress issue, or a minor car accident or health problem occurs. Men and women often react to stress in different ways and that is okay, it is about how we work through the issues together, rather than fight against each other. The purpose of relationships and marriage is designed to bring two different people together and with their different strengths and weaknesses work as a team. We are to help one
another to be a support when one is struggling, to communicate and to make decisions together. Relationships are the foundation of strong families and therefore strong communities. This doesn’t mean that relationships are without conflict but the best outcome always occurs with respect, communication and when agreeable solution can be found. What is family violence? It is using and abusing power to control another person whether that be verbal, emotional, physical or even financial. I am well aware of everyone having different situations in life but bear with me. So let me ask you men a question. When has using power, control or abuse ever made someone respect you or love you more? When has belittling, or using physical force made someone see the light and say that you were right? Some of you may be sitting here saying “I don’t have issues”. That is great, but your mate may. Some of you may be sitting there and saying, “I have issues,” and that is okay, you can do something about it, reach out for help. Some of you may be saying, “all the issues are her fault”- well even if you only have five per cent to blame, you own your five per cent. Family violence is not a blame game. Women have the right to feel safe at home. And if
you recognise there is an issue, you need to be a man and do something to put a stop to it and get help. The questions need to be, how can we fight for our relationships and not against it? How do my actions build up my relationship or how do they tear it down? How do I cope with pressures, who do I take my pressures out on-whether that be physical, or verbal? What do I do to ensure I am in a good headspace to make good decisions when challenges come? I believe true strength is not all in the muscle (you wouldn’t know that by looking at me). We as men want to lead and protect, be known for our courage, be hard working and supplier for our families. These are all noble traits which I want to encourage you to pursue, but you need to realise that doesn’t then give you the right to abuse your partner. It starts with the understanding that families are all on the same team. Why do we take things out on those we love? Loving actions are not controlling or violent. Loving actions are demonstrated by leading by example, proactively working on being better, teaching our kids about life. Love is choosing to spend time with the kids or help around the home to make it better rather than just whinging that things are not done. Let’s not be in denial, we need to own our decisions and encourage others about being part of strong families, and be men doing their best to be a positive influence on the next generation. Our families are counting on us, our wives and loved ones want nothing more than for us to be men of integrity that they know are doing all we can to fight for the family not against it. More than ever, our society is calling out for real men. Our loved ones want us to be real men. Our kids need to see our example of being men that respect women. Our mates need us to be real men that support them with a caring foundation when they are struggling, and our communities need us to be real men that lead with integrity. If we are real men we will be part of the solution to work together to stop family violence.
Sport gender is put more clearly on the agenda A new campaign championed by Aligned Leisure under the Together We Can banner is shining a light on gender equity in sport. The idea for the ‘He Can so We Can Too’ campaign came out of a Together We Can leadership summit as a community solution to helping to tackle family violence. It has been developed by Aligned’s Cardinia leisure manager Paige Kristalyn and head of customer experience Chris Banbury and will be rolled out in the local press and on social media channels over the coming months. Ms Kristalyn said its aim was to increase awareness around equity in sport and promote that sport is for everyone. She said gender equity had been identified as a key driver in cases of family violence, which has been identified as the most critical social issue facing Cardinia Shire. Aligned Leisure, which became a White Ribbon accredited business earlier this year, recruited locals connected to sport and leisure, whether through passion or participation, to feature in the campaign and received a great response. The campaign has been welcomed by Topakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Aligned’s Cardinia leisure manager Paige Kristalyn, left, and Together We Can collective impact facilitator Fiona Cost are thrilled to launch the He Can So We Can Too campaign. Picture: GARY SISSONS gether We Can’s collective impact facilitator Fiona Cost. Ms Cost said the ‘He Can so We Can Too’
campaign was making real the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility Policy that commits to “deliver a sporting experience that is safe, fair and
inclusive for all, whether you are a player, administrator, supporter, volunteer or any other person who engages with the code”. “So many of us are working hard to stop family violence before it starts, and this campaign by Aligned Leisure is part of the solution,” she said. “This campaign is not just for AFL. It calls to action all club committees, officials, sponsors and players, from many sporting codes, to think about the value of diversity and inclusion in all areas of sport. “It is widely known that clubs with an embedded culture of respect and equality attract more members, sponsors, players and volunteers. And that a club’s success is demonstrated not only by its wins, but by the health and wellbeing of its community.” Ms Cost said ‘He Can so We Can Too’ was another example of how the Cardinia Shire community, through Together We Can, “creates its own solutions to build a more respectful and equitable society, saying no to all forms of violence before it starts”. The campaign is inviting people to share their own sporting glory with the hashtag #HeCanSoWeCanToo
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Gembrook MP Brad Battin is calling for a review of public transport services in growth corridors like Pakenham, as the residents of Goldcare Lifestyle Village plea for an extension on an existing bus route. The village, located on Toomuc Valley Road, isn't currently serviced by a bus route, with elderly residents forced to walk one kilometre to the nearest stop on the 925 line. Goldcare resident Joe Gray has been campaigning since 2016, presenting a petition of almost 350 people to Mr Battin to present to parliament in December of that year - but the issue is yet to be resolved, re-visited again this year following the appointment of new Minister of Transport Melissa Horne. It's hoped a bus stop will be added on Toomuc Valley Road to not only cater for the Goldcare residents but also servicing the schools, community centre and estates including the new development at Mount Pleasant. "It's an essential service, not everyone can drive," Mr Gray said. "They're telling everyone to get into public transport but they're not willing to provide it. "For us personally, it means we can actually connect with the central business district and the railway district, from our point of view, for anyone that does get their licenses restricted, having a tie-in service would be great." With congestion building in the south east, Mr Battin said getting vehicles off the road by means of introducing more bus or train services is important. "Logic says people are stuck in traffic, we want to get them off the roads and the best way is bulk transport, if we can get more people off the roads, it's got to be a good outcome," Mr Battin said. In a letter sent to Ms Horne in January this year, the Gembrook MP asked when the government would provide a bus stop on Toomuc Valley Road with the Minister stating a 10 seater courtesy bus has "resolved their transport issues to their satisfaction". But Goldcare residents and Mr Battin are far from satisfied.
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Berwick College and Officer Secondary College staff members are among the finalists being acknowledged in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. With Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney congratulating the finalists on Tuesday 17, the awards aim to recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff. Juan Hompart, of Berwick College, was nominated a finalist for the Outstanding Business Manager Award. Mr Hompart is an integral member of the college’s leadership team, supporting strategic planning and compliance measures to improve learning outcomes for 1700 students and 170 staff. Since joining the school in 2017, Mr Hompart has transformed financial systems, processes and procedures, improving the college’s entire financial position. He is committed to equity and excellence in student outcomes, ensuring every student is able to access all opportunities and remain engaged in learning. Mr Hompart supports students at risk of homelessness by helping them access the Kids Undercover Scholarship and relief funding. His creative flexible approach and willingness to take on new challenges has seen him support improvements to processes across a diverse range of work areas. At Officer Secondary College, English and humanities teacher Broady Kata has been recognised as a finalist for the Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award. Mr Kata believes students can achieve more than they imagine if they are given the tools, support and encouragement to meet high expectations. He encourages a culture of student leader-
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Man chooses jail after chair attack By Cam Lucadou-Wells A South Australian man who allegedly smashed a chair and then used its broken leg to bash his girlfriend in her Pakenham home has been jailed for six months. The 21-year-old man had lived there and heavily used cannabis for two weeks after the victim reportedly paid for his bus fare over from South Australia, the Dandenong Magistrates' Court heard. A heated argument however erupted over something he had said in his sleep about 4.30am on 30 August, police told the court. The victim told him to leave the house, as she escorted her two-year-old daughter and her housemate's infant into the kitchen. As he followed, the accused man damaged
the bedroom door. In the kitchen, he threw the chair "rendering it unusable", police told the court. He then used the chair leg to strike the victim's forearm, and hurt her hip while restraining her on the ground. From outside the home, police heard the man yelling and banging in a "highly agitated" state. After his arrest, he admitted his "extensive" cannabis use leading up to the assault. He denied the assault, claiming the victim scratched her arm with a knife. Defence lawyer Arend Slink said the man pleaded guilty to four charges including assault and criminal damage to have the matter "resolved as soon as possible". The man, who appeared on a remand video
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link, ruled out serving a Victorian community corrections order in lieu of jail. He wanted to return home to "face the music" over pending criminal charges in South Australia, Mr Slink said. The man was thankful for being remanded over the Pakenham incident. "It's given him time to think clearer," Mr Slink said. Magistrate Rodney Crisp said a "highly aggravating" feature was that the violence erupted in front of two women and two children. He noted the man's "three pages" of prior convictions in South Australia. Mr Crisp ordered a five-year full intervention order to protect the victim and her child. The man was jailed for six months, including 19 days already served in remand.
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Artwork honours a valued library friend By Brendan Rees A grand illustration map of Berwick has paid tribute to a valued friend of The Berwick Mechanics' Institute and Free Library Inc. At their 156th annual general meeting, Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon joined library members in making the honourable presentation of the map on Wednesday 11 September. The map, illustrated Kathleen Newman, was a gift from the Hayes family in memory of
James Hayes, a valued friend of the library. Joyce Hayes, a 30-year volunteer at the library, was thrilled with the finished work, which shows historic landmarks of Berwick. Her husband James had spent many hours assisting with the library's first computers, and the map is a lasting tribute to his memory. The map has been framed and is prominently displayed on a wall of the library where all can see it.
"We have already had visitors who have come to the library just to view it," library manager Judith Dwyer said. Cr Stapledon said it was a privilege to be a part of the special day to witness a "momentous occasion that honoured a past member". She described the day as a celebration of a talented artist whose artwork and map of Berwick would "resonate throughout future generations".
Each year, approximately 3500 Australian men die of prostate cancer. It's estimated to be the second most common cause of death from cancer in Australian men, and more men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer. But if it is diagnosed early, the chances of curing the disease are higher. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and men at risk of developing the disease are being urged to get tested. Men over the age of 50, or 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, should speak to their GP about their prostate health. Age is not the only risk factor of prostate cancer; other factors like genetics, family history, diet and lifestyle can play a role. Many men feel uncomfortable about getting a "finger exam" done if they voice any concerns to the doctor - but the digital rectal examination (DRE) is no longer recommended as the first test for prostate cancer. Instead, it's likely that doctors will ask patients to undergo a simple blood test known as the PSA test, which checks whether there is an increase in the prostate specific antigen (PSA). If PSA is found to be elevated, your GP will recommend other tests to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer such as a biopsy and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It's important to remember that elevated PSA can indicate other prostate problems and doesn't necessarily mean cancer is present. There are also 29 different types of prostate cancer. Some are harmless and some are aggressive; some can be contained to the prostate but others can spread to other parts of the body. Treatment for each type is different, with surgery just one option. A specialist will be able to advice on treatment options once a diagnosis has been confirmed. If a patient is unsure about the advice they have been given, getting a second opinion can enable them to learn more about their cancer type and make the best-informed decisions about their treatment. A variety of supports also exist, providing men and their families with a place to hear experiences, gather information and feel supported on their prostate health journey. The South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at Dandenong RSL at 7.00pm on the third Wednesday of each month. For further information on the group, email southeasternpcsg@gmail.com. For more information on prostate cancer, visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia website, www.pcfa.org.
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What would your last meal be? My mum’s lasagne or a crayfish. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go? Back to Canada! I was just there in August visiting family and friends and no visit is ever long enough. Favourite movie? Pretty Woman, A League of Their Own or Love Actually. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? I would pick my family, but otherwise I would pick Louis Theroux, Oprah, Lisa Ling, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I don’t embarrass easily, so I can’t think of one. What’s one thing you love about your job? I get to meet new people, learn new things and express myself creatively.
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Cops and kids in training A number of Cardinia secondary schools participated in Cop Camp, a one-term 'boot camp' run by Victoria Police in conjunction with a Pakenham fitness company. Cardinia Cop Camp is themed according to the training required to enter and graduate from the Victoria Police Academy. "The program aims to build relationships between young people and Cardinia police, as well as encouraging young people to join Victoria Police and educating them on the consequences of antisocial behaviour," Cardinia police community engagement coordinator senior constable Riki-Lee White said. St Francis Xavier College, Minaret College and Pakenham Secondary College Year 10 and 11 students have been taking part in the program. The end of term cop camp carnival, which was held on Tuesday, was attended by about 80 students from Minaret College and Pakenham Secondary College. The initiative funded through the Commu-
nity Safety Network, also welcomed key partners from the Department of Justice and Community Safety. "Through this process we hoped the students would learn more about the local police who serve in Cardinia and that we would get to know a little bit more about our local youth," senior sergeant Nathan Prowd said. "We are committed to improving the relationships with young people in the Cardinia community. "Overall the program was a great success and we believe it achieved our objectives. The students enjoyed the program and so did our police officers." A number of individual awards were presented to students along with the results of their overall improvement throughout the program. Police officers from different specialty areas within Victoria Police presented to students to highlight some of the career paths within the police force.
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is going on about it is because more people aren't getting vaccinated and so there are now more and more cases and it is actually quite serious. People do die from the measles. Be thankful you don't know anyone who did. Nate Hautapu: bit close for comfort, we were there few weeks ago. Tinz Law: It's just done the rounds in NZ. Judie Hedrick: Vaccinate, don't believe the anti vaxxers, prevention is better than death - yes death, measles can be deadly! Mandy Magpies Hazledine: Well I won't be eating there.
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New private school plan By Brendan Rees Designs for a private school in Clyde North to cater for 1200 students have begun. Clyde Grammar is expected to open its doors in 2022 and will include science, arts, and sports facilities, as well as plenty of space for playground and sporting ovals. The Prep to Year 12 school, which was announced on Thursday 12 September, will open at Mirvac's new Smith Lane estate - with construction planned to start in 2021. Mirvac has partnered with CSV Limited who owns the existing Casey Grammar School in Cranbourne East - to deliver the project. However, Mirvac's residential general manager Elysa Anderson remained tight-lipped about funding as the registration of the school was pending approval. "It will be a community partnership," Ms Anderson said, adding the estimated cost was not known "at this point." Architects are drawing up preliminary plans for the school with a preparatory intake of two classes to be temporarily located at Casey Grammar School to begin next year. The school is a direct response from the community to accommodate Casey's population growth. "It is in a very strong growth corridor ... and schooling's a very important part to ensure that community's thrives from day one," Ms Anderson said. "Smiths Lane is one of the largest single landholdings in Melbourne's south-east growth corridor. "It will be a benchmark neighbourhood for the area, with early delivery of quality amenity and community wellbeing at its heart," she said. Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon said the new school would be a welcome addition to Melbourne's south-east suburbs.
Casey deputy mayor Rosalie Cresanti, Mirvac general manager of residential Victoria Elysa Anderson, CSV Limited school board chairwoman Marie Ormandy, Clyde Grammar principal Leanne Evans, and Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon at the announcement. "Council is actively supporting Casey Grammar through the planning and delivery process," adding it will "offer another exciting learning environment for our children." Clyde Grammar School principal Leanne Evans, said the school was committed to delivering high quality, affordable education. "We provide a holistic approach to learning that allows children to realise their potential and achieve ongoing success," Ms Evans said. The $850 million Smiths Lane estate project is anticipated to have 6,500 residents and about 2,100 homes. It will include an open space, 11 hectares of sporting facilities, walking and bike trails, a cafe, childcare facility, restaurants, and shops. Earlier this year the State Government announced a Clyde North East Primary School which was set to open in 2020.
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NEWS A diverse range of successful businesses have been nominated for this year’s Casey Cardinia Business Awards. Each week in the lead-up to the gala presentation dinner on 18 October, the News will profile the nominees in each category. This week we look at the nominees for the hospitality award.
Heat is on for hospitality Atura Dandenong Eclectic charm meets industrial-chic in this 4.5 star hotel, which offers 128 stylish rooms, modern function facilities and exciting dining and bar venues - including a micro brewery! Atura Dandenong offers five flexible conference and event spaces, reception areas flooded in natural light and an open courtyard garden - allowing the hotel to cater for 3 or 300. Atura Dandenong offers affordable accommodation just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of thriving corporate and business park precincts. Plus, being right near the Princes Highway and the South Gippsland Freeway means getting to the hotel is a breeze.
Latte Cartelle Coffee Drive Thru Latte Cartelle Coffee Drive Thru was founded in 2003 - before drive thru coffee was known in Australia. Barista sisters Linda and Allison Pickett pioneered the concept recognising that baristamade, speciality coffee options were needed for the coffee conscious commuters of Melbourne. With little knowledge but a passion for exceptional coffee the business was started. The two sisters have just passed their 16th year business birthday. Chelles Soulfoods Soulfoods Café is a plant-based cafe in Officer
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that serves healthy meals to dine-in or takeaway. “Soulfoods was first derived from selling our vegan raw desserts all around Melbourne,“ said Rochelle Hayes. “They are 100 per cent gluten, dairy, soy and refined sugar free.“ Rochelle opened her café in June 2018. “We serve plant based meals for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. We aim to create healthy delicious meals that nourish your soul! “We also sell Chelle’s raw treats in store and offer plant based catering and large raw cakes for any occasion! We specialise in making our own raw vegan desserts.“
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A team of professionals Doveton Medical Centre has been part of the local community for 55 years and now offers a range of services to patients. Allied health professionals are available including a counsellor, dietitian and podiatrist, with a physiotherapist commencing in October. The centre's nurses are trained in spirometry and arterial brachial index, which are effective tools to manage patients with lung conditions and diabetes. Dr Ravi and Dr Priyanthi are active in preventive medicine, as are the nurses and allied health professionals, who all work as a team to ensure patients have the best quality care and health. Please call to book an appointment with any of the team on 9792 4060 or book online at www.dovetonmedicalcentre.com.au.
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Sugar costs By Dr Nick Cheah I was walking through the aisles of a supermarket the other day and noticed that chocolate bars were on special. For less than a dollar, I could buy a sugary snack. That got me thinking. What was the real cost of that chocolate bar? In the long run, we know the damage that sugar causes. The cost of fixing the damage runs into the billions of dollars each year. Most of the people reading this will most likely be thinking “But it’s just one chocolate bar. What’s the harm?” This may be true, if you limit yourself to just one. What is the reality? If we are honest with ourselves, most of us will be eating more than one chocolate bar. And it’s not just chocolate, but also many other processed foods and drinks, that may sometimes even promote a healthy lifestyle choice - think “diet”products.
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Spotlight on foot care The Foot & Ankle Clinic (TFAAC) is again proud to be embracing The Australasian Podiatry Council’s (APodC) Foot Health Month awareness initiative for October. TFAAC was established in 1996 and its team is proud to offer over 50 years of combined podiatry experience. Pakenham podiatrist Dr Ben Lemmens said Foot Health Month was an important time to remind the community about the importance of proper podiatry care. "Over the years your feet can clock up some serious kilometres, taking a significant toll on the condition of your feet. They can carry a lot of weight and keep you going throughout your day but sometimes we forget how essential it is to take care of our feet," Dr Lemmens said. According to the Australasian Podiatry Council untreated foot problems cost the healthcare system millions of dollars and can have a detrimental effect on a person’s lifestyle and livelihood. Whether you spend your day in the office, on the shop floor or on the worksite, your feet have a large impact on how you feel – if your feet aren’t healthy, you can’t perform at your very best. "Proper foot care is an essential part of your overall health. October is a timely reminder to see your podiatrist and get your feet checked. TFAAC offers professional treatment services to help prevent and manage foot conditions across all facets of the community.” As with most health care, the earlier the in-
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Dementia is an illness that affects over 447,000 Australians, and is the single leading cause of disability in Australians aged 65 and over. Dementia has a profound life-changing impact for the person living with the illness and also their family, carers, and friends. So what exactly is dementia? Many aren't aware that dementia is an umbrella term that describes a unique combination of symptoms: loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning. All types of dementia typically have these symptoms in common, however each type of dementia affects sufferers differently and can vary in severity. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting around 70% of sufferers. While some treatments are available to help reduce the severity of some symptoms, there is currently no treatment available that slows, stops or cures dementia.
Dementia can be incredibly debilitating for the sufferer, and also expensive to manage. In 2018, Australia spent $15 billion to manage it and over 1.5 million people are involved in caring for sufferers including health care practitioners and family carers. Dementia sufferers also account for 52% of all residents in aged care facilities. It's most common in people over 65, however it can affect people at any age. In order to help people better understand dementia, its causes, symptoms, and management, Dementia Australia is providing a free community information session on Understanding Dementia, at St John of God Berwick Hospital on Wednesday 25 September at 10.30am. Light bites and refreshments served on arrival. If you are interested in attending this free event, please RSVP to Gillian Coyle 8784 5009, or email Gillian.coyle@sjog.org.au.
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High energy holiday fun Get kids kicking their way to good health and inner confidence these school holidays at Concept Jiu Jitsu. Concept Jiu Jitsu is Pakenham’s premier jiu jitsu, kick boxing and MMA facility. The business offers a variety of martial art classes focused on discipline, respect, fitness and anti-bullying. Owner Damien Lombard and his team conduct classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, fitness classes and selfdefence classes for those aged four up. “Empower yourself or your child with the ability to protect themselves,“ said Damien. “Our classes will help you develop speed, power and agility and build core strength. “At Concept BJJ we are a team on and off the mats! We have students from Pakenham, Officer, Berwick, Beaconsfield, Kooweerup and many others. “Our gym is set up for various martial arts and fitness classes and is always kept clean and hygienic. Some of our students come to us to build their confidence up, to learn discipline or because they want to compete in either Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing or MMA.“ Damien has 30 years’ experience in martial arts and is keen to share his passion with new students. “Come and visit our facility any time during operating hours. See for yourself the excitement and energy within our warm and welcoming environment,“ Damien said. Concept is at 1/66 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham. It is open Monday to Friday 4.30pm 9pm. For more information on classes or private lessons phone 0414 707 259.
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BESPOKE WITH PHENOMENAL VIEWS ESCAPE suburbia and retreat to this supurb property on just under five acres. The property features a substantial family home, shedding and one of the best views the region has to offer. Hand laid stone feature walls and an electronic gated entrance provide an inviting welcome to this unique property. Indoors boasts 4 bedrooms, including 2 master suites, a fully equipped granite kitchen incorporating dining and a separate lounge with Coonara. A spacious sunken theatre room is the ideal space for the younger family members to retire in private. The second level enjoys a light filled, parent's retreat with a full en suite. The property features 2 ensuites, a main bathroom, ducted electric heating and cooling, split system heating and cooling, solar panels, wood heater and hard wood floor boards throughout. Sliding doors lead outdoors to an expansive decked entertaining area with glass fencing, overlooking manicured gardens and stunning views of the country landscape. A 4 car garage/workspace with convenient outside access may provide the perfect opportunity for you to realize your work-from-home dream. A long circular drive way allows for easy access and provision for extra vehicles. Enjoy ultimate privacy and all the benefits of living in a small community, all within minutes to Pakenham and Upper Beaconsfield. Time on the market is expected to be short lived. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35 Carpenter Road, Beaconsfield Upper, VIC 3808 Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,245,000 - $1,380,000 Inspect: Saturday 21 September at 1pm Contact: Amanda Charles 0400 347 968, KAYE CHARLES REAL ESTATE 9707 0111
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WHAT’S ON DYLANesque - the Bob Dylan Story Jeff Jenkins pays tribute to Dylan's extraordinary life, the times and his music in his one man show DYLANesque - the Bob Dylan Story. Over 1.5 hours Jeff cleverly weaves stories of key moments from Bob's life with spellbinding performances of some of Dylan's finest songs. If you want 'authentic Bob' - this is the show for you. Where: Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806. When: 20 September 2019. This is a ticketed event. Book at https://www.trybooking.com/BFBDS
The Doveton Show is a low-cost family friendly alternative to the Melbourne Show, run by volunteers and supported by local businesses and the City of Casey Council. Each year the Doveton Show brings 27,000+ people to Myuna Farm in Doveton for this one day event. The show has many rides, animals, stalls, show bags and other attractions, all for a one dollar entry. Cost: $1 per person or $5 for a family of six. Sunday 22 September from 10am - 4pm at Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton
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3 Year Old Pre Kinder Enrolment 2020 Cranbourne Community House is now taking enrolments for our 3 year old Pre-Kinder for 2020. This program will assist your child with the separation process and introduce them to a more structured learning environment in preparation for kinder the following year. These sessions offer a variety of stimulating activities and are designed to develop independence, social and conversational skills all while playing with children of a similar age. Contact Cranbourne Community House 5996 2941, 49 Valepark Crescent Cranbourne.
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Starlight Tour de Kids Tour de Kids kicks off Sunday 1 September and runs until 21 September. It is Australia's firstever virtual bike challenge and will help raise money and support Starlight's life-changing hospital services. From cycling pros to beginners, if anyone wants to take part simply need to register via tourdekids.org.au, select a distance to cycle, choose a fundraising goal and get riding.
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Ageing Positively Festival Body and mind Health for Over 55's Come along to this fun and informative workshops where you can participate in activities that will enrich and assist you on a daily basis. Strength Training: Learn the value of strength training as we age via easy exercises that you can do in your own home. Meditation: Experience the value of meditation and learn how it can be easily integrated into your everyday life. Healthy Cooking: Learn some great tips and tricks to prepare simple, healthy meals. Suitable for individuals or families Monday 14 October from 10.30am -2pm. Book is essential by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or email: admin@ballaballa.com.au
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There's plenty to keep seniors busy and warm with a variety of classes. Try line dancing, singing for fun or table tennis. Take ukulele and guitar lessons or learn to play the keyboard. There's also calligraphy, card making and paper craft, patchwork, sewing and knitting groups all willing to teach you something new. There are several classes held to assist beginners to more advanced students in computers. The French and Italian language classes and art classes have room for more students. We also have movies, bridge, mahjong, chess and card games groups. For more details our web site is u3acranbourne.net.au or call Marge 0410 304 308.
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Empowering women workshop Set aside two hours just for yourself. Take the time to focus on you, your life, and no one else. What a treat! Areas covered: importance of selfcare, understanding and expressing your feelings. Setting boundaries and making better decisions by learning to listen you your gut/intuition. Wednesday 23 October from 12.30pm 2.30pm. Free session. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au
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Welcomes you 55 years and over. Be involved in our club: we do line dancing Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm, Scottish dancing Tuesday nights 8pm to 10pm, club day is on Friday 10am to 1.30pm, we do indoor croquet and play various other games with free bingo once a month and the last Friday of the month free fish and chips.- 9707 2017 or sencitber65@ gmail.com, 112 High Street.
Seniors activities Hallam Senior Citizens Centre is inviting anyone over the age of 55 to join their sociable and friendly over 55s Club. They participate in many in-house activities each week including carpet bowls, bingo, games, raffles, lunches, afternoon teas as well as various day tours: Casino visit, tram and boat trips, country excursions, hotel lunches etc. Contact: 9703 1165 or Dorothy 0409 231 190. Hallam Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Princes Hwy and Princes Domain Drive Hallam.
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A social/practice dance begins this Friday for anyone interested. Please ring/message Di for details - 0408343202 or email difen69@ bigpond.net.au".
Berwick National Seniors Recently retired? Looking for company? Why not drop in for an informal cuppa and find out more about what our group can offer you. There may be lots of senior groups in the area but our group offers great day and night dining out experiences with like-minded seniors. We also have Saturday and Sunday lunch excursions. Plenty to choose from. Please call 87512319 to join our friendly group.
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ness. Cost: $80 per term or $12 per session. Age: six to 16. At Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre warren South 3805. Phone: 0432246674.
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Cranbourne Supported Playgroup Come along to our supported play group on a Friday afternoon from 1-3pm. We welcome all parents/guardians and their children to experience some fun and creative activities in our children's playroom. Our sessions are facilitated by an experienced staff member and are designed to encourage socialisation with other children and parents. For further information contact Cranbourne Community House on 5996 2941 or visit us at 49 Valepark Crescent, Cranbourne.
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Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc (CRRA) The CRRA is a community body representing residents and ratepayers in the City of Casey which includes looking after residents' concerns, attending Casey Council meetings, asking questions, submissions on Casey Council Budgets, submission on the Local Government Act 2019, media reporting and engagement, and being a member of Ratepayers Victoria. For more information please visit the Facebook page at Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association and online at https://caseyrra. wordpress.com/
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Cranbourne and District Garden Club We have a speaker every month, followed by an afternoon tea. Come along and make new friends and meet some keen gardeners. The group meets every second Thursday of the month at 1.15pm at the Cranbourne Public Hall, 115 High Street Cranbourne. Contact Julie on 5995 1420.
Narre Warren Probus Club is open to new members. If you are retired and want to join an active and interesting group of your peers then contact us. We are a Combined Probus Club for both women and men. Activities on a regular basis include: dine outs, excursions, 10 Pin Bowling, and Happy Hour at a local hotel (monthly); holidays (annually, including a recent cruise to South Australia and a forthcoming coach tour to Broken Hill); and attending theatrical events at Bunjil Place. We also have Armchair Travel, book club, craft, morning coffee, photography, and walking groups. Please contact Ian McGregor on 0422 606 982 for further information. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am at Brentwood Neighbourhood House, 21A, Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. Plenty of on- and off-street parking is available.
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Knitting Group Do you enjoy knitting and crochet? Join our knitting group at Cranbourne Community House. Where: 49 Valepark Crescent Cranbourne. Cost: $5 each week. Contact 5996 2941 to join.
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Hallam computer classes Computer classes are beginning again next term for those who are beginners, all adults welcome. We have a small class for lots of attention. Class to begin on Tuesday 23rd July from 9.30am to 12.15pm for 8 weeks (Tuesdays only). Cost: $135.00 or $115.00 concession. Please call to book on 9703 1688, places limited.
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Berwick Springs View Club We love to see new members join our ladies at our monthly meetings/lunch at Cranbourne RSL and also enjoy a guest speaker. In partnership with The Smith Family, our club sponsors six Learning for Life Students through their education. Fundraising is done in a fun and social manner with no pressure. For further information please email berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com.
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The Hallam Community Learning Centre on Kays Avenue, Hallam, has vacancies in our Tuesday Quilting classes and in our morning and afternoon Painting classes. Please call 9703 1688 for further details and bookings.
Classes are continuing at Balla Balla Community Centre for Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Everyone is welcome on Monday evenings at the Balla Balla Community Centre, East Cranbourne - beginners at 5pm. Beginner-intermediate at 6.30pm. Lessons are for one hour, and cost just $12. However, if you do two classes in any one week, the second class is half price.
Come along and meet other women and make new friends in this friendly, informal atmosphere while developing your sewing/craft skills. Cost is free. Every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive Narre Warren South.
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Darren Coates (left) and James Kinsella have been through the good and bad times at the Pumas.
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side each week,” he said. “It was that struggle that spurred the club’s decision to try something they had never done before and push for a juniors team in 2009 and, despite results not going our way, we also managed to field two senior teams. “During the off-season we were approached out of the blue by Travis Hough who offered to be our club coach for 2010. Over the next seven years with Huffy as our winter club coach we had a number of successes including our first ever club flag in 2011 and a B1 flag the following year earning us a promotion to A Grade. “We worked hard off the field with recruiting as well and by 2014 had five senior sides and three junior sides. “As well as building our members up we also focused on improving our grounds. In particular during the early years when we only played during winter we used the summer to carry out a number of projects. “The biggest of these was a weekend where we created the cut out and enclosed the dugouts on the main diamond and built the scorer’s shed. “Previously we had only running lines on the main diamond and scorer’s had no shelter.
With little funds available to us these projects were only possible due to our fantastic members who volunteered their time to provide all the labour for these and many other of the works around the club.” It takes the Pumas to their current day success, where the club continues to build from year-to-year and develop an even stronger reputation in the region. “In 2015 we entered into the summer competition for the first time and although we originally planned on entering just one team and expanding from there, due to overwhelming interest from our members we ended up with three senior sides,” he said. “With Shaun Fahy agreeing to take on the coaching for our inaugural summer side we did better than we could have ever dreamed of, winning the 2015/16 Division 3 flag. “Since that 2008 season where we were almost unable to field a side it has always been a focus to build our junior members up to supplement our senior numbers. “We have always strived to provide a great environment for junior players whether they have ambitions to play at state level or are brand new to the game.”
be completed we also found ourselves playing at Sweeney Reserve. It was about now that Scott Radford left the club and Tim Armour took over as president, Wes Millar as treasurer and Nikki Coates as secretary. “I think I found my way back to managing the B Grade side about now and again making finals most years with no success. “I could go on and on, but that’s about what I can remember and how we started, the early years. “There are loads of stories but the rest is history, the club almost came to its knees at one point, in fact it was, and them some really dedicated people came along and resurrected what had sort of become the shell it once was. Time and effort was put into a junior program and the club has never looked back.” James Kinsella - a former president, and a much-respected member of the club - has been around the club for just over a decade. He said the club had been forced to make some tough decisions to keep the doors open in the past, but now believes the Pumas are as strong as they’ve ever been. “When I first came to the club in 2008 we had one senior team and struggled to field a
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Runs flowing for Shobit Opening the batting is a test of not only skill, but also patience. For Shobit Singh, both characteristics come second nature to him as he leaps into the big time. Singh moved from India before he could even grasp a cricket bat, but as soon as he could, the runs began to pile up. “My parents are originally from India, from Punjab,” he said. “I was born there but came to Australia when I was seven-months-old. “I started playing cricket when I was 10-years-old, I started playing under-11s when I was 10. “I started at Narre South and Berwick Springs, in under-11s I started off only getting out once the first year which was pretty surprising. “We retired on 30 and then in under-13s I think it was 50. “From there I played under-13s and won the premiership that year, and under 15s as well.” Singh currently attends Haileybury College, the former home of Australian bowlers James Pattinson and Jon Holland. Walking the halls of the college and striding out to the middle in the APS system was something Singh always knew would improve him as a player. “I always wanted to go there, I started Year 7 at Haileybury,” he said. “Before that I went to Heritage College and was always looking forward to go to a private school, for future plans, to play school cricket. “It has really good coaches, Brad Hodge is one of our coaches and we also have Shannon Young who is the Monash Tigers coach as well.” At clubland, Singh plays with Casey-South
Melbourne in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition, and over the past few seasons has been a mainstay in the Swans’ fourths and thirds development sides. With runs flowing thick and fast, the opening batsman will be knocking on the door for spots in higher sides for the Swans to assert himself as more than a junior prodigy. His appetite to score mountains of runs was showcased last February, when Singh accumulated a monster tally for Victoria. Singh compiled 320 runs in six matches, breaking the previous record set by Australia’s current limited overs captain Aaron Finch, but Singh wasn’t stopping there, he also broke the highest innings score of 112 when he registered 144 not out. Despite powering himself into the record books, Singh believes the knock of 144 not out - in which he carried his bat for the full 50 overs - doesn’t sit as his best, as one knock on foreign soil in the green and gold has a special place in his heart. “It is mixed feelings, honour, pride, bit of pressure as well, nerves, but overall a good feeling to represent your country,” he said. “I always just try to do my best and win the game. “As an individual - Probably my 107 against Pakistan in Dubai, overseas (is my best). “Firstly, I was playing overseas against an international opponent and I was most importantly representing my country, which is a big opportunity and is the most special century I have had so far.” Singh has recently been selected to represent Victoria Country in the under-17 state tournament, and the youngster said he will follow the mindset of his heroes in order to achieve similar accomplishments. “My main mindset is to stay out there as long as possible because it is going to get easier as the day progresses,” he said.
QUIZ NUMBER 1678 1. WHICH English soccer team has been in the premier league for the longest time without relegation? 2. IN what position did Australia finish on the medal tally at the 2016 Olympics? 3. WHO scored the most runs for Australia in Test cricket in 2018? 4. WHO won the 2019 Australian Open Mens tennis title? 5. WHICH great horse was doped shortly before the running of the 1969 Melbourne Cup? 6. A WELL known international sporting organisation has its headquarters in New York’s West 44th Street. What is it known as? 7. AT which Olympics was Aussie Raelene Boyle a shock disqualifier after two false starts? 8. WHAT sport is played by the Boston Red Sox? 9. WHO was the ‘Hitman’ of Australian boxing? 10. HOW many times has Australia hosted the Commonwealth Games? 11. WHICH Australian finished second behind the great Carl Lewis in the long jump at the 1984 Olympics? 12. WHICH soccer star who played in the 1987 FA Cup final for Tottenham appeared in the movie ‘Escape to Victory’? 13. WHICH Australian cricketer took a hat trick with his last three balls in Test cricket? 14. WHICH international golf trophy did Australia win in 1985? 15. AN Australian swimmer won medals in five freestyle events at the same Olympics. Who was she? 16. WHO holds the record for most AFL games for Collingwood? 17. WHICH rugby league club has won the most premierships? 18. WHAT is golfing great Jack Nicklaus’ second sporting love? 19. WHICH Australian won the Commonwealth junior welterweight boxing title in 1973? 20. WHICH Test cricketer was known as ‘Fat Cat’? ANSWERS: 1. Arsenal 2. Tenth 3. Usman Khawaja 4. Novak Djokovic 5. Big Philou 6. The New York Yacht Club 7. The 1976 Montreal Games 8. Baseball 9. Jeff Harding 10. Five 11. Gary Honey 12. Osvaldo Ardiles 13. Hugh Trumble 14. The Dunhill Nations Cup 15. Shane Gould 16. Tons Shaw 17. South Sydney 18. Fishing 19. Hector Thompson 20. Greg Ritchie pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Shobit Singh has been hard at work at Casey-South Melbourne training this pre-season. Picture: COURTESY OF CHRIS THOMAS “Be mentally strong, not to get caught in my shell and keep playing my shots. “But mainly to stay there and occupy the crease. “I idolise Steven Smith, he is my favourite player... Just because of his consistency of runs, and the way he is mentally strong. “In the Ashes, even though he got struck, he was just fighting through it and his mental character.
“Long term, I want to represent the senior men’s cricket team, both test and ODI, and to play in the World Cup and win the final for Australia.” The under-17 tournament will commence in Mackay on 30 September and conclude on 10 October, a tournament that will be crucial for Singh’s aspiration if he can have a similar tournament to his previous for Victoria.
AFL announces a significant grassroots funding boost By Sports Editor Russell Bennett
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Community football netball clubs have long been crying out for AFL House to listen to their concerns about the game at the grassroots, and it appears AFL House has been listening. The AFL has announced it will boost the game at the local level by $18 million from 2020 to 2022, while also waiving the highlypublicised and much-criticised AFL affiliation fee. That alone is set to save footy regions more than $3.2 million per year over the next three years. Also announced was $3 million to fund volunteers, while it’s understood the financial burden associated with buying guernseys, socks and shorts from the AFL’s preferred suppliers will also be lessened. The Herald Sun first reported that the funding would directly benefit more than 840 clubs and about 90,000 players, with the South East, Outer East and Gippsland regions set to save more than $450,000, $395,000, and $280,000 respectively each year. Umpire registration fees are also destined for the scrap heap. Star News and the Berwick-Pakenham Gazette first broke the story of the sacking of the AFL Gippsland region commission back on 14 May, which kick-started a chain reaction highlighting, in many publications across the country, the unrest that exists within many clubs when it comes to uncertainty surrounding their long-term futures. That story had wide-ranging ramifications across Victorian football and netball, not just the sports in the Gippsland region. Former AFL Gippsland commissioner John White spoke to the Gazette on the night of the commission’s sacking, saying the decision “has long-term implications for the direction of football throughout the Gippsland region”.
In regards to the latest developments, he told the Gazette: “It’s nice to have the AFL acknowledge that the volunteers in community football are being heard, and the AFL is listening. “This contribution they’re making here is a start towards a program of reconstructing community football. “The additional $3 million to be spent is also a major win, which - if utilised correctly will take a lot of pressure off volunteers. “I’ll continue to watch and participate in future developments, which will flow from this announcement.” Clubs throughout the area had started looking closely at their own backyard long before that fateful day in May. They clearly wanted more control of their own destiny. But May the 14th highlighted it. Then, growing numbers of football and netball people started urging AFL House to hear the voice of the bush - before, they feel, it’s too late, and irreparable damage has been done. White set up a Change.org petition calling on AFL House to listen to those at the grassroots level. He also wrote a letter to AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan calling for a true “community engagement model” in a review into regional and community football. “Our call for an independent review of the relationship between AFL Victoria and regional, (or) country football and netball is driven by the communities who rely on their clubs in galvanising the hard-working volunteers serving those communities,” it said. “The cost of administration has risen, the need for volunteers has increased, and yet there remains questionable support from AFL Vic - don’t believe me? Go ask (the) people who toil each weekend trying to keep their clubs active and their heads above water.”
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