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The year is almost at an end and it’s time to think about enrolling your child for 2021/2022. Whether you’re a first-timer with a Prep or just looking to move schools, our Education Choices wrap has plenty of options to suit any learner. The schools and early learning centres featured within these pages welcome any questions you might have and will find ways to provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice. Open up and take a look! Pictured: Students from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School
EDUCATION CHOICES So much more than just great results! ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2022 with limited places available for 2021. Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to join one of Australia’s leading regional schools.
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New primary adventures Moving with your child from early learning into primary school comes with new adventures and opportunities. Taking the first step into school is a milestone that can be accompanied by many questions. When change comes, it is not always easy to navigate and children need support as they move from infancy to independence. To provide the most supportive and nurturing process for families moving into prep, Heritage College offers a pathway to primary school called ‘Step into Prep’. The program provides a helpful information session for parents in a relaxed environment where families can meet their child’s educator with plenty of time for questions and answers. If you are considering prep for your child at Heritage College, we invite you to attend orientation day in Term 4. Orientation days allow incoming prep students to view the classroom spaces, meet their teacher and classmates and familiarise themselves with learning areas and activities. When the time comes to start prep, everything is familiar for both child and parents. In this way, making the move into school is less of a leap and more of a familiar ‘step’. During their prep year, children build confidence and develop literacy and numeracy skills through hands-on, play-based learning. Heritage College has specialist educators who provide a nurturing, supportive environment, delivering an introduction to Visual and Performing Arts and Language. Prep students interact with the broader campus community as they participate in the ‘buddies’ program with Year 5 students and other joint campus events.
New adventures await! The first year of primary school contains many rich learning experiences for academic, social and emotional growth. If you are considering Heritage College for your child in 2021 and beyond, contact our enrolments coordinator on 03 9796 0100. Enrolments are open throughout the lockdown period. To find out more, visit heritagecollege.vic.edu.au/prep.
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Dietitian’s simple lunchbox advice for back to school Making school lunchboxes is a task loathed by many parents. Deciding what food to send a child to school with can also be confusing. There’s so much conflicting advice about nutrition, not to mention school bans on certain foods due to allergies. But packing a school lunchbox doesn’t have to be laborious. Kate Di Prima is an accredited practising dietitian and spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia. Here, she gives simple advice on what food items should be included in school lunchboxes. A school lunchbox should include 4-5 food items. Quite often you see kids with these huge tackle boxes. Children, especially the preppies, will have no idea what to eat first. A lunchbox with four or five divisions is definitely big enough. I think most parents hate making school lunches. It’s a good idea to get your children involved - keep it simple, do some prep the
tabbouleh comes back uneaten because it’s gone soggy. Put the spread (avocado or butter) on the bread then keep the filling separate so the child can put the sandwich together. For little ones, try drying off the salad ingredients and put the ham on the bread with the salad in the middle to prevent the bread from going soggy. ITEM 2: This should be a piece of fresh fruit with edible skin to provide the child with fibre and important vitamins and minerals. It can be chopped up and put back together as a whole piece, or it can be chopped up into bite-sized pieces. ITEM 3: This item should be a calcium rich dairy food or equivalent such as milk, biscuits and cheese, yoghurt, custard or a smoothie. ITEM 4: A lunchbox should include some sort of vegetable. The last nutrition survey showed an astronomical number of adults who aren’t eating vegetables. Ones that go well in a lunchbox include carrots with hummus, green beans or cherry tomatoes.
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night before and talk to your kids about what they like. THE MAIN ITEM: The ‘hero feature’ of the lunchbox. It can be last night’s leftovers, a wrap, salad, sandwiches, sushi, soup or pasta. This item should contain the iron-rich protein whether it’s meat, legumes or tofu. Examples included tinned tuna, baked beans and chicken. This item sustains the child throughout the day and should be eaten first. If you are packing a sandwich think about the fillings. Often a sandwich with tomato or
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Celebrating top students This year Maranatha Christian School is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Dutch migrants established the school on Kidds Road, Doveton in 1970. The coronavirus has meant the celebrations and school community have looked very different than planned but students and the wider community pulled together to make the most of a unique school year. Online learning has presented many opportunities to improve students’ work-ready skills such as teamwork, digital literacy, critical thinking, presentation, and creativeness. Independence and initiative in the classroom is driven by the school’s continuous improvement to learning, and with the support of dedicated teachers and staff, students have been encouraged to lead online assemblies and activities. This time has also provided a wonderful opportunity for students in all year levels to try new things and seek activities that connect their favourite subjects or interests. Jenny Rus, Deputy Principal (Junior), highlighted several improvements to online learning and student engagement. “In Junior School the Seesaw app was introduced for Prep to Year 2 families which created a more flexible way to distribute and submit work and importantly to assist in formative academic assessment. Live virtual lessons continued for all Year 3 to Year 6 students, which allowed the planned curriculum to be followed and for students to continue to excel in their learning,” she said. Colleen Dutlow, Deputy Principal (Secondary), shared that “term 3 is an exciting time as the induction of the school leadership team occurs for the following year. We are passionate about seeing our students develop their
Students from all year levels are encouraged to be part of a leadership team to serve the school and wider community. servant leadership style for a life of service to the Lord wherever they may be.” Students from Junior, Middle and Senior School are encouraged to put forward their application for an interview to become part of a leadership team where they serve the school and wider community. Senior School students apply for a position on the Senate. Their tenure of leadership begins in Term 4 after being inducted during an assembly where they swear a pledge and are presented with their leadership badges
and ties. The Senate receive training and meet weekly with the Head of Senior School to plan activities that engage the school community. These activities, at times, raise funds and the funds are distributed to different organisations chosen by the group. The Senate puts on special programs that further connect students from different sections of the school to promote mental and spiritual health whilst cultivating a cohesive community amongst the students across year levels. It is special to see younger students rub shoulders with the older ones and natural
mentoring taking place. One of the very special things to witness is other students, who do not have a position on the Senate, putting their hands up to become involved in these programs. This year, the Induction Service took place via Zoom. Head of Senior School Ms De Zilva gave a speech on leadership and parents had the privilege of presenting their children with their badges and ties. It was a special service with the whole secondary school - students and staff, parents, grandparents and invited guests - all supporting the next group of student leaders.
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‘Future ready’ at St Paul’s St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School provides a strong foundation for your child’s future by seeking to bring out the best in every child, academically, spiritually and personally. Students are encouraged to reach their full potential with the provision of academic enrichment and support as necessary. In addition to a strong history of high academic achievement and excellent VCE results, St Paul’s also offers a wide range of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Students can discover who they are personally by engaging in an extensive co-curricular program of sporting, music, performing arts, personal development, outdoor education, visual arts, leadership and cultural activities. The Secondary School electives program commences much earlier at St Paul’s with students in Years 7-8 choosing their ‘own adventure’ through a broad range of specialist electives in technology, performing arts and visual arts fields. The three-year Careers Education Program at St Paul’s guides Years 10-12 students and their parents through a carefully staged and thoroughly considered decision-making process about future career goals to select a balanced and achievable three-year senior school program. The Elite Sports Performers (ESP) Program offered at St Paul’s from Years 7-12 currently assists over 50 students to achieve their sporting dreams while supporting them to achieve their best at school. The St Paul’s Academy of Music provides musical students the opportunity to obtain access to specialist training and performances along with musical mentoring opportunities with a dedicated focus for the professional development of their chamber, orchestral and musical skills.
St Paul’s students have access to a wide range of opportunities. The wellbeing of every student is a priority at St Paul’s. Highly experienced and caring staff are dedicated to identifying where appropriate support may be required. Students are guided by the school’s values of Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Respect which are
embedded into the school’s culture and parents can be assured their child will be happy, safe and respected. St Paul’s has been at the forefront with remote education this year, with their already implemented Learning Management System,
MyStPauls, contributing to two successful rounds of remote learning. With limited 2021 places, St Paul’s is taking enrolments for 2022 and welcomes you to contact their Enrolments Officer on 5623 5833 for further information.
Reaching full potential: Clear vision for confident lives Before your children even come to school, you, as parents, have taught them so much. They’ve learned to listen, to ask questions, to be filled with wonder, to say thank-you, to wash their hands, to pick up after themselves and to look out for each other. The job of staff at St Clare’s is to continue these life lessons and nurture the holistic development of each child. For the St Clare’s family, numeracy and literacy skills are core elements of education; but so is Religious Education – developing empathy, social justice and a strong moral compass. Staff encourage active play and healthy bodies; understanding other cultures through learning languages; and the confidence that comes with developing creativity through the performing and visual arts. Student achievement is measured not only by academic growth but by each child’s
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emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Being part of faith-filled community instills students with a sense of identity, a feeling of belonging and above all, a powerful sense of self-worth. At St Clare’s the aim is to have each child reach their potential; to be a well-rounded individual - within a supportive and caring learning environment. School tours are held by appointment. Please phone to book a tour 5940 6777 or email enrolments@stclaresofficer.catholic.
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State-of-the-art facilities, passionate staff, a genuine sense of self-worth and a clear vision based on Gospel values. This is what St Clare’s Primary School in Officer offers. As a new school which opened in 2015, enrolments at St Clare’s are growing rapidly. As part of the parish of St Patrick’s in Pakenham, the school is on site with the Early Learning Centre and the Officer campus of St Francis Xavier College. For those in the catchment area, this provides a seamless transition from early childhood to secondary education. Each learning space has been designed to provide a rich environment conducive to relevant, meaningful learning. Areas are spacious and well-resourced so as to meet the needs of the 21st Century learner. With the final stage of classrooms finished last year, this year the school will begin a new playground, sports field and major landscaping works.
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World class child care Melbourne’s south-east is the new epicentre of world-class childcare thanks to forward-thinking One Early Education CEO, Richard Rice. Transforming traditional childcare models, One Early Education combines state-of-theart facilities with play-based learning and an exclusive brain development program, specifically designed to provide the optimum environment for a child during their critical early years. “One of the main reasons families choose One is because of our uniquely awesome team of educators, dedicated to the children’s education and development,” said Richard Rice. “One Early Education’s industry-leading culture for holistic education allows us to cherrypick only the very best educators for our centres.” The purpose-built, state-of-the art centres in Officer, Clyde North and Cranbourne East each have an abundance of natural light and wonderful play spaces which allow opportunities for both structured and unstructured play, critical to a child’s optimal development. Innovative Covid-safe protocols ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at every centre. Feedback from families has been extremely positive, with many expressing gratitude for how safe and reassured they felt thanks to One’s proactive response to the pandemic. A nutritionist and on-site cook provide a seasonal menu for the children which is not only optimal for their bodies’ development, but also delicious, creating a positive association with healthy food from a young age. The outdoor spaces with abundant veggie gardens, climbing forts and natural elements all encourage gross motor development, while enrichment programs, underpinned by their
Outdoor spaces encourage gross motor development. exclusive brain development program, allow children to grow holistically. The first five years are critical to a child’s development as the foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid down. The One Early Education curriculum has been developed with the Australian child in mind and guided by the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. “The childcare sector is changing,” added Mr Rice, “and parents are demanding great facilities, high quality staff and importantly, enriching programs that provide incredible learning experiences.”
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Quality care for your child Worthington Place Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten offers a warm, friendly environment for your child. The privately operated centre aims to make your child’s experience feel like an extension of the family home, a place where they can learn and grow. Worthington works together with families to provide an environment that promotes quality care and education for your child; a place where they will be accepted for who they are; a place where laughter and play are cherished and where children’s innate curiosity is captured and given a chance to grow. Worthington offers a fully accredited, government recognised four-year-old kindergarten program, as well as a nursery room, toddler room and pre-kinder room for threeyear-olds. These rooms are complemented by natural, adaptable and welcoming outdoor learning environments where kids can explore, create, relax and play. Children are encouraged to make choices and discover while having fun in the well-resourced environments. At Worthington, children learn through play-based learning, on a wide range of topics and interests that encourage your child to become an open-minded, curious learner. Each activity is tailored to childrens’ needs to cater to their different learning styles. The centre provides a safe environment for all children. Nutritionally balanced meals are provided throughout the day, following a fourweek, seasonally changing menu. All types of allergies are catered for and fresh fruit and vegetables are in all main meals. The Worthington Place curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the concepts of belonging, being and becom-
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Wishing our Year 12s well after most unusual year By Harriet Shing MP, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Region Congratulations and well done to every single Year 12 student heading into Term 4. You have worked so hard to get through an extraordinarily tough year and you’ve persisted through remote learning, isolation, and huge changes to the way you connect with your teachers, families and friends. Year 12 in any year is exhausting enough, but Year 12 in 2020 has required you and your teachers to go above and beyond, in all that you’ve done.
And so as you work towards your final assessments and the end of the year, I hope that you can also find some time to recognise and celebrate just how much you have achieved, and that you also know that no matter what your final results are, you have given your all, and done your very best. I also hope that you are planning to rest and recover and reconnect with the people most important to you, before taking your next step - whether that’s an apprenticeship, a job, further study or even a gap year. Congratulations and very best wishes for your last weeks at school; we are so proud of you.
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Healthy habits for life Cardinia Lakes ELC is helping children build lifelong healthy eating habits with support from the Monash Healthy Achievement Program. With up to 67 percent of a child’s daily dietary intake consumed each day at the centre, Casey the onsite chef, supports the team in instilling healthy eating habits in every child. The centre is working towards all six of the Achievement Program’s health priority areas: Physical Activity, SunSmart; Safe Environments; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs; Healthy Eating and Oral Health. Centre manager Tamika Hicks said: “We’ve been Achievement Program members for two years and are working hard to support our children to lead healthy lifestyles. Our main focus has been on healthy eating and oral health. We have a partnership with Cardinia Lakes Dental Clinic to ensure all our three and four year olds get six-monthly dental checks. We have also had Casey come on board our team, who is a qualified chef with 10 years’ experience. The children are loving her menus and are being exposed to lots of new tastes from traditional dishes from all around the world.” The children love to grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs. They have a worm farm that they tend to with their food scraps, and use worm juice to fertilise their seedlings. Conversations are rich with language about nutrition at lunchtime, with educators role modelling healthy eating behaviours with the
Children have an improved attitude towards healthy eating at Cardinia Lakes ELC. children. The Centre has developed a healthy eating policy that is widely promoted. Their new menus will be shared with families at the end of the year via a cookbook. To ensure the menus are reaching the recommended percentage of a child’s dietary intake the chef creates a menu which is then
entered into the Healthy Achievement Program’s FoodChecker to make sure it complies with the Victorian menu planning guidelines for early childhood services. That way they are certain that the meals are nutritious and support long-term growth and development. The centre has seen a widespread positive
impact, with improved health awareness and attitudes towards healthy eating as well as an awareness regarding oral health. To book a tour of the centre please call 9066 1144, visit their website at www.cardinialakeselc.com.au or email manager@cardinialakeselc.com.au
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Heritage College offers Christian education from Early Learning through to Year 12. Situated in Narre Warren South and Officer, both campuses are set on metropolitan and semi-rural properties. The College’s mission is to provide quality Christian education that develops the mind, body and spirit, with the goal of seeing each student become a vital and compassionate member of the community.
Helen Staindl, our Principal, was born and raised in Gippsland and has been a Principal in Stratford, Melbourne, Geelong and now at St Clare’s Catholic Primary School in Officer. She has studied both internationally and locally and has Masters Degrees in Theology and Education as well as further degrees in Religious Education and Administration. Helen was a member of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Board for many years and has broad experience in the Catholic and Private sectors and with the International Baccalaureate Program.
The shared College values of respect, resilience, service and excellence shape learning and curricular activities. These values are demonstrated through classroom practice, displays and service-based activities in the community. A focus on service is reinforced from early years right through to Year 12, with opportunities to serve in the local community. A growing alumni demonstrates the College’s commitment to achievement and success as evidenced in the chosen careers of graduating students. In partnership with dedicated staff, Heritage College is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all who are associated with the College; every student, every family, the local community and beyond.
When not at school, Helen performs and tours with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus and has sung at the MCG Grand Final, the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics and with celebrities including John Farnham.
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Pakenham Secondary College is home to a dynamic teaching group, dedicated student body and wide range of opportunities. With a rich 50 year history in our region, we place our students at the centre of all that we do. More than ever, the College is providing a range of pathways for students to follow with confidence. Academic results that are constantly improving and are complemented with excellent sporting and co-curricular participation. The College’s values hinge upon the acronym SOAR, which in turn has inspired the eagle in the school’s logo. SOAR S ocial and personal responsibility Everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment. O pportunities for all All members of the school community are provided with a variety of learning opportunities to further develop themselves and participate in the decision making process of the school. A chieving personal best We expect that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence. R espect and relationships We recognise the importance of productive relationships, with all members of the school community showing respect for themselves, others and the environment. I would like to welcome you and your children to our College community.
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Helen has a deep understanding and awareness of student learning and wellbeing. As the Principal of a new school, she has been responsible for establishing a vibrant learning culture at St Clare’s and ensuring that the needs of the students are at the forefront of the growth of the school. That is why education is her passion. St Clare’s is a Catholic School called to serve the local community, to teach the Catholic faith, to promote educational excellence and to nurture the growth and well-being of all students, families and staff.
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Ending on a high A group of Pakenham firefighters have concluded their noble quest to raise much needed funds and awareness for mental health. With the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb - which was set to take place on 12 September - called off, the five firefighters instead embraced a virtual version of the popular fundraising challenge. Kicking off on RUOK Day on 10 September and finishing up on World Mental Health Day on 10 October, 1st Lieutenant Chris Poulton joined firefighters Brayden Carr, Jarod Mann, Adrian Rowe and Russell Cotterell in taking up the challenge. “We are acutely aware that mental health is the underlying crisis of Covid-19, so we virtually took the challenge to collectively climb a million steps for mental health,” Mr Poulton said. Almost $9500 was raised by the group, with the Pakenham brigade sitting second on the station leader board. Mr Poulton said he was “stoked” to have helped raise such an impressive figure during a disrupted year. “This year was different, not only due to Covid but because this is the first time we at Pakenham have had a team,” he added.
“It’s been great to have a team this year and to be in the top leaders’ board, finishing up only $104 shy of the top. “Starting on R U OK DAY and finishing on World Mental Health day was just so fitting for the cause.” A whopping 4,473,484 steps were climbed this year and a collective $213,604 was raised for Lifeline, the Black Dog Institute and the 000 Foundation. Prior to the event, CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said it was “fantastic“ to see mental health remain a hot topic for firefighters. “This year has been incredibly tough on the mental health of the entire community, including emergency services personnel,” Mr Cook said. “The Stair Climb provides friendly competition, great exercise and raises vital funds to support mental health services.” World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health. The donations page will remain open until the end of October. To donate: https://www. firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/pakenham/.
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Masks made in Pakenham cently moved its headquarters to Pakenham, invested in during 2020. “This work will continue to advance Aquaterro’s growth and expansion, and in hiring Australians for an Australian owned company,” Mr Bulte said. Industry Support and Recovery Minister Martin Pakula said Aquaterro were at the “forefront” of assisting in the Covid response. “The ability of Victorian manufacturers to adapt and produce the goods that we need in a pandemic has been remarkable,” he said. Premier Daniel Andrews said the masks would be made available to Victorians with chronic or complex health conditions, people with a disability, those in high-density living arrangements and other vulnerable groups. “This order will ensure people who need them most have access to a mask to keep them and their loved ones safe,” he said. “Masks have been a critical part of reducing the spread of coronavirus and will be even more important as restrictions ease and people will start moving more freely in the community.” From Monday 12 October, all Victorians will be required to wear a fitted mask. Face shields, bandanas or scarves, which were previously allowed but not recommended as face coverings, are no longer permitted. The first batch of the new masks are expected to be delivered from this week, with the remaining stock to be delivered before Christmas.
By Mitchell Clarke A Pakenham company will produce 200,000 reusable masks to the coronavirus frontline before Christmas. Aquaterro, a major supplier to the Department of Defence and Australia’s law enforcement, was one of six companies chosen by the State Government to provide 1.2 million masks. Around 700,000 will be distributed to local government offices, health centres, pharmacies and general practices, as well as disability service providers, home and community care services and mental health services, while the remainder will go to the government’s stockpile to be accessed as necessary. Aquaterro founder and managing director Graeme Bulte said the company was proud to be awarded a State Government contract to produce textile face masks, compliant with the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. “Our company has always sought to provide support to those in harms way,” Mr Bulte said. “This contract to provide WHO compliant masks to those on the front lines, and those in need of masks who cannot otherwise access them is absolutely in keeping with our purpose.” He added the contract demonstrated the “combined strength, quality and capability” of Aquaterro’s textile design and manufacturing. The opportunity will also utilise the expanded technical sewing and large-scale cutting technology the company, who only re-
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Thoughtful response: Localised mental health approach A localised mental health report has been submitted to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System (RCVMHS). The findings from two mental health workshops held by Bass MP Jordan Crugnale in Pakenham and Wonthaggi late last year coincide with October being mental health month. “Mental health is a priority that needs addressing,” Ms Crugnale said. “Here in the electorate of Bass it is no different. People are crying out - for help, for support, for appropriate programs and services across a myriad of settings.” The key findings of the December workshops identified a lack of services in the Bass electorate, along with a need to improve service provision, increase accessibility and work to remove the stigma around mental health.
Ms Crugnale’s workshops aimed to gather further information and input from the community, facilitate local conversations and create a reference document with localised information. Representatives from over 200 community groups and organisations were invited to attend, with local schools, men’s sheds, sporting clubs, councils, volunteers, health professionals and faith groups getting involved. “The different perspectives, local knowledge and contributions from those who participated were invaluable,” Ms Crugnale said. “Across Bass, we have incredible professionals, mental health practitioners and service providers keen to make a difference.” The summary report has been described as a working document reporting on the findings from the workshops, where participants were posed five questions about men-
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tal health in their community over a roundtable setting. Ms Crugnale intends to host an additional series of workshops across the electorate to discuss local implementation of the recommendations from the RCVMHS, once they are released next year. “It’s a top priority of mine to help ensure everyone has access the mental health support they need,” she explained. “I hosted these workshops late last year for that very reason, and now as we find ourselves amidst a pandemic, improving access to these critical services has never been so important. “I look forward to working with the community to identify how we can implement the findings from the RCVMHS. “I want to thank everyone who has participated so far. I’ve been deeply moved by their willingness to lend their voices to this issue and for all the generous contributions.”
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Podcast delves into Big C By Jessica Anstice Cancer is a tough topic for most, but a series of podcasts has been developed by two women to help start the conversation and discuss the ripple effects of a diagnosis. Co-hosts Kim Landy and Suzanne Neate recently launched the first episode of their podcast, The Aftershock, after losing their mums to cancer. While shedding light on rare cancers, the podcast’s purpose is to explore stories and talk about the lesser known side of cancer. Ms Landy, a former Star photographer who grew up in Lysterfield, lost her mum, Joy, to bowel cancer early this year. “I was commuting back and forth from Melbourne to visit her in Warragul when she was ill and I was listening to a lot of health based podcasts, but I could never find a cancer focused podcast that wasn’t overly medical and that resonated with me or my experience as a family member caring for somebody with cancer,” Ms Landy said. “Suzanne and I share an unfortunate bond of losing our mothers to cancer and although their stories are incredibly different, we’ve found much solace sharing our experiences of love, grief, loss and the curveballs that come with cancer. “After losing my mum in April, Suz and I put our heads together and decided to make a podcast called The Aftershock Podcast.” The pair talk about the chain of events following a cancer diagnosis, speak to those who have lost loved ones, those living with cancer, along with medical professionals on the front line. Following the loss of her mother, Teresa, in 2016, Ms Neate immediately set about making a difference. She started The Aftershock with a start-up attitude, to shine a light on the lesser known
Co-hosts Kim Landy and Suzanne Neate recently launched the first episode of their podcast, The Aftershock, after losing their mums to cancer. ‘forgotten’ cancers that don’t receive anywhere near as much research funding as those such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. The not-for-profit organisation aims to ad-
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Trainers want to take lead By Mitchell Clarke A Berwick dog trainer is pleading with the State Government to allow trainers back to work, citing fears of increased aggression and a rise in dog attacks. Judi Buchan, who volunteers her time to train dogs, said it was “non-sensical” the current restrictions didn’t allow one-on-one training in public places. “We fall under education and also welfare, but somewhere along the way, we seem to have fallen off someone’s desk and it’s as though we have never existed,” she explained. “It is also very non-sensical that it is now recently deemed safe for personal trainers to be able to resume their work one-on-two and outdoors, yet not safe for dog behaviourist/ trainers to do the same - or even one-on-one.” Under Stage 4, dog trainers and behaviourists are prohibited from providing any physical services. “We’re very limited in what we can do at an online level,” Ms Buchan said. “We are dealing with sentient beings, and it’s not just the dog but also the dog’s owners who must be taken into account when advice is delivered.” During the past two months, Ms Buchan and many others in the industry - have been assisting pet owners over the phone or Zoom. “This is not easy as demonstration is a big part of a dog-owner’s learning. Being very aware of giving responsible advice, I know that in the more dangerous cases, I am severely limited in what I can suggest they do,” she explained. “What might be appropriate and work well with one dog could well prove disastrous for another. In the absence of being able to meet their dog, to read the dog in every aspect of its body language, which is of course the strongest communication used by dogs, this can change in the blink of an eye and these are the nuances we need to be aware of when we are putting in best practice for the dog.” Ms Buchan also said socialisation was crucial, particularly during a pup’s critical period of development.
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She said a lack of sufficient and properly conducted socialisation could ultimately result in bite injuries. “Of course when any animal is fearful it can provoke a defence response,” she said. “This is not because the dog is a bad dog,
but simply because he and his owners have been prohibited from the education they need. “And it won’t be their fault for making those mistakes - the responsibility will fall upon the government for the decisions it made which have precluded us from being able to provide the education and services that would have
avoided these events in the first place. It is so vital that dogs be brought up to be good, stable tempered, well-mannered, community members.” Ms Buchan said the frustration and desperation in the community was evident, with some people even expressing direct anger at her because she can’t take bookings. “I broke down in tears the other day, after a row of phone calls, all pleading for help because their dogs’ behaviours were becoming very concerning, if not already quite dangerous and because I could not do a damn thing about it as I should be able to do,” she said. “I hear despair and anguish, on a daily basis. People have dogs who are now no longer pups and behaviours which are becoming unfavourable are becoming more obvious to them, and more dangerous. “Their dog is their family member and they love their dog but it’s all going wrong for them, I have to tell them I’m not allowed to help them in the way they need, and they are left to feel hung out to dry.” Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin said the situation was an example of “just another group” not having their voices heard by the State Government. “Animal welfare is just as important as human welfare and dog training is an essential part of ensuring our pets are happy and healthy in their homes and the community,“ he said. A State Government spokeswoman said restrictions must be eased “gradually“ to limit the movement of people across Victoria. “We have consulted with a large range of industries across the state to develop our roadmap and we’ll continue to work with them as we safely ease restrictions and move towards achieving Covid Normal,“ she said. “Dog trainers like many other businesses can currently operate in regional Victoria and are expected to re-open in metropolitan Melbourne at the third step, subject to public health advice.“ To sign the petition: https://www.change. org/p/pet-dog-industry-get-melbourne-dogtrainers-back-in-operation.
Teens arrested by Gang Crime Squad By Mitchell Clarke A Berwick teen and a Cranbourne teen were among four people to be nabbed in Melbourne’s west by the Gang Crime Squad. Four young men, aged between 16 and 17, were arrested and charged with a string of offences, after they were caught by police travelling in an allegedly stolen vehicle on the Western Highway in Rockbank at about 1am on Sunday morning, 11 October. That vehicle, a Volkswagen Passat, was allegedly stolen from a Springvale address just days earlier on 8 October.
A 17-year-old Cranbourne man and a 16-year-old Dandenong man have been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, conduct endangering life and bail offences. The duo were remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Meanwhile, two other teens, a 16-year-old Berwick man and a 16-year-old Endeavour Hills man, were also charged with theft of a motor vehicle and conduct endangering life. The pair have since been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date. The arrests, which were carried out by police from the Gang Crime Squad and South-
ern Metro Region, formed part of Operation Alliance. The state-wide operation aims to combat predicted increases in certain high harm offences as coronavirus restrictions are slowly lifted or reduced. Operation Alliance will be ongoing in various parts of the state with a range of regional units and members from Crime Command coming together in a joint effort to deter and disrupt the anticipated increase in offences. Anyone with information about offences or gang activity should contact Crime Stoppers.
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I write from the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) to highlight that there is no question that across Australia, people’s mental health conditions have escalated significantly. It is due to fear, anxiety and social isolation. Covid-19 has hit the community very hard indeed. What is very troubling is that 54 per cent of people with a mental illness do not access any kind of treatment. Close to seven in 10 of all GP presentations are now people with mental health issues. That’s where the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia comes in. We have a special hotline designed to help people work out where they can get help. It is a free service available to readers in your area. Readers should simply call 1800 985 944.
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Tuesday 13 October, a story was published to the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette and Berwick Star News Facebook page about Santa photos being socially distanced at Fountain Gate. Here is how our readers reacted online: Joanne Carson: So all our new babies can’t get a photo with him. They are going to be scared of Santa next year when they are allowed to sit on his knee so sad! Nicole Mcintyre: So Santa photos are ok but school photos are not ... explain this one. Let photographers into the schools to take class photos. Cathy Dorrian-Van Der Zwart: You might as well have him on a screen from the North Pole. Tim Holland: As stupid as it is, it just sums up this year looking back at old photos you
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State grants focus on food One off food grants of up to $75,000 are on offer to assist Casey community food relief organisations. Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan on Monday 12 October launched the State Government’s new $5 million Community Food Relief Fund. The fund aims to support local community organisations supplying food to Victorians in need, with grants of up to $75,000 available. Funding may be used to purchase infrastructure, such as refrigerated vans or updated IT and management software, develop innovative food relief delivery models, support COVID safe practices or to attract new volunteers to support the delivery of food programs. The grants are open to community food relief organisations, including those in partner-
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Firm fighting to survive By Jessica Anstice Berwick businessman Harry Hutchinson goes to work every day to sit behind the register and stare out the front window at an empty street. Owner of Harry’s Clothing, the retailer wonders if his 15 years’ of hard work and love will survive this year. With no end date to the harsh coronavirus restrictions, he says his mental health is starting to “play havoc”. “The restrictions have affected my business immensely due to the ongoing scenario that we’re having: stage one, two, three and four - it’s just continuing and there is no end,” Mr Hutchinson said. “The further it goes on, the harsher the restrictions. “All of us who work in retail anywhere in metro Melbourne are suffering because of it, through no fault of their own. We’re receiving government handouts to survive.” Along with many other businesses across metropolitan Melbourne, Harry’s Clothing, in Loveridge Walk off High Street, has been inconsistently opening and closing for the last six months. Since the tough Stage 4 restrictions were put into play, it’s been closed for more than six weeks, only operating online and for click and collect. “I’ve been closed for six weeks now in these restrictions but even when the prior restrictions were in place there were few people walking around the streets as they were told not to shop even though we were allowed to open,” he recalled. “I’m a retail on-seller so it’s difficult because when people look up my products, they go straight to the source which is my supplier, so the supplier gets the first bite of the cherry unless they specifically look up Harry’s Clothing. “It is generating some sales but certainty
Mr Hutchinson said business is now down by about 90 per cent, forcing him to lean on JobKeeper and savings to survive. 218074 not enough to survive on.” Mr Hutchinson said business is now down by about 90 percent, forcing him to lean on JobKeeper and savings to survive. Before Covid-19, Mr Hutchinson’s small business would see an average of seven customers enter the shop each day. But now it’s just him and his two casual employees. “It’s a case of living off savings and JobKeeper, which is terrific, and we would’ve been long gone if it wasn’t for that, but you can’t run a business on that,” he said. “We’ve still got commitments - we’ve still got rates and all the bills from running the business, but we have no one coming in and spending any money. “I am extremely worried that if this goes beyond the 19th of this month that a number of businesses may close, and I could be one of them.” Premier Daniel Andrew’s announcement, on Sunday 11 October, indicating that metropolitan Melbourne would not be taking large
Berwick businessman Harry Hutchinson goes to work every day to stare out the front window at an empty street. 218074 steps out of lockdown, crushed Mr Hutchinson. “I believe all businesses should’ve gone under the same bucket. A business like mine is being classified as a business like a shopping centre where there’s thousands of people go-
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Schools across Casey are being encouraged to do their part in responding to the mental health crisis. Just under half of Australian children have reported concern for their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, citing heightened levels of loneliness and isolation, according to figures from Reach Out. In a bid to combat to the concerning statistic, Peer Support Australia’s annual ‘Talkand-Walk-a-Thon’ has returned, encouraging students to foster stronger relationships with their peers. The purpose of the walkathon is to encourage communication and exercise, which are vital building blocks towards good mental health. During the event, students are encouraged to reach out by talking to their peers and developing new friendships and strengthening their relationships. Peer Support Australia CEO Greg Cantwell said the event was now more important than ever. He said after a year of social distancing and disruption, building relationships in school was “much needed”. “Our program has always been important but the mental health effects on school-aged children during Covid-19 have been even more prominent this year,” Mr Cantwell said. “This year has been an unsettling time for students and teachers alike. “Some children and young people are still experiencing disruption to their routine and
usual school rituals such as graduations and other celebrations. “Providing COVID-safe experiences for students to reconnect with their school community is critical for the mental health and wellbeing of our young people.” With Victorian schools still experiencing disruptions, which are planned to last throughout the remainder of 2020, this year’s Talk-and-Walk-a-Thon is designed to be flexible and adaptable to whatever format schools are currently operating. “The great thing about the Talk-and-Walka-Thon is how it caters to the different needs of students and schools regardless of whether they are at school or a mixture of school based and remote learning” Mr Cantwell said. “We are especially encouraging schools that are recommencing in-person teaching to use the Talkand-Walk-a-Thon as an opportunity for students to reconnect, while remote learning students can use the talking points included in our toolkit to start online conversations.” The 2020 event coincides with National Mental Health Month this October. Peer Support Australia is encouraging schools around the nation to participate on a day of their choice throughout the month as a way to promote mental health and wellbeing. The format of the event is designed to be flexible, with the walk’s distance, location and participating year levels able to be adapted to suit each school’s needs. Participation is free and schools can register to participate by heading to www.peersupport.edu.au. Registered schools will receive a Talk-andWalk-a-Thon toolkit.
Image upgrade: New look for Catholic Education The governance body that oversees Catholic schools in south-east Victoria has unveiled a new logo. Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, said the new brand reflects the “optimism and energy” of Catholic schools in the Casey and Cardinia region. “Our Catholic schools are welcoming, hope-filled communities, led by expert teachers. We strive to support them to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student,” she said. “The layers in the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) logo represent our solidarity as a community of faith, and the uplifting shape symbolises our focus on
personal growth and continuous improvement.” DOSCEL worked with Drouin-based studio Design with Zach to create the new brand. The 44 schools directed and served by DOSCEL - including St Francis Xavier College, St Peter’s College and St Patrick’s Primary, will retain their individual logos and mottos. “While there have been some significant changes behind the scenes of Catholic education in the last few years, the focus of our school communities, to offer every student the opportunity to grow in the knowledge and love of God while achieving their personal best, remains constant,” Ms Kirkwood said.
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Home to national treasure By Jessica Anstice The developers behind a proposed world-class art gallery in Harkaway, that will house a $500 million art collection, are reassuring residents that their $50 million investment will benefit the community in more ways than not. Publicity-shy businessman and local, Lindsay Hogg, is in discussion with the State Government to have his enormous art collection donated to a proposed art gallery at 193-209 King Road, called Rosemaur. Under the proposed plans, which are currently being assessed by the Planning Minister, the eight hectare site would accommodate about 600 patrons and feature a 140-seat restaurant and function centre, plus two dwellings for the gallery. While the proposal is currently undergoing a six-week community consultation, there has been a community uproar, with residents opposing the idea in fear of it “changing the amenity” of Harkaway. Residents are also concerned the site would damage the green wedge zone and is “entirely out of character for the area”. But Rosemaur architect and project coordinator, Danielle Peck, has assured residents that the facility will attract visitation to the area, which will have beneficial effects for all local businesses, and will create future job opportunities. In response to the site affecting the green wedge zone, she said Rosemaur will protect, conserve and enhance the biodiversity, natural resources, scenic landscapes and heritage of the area with its proposed natural regeneration
Publicity-shy businessman and local, Lindsay Hogg, is in discussion with the State Government to have his enormous art collection donated to a proposed art gallery at 193-209 King Road, called Rosemaur. of the landscape through planting, management and the establishment of a bird sanctuary. “Rosemaur will protect and enhance the existing rural living areas by delivering 75,000 square metres of open space, and provide benefit to the local community through access to these grounds during operating hours for their
prising more than 150 works. “Putting together this art collection for the past 40 years has been my passion,” Mr Hogg said. “But as I got older, I had to ask myself what I would do with a collection that boasts some of the great art work of Europe.” His collection includes iconic pieces of art from Horace Vernet’s Battle of the Pont d’Arcole to Francis Bacon’s Blood on the Floor; Luca Giordano’s Lucretia to Egon Schiele’s Eros; from Gustav Klimt’s Three Ages of Woman to Otto Dix’s Three Women; from CRW Nevinson’s Road to Ypres to L.S. Lowry’s Industrial Landscape; and Stanley Spencer’s Altar Piece, Crucifiction to his Adoration of Girls. “These works of art describe the extremes of the human condition in a very personal way. One thing I do know is that breaking it up is not an option,” he added. “This country, where my parents Rose and Maurice came as migrants from Britain in the mid-1930s, has been wonderful to our family, and I fervently believe by donating this collection to the people of Victoria I honour my parents, whom, along with Australia, I owe everything. “Our vision for this project has always been one that sits in harmony with the picturesque rolling landscape of the Dandenong foothills, and offers the greater region an extraordinary cultural asset. “It’s a big picture project that will deliver a world-class art institution that will always be available to the public.”
enjoyment,” she said. “It will preserve the landscape as the proposal does not seek to subdivide the land. “Rosemaur will also deliver sustainable land management practices and infrastructure provision with the inclusion of numerous lowlying native gardens, tree planting and a bird sanctuary.” Another major concern among residents is increased traffic along the otherwise quiet country road. Traffic engineers at Cardno reported that King Road currently sees about 250 vehicle movements per day. The report anticipates additional traffic generation resulting from an average of 165 vehicles a day from Monday to Thursday and 255 vehicles a day Friday to Sunday. “Although this obviously represents additional traffic to this section of King Road, it’s our firmly held belief that it will be manageable and cause minimal disruption to the local community,” Ms Peck added. If approved by Casey Council at its 20 October meeting, Ms Peck said the development would provide around 300 jobs during the construction phase and 150 jobs once established, providing opportunities for locals, and their children. The site will also offer a classroom or community space for schools and groups in the region to utilise and the gallery will be open for local artists to exhibit their work. A private man, over the past four decades Mr Hogg has amassed one of the country’s most prized private collections of art, com-
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First look at new school By Mitchell Clarke The community has been given a first official look inside what an average day will look like at Pakenham’s newest public secondary school. Two new videos have provided families with a virtual tour of Edenbrook Secondary College, as well as an insight into the day-to-day activities of the school. Edenbrook, which is one 100 new public schools to be built under the State Government, will open to a foundation Year 7 cohort in 2021. The school, named after the nearby Edenbrook wetlands, has been fully funded for stage one works to include a state-of-the-art STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) building, a visual arts building, learning community and two outdoor play courts. Temporary administration facilities - including reception, staff offices and a sick bay - will initially be housed within the visual arts building, until further funding can be accessed through State Budgets. Once future stages have been completed, the school buildings will cater for a maximum 1200 student enrolment. Students will begin their school day with a mentor group at 8.53am, and have five classes of just under an hour, before the school day finishes at 3pm. They will be required to wear a compulsory yet “stylish and practical” uniform, made up of a mix of dark green and navy blue colours. The school has elected to teach French as an official language, and English will be offered as a second language, if required. Founding principal Johanna Walker said she was “absolutely delighted” to introduce herself to the school community. Ms Walker has been working in education across a number of sectors since the mid 1990s. “I really do feel that having a variety of experiences has really enabled me to have some depth in my career and have a lot that I can add to a school,” she said. “I have been principal prior to accepting this role and have found working at a number of schools (has been) just a great way to get to know people and really hone my expertise before coming here. “I really feel strongly that a great secondary school gives students opportunities to explore, ignites their passions and allows them to work collaboratively with other staff and students.” Ms Walker’s senior teaching team will feature Zoe Carolan and Daniel Webber as assistant principals, while Joanne Clifton has been appointed business manager. Ms Walker said the Edenbrook teaching staff would hold “really high” expectations of students and their engagement with the curriculum. “We’re really wanting to give them the opportunity to experience a range of situations, subjects and experiences that are really going to drive them with what they’re going to with their lives once they’ve left the school,” she said. “I think it’s going to be great to welcome the Year 7s next year to start on the exciting journey ... I can’t wait for it to start.”
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Coming out of the dark 2020 has been difficult, to say the least. It has thrown us challenges we could never have dreamed of. Covid-19 has seen Melbournians in lock down for a majority of the year and it has affected us all. Those who live alone are feeling isolated and lonely, unable to engage in the face to face interactions with friends and family that they’re used to. Our children have adapted to learning from home, online, away from their teachers, routines and friends. Many have lost their jobs and faced financial difficulty. We have faced an aged care crisis, resulting in sadness and grief. Some have worked from home, parents have taken on the task of teaching their children and we’ve watched the daily Covid-19 cases yo-yo each and every day. It’s a lot. Whilst we recognise the difficulties, we know there is light at the end of the tunnel as the lifting of Stage 4 restrictions approaches. This, in itself, causes us a different set of challenges as we will need to adapt and accept change once again. These constant changes can affect our mental health in many ways. St John of God Pinelodge Clinic is holding a free Facebook Live event, hosted by psychologist Dr David Young and nurse manager, Jess Laurito. Together, they will offer their expert advice on a range of topics, including: Managing change Managing social anxiety and re-establishing connections Looking after yourself through Covid-19 restrictions and job uncertainty Viewers will also have the opportunity to ask questions. It’s important to know that if you’re struggling, you’re not alone, and there
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People shouldn’t feel like they have to put up with joint and muscle pain during the current health crisis, according to the team at Casey Osteopathic Health Service. Owner Dr Spyro Antoniou encouraged patients to visit the Beaconsfield based practice where they will be treated in a sanitised, hygienic environment with staff maintaining social distancing and other precautions where practicable. Dr Antoniou and his team are working hard with other allied health professionals to ensure as many people can be treated as possible without adding extra burdens on general practice and hospitals. Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. Treatment is suitable for all ages, including children, the elderly and pregnant women. Osteopaths use techniques that include
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Strzelecki Realty www.strzeleckirealty.com.au 23 McDonald Street, Morwell $329,000 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 living, double garage, double carport This property has been kept wonderfully and even contains a piece of Australian history. Corner Upper Middle Creek Rd & Middle Creek Road, Yinnar South $320,000 approx. 11 acres Zoned Rural Residential Build your home here STCA
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Stay connected locally! Read the Gazette. Federation University Berwick student Chase Richardson’s road to his chosen career has been anything but direct.
Starting university can be daunting, but it doesn’t compare to going back as a mature age student. Federation University Berwick student Chase Richardson’s road to his chosen career has been anything but direct. After completing a Bachelor of Arts at Federation University’s Mt Helen campus in 2013, Mr Richardson became a residential youth worker, taking a break to care for his sick father, and working in the funeral industry. He then decided to return to university to study for a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the university’s Berwick campus. Following his second degree, Mr Richardson aims to gain local employment in the field of psychology. “In late 2017 I realised that I had developed a curiosity about how people work from my past roles, and with an understanding that my purpose in life is to help people, I decided to take the plunge and enrol in the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Fed Uni,” he said. “Returning to study was very daunting at first, I was essentially putting my life on hold to follow a dream that may or may not work out. “Within the first few weeks of returning to class I knew that I had made the right decision, I was really enjoying the content and I had developed a great rapport with my lecturers, all of whom have remained committed to supporting and nurturing my academic success.” Mr Richardson has not let being a mature age student stop him from thriving by joining in on social activities, societies and immersing himself in the university culture. As founding member of the Psychology Society, he won the 2019 FedUni Club and Society award, and has been nominated in the 2020 awards for his contribution to the university during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The highlight for me has definitely been the support I get from the faculty - that has been absolutely amazing,” he said. “I think the major distinction for me between St Helen and Berwick is the community because Berwick is still quite a small campus at this stage - everybody knows everybody. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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There are growing calls for a “buddy be implemented system” to for people living alone during the Covid-19 pandemic . Liberal Gembroo called on the State k MP Brad Battin has Government to New Zealand initiative follow which links people a ing by themselve livs. “Many people live alone, are out of and have no social work connection during Mr Battin said. Stage 4,” “The governme nt partners to connect, has allowed intimate and it is only fair person can nominate a single their isolation bubble.” a buddy to allow into That idea has been welcomed by an woman who has Officer lived by herself for the past year. Beth, who didn’t want to use her real name, said the pandemic , strictions, had been in particular Stage 4 rethe most difficult her. time for “Personally, I don’t feel loneliness that ten. I was an only ofchild so I’m used alone, but this has been different,” to being plained. she ex“It’s a different feeling to when your family or friends go away on a time. There’s nothingholidays for months at that separates er than being not legally allowed to us oth- The State Government said it was vital to other.” see each limit physical interaction to slow the spread To make matters In June, calls of the virus. 208185 over 10 kilometre worse, Beth’s parents live July, as Stage were up by 47 percent while in Picture: STEWART s away, so she’s wasn’t the same 3 restrictions were CHAMBERS as physical contact. meet them at a halfway unable to calls again reintroduced, doubled point to exercise. “It’s not quite the same time last year. when compared to the “People with intimate same as seeing someone want to acknowledge just how in person, which difficult it is for partners can travel people’s general gives 20 to 30 kilometre Lakeside Psycholog mental health and s can boost well-bein rise to oxytocin and that in y clinical psycholog wellbeing, particular for those provides emotiona at a time, and I get that, it Michael Tomek g,” he explained ist . l support. I get a said “There really is providing mental health condition already experiencing lot of emo- was tricky, tional support from a need for our but a compassionate exemptions people and my friends and family vulnerable s,” Ms Crugnale it may fall under I can’t see them,” approach was said. but needed. “Whilst many a medical exempshe said. tion, so I would have found new ways of say to people who “It’d be nice if you “The levels of loneliness gling to speak to are strug- connecting, whether through could nominate their doctor or support video calls with person, even if and isolation in family or friends, it was just to catch that one this crisis are just extraordin and get some of discovering new exception or documen service classes or twice a week. ary. The mental up once health impact hobbies or online, or going Most people are tation. from this pandemic “We can’t risk sticking to concernin guidelines and worsening mental is just so so one who lives nearby, for a walk with somearen’t travelling g,” he said. there health, needs further five kilometres or I totally recognise to be some flexibility than “A lot of these people breaching curfew, peounderstanding and my ple who live on their think this would be any different.” so I don’t their own or have been have always lived on job and have is that police are doing a great connection formats own may not have the been single, on hand, or the social quite compassionate but their Calls to Beyond around this time Blue’s support services and about family networks.” has really been tested,coping this.” creased by 66 percent in- ing an increased in April and 60 percent strain on their mental causLabor Bass MP Jordan Beyond Blue’s in May, compared free Coronavirus health.” vital Crugnale said it Mr Tomek said to the same time to limit physical Mental was Wellbeing Service catching up with in 2019. interaction to slow is available 24/7 over the phone friends spread of the by calling the 1800 512 348. or through video virus. platforms 12418633-LN21 “These are such -19 For immediate help, challenging times contact Lifeline and I 11 14. on 13 12455254-CG33
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“The fact that we are a really tight knit community is really good and it has really helped.” In the lead up to Federation’s Return to Study information night on Wednesday 14 October, Mr Richardson is encouraging those who would like to consider a new career path through mature age study. The event will provide prospective mature age students with the opportunity to learn about the benefits and available options for taking up study later in life. “It has been a very different experience to going to university straight out of school,” he added. “I have more bills and commitments then I did when I was 18, but I also have more life experience behind me and more of an insight into where I want to take my career, giving me motivation to try and excel in my studies. “If you are seriously considering returning to study then take the plunge, it is well worth it.” Since returning to tertiary studies, Mr Richardson’s experiences have included a role as a student academic leader supporting and encouraging his peers to realise their full potential and speaking on a Q and A panel for international delegates including the South African commissioner earlier this month. During the pandemic, he has also enjoyed contributing to the student community through his involvement in the Berwick Psych Society, organising weekly check ins, a fortnightly drop-in session, creative competitions, trivia and an RU OK? Day speed friending event. “Chase’s experience shows the many benefits of returning to study,” Federation University’s Head of Berwick Campus Kathy Racunica said. “It is inspiring to see our students thrive in their studies and support other students at the same time. “It is particularly impressive this year as students have faced a range of new challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic.” Prospective students interested in the Return to Study information session can access the event at https://event.federation.edu.au/
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The class of Casey By Lance Jenkinson Cranbourne Turf Club will lobby Racing Australia to have its premier event earn group status from next year. The TAB Cranbourne Cup, a listed race over 2025 metres, ticks all the boxes for an elevation to a Group 3 race, according to Cranbourne Turf Club chief executive officer Neil Bainbridge. In order to be considered for group race classification, a race has to rate highly in the eyes of Racing Australia’s patent committee for three years running. The last three Cranbourne Cups have achieved the benchmarks set out and Mr Bainbridge is confident the 2020 edition, won by Future Score on Sunday, would also score favourably in the patent committee’s assessment. “We’ve done everything we can,” Mr Bainbridge said on Monday. “We think yesterday’s edition of the Cranbourne Cup was one of the stronger ones and we’re very confident it will achieve that benchmark again, so that would be four years in a row that race has achieved its benchmark. “It is eligible for consideration by the patent committee to be elevated from a listed race to a group race, and that’s something we’re going to continue to work with Racing Victoria and Racing Australia to make that happen before next year’s edition. “That’s certainly the ambition of the club, and we’re working really hard to make that happen.” Should the 2021 Cranbourne Cup receive group status, Mr Bainbridge has forecast prize money to go up to a whopping half a million dollars. It is already a rich race for connections, with $400,000 scooped up on Sunday, which is no mean feat in the middle of a pandemic.
Future Score claimed the $400,000 TAB Cranbourne Cup in impressive style on Sunday with Fred Kersley piloting him home. Picture: COURTESY OF RACING PHOTOS “We’re very confident that the Cranbourne Cup will be a Group 3 race next year,” Mr Bainbridge said. “If that happens, we’ll increase prize money to half a million dollars. “It was already great prize money this year.” Mr Bainbridge said it had been a “long-term desire” to have a group race at Cranbourne.
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years, and trying to attract the best horses we can.” Mr Bainbridge oversaw a successful, albeit crowd-less, two-day TAB Cranbourne Cup carnival on the weekend. It started with night racing on Friday, with five-year-old New Zealand mare West Wind taking out the Pinker Pinker Plate. On Sunday, Future Score, a six-year-old gelding, trained by Matt Cumani and ridden by Fred Kersley, etched his name into the Cranbourne Cup history books, overcoming Odeon and last year’s winner Dr Drill. It could be the first step en route to the Melbourne Cup if all goes to plan for Future Score. “I think the Cumani stable rate him pretty highly,” Mr Bainbridge said. “He’ll probably head to the Lexus [Stakes] on the opening day of the Flemington Spring Racing Carnival. “The prize for the winner of the Lexus is a ticket to the Melbourne Cup, so they’ve got reasonably lofted hopes for him. “It would be great for all involved if the Cranbourne Cup winner continues to frank that form at Flemington.” Meanwhile, the Cranbourne-trained Mirage Dancer will be gunning for this Saturday’s Caulfield Cup. From the Trent Busuttin-Natalie Young stable, Mirage Dancer will enter the race in hot form on the back of a Group 1 win in The Metropolitan in Sydney earlier this month. “Mirage Dancer is the son of Frankel, a famous European horse,” Mr Bainbridge said. “He is the first son of Frankel to win a Group 1 race in Australia. “He’ll be very hard to beat in the Caulfield Cup and we hope for the Busuttin-Young stable they can get a result there.”
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Mr Quickie salutes again By Lance Jenkinson Champagne and Zoom meetings would have been all the rage for joyous trainers and owners with Pakenham connections on the weekend. Not only did the bigger stables get to toast victories, the smaller ones got in on the act too. With trainers and owners unable to pop the champagne corks in person due to the coronavirus, they would have lapped up a glorious weekend for Pakenham stables in a unique way on Zoom calls with some digital cheers. “It was a huge result for Pakenham trainers over the last 72 hours,” Pakenham Racing Club’s general manager of racing and commercial Wade Calderwood said on Monday. “The stables were firing, one after another. “It wasn’t just the big stables either.” The headline act was undoubtedly Mr Quickie. The Phillip Stokes-trained five-year-old gelding powered home to win the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield on Saturday. Last year, Mr Quickie became the first Sportsbet Pakenham-trained horse to win a Group 1 race, and now he is its first dual Group 1 winner. A spectacular ride by jockey Jamie Kah saw Mr Quickie overtake Buffalo Rivers in the home straight. “It got up in sensational style,” Calderwood said. “With Jamie Kah’s ride, she decided to go to the rail and Stokes said himself that it was a peach of a ride and it really was. “The horse won the Group 1 Queensland Derby last year and it was probably a bit unlucky in its recent runs. “To have Mr Quickie now as a dual Group 1 winning horse is a fantastic result.” Mr Quickie’s victory was a huge boost for the Stokes stable, which saw its highly-rated
Mr Quickie is now a dual-Group 1 winner, following his victory in the $500,000 Lexus Toorak Handicap. Picture: SUPPLIED Thousand Guineas runner Instant Celebrity finish third earlier in the day. While it was not the desired result, Instant Celebrity is tipped to bounce back. “We were hopeful that it would be a starring
ride and finish in a win, but that’s the way racing goes,” Calderwood said. “It’s still a horse on the way up. “We look forward to some good results in the future.”
Even so, it was a huge weekend for the Stokes stable. Along with Mr Quickie’s incredible run, the Stokes-trained Ancestry, ridden by Michael Poy, took out the Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne on Sunday. Peter Moody (who is part of Mr Quickie’s ownership group), Mick Huglin and Frankie Stockdale were the other Pakenham trainers to have winners at Cranbourne. Moody and Huglin bookended the Friday night meeting with Perennial taking out Race 1 for Moody and Denero winning Race 8 for Huglin. The Stockdale-trained Unique Bambino won Race 4 on TAB Cranbourne Cup day on Sunday. “It shares it around, so it created a buzz around all the trainers, not just the big guys,“ Calderwood said. “Particularly when they’re all doing it tough [through Covid], to have that prize money coming back into the stables is really important. “It keeps everybody a bit more buoyant.” Pakenham will have its time to shine this week, hosting a Friday night meet beginning at 5.15pm. Again, it will be a TV-only event, which is disappointing for the club on the night it will unveil its new Sportsbet Pakenham livery at the venue. “With Sportsbet being the venue naming rights sponsor, which was signed up at the start of the season, we just finished off the massive illuminated sign that goes on the edge of our events centre,” Calderwood said. “Even though the crowds can’t see that, they will be on the winning post too and I’m going to ask racing.com to make sure they get up some video footage of that [venue signage] because it looks really impressive.”
A future star takes the cup By sports editor Russell Bennett Future Score lived up to the name as one to watch for future races, with the $18 outsider storming home to claim the 2020 running of the now $400,000 Cranbourne Cup in sensational scenes on Sunday afternoon. The roar of the crowd was missing as the horses turned for home at the Cranbourne racecourse over the weekend and, undoubtedly, this was a Cranbourne Cup carnival with a real difference. With social distancing measures in place, and Covid-19 restrictions leading to a strict limit on just who could attend the track over the course’s two biggest days of the carnival - Pinker Pinker Plate night on Friday, and Cranbourne Cup day on Sunday - this truly was a Cup carnival like no other. There wasn’t the usual colour and flair shining throughout the grandstand, but the on-course action still spoke for itself. Early Cranbourne Cup favourite, Grahame Begg’s Nonconformist was a scratching - as many had predicted - given the significant rain that impacted the region during the week, while last year’s Cup winner, Dr Drill, returned - with Cranbourne hoop Craig Williams on board - to try and become the first back-to-back winner of the race since Index in 1970 and 1971. The top weight, carrying 62 kilograms, was Group 1 winner Trap For Fools, which was expected to be suited by the drop in class and rise in distance. Naivasha, at one stage the rank outsider at $81 but last year’s runner-up to Dr Drill, missed the start and trailed by 10 lengths early, while Dr Drill seemed well-poised. Inverloch had a strong start, too, heading the field early down the back straight by half a length from Trap For Fools and Dr Drill on the fence. Around the bend, Williams pushed on the defending champ on the inside, but it was the Matt Cumani-trained Future Score 18 STAR NEWS
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that stormed home from Odeon and Dr Drill rounding out the places. Speaking to Racing.com after the race, Cumani spoke with real pride about just what Fred Kersley was able to do aboard Future Score. “It’s absolutely fantastic - he’s such a lovely horse. He’s only small, but he’s a real tryer and he seems to get better and better with each prep,” he said. The Ballarat-based Cumani acknowledged the Cranbourne Cup was a genuine target race for his runner second-up. “We were thinking it would be third-up, but it ended up being second-up and he came here in terrific form and shape, but I think he’ll be better next start as well.” Cumani said he’s got plenty of improvement to come, too - stopping short of saying he expected the Cup result. “I thought when he was 20-1 it was a bit wide of the mark - 15 was a bit more where I thought - but I was quietly hopeful he’d at least run a place,” he said. “But to win that well - it was an impressive performance from the horse, and a beautiful ride. He just did it so well that it bodes well for the future.” In speaking about the Cranbourne Cup and where it sits, Cumani said: “It’s a huge, huge prize. I got quite close with Grey Lion, who almost led from wire-to-wire (in 2017) but got run over, so it’s nice to come back and right that wrong”. And next up for Future Score? Well that might just be a berth in the Lexus, with Cumani admitting he’s still got an eye towards the Melbourne Cup. He acknowledged “that would be the dream” - to secure a Melbourne Cup place after, hopefully for his and the connections’ sakes, winning the Lexus. On Friday night, Ciaron Maher’s West Wind took out the $100,000 feature, the Pinker Pinker Plate, named in memory of local trainer Greg Eurell’s 2011 Cox Plate winner.
Future Score claimed the $400,000 TAB Cranbourne Cup in impressive style with Fred Kersley piloting him home. Pictures: RACING PHOTOS It was a truly captivating finish, with West Wind just holding off last year’s winner, No Effort, by a nose - with Gavin Bedggood’s runner gallant right to the line. On Sunday, prior to the feature race, the Cup, red-hot trainer Phillip Stokes was at it again with his short-priced favourite Ancestry powering home to win the 1000-metre Apache Cat Classic for the sprinters. The Pakenham-based Stokes’ popular runner, Mr Quickie, won his second Group 1 race with Jamie Kah putting in a masterful ride to claim the Lexus Toorak Handicap at Caulfield on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, in the Apache Cat, the $2.10 favourite Ancestry got the jump after Our Luca dumped its jockey Jack Martin at the start. Ridden by Michael Poy, he was perfectly placed on the inside around the turn and put in an incredible turn of foot to extend its margin in emphatic style to break its 1000-metre
hoodoo to win by at least three lengths as he eased up over the line. Speaking to Racing.com immediately after the race, Stokes said: “It was a great win - I know he had that 1000-metre hoodoo, but once he gets to the front he’s very hard to get past.” Indeed, Poy and Ancestry controlled the race in style. “He’s going to win a nice race, this horse - he’s going super,” Stokes said, adding that he wasn’t originally going to run Ancestry in the Apache Cat, instead looking at an open 1200-metre race at Moonee Valley. Stokes said that may well still be on the cards, “to see where his rating’s at”, before looking towards a listed sprint down the track at Flemington. He said he rated Ancestry’s chances of becoming a truly top-class sprinter. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Delivering in Postal series By Lance Jenkinson To say 2020 has been off-target for shooter Sergei Evglevski would be an understatement. While he is keeping his mind stimulated by juggling, drawing, doing puzzles and studying at his Berwick home, it is a world away from where he wanted to be, representing Australia in the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event at the Olympic Games. Covid-19 has spared no one, so Evglevski has tried not to look too deeply into the rearview mirror at what might have been, and instead focus more on what he can control. “It’s frustrating, but you’ve got to deal with it,” he said. “I’m just trying to do tasks to keep me busy and get my mind off it.” Evglevski was shocked when it was announced the Tokyo Olympics would be postponed. The 23-year-old admitted it was “hard to swallow” the news, but guidance from coaches and his parents put it all into perspective. “There’s always something happening before every Olympics,” he said. “In London, they were saying the village wasn’t going to be built in time, I’m pretty sure before Brazil people were complaining about the Zika virus, and before the Beijing Olympics there was a [SARS] virus. “I kind of just assumed it [Covid] would be one of those things that would come and go, but this has become a much more serious thing. “My parents and coach helped me realise everyone is in the same boat - everyone is dealing with it, not just shooters and not just me. “It was hard, but you’ve got to keep going and hope for the best.” While Evglevski used his spare time in lockdown to work on technical aspects of his
Sergei Evglevski still has his sights set on the Tokyo Olympic Games. shooting, his mental toughness and general fitness, it was somewhat unrewarding as he couldn’t measure the improvements he had made during a competition. But that all changed when Shooting Australia launched its Postal Shoot series - a competition involving the best shooters in the land. Instead of all the shooters converging at one club for a competition, the shooters competed from their own clubs, recording their shoot on video and sending it to the national team coach. Evglevski’s form in Postal Shooting at Yarra Pistol Club in Lysterfield was jaw-dropping.
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He registered scores of 585 and 583 numbers that would have secured him a place in the Rio Olympics final. “I try to treat every competition the same, so a World Cup is exactly the same as a local open to me,” he said. “You’ve got to have the same preparation, the same mental routine and the same approach towards it. “I think that’s why I’ve been able to shoot quite well. “My training has been consistent and showing good results. “I’ve been shooting scores that, interna-
tional-wise, would get me into finals in World Cups.” The Postal Shoot competition could be a game changer for Australian representatives. Evglevski has appreciated the chance to get the competitive juices flowing, rather than just being left to do a year’s preparation on his own. “Before this new approach, it was quite tough because you almost feel like you don’t know what you’re training for,” he said. “Training for something that’s happening in 13 months is really hard. “Now it’s actually become a lot easier because I’m still getting to compete and trying my hardest. “Everyone shoots in their own clubs and in their own state, but it’s brought the sport together and it’s been really fun.” While Evglevski is staying positive and making the most of what is on offer, the end goal is the Tokyo Olympics, set to start in July. He believes the Olympics will take on greater meaning as the world begins its slow recovery from the coronavirus. “These Olympics are going to stand out,” he said. “It’s going to be a really good thing to show the world we’re all moving on together. “Winning a medal would be one of the greatest moments ever because it’s not just any Olympics, it’s the Olympics that almost didn’t happen.” Medal or not, it will hold a special place in the heart of Evglevski if he gets to pull on the green and gold in Tokyo. “It’s my first Olympics,” he said. “I was trying to make the 2016 Olympic team, but I just missed out on that one and, looking back now, I guess I wasn’t mature enough. “Now I’m as prepared as I’ll ever be.”
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The clubs of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition have continued to narrow down their options for next year onwards, opting against moving under the AFL Outer East umbrella. The Star News understands that the 12 clubs voted on Monday night on whether they’d pursue governance under AFL Outer East, and the result came back 7-5 against - indicating just how strongly it had been considered as a legitimate option. Early last month, the intriguing reality was explored that the clubs could potentially look at going it alone - out from under the Morwellbased Gippsland Regional Administration Centre. On 15 June through Consumer Affairs Victoria, the business name ‘West Gippsland Football Netball Competition Incorporated’ was registered on their behalf, with three current WGFNC club presidents nominated as executive officers. it’s an intriguing development that shows a number of the WGFNC’s clubs really are keen on taking their destinies into their own hands. The affiliation agreements of some local leagues and competitions are due to expire at the end of this month. The deadline for club transfer applications is on 31 October, and the Star News understands that the WGFNC clubs have been issued three options moving forward: continue with the status quo for 2021 and beyond; continue in the current structure but have some administration fees offset by a player levy; or incorporate as part of a new entity. That new entity could then seek affiliation with AFL Gippsland. The AFL Gippsland commission was effectively ousted in May 2019, and the AFL’s general counsel and its general manager of AFL game development Andrew Dillon is on the interim commission. In the AFL Gippsland 2019 Annual Report, the directors of Gippsland Australian Football Commission Limited (AFL Gippsland) were listed as Steven Reaper, Jennifer Loughnan, and Dillon. The Star News understands Reaper is no longer in that role, while Rob Auld and Sam
Graham were appointed as directors earlier this year and AFL Victoria’s current head of South Eastern Victoria, Richard Black, is the secretary. On Monday night’s developments, Nar Nar Goon president (and former president of the Pakenham Football Club) Mick Keane - one of the three club presidents nominated as an executive officer of ‘West Gippsland Football Netball Competition Incorporated’ - said on Tuesday: “It’s disappointing - I think we’d be pretty blind to believe that giving AFL Gippsland another 12 months to get its act together is going to change anything.” Keane said he believed any future push for the clubs to explore their own self-governance - even within the Gippsland region - would be tied up in red tape and constant barriers. “They don’t want to give us that (opportunity) until 2022 at this stage,” he said. “And I think it’ll be very, very difficult this time next year to try and achieve it. “I suspect the clubs could be more worried about it in 12 months’ time than they are now. “The vote last night doesn’t end it. If AFL Gippsland doesn’t perform, we reserve our right to look elsewhere.” Last month, Keane told the Star News: “This is an organisation that’s trying to tell us we’re better off staying with them - where there’s no real administration, guidance, and no understanding of the clubs’ positions. They’re trying to keep us with them without any real structure.” In response to the latest developments, in his role as Head of AFL Gippsland, Black told the Star News: “The health and safety of the community, together with club and league sustainability has been the priority of all clubs and leagues in the Gippsland region this year. “We are committed to making football better and stronger for all leagues, clubs and participants in Gippsland, and we will continue to work with, and listen to players, coaches, administrators and volunteers, to ensure we all shape the future of football in the region.” Thursday, 15 October, 2020
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