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Luana is using her passion for fashion and design to give back to the community. The Aintree teenager has been busy sewing up a storm, creating handmade masks for residents and local organisations. In a month, she had made about 600 masks and she recently decided to donate about $450 worth of masks to health service Sunbury Community Health. “I always wanted to give to the Sunbury community because my dad is a pastor of a church there and everyone is so friendly,” Luana, 14, said. “So I thought, why not make those masks for the people who need them? I have all this free time and it is a great opportunity.” Luana has also donated her colourful masks to churches in Sunbury and Melbourne and to nurses working on the front line. “Just being able to sew and know it is for a good cause makes me happy,” she said. “I have always loved sewing when I was growing up, especially with my grandmother.” Jessica Micallef

Aged care virus fears By Jessica Micallef A Sunbury man whose wife is a resident at Goonawarra Aged Care fears the growing number of COVID-19 cases within the home is “a potential diaster”. As of Saturday, 72 conirmed cases had been linked to the home. Of those, 43 are residents, 24 are staf and ive are close contacts of staf, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Ian Sutherland’s wife Mary, 82, sufers from Alzhemiers and has been a resident at the home, managed by Japara Healthcare, for more

than three years. Mr Sutherland said the aged care centre had been COVID-19 free until the beginning of August. But the number of cases had jumped within days. “hey irst announced there were three residents and one staf member that had tested positive … [but] it was growing rapidly,” he said. “It’s a potential disaster.” In a letter sent to residents’ family members on August 5, Japara’s chief operations oicer Lindon Le Grifon said 26 residents and nine staf members had tested positive to the virus at the time. he letter stated residents and their families

had been contacted and staf members and other identiied close contact staf were in isloation. “All residents in the home have been placed in isloation as a precautionary measure, with full personal protective equipment in use,” the letter stated. “COVID-19 positive residents are transferred to hospital where deemed necessary [and] COVID-19 testing on residents and staf will be conducted regularly.” Mr Sutherland said before the pandemic he would visit Mary every day for lunch but he hasn’t see her since February due to the home being in strict lockdown.

“It’s been a long time since I saw her,” he said. “he blessing is Mary is in isolation and has tested negative. hey [staf] were good enough to set up a video link every hursday and I would … have a chat with Mary.” He says the lockdown was a “very sensible” action to protect the residents and staf but he’s concerned the infections are getting out of control. Japara Healthcare was contacted for comment. As of Sunday there were more than 2070 active coronavirus cases related to aged care facilities across the state.

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$60m boost for mental health By Jessica Micallef Hume continues to be in the top three local government areas for the most active coronavirus cases. here were 560 active cases of the virus as of Sunday, with only Brimbank and Wyndham recording more cases. he municipality has recorded 1402 cases since the pandemic began. he Macedon Ranges has recorded 55 positive COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. As of Sunday, there were 32 active

cases across the region. To date, Victoria has recorded 16,764 coronavirus cases, with 7671 of them active. More than 300 Victorians have died. As stage three and four lockdown measures continue for at least another month, Victoria’s mental health system will receive nearly $60 million to cope with additional demand and to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments. he funding will also fast-track delivery of new pubic acute mental health beds.

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service RefCom, to support paramedics and ensure the right advice and information is provided to frequent callers. Premier Daniel Andrews said the funding will ensure Victorians can get the care they need, even as demand for services spike. “We know Victorians are resilient, but we have never faced a crisis quite like this one and I know there are a lot of people out there doing it tough right now. “We want them to know that they are not alone,” he said.

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Pet owners will still be able to shop for supplies for their furry friends during stage three and four lockdown restrictions. Sunbury’s Petbarn store and Woodend’s Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges will remain open for on-site work under a COVID-19 Safe Plan. Petbarn stores will continue to ofer a zero contact click and collect service to allow customers to order products online and collect from the store, without needing to leave the car. Same day delivery before 4pm, seven days a week, is also available for pet parents who cannot leave the home. Greencross Vets remain open as an essential service for anyone who can safely travel outside ive kilometres and who might require vet services outside the usual curfew hours between 8pm and 5am. Clinics will continue to provide minimal contact pet care, which allows pet owners to drop and collect their pets outside the clinic to reduce physical contact and the need for customers to enter the building. All vets across Victoria will continue to operate as normal, but dog groomers and non-essential pet services are unable to operate under stage four restrictions. Greencross Vets’ chief veterinary oicer Magdoline Awad has advised pet owners that some fur babies may feel uncomfortable with the introduction of mandatory face coverings. “Introducing our pets to masks slowly can ease them into feeling comfortable and help them form positive associations when they are surrounded by people wearing masks outside the home too,” she said. Ms Awad encourages pet owners to only start wearing a mask with the animal when it is relaxed and calm.

he Victorian Electoral Commission is urging Macedon Ranges and Hume locals to prepare for the upcoming council elections in October by making sure they are correctly enrolled to vote. his year’s elections will be conducted via postal votes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Electoral commissioner Warwick Gately said residents had until 4pm on Friday, August 28 to be correctly enrolled on the electoral roll. “As this is a postal election, it is important to check your address details are correct,” he said. “his includes any alternative postal address. “If you are an Australian citizen and you have recently turned 18 or have moved, and you have not enrolled or updated your address, or if you’ve just closed your post oice box with Australia Post, you can enrol or update your details online. “Voting in local council elections is compulsory. Your local council makes important decisions about your community facilities, services and local business community so it is important to have your say by voting in this election.” Voters who may be away during the election period can have their ballot pack redirected to an address of their choice by making a request in writing by hursday, September 17. To enrol and update your details, visit: vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment. Details: 131 832

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Hume property values rise Property values in Hume have increased, with the commercial, industrial and rural markets the strongest performers, according to the council’s general valuation for 2020. Property valuations are carried out annually on behalf of the council and are used to determine the distribution of rates among rateable properties. he 2020 general valuation found that between January 1, 2019 and January 1, 2020, property values in Hume rose by 1.58 per cent overall.

A report to council said the slight overall increase was in contrast to the 2019 valuation when property values rose by 5.06 per cent overall. According to the report, rural property values rose by 15.39 per cent between January 1, 2019 and January 1, 2020, while industrial values rose by 6.9 per cent. Commercial values increased by 4.7 per cent. In contrast, residential property values fell by 0.52 per cent. “he proportion of rates to be paid by residential property owners will be a slight

decrease … because the percentage change in residential values is lower than the overall average percentage increase,” the report said. “his means that a residential ratepayer whose property value has decreased by the residential average of -0.52 per cent will see little change in their rates payable compared to their 2018-19 rates bill.” Campbellield, Coolaroo, Westmeadows, Sunbury and Greenvale were revealed as the only residential markets to record an overall increase in median property values.

We’re not ‘bulletproof’ By Jessica Micallef Darryl Cocks is reminding all men that they are not “bulletproof” when it comes to their health. In 2007, the Sunbury man was walking to a football game with his brother when he started to feel a sharp stabbing pain in his groin. “I couldn’t walk so I had to stop,” he said. “I had a hernia operation that was booked in [and] I kept putting it down to the hernia in the groin … it wasn’t. It was more sinister.” Ater going in for the hernia operation, doctors found swelling in Darryl’s groin and urged him to undergo a biopsy. He was referred to an oncologist and was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 44-years-old. “hat was a bit of a shock to the family, a shock to everyone,” he said.

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“You may think it is nothing but you cannot rule out these things.” he Cancer Council’s Dafodil Appeal runs throughout August, culminating in Dafodil Day on Friday, August 28.

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Campbellield recorded the highest rise in residential values, with the median value rising 3.89 per cent from $450,000 to $467,500. Meadow Heights, Mickleham, Broadmeadows, Kalkallo and Dallas all recorded drops in median residential values of between two and four per cent. Ratepayers can object to their property valuation within two months of the date on their rates notice. Laura Michell

Sanitary program a state irst Victoria is the irst state or territory in Australia to provide students attending government schools with free access to sanitary products. Students at Macedon Ranges government schools will have access to free sanitary products in school bathrooms as part of a $20.7 million initiative to help young girls feel more comfortable managing their periods at school. Students will also receive important health information about how to manage their periods. Macedon MP Mary-Anne homas said sanitary items were a necessity, not a luxury and the initiative would help support thousands of girls across the state. She said schools should play an important role in promoting a positive culture around menstrual health and to help reduce the stigma that is oten associated with periods. “his great initiative means that all girls in our public schools across the Macedon Ranges have access to sanitary items when they need them,” she said. “Pads and tampons are just as essential as toilet paper and soap and free sanitary items means that students can focus on their studies.” Ms homas said a lack of easy access to sanitary products at school can negatively impact on students’ participation in sport and everyday school activities. She said students may not be able to concentrate in class, may not feel comfortable or conident when participating in physical activity or may miss school altogether. Jessica Micallef

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By Jessica Micallef Hume council has backed the Sunbury and Bulla communities in a bid to try and stop a proposal to send toxic soil their way. Councillors have labelled the process to ind somewhere to dump the toxic soil “disengenuous” and “ill-conceived”. “No matter how signiicant the West Gate Tunnel project may be for the state government, and for those looking to access the city from the western suburbs, there is no excuse for shutting a community out for having a say on such a dangerous project,” Cr Leigh Johnson said. he council received a letter from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, on behalf of Planning Minister Richard Wynne, on July 29, seeking it’s views on a request to amend the Hume Planning Scheme to allow soil from the West Gate Tunnel project to be stored, tested and disposed of at the Sunbury Eco-Hub on Sunbury Road, Bulla. Hi-Quality recycling services has requested the amendment be exempt from public exhibition and be considered by an independent planning panel. he council was given until August 19 to respond, however councillors have requested an extension. Cr Johnson said he objected to the “disingenuous process and ill-conceived” proposal that was put before councillors. “It is shocking that it is the Sunbury, Bulla and Wildwood communities that are being shut out as there is precious little beneit from the West Gate Tunnel project. “I certainly thank the community [and] the No Toxic Soil Group for clearly raising their concerns about the proposal.” On March 2, council wrote to Mr Wynne seeking clarity as to whether there were plans

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to dump contaminated soil in Bulla. Cr Ann Potter said the council did not receive a reply for more than three months. “To me it’s … hypocrisy,” she said. “his is something major for our community and to be given three weeks to address all the issues is not good enough.” All councillors objected to the use of the Hi-Quality site on Sunbury Road to handle soil

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from the West Gate Tunnel Project. Cr Jodi Jackson said it was very clear to her that residents did not want the project to go ahead. “I have heard from more than enough residents from Bulla and Sunbury that this is not in the best interest of the community,” she said. “hey want, and have the right, to feel safe in their homes.”

Hume council will investigate expanding its Environmental Champs program to include opportunities for young people. During the past eight years of the pilot program, more than 120 people have gone through the 10 week training program and it has been the catalyst for more than 60 community-run projects in Hume over that time. At the most recent council meeting, Cr Jodi Jackson raised the idea of expanding the program to include younger people. She said it would be a good opportunity to support “tomorrow’s environmental leaders”. “Hume’s environmental champions has been a highly successful program that has been ofered to those who live, work and study in Hume,” she said. “he original program has matured signiicantly that we are in a really good place to be able to put together a similar program tailored to a younger audience. “We know young people have great ideas and it would be wonderful to see the types of ideas that kids of Hume can come up with, that we as councillors and the community can get behind.” Councillors Drew Jessop and Geof Porter both agreed that it was a good idea and a way to engage the young people of the future and help them gain more knowledge. Tara Murray

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Tune to lighten the mood Tim Allan is hoping his new song will bring happiness to people in an uncertain time. he Sunbury musician is releasing his new song Honey this week and he says it was inspired by a classic movie. “I used to watch Breakfast at Tifany’s with my mum when I was a kid,” he said. “I always wanted to ind a girl like Audrey Hepburn so I guess this song is about meeting that girl. “Honey is more of a fun song and I think people need that sort of stuf now.” he COVID-19 pandemic has afected the way Allan works as a musician, and he said he has had to make changes along the way. “I had a single launch booked for my last song and I was planning a launch for my EP,

which was supposed to come out in May, so I had to delay that,” he said. “Everything was a bit unsure … I can’t work with my band anymore, which makes it frustrating. “I have set up my own home studio and have bought some new studio gear so I can record here at home which has really helped me.” As the pandemic brings a lot of uncertainty in the world, Allan is certain about one thing when it comes to his career as a musician. “I just want to share my music and I want it to be my job,” he said. “I want to be able to support myself with my music. I love playing live and I love writing songs.” Honey will be released on August 21.

Two Macedon Ranges men, aged 35 and 40, are due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on September 11 in relation to the alleged online grooming of two teenage girls. Police are reminding parents and guardians to encourage open conversations with children in relation to online activity and to consider open communal areas within the home for internet access to minimise risk and potential harm.

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Free kinder for term three By Jessica Micallef

Kinders can use the extra funding to access a range of online programs containing play-based learning activities for parents to do with their children at home. Under stage four lockdown restrictions in Melbourne, permitted workers are able to access childcare and kinder if there is no one else in their household who is able to supervise their child. Early childhood care and education services in regional Victoria can continue to operate as normal under stage three restrictions.

All kinder sessions across the state will be free during term 3 and children will be supported to learn from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Education Minister James Merlino last week announced free sessional kinder support will be extended and a further $1.6 million in grants will be available for kindergartens to help deliver early childhood education to children learning from home.

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- James Merlino he state government will increase funding for sessional kinder services across regional Victoria so parents can send their children to kindergarten for free during term three. Kindergartens that have been forced to close due to a conirmed COVID-19 case will

be provided with funding to undertake deep cleaning before reopening. Mr Merlino said the additional funding is part of a $45 million support package for sessional kindergarten providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our early childhood staf do a remarkable job day in and day out ensuring children continue to get the care and education they need during this challenging period,” he said. “We are providing a funding boost to give sessional kinders inancial certainty.”

Branching out to go to school because I inished school in 1981 at 15-years-old,” he said. “I was scared and a bit embarrassed because I was 47, but it’s been the best thing I ever did. “I have always enjoyed trees, gardens, the fresh air and the parks.” he 55-year-old landed a job as a tree maintenance oicer for Hume council in 2015 before being promoted to an area aborist. “I look ater all the trees in Hume’s area and residents’ complaints and concerns and I do assessments on health, structure and the safety aspect,” he said. “I love it, I never thought I could be happy at work again. “It’s been an amazing transformation, I am so lucky and I am very grateful.”

Steve Mclean says a career change has transformed his life. he Sunbury man was a truck driver for StarTrack for 23 years until he was forced to rethink his career options. “I used to love the job. I loved the interactions with people and doing all the diferent deliveries, it was great,” he said. “But … the department I worked in merged with another company and there was no more air freight division so there was no real job for me. “I ended up on a forklit and I was not happy. I was pretty sad, I was struggling with my mental health.” hat was when Mr Mclean decided to look elsewhere for work. Ater applying for a council job, he was encouraged to undertake a university course. In 2012, Mr Mclean began studying a certiicate III in aboriculture at Melbourne Polytechnic. “It was hard to step out of my comfort zone

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and sporting clubs. Please contact us so we can help,” she said. “We will also review our current budget to redirect funding to assist small business and our community groups in recovery. his will be an ongoing project – we are in this together, and for as long as necessary.” he new inancial measures are part of the council’s #InhisTogether campaign, which aims to support the wellbeing of the community by inding innovative ways to deliver services while council-run centres are closed. “Already our itness staf at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre are sharing

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Romsey intersection gets safety upgrade Construction of a new roundabout at the Barry and Main street intersection in Romsey has been completed. he roundabout was constructed with bluestone features and powerlines were relocated underground to enhance the community’s “village-feel”. New pedestrian islands and footpath connections were also installed, with street lighting to be implemented in the coming weeks. he $4.7 million project was funded through Regional Roads Victoria. Macedon MP Mary-Anne homas said the roundabout would increase road safety and improve traic low in the heart of the town. Ms homas said the intersection was used on average by more than 9000 vehicles a day.

She said roundabouts were proven to “drastically” improve safety at intersections, including reducing the risk of being seriously injured in a crash by up to 90 per cent. “he community told us Barry Street needed ixing and we have taken action to improve traic low and boost safety,” she said. “With the new roundabout and pedestrian crossing, we have transformed the heart of Romsey into an area that is safer for all road users.” Jessica Micallef

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Full STEM ahead for scholarship recipient A robotics enthusiast who achieved her dream of completing a masters of mechanical engineering through a STEM grant program, is continuing to use her passion to inspire more women to follow in her footsteps. Selena was the recipient of a STEM scholarship which is ofered through a partnership between Western Chances and Toyota. he scholarships are given to talented young people in Melbourne’s west and aim to encourage them to pursue further study and careers in STEM as well as nurture and celebrate young talents. Selena, who was sponsored by Western Chances through her high school and university career, said her life could have looked a lot diferent without the support. “hey sponsored me for about 10 years and opened up a lot of opportunities for me,” Selena said. “here’s the inancial support, but the most important part was opportunities that come with it.” One such opportunity led Selena on a path to employment. “In my inal year of uni we had a career program with Ernst & Young. “Prior to that I didn’t know much about consulting work, but it was really eye-opening and opened my eyes that I could do something else with my degree. “So I applied for a graduate program with them and I’ve been working for them as a business consultant since.” While well on her way to achieving her dreams, Selena hopes her story inspires other young women to get involved in STEM programs.

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MP slams changes to environmental act Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has welcomed a move by her party colleagues to try and block legislation which could impact the dumping of toxic soil. he state opposition will attempt to block Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio’s decision to disallow parts of the Environment Protection Act under statutory rules. Ms D’Ambrosio was able to amend the efect of the EPA ACT 1970 by delegated legislation, which does not require full parliamentary process. he changes came into efect on June 30. In changing the act, Ms

D’Ambrosio said that existing regulations were “disproportionately onerous in comparison to risks to human health and the environment” and that the new measures would make things simpler for industry. Ms McArthur slammed the changes. “hese regulations are a signiicant watering down of long-standing environmental protections surrounding the storage of potentially contaminated soil,” she said. “hey include removing the existing licensing process, and the reduction from 500 [metres] to 200 [metres] of the bufer zone required

between sensitive land use and houses, health services and schools. “It is inconceivable that varying them – so clearly for the purposes of the West Gate Tunnel Project – will not have a direct ‘social burden’ on those living less than 500m from dumped soil.” Ms McArthur said it was wrong to amend such an important piece of legislation at a time when Parliament was unable to fulill all of its oversight duties due to the pandemic. “It is absolutely right that we do everything possible to oppose these changes, introduced

in such an anti-democratic way,” Ms McArthur said. “I have said before, I think it is an abuse of process to use a Statutory Rule to bypass full parliamentary process when the matter at hand is as controversial as this. “It is even less acceptable at a time when Parliament is unable to exercise its normal oversight.” he opposition will now attempt to win cross bench support to block the changes. Ewen McRae

Funding win to boost migrant participation

Solar farm at Melbourne Airport. (Supplied)

Solar to power airport By Tate Papworth Melbourne Airport is in the process of creating a massive solar energy farm that it says will generate enough renewable energy to power all four of its passenger terminals. he farm is set to be turned on in January 2021 and will generate nearly 15 per cent of the airport’s annual electricity consumption. Melbourne Airport chief of landside access, utilities and facilities group Lorie Argus, said she was proud of the investment. “With the airport’s electricity demand expected to grow, the construction of our solar

farm makes sense for several reasons,” Ms Argus said. “he project is expected to deliver signiicant annualised energy cost savings, a timely beneit with the impacts of COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the aviation industry. “We are committed to growing the airport in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable way. his renewable energy project is another chapter in that story.” he installation is one of the largest in the country and the largest of any Australian airport. he farm is being produced by Beon Energy

Solutions with construction set to be complete next month. Beon Energy Solutions general manager Glen homson said it’s an exciting project to be a part of. “he airport location brings with it some unique complexities and challenges, which utilises our collective strengths,” Mr homson said. “We congratulate Melbourne Airport on their investment and focus on innovative solutions to their growing energy needs and we look forward to continuing the relationship with similar projects across the airport precinct.”

Victoria University will empower newly arrived migrants and refugees in Melbourne’s west to participate in sport and physical activity ater it was awarded a $330,000 Australian Government social inclusion grant. he two-year project, Change Makers: Empowering sports to enhance social inclusion for migrants and refugees, was one of only 57 accepted from more than 800 applications for the Department of Health’s $19 million Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity program. he project will focus on a community-driven, evidence-based ‘Change Makers’ program that VU’s sport diversity and social change researchers – Dr Brent McDonald, Dr Fiona McLachlan, Dr Carla Luguetti and Professor Ramón Spaaij – have previously used with great success. Beginning in September, the team will collaborate with several organisations to identify 60 volunteer change makers. Dr Brent McDonald said the change makers will complete workshops and be mentored to co-create and implement individual programs targeted to increase inclusion, diversity and equity in a range of sports – substantially and sustainably. “We are delighted our project that uses sport as a vehicle for social justice and social transformation in Melbourne’s west is part of the Australian government’s social inclusion program,” said Dr McDonald. “Migrant and refugee groups in the region will beneit through enhanced opportunities for participation and social connection in sport, as well as from the increased capability of community Change Makers to lead and assist in inclusion projects in their sports.” Tate Papworth

Telehealth’s a real help for young family A western suburbs mum has found a silver lining in the coronavirus crisis, with the pandemic enabling her son to access speech therapy for the irst time in a year. Nina Parharidis said her son, Andronicus, was able to access regular speech therapy sessions via telehealth with the help of Melbourne City Mission, ater being without a therapist for 12 months. “here was no therapy available to him for a year but then COVID allowed us to get a spot through telehealth,” she said. “He is enjoying it … it has helped him. “When he wasn’t able to access speech

therapy, he regressed … to see your child regress is heartbreaking.” Andronicus, 6, was recently diagnosed with KBG Syndrome – a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the ANKRD11 gene. KBG Syndrome afects Andronicus in every way imaginable, Mrs Parharidis said. She said Andronicus has been receiving intervention services for developmental delays since he was four months old, adding that he didn’t start talking until he was 4.5 years old. “We are grateful to get a diagnosis. It is a very rare condition,” she said. “Each year, we did a lot of genetic testing and

were told nothing had been detected. “Now we know what it is and it has helped us work out what we need to do.” Mrs Parharidis said Andronicus had taken to the telehealth sessions better than she expected. “It challenges him. He can’t point to something, so it challenges him to actually use words,” she said. Laura Michell Nina and Harry Parharidis, with Christos, 9, Elisavet, 5, and Andronicus, 6. (Supplied) 9 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 18 August, 2020

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Positive habits can help children adjust to COVID

The mental health impacts of lockdown have been signiicant. (iStock)

By Tate Papworth It’s OK to feel alone and anxious, especially during these strange times. In fact if you ask leading doctor and psychiatry resident Kieran Kennedy, it’s incredibly normal. Dr Kennedy said that as Melbourne moves through its second lockdown period, many will feel overwhelmed and isolated. “he mental health impacts of this lockdown have been signiicant and we’re starting to see this trickle through,” he said.

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“People are struggling with mood, anxiety and other things, which is perfectly normal. “We’ve entered an extended period of lockdown again and people are feeling like that light at end of tunnel has been snatched away.” While we may not be able to control government decisions, Dr Kennedy said simple things can do wonders for your mental health. “One of the big things I’ve been talking about is routine,” Dr Kennedy said. “It sounds so simple, but it really has a signifcant impact on mental health.

“If you’re working from home, continue getting up as you would for work, shower at the same time, ind jobs around the house … plot these things ahead of time and keep them as a schedule.” While a schedule works wonders, Dr Kennedy also encouraged people to “switch it up”. “If you had an event like a dinner or movie night with friends, don’t cancel it and spend the night at home by yourself, switch it up. “Watch the movie over Zoom or Facetime with each other, keeping that social interaction up is very important.” here are many things we can do to improve our mental health, but one of the most important is knowing when it’s time to seek help. “here’s absolutely nothing wrong with feeling these things, but if you’re asking if you’re handling it as well as you could, or wondering if you should get some help, then that’s a bit of a red lag that it’s time to reach out,” Dr Kennedy said. “here’s also other subtle signs such as not enjoying things you usually do, lat on energy, keeping up work feeling diicult, and obvious ones like thoughts of self harm.” Dr Kenendy urged anyone who may need help to reach out to their local GP or mental health bodies. If you or someone you know is struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14

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Dr Kieran Kennedy says it’s normal to feel alone and anxious during these strange times. (Supplied)

COVID-19 has upended children’s daily lives, resulting in added stress and uncertainty, according to a new report. he Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll has found the coronavirus has impacted on the mental health of more than one in three Australian children (36 per cent) and almost half (46 per cent) of parents report feeling that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their own mental health. One in 10 (9%) children and one in 10 (11%) parents were reported to be either struggling or unable to cope with life at the time of data collection. hose parents who had experienced a negative inancial impact from the pandemic were more likely to report experiencing a negative mental health impact and/or report struggling or being unable to cope. Experiencing loneliness during the pandemic was also associated with an experience of a negative mental health impact for both parents and children. hose children who were reported to be doing more exercise since the pandemic were more likely to experience either no change or a positive impact on their mental health than those who did the same exercise or less. Despite the hardships, families have found some silver linings, including an appreciation of what is important and an increased closeness in the family. Families have spent more time reading, playing games and eating meals together than before. Poll director, paediatrician Dr Anthea Rhodes, said parents spending time with their child reading books, playing games or exercising are some of the best ways to create positive relationships, and these activities also come with beneits for both physical and mental health. “As we continue to adjust to life through the diferent stages of the pandemic, one helpful thing parents can do is focus on how they can continue with these positive new habits and activities,” Dr Rhodes said. “If kids have formed unhealthy habits during the pandemic, the best way to get back on track is to re-establish a routine that works best for you and your family. his could be cutting down on screen time and replacing it with some exercise, or setting boundaries around a healthy bedtime. “We should also try to remember it’s OK to feel a bit lost during the pandemic. Parents may need to go easy on their kids, and themselves, and it’s reasonable to relax the rules at home for a while. “However, as we all adjust to a ‘new normal’ it will be really important for families to ind a way to get back into healthy habits, as this will help not only your child, but you too.”

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RAAF history uncovered By Alesha Capone A trove of signiicant Royal Australian Air Force documents, many of which have been locked away for 100 years, will be digitally recorded. he project will allow the public to gain online access to about 191 bound volumes of historic documents, many detailing the aspects of the daily operations of the RAAF in Point Cook and Laverton since 1920. he RAAF documents will be digitised through a $300,000 project delivered with the National Archives of Australia. It is expected to take about 12 months.

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he Point Cook airbase, which was established in 1913, is known as the birthplace of the RAAF. It is the oldest continually operating military airield in the world and served as the RAAF’s only base until 1925, when the Laverton base and another base in New South Wales were established. Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith, said the RAAF records were regarded as key artefacts in the history of the air force. he documents include the Air Board and Air Council agendas and submissions, along with Chief of Air Staf Advisory Committee submissions. he Air Board was established in 1920 to administer the Australian Air Corps (AAC) and investigate the feasibility of establishing an independent air force. It later oversaw the disbandment of AAC and formation of RAAF. “he Air Board was responsible for all aspects of the daily operations and management of the RAAF, so these documents include intricate details of how the RAAF was initially

Main: The Roulettes in a lyover over the Point Cook RAAF base. (Shawn Smits) Top left: Margaret Campbell works the switchboard. (Cathy Jackson / The Weekly) Top right: Avro 504K at Point Cook outside a WW1 canvas hangar, part of the Imperial Gift in 1921. Above: A demonstration of historic training at the Point Cook RAAF base; RAAF Fairey IIID loatplane A10-4, similar to that used in the irst light around Australia, departing the seaplane jetty at Point Cook in 1924. (Pictures: Supplied/Point Cook RAAF Museum)

structured and controlled,” Air Vice-Marshal Meredith said. National Archives of Australia director-general David Fricker said: “We know the Australian public is particularly interested in our military history and expect these records

will be highly sought ater.” he Director General History and Heritage – Air Force, Air Commodore John Meier, said the age of the RAAF documents meant access to them has been heavily restricted in the past. “Some of the documents are quite fragile,

being on thin paper that has worn away or been torn over the years,” Air Commodore Meier said. “his project will ensure they remain safe-guarded while being readily available to the interested public.”

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To make an objection or submission to the Responsible Authority, it must: • Be in writing • Include your name and mailing address (email address optional) • Additionally for objections include: • Reason/s for the objection • State how you would be affected by the granting of a permit • Any suggestions on how to address concerns. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. A prescribed objection/submission form is located on Council’s website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/ Object-to-an-application. Objections and submissions can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 151 Kyneton Vic 3444 or delivered in person to any Macedon Ranges Shire Council ofﬁce. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before at least 14 days after the date the last notice under section 52(1) or (1AA) of the Act is to be given. If you make an objection, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. Privacy statement Macedon Ranges Shire Council is committed to protecting your privacy. Please note that your personal information will be used solely by Council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to the applicant and their representatives, neighbouring property owners end/or occupiers and any other parties who may have an interest in the application. If you included any personal or identifying information about another person in your submission, please ensure you have informed that person you provided their information to Macedon Ranges Shire. Council must make a copy of this objection available for any person to inspect free of charge under Section 57(5) of the Act. If you fail to provide this information the Macedon Ranges Shire Council will not be able to advise you of any consultation or decision making forums or the decision regarding this matter, but you may access this information by contacting the Council. The person(s) objecting understands that the personal information provided is for the registration of their objection and the processing end assessment of a planning application. If you object the Council must consider the objection unless you withdraw it.

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