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Dishing up kindness Trinh’s Kitchen rules when it comes to supporting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gisborne restaurant is cooking up a storm, providing free Vietnamese meals to those who may be doing it tough. Owner Jack Trinh said this was his way of giving back to the community. “It is quite a rough time at the moment,” he said. “People have lost their jobs and might not have enough money to afford a meal. “We are a new restaurant. We have been open for nearly two years so I thought we should give back to the community.” Additional meals can be purchased for $5, with the money being donated to the Gisborne Foodbank. Mr Trinh said customers who didn’t need the free meal were still donating money. “One customer donated $20 to the bill and I put it aside to give to the Gisborne Foodbank,” he said. “We also do free delivery before 4pm so if people are hesitant to come, we can do contactless delivery so it is safe.” Details: 5428 8866 Jessica Micallef

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Centre’s covid warning By Jessica Micallef Tara Chandrasegran is warning staf at aged care facilities that no home is safe from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. New Gisborne’s Warrina Aged Care was locked down on August 14 and a 24-hour action plan implemented ater a staf member tested positive to coronavirus. Ms Chandrasegran, the centre’s nursing director, said she never thought the plan would be needed. “Don’t think it won’t happen to you.

“We followed every direction given to us … to ensure we stopped the spread of infection and to keep our residents safe,” she said. “We have all been wearing masks and face shields well before this was a requirement. “Our staf were inundated with education around infection control, COVID-19, and correct use of personal protective equipment for months to ensure they were ready should we be required to ight the COVID-19 battle. “We also provided education to our residents on hand hygiene and information around what might happen should COVID-19 get into our

home.” Ms Chandrasegran said the 24-hour action plan is an hour-by-hour guide on what steps to take following a positive case. She said the 24 to 48 hours ater the positive case was known were critical to ensure the risk of infection to residents was minimised. Staf who worked with the infected employee were stood down and a call went out to other staf members to provide care for residents. Residents and staf underwent a further two rounds of testing last week, with all results coming back negative. Ms Chandrasegran said the aged care’s

readiness and quick-thinking staf was what saved the home from being inundated with multiple virus victims. “Warrina dodged a massive bullet. Not because we were lucky but because we were prepared,” she said. “Be prepared, be ready and value your staf because they are true warriors. “Personal protective equipment is your amour, your staf are your soldiers and COVID-19 is our battle.” ■ Message

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Hume virus cases plummet By Jessica Micallef he number of active COVID-19 cases in Hume has plummeted by more than 275 in the past week. As of Sunday, there were 284 active cases of the virus – 1503 individuals have contracted COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Hume continues to have the third-highest number of active cases across Victoria, behind Brimbank (354) and Wyndham (406). An outbreak at Japara Goonawarra Aged

Care in Sunbury has been linked to 107 cases. In the Macedon Ranges, 15 cases remain active, with the region recording 56 conirmed cases of the deadly virus. As numbers begin to stabilise across the state, Premier Daniel Andrews is urging Victorians not to become complacent when it comes to getting tested for the virus. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, in the seven days from August 11 to August 17, there was a drop of about 30,000 tests, or about 17 per cent from the previous seven-day period.

Mr Andrews said while it was encouraging that daily cases were beginning to stabilise, he said the drop in testing rates were “concerning”. “he reduction could be explained by stronger restrictions on movement … [and] while it is good news that people are staying home and following the restrictions, you are allowed to leave your home to get tested,” he said. “he greatest weapon we have in the ight against this pandemic is to keep getting testing. “We cannot stop this virus if we don’t know it’s there, which is why we need to all play our part in ighting this thing by getting tested.”

Mr Andrews said with lu cases down 75 per cent compared to the same time last year, it was far more likely that lu-like symptoms could be coronavirus. “My message to Victorians could not be clearer – if you have symptoms at all, go and get tested,” he said. “We simply can’t aford to be complacent when it comes to this deadly virus.” As of Sunday, Victoria had 4012 active coronavirus cases and had recorded 18,231 cases since the outbreak of the pandemic. More than 415 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in the state.

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Clinic reaches testing milestone Kyneton Health has achieved a mighty milestone to help track the spread of COVID-19. Last week, the hospital conducted it’s 10,000th test at its respiratory assessment clinic. he Kyneton clinic has tested individuals since the end of February, and was one of the irst testing sites in the Macedon Ranges to open. Central Highlands Rural Health chief executive Maree Cuddihy said she was grateful to Macedon Ranges locals in their commitment to help track the spread of the virus. “Ten thousand COVID-19 tests is a major

achievement, not only for our hospital, but for every single person in the Macedon Ranges who has come forward,” she said. “With every test we carry out, we are helping contain the spread of the virus in our community. We want to reiterate that getting tested is not something to be ashamed of. “By encouraging one another to get tested, and supporting those who test positive throughout the recovery process, we are looking ater our friends, our family and our wider community.” Earlier this month, six Australian Defence

Force members were deployed to Kyneton Health to assist nurses at the COVID-19 clinic. Australian Defence Force members have been busy swabbing patients and triaging those calling to make an appointment. “We are extremely grateful to the Australian Defence Force for their support as our staf have been going above and beyond to support our community,” Ms Cuddihy said. People are asked book ahead to secure an appointment time. Details: 5422 9900

Hume council has denied a request to name a new pavilion at the Bulla Tennis Club ater local man Larry Pelly. Bulla resident Pamela Allan sent a letter in February to Sunbury MP Josh Bull and Hume deputy mayor Jack Medcrat, “strongly urging” the council to name the pavilion at the club in honour of Mr Pelly’s service and dedication to the Bulla community. However, under the council’s Proposals for Memorialisation within the Municipality of Hume Policy, the person selected for a memorial proposal must no longer be living. Mr Pelly was the president of the Bulla Tennis Club for more than 30 years and had dedicated 34 years to the CFA, including 19 years as the Bulla CFA captain. He has also been awarded with a CFA life membership and is a member of the Bulla Cemetery Trust. Ms Allan wrote in the letter that it was an “absolute no-brainer” to have the new tennis pavilion named in his honour. “He is considered the mayor of Bulla,” the letter stated. “Larry is a selless and community-minded local who has an extraordinary history of community contribution.” he council agreed to place a commemorative plaque in the new pavilion to recognise Mr Pelly’s service. he council will also review its Recognition of Residents Policy by March 2022, to include naming council-owned facilities ater living individuals. Jessica Micallef

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Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Macedon Ranges mayor Janet Pearce and Swinburne Avenue Kinder pupils. Photo taken prior to COVID-19. (Supplied)

New kinder facilities Gisborne families now have access to bigger kindergarten facilities. Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten’s $735,000 upgrade is complete and includes an extension to the building, a new shared oice space, child amenities, storage and a new meeting room for parents, staf and other health professionals. he state government contributed $500,000 to the project through the 2019-20 Children’s Facilities Capital Program. Macedon Ranges council provided $235,000 to the project. Macedon MP Mary-Anne homas said the Gisborne project was part of a statewide $5 billion plan to provide Victorian children with

at least ive hours of subsidised three-year-old kinder by 2022, and up to 15 hours per week over the next decade. “Every child across Gisborne deserves the very best facilities to get the best start in life,” she said. “It is fantastic to see this important upgrade completed. “he upgrade to Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten will give Gisborne’s littlest residents an even better kindergarten experience and strong support from a young age so they are ready and prepared for school.”

Vulnerable community members can now receive COVID-19 testing at home. Individuals who have symptoms and have an injury, chronic health issue, a moderate-to-severe physical or psychosocial disability, moderate-to-severe mental health or behavioural issues, or are a carer for a person with a moderate-to-severe disability can access the Call To Test service. A GP referral is required. Details: bit.ly/320Fd5o or 1800 675 398

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Fire risk ‘signiicant’ By Ewen McRae A new report has predicted more bushire pain is ahead and Victorians are urged to be prepared. he Bushire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC) published its mid-year seasonal bushire outlook recently, which covers all states and territories through to September. Federal Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the report highlighted the need for communities to be prepared before the ire season hits later in the year.

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Victorians are being asked to plan ahead for this year’s ire season. (Pictures: Supplied)

planning and prescribed ire management to reduce the negative impacts of bushire. “We’re working with councils, states and territories to keep Australians safe this summer. We cannot aford to be complacent,”

Mr Littleproud said. “Start to think about your ire plan now and know what you will do if you need to evacuate. Talk to your neighbours, ask them about their evacuation plan and let them know about your plan.

“If we work together and look out for each other, we’ll get through the bushire season. “People wanting more information on how to plan and prepare, should contact their local ire service.”

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On the front line of virus ight Healthcare workers at Western Health and Northern Health are caring for the residents of the ive municipalities with the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in Victoria. Like their colleagues across the state, doctors and nurses at Northern and Sunshine hospitals have been at the forefront of the ight against coronavirus since the start. hese are their messages to the community. Dr Megan Robb Northern Health Director of Emergency How has COVID-19 changed your job? here has been a lot of change in the way we work due to COVID-19. his has included undertaking additional training and implementing new models of care in the emergency department. We work in full PPE [personal protective equipment] which is hot and everything takes much longer to do. One of the biggest challenges is the PPE makes it harder to communicate and develop a personal connection with our patients. We all struggle with this aspect of our job at the moment. he pandemic has brought us closer as a team … it has been a challenging time but we’re very proud of our staf. What’s your message to the community? Our staf on the front line are working extremely hard to care for our patients and help protect our community. We stay here for you, please stay home for us. It’s crucial that everyone continues to maintain 1.5 metres distance and wears mandatory face coverings. Maintain strict hand hygiene – wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. And please, be kind and support each other – we are in this together. What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID-19? COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate. It can afect anyone so we all need to be vigilant. Healthcare workers don’t consider themselves heroes. We are the last line of defence and need all to be involved in the ight against COVID-19.

Lena Pejcinovski Western Health Nurse unit manager, Respiratory Assessment Clinic, COVID-19 team How has COVID 19 changed your job? What once was a 9-5 job with regular staf is now working all hours and days and with multiple amazing staf from all over the hospital. Many staf are working outside of their normal roles to ensure we deliver safe, efective and quality service during this challenging time. No lunches or catch-ups with colleagues due to café closures and social distancing. Hospital life will never be the same. Everyone is practising infection control measures to ensure we keep everyone safe – wearing masks and eye protection for up to 12 hours a day.

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What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID – 19? Wear a mask. his virus can afect all ages. I’d like community members to understand that disposable gloves do not protect you from spreading this virus and do not mean hands are necessarily “clean”. So many people wear gloves believing they are protecting themselves and others when really it just spreads the virus – particularly if you handle money/cash/ mobile phones/items on supermarket shelves while wearing them and do not change your gloves in between. Use hand sanitiser before and ater touching items and limit the amount of times you touch anything where possible.

Sally Guo Western Health Registered midwife How has COVID-19 changed your job? Before COVID-19, I had been allocated to the antenatal clinic. Because of restrictions on the number of people in a room at once, I’m working on the screening desk at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. hat involves checking the temperatures of people coming into the hospital and asking a series of questions. What’s your message to the community? Stay Home. If you stay at home, you’re protecting yourself and the community. What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID-19? A lot of people think COVID-19 is like the lu. It’s not. Also, many people with COVID-19 don’t have symptoms, so they don’t know they are spreading it. Have you got a message for our healthcare workers? Send your messages of support and thanks to: westeditorial@starweekly.com.au

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Millions saved in pokies shutdown By Jessica Micallef Nearly $50 million has been saved from electronic gaming machines in Hume since the COVID-19 pandemic began, new data reveals. he Alliance for Gambling Reform announced that Victorians had saved $1 billion from being fed into gaming machines since coronavirus lockdown restrictions were introduced in March, with $46 million staying in the pockets of Hume residents. Alliance chief advocate Tim Costello said the “extraordinary” savings in four months demonstrated the blight poker machines had

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on the local economy and community. “It has been awful reading about the lives lost to COVID-19 around Australia and especially the devastating spikes in Victoria and my heart goes out to the people afected,” he said. “We also feel tremendously deeply for the people who have lost their jobs through this dire crisis.

“But we have experienced a silver lining in all this. he shutdown of poker machines has undoubtedly improved lives for many people in Hume for the better.” However, the latest poker machine loss data for the 2019-20 inancial year showed that $85.9 million was lost to gaming machines in Hume, accounting for four per cent of the state’s losses. he data also showed that Macedon Ranges’ patrons lost more than $6.8 million to gaming machines in the 2019-20 inancial year, despite saving $3.6 million since March. Reverend Costello said it stood to reason that at least some of the millions saved in

Hume and the Macedon Ranges from poker machine losses would have been spent locally to help boost the economy at a time when it was needed the most. “Poker machines are an efective drain on our economy,” he said. “hey prevent people from having the money to not only pay their bills but to also do the little things in their community like buy a cofee and cake or a book. “Poker machines are not innocuous, they do the majority of the gambling harm in our community as they are seemingly inescapable and the machines themselves are designed to addict people.”

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Above: Shed president Ted Riley and former president Kevin Swafield. Right: Barry Burbridge tending the vegie gardens just before lockdown; Rod Jackson working in the workshop. (Pictures: Supplied)

Men keep mental health in mind Mental health training will be the irst item on the agenda when Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury members can get together again. Shed members received a $4600 grant from the National Shed Development Program to take part in a two-day mental health irst aid training course. he program is designed to train up to 20 individuals to assist them in recognising mental health issues that arise among shed members. While COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have made regular meetings impossible, shed

president Ted Riley said weekly phone calls and online video calls were made to each member. “We have members from the age of 28 up to 80, what we have tried to do is keep in touch with the blokes who are living alone because that’s [the shed] all they do,” he said. “We also have a newsletter which is put out monthly online and we keep in touch that way. “It [the lockdown] can get pretty hard on you. I have been out once in the last two weeks, so it is quite trying.”

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McEwen MP Rob Mitchell welcomed the funding for the Sunbury shed members. “It is great to see the Men’s Shed in Sunbury has mental health as a top priority and they are prepared to put in the work to make sure members are able to look ater each others mental wellbeing,” he said. he training program was expected to begin in September, but has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19.

While real estate oices have shut down in metropolitan Melbourne under strict stage four restrictions, some services will continue to operate as usual. According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, real estate agents are still able to provide services including preparing properties that are due to settle for sale or where the lease is ending during lockdown. Individuals who were planning to move homes can still do so. REIV chief executive Gil King said it was critical services related to contract settlements and end of lease continue. “People have signiicant inancial commitments tied to these activities,” he said. “Any contracted rentals or sales will not be disrupted [and] new buyers and renters will still be able to get into their new home. “At this stage, new listings will be impacted where speciic clarity is required, such as how an agent should deal with commencing a new tenancy during this time. “It is clear however that the intention of government is that people will still be able to move in and out of properties.” Final inspections, key collections, inal clearing and any services directly related to the settlement of a property can still proceed under safety measures. Jessica Micallef

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Petbarn Sunbury raised $1527 towards the Seeing Eye Dog Appeal. (Supplied)

More than $20 million will help support those who may be at risk of experiencing family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. he state government announced last week more initiatives to combat family violence and address a jump in demand for perpetrator services during the pandemic. According to the state government, the Men’s Referral Service had reported an 11 per cent increase in calls compared to last year. he $20 million will enable 1500 perpetrators of family violence, or people who believe they are at risk of using violence, to leave their homes and move into short or long-term

accommodation options. It will also provide intervention and behaviour change programs for those who are using violence in the home, including dedicated support for adolescents using violence. An increase in funding to family violence service providers will ensure they can continue to adapt their services under stage four stay-at-home restrictions Premier Daniel Andrews said while staying at home was the safest measure to ight the coronavirus pandemic, for some people being at home was anything but safe. “Home has never been more important,” he said. “With this package, we are helping victim survivors stay in their own homes,

while perpetrators are kept in full sight. If you are using violence or hurting someone in your family, or you are are worried that you might, then the very best thing you can do is ask for help.” he Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams said individuals would not be ined for leaving a violent situation. “We know there is an increased risk of family violence during the pandemic, which is why we want to ensure every single Victorian can access the services and support they need,” she said. “I also want to be clear that even with stay at home restrictions in place, if you need to leave a violent situation, you can and you will not be ined.”

Petbarn appeal tops last year’s total Sunbury shoppers helped their Petbarn store raise more than $1500 towards Petbarn Foundation’s Seeing Eye Dog Appeal to help cover the costs of breeding, training and caring for seeing eye dogs. Petbarn Sunbury store manager Rikki-Lee Douglas said 15 seeing eye dog puppies would be able to commence their two-year training process to assist Australians who are blind or have low vision, thanks to the generous donations from across the country. “We are extremely grateful to everybody that donated what they could to this great cause,” she said. “We know 2020 has been a challenging year for so many people, yet our customers continue to amaze us with their generosity. “hanks to our local customers, 15 seeing eye dog puppies will be trained to provide companionship and special assistance to people who need it the most.” hrough donations across Petbarn stores, the appeal raised $775,000 in July, beating last year’s total by $250,000. Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs general manager Graeme Craig said their partnership with the Petbarn Foundation was integral to raising funds. “We are overwhelmed with how much has been raised for this year’s appeal,” he said. “It takes a lot of expertise, time, love, patience and funding to raise these special dogs that will one day provide the git of independence.” Jessica Micallef

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Lockdown a silver lining for pets By Laura Michell Some lucky cats and dogs in Melbourne’s north and west have found a new home during the pandemic. Shelters across Melbourne are reporting a surge in pet adoptions during lockdown, but are warning potential pet owners to remember that their pet will be part of their family long ater lockdown has ended. Star Weekly asked for readers to send in photos of cats and dogs which they have adopted since the irst lockdown began in March. he Hegarty family is among those who decided to adopt a pet during lockdown, recently adopting a cat named Queenie from a shelter in Echuca. Mum, Melody, said she was planning to adopt a cat for her daughter Lyrix’s 5th birthday in February but decided to adopt one sooner because of lockdown. “We thought it was a good time for Lyrix to spend the time properly at home learning how to look ater Queenie without the distraction of having plans and heading out of the house and leaving Queenie at home,” she said. he Lost Dogs’ Home recorded 566 adoptions in May – its largest single-month adoption total since January 2018 – while 453 animals were adopted in June and 371 in July. Spokeswoman Suzana Talevski said the organisation encouraged would-be adopters to make careful choices when adopting pets to ensure they stayed with their family for the long-term. She said he Lost Dogs’ Home asked potential adopters to consider their living environment, lifestyle and those that already exist in their household when deciding whether to adopt a cat or dog and make a responsible decision for all parties involved. “Our shelter staf work tirelessly to prepare our beautiful animals for adoption. When our four-legged visitors leave us we want to make sure it’s for the irst and last time,” she said. Under pandemic restrictions, Victorians are allowed to collect a newly-adopted pet from animal shelters, as long as the new owners go straight to the shelter and then home. he Lost Dogs’ Home is conducting adoptions by appointment only during the stage four lockdown. Dogs and cats available for adoption can be viewed online. Due to the large number of adoption inquiries the shelter is receiving for dogs, its team are assessing up to the irst 20 applications to ind a match. Details: https://dogshome.com/

Bayce, 2, and Lyrix, 4, with their cat Queenie. (Damjan Janevski) 212410_01

Above: Kimberley adopted Nash from Australian Working Dog Rescue in March. He is nearly eight months old now.

Above: Lulu Blu, a British shorthair, who now lives with Michelle and her family.

Charlie with her cat Frostbite.

Nurse Mia recently adopted Pablo. She found Pablo at her workplace, and was going to give him to a rescue group, but the kitten captured her heart – so she gave him a home. “I rescued Pablo back in May and we are on an adventure together,” Mia said. “I have another three rescued older cats as well.” Mia said adopting a pet was “a responsibility and a commitment to do the best you can”.

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Above: Rhiannon and her family adopted a new dog recently. “A nine year-old Staffy who my kids and our other dog love to bits, Stella is the girl in front,” she said. Buster (behind Stella) is another rescue dog, whom the family has had for about 10 years.

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Lidia, along with her mother, father, sister and brother, adopted a rescue Kelpie x Border Collie, named Mitch, in March. Lidia said: “After living with two dogs who both recently passed away the last year, our home was feeling very empty and sad, particularly going into lockdown.”

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“I played two years with Vic Fury and last year I was probably at that point. I had got my degree and got a job and I was working full-time and trying to do ANL [Australian Netball League] as well,” she said. “It’s all ater hours and I found it really challenging giving my time to work and also netball. I decided to have a year of to see if I miss it and see if I want to give it another go. “I ended up having the irst few months of pre-season of and then an injury came up with the Tassie Magpies ANL side and I got a phone call asking if I’d like to help out with them … and I thought why not. “It’s a bit of a shock that I’m here now.” For the City West Falcons gun, the decision proved to be the right one with the Collingwood Magpies, who are aligned with the Tassie Magpies, seeing what Jovic could do on court. It led to her being signed as an injury replacement for Australian player Kelsey Browne. Jovic thought she would just be with the side until Browne was right to play, but a knee

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injury to cross-code star Ash Brazill, resulted in her being signed for the rest of the season. “I was just stoked that I was going to have an opportunity to train with the likes of Kesley Browne, Madi Browne and Ash Brazill. Obviously it was devastating that Braz got injured as well. “Sometimes I was inding myself thinking I’m actually training with these amazing athletes, it’s incredible now that I’m getting to play alongside them as well.” With COVID-19 shutting down training just before the start of the season, Jovic said she was determined to do whatever it took to keep playing. “We would go from training really intense with your teammates to taking home some equipment from the Holden Centre and just trying to keep ticking over, until we heard something about a potential season,” she said.

“here was deinitely some doubt there would even be a season. When the talk started coming about hubs, I was absolutely going to be on board for that as it’s potentially my only opportunity to play at this level. “If that’s what I have to do to get a go, I’ll move my life to Queensland.” Having already stepped down to part-time work when she joined Collingwood, Jovic is now having a career break so she can follow her dream of playing netball. Jovic said while there had been some challenges living in the hub, it also had its beneits. “It has been really good for us as a team, we’ve gotten to know people a lot faster than you normally would in a normal training environment.” Among those in the hub, is Collingwood assistant coach Nicole Richardson.

Richardson has coached Jovic for many years, irstly at Altona representative netball and then at the City West Falcons. Jovic said it was “pretty cool” to have someone involved in the team who she’s known nearly her whole life. he condensed season has changed how clubs use their players and bench, resulting in younger and newer players being given more opportunities than before. Jovic has played in every match so far, as was named best on court in her third match. She said that knowing the calibre of her teammates, she wasn’t expecting to get the opportunities she has. “I was deinitely in shock [when she made her debut]. I think [coach] Rob [Wright] called me on as a rolling sub within the irst quarter. “I thought it would be a bit later in the game than in the irst quarter, so it was a bit of a surreal moment. “It was amazing to even get the opportunity to step onto the court at all.” Jovic has split her time playing the three midcourt positions, which has taken her out of her comfort zone. At the Falcons, she is predominantly a centre. At ANL, she normally plays centre or wing attack. She’s played on a number of international level players, including gun New Zealander Laura Langman. Jovic admits there are times where she’s had to take a breath and take in what is happening around her. For the Magpies, making inals is the aim. “We want to make inals and give it a good shot, just because it’s going to be a year to remember for everyone. We want to head out on top,” Jovic said. While it’s been a crazy ride to get a spot in the world’s best competition, Jovic is keen to stay in it for more than one year. “Absolutely, if an opportunity arises in the future, I would love to do that.”

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