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Helping the homeless Paradise 4 Kids is hitting the road in St Albans to help provide hot meals to the homeless and those in need. P4K director Jane Pallot said the aim was to provide people who are on the streets with a hot meal at least once a week. “In Victoria, job losses, rent rises, and benefit lags have severely impacted the vulnerable in the community,” she said. “There is a food insecurity crisis, people cannot put food on their tables. For this reason, P4Ks established a community kitchen, to go out into the streets of Brimbank and feed and nourish people in need. “Come rain, hail, or shine, we will head out and offer food relief, social connection, and referral pathways out of homelessness and poverty, to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and disadvantage.” The community kitchen is council approved and the group will work with other providers who are already helping those in need find support. The community kitchen will run on Tuesdays from 7.45pm from the St Albans Market carpark. To donate, sponsor or volunteer contact Jane at jane@pallot.tv.

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COVID numbers give hope Victoria was holding its breath on Monday as the state waited for news of lockdown restrictions easing on Tuesday. On Monday, 11 new local cases were announced, all of which were linked to known outbreaks and were in quarantine throughout their infectious period. It is the second day in a row that all cases have been in quarantine while infectious, increasing hopes that restrictions will ease tonight. Victorians were plunged into lockdown on July 15, following a number of positive

cases across the state as a result of two virus incursions from Sydney. Premier Daniel Andrews said on Sunday that a downward trend in cases was a positive sign, but that he couldn’t announce what would happen with restrictions yet. “These numbers are the trend that we wanted to see, these numbers are more than promising, but we just have to wait and see what comes through tomorrow and Tuesday to be certain,” he said. “I will foreshadow, there will still be rules after midnight Tuesday, it’ll be important that we all follow them.” The health department has identified six

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must get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result. Coles Ardeer was listed as a tier two site. Anyone who visited the store on July 14 between 7am and 7.40am, and 9.20pm and 10.15pm, must get a test and isolate until they get a negative result. BR International Logistics in Derrimut has been named as an exposure site for six days. Anyone who was at the site between midnight on July 13 through to 11.59pm on July 19, must get tested and isolate until receiving a negative result. St Albans Meadows Primary School had a positive case linked to the site.

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A vision to transform Brimbank – have your say What’s your vision for Brimbank? You are encouraged to have your say on the Draft Together We Are Brimbank Plan, which integrates the community’s key aspirations and outlines how Council will work to achieve a vision of a transformed Brimbank.

The community now has an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft plan.

Community members are invited to provide comment by 22 August 2021.

Over the next four years Council will work to achieve a vision of: ‘A transformed Brimbank that is beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected’.

Feedback can be provided:

The plan will pave the way to achieving the long term Community Vision 2040 through our four-year Council Vision and Plan and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The plan is to transform Brimbank by focusing on four key strategic directions:

The community has played an important role in shaping the draft plan through feedback provided during the Shaping Brimbank consultation earlier this year, and previous consultations.

• People and Community • Places and Spaces • Opportunity and Prosperity • Leadership and Governance

• online at yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/WeareBrimbank • by attending drop in sessions in August or • by mailing feedback to Communications and Community Engagement, Brimbank City Council, PO Box 70, Sunshine VIC 3020. Community feedback will inform the final Together We Are Brimbank Plan, which will come back to Council for review in October 2021.

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WHAT’S ON Community Recovery Grants

• Community Festival and Event Grants (up to $10,000)

Local community groups, organisations and youth initiatives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a total of $600,000 in Brimbank Council Community Recovery Grants.

• Major Festival and Events Grants (up to $25,000)

The Brimbank Community Recovery Grants Program 2021-2022 offers grants in 5 categories: • Recovery Grants (up to $10,000) • Establishment Grants (up to $1,000)

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• Youth Support Grants (up to $15,000) Council recognises that a range of community groups and organisations support our diverse community with a variety of needs. These grants aim to help them in their work to build community connections, reduce social isolation, and improve the physical and mental health of the community during the COVID-19 recovery. The Community Recovery Grants applications close Sunday 5 September 2021. For information on how to apply, attend an information session or grants writing workshops, visit brimbank.vic.gov. au/grants or call the Grants Hotline 9249 4036.

Reward local heroes The We Are Brimbank Awards acknowledge our local heroes and celebrate their contribution to our community. Sebastian Agricola, St Albans Business Group Association President, said this organisation was proud to win an award in 2020, and encouraged others to recognise locals doing great work in the community by nominating them for the We Are Brimbank Awards. “If you are eligible to nominate in one of the Award categories I encourage you to do so as community contribution is worthy of recognition and it also demonstrates your pride in being part of our wonderful municipality”.

All information in this week’s edition of Brimbank Buzz was correct at the time of printing. For the latest information about the impacts of COVID-19 on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

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There are five categories open for nomination, which close Friday 3 September, 2021. Go to brimbank.vic. gov.au/wearebrimbank for further information.

Slow the spread Following the advice of health authorities will help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We can all play our part by doing things like: • Comply with the current government restrictions • Wear a facemask and physically distance • Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms • Keep up to date about exposure sites • Get vaccinated

Share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Keilor Library Outdoor Lounge – We are seeking community feedback on plans to build a new outdoor lounge area. Consultation closes 15 August. • Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion – Sign our petition urging the State Government to re-affirm its commitment to transform Sunshine Station as a Super Hub and to reconsider plans for a flyover through Albion. • Fix the Calder – We’re calling for the Calder Freeway to be fixed between the Western Ring Road and Melton Highway. $100M is already confirmed. Sign the petition and share your story. • Disability Action Plan for 2021-2025 – We would like to hear from our community about ways we can make Brimbank more accessible for people living with disability and their carers. Consultation closes 23 August, 2021. Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts on these initiatives and consultations.

Next Council meeting: Tuesday 17 August 2021

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Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Please check the Brimbank Council website to confirm the details of the next Council meeting and if it will be open to the public. COVID-19 restrictions limit the number of people we can have in the Chamber. The Council Meeting will be live streamed via a link to be published on the website, closer to the date of the meeting.

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This includes a one-off allocation of $200,000 in the 2021-22 Budget provided for Youth Support Grants to focus on supporting initiatives that are either led by young people or co-designed activities that support young people in Brimbank who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Airport control plan raises alarm By Tara Murray Brimbank council has expressed concerns about the impact proposed changes to planning controls at Melbourne Airport could have on residents. The council and Hume council have made a joint submission to the Melbourne Airport Environs Safeguarding Standing Advisory Committee (MAESSAC), which is seeking feedback on a range of changes it has proposed to address the safeguarding of the airport. The changes include giving greater statutory

weight to the National Airport Safeguarding Framework (NASF), while giving more importance to noise contours which indicate potential noise exposure to properties. Brimbank council tabled the submission at last week’s council meeting, stating the two councils supported some of the proposed changes, but were concerned about the impact of others. They are against the proposal to elevate the noise contours into the planning scheme, noting the inclusion of the ‘N’ contours would result in more than 19,000 additional properties

within Brimbank being subject to new airport planning controls. Brimbank council said it believed the commitee had not achieved an appropriate balance between protecting the airport and enabling appropriate growth and development. Brimbank councillor Virigina Tachos described the proposed changes as “a shameless grab of planning controls by Melbourne Airport”. She said. the changes would significantly impact and disable growth in Brimbank by limiting planning and development and

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Honour for young hero Skye Calleja has been named among 21 young Victorians as a Junior Triple Zero Hero by the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA), for calling triple-0. The then 11-year-old Tullamarine local called for emergency services when her dad received severe burns from a fire pit. Skye told the call-taker exactly where her dad had been burned and closely monitored his condition. Skye said the experience was scary for her. “Dad walked out of the bathroom in a lot of

pain, I have never seen him like that before,” she said. “Mum wasn’t home, so I rang her and she told me to get him in the shower. I did that. “[Then I] called an ambulance… [and] told them what had happened. “When [mum] got home, I hung up and told her what I had done and what the operator had said, then I went and waited out the front for the ambulance to arrive so I could show them where dad was.” Skye’s mum, Melissa Calleja, said her entire

family was proud of what Skye was able to do. “She was super calm, and in control,” Ms Calleja said. “There are many people who would just freak out and have no idea what to do in an emergency. “We are amazed – but I guess not surprised – that she was able to perform so well in this scary situation. “She is a great kid.”

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possible investment at a time when the municipality is keen to transform. “We believe the [noise contours] should be advisory guidance within the planning scheme, and should be used in a discretionary manner, which is how this guidance in the National Airport Safeguarding Framework intended them to be used”. Cr Bruce Lancashire said that if the proposed changes went through, it would be a nightmare for residents and the cost would be horrific. Submissions will be part of a series of roundtable sessions to be held next month.

At-home cancer test call COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a sharp decline in cervical cancer screening test numbers, prompting calls for women to consider self-collection screenings. Not-for-profit health organisation VCS Foundation is urging eligible women in Melbourne’s west to consider using its Home-Based HPV Self-Collection (HBSC) kits to help ensure any signs of cervical cancer are picked up early. The initiative is designed to assist patients to screen safely at home following a telehealth appointment and receipt of a pathology request form from their healthcare practitioner. To be eligible for self-collection, the patient must be aged 30 years or older and overdue for a cervical screening test by two years or longer. VCS executive director Professor Marion Saville said VCS Pathology, which processes around half of all cervical screening tests in Victoria, has experienced a dramatic decrease in tests. “We are offering a process that’s embedded in primary care, it has to be requested after a telehealth consult with your GP who has to determine that you are eligible for self-collection,” she said. “We’ve done a number of clinical trials of self-collection through the mail and the vast majority of people found it straightforward to do.” Professor Saville said early detection of all cancers is an important factor for treatment and outcomes. She is encouraging GPs to consider reviewing their patient database to identify unscreened and underscreened patients, then reach out to discuss cervical screening. Benjamin Millar

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Community safety funding Melton residents will have their say in how $700,000 of state government funding will be spent on improving community safety and tackling the root causes of crime. Crime Prevention Minister Natalie Hutchins announced the funding for Melton as part of the Empowering Communities Program. The Department of Justice and Community Safety allocated up to $700,000 over three years for crime prevention and community safety initiatives. Representatives from the area’s community organisations and services have formed a project action group to devise and outline the initiatives before presenting them to the minister for final sign off.

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A new supermarket is about to open its doors in Derrimut, giving shoppers more choice. The new NQR store is part of the expansion of Derrimut Village, with works well under way for opening. The Salvation Army and Variety and Ezy Buys will also be part of the centre expansion. NQR’s John Tran said they were just awaiting the final approvals to get the go-ahead to open, but he was hopeful it would be within the next couple of weeks. “We have looked to open up in Derrimut as we would like to reconnect [with] western Melbourne as our Sunshine store has shut due

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The Melton community’s aspirations for the area for the next 20 years have been captured in a new council vision. Melton City 2041 – The City We Create was developed by members of the community in conjunction with the council. Formed around five key themes, the community vision will be used to guide council’s planning and decision-making. To view the community vision, Melton City 2041 – The City We Create, visit melton.vic. gov.au/communityvision

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Old Calder safety fears raised By Tara Murray Brimbank council is calling for safety upgrades on the Old Calder Highway near Overnewton College before someone is seriously hurt. Councillor Maria Kerr raised a notice of motion last week, highlighting concerns residents have about the stretch of road in Keilor. “There have been some really severe near misses, a couple of people have been hit and it’s a matter of time before something more serious happens,” she said.

“Residents are really concerned about speeding motorists, they’re worried about cars failing to stop when the flags are not out. “They are sick of traffic congestion and they are concerned for families and kids that are attempting to cross that road.” The council will write to Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll seeking consideration for funding to upgrade the Old Calder Highway and Overnewton Road intersection. Cr Kerr is also calling for an investigation into road safety on that stretch of road and an

assessment for a signalised pedestrian crossing in the future. She said residents had contacted her expressing their concerns about the road and the behaviour of motorists. “I’m submitting this motion on behalf of the local community to advocate for the state government to fix this issue to avoid any further accidents. The Old Calder Highway is a main thoroughfare and connects Taylors Lakes to Keilor.” Cr Virginia Tachos said traffic concerns along the Old Calder Highway was an ongoing

issue that had been raised a number of times. She said drivers continued to put the lives of pedestrians at risk and it was time something was done. “Living in that particular area, I only have two exits,” she said. “That’s the Green Gully exit and the one on the Old Calder. “On any given day, you can not get out, it’s an asbsolute nightmare to get out of there. With a few other schools, people are competing on that road to try and get to the Old Calder exit to get to the freeway to get to work.” The motion was supported by all councillors.

Vote for Horseshoe Bend A community group needs community help to bring Horseshoe Bend Reserve back to its former glory. The Horseshoe Bend Community Garden group has been shortlisted as a finalist for the volunteering innovation fund, which could earn the project $50,000. Public votes will help decide which project the funds go to. Horseshoe Bend Community Garden group’s Cynthia Frain said they had been applying for a number of grants to get the project up and running. Non-for-profit group 3000 Acres has helped with improving the area, which is looked after by Parks Victoria. “We are really excited to be short-listed for a rather large grant,” Ms Frain said. “We’ve been working hard on partnerships. We’re starting a community garden and transforming that into a community space. “The community garden is a launching pad

for what we can do with the area.” Ms Frain said she and the group, like many others, had been disappointed in how Horseshoe Bend had been neglected in recent years. She said the group was hoping to turn the area into something local people would be proud of and was hoping the community would get behind them and vote for the project. “It used to be a beautiful space when it was a farm. While it will never be a farm again, there is a lot of potential to make it something good. “We’ve started with working bees and planting a vegie garden. We want to add in a sensory garden and native garden. We’ll look at farmers markets and running workshops. “We know how open space is beneficial for people who have been isolated.” To vote for the project: http://ow.ly/ iNyF50FAe8f Tara Murray

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Fight for lights won By Tara Murray Albion residents will be able to cross Ballarat Road safely with the announcement of a long-awaited upgrade to the intersection of Ballarat Road and Hulett Street. Residents who live near the intersection have been calling for traffic lights to be installed for the past five years, after a number of people were hit by cars while trying to cross the road. The speed limit has previously been decreased on that section of Ballarat Road, but calls for the installation of traffic lights had continued.

The state and federal governments have announced they will invest $8 million into delivering a safer intersection as part of a targeted road safety works program. There will also be raised safety platforms on Ballarat Road at the approach to the intersection, encouraging drivers to slow down. The funding is a big win for residents of Federation Residential Village who have been lobbying for lights to be installed. Village chairperson David Richardson said they were thrilled to finally get lights at the intersection. Mr Richardson said that since a resident was

hit by a car while crossing the road in 2016, resulting in him being left in a wheelchair, residents had been too scared to try and cross the road, which is six lanes in total. “Residents have nine different directional flows of traffic to consider when they are trying to cross that road,” he said. “We have some people who will catch the bus outside the village and will head towards Deer Park, even though they want to go to Sunshine. “They hop off further up and walk across the road where there are lights and then catch the bus to Sunshine.”

People with disabilities and their carers are being encouraged to have their say in Brimbank council’s new disability action plan. The council’s plan aims to create a stronger, accessible and inclusive community. The council has put out a survey for residents to show their feedback and stories. Once finalised, the plan will outline the community’s needs and expectations, along with guiding the council’s priorities for people with disability, their carers, families and friends. Full-time carer Jenny Willis is one of those helping the council design the plan. Ms Willis, whose son Dan has epilepsy and global brain damage, is part of the Brimbank Disability Network, which meets one morning bi-monthly, and works with the council on the disability advisory committee. “People with disabilities and their carers need to speak up to give a better understanding of their needs in the community,” Ms Willis said. “Change will come when you put your voice to paper and have your say. “I encourage all that are affected by the plan to take the time to tell your stories and be heard, this is your opportunity for change.” Council’s survey will be open until August 23. Details: yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au. Tara Murray

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Sydenham house prices soar By Tara Murray The Sydenham property market continues to thrive, with the median house price increasing by more than 22 per cent in the last quarter, according to new data. Real Estate Institute of Victoria data for the June quarter shows the median house price in Sydenham is now $720,000. Unit prices in Sydenham also increased, up by 8.8 per cent in the three months to June. Both were well above the metropolitan Melbourne increases of 0.2 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively, as the housing market slowed.

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YPA Sydenham’s chief operations officer, Nancy Crupi, said the new data didn’t come as much of a surprise. “There’s a lot of demand in the area,” she said. “It’s all different types of properties too. Units, investment properties and families looking to upsize. “It’s close to public transport and it’s close to Watergardens. More people are looking to

invest in the area.” Ms Crupi said the Sydenham housing market had experienced growth across the past 12 months. She said properties in the area were being snapped up quickly. She said the short time on the market and the high demand for properties were set to continue, which could result in prices continuing to jump. While house price growth slowed in metropolitan Melbourne in the last quarter, all but one Brimbank suburb experienced significant price increases. The median price rose by 13.3 per cent in

Burnside Heights, 12.6 per cent in Sunshine West, 9.5 per cent in Albanvale and 7.4 per cent in St Albans. Taylors Hill was the only suburb where the median price fell, dropping 8.8 per cent in the June quarter. Ms Crupi said Taylors Hill was an area which suffered big variances in house prices. “There are two very different price brackets,” she said. “There’s a lot of properties that might go for about $550,000 and then bigger homes over the $1 million mark. “What is selling in that quarter will determine the price, rather than a drop in prices. In the last quarter, a lot of cheaper houses sold.”

Studio fights to rebuild An Albanvale kung fu studio is hoping to rebuild after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wing Chun Kung Fu used to have more than 20 students take part in lessons each week, but that number has dropped to just three following the pandemic. Studio owner Sifu Maurice Ruiz said it had been a hard time since the pandemic started. “I opened a kung fu studio 10 years ago in order to make kung fu and fighting for children and adults become a sport and not a fight as it would be seen in the school ground or street,” he said. “The classes lead towards being able to compete in tournaments, which is the closest one can get to a real fight but taking away the fear and hatred and replacing it with camaraderie.

“Over the years we taught six lessons a week, with four adult classes and two kids classes. The COVID-19 [pandemic] saw us lose 11 kids and nine adults in one swoop last year and we are currently trying to re-establish the club from scratch.” Tara Murray

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A study of lockdown 5.0 Five students from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook share how they are feeling about Victoria’s fifth lockdown. Anna Marabeliotakis, year 12 Ahh, here we go again. Lockdown 5.0, most people’s initial reaction to another lockdown. Mine too. I must admit, being stuck at home has me craving human connection more than ever, and I mean human contact away from a screen. I miss the social aspect of being at school, work, and having the freedom to organise a catch-up whenever and wherever I feel like it. However, in times of such uncertainty with so much negativity floating around, I find myself grateful for the extra sleep-ins, studying in the comfort of my home and the value of nature.

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Micah Cursio, year 9

Being a year 10 student, I feel the challenges many Victorian students face with a burden that most of us understand from multiple lockdowns in the past. We know the drill at this point, it’s very hard to face the fact most of us started a new term recharged for the classroom only for the reality of lockdown to return again … But with lockdown comes opportunities… Without the long commute to school, we have more time on our hands to work on homework and other school projects. Even though the new term started with derailed plans, I look forward to putting my blazer and tie on once again.

Sitting at my desk 24/7. Masks on masks off. First lockdown, then second, third, fourth and now fifth. I’m getting restless trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. A part of me is satisfied: I get my sleep-ins, food whenever I want and more time to watch TV. But the rest of me? I’m upset. I wish we were back at school. I miss people more than I ever have. I’m going to miss out on my science dissection. Again! But then again, this situation has left me feeling different. I’m seeing things from a different perspective. I’ve learnt to appreciate the things we’ve lost more than I did before.

Mathias Sisay, year 9 I am a year 9 student and campus captain. Once again, we are back in lockdown for a fifth time. Personally, I despise lockdown as I lose my social interactions within the community and as a captain – hard to obtain behind a laptop. Nevertheless, when we start to think about it, there are only negatives to COVID-19 and being in lockdown. However, it is important to remember the good things too. Keeping a positive mindset during these times is vital to keeping healthy and positive. Stay safe everyone and look after yourselves.

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As a Melburnian year 12 student, lockdowns are nothing out of the ordinary – though nonetheless, quite honestly, still challenging each time. Along my VCE journey, we’ve endured a couple of the strictest, lengthiest lockdowns worldwide. Necessary, of course, but each has confronted us with mental, physical, social challenges, whilst undertaking one of the most important years of our lives, substantially through a screen. The recent lockdown felt like it’d spontaneously sprung upon me; from being right back into term three, energised and alongside my peers, to the humble abode of, well, my bedroom. But alas, amidst the winter doom and gloom, each lockdown has challenged me to grow and broaden my perspective. I’m now on the homestretch of year 12 and although this lockdown has caused some exhaustion I’m eager to be back in the classroom soon.

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Being true to herself A Wyndham author shares her story from being a ‘confused little boy’ to a confident woman, with Alesha Capone.

hauna Wilson was born in 1964 and named Sean by her parents. She says she was “always female” but it took her 45 years to accept the fact. The Wyndham resident, recently published You Say Different, I Say Individual, which is subtitled My journey in finding the woman within. The book details Wilson’s journey as a “confused young little boy” to her present life as a nurse, advocate and public speaker. It covers aspects of Wilson’s life including abuse at a Catholic school, bullying and bastardisation in the military system and the loss of her beloved 17-year-old sister to suicide. Wilson’s own struggles with mental health, her transition to become a “proud woman” in 2008 and the development of the relationship with her husband Robert also feature. A particularly fascinating part of the book details Wilson’s time working in the Coburg Prison Complex during the 1980s when she came face-to-face with some of Victoria’s most dangerous and notorious criminals.

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Wilson said that Melbourne’s first COVID-19 lockdown in March last year provided her with an opportunity to work on the book, outside of her working hours as a nurse. “Friends have been telling me for years that I had a story worth telling,” she said. “I just wasn’t sure why would anyone be interested in mine.” Wilson said she decided to write her autobiography for a number of reasons, including to learn more about who she really was and to promote the benefits of the wider community accepting people’s differences. She said she wanted the book to be a resource for others and their families who travel a similar journey to her own. “I also want to bring to the forefront of people’s minds the potential damage that is caused through ignorance, bullying, judgemental attitudes and rejection of those they see different,” Wilson said. Wilson said that by the age of four, she had an inkling she might be “different” but did not know why. She said she never “wanted” to be a woman but finally accepted who she was as an adult. “The only decision I found I had to make was to live or die,” she said. “By choosing to live, I accepted who I was and the potential repercussions of that decision on me, my family and my employment. “My birth and extended family have been accepting and amazing.” A touching photo in the book is from Wilson’s wedding. In the image, her mother Roma, a senior citizen, is walking down the aisle alongside her daughter. Wilson said there was “no way” she could have undergone gender transition in the 1960s, ’70s or ’80s. “There were still the traditional attitudes that everyone was brought up on by the older generation of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s,” she said. Wilson said that fortunately, society was now more liberal. “Social acceptance has changed over recent decades that has allowed confidence in many to accept and be openly comfortable presenting who they really are,” she said.

Shauna Wilson. (Picture: Jude van Daalen from The Melbourne Portrait Studio) Inset: Shauna as a child, when she was still known as Sean. (Supplied)

Shauna Wilson, when she was still known as Sean, as an armoured corp trooper in 1984. Right: Shauna on her wedding day to husband Robert, with her mother Roma; with her eldest son Lewis; after graduating from her university studies to become a nurse. (Pictures: Supplied)

“The accessibility to information and education via online portals and social networks has given to a much safer tolerance.” In the book, Wilson recounts that many people held different views when she joined the army in 1982 as a reserve soldier.

After an unknown colleague went through her wardrobe and found some women’s clothes, she experienced both verbal and physical abuse from others in the defence force. Despite Wilson’s harsh treatment in the army as a young person, she returned to work

in the defence force twice before re-enlisting in 2010 in the Australian Army Pay Corps. Of returning to the army, she writes: “I am sure there was mutterings about my gender in private, but at no point was I made to feel uncomfortable at all.” Wilson went on to enjoy another eight years as a part-time soldier, which only ended after she was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Wilson eventually left the Department of Defence to study nursing. Nowadays, she also shares her life experience and expertise in the medical field by speaking at events, universities and TAFEs. Three years ago, Wilson was a keynote speaker at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum. “I presented to over 500 of my peers on parts of my journey through life as a transgender woman to becoming a nurse in 2014,” she said. Wilson also helped to develop the ACN’s Nursing Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Guiding Principles document and served as a member of the college’s Men in Nursing working party, which was formed to investigate barriers and stigmas that keep males from pursuing nursing as a career. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Wilson’s writes about being true to herself and refusing to become a victim. One of the most confronting parts of the book is a sexual assault that Wilson experienced. “To be abused by a teacher as a young child, beaten regularly by other kids as I grew up, and sexually assaulted as an adult, each had the potential to destroy me, I struggle with people labelling me brave. “By absorbing that pain both emotional and physical, that hatred towards my attackers, and living to tell the story has enabled me to come out the other side a much stronger woman,” she said. “This is what makes me a survivor.” Details: http://shaunawilson.com.au/ For assistance contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au or QLife on 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight) or qlife.org.au. 11 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

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Kick off your musical shoes Rehearsals at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College are well under way, with students excited to be back on stage for the 2021 College musical Footloose. Following the classic story of Ren McCormack finding his place in a small farming town, and in turn helping a town heal from tragedy, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another and the power of forgiveness. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, and music by Tom Snow, the musical combines themes of friendship, love, loss, family and adolescence. “The show is about breaking barriers, finding freedoms and expression through dance,” says Damian Bernardo, the college’s head of learning for performing arts. “Our cast can really connect with this given that musicals themselves are about letting students express who they are in an artistic way.” The college community was disappointed last year’s production was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so there is excitement in the air, and everyone is staying focused on the task ahead. “We are so excited to be putting on a show again,” Mr Bernardo says. “There is a real buzz amongst the cast, with most of them having worked on this musical for two years now. It is brilliant to see everyone’s commitment hasn’t dwindled.” The storyline has a running theme of ‘no dancing allowed’ which has presented its own set of challenges for head choreographer Denise Tyrikos, but by incorporating sly moves and hidden jazz hands, the cast is able to continually show movement. “It was a challenge at first to get my head around it, but now I am loving the flow of the

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College students will be back on stage for the musical Footloose. (Supplied)

show and the at times subtle but stand out dance moves,” says Ms Tyrikos. Despite the hurdle of another snap coronavirus lockdown, the student cast and production team are facing the challenge head-on, finding new ways to rehearse. Mr Bernardo said the students are proving to the community their resilience, patience and

what it means to be a student at the college. “We have an amazing team working behind the scenes, and the cast as a whole are close-knit and really take care

of each other. COVID has taught them how lucky they are and how important it is to look after everyone.” Footloose is showing for two nights only. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 2, 2021. Bookings: trybooking.com/BRBJG

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KND gives you reason to smile National Dental Health Week runs from Monday, August 2 to Sunday, August 8. Facilitated by the Australian Dental Association (ADA), this year’s Dental Health Week campaign encourages Australians to engage in proper oral and dental hygiene practices. At KND Denture Clinic, the team goes out of its way to ensure patients experience high standards of care and satisfaction. After operating in the St Albans area for more than 25 years, the clinic at 192 Main Road East, St Albans exudes a warm and comfortable atmosphere to reassure and support patients in their dental prosthesis journey. “The health and safety of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance, so people can feel very confident to visit in these challenging COVID times. If anyone feels unsure or has any questions about the process involved, we encourage them to call to make a time for a consultation so that all questions can be answered as accurately as possible to reduce any confusion,” says prosthetist Kathy Danoucaras. The clinic offers some tips to care for your dentures: When cleaning your dentures, always remove them from your mouth to allow a comprehensive cleaning of both the dentures and the mouth. If using a toothbrush, make sure it is a soft-bristled brush and that you brush the dentures gently. If you have natural teeth, it is still very important to keep them clean and continue visiting your dentist to have regular cleanings carried out. Many people believe that the harder you brush and the more toothpaste you use the better. However, this is incorrect – the less toothpaste and the softer the brush and

of inches of water so if they do get dropped in the sink, they don’t hit a hard surface but rather something soft, hopefully protecting them from any damage. If your denture feels uncomfortable or is causing pain, it is important to see your prosthetist to adjust the denture as required to relieve the pain. Continued pain from dentures over time can cause damage to the tissue that may require a procedure to remove the damaged tissue – it’s always best to keep on top of this rather than to try to put up with it. KND Denture Clinic is currently exercising extra COVID-19 health and safety precautions, following advice from both the Victorian government and the Australian Dental Prosthetist Association (ADPA), of which KND Dental Prosthetists are proud members. “Due to the nature of our work, we are currently following all the guidelines put in place by the Victorian government and our association to make sure both patients and staff are as protected as possible in these challenging times,” Kathy says. “Our appointments are being spaced out in order to meet the guidelines, and social distancing is being practiced in our waiting room. All of these guidelines are continually changing and we are doing as much as we can to accommodate these changes correctly.” Contact the team today to ensure your smile needs are met.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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QUICK CROSSWORD

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Follow (7) Tiny fish (7) Social exclusion (9) Doesn’t pass (5) Gradually (6) Categorise (8) Put in (6) Devoted followers (4) Gem (4) Patch of water (6) Leaping (8) Self-absorption (6) Prohibited (5) Made clear (9) Ingredient (7) Ratify (7)

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Partner (6) Natural fibre used in clothing (6) Allowing (8) Platform (4) Likeness (10) Deny (6) Hostile (8) Author of short pieces (8) Defendant (10) Small warship (8) Worth a lot of money (8) Lazy person (8) Blow (6) Victor (6) Soil (6) Vaulted recess (4)

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What kind of animal is a Komodo dragon?

I Don’t Know How to Love Him is a song from which musical?

Umber, carob and russet are all shades of what colour?

Is ‘capitulate’ a word meaning crush, beg or yield?

Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is about which two cities?

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Rametta thrives in combat By Peter Howe Judo champion Ryley Rametta thrives in combat, which isn’t good news for her friends or opponents. Having taken up the sport in her pre-teens, Rametta has her eyes set on the biggest events in the world. The 18-year-old is pretty clear with her focus once she takes to the mat. “You might be my friend, but I have to beat you,” she said. Rametta took up judo after her parents started looking for a sport for their daughters. “Judo looked fun,” reflected Rametta. “I looked at a sport even at that age to satisfy my competitive edge.” Rametta ended up at Resilience Training Centre in Footscray, which is run by principal trainers Daniel Kelly and Maria Pekli. The two competed in a combined nine Olympics, with Pekli winning bronze at the 2000 Olympics. Rametta was able to take her skills to the next level when she started at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA). She said her breakout year was 2019 when she competed for Australia for the first time, a feat which coincided with her move to the academy. “MSA has worked with me to improve my mental strength,” she said. “Our sports psychologist has taught me to focus during my competitive bouts and concentrate on my next move. “MSA has also given me access to a dietician who allows me to healthily prepare for a tournament and hit my weight goal safely.” Last year started with a bang for Rametta as she went to Turkey with the Australian cadet team at the European Judo Championships.

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She finished ninth in the event. In the lead-up, she spent two weeks living and training in Japan at Budo University. “We trained with the Budo University team and we lived in the dormitories, it was an amazing learning experience. If anything, I became more passionate to improve myself. “I love meeting new people and learning to become better. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put

a premature end to our European tournament schedule, where we had to cancel our competition and training camp in Croatia.” Lockdown meant she was confined to training at home with her father and sisters, with sparring sessions in the backyard and Zoom coaching sessions. Her normal routine consists of some sort of training six days a week.

“The sessions are all dynamic, we work on the whole body rather than specific muscle groups. When school finishes at 3.15pm on Tuesday, Thursday and on Saturday mornings it is straight to training at Resilience Training Centre.” Rametta is currently preparing for her black belt grading after a tough year which has included surgery on her arm. Long term, she has her sights on representing Australia at multiple Olympic Games. “People in my club inspire me, my coaches and my fellow athletes, many of whom have been selected to compete for Australia. My goal is to emulate them.” Rametta is the July Sunshine Western Region Sports Club Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Her award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank and the Deer Park Club. The club’s mission is to financially support rising sports stars in the west of Melbourne. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner, or seek financial support for an aspiring athlete, contact the club by emailing swrsportsclub@gmail.com or sms 0408 556 631. The monthly dinners are held at the Medway Golf Club.

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SPORT Wright brings up game 350 with Taylors Lakes When Taylors Lakes returns to the football field, defender Jackson Wright will join a unique club, stepping out onto the field for his 350th career game. Having started playing football for the Lions as a nine-year-old, Wright joins just a handful of players at the club to have played 350 games. Wright said he never imagined playing that many games when he started playing. “I don’t really look too far into the future,” he said. “I never thought I would play 350 games. “It’s an exclusive club and there are not many others at the club to have reached this mark, it’s definitely pretty special. I played a bit of footy with a few of those other guys.” Wright said the club has played a major role in his life. He started playing in under-10s and has been a key to the senior team for more than a decade. He won the club’s senior best and fairest in

2015 and was named in the Essendon District Football League team of the year the same year. He said it was his mates that kept him coming back. “I’ve been here about 22 years,” he said. “It’s definitely been a major part of my life. “I just get to hang out with my mates on a Saturday looking to get a win. Even with training, you get to see mates a couple of times a week and get to hang out with them.” Wright said the major on-field highlight of his career was the 2010 EDFL B grade premiership, the club’s only senior premiership. “I had never played in a premiership in juniors,” he said. “I just remember the whole year we had a really close team. We were underdogs even though we were on top of the ladder. “We had a chip on our shoulders and had a point to prove. It was a champion team against

a team of champions.” Wright’s milestone is a bright highlight in what has been a tough year for the senior team. They are winless and facing relegation. Wright admits it has been a tough year, but said there are some bright signs for the future. “The results aren’t going our way at the moment,” he said. “I think we had 10 players 20-and-under in one of our games this year. “There are some exciting signs. A lot of these guys can play at this level already, even though they are quite young. “We’re not carrying them.” Wright said he would make a decision on his playing future at the end of the season, saying it would likely depend on how his body feels. He made one thing clear though. “I don’t see myself playing anywhere else.” Tara Murray

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Young rugby star shines By Tara Murray Velachanty Dominic may be just 13, but she is already breaking through the sporting barriers. The Brimbank Bucks rugby union young gun was selected as the only girl in the Melbourne Rebels under-13 squad to compete at the Southern States Junior Championships in Canberra earlier this month. When she got to the tournament, she would find out that she was the only girl selected across the whole competition. It was the first time that Dominic had represented her state. “I felt like that was my biggest accomplishment,” she said. “Sometimes it was challenging [at the championships] but it was a really good experience. “It gave me the chance to play my favourite sport and show many others that girls can play.” Dominic admits there were some challenges being the only girl at the tournament, but she thought she played a good championship. The Victorian team won two of its three matches, including the final one, 72-10. 26 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

Dominic played as a winger, which was a move away from her normal position as fly-half. Victorian under-13 representative team head coach Charlie Bird said Dominic showed great development over the course of the program. “Her confidence grew on and off the field,” he said. “During the tournament she put in some excellent performances demonstrating her strength and power, particularly in the tackle and breakdown. “I have no doubt she will continue to develop, and I hope to see her representing the Melbourne Rebels Super W Team in the future.” For Dominic, rugby union is in her blood. Her family is heavily involved with the Bucks, which are based in Deer Park. She said rugby had played a big part in her life and that the Bucks feels like home to her. “I started playing rugby for the Brimbank Bucks in 2014, when I was seven-years-old,” she said. “The whole family played and thought I should play too and I love it. “Rugby has developed me into the strong, brave girl I am.”

Dominic has continued to play for the Bucks and is part of their under-14 team. She said there were a few other girls in the team, which was good. Having enjoyed her first state team, Dominic said she was keen to try out for another one soon. “I may try out for another state team, an all school girls team. That would feel like a massive accomplishment as there aren’t many other girls playing rugby.” Long term, she said she wants to play club rugby and try to make an Olympic team. Rugby Victoria head of academy and elite pathways Pom Simona is one person who wouldn’t be surprised to see her make it. “She is a very shy and reserved individual off the field but the total opposite on it,” he said. “She’s very powerful and physical, especially with the ball in hand, and no doubt she will continue to develop into a very good rugby player. “I’m sure if she keeps working hard we will see her in the near future at SuperW and hopefully Wallaroos level.”

One of the members of Sunshine United’s most famous families is taking the coaching reins for the 2021-22 Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. The Tigers last week announced that Dean McGrath had been appointed coach for the upcoming season. He replaces premiership winning coach David Dodemaide, who stood down for work commitments. McGrath has spent much of his life at the club, as a player, coach, committee member, chairman of selectors, captain and net captain. His father Norm is one of the founders of the club, with the pavilion at its home ground Selwyn Park named after him. Tigers president Mark Dalrymple said the club approached Dean McGrath about taking on the coaching role after a suggestion from one of the players. “We never anticipated that he had wanted to be a senior coach. We put in the call and he put his hand up sensing the club was in need,” he said. Dalrymple said while McGrath had only coached junior sides at the club, he was an experienced cricket person who knows the cricket scene. He said there had been a really positive reaction to the appointment. McGrath will be assisted by Daniel Norris, who has been appointed assistant coach. Norris is the club’s T20 captain, as well as being A grade captain and committee member. Dalrymple said Norris was the perfect assistant for McGrath. “He has had some leadership roles at the club,” he said. “He’s still a player, with coaching aspirations in the future. He knows what’s been happening the last few years since Dean was here.” Neeten Chouhan will continue on as captain, with Thomas Duxson to remain vice-captain. McGrath, Dalrymple and the club now have the job of putting together a squad for next season. Dalrymple said there would be a few changes to the side that claimed last season’s premiership. They’ve lost three key players including former Sri Lankan international Kaushal Lokuarachchi. “We’re yet to recruit anyone new, but we’ve been active in getting a few guys back to the club,” he said. Tara Murray

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199

/bag

Green Capsicums

199

/bag

/kg

Long Melon

Wombok

299

/kg

Premium Bananas

199

/kg

Avocado

199

/kg

199 /ea

5 kg Washed Potatoes

349

/kg

Navel Orange

1299

Silverbeet

/ea

Indian Bitter Melon

249

/kg

199 /kg

Kale

199

/bag

/kg

5 kg Brush Potatoes

299

/ea

299

/ea

10 kg Brown Onion

199

/ea

199

299

Spinach

Imperial Mandarin

White Grapes

/kg

Red Capsicum

Coriander

189 /kg

Royal Gala Apples

Small Pomegranates

Black Grapes

/ea

600g Eggs

199

/dozen

WOODLEA FRESH We are open from 7am to 9pm everyday Finest quality fruit and vegetables at competitive prices 2 Lim Way Aintree (at Woodlea Town Centre) | Follow us on 12503803-SG29-21

*Terms and Conditions* Offer whilst stock lasts.

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