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Members of the Al-Taqwa College community wait for testing and vaccinations last week.

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Outpouring of support Al-Taqwa College says it is “deeply grateful” for the support offered by the community and state government after being subjected to racism following the latest COVID-19 outbreak at the school. Twenty-three people linked to the Truganina school have tested positive for coronavirus since a teacher was diagnosed with the virus on August 4. Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton said 87 per cent of the 2600 primary contacts at the school had tested negative as of Monday. The school was the site of one of the largest COVID-19 outbreaks during Victoria’s

second wave last year. On Tuesday, Health Minister Martin Foley praised the way in which the school has handled the latest outbreak. He revealed that more than half of the Al-Taqwa school community has received a COVID-19 vaccine through a pop-up vaccination hub set up at the school last week, while many more families had received vaccinations at nearby hubs and GP clinics. Al-Taqwa College spokesperson Terry Barnes said the school was “deeply grateful for the public acknowledgement of Al-Taqwa College by the premier, chief health officer and COVID commander”, and also the support of Wyndham council and mayor Adele Hegedich.

Mr Barnes acknowledged Al-Taqwa has faced racism since the teacher was first diagnosed. “Unfortunately, there have been some very unpleasant messages sent to the college and on social media,” he said. “However, the college deeply appreciates the outpouring of support and encouragement we have received since this latest outbreak has affected our community.” Other Wyndham schools impacted by the virus include Warringa Park School in Hoppers Crossing, Heathdale Christian College in Werribee and the Islamic College of Melbourne in Tarneit. Meanwhile Wyndham council was planning to hold an “emergency meeting” on Tuesday

to push for the municipality to be prioritised to receive more AstraZeneca and Pfizer doses, and for a local state vaccination hub to be set up. Department of Health data shows more than 20 Wyndham residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 recently, with nine cases residing in the 3029 postcode, seven in the 3030 postcode and six in the 3024 postcode. It comes as Victoria recorded 20 new cases on Tuesday, five of which were in quarantine during their infectious period. A number of COVID-19 exposure sites have been listed across Wyndham in the past week. Details: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov. au/exposure-sites

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Low vaccine rate in north-west By Michaela Meade Melbourne’s north-west region has been revealed to have the state’s lowest rate of COVID-19 vaccination, with eligibility and the nature of the workforce being flagged as potential reasons. The federal government last week released data revealing vaccination rates across the country. In Melbourne’s north-west, 34.7 per cent of people aged 15 and over had received one dose while 15.6 per cent of people aged 15 and over are fully vaccinated. Bendigo was revealed to have the highest

rate of people aged 15 and over with at least one dose at 52.6 per cent. Geelong had the highest rate of people aged 15 and over fully vaccinated, at 25.9 per cent. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network chief executive Chris Carter said there were a number of reasons for the low vaccine rate in Melbourne’s north-west. “We have a younger population and a lot of people may not be eligible,” he said. “The nature of the workforce essentially is essential service workers with jobs that involve long hours and getting time off work is really difficult.” Altona North GP and Australian Medical

Association state council chairman Mukesh Haikerwal said supply was one reason for the lag. “We need more supply and we need more participation and we need more messaging so that people are actually prepared and geared up to do the vaccine and also prepared to take the vaccine,” he said. Dr Haikerwal said there weren’t enough vaccination sites in the north-west. “I think the issue is this: Wyndham’s the size of Canberra but hardly got any vaccination sites and people there have got very few doses. “It’s a common problem across the north-west.”

Federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the average age of the Wyndham community is 32 years. “Sixty-four per cent of our community is below the age of 40 [years] and not eligible to be vaccinated yet,” Ms Ryan said. “Instead of trying to blame lower socio-economic families or multicultural communities for vaccination hesitancy, [people] need to look at the … vaccination roll-out … 113,000 people I represent aren’t able to get their hands on the vaccine.”

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It’s time to ‘say goodbye’ to COVID A new campaign is aiming to say goodbye to COVID-19. The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has released a video which encourages people to get vaccinated. The video shares the message in 21 different languages, as the NWMPHN tries to reach as many people in Melbourne’s north-west as possible. NWMPHN chief executive Chris Carter said the network wanted to connect with the community and get the message out there.

“The area we cover is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia,” he said. “We want to encourage the CALD [culturally and linguistically diverse] community to take up the vaccines and increase the overall vaccine effort. “It’s relatively easy to do the messages in written form and translate, but we thought we would get the personal engagement with having people speaking in other languages and share with their community.” Professor Carter said NWMPHN had worked with 60 people to put the videos together to make sure they were getting the

right message across. He said the reaction so far had been really good. “We’ve circulated it far and wide on Twitter, Facebook and social media.” Professor Carter’s biggest message is to encourage people to talk to their doctor or health professional and work out what is best for them. “We can then say goodbye to COVID.” Details: http://nwmphn.org.au/ GoodbyeCovid

Pacific Werribee and its community partners will present the shopping centre’s inaugural Jobs Fair this month. Pacific Werribee will host the event, which will include both virtual and onsite events, in conjunction with the Wyndham Opportunity Network, AMES, the Wyndham Community & Education Centre, The Huddle and Jobs Victoria. The Jobs Fair will include workshops and seminars to help prepare participants looking for employment, with a focus on topics such as resume writing, interview techniques, job searching and personal branding. Participants will also receive one-on-one mentoring and coaching and have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews. The Jobs Fair will include information about the full-time, part-time and casual job opportunities available across the retail spectrum, from national fashion and lifestyle brands to local food and beverage vendors. The first virtual workshop, titled How to apply for work in Wyndham, will be held via Zoom on Wednesday. This presentation will offer guidance on preparing an application tailored to respond to a specific job advertisement. A hypothetical job advertisement will be presented and participants will be invited to prepare an application in response, which they can submit in the following days and receive feedback about. The Jobs Fair will run Thursday 19 – Friday 20 and Thursday 26 – Friday 27 August, 5pm – 8pm daily. Customers are invited to book in for spot via the Pacific Werribee’s website: https:// pacificwerribee.com.au/

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By Alesha Capone Judy Teuma is whipping up delicious doggy snacks to fundraise for the RSPCA Victoria this month. The Wyndham resident runs a business called Judys Doggie Birthday Cakes And Treats through Facebook, making dog-friendly baked goods for canines. Miss Teuma said she will donate the money she raises from orders placed during August to the RSPCA. She is also planning to make about 50 cupcakes for the dogs at the RSPCA’s Epping headquarters on August 16. On this date, RSPCA Victoria is encouraging people around the state to celebrate its annual Cupcake Day. The sweet fundraising event usually raises about $230,000 annually to help care for the 20,000 animals which enter RSPCA shelters every year. This year, participants are being encouraged to have Zoom bake-offs with friends, family and colleagues. Miss Teuma said she began baking doggy cakes after deciding to make one for her eight year-old staffy, Rocky. She taught herself, using a recipe from the internet, which led to her experimenting to come up with her own range of dog cakes and treats. Miss Teuma said she especially enjoys making her bowl cakes, which are shaped like dog bowls with treats inside them. Rocky also helps by taste-testing Miss Teuma’s creations. “He licks the bowl all the time,” she said. To donate: www.rspcacupcakeday.com. au/s/5000/5084/s

Judy Teuma and her dog Rocky. (Damjan Janevski.)

School upgrades a step closer An architect has been appointed to design a $6.2 million upgrade of Alamanda K-9 College in Point Cook. Altona MP Jill Hennessy said Brand Architects (John Brand & Co. Pty Ltd) has been appointed to the project. “We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed,” Ms Hennessy said. “Point Cook families are a step closer to even better local school facilities that will support their kids to thrive.” The state government has also released construction tenders for 10 of 13 new schools being built across Victoria as part of a $491.6 million investment. Two of these schools will be constructed in Wyndham. Holyoake Primary School, in Manor Lakes,

and Lollypop Creek Primary School, in Werribee, will be re-named before they open in 2026. Meanwhile, Werribee MP Tim Pallas said Searle x Waldron Architecture has been appointed to design and deliver a new $200,000 outdoor inclusive learning space,

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including new play equipment and synthetic turf, at Warringa Park School. The funding for the upgrade comes from the state government’s $10 million Inclusive Schools Fund.

The state Police Association is calling for frontline officers to be equipped with tasers after an incident at Werribee Mercy Hospital during which a policeman was injured. Police Association Victoria secretary Wayne Gatt said the incident late last month demonstrated the need for all police officers, not just those on critical response teams, to carry tasers. Mr Gatt said at present, most frontline police only have the option of using either OC spray or their firearm. He has called on the state government to give police the option of using tasers. “Tasers are a non-lethal tactical option that will subdue a threat and protect our members at a safe distance,” Mr Gatt said According to police, a male first constable sustained a gunshot wound after attending Werribee Mercy about 12.15am on Saturday, July 31. A Victoria Police spokesperson said the first constable’s firearm was discharged following a scuffle. A single shot struck the officer behind the knee, according to the Police Association. A nurse and doctor from Werribee Mercy Hospital provided first aid and wrapped the officer’s wound with a tourniquet to stem the bleeding, before he was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) for treatment. On Monday, a RMH spokesperson said the first constable had undergone three surgeries. The spokespersons said the officer remains in “a stable condition”. Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 29-year-old Wyndham Vale man with multiple offences including discharging a firearm reckless to the safety of a police officer, reckless conduct endanger life, resist police and assault police. A state government spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the officer injured in the line of duty, and his family, as he recovers. We work closely with Victoria Police and the Police Association to ensure police officers and PSOs have the resources they need to keep Victorians safe. “In 2018 Victoria Police completed the roll out of Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs), also known as tasers, to 37 rural police stations, the Special Operations Group and the Critical Incident Response Teams. “We’ll continue to work closely with Victoria Police to inform future investments in equipment and other policing needs.”

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Mum’s the word

Have your say A Point Cook entrepreneur has been named a state finalist in this year’s AusMumpreneur Awards. The awards, presented by The Women’s Business School, recognise Australian mothers in business who achieve outstanding success in areas such as product development, customer service and digital innovation. Elaine Gilligan, who established The Point Cook Handmade Market last year, has been announced as a finalist in the retail business category for Victoria and Tasmania. Ms Gilligan, a mother of two, is also in the running to receive a local community business “Making a Difference” award. The Point Cook Handmade Market is a website that operates as a virtual craft market for the Wyndham area, connecting craft businesses which are predominantly operated

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by “mumpreneurs”. The website, which is run on a membership basis, allows community members to look through all the businesses. The site’s members vary from established businesses that found themselves without access to craft markets during the pandemic to new businesses created by mums who found themselves at home, with no income, during lockdowns. The market has more than 85 businesses as members. Ms Gilligan said she was “delighted” to be a finalist. “When locals say ‘I never knew we had so many talented locals’, it demonstrates to me that my mission has been successful.” The winners of the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced in September. Details: www.ausmumpreneur.com.

The Greening the Pipeline initiative aims to transform the heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer pipeline reserve along the Federation Trail bike path into a parkland. City West Water is seeking community feedback to help shape a masterplan for a 2.7-kilometre section of the reserve in Brooklyn, between Millers Road and Little Boundary Road. Details: https:// theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/greeningpipeline-brooklyn FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Water quality concern By Alesha Capone The Werribee River Association (WRA) and several other environmental groups say they are “deeply concerned” about the deterioration of rivers, waterways and wetlands in southern Victoria. The groups have issued a joint statement about the state government’s next Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS) for the Central and Gippsland regions, which is being developed to cover waterways including those in the western suburbs. Other roups supporting the statement include the Friends of Steele Creek, Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek Inc, NatureWest and Westgate Biodiversity. Werribee Riverkeeper John Forrester said the Werribee River and other western waterways “are under great stress”. Mr Forrester said litter, poor-quality stormwater and low flows negatively impacted upon the dwindling population of endangered platypuses that live in Werribee River. He said these issues also made waterways “less pleasant for our human population which depend on our waterways for much of their walking and outdoor life”. “People are being asked to tolerate higher impacts on their comfort, health and their environment – rainfall is decreasing, days are growing hotter, wildlife are suffering,” Mr Forrester said. “We need a better future.” Mr Forrester said one example of degradation in the Werribee River catchment was the Bridging Troubled Waters Litter report of three years ago, which found levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and dissolved oxygen at some waterways in the area exceeded Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (ANZECC). Mr Forrester said a recent clean-up

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at Bungey’s Hole in Werribee removed 260 kilograms of rubbish and 1250 drink containers. The joint statement from the environment groups has been sent to acting Water Minister Richard Wynne. Mr Wynne said that community input would be central to developing the Sustainable

Water Strategy. “I know how important the Werribee River is to local communities and that people want to see more water for the river,” he said. “Later this year we will be releasing a draft sustainable water strategy which will give everyone an opportunity to have a say on how we manage our waterways.”

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West tops drowning stats Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has warned people to stay safe around the water after newly-released statistics reveal that more than 40 residents of the western suburbs drowned in a nine-year period. The latest Drowning Report from LSV shows that across the Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Melton – Bacchus Marsh areas, 44 people drowned between the 2009-10 and 2018-19 financial years. The west recorded the highest drowning toll in the state, with 40 residents from the outer eastern suburbs and 40 residents from the southeast also drowning within the time frame. In western suburbs, 87 people were admitted to hospital for near-drowning incidents in the nine-year period. Life Saving Victoria chief executive Catherine Greaves said everyone has a role to play in preventing drowning. “For parents and guardians, this means consistently attending swimming lessons – a proven method for reducing a person’s risk of drowning – and having regular conversations about water safety with young people,” Ms Greaves said. “We know lockdowns make it difficult to keep a regular swimming class schedule, which is why we have developed our water safety at home series for parents struggling to book into swim schools and teachers who are facilitating remote learning or water safety lessons without access to pools.” Details: https://lsv.com.au/education/ watersafetyathome/

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Big development cash splash By Alesha Capone A $130 million school expansion, a $39 million warehouse and a $27 million town centre are the most expensive developments approved by Wyndham council this year. Wyndham’s acting director of city design and liveability, Aaron Chiles, said the council was aiming to build its future around the idea of “20-minute neighbourhoods”, where everything residents needed could be accessed within 20 minutes. “Wyndham city is facing many challenges, much of it attributed to the extraordinary growth that has occurred over the last 10

years,” Mr Chiles said. “Rather than allowing endless urban sprawl, we must play our part in building better cities – places where people can live, work and be entertained.” Mr Chiles said that since January, the council has approved hundreds of planning permits. “The largest was an amended permit issued for a 10-year master plan for the Heathdale Christian College at 175 Derrimut Road in Werribee, valued at $130 million,” Mr Chiles said. “This level of investment is important to secure the education future of young Wyndham residents.”

The proposed works at the college include construction of new buildings, car parking, sports facilities and arts learning areas at the site, which is approximately 93,700 metres square in size. The master plan aims to cater to a population of 2020 students and 218 staff members by 2030. Mr Chiles said the council also issued a permit for a $39 million development of a freezing and cool storage warehouse at 442-540 Dohertys Road in Truganina. The GPT Group is constructing the 29,800 square metre facility, which e-commerce retailer The Hut Group has signed up to lease.

Mr Chiles said the third most-expensive permit issued by the council was for a $27 million town centre, comprising three mixed use buildings, apartments, dwellings and associated open space, at 50 Mainview Boulevard in Truganina. “The fourth-largest permit issued was for a seven-storey integrated entertainment and commercial venue and a serviced apartment hotel and residential building at 231 Leakes Road, Truganina, valued at $18 million,” he said. The council has also approved an $18 million permit for the use and development of land for warehouses at 151 Leakes Road, Truganina.

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Margret Gatherum takes part in the Tarenit Skies Olympics.

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Retirees embrace Olympic spirit Residents of the Tarneit Skies Retirement Village enjoyed their very own Olympics last week. More than 40 people living at the village participated in activities including a torch relay, billiards, mixed bowls, an Olympics quiz, ping pong and quoits. Village manager Meg Allen-Armistead said the site’s community centre was turned into an Athlete’s Village, featuring international flags and Olympic Rings as decorations “Our bar area is the ‘Australian Village’ and the walls are adorned with Aussie flags and boxing kangaroos,” Ms Allen-Armistead said.

“Our residents are enjoying the opportunity to have some fun, to try something new and to engage in a COVID-safe way with other residents. “They have been watching the Olympics on TV and have caught the Olympic bug.” Ms Allen-Armistead said the mixed bowls activity has been one of the highlights of the event. “We paired players and rookies together which made for a fun tournament,” she said. “Some shots at the start were more like ten pin bowling, however that was all part of the fun.

“We may even have a few new players after they gave it a go for the first time which is fabulous.” Ms Allen-Armistead said Tarneit Skies residents also lined the streets for the torch relay featuring their fellow residents, which was held before the latest lockdown. “It’s been very rewarding for us to see the enjoyment being gained,” she said. Residents who competed in the different activities received medals if they placed first, second or third.

Werribee Football Club’s (WFC) annual fundraising auction is back and happening online for the second time. The auction includes more than 80 prizes to bid on, including unique experiences, memorabilia, merchandise, food and drink vouchers and technology. Anyone wanting to make a bid on the auction items can do so up until 7pm on Sunday, August 15. Among the prizes up for grabs is an exclusive fishing charter with Merv Hughes, which comes with a signed cricket bat for the lucky top bidder. Other experiences to bid on include the opportunity to have lunch with premiership hero Dale Morris, a WFC coaches’ box experience in 2022 and an afternoon tea for two with Julia Gillard. You could also score a framed 2019 Richmond FC team-signed guernsey, a swim cap signed by Australian Olympian Emma McKeon, a WFC-team signed jumper from 2021, a $500 Tigers Clubhouse voucher or a Dyson V8 animal stick vacuum. For more details about the Werribee Football Club 2021 online auction, visit: https://app.galabid.com/werribeefc/ items. You can also make a financial donation to the club, with all donations over $2 tax-deductible, at the website. The club is still accepting donations of items to auction as well. If you would like to help out contact: zthornton@ werribeefc.com.au. To register via SMS for the auction, text “werribeefc” followed by your full name to 0458 678 678. Follow the registration link you are sent from GalaBid to log in and place bids.

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as the Brotherhood of St Lawrence, AMES and the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, to find A US Marine and tech expert has set up a employees. “In the cases where I am able to meet them paper-tubing factory in Laverton North to (the workers), they have been very grateful help refugees train and find work. Douglas Abdiel, who also works for Google to have a workplace where they are safe, well and advises the federal government on cyber treated, and where they share in the profits security, is an active member of US Marine they create,” Mr Abdiel said. Mr Abdiel said many of the P&G staff Corps Reserves. About four-and-a-half years ago, Mr Abdiel members have also gone on to find other purchased the P&G Paper Tubes building on employment. At the moment, P&G Paper Tubes’ workers Agosta Drive, with the intention of providing job opportunities for refugees and asylum speak several languages including Amharic, seekers, including those who could not speak Arabic, Somali, French, Mandarin, Tagalog and English. English. P&G has also developed safety induction and workplace training, with videos on any rational person YouTube that can generate captions in more than 100 languages. would do what these folks The training is available free-of-charge to other companies which want to hire refugees. have done, try to find a Mr Abdiel has established another better life for themselves organisation, P&G Purpose, a not-for-profit - Douglas Abdiel that provides job skills and employment to people who are “underserved” in the Australian employment market such as “Quite simply, after spending some time refugees and veterans. P&G Purpose will pay 75 per cent of the fees deployed in Haiti and Afghanistan, I realised that any rational person would do what these for short courses, such as a license or white folks have done, try to find a better life for card, needed to help these people become qualified for many types of entry-level jobs. themselves,” Mr Abdiel said. “If there’s any other barriers to employment Mr Abdiel said he put in 20-hour weeks across 12 months, around his other full-time that we can knock down for other employers, then please, reach out,” Mr Abdiel said. work, to modernise the factory. Last year, P&G Purpose worked with about His hard work has paid off, with the factory now generating over $2 million per year in 15 people, mostly women who live across Melbourne, to help them make and sell masks revenue. It has eight full-time staff and has given 26 from home during the pandemic lockdowns. Details: https://pgpapertubes.com.au/, refugees their first job in Australia. P&G Paper Tubes works with organisations join.pgpurpose.org/facemasks or enquiries@ that assist refugees and asylum seekers, such pgpurpose.org

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MY WYNDHAM Dancer, choreographer and bank manager Alpana Chauhan-Virani lives in Werribee South. She chats with Alesha Capone.

When did you start dancing? I have been dancing since I was eight. It was at a time when I had changed schools and was trying to adjust in a new environment. To help me settle down and establish new friendships my mother enrolled me into Indian Classical dance classes which were run locally. I always had a dancer in me, but learning Bharatnatyam was my first experience into technical dance training. I still remember how the dance teacher made us sit in “Ardhamandali” (one of the classical dance stances) for the first few weeks of the dance training. After learning Bharatnatyam for many years I trialled other forms of dancing as I challenged myself to do better. My inspiration growing up was my brother, who introduced me to western style of dancing. What other dance styles do you do? After Yohaan was a little older, I joined dance classes for Bollywood hip hop and Jazz in Melbourne and would travel 45 minutes each way once a week to learn. I trained myself for five additional years, both one-on-one as well as online. Whilst I learnt, I created too, however never gained the confidence to go all out and own my creations. That confidence

came as an encouragement from my husband Rahil when I re-married in December. Rahil encouraged me to start teaching and gave me a bigger purpose as only after I started this business I realised how complete my life felt. What type of events do you choreograph for? Since December I have choreographed several special events including, weddings, milestone anniversaries, milestone birthdays and baby showers – for not just Indian community but for various community groups. It gives me immense pleasure to add value to people’s special events as this is something they would remember all their lives. I am now looking to add a third arm to this business where I would love to perform at community events with my students as a way of spreading joy. What do you enjoy about dancing and choreography? I am happiest when I am dancing. I believe it’s so important to be proud of yourself when you achieve what you aimed for and creating my own choreographies makes me proud. What makes what I do more special is the community and the people that put their trust in me for making them better dancers or making their event stand out with their performance. Are you working on anything else at present? I am currently working on a community project where I will be introducing a mini dance-based web series for social media, where I will collaborate with local dancers to encourage passionate dancers and also to change the way Bollywood dance is perceived. When people think Bollywood, they think fun, which it absolutely is, but it’s a lot more than that. Bollywood dancing is a fusion of various dance forms and is very versatile and I want people to see that. I hope to inspire more locals to follow their passion, whatever it be. Do what makes you happy.

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Can you tell me about yourself? I am a Werribee South local and have lived in Wyndham for over 12 years, and over 16 years in Australia, after migrating from Mumbai, India. I live and work locally and love the multiculturalism Wyndham offers. I love not just doing things but also adding value to everything I do. I am a successful bank manager at the Bendigo Bank at Werribee and also run my own dance choreography business. Bendigo Bank is very big on community and something I have learnt from the bank is that for businesses to be successful we need our communities to be successful. Most importantly I am a mother of a gorgeous boy, Yohaan, and got married in December last year.

Cancer survivor gives back By Alesha Capone Werribee’s Shaun O’Neill, who survived cancer as a young man, says his passions in life include giving back to the community. The now 33-year-old father and husband, was diagnosed with Acute promyelocytic leukemia at the age of 20. His endured three years of treatment, including an initial two months in hospital under quarantine, during which his father worked from his son’s hospital room. Mr O’Neill underwent 12 months of intravenous chemotherapy, a further two years of oral chemotherapy, three operations and 13 bone marrow biopsies. He is sharing his story ahead of Daffodil Day on Friday, August 27, which aims to raise funds for Cancer Council. Mr O’Neill said after the cancer diagnosis, his life “changed in every way”. “I had to grow up instantly,” he said. “I lost most of my friends. “I had to pivot in my career as I could no longer do the physical work needed to complete my baking apprenticeship.” Mr O’Neill said he spent a lot of time feeling alone, but the charity CanTeen helped by giving him the chance to talk with other patients and survivors. Transport to Treatment, a Cancer Council service, also helped him travel to and from Melbourne for medical treatment. Mr O’Neill, who grew up in Romsey, said he was a “massive fan of Commodores” as a young man. His parents gifted him with customised 10 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 11 August, 2021

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number plates when he survived cancer which read “ISUR5D”, meaning “I survived”. “They (my parents) always said how proud I should be of myself and that I should wear it as a badge of honour,” Mr O’Neill said. Mr O’Neill said the biggest positive to come from his cancer experience was meeting his wife, Samantha, who is also a cancer survivor. He said that Samantha helped him to deal

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with the depression and anxiety he felt in the aftermath of cancer. The couple call their son “a miracle” as he is the child of two cancer patients. Mr O’Neill is also writing a comic book, based upon his experience with cancer. “This will hopefully help me raise money to go towards helping to eradicate cancer for future generations,” he said.

The couple serves as a team captain at the annual Relay for Life event, which raises funds for the Cancer Council. The Wyndham Relay For Life 2021 will be held September 11 at the Victoria University Wyndham Sporting Complex in Werribee. Details: fundraising.cancer.org.au/ Wyndham or www.facebook.com/ WyndhamRelayForLife.

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Terry Adair is an entrant in this year’s Variety Bash, a 10-day outback adventure from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island in Queensland. (Damjan Janevski) 245498_01

Bashing through one last time More than 30 years after joining Dick Smith on an outback driving adventure for the first ever Variety Bash, Brookfield’s Terry Adair has decided it’s time to get back on the dusty road for one more dash at the Bash. He tells Benjamin Millar life under lockdown has been an important reminder to make the most of life. Terry Adair is ready to roll. The 76-year-old Brookfield resident is buckling up for one more spin across the country in Australia’s favourite charity motoring event. As the only entrant this year to have also taken part in the first ever Variety Bash from Bourke to Bourketown in 1985, he will be an elder statesman of this year’s drive to raise much needed funds to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Mr Adair will be joined in the event by a couple of friends as they hit the road in Car 45, a 1992 Subaru Liberty dubbed ‘Adventure before Dementia’. The Variety Bash was started by Aussie icon Dick Smith with the idea of “a drive in the outback with a few mates”. Well known for its sea of classic cars and colourful characters, this year’s event is expected to raise $2 million dollars for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have additional needs. October’s event will mark Mr Adair’s fourth run in the bash, but the first in more than 30 years. “I’ve always been into off-road endurance type events, in 1979 I did the Repco Around Australia Trail,” he told Star Weekly. “That was a 14-day ride around the country, it was a pretty tough event. “In 1985 I read about Dick Smith organising a fun event of the same sort of ilk, I contacted Dick and said ‘can I come along with you?’ “We took the 1963 Vauxhall Velox down to Sydney, drove from Sydney to Bourke, then we went through Charleville in Queensland, then onto Birdsville and from Birdsville up to Mt Isa then through to Bourketown in the gulf.” Mr Adair enjoyed the event so much he took part again for the next two years, travelling firstly from Bourke to the Barossa one year then from Bourke to the Barrier Reef the next. A stint spent living in the US and growing work commitments put an end to personal involvement in the bashes, but he’s hoping to add a silver lining to recent events that have taken a heavy toll on his business. “I have a company called Melbourne Mini

Terry Adair took part in the first ever Variety Bash in 1985, travelling from Bourke to Bourketown in a 1963 Vaxhaul. (Pictures: Supplied)

Buses, with COVID we haven’t had a job since last March,” he said. “We’ve been in lockdown and I’m not doing much so I thought I would like to do one more.” Setting out from Melbourne on October 19, a convoy of more than 120 cars will drive over 3500 kilometres through western Victoria, South Australia and southwest Queensland before arriving at Yeppoon on the Queensland coast on October 27, crossing to Great Keppel Island for a final night dinner the next night. There is one particular destination halfway through the event that convinced Mr Adair he had to join this year’s event.

“This year it’s going back to Birdsville and I thought wow, I would love to go back to Birdsville.” While keen to see the sights of outback Australia once again, it’s not just the landscape and tiny towns dotted along the way that have brought Mr Adair back to the bash. “It’s very much a social thing, sharing this trip through these isolated areas and having a social event every night and just having good fun good times,” he said. “It’s just getting out and having some relaxing time in the bush and enjoying yourself. “Visiting kids in remote areas is also fun, when I did it in ‘85 very few people had seen or heard anything like it, it piqued a lot of interest

when we turned up in a town like Charleville.” The other motivating factor is the chance to raise funds for Variety, a charity dear to Mr Adair’s heart. “We have to raise $7000 and it’s a very tough time to get sponsors with what’s been happening with with COVID,” he said. “It is a great cause, they are very professional and very little money goes towards administration, which in my book gives Variety big tick.” And although it’s been a long time between trips, Mr Adair is far from certain this will be his last. “I would say watch this space.” Details: fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/ terryadair Wednesday, 11 August, 2021 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 11

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AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Patchwork 25th anniversary Wyndham Patchworkers is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Quilt on Saturday, September 11, 10am-3.30pm at St James the Apostle Catholic Church hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. For an entry fee of $15, you can enjoy morning and afternoon tea, and hear guest speaker Veronique Diligent. BYO lunch. The day will include a raffle, door prizes, show and tell, and local traders. Pre-booking is mandatory. ■ www.trybooking.com/BRGRN, Donna, 0417 268887 or WyndhampatchworkersInc@hotmail.com

Fibro/CFS Support Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions. ■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com

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Love Our Street 3029 Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon. ■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au

Laverton Community Choir All welcome for a friendly singing get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013

Dads’ playgroup Tarneit Community Learning Centre hosts a dads’ playgroup every week on Thursdays. The morning starts at 9.30am and promises to be a chance for male caregivers to connect with each other and form new friendships. ■ Shaun, 0455 521 154

Newport Rams Baseball Club will hold free come and try days on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 22, 9,30am to 11.30am at Park Crescent, Williamstown North. Boys and girls, ages 4 to 17 years old of all skill levels welcome. A free sausage sizzle and bottle of water included, and baseball gear supplied for the day. ■ cometrydays@newportrams.com.au

Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Additional needs support

The Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a fundraising book sale at 27 Cambridge Crescent, August 28 and August 29, 9am to 4pm, to purchase a new palliative care bed at Werribee Mercy Hospital. All proceeds will be donated to the hospital, with single books selling for $2 and six going for $10. The foundation

MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au

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Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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Head to the Altona Civic Centre for an exhibition on Hobsons Bay residents’ lives over lockdown. The free Together Apart: Life in Lockdown exhibition runs until the end of August. ■ https://lockdownstories.com.au

Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

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Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conservation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free. ■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705

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Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com

Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere.

Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club every second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members, players or beginners welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au

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Mealtime fun for zoo’s giraffes Giraffes tuck in to fascinating new treats made to cater for their super quirky needs.

Mealtime has never been so much fun for the giraffes at Werribee Open Range Zoo, with some clever keepers channelling their inner Masterchef to create new ‘tongue-twisting’ treats – all aimed at keeping the gentle giants active and healthy. The quirky treats encourage the giraffes to ignore common table manners and spend mealtime playing with their food, which helps mimic their natural wild foraging behaviours. Werribee Open Range Zoo savannah keeper Laura Harbridge said some of the fun-filled meals include ‘ice block ‘mushrooms’ with molasses and lucerne chaff, ‘melon mines’ and ‘pumpkin bombs’. “In the wild, a giraffe’s meal can be slippery, spikey or just plain hard to reach, leading the towering critters to forage for some 13 hours-a-day,” Ms Harbridge said. “We want to create an environment that encourages their healthy, natural behaviours. So these challenging treats are designed to keep the giraffes engaged with their food for longer.” The all-natural foods – which also include watermelon, beetroot, carrot and pumpkin ice blocks – are hung from various heights upon a tree in the middle of the Zoo’s Savannah to challenge the giraffes physically and mentally. “Our five giraffes have plenty of space to roam here, which is a major benefit of the

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Safety The Eclipse Cross gets a five-star ANCAP rating thanks to a long list of active and passive features. Along with seven airbags, including one for the driver’s knees, a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring, the Eclipse Cross also gets rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, active cruise control and a new forward collision warning system.

Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross sits somewhere between the Mitsubishis ASX and Outlander but has a personality all of its own. Its compact dimensions belie its spaciousness and, complemented by generous inclusions, this SUV is punching above its weight. It is offered in Australia in three grades, the mid-level LS, the newly arrived entry-level ES and the top-spec Exceed. The versatile crossover is pushing hard to make its mark in a segment that surprisingly still has some wiggle room.

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Styling The Eclipse Cross may very well be one of the more stylish examples in the Mitsubishi stable featuring trademarks of the brand with a modern twist. The reserved front end with the familiar grille combines well with a more sculpted rear for a car that is noticeable in a busy mid-size SUV segment. The carries this attitude inside too, for an interior that is sensible and practical but an obvious step up from some of the more tired of Mitsubishi’s offerings. Drivers familiar with the brand will recognise the instrumentation with a favoured blue hue and some of the switchgear as well, but on the whole, the designers have opted for sleeker lines, a simple mix of materials and uncomplicated dials and buttons which help add to that sense of spaciousness usually amiss in an SUV of this size. The front seats are supportive and able to accommodate wide shoulders, with the driver’s seat electrically adjustable as you search for that optimum spot. Passengers in the rear, too, can travel in comfort with room under the front seat for feet and head room not particularly disadvantaged by the sloping

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roof or sunroof, unless you are a tall adult that is. More legroom is available should you wish courtesy of the 60:40 sliding seat which borrows space from the boot when needed. The boot itself is quite compact, which is not unexpected in a vehicle of this size, with a higher loading lip and a space saver spare under the floor. The raised driving position in SUVs are often an advantage in terms of visibility, and while that is the case with the Eclipse Cross, visibility is hampered somewhat by the split

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rear window. The lower entry point for the rear seats makes it slightly tricky for parents strapping young kids into their seats although the two IsoFix points are certainly handy. Storage options are effective with two cupholders upfront, bottle holders in the doors and compartment for phones and keys. Standard kit in the top-of-the-range Exceed is generous and includes amongst others, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and high beams, LED daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers and reversing camera.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a nifty little unit well suited for the challenges of urban driving. The chassis is set up for a compliant ride which offers comfort over bumps and common road irregularities. Our test car featured Mitsubishi’s all-wheel-drive system which gives an added sense of surety under foot. In practical terms this equates not only to stability in wet conditions, for example, but also in confidence into corners and composure through roundabouts. You will find the Eclipse Cross an enthusiastic participant who gets about its job with such little fuss that you will be happy to look the other way when execution doesn’t always match the intention. It is an easy car to navigate around the city and shopping centres, is able enough once at speed on highways and sturdy on unsealed roads. It may need a reassuring breath when carrying a load up a hill, can be slow to start when asked for a burst of speed and the steering is lighter than you expect, but its good manners and willing nature is hard to fault. Our Eclipse Cross used around 8.5L/100km (official figures are 7.7L/100km) is runs happily on 91RON.

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Olympic goal glory for Wales By Tara Murray Just weeks out from the Tokyo Olympics, Western United’s Lachlan Wales wasn’t in the Australian Olyroos squad. Named as a train on player, he thought his chances of playing in the green and gold were over. An increase in squad numbers, steamrolled him into the squad and saw a whirlwind couple of weeks with him starting in all three of the Olyroos’ Olympic matches. Wales said it had been a crazy few months. “I was selected as a train on player for the games,” he said. “There were three players selected. There were so many great players in the age group and with squad sizes they picked players with more versatility. “We were told there was a high possibility that the squad could be extended and I was hoping it would change. “On the flight over

there, Graham Arnold said, ‘you’re in’.” While he was one of the last picked for the team, he entered the tournament as one of the Olyroos’ most experienced players. Wales was given his chance in the warm up games against New Zealand and he took it. “It was an unreal three weeks before the tournament started,” he said. “I knew there was an incentive to train really hard as I could play. We had two training games against New Zealand. During game one they decided we didn’t have enough speed up front and they put me in. They then started me in the second game. It was such a small thing, but two weeks before I wasn’t playing and then I was in the starting line up.” Wales would start all three of the Olyroos pool games, but it would be the first game that would stick in the mind of Aussie fans. Wales scored in the opening match as the

Aussies won 2-0 against Argentina. “It was a great lead up play from the other boys,” he said. “I was lucky enough to score and everything fell into place for me and no one can take that away from me.” The Olyroos failed to progress to the next stage but Wales said they were proud of the their performances. Wales is currently in hotel quarantine having returned from Japan. He will quickly be back to work for United, ahead of his second season with the club. Wales said he was excited by the prospect of being coached by John Alosi, a former Socceroo star. “As a kid growing up I remember the moment he sunk the penalty to get into the world cup and then scored against Japan. “It’s exciting for me. I’ll be picking him apart and trying to learn as much as I can and show it on the pitch this season.”

Lachlan Wales in action for Western United. (Getty)

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Wayne Donaldson, who played in the 2019 Glen Orden Hawks grand final against Albanvale, and coach Phil Crea.

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Phil Crea bids the Hawks goodbye Phil Crea says a major highlight of his time coaching at the Glen Orden Hawks was helping bring the club back from recession into the Western Region Football League (WRFL). The Werribee club last week announced that Crea had decided to step down as coach next season. The statement thanked Crea “for his outstanding contribution and the legacy he has built at our club”. “Without Phil putting his hand up to coach the club back in 2018, we wouldn’t have a club today,” the statement read. “Not only was he successful in getting the club back on the ground with two senior teams after a year in recession, but won a senior premiership in 2019.” In 2017, Glen Orden experienced a mass exodus of players, leading to the recession.

Some remaining players approached the club’s president and said they would like Crea to come on board as coach. Crea, who is now 49, previously spent six seasons playing for the Hawks while in his mid-thirties. Crea said that in 2017, while working with then-assistant coach Darren Edwards, they played “a big part” in building the club back up. He said it was “great to win premierships” but helping the club out of recession was among his favourite memories. “It’s definitely been my highlight, to see the club up and running again,” Crea said. Crea said he has “enjoyed every minute” with the Hawks, even the challenges. “You have just got to believe in your own abilities and hopefully that rubbed off on the players, “ he said.

Crea said stepping down as coach had always been part of his plan. “I’ve always said as a coach that after three or four years I would walk away, as I believe the players need new blood in the role,” he said. However, Crea will still have plenty of reasons to watch Glen Orden’s matches, as his son Sam is captain of the Hawks’ seniors. Crea’s other son Matthew – along with foster sons Ashley, Patrick and Jack, and his godson Tim Johnson – also play for the team, or have played for the side in recent years. Crea said that stepping down as coach would provide him with more time to spend with his children and grandchildren, and in his ongoing role as coach of the Grand United Cricket Club in Sunshine.

For the City West Falcons it was just about getting the win in the Victorian Netball League on Wednesday. Their first game back after lockdown, the Falcons and their opponents the Hawks, didn’t put on the prettiest display as they got rid of some rust. The Falcons gained a lead early in the first quarter and were able to build on it throughout, winning 62-45. Falcons coach Marg Lind said the focus for the night was to just get back out on the court. Lind said the Hawks were a side that really fights hard and always pushed them. “I wouldn’t say that it was the best netball,” she said. “We didn’t have many court sessions back on the court after lockdown and we definitely weren’t at our prime. We got the win, but there were some obvious things that we needed to work through.” Lind said one key for them was making sure they had fresh legs throughout, meaning plenty of rotations. She said they got to have a look at most players in their best two positions, which was good for the side going forward. Lind said the umpires would have had a hard time giving out the votes, with no one really standing out. “Maggie [Lind] played a good second quarter, Soli [Ropati] had a good third quarter and Jane [Cook] had a solid first quarter. Individuals at key moments keep the team going. I had no idea who the best was.” The win keeps the Falcons undefeated and in a prime stop for a finals berth. The Falcons have two games and a bye left before finals with the final game scrapped due to the fifth lockdown. The fate of one of those matches against Geelong Cougars remains uncertain, with Victoria in lockdown again. It’s unknown whether that match will be cancelled or postponed. Speaking before the announcement of lockdown six, Lind said she was looking forward to the match against the side they drew with in round one. “We’ll look to try a few things and not put all our cards on the table.” The Falcons division 1 and under-19 sides both had wins against the Hawks. The division 1 team won a thriller 57-55 and the under-19 team won 44-43.

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Werribee young guns enjoy a break out year By Tara Murray While 2020 was a disappointing year for most Victorian footballers, Werribee duo Jack Henderson and Hudson Garoni both made the best of a bad situation. The two rising stars have taken massive inroads in their Victorian Football League careers this year, on the back of decisions they made last year. Henderson, who is approaching his 50th game with Werribee, has been given a bit more midfield time this year. He said this season had been difficult at times. “It’s a very stop start season,” he said. “We keep getting a roll on with a few games and then momentum is cut off by another lockdown. “I played over in South Australia last season, but there’s guys who didn’t play at all last year, so it’s good to at least play some games.” Henderson said the opportunity to play in South Australia was one that he didn’t hesitate to take. He had just two days to leave after making the call. “The grounds are bigger and they play a different style of footballI. It is more uncontested than the VFL.” With another season of football under his belt, the 21-year-old has moved into Werribee’s midfield group. Henderson, who is now one of the more experienced players at the club, said being part of that group was where he wanted to be. “To add another string to my bow is good,” he said. “Ideally I would like to play 60 per cent in the midfield and 40 per cent forward.” Garoni played just two games in 2019, his debut season in the VFL. After a taste at playing VFL, Garoni knew he had to put some work in to get more opportunities. “It has been a bit of a different season,” he said. “But we are at least playing. “I knew what I needed to do after the

Hudson Garoni.

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2019 season, it was a matter of getting it done. “With no footy last year, I got myself fit and lost a heap of weight … I can take that as a positive from last year.” Garoni has this year become a key for Werribee up forward, sitting second in the club’s goal kicking. He said he had been pretty happy with his form this year, but knows he still has a bit to go to achieve his goal of playing

in the AFL. The two forwards live together with another teammate, Keegan Gray. Both said living together had been good and really helped during lockdowns. “It’s been great living with boys who are playing at the same level,” Henderson said. “We’re all on the same wavelength and it’s good driving to the game and reflecting on things.

“We’ve been going down to the local oval most nights during lockdown.” Garoni added, “It has been good. Both have helped me a lot. My preparation has changed a lot since 2019, with eating the right foods and preparing the right way.” Both are hoping to return to the field this weekend. “We’re outside the eight and everyone is really keen to get out there and play,” Garoni said.

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