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the Bauer Brief July 2014 IT’S time we focussed on the good news in our lives and we want to hear about a person, organisation or event – in fact anything at all that brings a smile to our faces and reminds us what a great community we live in. Every week until September 30, we will award a $100 voucher to be redeemed in one of four local businesses to the person or group we choose as the most ďŹ tting recipient – whether it be you for telling us the good news story, or the person or group who the story is about. So join the campaign and tell us your favourite story on my Facebook page or by contacting my ofďŹ ce on 9772 4544.
New course for legend of Anzacs
WHAT a terriďŹ c group of committed volunteers at St Aiden’s Church in Carrum. I always enjoy my visits and was privileged to be invited to cut the ribbon and declare Longbeach Community Garden ofďŹ cially open. St Aiden’s is a place where there’s a real sense of community and I enjoyed my tour of the new garden where I’m sure plants and friendships will grow sideby-side.
Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au STUDENTS at Patterson River Secondary College enjoyed the sights and sounds of an Anzac Day “community roadshow� on Tuesday. It was all part of the Anzac Centenary – Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance which included a visit by Premier Denis Napthine, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Damian Drum and Carrum MP Donna Bauer. Actors dressed as soldiers brought the flavor of the era into the classroom. The roadshow is an important part of the state government’s commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of World War I. It will travel to communities across the state throughout the year. The event includes a video presentation, live theatre performance, guest speakers and a centenary commemorative information pack which includes information about the Great War and replicas of the Peace Medal issued to school children to mark its end in 1919. College principal Maree Vinocuroff said the students enjoyed watching videos of war scenes of the time and sketches of young soldiers bidding farewell to loved ones. The focus was on the young ages of the soldiers 100 years ago. Many were only 14 – the same age as many of the students. “The students were attentive,� she said. “They thought it was a great presentation.� The Premier said every soldier, nurse and civilian who devoted themselves to the war effort helped shape Australia’s character of resilience, strength and mateship. “Now is the time to share their stories,� he said. Carrum MP Donna Bauer is encouraging “everyone to take part in the roadshows which are a great way for the whole community to come together and honour the sacrifice of the Anzacs.� They aim to inspire people to explore their con-
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AS of July 1, the Consumer Affairs Victoria funded ďŹ nancial counselling service for people living in the Frankston and Kingston local government areas will be provided by Good Shepherd Youth and Family Services. Those in need can call the service, known as Bayside Peninsula Financial Counselling Service on 1300 765 595. Calls will be returned within 24 hours. Consumers can also call MoneyHelp on 1800 007 007.
Centenary roadshow: (clockwise from top left) Premier Denis Napthine talks to Patterson River Secondary year 10 captains Oscar Aust and Jasmine Azemi; the Premier launches the roadshow, Carrum MP Donna Bauer encourages students to take part in next year’s Anzac Centenary commemorations; an actor performs wartime scenes for the roadshow audience. Pictures: Gary Sissons
nections to those fighting in World War I. This struck a chord with Ms Vinocuroff, who has since discovered she had a relative in the fighting. Victorian Anzac Centenary Committee chairman Ted Baillieu said the roadshow would include day-time shows for secondary school students and evening events for local communities. “We encourage all Victorians to find their connections with our original Anzacs,� he said. “Victorians recognise and relate to the principles of courage, mateship, determination and initiative that are represented by the Anzacs and by those Australian men and women who have fought in wars since World War I.� Activities to mark the start of the Anzac Cen-
tenary on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 August - the anniversaries of the declarations of war in Great Britain and Australia - include: ď Žď€ 2pm Monday 4 August – a public wreath laying ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance; ď Žď€ 6pm Monday 4 August – a free public event at the Melbourne Town Hall to commemorate a rally supporting enlistment 100 years ago; and ď Žď€ 11am Tuesday 5 August – a commemoration of the first shot fired in the British Empire by gunners at Fort Nepean, Portsea, at the German ship SS Pfalz. For more information on these and other activities for the Anzac Centenary visit www.anzaccentenary.vic.gov.au
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MINISTER for Sport and Recreation Damian Drum and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells visited the Carrum electorate on the same day this month. Minister Drum met with management at the Frankston Basketball Stadium to chat about plans to expand the stadium, and Minister Wells was at the Frankston SES headquarters in Seaford to announce around $64,000 in grants for three local lifesaving clubs and the Carrum Coastguard under the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. BELVEDERE Community Centre and Lyrebird Community Centre have each received $3000 in State Government Training Delivery Support grants to purchase teaching and learning resources for their skills training courses. Courses include computer, English as a Second Language (ESL) and literacy classes aimed at improving the skills of people with limited access to learning opportunities such as early school-leavers, unemployed, low-skilled workers and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. MY ofďŹ ce can assist with any State Government inquiry. Call in to 374 Nepean Hwy, Carrum, phone 9772 4544, or email donna.bauer@parliament. vic.gov.au And don’t forget to like me on facebook, follow me on Twitter or visit my website page at www.donnabauer.com.au
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