Fun gets everyone in the groove
Racing club's $4.8m 'new spaces'
AN all-abilities dance crew based in Frankston is preparing to bust some moves at a free fun day on Sunday 29 November. The BAM Allstars group runs weekly dance classes for children, teens and adults with disabilities in Frankston and Brighton. It was started by Lisa Murphy, who founded the group in 2009 when she was looking for a dance class for her son, Buster, who has Down Syndrome. “Finding there was nothing suitable for his needs, I decided to get something started, and now, six years on, here we are,” she said last week. “It has been an enormous joyful and a privilege to watch our little group grow and develop over the years.” Ms Murphy said the Allstars enjoyed performing at community events, such as the upcoming Out & About Fun Day. The event, organised by notfor-profit organisation Villa Maria Catholic Homes and supported by CityLink, aims to enable people with disabilities and mobility limitations to experience life as it should be – 100 per cent accessible. It will include all-abilities sports and activities at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, including a Come and Try clinic held by Cricket Victoria, pop-up sensory garden designed by Swinburne University, live music, animal farm, roving entertainers, face painting and a sausage sizzle. “Performing at last year’s event was great,” Ms Murphy said. “The students were all keen to come along
MORNINGTON Racing Club's $4.8 million facilities upgrade was opened by state racing minister Martin Pakula at the Peninsula Cup on Sunday last week. The redevelopment includes a "multifunction" area, deck and new pavilion, which is adjacent to the mounting yard and track, and provides a new place to watch racing. The government contributed $2.34 million to the project from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, and Melbourne Racing Club tipped in $2.77 million. The Mornington club merged with Melbourne Racing Club in 2010. Mr Pakula said racing in Victoria generating more than $2.8 billion in economic activity and supported more than 26,500 full-time jobs. He said the industry fund returned unclaimed wagering dividends and on-course wagering taxes to the industry, and allowed the three racing codes, clubs and other key stakeholders to "have a say in growing Victorian racing". It funds projects and initiatives at tracks in Victoria, supporting jobs, improving animal and participant safety, and increasing integrity measures. "The refurbishment will make Mornington Racecourse the largest events centre on the peninsula, making it a great event space for the community," he said. Melbourne Racing Club CEO Brodie Arnhold said the new areas "provide improved facilities on race days" and "a new function space for the community on non-race days".
– some even coming from Rosebud.” Lisa described the day as a “great initiative”. “I think it also serves as a reminder to the general population about how difficult it can be to just participate in activities and events around Melbourne due to a lack of
disability access.” The Out & About Fun Day will be held noon-4pm, Sunday 29 November, at the Coot Picnic Area, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. Details: outandaboutday.com.au or see bamallstars.org.au
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