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Clothesline held up as symbol against family violence
Rotunda open: Councillors, sponsors and RSL members are Alan McDonald, Marie Crossland, Anne Shaw, Andrew Dixon, Bev Colomb, Bill Julian, Victor Sullivan and Colin Fisher.
Avenue of honour rotunda completed AT last, the building phase of the avenue of honour rotunda in Mornington has been completed. Heritage Support Committee chair of Mornington RSL Colin Fisher said landscaping would be carried out “in coming days� in preparation for next month’s dedication of the avenue. Bronze plaques giving information about avenues of honour, and particularly Mornington and district’s, will be installed. “This project has been driven by Mornington RSL as a joint RSL,
Mornington Peninsula Shire and Rotary project,� Mr Fisher said. “It was financed by contributions from the Briars Ward councillors’ discretionary spending allowances, Rotary, and from money raised by the RSL from the local community. “Donations were received in return for having engraved pavers laid in an area adjacent to the rotunda. Initial works preparing a concrete base for the pavers began on Monday.� More than 80 Mornington Peninsula companies and organisations con-
tributed to the project, as well as 28 individuals and families. Their logos and names will be displayed as another feature of the park. The dedication service and unveiling of the plaques will be held 2pm Sunday 8 November, with music by the Royal Australian Navy Band. This will be followed by the opening of the paved section and a concert by the Mornington Youth and Citizens Band using the rotunda as a bandstand. Stephen Taylor
THE international Clothesline Project in Frankston was launched Monday to raise awareness of family violence. A clothesline on show at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, 10-13 October, is being used to illustrate the Week Without Violence campaign. It will then be displayed at different parts of the Mornington Peninsula over the next year. T-shirts with anti-violence messages will be on show made by women and children impacted by family violence. Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Family Violence Network is concerned about the high rates of family violence and believes the humble clothesline is a great way of raising awareness in the community. The network’s volunteers and education assistant manager Saskia Weerheim said the concept was used all over the world. Australian of the Year Rosie Batty launched a children’s book about family violence, You Can’t Hide An Elephant, Monday, written by local author Sally Halligan. Ms Weerheim said the book was designed for supported reading with children aged 6-12 years who have experienced family violence, and help give children a voice to share their experiences. “It can help start a conversation
about family violence and give children a voice to share their experience of family violence,� she said. “It is ideally suited for use by professionals working with children and has a safety plan which can be photocopied for multiple use.� The Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Family Violence Network brings together local organisations to offer the best outcomes for families experiencing family violence. They work towards preventing and reducing family violence and increasing the safety of women, children and families. “The key message is that family violence is a fundamental violation of human rights and is unacceptable in any form,� she said. Those needing help should call police on 000, Safe Steps (24-hour response) on 1800 015 188 or visit safesteps.org.au
Church celebrating THREE flags in the Mt Eliza village and a large banner outside St James the Less church proclaim that the Anglican Parish of Mt Eliza is celebrating 150 years of service to the community. Celebrations will continue at the church, corner of Koetong Pde and Nepean Highway, all week. Details: mteliza.melbourneanglican.org.au
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