NEWS DESK Fine arts talk PROFESSOR Peter McPhee AM will give an illustrated talk, Painting in France from David to Monet, at the next meeting of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Friday 6 November. It will be held at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilson’s Rd, Mornington, with the annual meeting at 4.45pm and the lecture 5.30 pm. Professor McPhee was appointed to a Personal Chair in History at the University of Melbourne in 1993. He has published widely on the history of modern France, most recently Robespierre: a Revolutionay Life. He was the university's first Provost in 2007-2009 and became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012. New members and guests welcome. Please call 9787 2092 at least three days in advance to book a place.
Predators on topic BERG Mt Martha will hold its annual meeting Mt Martha House with a guest Dr Jeff Yugovic speaking on the topic, “Do ecosystems need top predators?�, 9.15am for 9.30am start, Saturday 7 November. The talk will review native predator-prey imbalances in southeast Australia with reference to tree decline on the Mornington Peninsula. It will be followed by morning tea. “This is an opportunity to meet up with other members, find out what BERG Mt Martha has achieved in the past year and hear our most informative speaker,� secretary Di Lewis said. Copies of BERG’s history Up the Creek will also be available at $35.
Barney makes himself right at home Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au JACK Russell-cross Barney is still right at home with his master, Alex Downs, even though they are living in aged care. And that companionship is doing both of them the world of good. They live at Peninsula Grange Aged Care, Mornington, with Barney’s upkeep paid for by a Pets in Aged Care grant from Animal Welfare League Australia. The money goes towards behaviour training for one-eyed Barney – the only resident-owned pet – who needs to be taught to eat on his own, rather than accompanying Mr Downs to the dining area. “He’s a quirky little fellow loved by all the residents but, in the dining area, he gets so many tidbits that it’s not good for his health,� Peninsula Grange events coordinator Katie Turner said. “He gets stressed when he’s not with Mr Downs and so we are going to use the grant to teach him to be comfortable when eating alone.� She said this would preserve the pair’s close bond, and also ease the integration of more resident-owned pets into the Booker Av premises. “The ongoing stimulation, interaction and emotional wellbeing that Barney generates in Alex’s life are priceless,’’ Ms Turner said. “Their health is of the utmost importance to the staff, as is the comfort and happiness of all our residents. So, it is critical that we have a process for managing pets here.’’
Family bond: Barney and Alex Downs are still able to enjoy each other’s company.
The money will pay for such things as live-in costs, vet bills, grooming, training, dog walking and feeding. That’s all good news for Barney, 7, who likes the companionship of other residents almost as much as he does his master’s. “He seems to be sitting next to a different person every time I
see him,� Ms Turner said. The AWLA's interim executive officer Stuart Gillies said evidence showed pets made people happier and healthier. “So, making provision for their pets in aged care accommodation makes good sense,’’ he said. “Directors of successful pet–friendly
aged care facilities have told us that pets contribute to community feeling and encourage friendships between residents. “When a resident is strongly bonded to their pet and the live-in pet situation is well managed, the benefits to that resident, other residents and staff should not be underestimated.�
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