Measles warning
Junior leaders for the future
New junior mayor: Alice Roberts won votes of approval from peers. Picture: Supplied
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“The characteristic measles rash usually begins 3-7 days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body. “Anyone developing symptoms is advised to ring ahead to their general practitioner or hospital first and tell them that they may have measles so that appropriate steps can be taken to avoid contact with other patients.” The disease is now rare in Australia because of the measles vaccine. Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can cause serious illness, particularly in very young children and adults. People can develop pneumonia and other serious complications from the disease, and often need to be hospitalised. See betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ conditionsandtreatments/measles online.
Grassroots grants
New defibrillator
GRANTS for community projects will face a public vote under a new state government program. The “Pick Your Project” fund totals $30 million and grants of between $20,000 and $200,000 will be up for grabs for ideas that can help community groups, organisations or schools. Victorians will be able to pitch ideas and people will vote for projects to be funded. Community workshops will be held across the state and applications can be made until Sunday 24 June. Winning projects will be announced in September. See pickmyproject.vic.gov.au or call 1800 797 818 for project guidelines.
CHELSEA Heights Tennis Club has a new defibrillator thanks to a state government grant. The club was one of 301 successful applicants for the third round of the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program. Without a defibrillator nearby, the survival rate for cardiac arrest is somewhere between two and five per cent. When a defibrillator is used within a few minutes, the rate of survival can rise to 70 per cent. See sport.vic.gov.au online for information about the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program or how to apply for future rounds.
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A NEW civic leader has donned mayoral robes with Parktone Primary School pupil Alice Roberts elected Kingston’s new junior mayor. Alice won office after pupils from primary schools across the municipality voted for the best two-minute speech delivered to a room of more than 300 people. The junior mayor program is sponsored by Chelsea Rotary Club and has been running for more than five decades. Kingston Council has also introduced a junior council this year, enabling nine youngsters to learn about local government. “Council is very proud to continue its long and unique tradition of electing a junior mayor and the introduction of the junior council,” Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said. “The program aims to educate and engage young people about how local government works and how they can get involved and make a difference in our community. “It also provides support and experience to our next generation of leaders.” Joining Alice on junior council are: n Keira Wilson, Cheltenham East Primary School n Tori Edmunds, Kingston Heath Primary School n Ella MacDonald, Aspendale Primary School n Mia Espinoza, St Joseph.s Primary School n Tom Curtin-Daffy, Aspendale Gardens Primary School n Amelia Lea, Dingley Primary School n Jesse Thomas, Southmoor Primary School n Mali Sullivan, Moorabbin Primary School “Congratulations to this very impressive group of young people, we look forward to having them involved in a range of community events throughout the year,” Cr Staikos said.
A MAN with measles visited a Chelsea Heights gym early last month but health authorities say there is no reason to be alarmed. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services advises people should be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles, but there is no need to avoid any area the man visited after his return from south east Asia last month. The Australian born man, in his 20s, was not infectious on a return flight to Australia from Thailand on 4 May but may have been infectious at a number of locations including a visit to Goodlife Health Club in Chelsea Heights between 5-6pm on Wednesday 9 May. Victoria deputy chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton said: “The illness usually begins with common cold symptoms such as runny nose, red eyes and a cough, followed by fever and rash.
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