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Junior sports clubs phase out fast food
Apology for youth services session KINGSTON Council has issued a public apology for a Kingston Youth Services program which ran at Parkdale Secondary College. On 26 April, council released a statement on its Facebook page which read “council is deeply sorry that a recent diversity and inclusion session delivered by Kingston Youth Services at Parkdale Secondary College has caused hurt and anguish to students and parents. It is clear the program had the opposite impact to what was intended and we understand the serious concern of the school and wider-community.” “Please be assured we are investigating this as a matter of urgency and will take measures to ensure this can never happen again,” the statement read. Kingston councillors were confronted over the issue by a man at Monday’s public council meeting. A first-person video of the stunt was uploaded to the Youtube page of a far-right extremist and convicted criminal who was once described by the state government as a “neo-Nazi sympathiser”. The man was swiftly removed from the meeting.
JUNIOR sports clubs in Frankston will stop giving out fast food vouchers as rewards as part of a new health initiative. Some clubs have signed up for the VicHealth Healthy Sports Reward initiative, which will see takeaway coupons replaced with vouchers for things like pool sessions or tennis court access. VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, said “rewarding children with vouchers for fast food during sport builds powerful brand associations at a young age and contribute to poor health, now and into adulthood.” “Families are telling us they want healthier rewards for their children. We’re excited to partner with local Victorian councils to work towards making healthy and fun rewards the norm in junior sport,” he said. Frankston mother Tammy Aitken said “I work hard to encourage my kids to fuel their bodies in a healthy way. When they get vouchers for fast food and takeaway after playing sport, it goes against everything I try to teach them. Of course, if one of my kids gets a voucher, the others want to eat that food too. I would love to see sports clubs give out rewards for healthy, fun activities.” New research from VicHealth and Deakin University shows that two out of three parents think kids’ sports rewards should be healthy. Deakin University Associate Professor Kathryn Backholer said “vouchers for fast food in sport exploit children’s vulnerabilities by creating positive norms around the consumption of unhealthy food. Fast food companies use vouchers to draw families into their restaurants, making them a lot of money at the expense of children’s health.” “All children should be able to enjoy sport free from unhealthy food and drink advertising. The Healthy Sport Rewards project is a positive step towards that goal.” Junior clubs in the Frankston, Bendigo, Yarra Ranges, Shepparton and Nillumbik council areas are undertaking the initiative.
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When passing bike riders in speed zones up to 60km, slow down and give at least 1 metre of space. In speed zones over 60km, allow at least 1.5 metres. It is now law. Penalties apply. Learn more at tac.vic.gov.au/cyclingsafety Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 28 April 2021
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