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Study assists family violence campaigner ANTI-DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty was the guest speaker at a Chisholm Institute graduation event last week. 128 students received academic awards at the 2023 Chisholm Institute graduation ceremony at the Frankston Arts Centre. Rosie Batty is a former Frankston Chisholm student. The 2015 Australian of the Year addressed the graduates, telling them her study helped her become an advocate for family violence victims after her son’s death. “One of the subjects that I studied during my diploma was family violence, and that gave me the theoretical understanding and foundational knowledge to assist me on my journey to raise awareness of family violence, whilst challeng-
ing and seeking to change community attitudes,” she told the graduates. “My education foundations began at Chisholm, and I have certainly grown and developed enormously since then. Opportunities will become available to you throughout your life as well, and I encourage you to embrace them as they arise. I realise that life is a journey, a journey of continuous learning, and I learnt much from the two years I spent at Chisholm.”
ROSIE Batty addresses Chisholm Frankston graduates (inset). Pictures: Supplied
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DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy talks to attendees at a scam protection forum at Village Baxter. Picture: Supplied
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Billions lost to scammers THE increasing threat of online scams has prompted calls for caution. The federal government estimates that each year, Australians lose $4 billion to scammers. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy hosted a scam protection forum at Village Baxter last month. She has urged residents to be careful about online safety to avoid scams. “Anyone can be victim of a scam. As a community it’s so important that we increase our confidence, skills, and online safety. That’s what this forum was all about.” Murphy said. “Protecting consumers is a top priority for the federal government, with a new National AntiScams Centre, tougher codes, and a dedicated minister to deal with these issues, announced through the fighting online scams measure in the October 2022–23 budget. “If you have been scammed, there are steps you should take including immediately contacting your financial institution, reporting the scam to Scamwatch, notifying police, and calling IDCARE on 1800 595 160 if you have released personal identifying information to a scammer. We know scams exist so it’s important we are on the lookout for them.”
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Frankston Times
4 April 2023
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