RSL wins in ‘challenging’ times FRANKSTON RSL has been named one of the state’s best RSLs. At last month’s Community Clubs Victoria 2023 gala awards, Frankston RSL was awarded the community club award. Frankston RSL general manager Brett Rowlands said the award win was a “testament of the club’s resolve and commitment to improving the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of veterans and the local community.” “We are honoured to be acknowledged by our industry in winning the much-coveted community club award,” he said. “The efforts from staff, committee, and volunteers
cannot be underestimated in helping deliver our offer to members. It is very humbling to be validated for the work we love to do in veteran wellness and wellbeing, supporting the greater community, our hospitality offerings to club members and guests.” Community Clubs Victoria chairman Greg Roberts said “we believe it’s crucial to acknowledge and appreciate our clubs who have continued to adapt to the challenging operational climate.” “It is an honour to recognise their exceptional contributions to the social and economic well-being of Victoria,” he said.
FRANKSTON RSL president Kevin Hillier OAM (left) and general manager Brett Rowlands after the award win. Picture: Supplied
A MONTEREY Secondary College student using a VR headset. Picture: Supplied
Students design virtual spaces
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YEAR 7 and 8 students at Monterey Secondary College are using virtual reality technology to complete a creative project. The school was awarded a Creative Victoria learning partnership grant last year to undertake the project. Students are teaming with VR artists Susannah Langly and Warren Arm-
2 0 2 3 G EM S H O W strong to design and bring to life virtual worlds. Monterey Secondary College head of art and technology Rob Oakley said that students are hard at work on the project. “Together we will codesign and create virtual worlds - FutureMe - with the students using 3D scanning software, Tilt Brush draw-
ing, and audio recording and building them in Roblox Studio,” he said. “The term started with a experimentation session introducing students to the technology and equipment they’ll be working with. That was followed by an ideation session and plan of their ideas of what type of FutureMe it will be.”
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