Children priority for care plan
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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SOME of the most disadvantaged children in Frankston will get much-needed support thanks to a Communities for Children plan by Anglicare Victoria. Federal Social Affairs Minister Scott Morrison visited Frankston this month to announce the Coalition government will commit $4.9 million over five years to support Anglicare’s work to help vulnerable children thanks to Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson’s “strong representations”. “Communities for Children Frankston operates within our local community to address issues of family vulnerability and violence impacting on children, through parent education, transitions, and child wellbeing programmes,” Mr Billson said. “Communities for Children Frankston helps vulnerable local children and families reach their potential. I am passionate about the programmes run in Frankston and have advocated fiercely for this service.” After the launch of the Communities for Children plan Mr Morrison met community groups and government agency staff to discuss Frankston projects to help the disadvantaged. Mr Billson said Communities for Children Frankston aims to ensure “your postcode doesn’t determine your potential”. In the same week Mr Morrison visited Frankston, Save The Children opened an op shop in Playne St.
SLEEP and Settling workshop for 7 to 12 month old babies will be held 10am-noon, Wednesday 15 July, Mahogany Rise Child and Family Centre, 25 Jenkens St, Frankston North. The free program offers information and flexible strategies on how parents can work with their babies’ sleeping patterns, sleep associations and ageappropriate routines. Book at 9784 1756.
Outback escapade HEAD Full of Love is at 8pm, Wednesday 15 July, Frankston Arts Centre. This one-night-only performance is presented by the Frankston Arts Centre and Queensland Theatre Company. It is about a busy Sydney woman who escapes city life by fleeing to Alice Springs. There, she finds herself caught up in the local Beanie Festival where she forms a strong – and unexpected – friendship. For tickets or pre-show dining, call the box office on 9784 1060 or visit thefac.com.au
Care in the community: Anglicare’s Paul McDonald, left, Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson, Social Affairs Minister Scott Morrison and Anglicare’s Jane Chia at the launch of Anglicare Victoria’s Communities for Children plan. Picture: Gary Sissons
The former immigration minister refused to apologise to Save The Children in March after an independent review cleared the charity group of encouraging asylum seekers detained at Nauru to self-harm. Save The Children staff were removed from Nauru by Mr Morrison on the advice of the Immigration
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Department after they lodged complaints about the alleged abuse of asylum seekers. A review by former Integrity Commissioner Philip Moss found evidence to back Save The Children staff claims that asylum seekers and minors had been sexually assaulted at the Nauru detention centre.
Same wavelength NEWBORN Communications, for babies up to 6 months, 10am-noon, Friday 17 July, Lakewood Child and Family Centre, 107-109 Raphael Cres, Frankston. It will suit those who can’t tell whether their baby is trying to tell them they’re hungry, uncomfortable or tired. The session is free but bookings are required. Call 9784 1756.
Bygone days on show FRANKSTON Images and Old Yarn Event, 1-3pm, Saturday 18 July, Frankston Mechanics’ Institute. The council is putting on this old fashioned slide-and-movie event featuring historical imagery from across the municipality. Gold coin donation. Afternoon tea is supplied. To RSVP, call 9784 1829.
Writ large MELBOURNE Writers’ Festival, 1pm, Saturday 22 August, Frankston Library, Playne St. An internationally acclaimed novelist with a number of books on the New York Times bestseller list will be the guest speaker. Her name will be revealed on Friday 24 July. Details: 9784 1020 or library. frankston.vic.gov.au
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