Big grant for Frankston teacher A FRANKSTON teacher has won a $10,000 grant for professional development. Monterey Secondary College wellbeing and engagement lead Jeanette Kaindel was recently named a winner of the The Smith Family-NEITA award for powering potential. The award came with the $10,000 grant. Kaindel was named the award winner for her work with students experiencing intergenerational disadvantage. She said “Monterey Secondary College supports some of the most vulnerable students in Victoria. A number of students have experienced some form of trauma and many have unmet needs.” “Working alongside the South Su-
danese communities in the Frankston area, as well as with the community at Willum Warrain has given me many opportunities to explore and understand many different walks of life,” she said. “While it is challenging, it’s also extremely rewarding and I’m very happy to be working in this space alongside an amazing team of educators and therapeutic staff. It’s an honour to receive The Smith FamilyNEITA award for powering potential on behalf of our wonderful team and the local community, who want to see a change for the better.” MONTEREY Secondary College educator Jeanette Kaindel. Picture: Supplied
BAITUL Salam mosque Imam Imtiaz Naveed. Picture: Supplied
New Imam appointed at Langwarrin mosque A NEW Imam has been appointed at the Baitul Salam mosque in Langwarrin. Imtiaz Naveed has begun his work as Imam of the mosque. He will serve the local Ahmadiyya Muslim community. Imam Naveed has previously served in Pakistan, Nigeria, and Vanuatu. He has also worked in South Australia, Western Australia, and New South Wales. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria spokesperson Aziz Bhatti wel-
comed the new Imam to the mosque. “Imam Naveed is an extremely friendly and loving person and he’s much loved by the community members wherever he resided. He has always served with dedication and faith and he’s always available for the community members wherever the need be,” he said. “Imam Naveed intends to meet local police authorities and local council members to discuss any issues or concerns and any areas of partnership or collaboration where members of the Ahmadiyya
Muslim community can contribute towards the wider community. “Imam Naveed has already mobilised the local community to start preparing for the Australia Day celebrations and also for clean up at the New Year’s Eve. The community intends to invite a large number of members of the community to its mosque for the Australia Day BBQ and dinner.” Brodie Cowburn
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