PARC praise before incident Continued from Page 1 Frankston Council voted unanimously on 10 December that it “notes and congratulates Peninsula Leisure on its performance in managing both PARC and Pines Forrest Aquatic Centre.” Cr Colin Hampton praised Peninsula Leisure for posting a surplus of over $345,000. He said it was “a magnificent effort from this company.” PARC announced in March that it had partnered with Deakin University to undertake a study at the centre on “the most effective teaching method to help kids gain and retain swimming
skills.” PARC Swim manager Julia Wood said in March that “the Frankston primary school students who participated in the study are not only on the path to gaining valuable swim skills, but helped us gain critical knowledge on which teaching model leads to greater retention of swimming skills. This research could help save countless lives, and supports our vision to ensure every child in Frankston can swim.” Counselling support has been made available to PARC staff and witnesses to the incident. To access the service contact PARC on 9781 8444.
Wave rider: Zoe, of Seaford, was one of the 99 surfers enjoying time in the waves at Point Leo with volunteer helpers at Saturday’s Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch event. Picture: Keith Platt
Boardwalk a beach gamechanger
Saturday 19th January
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beach, whereas before people could only get there in our own wide-tyred beach wheelchairs,” he said. “We can now get all people with disability issues onto the beach where they can sit in their own wheelchairs to watch what’s happening. “The boardwalk, which was finished last March, but not in time for our last surf day for 2018, is a game changer.” The DSAMP’s next surf day is on Saturday 16 March. Visit the group’s website or Facebook page for details or call Jenny Angliss Goodall on 0417 453 669. Keith Platt
Open Day includes Arts & Crafts Exhibition with second Hand Stalls
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A new boardwalk, ramp onto the beach and special polyester matting made it easier to get wheelchairs onto the sand at Point Leo on Saturday. It was the first surf event for 2019 held by the Disabled Surfers’ Association Mornington Peninsula branch and the upgraded beach access saw 99 surfers enjoying time in the water with the help of a record 300 volunteers. DSAMP president John Bowers described the turnout of surfers and volunteers as “fantastic”. “Everything that that happened was just so good. The boardwalk enabled regular wheelchairs to be taken onto the
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