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Family violence court ‘lifesaver’ Continued from Page 1 Mr Edbrooke said funding for the family violence court and support and safety hub “will not just change lives in our community – this investment will save lives”. The capacity of the coroner’s court to investigate family violence-related deaths will also be expanded. In other state budget measures: More than 68,000 extra cases of assistance will be provided to victim survivors of family violence for crisis and case management support, and specialist family violence support, across the state. This includes 1000 flexible packages to support immediate safety, such as relocation and private rental costs, and support for longer-term recovery, such as education. Face-to-face after-hours crisis support will be expanded, and funding will continue to support the 24/7 telephone-based-crisis service. Victims of family violence will receive 11,000 additional cases of assistance for counselling and therapeutic support to aid their recovery. The private rental ‘head-leasing’ program will be expanded, so victim survivors and their children can access safe and affordable private rental housing, and get out of crisis accommodation. Thirteen family violence refuges will be redeveloped to move to the ‘core and cluster’ model by 2020.
Towering achievement: Paula Treacy, left, and Cara Mackey all smiles after abseiling down a 27-floor building in Melbourne for charity.
This moves away from communal living into individual unit accommodation in a secure setting. About 4000 men who perpetrate violence against women will have access to voluntary places in behaviour change programs. The capacity of the Men’s Referral Service will be expanded.
Other funding commitments announced in the 2016-17 state budget include: n $5.8 million for a McClelland College school hall n $200,000 for a kitchen at Mahogany Rise Primary School n $85,000 for Eric Bell Reserve netball courts n $100,000 for Peninsula Strikers Soccer Club renovations including female changerooms n $75,000 Banyan Fields Primary School upgrades n $3 million Carrum Downs Secondary College upgrades n $1 million Frankston High School upgrades n $2.13 million Mount Erin Secondary College upgrades $5 million Seaford North Primary School upgrades
Firefighters’ effort scales heights TWO Frankston firefighters to fund raising to new heights last Friday (28 April) by abseiling down a 27-floor building in central Melbourne. Paula Tracey and Cara Mackey were among eight fireys who abseiled down Bourke St’s St James Building to raise money for Anglicare Victoria as part of an ‘Altitude Shift’ fundraiser. “They say do something every now and again that scares you and I thought this was a good opportunity that wasn’t going to come my way again,” Ms Tracey, who has been a firefighter for 20 years, said. “It’s also about helping Anglicare to raise the funds they need and getting the message out there about what an awesome job they do.” Ms Mackey, who has been a professional firefighter for
two years, said she was approached by one of her peers to get involved and signed up straight away. “I’ve just had a baby so I’ve had to get back in shape for work which will help a lot with this,” Ms Mackey said. “I hope as a team we can raise awareness for Anglicare and the work they do as well as get involved in doing good things for our community.” Anglicare Victoria provides support to 80,000 children, young people and families every year. The charity offer services including emergency food and crisis accommodation and programs including foster care, financial counselling and parent education. See https://altitudeshift2017.everydayhero.com/au/united-firefighters-1 or call 9412 6133 to donate.
WHAT’S NEW...
Wood Turning Wood turning magic Magic 2017
Woodturning Exhibition The Penisula Woodturners Guild Peninsula Community Theatre
Mornington
cnr Wilson’s Road/ Nepean Hwy
24 May to 28 May 2017 10.00am to 4.00pm
Light Refreshments, Ample Parking
Entry $5
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THE GUILD was formed in 1984 with objectives of: • Bringing people together interested in all facets of the craft; • Expanding the interest in the craft by developing the talents of members through lectures, demonstrations and workshop experience; and • Bringing the craft to the wider population through exhibitions, workshops etc. Membership grew from humble beginnings to over 200 and the Guild now has its own demonstration/ meeting area with audio visual facilities and a dedicated workshop with a number of lathes, and associated equipment where training sessions are held for members, under the guidance of tutors, 6 days per week. The Guild is a self-funded organisation and regularly holds demonstrations and exhibitions
at outside locations. The first of the biennial competitions was held in 1991. These are conducted as a focus for members to enhance their skills and have their items adjudicated by professional woodturners, the woodturning community, and the general public. The initial competitions were modest affairs but are now held in public facilities with dignitaries invited to officially open and attend the exhibitions. Entries are from beginner woodturners, intermediate, to those very experienced and talented and many of the entrants advance to prominence in national competitions. The cost of running these events are covered by the members, sponsors, raffles and a modest entry fee. In 2017 there will be nearly 1000 items on display.