NEWS DESK Caring for carers SUPPORTING carers of people with mentally illness is the focus of the next meeting of Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN). Guest speaker is Aline Burgess of the Peninsula Carers’ Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s 2016 Australia Day Citizen of the Year. All women welcome, $8 includes morning tea. The meeting starts 9.30am Sunday 18 September at the shire offices corner Queen and Vancouver streets, Mornington. Call: 0400 835486.
Probus meetings MT MARTHA Valley Probus Club meets at 9.30 am on the second Thursday of the month at the Dromana Community Hall, Hodgkinson St, Dromana. It is a mixed gender club with many interest groups. Monthly guest speakers and presentations. All visitors are welcome. Enquiries: Russ, 59821892.
General meetings MORNINGTON Community Information and Support Centre’s annual general meeting starts 4pm Friday 7 October at 320 Main St, Mornington. The AGM for Mornington Community Meals will be 2pm Monday 10 October at 320 Main St, Mornington. All welcome. Details: Lisa Elliott 59751644.
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In the swim to support Susie Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being asked to support an aqua aerobics fundraiser for a Tyabb mother with multiple sclerosis. Twelve years ago Susan Abbey was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease that has robbed her of things most people would take for granted. Sadly, her diagnosis has recently been upgraded to secondary progressive MS, which means a steady decline until permanent wheelchair dependency. Ms Abbey’s friends have rallied around her and formed Susie’s Angels, a fundraising and support group to raise money for medical aids to make life easier for the 41-year-old. Organiser Sarah McMahon said Somerville shoppers would be familiar with the friendly, smiling face of the Woolworths’ shop assistant, who is presently still able to work 10 hours a week. “Susie has many regular customers who will wait for her checkout in order to be served by her, and she maintains a very upbeat attitude in what only can be described as daily struggle to do the simplest things.” By her own admission Ms Abbey, who has just come out of hospital for nerve pain treatment, has her dark days but uses humour as her support and draws on the strengths of her friendships. “I am beyond words when it comes to the support of my family and
Thinking positively: Susan Abbey doesn’t focus on the negatives of her illness thanks to the support of friends and family. Picture: Gary Sissons
money to help her family who have to pay for many items themselves,” Ms McMahon said. So far the family had had to buy walking aids, a wheelchair, ramps and other items to make life easier for Ms Abbey to be independent, but she has now been told that to continue driving
friends, it’s wonderful, they’ve always got my back,” she said. Despite her positive outlook and public show of confidence, Ms Abbey is unable to stand for long, has frequent falls and needs assistance in everyday life. “We are hoping to raise some
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