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‘Strategy’ puts deer Support for unpaid carers in shooters’ sights THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has confirmed that feral deer will be shot at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, Tuerong. The department did not reveal when the shooting would begin or how many deer were estimated to be in the reserve. Chief biosecurity officer James Todd said while there not had been a formal survey, the number of reported sightings of deer “suggests there has been an increase in deer numbers on the peninsula”. The primary control method for the deer is shooting, which will be carried out by professional shooters, accredited volunteer hunters, commercial harvesters and recreational hunters (“Shooting deer a ‘control’ option” The
News 19/7/22). The state government has provided $19.2 million over four years and $4.4 million a year ongoing for the development and implementation of regional deer control plans under the Victorian Deer Control Strategy. DELWP says the strategy provides a clear and coordinated approach to controlling deer in Victoria. The strategy recognises the increasing and significant impacts of deer on biodiversity and the broader environment, Aboriginal cultural heritage, agriculture, public safety, and community expectations. Details: environment.vic.gov.au/invasiveplants-and-animals/deer-control-program/ deer-control-strategy Liz Bell
Police appeal after ‘hit and run’ SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public help after a woman was hit by a car in Hastings on Tuesday 20 July. Investigators have been told a Ringwood woman, 28, was on the road talking to the driver of a silver Volvo which was pulled over on the side of Boes Road about 6pm. A south-bound, light coloured Toyota Landcruiser collided with the woman as it was driving past. The male driver allegedly stopped and checked on the woman before driving off before police arrived. The driver of the Toyota is described as being Caucasian, 40-50-years-old with grey hair and a solid build. The woman was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators wish to speak to the driver of the Toyota or anyone with dash cam footage
or further information. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Witnesses sought POLICE are calling for witnesses to a collision on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway in Moorooduc on Saturday 16 July with one vehicle being forced from the freeway. Investigators say the collision happened about 3.30pm between a grey Holden Captiva and a white Mitsubishi Magna which left the road and came to rest about 150 metres south of the Loders Road Bridge. Anyone with information should phone the Frontline Tasking Unit at Somerville on 5978 1300 (quote incident number T20220016200).
Carers pathway: Lead carers Lou Howard and Rohani Bixler are supported by Virginia Richardson at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to run the group for unpaid carers based in McCrae. Picture: Tara Moore Photography
A CARER support group in McCrae is part of a state government-financed project being rolled out across Victoria. Pathways for Carers Victoria, supported by Interchange Outer East, is establishing carer support groups in municipalities across the state to support unpaid carers. There are about 20 groups so far and project manager Michelle Willoughby hopes more will be formed as word spreads among carers. “Pathways for Carers is for unpaid carers of a loved one who is an elderly person, has a disability or mental health issue,” she said. “We understand that caring for a loved one can be an isolating and difficult path to navigate. “Our carer support groups provide participants with an opportunity to socialise and connect with nature as well as learn more about news, services, and support available to them.” Willoughby said the McCrae-based group is run by lead carers with support from Virginia Richardson at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. She said the premise was “simple yet effective”. “These carer support groups meet once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community,” she said. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Liz Bell
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26 July 2022
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