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Calling all hospital drivers THE Bays Hospital, Mornington, is looking for volunteer drivers to help patients get to hospital. “While family and friends transport most patients to and from medical appointments, some have to rely on public transport, have limited mobility or are too unwell to drive themselves,” nursing director Anita Woods said. “Our two patient transport vehicles, both donated by Bernie Taylor of the Grand Hotel Mornington, are enabling nursing staff to be increasingly mobile and reach patients in the community to provide better care.” Ms Woods said the vehicles enables the hospital’s prostate cancer specialist nurse and breast care nurse to counsel and support patients in their own homes.
She said The Bays wanted to establish a volunteer patient transport program. “Patient transport volunteers provide companionship and support to people who would otherwise find it difficult to attend medical appointments. “The patient transport program is a lifeline for patients who have no other way of getting to and from our hospital.” Ms Woods said volunteer drivers could elect to drive mornings or afternoons. “On average, drivers would volunteer for one four-hour shift a week.” Anyone interested in being a patient transport volunteer can call The Bays volunteer coordinator on 5970 5308 or email volunteer@thebays. com.au
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PRIMARY school music teachers from across the Mornington Peninsula attended an all-day workshop by renowned Australian music educator, Richard Gill, late last month. The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Mornington Peninsula hosted the event, which was paid for with money raised through the society’s young arts program. “These funds have in previous years been directed to individuals or specific schools [but] this year our committee decided to support an initiative which would have a broader impact,” ADFAS chairman Janet Glaspole said. “It was felt that by teaching the teachers the benefits would then trickle down to the students and have more lasting value.” The arts society worked with Mr Gill, heads of the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program,
and the Department of Employment and Training, in organising and hosting the workshop. Participants were told of the “importance of music from a young age and how music education provides lasting benefits to learning and life skills generally”. Two sessions addressed specifically to music teachers covered Text and Rhythm and Text and Pitch. The ADFAS holds one-hour lectures at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 5.30pm Fridays. Book restorer, fine binder, teacher and film maker Dominic Riley will discuss: Lost in the Titanic: the Making of the Great Omar Binding at the next talk on Friday 5 May. Call secretary Glad Hungerford, 9787 2092. Cost is $20.
WHAT’S NEW...
NEW CHILDCARE AND KINDERGARTEN 6 weeks | 5 years
Fun OPEN DAY FOR FAMILIES
New childcare and kinder for Frankston South SATURDAY APRIL RIL R IL 8 8TH 8TH, TH 20 2 2017 017 1
ORGANISED TOURS TO BE HELD ON THE OPEN DAY, BEFORE AND AFTER!
Baby Animal Farm•Jumping Castle•Face Painting •Balloons AND MORE!!
OFFICIAL OPEN DAY APRIL 18TH Mel | 0431 327 675 | Info@firstearlylearning.com.au 124 Frankston Flinders Rd, Frankston South (corner Towerhill Rd)
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Mornington News 4 April 2017
FiRST Early Learning childcare centre and kindergarten are opening another family owned and operated centre in Frankston South for children to enjoy from six weeks to five years of age. The centre will officially open its doors on Tuesday 18 April, 2017. “FiRST Early Learning is a natural, fun and relaxed environment for all families and children to be a part of,” said owner and managing director of the centre, Emma van Hoof Jenkins. “Our homely centre proudly offers a great range of experiences that we know your children will enjoy and cherish for years. The programs are well thought out, with an emphasis on education, encouraging children to learn through play. “There are plenty of quality incursions at no additional cost to families, these include weekly visits from music teachers, language, yoga, sports and cooking sessions as well as indoor and outdoor play. “Let’s not forget the science lessons for all the budding scientists. Our delicious and fresh hot meals are prepared daily by our experienced
cooks and loved by the children.” FiRST Early Learning childcare centre and kindergarten makes communications with families their focus, offering parent-teacher and information evenings throughout the year. They use their weekly newsletters, emails, bulletins, facebook photos and more to fully include parents on your child’s time with the centre. To celebrate the opening, the centre is running a Fun Open Day for families on Saturday 8 April, 2017 from 10am – 2pm There will be a baby animal farm, jumping castle, face painting, balloons and more. There will also be organized centre viewings on the day. “We are looking forward to meeting you and guarantee a safe and happy place to be for your family,” said Mrs van Hoof Jenkins FiRST Early Learning childcare centre and kindergarten is location 124 Frankston Flinders Road, Frankston South (corner Towerhill Rd). For more info or to set up a free play date call Mel on 0431 327 675 or email: info@firstearlylearning.com.au