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Courts have Ausome session A BASKETBALL program designed for children with autism was a big hit on the Mornington District Basketball Association courts last week. The first Ausome Hoops program, held at Mornington Secondary College, was developed by Mornington basketball coach Phoebe McShane. It came about after the 16-year-old Padua College student saw a need for a basketball camp suited to the
Calling for Expressions of Interest
specific needs of the children. “We had a fantastic response with many parents overwhelmed that their children are able to participate in a basketball program structured specifically for autism,” association general manager Samantha Browne said. A group of dedicated volunteers spent two days with the children, allowing it to be run for free. “The volunteers have a range of
skills from specialist teachers, university students, accredited basketball coaches, parents of children with autism and a number of our Breakers players just wanting to be involved,” Ms Browne said. “We would love to deliver this type of program on an ongoing basis and we hope to seek sponsorship or funding to ensure the program remains viable in the future.”
Attention Schools, sporting clubs & community groups
Free advertising listings Are you interested in protecting the Peninsula’s coastline? Why not join a Coastal Advisory Group? Following the reactivation of Coastal Advisory Groups (formally known as Foreshore Advisory Groups), Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join a Coastal Advisory Group for the following coastal areas: • Flinders • Portsea • Hastings • Rosebud • Mornington • Rye • Mount Martha • Safety Beach • Mount Eliza • Sorrento
Coastal Advisory Groups are a key point of contact for the community on the future planning and management of coastal areas.
EOI submissions close Monday 5 August 2019. How to submit an EOI To apply, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
For more information, contact the Shire’s Strategic Planner (Coastal) Jeska Dee: 5950 1966
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Each month the Mornington News will run a Community Events page, where your school or organisation can promote upcoming events, fund raisers, social events, etc. at no charge. This page is sponsored by the Mornington Village Shopping Centre and listings are completely free. Listings should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.
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Community Events
PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email communityevents@mpnews.com.au