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What, exactly, are you being served?
Guides standing strong together
A SURVEY into eating habits will help Community Plate organisers improve the diets of residents in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. The Community Plate, in conjunction with Peninsula Health and Monash University, wants residents to tell them about their experiences in accessing and eating healthy food, including fruit and vegetables. Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Associate Professor Claire Palermo said the survey would help them develop a campaign to improve healthy eating outcomes. The survey asks such questions how many serves of fruit are eaten each day and, how often vegetables are eaten with lunch. “We want to get an understanding about what is important to our community and what barriers may exist in regards to choosing healthy options,” Ms Palermo said. Those completing the survey can go into the draw to win a $100 hamper of peninsula produce. “We will also be running community workshops in the near future, and we would like people to register to attend so they can contribute their ideas about this very topical issue,” she said. To participate in the survey or the workshops visit: research.net/r/TheCommunityPlate2021
ROSEBUD Girl Guides were preparing to mark World Thinking Day with activities on the Rosebud foreshore, last night (Monday 22 February). The special day came about in 1926 when Girl Guides from around the world were attending their 4th World Conference in the US. They set aside an annual day when Girl Guides could express their appreciation of the international movement. The day – which became World Thinking Day – was chosen because it was the birthday of both Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout Movement, and his wife Olave Baden-Powell, World Chief Guide. Mornington Peninsula Girl Guides District Manager Heather Barton said World Thinking Day was an opportunity to speak out on issues affecting young women. This year’s theme is Let’s Stand Together for Peace. A range of activities was held 6-7.30pm near the Rosebud jetty. “This theme aligns with the recent announcement that the Guiding and Scouting movements worldwide have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize,” Ms Barton said. “This most prestigious award goes to the person or organisation who has done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” World Girl Guides represents 10 million girls in 150 countries. Details: Mornington Peninsula District Girl Guides 0418 974 994.
Christmas appeal SOUTHERN Peninsula Food For All’s Christmas Appeal raised $41,005 plus $1552 from the McCrae Lions Christmas Carols at Dromana Drive-in – a total of $42,557. “This was a wonderful result,” president Brian Allen said. “Community groups, businesses and private citizens boosted this result with toys for our annual Christmas Toy run. We were able to financially assist 325 families with toys for 431 children.” Cash donations enabled the start of the 2021 weekly emergency food-aid program.
Up the creek: Girl Guides are able to take part in a range of activities, such as canoeing. Picture: Supplied
27 Nelson Street, Rye Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm Ph: 5985 4462 email: recruitment@ryech.org
House Manager – Part-time (26 hrs worked over 4 days) Fixed Term for 12 months commencing 6th April 2021
RYE COMMUNITY HOUSE
About Rye Community House Rye Community House was established in 1984 and is one of 12 Neighbourhood Houses on the Mornington Peninsula. The House includes an Occasional Care Service and is located within the Centre of Rye on the Mornington Peninsula. The House is governed by a community-based Board of Governance. About the Role This rewarding role offers you the opportunity to be part of the community taking responsibility for the operations, management, financial accountability and development of the House and for ensuring that the House operates in accordance with all legislative requirements, the Board’s policy decisions and the service agreements with funding bodies. You will also be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of programs, policies and services. Selection Criteria • Demonstrated experience in Community Services and/or service coordination within the community or not for profit sector. • Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and supervising staff and volunteers and building effective teams. • Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and supervising staff and volunteers and building effective teams. • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and negotiation, interpersonal and time management skills, including the capacity to represent the House within the community and with funding providers and sponsors. • An ability to identify community needs and to plan, develop, monitor and evaluate high quality programs to meet those needs. • Demonstrated experience in financial management including planning, budgeting and managing day to day financial operations. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively without direct supervision, providing support and resources to a volunteer-based Board of Management with an understanding of community education principles and current trends. • Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and reporting to the Board of Governance. • Tertiary qualifications that will support the achievement of the selection criteria indicators of the role. • IT proficiency in the House-specific packages e.g. Enrolment, Accounting, Data bases, Web and Social Media. Please review the Position Description in full, for specific information about this role. Other Requirements: • Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check essential
If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like this opportunity to be part of a great community, apply now!
Closing date for receipt of applications: 3rd March 2021 PAGE 12
Southern Peninsula News
24 February 2021
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