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Mail Covering the Dandenongs in the Yarra Ranges & Cardinia Shires
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■ Praise for Vision Australia’s work on clients’ independence
Health funds flow for hub
Life to the full
A $1 MILLION funding announcement for Belgrave’s Multipurpose Hub was announced on Friday. Eastern Victorian Region MPs Edward O’Donohue and Andrew Ronalds were joined by Monbulk candidate Mark Verschuur as they welcomed Minister for Planning Matthew Guy’s funding from the Community Infrastructure Fund towards the $10,479,630 Belgrave Multipurpose Health Hub. “The Belgrave Multipurpose Health Hub is one of the latest projects to share in a $9.3 million funding boost for Melbourne’s fastest-growing areas,” Mr O’Donohue said. Tania Bevan, manager of Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Services which is a potential user of the facility, said the hub would bring a range of council, community health and not for profit services together under the one roof. “The hub will make it easier for the public to access these services and for us to work together to make the community healthier and stronger,” Ms Baxter said. Yarra Ranges deputy mayor Maria McCarthy also welcomed the funding. “I am thrilled that the Belgrave Multipurpose Health Hub has received this funding support. This is such an important investment in the health of the community,” Cr McCarthy said. Mr Guy said the new health hub would help meet the demand for health services across the growing communities of Cardinia, Casey and Knox making it a priority for the Community Infrastructure Fund, an initiative of the Victorian Government’s long-term planning strategy, Plan Melbourne. “Communities in the Belgrave Multipurpose Health Hub’s catchment area are expected to increase by 22 per cent over the next 12 years,” Mr Guy said. “It is vital that we continue to invest in growing communities to make sure residents can easily access important local services and facilities.” For more information go to www. dtpli.vic.gov.au/community-infrastructure-fund. - MELISSA MEEHAN
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UPWEY resident June Smith lives life to the full with a little help from Vision Australia. June lives with a degenerative disorder known as retinitis pigmentosis and has nothing but praise for her local Vision Australia branch that provides her with quality support and care. She says that the staff assist in maximising the independence of clients in their dayto-day lives. “Orientation and mobility specialists can improve a client’s safety, confidence and lessen the risk of accidents that occur from obstacles such as uneven terrain, gutters, steps and road crossings,” Ms Smith said. She cited the example of her recent kitchen renovation, where Vision Australia sent specialists to work with builders to ensure that lighting and safety standards were adequate for her needs. June also volunteers as a member of the Yarra Ranges Disability Advisory Council, where she advises council on issues that affect people with disabilities. The positive impact that Vision Australia has had on her own life has prompted June to encourage others to take advantage of similar services within the community. “I’m particularly concerned about people with disabilities becoming isolated. We need to make sure that they are utilising the services available. “I would urge others who are experiencing sight difficulties to contact Vision Australia,” she said. June says the organisation has enhanced her own quality of life in the most practical way, and wishes to raise awareness of the public of the worthy work of Vision Australia. “I am so grateful for all the unique services Vision Australia offer. I enjoy life and getting out in the community,” she said. Most services of Vision Australia are free and available to anyone who is blind or visually impaired. For more information visit www.visionaustralia.org or contact 1300 84 74 66.
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