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contents

Cal has windows covered It's all about barbecues

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Small builder, big winner Flying start at Fyansford

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Flooring's in your Court

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The marvels of Malishev P19

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New communities grow P31

Keep your cool this summer P48

The bank that gives back P50

Helping India's homeless

The high life with Warralily

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Between city and coast P36

New supplier building trust P38

Vinmar building for life

Advocates connect the dots

How to retire in style

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The premium grade ceramics have a 20-year warranty, are made in USA and use 100 per cent natural charcoal to turn you into a backyard grill master!

Visit Bruce and Mike at About BBQs in Torquay.

What’s hot are clued-up customers looking to build, who are armed with the knowledge and inside info needed to ensure the most optimal and stress free outcome!

Geelong husband and wife Rebecca and Steven Hall are helping local homebuyers to connect the dots and navigate the complex world of construction.

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SINCLAIR HOMES ... . SO HOT RIGHT NOW! What’s trending? Local construction company Sinclair Homes is currently on trend with its new display home Adeline featuring recycled red bricks.

This stunning home has the red bricks featured in all the right places.

In an era where fashion gets recycled these bricks are on point, showing the home will never age, hence its name Adeline.

This house tells a story, as well as being sustainable.

You just have to use recycled bricks the right way and Sinclair Homes has shown that can certainly make them a feature!

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Flame Experts | about barbeques & fireplaces

Michael Craft and Bruce Dargavel, from about barbecues & fireplaces, know how to cook in the great outdoors.

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All ‘about’ the best in barbecuing IF there is one thing Bruce Dargavel and Michael Craft know, it's how to barbeque in style.

The about barbeques & fireplaces owners stock a huge range of high-quality products to sizzle a snag or flame grill a burger in the great outdoors.

"Sure you can purchase a more popular brand of fire or barbeque, but at about you purchase the best brands," Bruce says.

"We strive to treat all our customers with respect, have fun and teach them why we recommend what we recommend. Plus we teach you how to cook an awesome BBQ!" The Torquay store stocks the best builtin BBQs, mobile trolleys, ceramic low and slows, spit roasts and even kettles.

"The sales guys are trained in all aspects of getting the most out of your preferred BBQ method," Bruce says.

About is the Premium BeefEater dealer for the area and also stocks Gasmate and Grandfire BBQs and outdoor fridges.

"We have many options to suit your every outdoor cooking desire," Bruce says.

On show and operating in the Torquay showroom is a big range of BeefEater BUGG Portable Gas Grills.

"The BUGG is the most powerful, controllable, durable and versatile mobile BBQ on the market, and it's an Australian design," Bruce says.

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slow style cooking, which is growing in popularity, about is the exclusive dealer of the industry-leading Primo Ceramic Grills from the USA. "You can roast, smoke and BBQ all from one grill using natural charcoal - it just has to be experienced," Bruce says.

The team at about barbeques & fireplaces also have plenty of advice to help locals get the best out of their equipment.

Whether its fuel type, technique or how best cook anything from the humble snag to a pizza, brisket or roast, they have the tips to light up your outdoor cooking world.

And as their store name suggests, Bruce and Mike know gas log fireplaces too.

About are exclusive dealers of Ortal gas heaters that can go in virtually any area of a room thanks to their the innovative fluing systems.

"No longer are you limited to a heater only being installed on an external wall," Bruce says.

"This allows you to install the heater virtually anywhere and in turn will dramatically increase the impact that a gas log fire has to your room."

About barbeques & fireplaces is open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm weekends at 31 Baines Cres Torquay.

"For all things outdoor cooking call in and discuss what is possible for your backyard!" Bruce says ●

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New Communities | Gen Fyansford

An aerial concept image of Gen Fyansford's master-planned layout amid the attractive landscape of Fyansford.

Breath-taking views at Fyansford SOME of Geelong's finest views looking out over Queen's Park and toward the Barrabool hills have recently been auctioned with the launch of the Pinnacle Newtown release, part of the Gen Fyansford residential development.

Gen Fyansford is the premium masterplanned residential and mixed use community located within the existing township of Fyansford on the western end of metropolitan Geelong.

This latest release, Pinnacle Newtown is located in a prized position within the Gen Fyansford Estate.

Marketed towards Geelong's high flyers looking for something quite unique within the Geelong area, the auctioning of these first prime blocks of the Pinnacle Newtown Release has captured a lot of interest.

This is largely due to the fact this is a much sought after elevated position in the estate, coupled with the very generous block sizes ranging from 691sqm - 1,260sqm.

Adding to the local interest was the fact the successful purchasers on the day were offered the opportunity of a helicopter ride, courtesy of Gen Fyansford.

This was to experience the breathtaking views of the surrounding area, and highlight how close their new home will be to the Geelong CBD (around 10 minutes away) as well as the beautiful neighbouring waterfront.

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Melbourne based property developer, in conjunction with Supalai, a Thai-based land developer.

At the completion of the development, Gen Fyansford is expected to comprise around 1,000 lots complete with its own town centre offering a number of retail and commercial uses with immediate access to a grocery store.

Gen Fyansford will also offer residents landscaped private parklands, a man-made

lake, children's playgrounds, and a number of walking and bicycle paths, as part of the rejuvenation and landscaping of Moorabool River.

Speaking to Michael Mai, Managing Director of ICD Property, it's clear that care for the local surroundings is right at the forefront of planning for the Gen Fyansford community as a whole.

"We are excited by opportunities presented by the natural amenity of

Fyansford," Michael says.

"In creating a sustainable new community, a considerable proportion of our research and planning is focused on the protecting and working in harmony with the natural environment, particularly the rejuvenation of the Moorabool River and activation along the riverfront."

For more information on Gen Fyansford or Pinnacle Newtown Release please contact Brett Thompson at 0425 860 392. â—?

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Local builders | Malishev

The stunning style of Malishev's Madison.

Malishev's award-winning style THE sleek architectural lines of the Madison display home design recently added another industry accolade for Geelong-based home builders over the past 50 years, the Malishev family.

Their stylish and newly-built Madison dominated as Best Display Home in the $500K-$750K category for the 2018 MBAV Excellence in Housing Awards earlier this year.

Malishev has now won more than 100 national, state and regional awards for its unique designs, attention to detail and high quality homes.

Established locally in 1985, Q by Malishev delivers high quality and great value homes with a complete custom design service.

The Madison is all about family living with clever zoning around a magnificent central communal indoor/outdoor living area.

Inspired by mid-century architecture, the Madison caters for the most discerning buyers’ modern expectations. Its northfacing open plan living is designed for entertaining family and friends in style.

Sales manager Luke Walters said the 2018 MBAV award achievement was still a thrill for the Malishev team.

“It’s always nice to be recognised in the industry by the Master Builders Association of Victoria,” he says.

“Our two new signature homes, the Mayfair and Madison, are both open for display and have been well received with good numbers through to view them,” Luke says.

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inspired home which takes timeless classic style to new heights. It offers charm and character and interior luxury yet has been adapted to suit the Australian lifestyle.

“Q for Malishev offers clients over and above build standards with the company priding itself on high end finishes and clever functional homes.”

“We offer individualised architecture and understand people’s expectations for the finishes achieved.”

Q for Malishev builds primarily in Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula areas with projects extending mainly between Little River and Anglesea.

The company also focuses on residential knockdown and rebuild projects in existing Geelong suburbs. This is becoming extremely popular with older homes amongst Newtown, Belmont and Highton, for those who love their current address but would like a fresh new home to live in.

Beyond its designer range homes, they offer custom homes, split level homes, acreage homes, unit developments and specialise in building on sloping sites.

Q by Malishev has an extensive range of pre-designed plans available to suit all blocks and budgets.

The company can take care of everything from initial concept designs through to permits, construction and interior design.

Their homes not only stand the test of time but are also known for achieving above-market resale value when sold on.

The Q Display Centre is now open 1pm to 5pm daily at 289-291 Torquay Rd, Grovedale.

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New Communities | Warralily Grange

Warralily's master plan shows a commitment to green spaces and public amenities.

Living the high life at Warralily WARRALILY Grange capitalises brilliantly on Mount Duneed's elevated attributes and presents a 'live above it all' option with the best of surf, country and city readily accessible.

It has taken Mount Duneed to a new level and allowed home-buyers to aspire to something very special at an affordable price.

This buyer demand has seen sales in the first five stages above expectations and construction is underway.

The highly-sought Grange precinct includes a future P-6 school, local shops, district ovals and parks on tree-lined streets, with the central Grange Village Park characterised by its lofty vista.

Warralily Estate Manager Ben Stewart said Grange is Warralily's most in-demand precinct.

"The Grange timeline has been brought forward to match buyer demand," said Ben. "As home-hunters snap up 200 lots to consolidate Warralily as the best-selling estate in Geelong.

"With construction of the first stages now underway it's amazing to see how the neighbourhood will take shape, especially now that the boundaries of the Grange Village Park are being defined, you get an amazing sense of the scale that will be delivered."

Construction is underway on three stages of the broader 870-lot Grange precinct including 149 home allotments and transformation of the first section of Whites Road into an elegant entrance accommodating bike paths and public transport.

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The precinct enjoys ready access to the Surf Coast as well as nearby Geelong CBD or for Melbourne commuters the Geelong Bypass and Waurn Ponds train station are within easy reach.

Grange will see Warralily extend west across the Surf Coast Highway, while blending seamlessly with its hugely successful Warralily Coast, Promenade and Central precincts.

The estate's indisputable Australian nature is a continuous theme, with eucalypts and large old river red gums lining the idyllic Armstrong Creek and pathways that connect homes to community amenities. The popular Village Warralily community hub at Armstrong Creek is just minutes away.

The Village Warralily is the heart of the master-planned estate providing a vibrant retail hub alongside sport and recreation, education, childcare and community facilities.

The Village Shopping Centre includes a full-range Woolworths supermarket supported by retail and food outlets, medical and dental clinics, a chemist, gym and more.

Alongside a McDonalds restaurant and 7-Eleven provide convenience and local job opportunities. Plus an ALDI supermarket will open in the future.

The neighboring state-of-the-art Armstrong Creek School opened this year and next year the community will welcome the new sports pavilion and playing ovals along with an integrated child and community centre.

"The entire team is extremely excited by the opportunity to assist clients in securing their foreverhome in this extremely

A concept image of parkland at Warralily's Grange estate. prestigious location." said Ben. Stage 6a is currently selling. Contact Warralily on 1300 458 193 or warralily@

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Local Builders | Orion Homes

A stamp of quality runs throughout the work of Orion Homes.

Flexibility the Orion difference ANYONE who builds with Orion Homes can rest assured they are building with experts.

Orion has been in the industry since 1991. That’s over 25 years of experience.

Hundreds of satisfied customers is a testimony to how well Orion Homes looks after its customers.

With display homes at Warralily, Werribee and Thornhill Park, Orion Homes’ co-director Noel Clifford operates on the mantra, ’Would I accept this in my own home?’.

Orion Homes’ deluxe list of inclusions is a testimony to its belief in the high standards that clients have come to expect and love.

Suzanne Brain, the sales manager at the Warralily display, says Orion Homes’ flexibility sets it apart from the rest.

“I’ve worked for builders who have had flexibility before, but nothing like this,” she says.

Orion Homes believes in the flexibility to change the plans to suit your needs, wishes and wants.

“We sit down with you for a design consultation to customise your plan to produce the best possible home for your lifestyle,” Suzanne says.

“When your ideas are successfully included in a design to achieve your dream home, we couldn’t be happier.”

With the assurance that you get upfront pricing and transparency in all facets of construction, you are immediately put at ease. Furthermore, a clear understanding of the Orion Homes’ building process from start to finish, means there are no unexpected surprises along the way.

“The way we do documentation and all the checks and balances means there are steps to make sure all the documentation is correct for your home,” Suzanne says.

Suzanne says that working for Orion Homes has become a way of life.

“The people they’ve got in the company, there’s years and years of experience. Me for example, I’ve been in the industry for well over 30 years,” she says.

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“You know when you join a company, you don’t know what the company is going to be like until you work there, but one way to find out is to talk to people who have been working there and people who work with Orion Homes have been there for years and that tells a big story.”

The team at Orion Homes strives for the best quality and workmanship possible.

“You get 37 bricks to choose from, which is way above the industry standard,” Suzanne says.

“If you come down and visit us at the Warralily display or one of our other displays, you’ll see the huge range of quality inclusions available; from bricks to basins and tiles to taps, our deluxe inclusions are just the start.”

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Local Builders | Vinmar Homes

Vinmar homes offer a desirable combination of local experience with contemporary design.

Pride in 26 years of building homes VINMAR Homes is a family owned and operated business with over 26 years’ experience.

Vinmar Homes can provide advice on all aspects of building and internal design and their experienced staff strive to provide 100% customer service.

The company can build to suit each client’s individual lifestyle with a range of plans available to fit different budgets without compromising on quality. Clients may already have their own ideas and plans in mind, either way; Vinmar Homes welcome the opportunity to build for all customers.

Vinmar Homes are completed with outstanding quality products throughout, purchased locally from valued suppliers and produced with the services provided by the most outstanding tradespeople and subcontractors in the area - nothing but the best is acceptable.

Additionally, dealing with the builder direct means no middleman and no misunderstandings.

Working as a team, Vinmar Homes can assure their clients that their new home will be something to be proud of.

Vinmar Homes offers exceptional value for money. Clients are invited to simply bring their ideas, sketches or photographs and the experienced staff will help create their dream home. Vinmar Homes’ Homes feature a number of luxurious inclusions which other major builders charge extra for.

Clients are offered a personally designed home to suit their land, lifestyle and budget.

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Local Builders | Sinclair Homes

The stunning interior of Sinclair Homes' Skye.

Small builder a big winner Sinclair’s Building Concepts (Sinclair Homes) is a small local construction company on the Surf Coast specialising in quality custom-built homes and architectural designs.

Director Aaron Sinclair scored acclaim with his first entry in the Master Builders Association of Victoria 2018 Awards, winning Best Custom Home in the $300,000 to $400,000 range for his first display home, Skye. A 34-year-old who has been in the building industry all his working life, Aaron is passionate about what he does.

“I’ve been building since I was 15. I’m young but I was taught by great old school builders and take great pride in my work and am there throughout the process,” he says. The Sinclair Homes difference is that Aaron is a carpenter by trade and is on the tools at every job.

He never compromises on the quality and his passion shines through, earning him a strong reputation in the field and his status as a registered builder.

“We’ve run our own business this past three years and I’ve handed quite a few homes over now with not one call-back from clients. I do pride myself on that.”

Aaron says Sinclair Homes only uses the best local trades and suppliers to ensure quality products and a meticulous finish.

“We specialise in new homes, custom

The stunning interior of Sinclair Homes' Skye. builds and extensions for a range of clients.

“We pride ourselves on providing a quality customised build, delivered within specified timelines.

“I liaise with clients every step of the way, making this an easy, and more importantly, stress free process.”

Sinclair Homes’ build process is:

Aaron Sinclair and his young family on the front step to one of his latest designs. · first consultation with builder and architect; · design process; · permits; · site surveying; · soil reports/tests; · engineering; · energy rating;

· fixtures and fittings, appliances, colour selection; · construction and supervision while liasing with clients; and · turn key.

All Sinclair Homes builds include optional extras such as driveways and landscape design. ●

Sweet Adeline SINCLAIR Homes has opened its new Adeline display at Torquay Adeline is a masterpiece of blended traditional Australian style, values and materials featuring a timeless blending of recycled red brick with new white weatherboards. A smart layout makes the 25-square home seem larger than it actually is with a spacious open-plan living and dining area. The Adeline display has higherthan-average 2.7m ceilings, while the centre point in the living area reaches a mammoth 4.2m. Meanwhile, an adult retreat at the back of the house makes good use of its luxurious en suite and walk-in robe.

A study at the front of the house behind the second living area oozes high quality natural styling and sophistication with hardtimber benchtops.

All of Adeline’s luxury inclusions are treated as part of the standard fit-out, representing great value for new-home buyers.

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Brick and white weatherboards give the Adeline a timeless appeal. creates a sanctuary-like atmosphere, looking outside through quality Stegbar doubleglazed windows.

The Adeline has different layouts

including loft versions to customise for any lifestyle or block. The Adeline display home is open for viewing 11am to 5pm Saturdays to Wednesdays at 14 Rosser Boulevard, Torquay.

More information is available at sinclairhomes.com.au or phoning Aaron Sinclair on 0403 000 696 or customer service representative Danielle on 0491 251 063. ● GEELONG COASTnew homes&land

New Communities | Villawood Properties

Villawood putting community first GEELONG’S new-home buyers have become more discerning and sharper about what they buy, says industry leader Villawood Properties.

A tighter market, stricter lending, titling delays and a quality product have all become front of mind with buyers keener than ever to ensure they get better bang for the buck.

Villawood Properties, presently selling a market-leading 40 per cent of land at the burgeoning Armstrong growth corridor between Geelong and Torquay, is offering the best on all fronts.

It is also offering premium lots at the prestigious Wandana community above Highton as well as the best of town and country in its new Coridale community in Lara’s booming western precinct. “Enquiry is very strong across all Villawood Geelong projects, with campers being at most of Armstrong’s releases,� a spokesperson for Villawood said. “Demand for Wandana is high due to its exclusive location and our new Coridale project, without any formal marketing campaign launch, is seeing very strong numbers due to interest in Lara’s new precinct structure plan.�

Villawood’s offers are in stark contrast to those of other developers across the Geelong region.

Others are facing title delays up to 27 months where Villawood’s staged releases have kept titling to around 12 months.

Others are adding to land prices by offering builders kickbacks to recommend their developments. Villawood offers no such kickbacks, instead providing dedicated lots to its builder partners.

Villawood sets aside lots for care workers in the community, with a $10,000 price cut

First-class facilities such as residents' clubs set Villawood estates apart from other developments. as well, helping ensure they have access to the market.

Villawood discourages investment speculators, to guard against price hikes and to help safeguard the integrity of its familyoriented communities.

Importantly, Villawood offers the best quality communities - with industry awards to prove it. Its Amstrong Mount Duneed holds the current Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Best Masterplanned Community title.

When it comes to building quality, forever-home communities, Villawood is simply the best.

Its parks and trails, its playgrounds and residents clubs, its environmental, heritage and its sustainability initiatives all dovetail into creating communities where families can live and grow in healthy, active surroundings.

For Villawood, it’s all about community, care, quality and affordability. �

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Local Builders | Simonds Homes

Simonds Homes is designing new houses with a focus on wellbeing.

Simonds leading healthier living SIMONDS Homes is taking up the next great challenge in building - designing homes that actively fuse health, nature and science to promote home wellness.

The Simonds Homes design philosophy has always been anchored in a simple yet profoundly important belief: that it is both the form and the function of homes that creates a foundation for good health.

Every home built by Simonds Homes in Victoria now includes the first tier of the Delos-designed DARWIN Home Wellness Intelligence platform designed to bring the best of the natural world into your home and daily living.

With increased urbanisation across Australia, many people now spend up to 90 per cent of their time indoors.

The DARWIN platform is designed to address negative impacts of unseen ‘health concerns’ commonly occurring within the home, such as poor air and water quality and lighting that disrupts natural sleep patterns.

Potential home buyers are invited to walk through the favourite Simonds home designs, and speak with sales consultants about home wellness while experiencing the DARWIN Home Wellness Intelligence benefits first-hand.

DARWIN’s holistic and responsive intelligence passively promotes wellness in the home and mitigates the environmental factors that can impact our health, happiness and wellbeing.

Blackout blinds eliminate outdoor light pollution and create an environment that supports deep, restful sleep.

Then a calibrated dawn simulation lighting system allows you to wake naturally to balance your circadian cycles with sequences that mimic natural sunlight.

Bright energising bathroom mirrors and bright white interior lighting in the daytime helps to combat fatigue and regain focus with an energising environment to stimulate your mind and body and empower you to take on the day.

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Energising lighting and water filtration systems feature in Simonds Homes.

The DARWIN DARWIN Home Wellness Intelligence platform.

The DARWIN tablet monitors poor air, water quality and lighting in your home.

relaxing evening.

Simonds Homes’ Wellness Intelligence system allows your home to work for you by helping to prepare your body to sleep, wake, work, relax or play.

Your home continuously monitors air quality and indoor environmental conditions while smart ventilation and responsive purification automatically remove air pollutants from your home when and where it matters most.

Meanwhile, in-built water filtration reduces impurities so residents stay hydrated with clean, great tasting water.

Delos CEO and Founder Paul Scialla says years of experience and extensive research

in a ‘well’ home should be a right, not a luxury.

“We saw an immediate opportunity to support Delos in developing the DARWIN platform and then adopt it because of our customers’ increasing interest in, and demand for, healthier, more sustainable homes.

“Our partnership will make DARWIN accessible to millions of everyday Australians. That brings with it incredible potential to not only improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and families, but whole communities too.” ●

show indoor environments can have a profound impact - either negative or positive - on people’s wellness.

“The DARWIN platform was developed in conjunction with experts in the building sciences, health sciences and behavioural sciences, as well as architects and with advice from the Simonds Homes team.”

Simonds Homes CEO Kelvin Ryan says the Delos partnership would put Australia at the forefront of the global wellness movement - currently, a $3.4 trillion industry.

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Local Communities | Ashbury Estate An expertly designed community awaits to welcome new residents at Ashbury estate.

Room to live at Ashbury estate ANYONE seeking a sea or tree change or simply even in search of a just little more room to breathe will find plenty of appear at Ashbury estate.

Located at Armstrong Creek, just a short drive from bustling Geelong and en route to some of Australia’s best beaches, Ashbury offers families and first-home buyers the perfect balance between surf, city and country - and an unparalleled opportunity to swap the hustle and bustle for their own little piece of heaven.

Active families are sure to love Ashbury with its 18km of shared walking and cycling paths and plenty of nearby golf courses, not to mention a future sporting precinct that will include extensive cricket, football and netball facilities.

Add in over 30 acres of planned future playgrounds and parks, which are set to be one of the new community’s standout features, and it’s clear that Ashbury offers an idyllic outdoor lifestyle the whole family can enjoy.

A new state primary school proposed within the estate means that Ashbury’s children will be able to walk to school together.

Plus, a planned community centre featuring a childcare centre, kindergarten and maternal and child health services will provide Ashbury residents with convenient access to all the amenities that growing families need.

Adding to Ashbury’s attractiveness is its proximity to the Bellarine Peninsula’s sensational boutique, family-owned wineries, cafes and restaurants, with weekends sure to be spent discovering delicious wines from the cellar door or tasting local and seasonal produce direct from farm to plate.

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best beaches at Torquay, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove right on the doorstep, an early morning ocean dip, surfing a few waves or taking a relaxing seaside stroll after work are just a short 10-minute drive away.

Nor does embracing a semi-rural lifestyle mean forgoing a little retail therapy. A huge range of options nearby from boutiques to major retail centres, including an extensive retail and planned dining offering at Armstrong Creek right next door, ensure that Ashbury residents are well and truly spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping.

With excellent transport links by both road and rail to Melbourne, not to mention easy access to Geelong, the estate also offers all the convenience of city living, delivered in a picturesque semi-rural setting, where achieving work-life balance promises to be a reality not just a possibility.

With family living and lifestyle very much at the forefront of the 43-hectare community’s planning and design, Ashbury is guaranteed to meet the needs of all buyers ,whether they’re an owner-occupier looking for a dream home or an investor seeking for a property with loads of appeal and good returns., Following on from the overwhelmingly successful release of stages 13A and 13B over the past couple of months, land in the latest stage, 14, offers an enviable range of house and land packages, with lot sizes from 304 to 512sqm and all ideally located in the estate’s northern precinct.

With lots in the soon-to-be-released stage expected to sell fast, buyers looking for the chance to secure a home in one of the area’s most-sought-after residential developments should waste no time visiting Ashbury and seeing for themselves everything the estate has to offer.

And with Ashbury currently offering five

Ashbury residents enjoy proximity to some of Victoria's best coastal destinations.

per cent deposits, right now is the perfect time to buy.

To learn more about the Ashbury community, visit the Ashbury Land Sales Centre at 460 Boundary Road, Armstrong

Creek. The centre is open 11am to 5pm daily off Surf Coast Highway.

More information is available at ashburyestate.com.au or by phoning Jayden McHenry or Sharee Hase on 1300 303 460.

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Local CEO joining Master REBECCA Casson will take over as Master Builders’ chief executive officer after six years leading Committee for Geelong.

Ms Casson takes over the role early next year from Radley de Silva, who was CEO for five years and was with Master Builders a total of 17 years.

Master Builders president Melanie Fasham in October announced the appointment of Ms Casson.

“Construction is critical to the state’s economy, being the largest full time employer in Victoria, supporting more than 280,000 jobs,” Ms Fasham said.

“This appointment will result in Master Builders continuing to expand our leadership role representing the interests

of the industry and the people who work in it, as well as further contributing to the industry through our extensive training program.“ Ms Casson has more than 20 years’ experience working for government, industry and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, the UK and USA. “Her extensive history of advocacy and outstanding organisational skills make her an exceptional appointment,” Ms Fasham said.

Committee for Geelong chair Dan Simmonds congratulated Ms Casson on her new role and thanked her for increasing the influence of the committee during her six years as CEO.

“The Committee has achieved terrific outcomes during Rebecca’s tenure and we are very proud to have had such a truly credentialed individual driving the organisation during this critical period in Geelong’s development,” Mr Simmonds said.

“I think that is a great reflection of the way Rebecca is regarded by influential figures in business and the broader community.”

Ms Casson “worked tirelessly” to “drive a visionary future for Geelong” through advocacy campaigns and the Winning from Second initiative, Mr Simmonds said. ●

Outgoing Committee for Geelong CEO Rebecca Casson with committee chair Dan Simmonds.

The recipients of $12,000 in grants from the inaugural Ashbury Community Fund.

Soaring local values show region leading the state FIFTEEN community groups in southern Geelong and Torquay received grants totalling $12,000 at the inaugural Ashbury Community Fund presentation on 14 November.

Representatives of Geelong’s business community and council attended the awards at Dennis Family Corporation’s Ashbury Estate.

Dennis Family Group managing director Grant Dennis and Geelong councillor Ron Nelson made the presentations to the notfor-profit groups that successfully applied for funding.

Since establishing its Community Fund initiative in 2002, Dennis Family Corporation has distributed more than $600,000 in grants across various residential estates in Victoria and southeast Queensland.

“The establishment of the Ashbury Community Fund has enabled us to extend the reach of our support into the Armstrong Creek neighbourhood where our Ashbury development is located,” Mr Dennis said.

Eligibility for funding extended to not-for-profit groups in Armstrong Creek, Grovedale, Mt Duneed and Torquay.

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Mt Dundeed Pony Club's Kristen Fisher and Aria McLeod receive a community grant from Grant Dennis, pictured with Geelong councillor Ron Nelson.

Library, Torquay Surf Life Saving Club’s nipper program, Mt Duneed Pony Club, Neighborhood Watch Armstrong Creek, Connewarre Fire Brigade and other groups.

Mr Dennis said Ashbury would become home to approximately 4000 people over

the next decade and that his family had always felt it important to support the areas where its business operates.

“The annual Community Fund concept was introduced within our family business as a practical way of giving back to the

communities we create,” he explained.

“Over the years, we’ve provided funding to many different organisations to help make their projects possible.

“It is very satisfying for us to now be able to support so many worthy organisations in the local neighbourhood around Ashbury.”

After a very positive response to its launch this year, the Ashbury Community Fund would become an annual initiative, Mr Dennis said.

“We encourage anyone who missed out on funding this year to make sure they lodge an application in 2019.”

Grovedale Toy Library’s Caroline Salmon was thrilled to accept $1000 in support of its active families program.

“As the Grovedale Toy Library is run completely by member volunteers and funded solely by memberships and fundraising, one of the biggest challenges we have is ensuring we have enough toys to meet the growing demand of the local community,” she said.

“This money means we can now replace many of our older and most popular toys with new ones, and we can’t thank the Dennis Family Corporation enough for helping us make this a reality.”

More details on this year’s presentations and information on the 2019 Ashbury Community Fund can be located on the Ashbury website at ashburyestate.com.au.

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Creature Comforts | MIST Heating and Cooling

Upgrade your cooling to ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, wall hung split systems or evaporative cooling.

Family business offers cool fix AS we fast approach summer it’s time to consider upgrading your cooling to ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, wall hung split systems or evaporative cooling.

Whether you are renovating, or you are building your dream home or simply improving climate control for your family home, the team at MIST Heating and Cooling provides professional support and service.

MIST Heating and Cooling is Geelong’s premier domestic air-conditioning installation company owned by a local family.

The showroom located at 74 Mercer St is managed by Peter Marshall. The team at MIST Heating and Cooling has 50 years combined experience in the mechanical air conditioning locally and interstate.

“MIST Heating and Cooling is a Geelong firm with 15 employees,” Peter says.

“These include those based at the Geelong showroom and our warehouse where we manufacture our own components, and our local installers and installers based in Melbourne with parent company Statewide Ventilation.

“Our service and vast industry connections will ensure that MIST Heating and Cooling is competitive in price and range,” Peter says.

“And we specialise in ducted split systems with or without zoning, add-on cooling in conjunction with a gas ducted heater, wall hung split systems, evaporative cooling systems and gas ducted systems.

MIST Heating and Cooling are also the only Geelong distributor for ECO Duct a locally-made ventilation duct system for high rise apartments.

“At MIST we can provide ducted, split or reverse cycle air conditioning for any house.

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Ducted split systems offer the benefits or both heating and cooling your entire home, and give greater energy savings with inverter technology ensuring uninterrupted comfort and reduced running costs. Zoning your home allows better control over

individual comfort needs, flexibility to cool and heat only parts of the house.

“We do our own installations and with a seven-year guarantee on all workmanship, customers can rest assured they will never be left out in the cold,” Peter says.

“We will work with you to ensure you have the best system to suit your home,

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Building Success | Ninedots

Ninedots directors Steven and Rebecca Hall connect the dots for homebuyers.

Expert support for a seamless build WITH build opportunities expanding rapidly across regional Victoria, more and more homebuyers are now uncovering the complexities surrounding new home construction.

As building a new home becomes increasingly expensive and at times more complex, more people want to be in control of their build process and are less tolerant of poor outcomes and finishes.

Savvy Geelong homebuyers and investors are increasingly seeking the support of Ninedots Build Advocates to ensure a stress free build.

So, what is a build advocate? And how can they assist you when building a new home or investment property?

A build advocate, or a buyer's advocate for new home builds, is an industry professional who negotiates, handles and manages the build process on a client's behalf.

Ninedots is Geelong's leading team of build advocates who provide their clients with the inside track on all aspects of new home construction including contract clauses, builder selection, hidden catches and known pitfalls so their clients can expertly navigate the new build process with ease.

Ninedots was established in 2013 to provide genuine, unbiased support to buyers looking to build a new home or investment property.

Ninedots directors, husband and wife Rebecca and Steven Hall, assist buyers to navigate the complex construction process from concept to completion, allowing for a seamless build experience with an optimal build outcome.

They help clients to select the right block of land, the best fit builder and the right terms in which to enter into, to ensure the right final product.

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Ninedots works in partnership with a variety of local builders on behalf of home buyers and investors. work hand in hand with clients to save them countless hours, effort and stress.

Ninedots thoroughly understand the construction process providing the specialist know how required for a successful build.

"We understand all elements of new home construction and won't just work from your wishlist, but will guide you and work out how to optimise your selections based on our experience, " Rebecca says.

"This valuable insight saves clients time, money and stress in the long run - lessening their chances of making ill-informed building decisions."

Ninedots have no direct relationship to any one builder ensuring they remain client focussed. Having said that, many builders enjoy working with Ninedots because they streamline the build process in a collaborative relationship to achieve the

best possible outcome for clients.

Metricon's Regional Manager Simon Taylor says "Ninedots have been great to work with, as they simplify the build process for clients making it an enjoyable build experience".

"We know clients that Ninedots introduce are perfectly suited to our product so the process really is seamless."

"Clients say it helps to have someone with the confidence, emotional detachments and knowledge representing them throughout the build."

"We say, if you can delegate the stress of new home construction to an expert who works for your best interests, why not?"

The best news is Ninedots is uniquely structured to ensure quality assurance and construction support is accessible to all new build customers even those building for the first time or those

building on a tight budget.

"Although a lot of our clients are professionals who engage our services to save time and stress, we wanted to create a model that was affordable for first home buyers and those building on a tight budget, as often they're the ones who need us the most" Rebecca says.

"Unbiased, totally impartial and always on your side, Ninedots is a scalable service available on a pick up, put down basis providing support from as little as $220."

"We believe there's immense value in bridging the knowledge gap between builders and buyers and so at Ninedots, that's what we do."

Whether based on a volume build design, partial customisation or fully customised, single or multiple townhouse/ unit developments, Ninedots takes the stress and unknown out of the build process saving clients time and money while delivering an optimal build outcome.

"Fortnightly site visits ensure builders deliver on all outcomes and we keep clients informed every step of the way in an easy to understand manner," Steven says.

"For investors, Ninedots also provides support across the areas of insurance, depreciation and property management.

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Wonder Windows | Brax Blinds

Apps are revolutionising motorised awnings and blinds in modern living spaces like this one.

How far can technology take us?

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IF you watched the most recent series of The Block, you would know that all sorts of smart home automation featured across each of the apartments, but probably the biggest leap in technology we've seen was the introduction of voice control.

The convenience of automation, particularly for items such as motorised blind or awnings, just got even simpler. Now you can control your window coverings with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices.

Imagine that: asking someone to turn off the lights or open and close your blinds for you and it actually happens. No more nagging your partner or the kids!

How does it work?

Current voice activation systems available in Australia operate through IFTTF (if this, then that) technology. IFTTT is a free web-based platform that launched in 2011 with the aim of "putting the internet to work for you". Basically, it gets all of your apps and devices talking to each other and uses 'applets' to trigger actions; hence "if this, then that."

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morning" or "ok Google good night" to trigger actions for your motorised window coverings or turn your lights on and off.

Can it be retro-fitted to existing homes?

The good news here is yes it can. If you already have internal or external blinds that are automated with Somfy and operate via remote control, we can quite easily get you set-up.

The Connexoon Window RTS app is the simplest way to control your motorised window coverings. Enjoy the experience of controlling your Somfy-powered motorised solutions from your smartphone and maximise the many benefits they provide such as natural light, privacy and convenience.

You are now in control of all your Somfy RTS motorised products such as blinds, curtains, awnings and external screens.

Then you simply link up with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home and set up your commands.

What if I don't have automated blinds?

There's probably never been a better time to invest in motorised awnings or blinds for your home or business.

Motorised blinds add a level of ease and convenience but there are also other benefits that come with having automatic blinds beyond just the comfort.

Awnings and blinds can be an essential

addition to your home or business for energy savings as well as improved security. Your windows release a lot of the temperature from within the home - heat in the winter and coolness in the summer.

Studies show that windows lose as much as 75 percent of energy compared to a wall space of similar size and shape. Internal blinds and external window coverings help reduce solar heating during the summer and heat loss during the summer.

In addition, interior blinds that move via automation make your home less of a target.

Burglars look for unoccupied, easy targets.

Even when you're not at home, your blinds can move up and down on a set schedule to similar activity within the home.

Motorised blinds may sound complicated, but that's really not the case.

As most are controlled via remote control, all that is required is a power supply. This can be as simple as a power-point nearby or if you prefer to have the wiring concealed, we can advise you on the best way to do so.

If you can't get power to the window, there is also a range of wire-free or battery operated options that are also compatible with voice control.

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Fabulous Flooring | Carpet Court Carpet Court is the choice of home-owners for all sorts of flooring, including quality carpets and timber laminates.

Hybrid innovation for Carpet Court FOR 41 years Northside Carpet Court & Hoppers Crossing Carpet Court has been a leader in the local flooring industry.

Northside’s team prides itself on delivering the very best in flooring, rugs, blinds and carpets.

And while good old-fashioned customer service remains a cornerstone of the business, Northside Carpet Court has also moved with the times.

“The product during the last 12 months that’s really blitzing them is called ‘hybrid’,” says Northside’s Ron May. “It’s a wood-plastic composite. It’s completely waterproof, very tough and hard wearing.

“It’s quiet to walk on, warm to walk on and is perfect for families with kids and pets.”

Ron’s excitement at the new technology is evident.

“You drop a can of baked beans on a timber floor and you will dent it,” he says.

“Drop a can of baked beans on a ceramic tile floor and you’ll chip or damage it.

“But drop it on this, and it won’t even scratch the surface. It’s so high-impact resilient. They’re tough, they look better and they’re easier to maintain.”

With showrooms at North Geelong and Hoppers Crossing, Northside Carpet Court also offers amazing installation services.

“We pick good-quality tradies who deliver good-quality work,” Ron says.

Carpet technology has also come a long way.

A new style of carpet is practically unstainable. It’s called Solution Dyed Nylon or affectionately known as SDN. “You can drop undiluted household bleach on this and it won’t even change colour,” Ron says.

Of course, customer service is still high on the agenda at Northside Carpet Court.

“We’ve been going for 41 years and are family operated and owned,” Ron says.

“We take a lot of pride in delivering the best customer service around.

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Carpet Court is the choice of home-owners for all sorts of flooring, including quality carpets and timber laminates.

“We have such good feedback from our clients with positive word-of-mouth.

“Our salespeople are knowledgeable and we really know what we’re doing and they offer honest advice and we have a terrific showroom.

“We pride ourselves on being a flooring specialist.”

Northside Carpet Court also offers window furnishings, plantation shutters, blinds and rugs.

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Creature Comforts | National Heating & Cooling

Local experts in heating and cooling WITH dozens of leading brands and more than 85 years’ experience, National Heating & Cooling’s local team has the expertise to keep Geelong residents cool this summer.

“We’ll find the best product that fulfills your needs and will provide professional installation services as well,” says Jeanette Morrissy, the company’s Geelong administration and accounts manager.

“We pride ourselves on providing customers with great advice, excellent customer service and the right products at the best possible price.”

Since 2011 National Heating & Cooling’s Newtown store has provided the latest in cooling technology to give Geelong residents much-needed relief from the summer heat.

The team can find the right solution for every household, whether its evaporative cooling, ducted reverse-cycle or reversecycle split systems, or add-on airconditioning.

“We offer a satisfaction guarantee on all products, installations and other services we provide,” Jeanette says.

“All our split systems come with a full five-year manufacturer’s warranty which covers domestic and commercial applications.”

National Heating & Cooling is a local specialist dealing in the e-zone system, which divides the home into zones to keep the whole family happy.

The innovative system is compatible with all major brands.

“With every room zoned independently, everyone can have their room at the temperature that suits them,” Jeanette says.

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National Heating & Cooling's Josh Walsh and Jeanette Morrissy can find the right solution for any home.

(Louisa Jones) qualified plumbers, tradesman and installers to ensure the highest quality personal service, according to installation manager Josh Walsh.

“Our mission is to ensure that the entire process is easy, professional and free of complications from start to finish,” Josh says.

“Our team of qualified and licensed installers will endeavour to arrive at your premises at an organised time and ensure we will leave your home in the state we found it.

“You will find all our service to be reliable, professional and friendly.”

The installation team is flexible and all works come with a 10-year labour warranty.

National Heating & Cooling’s reversecycle systems are also perfect for keeping the home warm in winter, while the company also specialises in several other heating options.

The company has gas ducted systems, gas log fires, space heating, panel heaters and wood heaters.

“No one builds a better fire,” Josh says.

Customers can find out more and try the various cooling and heating systems at National’s Geelong showroom, which is one of three around Victoria.

“With three of the most advanced showrooms in regional Victoria our clients are able to see, try out and purchase their heating and cooling products with absolute confidence,” Josh says.

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Established in 2011, we pride ourselves on providing customers with great advice, customer service and the right products at the best possible price. Our team of professionals has over eighty five years of combined knowledge in the industry.

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Highton couple Arja and Ari Suomalainen offer unique building supplies and excellent support at Buildpro.

Buildpro ‘power’ supplies locals AFTER 30 years as a sales manager in the brick industry, former architectural draftsman Ari Suomalainen and wife Arja jumped at the chance to open Geelong’s first Buildpro franchise.

“They’re probably the most professional building and landscape supplier that I’ve ever seen and worked with,” the store’s sales and distribution manager says.

“They’ve got great buying power and an excellent supplier network.”

The company approached Ari and Arja last year to open the one-stop-shop for landscaping and building supplies at Grovedale.

The Highton locals opened the store in June and still have a couple of displays to add to the store’s already immense range.

He and Arja, who has worked in the local building industry for 23 years, have already established a good customer base among Geelong builders.

The store’s range has been one of the reasons for the couple’s success to date.

“We have got a lot of exclusive products that only Buildpro sell - ranging from wall cladding to unique paving,” Ari says.

The couple, co-owner David Hazle and customer service officer Kate Douglas have more than 90 years’ experience combined selling building products.

“We specialise in the supply of a wide range of bricks, blocks, pavers and cladding material, with more products being offered regularly,” Ari says.

“Our stunning collection of wall cladding products will allow you to create contemporary or classic designs with the distinctive look.”

Buildpro also offers clay bricks, composite decking, natural stone cladding, landscaping products, like artificial grass and retaining walls, and other accessories, at its purpose built showroom.

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A small sample of Buildpro's wide variety of pavers.

“We’re basically a one-shot shop for landscaping and building,” Ari says.

Buildpro has the answer for any outdoor needs, from natural stone to pavers in a vast array of designs.

“A wide variety of colours and styles are available to create a timeless and natural look that will enhance any property,” Ari says.

As a former architectural draftsman, Ari knows what builders want from a design perspective.

“They look for service,” he says.

“Price is very important, but service and after sales support are extremely important.”

Buildpro’s 18 stores around Victoria and NSW and the company’s supply chain gives builders extra piece of mind, Ari says.

The store is also perfect for builders looking to send in their clients to help them choose colour concepts and get advice, he says.

After 30 years as a brick supplier, Ari is expert in wall-related products.

“As part of our standing as a leader in exterior building supplies, here at Buildpro we also pride ourselves in being a premium brick supplier,” he says.

“We’re proud to stock only the best quality products that are made by leading

manufacturers such as Selkirk, Krause and Advance Bricks & Pavers.”

Ari’s father and brothers have also worked in the building industry.

“Building runs in our blood,” he says.

Ari and Arja look forward to holding a big open day once the store’s final display is finished.

“We’ll invite all the landscapers, builders, mums and dads,” he says.

The Highton grandparents recently celebrated their granddaughter’s christening and are long-time Geelong residents.

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Giving Back | Bank of Melbourne

Design concepts of the new therapy hardcourt area at Kids Plus Foundation's new centre for Therapy, Research and Training at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus.

Grassroots charity starts at home IMPROVING community life and supporting local organisations through charitable donations is a key focus for the Bank of Melbourne.

Since 2013, the Bank of Melbourne Foundation has donated almost $3 million in grants to more than 100 small charitable organisations who receive little or no government funding.

Every dollar raised by the Foundation goes directly to Victorians who need a helping hand and offers these life-changing services: • Scholarships for disadvantaged kids through Western Chances and Ardoch Youth Foundation.

• Helping homeless young people get on their feet through HoMie. • Making sure a new mum can give her baby a safe pram and toys even if she can't afford to buy them - St Kilda Mums.

• Helping disadvantaged women find work and keep it, through Fitted for Work.

• Providing nutritious meals to people who have fallen on tough times through Fareshare.

Research conducted by Bank of Melbourne in its Victorian Communities report 2018 found that 95 per cent of Victorians believe there's a way to improve the way of life for those in their community.

Half of those surveyed volunteered their time to support charities or causes, most commonly education and schools (13 per cent).

Proving that Victorians are proud and parochial, the research also found that in the last 12 months, 93 per cent of Victorians surveyed feel proud when their community comes together for a cause.

The Bank of Melbourne's team actively engages with their local communities to support the events, festivals and causes that are important to locals.

This includes regional executive Brendan Grenfell and local branch managers Elaine Sweeney and her team in Geelong, as well as Steve Vangelovski and his team in Waurn Ponds.

Key local projects recently backed by Bank of Melbourne Foundation funding include Barwon Health's Kids Appeal and the Kids Plus Foundation.

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Bank of Melbourne's Tony Palmer, Elaine Sweeney and Brendan Grenfell (right) celebrate the Barwon Health Kids Appeal funding of $7500 with Barwon Health's Zoe Waters. the Kids Appeal, a $3 million campaign to build the first and only Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

Barwon Health Foundation's acting executive director Zoe Waters says that 'in addition to the Bank of Melbourne's generous donation to our Kids Appeal, the team also committed to purchasing a mattress warmer for the Maternity Services Department.

"This vital piece of equipment keeps newborns body temperature stable. They are commonly used for babies born to diabetic mothers to allow them to head home sooner," she says.

"The Bank of Melbourne donation tally to date is an incredible $7500. These funds go directly toward supporting patient comfort and care within our region and we are beyond thankful."

Bank of Melbourne has also donated $22,000 to the Kids Plus Foundation to help install a therapy hard court area at its

planned centre in Geelong.

Based in Geelong, the Kids Plus Foundation was founded in 2003 by parents of children with special needs, therapists and concerned community members.

Kids Plus Foundation specialises in interventions across the life-span for babies, children and young people with cerebral palsy and similar neurological disorders.

Through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, music therapy and social work programs and supports, Kids Plus provides family-focused services including assessment, therapy and family support for early treatment and specific intervention strategies to improve abilities across a range of developmental areas.

Chief Executive Shaun Cannon says Kids Plus Foundation's new centre for Therapy, Research and Training in Geelong will be located at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus.

"Construction is starting late 2018 and the centre is due to open to clients in

January 2020.This is an important project funded by the community and the Bank of Melbourne is one our valued donors.

"All are great contributors to what is going to be an important asset."

In addition to the Bank of Melbourne's contribution, the $3m centre has been funded by philanthropic grants, local community fundraising efforts and $1.47m from the Federal Government's Building Better Regions Fund. A key philanthropic grant of $750,000 was received from the Anthony Costa Foundation.

Land for the centre has been provided on a no-cost basis by Deakin University under a 20-year lease arrangement with Kids Plus Foundation.

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Electrical Specialists | Geelong Appliance Spares

Top service, 30 years and counting SPECIALTY electrical and whitegoods parts supplier Geelong Appliance Spares is celebrating 30 years in business this spring.

The family firm, owned and operated by David and Jannine Dolley is now handily located in North Geelong with loads of onsite parking, so customers can literally pull up to the roller door.

It's been an incredible journey for the Dolley clan, expanding from selling only elements and light globes at Geelong Lamp & Element Shoppe in the Centrepoint Arcade from mid-1988.

After many years at their Mercer Street premises, they relocated to North Geelong a little over one year ago.

Jannine said several family members including David's late father Ben have been intrinsic to the business' success, customer service focus and building a fine industry reputation over the years.

"David realised that there was a need in the market place for appliance spare parts," she said.

"And in 1990 we became authorised spare parts distributors for Electrolux whitegoods covering well known household brands like Kelvinator, Simpson, Westinghouse, Chef and Hoover."

Demand for Geelong Appliance Spares' expertise is mainly led by the service industry and retail customers, with website orders now taking a small but increasing slice of the market.

With David's electrical wholesaling background and Jannine's experience in banking and distribution they form a great team along with three staff members in accounts, stores and customer service.

"David has a phenomenal memory for spare parts and part numbers," Jannine said. "And if people bring in a sample he

Jannine and David Dolley are celebrating 30 years in business this year. will generally recognise the part and track it down for them.

"We've about 5000 parts in stock and if we haven't got it here, David tries hard to source things for people from all over."

Geelong Appliance Spares supplies parts to the Geelong, Surfcoast and Bellarine area.

They also distribute parts for Electrolux throughout Western Victoria as far as Portland.

"We've been running the website platform for a couple of years now and can send parts anywhere in Australia - with a lot of orders to Queensland, Tasmania and

Western Australia," Jannine said.

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Giving Back | KYO

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KYO’s Hope for India’s homeless JUSTIN FLYNN KYO has been buying and importing goods from India for more than 13 years and after many trips back and forth, Paul Taylor and John Sutton decided it was time to give something back.

They began Future Hope, an initiative to help feed some of Delhi’s homeless.

“They do more to look after their homeless than what we do,” Paul Taylor explains.

“They do what they can, but there just isn’t enough to go around.”

Future Hope supplies a weekly meal for around 250 to 300 homeless people in the Indian capital, which has a population of around 26 million.

“I’ve been out a few times on the meal run and it’s pretty inspiring - they’re desperate for fresh water and food,” Paul says.

“It was very daunting the first time. I went out on the very first run and they are so desperate they were clamouring over the vehicle. It was impossible to get them to queue up so we had to keep the van moving from spot to spot.

“But now they know of us and they know we are coming every week and it’s a lot more orderly.

“People were asking for multiple meals and we thought it might have been because they were greedy, but it was to give to people who couldn’t come to the van.”

Future Hope prepares 300 meals consisting of rice and vegetables and fresh drinking water each Wednesday and delivers every one of them the following day. In winter, they will also deliver beanies, scarves and blankets.

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The brightly coloured Future Hope van.

KYO itself. Every cent of KYO’s delivery fees go straight to the charity as well.

“We know we’re not even scratching the surface,” Paul says.

“There are thousands and thousands of people who are homeless over there, but it feels good to give something back.

“They are inspiring people. They don’t seem to complain. I get inspired by them.

They seem to find something good in every day whether it’s playing a game of cricket or getting that meal, they are just grateful for

the good things so it grounds me and makes me appreciate what we’ve got here.

“It teaches you to be grateful for everything whether it’s fresh water, a roof over your heads or food in your stomach.

Three essential things we take for granted.”

KYO also employs half a dozen divorced or widowed women, who are often outcasts in Indian society.

“We may as well get people who haven’t got jobs to do this so they make a range of necklaces and bracelets and we sell those in the shop and all the money goes back to the

charity.

“It gives five or six women a couple of day’s work each week which really makes a difference to their lives.”

KYO (pronounced key-o) started more than 20 years ago and has grown from one small shed to three huge warehouses selling furniture and homewares from all around the world. It’s almost a tourist destination in itself such is its popularity.

You can find KYO at 26 Smithton Grove.

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Modest suburbs ‘growth leaders’ GIL KING Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive officer

THE Geelong suburbs of Norlane, Corio, Drysdale and Newcomb have featured in eegional Victoria’s top 10 for the largest growth in median house prices over the past year.

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s latest data shows that while the median house price has increased 9.1 per cent in regional Victoria, some Geelong suburbs are reporting increases of up to 26.8 per cent in the year to 30 September.

Norlane led the pack with a 26.8 per cent increase in its median house price over the past 12 months to $355,000. The median house price in Corio soared 25.9 per cent to $365,000, Drysdale’s median house price increased 22.6 per cent to $515,000 and the median house price in Newcomb climbed 22.4 per cent to $453,500.

Barwon Heads, Torquay and Newtown are still home to regional Victoria’s most expensive real estate with the three towns topping the list for the highest median house prices. The median house price in Barwon Heads is $910,250 (up 7.6 per cent in the past 12 months), Torquay’s median house price is $817,500 (up 11.2 per cent) and Newtown’s median house price is $800,000 (up 12.8 per cent). The median house price for regional Victoria is sitting at $416,500.

It is a similar story for units and apartments: the regional Victorian median is $292,500, having increased 4.9 per cent in the 12 months to 30 September. The median price for a unit in Apollo Bay soared 26.9 per cent over the same time, the median unit price in Ocean Grove increased 19.7 per cent to $760,000 and Lorne’s unit median has gone up 19 per cent to $672,500.

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Luxury Lifestyle at Ocean Grove A new over 50's community from Lifestyle Communities, the award-winning experts in affordable resort-style living, is currently under construction.

Take the first step towards the over 50's lifestyle you've always wanted at Lifestyle Ocean Grove.

Located on the Bellarine Peninsula, Lifestyle Ocean Grove draws inspiration from the beautiful surrounding landscape.

Ideally located close to local cafes and restaurants, work has also commenced on the new Kingston Village shopping centre just 950 metres from the community.

The shopping centre will include a Woolworths, Aldi, Dan Murphy's and medical centre with completion expected in November 2019.

Civil works at Lifestyle Ocean Grove are taking shape, with the community's grand entrance set to impress with Norfolk Island pines and beautiful coastal landscaping.

Construction of more than 66 homes is already underway for Stage One. Each home is designed for lowmaintenance living and features contemporary fixtures and modern conveniences as standard, including stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, heated towel rails and reverse-cycle split-system heating and cooling.

With completion expected December 2018, the Aqua Club is designed to make the most of coastal living, featuring a kitchen fit for entertaining, sun loungers and an outdoor swimming pool.

The multi-million-dollar clubhouse is also under construction and will be an inviting place for homeowners to gather with friends or simply to find a quiet nook to enjoy time to yourself.

Once complete, the clubhouse will boast

A concept drawing showing the luxuries on offer at the under-construction Lifestyle Ocean Grove. resort-style facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, billiards room, cinema, croquet court, bowling green and a

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