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The technology is so smart it doesn't compromise the perfectly warm feeling it gives as a heater.

The Mensa Heating range is on display at Dress Your Space Shop 1, 174-178 Torquay Rd, Grovedale.

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NOT JUST ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL

Buildpro Geelong has added Krause Bricks to its range of quality building products.

Buildpro's Krause display highlights the unique colours, sizes and textures of the manufacturer’s award-winning bricks and pavers.

Their hand-made appeal can add bespoke style to any building project.

Produced at Krause’s original Stawell site since 1945, three generations of master brickmakers have honed their skills with the familyowned business to create bricks of unmatched depth of colour and textural variety.

Buildpro Geelong and its Krause display is at 19 Wilray St, Grovedale, phone 4243 9740.

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FINANCE MADE EASY

Here’s a tip for anyone refinancing or buying a first home: Bank of Melbourne offers a range of mortgages to suit specific needs, and all with competitive interest rates.

The bank’s home-loan specialists are ready to answer any questions, so prospective buyers are invited to drop into Bank of Melbourne’s Geelong or Waurn Ponds branches for a chat.

More information is also available at bankofmelbourne.com.au.

ENSO ADDS POLISH TO OPTIONS

With a focus on eco-friendly building products and sustainable design, Enso Homes is offering polished concrete flooring as an upgrade option for improved energy performance.

Not only is polished concrete hard-wearing, durable and low-maintenance, it’s extremely pet friendly and dust and mite-free.

Free consultations are available by phoning Enso Homes on 5240 9300 or visiting its office at 1 Baxter Road, North Geelong. Search #EnsoRising on social media for more insights.

Enso’s display home is open 11am to 5pm weekends in Torquay’s Quay 2 estate at 6 Rosser Blvd.

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New Communities | Armstrong Mount Duneed

Wandana offers sweeping panoramic views across Geelong and the Bellarine to the Surf Coast and the southwest.

Innovative living at Armstong IS Armstrong Mount Duneed the best place to buy and build in not just Geelong or the Surf Coast but Australia?

Anyone weighing up the features of this master-planned, award-winning community might be surprised just how compelling is Villawood Properties’ Armstrong.

Located on the Surf Coast Highway with prime city and beach access, Armstrong boasts a welter of attributes that have continuously outpaced all of its market competitors.

A resort-style resident club with pools, gym, courts, function room, parents room, cafe a huge state-of-the-art adventure park, playgrounds and walking/cycling/ jogging tracks, a sports oval, two shopping centres, a primary school with a high to follow, a wetlands dining precinct; striking community artworks - the list goes on but the overriding theme is clear.

It's all about building a community for life.

About a sustainable community that’s based on a safe lifestyle, healthy fun activities and lasting friendships with neighbours.

In addition to its remarkable design features, Villawood sets aside 20 per cent of its releases for community care workers - nurses, teachers, police, paramedics, firefighters, personal carers. It offers a $20,000 price discount as well in a bid to ensure them market access and to strengthen the community’s human resources.

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An artist's impression of the forthcoming Coridale community at Lara West, also by Villawood. illawood is developing the prestigious ‘Life at its Peak’ Wandana community above Highton, with its sweeping panoramic views across Geelong and the Bellarine to the Surf Coast and the southwest.

Villawood also has a 1150-lot new community, Coridale, getting under way at Lara West. This will feature a multi-milliondollar, resort-style residents’ club, stunning landscaping, parks, tracks, plantings and Villawood’s trademark community events.

With 20 leading industry awards for

its cutting-edge communities, Villawood is powerfully community-driven and environmentally-focussed in its projects.

Its trophy case includes state, national and international gongs for design, masterplanning, environment, sustainability, community engagement and life-time industry contributions.

Villawood has built more than 50 new communities in the past 30 years across regional Victoria, Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland.

Executive director Rory Costelloe, who lives in Geelong, says building sustainable communities in creative and innovative ways is a key focus of Villawood’s endeavours.

“Housing is not just about shelter. It is about living, and living happily, fully and productively,” Rory says.

“When new residents can meet up readily and regularly in their local parks, at cafes, at kids’ sports events or on walking tracks or any of the many facilities that good developers provide, then friendships and communities can be built nurtured.

“The good thing about Geelong right now is that this is so achievable - and you don’t have to live in the old established suburbs to be part of it. Often, you can do it for much less than half the price.”

The property market is reviving itself right now, post-election, with carer concessions, interest rate cuts, first homebuyer grants, the Federal Government’s deposit guarantee and the easing of lending restrictions.

As Rory says: “It has certainly added to the confidence of buyers coming back into the market.”

One more thing. For every residential block it sells, Villawood donates a block of land to the national forest system. So far, it’s up to 250 hectares, or 5500 lots.

It also gives away two tonnes of honey to its customers every year from apiarists utilising the land.

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Local Builders | Enso Homes

There are no nasty surprises for Enso Homes' customers.

Confidence standard with Enso ENSO Homes’ standard inclusions means no nasty surprises for clients.

Unlike a lot of volume builders that will price up as extras, Enso includes many items as standard.

“Our goal is to eliminate hidden costs and be completely transparent with our pricing and inclusions,” says sales manager Joanne Fourna.

“I advise my customers to compare overall contract values, or the end price, rather than the base price.

“Feedback that I frequently receive from customers is that once they start upgrading with other builders we actually work out to be better value for money as many of the items they are upgrading are standard with Enso.”

When a customer reaches out to Enso enquiring about the base price of one of its homes, Joanne will mention the base but will also mention average contract value based on previous builds.

“This sets a more realistic expectation for when we start building our initial quote,” Joanne says.

“We have also styled our colour studio packages to make sure that we are catering for all price points/budgets without compromising on the main shell of the home.

Colour inclusions are such a personal thing that customers should have the control and flexibility to build their total contract cost based on their exact needs and preferences but not compromising on the quality of the building shell.”

Joanne explains that the ‘shell’ of a home is the slab/roof/walls/windows/doors/paint finish/ceiling height/insulation.

“It’s how a home is built on our stock standard inclusions with absolutely no upgrades,” she says.

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High levels of insulation enhancing energy rating of homes and influencing ongoing heating and cooling costs of the home over the lifetime of living in your Enso home.

Commercial grade windows and doors with flyscreens/flydoors and locks.

Higher ceilings Three-coat paint system Quality laminate flooring installed under the skirting achieving an architectural streamlined finish.

“I feel that with our unique sales process, we have the time to work with our customers’ budgets advising on how best to achieve the desired outcome at an affordable price,” Joanne says.

“We provide fixed sales quotes to all of our customers with pricing held for 12 months from deposit date, offering our customers a level of certainty and peace of mind going into their colour and electrical appointments to select their personalised upgrades.”

To ensure that Enso Homes are built to the highest possible standard, they limit their site starts per year to focus on the task at hand and not growing the company too quickly.

“Again, this echoes our mission statement of focusing on our customers not our competitors,” Joanne says.

“Even with our limited site starts, we have two skilled construction supervisors employed to oversee all jobs on site, providing them with a portfolio size that enables them to really know and understand the home they are supervising and build a lasting relationship with their customers.

“We have engaged a third party independent building inspection company to oversee all of our projects to keep, not only our trades accountable, but our supervisors - again focusing on delivering a home that customers will be proud to say they built with Enso Homes.”

The goal at Enso Homes is to eliminate hidden costs and be transparent with pricing and inclusions.

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Must Haves | Dress Your Space

Dress Your Space provides furniture, homewares and guidance to ensure your spaces are the best dressed in town.

Best dressed indoor and out GEELONG’S outdoor furniture specialists are continuing to serve the community with a new name and a local, independently owned store named Dress Your Space.

The original team from The Outdoor Furniture Specialists Geelong, made up of Michael, John, Lillie and Christine, have teamed up with former colleague Lino to create something special, and, applying everything that was learned over the past 10 years, the idea of Dress Your Space was born.

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Germany, Australian made wall prints and the latest trends in rugs, all complimented by a range of quality and on-trend homewares.

Dress your outdoor space with the highest quality of residential and commercial outdoor furniture. DYS showcases in-store and online certified teak and merbau timbers, high definition PE wicker, Italian made resin from Nardi, instant shade umbrellas, and resilient powder-coated aluminium furniture. This is all complimented by a range of custom and off the shelf outdoor cushions, furniture covers, accessories, sunloungers and outdoor art.

To dress your indoor space, DYS showcases solid certified timber indoor

furniture made of Messmate, Tasmanian Oak, Vic Ash Rough Sawn, Western Australian Marri, Reclaimed Oak, South American Ash and Wormy Chestnut. This range is complimented by a large range of indoor dining chairs and bar stools to suit any space as well as beautiful hides, cushions and throws to give that special personal touch. Dress your indoor and outdoor floors with a rug from a large range of high quality and on-trend GoodWeave certified rugs, and warm up your indoor space with the latest technology from Germany with Euro Fireplaces.

DYS is proud to announce that it is the specialist dealer for Euro Fireplaces for the greater Geelong and Bellarine district areas.

You can also warm up your outdoor space

and create an ambiance with our range of outdoor chimineas and fire pits.

Finally, dress your walls in true style with our extensive range of Australian made canvas and framed prints, featuring photographers from around the world showcasing unique architecture, dreamy seascapes, angelic skyscapes, pleasing landscapes and stunning florals.

DYS is located on Torquay Road, Grovedale, in Geelong.

Michael, Lino, John, Lillie and Christine invite you to visit the 700sqm showroom where you will be greeted with great service and product knowledge to assist with all your indoor and outdoor needs, to dress that special place in your home and create the look and ambience you desire. â—?

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Local Builders | Simonds Homes

Just one of the many designs possible through Simonds' new Xpress online design tool.

Online tool for Simonds homes SIMONDS Homes has designed a new online tool for its Xpress range to give homebuyers unprecedented control over the whole design process.

The game-changing online tool puts homebuyers in the driver’s seat, allowing them to tailor their new house online in their own time, Simonds Geelong regional sales manager Joanne Ray explains.

“We believe it’s an Australian exclusive approach to home buying that empowers you with a new easy-to-use online tool, allowing you to tailor your new Xpress by Simonds home online anywhere, any time.”

With more than 70 years experience building homes in Australia, Simonds have been at the forefront of major innovations and improvements in the industry.

“That’s because we’ve always put our customers first, and are constantly thinking about how we can better meet their needs,” Joanne says.

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“And it’s why we’ve created the exciting new Xpress range and the game-changing online tool.”

With seven thoughtfully-designed and quality-built homes to choose from, there is something in the Xpress range to suit every household.

And they all come with a lifetime structural guarantee.

“Whether you settle on a three-bedroom, four-bedroom, single or double storey, every Xpress by Simonds home offers great value and can be tailored to suit your needs,” Joanne says.

“You’re in control. Our design team have created a range of clever and functional floorplans, each of which can be tailored to suit your own unique needs.

“Once you’ve settled on the layout of your new home, you can then choose from a range of six internal and six external colour sets.

“And for those who wish to add an extra level of finish, you can choose from a selection of upgrade options designed to suit any budget.”

How it works: Choose a floor plan Select one of Simonds’ award-winning floor plans available online. The Xpress by Simonds range includes options for all types of families.

Prospective buyers can preview floor plans and facades on the Simonds Home Designs page.

Customise a design Select a beautiful facade, then customise the paint, brickwork and cladding by choosing from one of Simonds’ professional themes.

Then go inside to customise the interior and select flooring.

Lock in your price Secure a fixed-price home and options with a $500 preliminary fee. Xpress by Simonds

offers a fixed price contract and a 20-week Build Time Guarantee.

Provide land info Simonds need to work with you on your site costs to be sure you know about every cost that will be incurred.

If you have a land contract already, share the details today. If you are yet to pick a block, Simonds can help guide you through that process.

Sign the contract After completing all the steps, a Simonds agent will contact you to confirm the details, but you can complete everything in your own time with Simonds’ secure, online contracts.

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New Communities | Clarendon Park Estate

Residents will enjoy the relaxed country vibe of Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale.

Estate offers best of Bellarine RESIDENTS who build in the Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale will be able to enjoy the luxury of having the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula at their doorstep, with the convenience of the Geelong CBD only a short drive away.

Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale is Bisinella Developments’ new 36-lot residential development located in Drysdale, a small township of approximately 4500 people nestled in the middle of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Land in the Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale is now for sale with lots ranging in size from 343m2 to 1059m2.

Bisinella’s Director Richard Bisinella says Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale will provide residents with the “opportunity to enjoy the rural charm of this quaint town and a relaxed lifestyle away from the city, but with all of the amenities they may need at their fingertips”.

Bisinella’s new estate is adjacent to the already established Central Walk residential estate.

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minute drive away.

Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale has a relaxed country vibe with a creek running through the estate and a walking trail which takes you right into the heart of Drysdale.

The estate also provides easy access for exploring the rest of the Bellarine Peninsula, which is known for its quaint seaside towns, picturesque wineries and fresh seasonal produce.

Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale is approximately five minutes by car from the Drysdale township, including High Street (home to cafes, a butcher, florist, newsagency and homewares).

The Drysdale Village Shopping Centre (including Woolworths), Drysdale Village Medical Centre, Coles and Aldi supermarkets, and a range of schools, are also only a short drive away.

Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale is a seven minute drive to the Clifton Springs boat ramp, 17 minutes to the Ocean Grove surf beach and 15 minutes to Queenscliff and Portarlington.

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New Communities | Armstrong Creek Growth Area

A concept drawing of the entrance to the planned Armstrong Creek Town Centre.

Boom time as families move into ARMSTRONG CREEK is experiencing unprecedented growth with the booming area’s population set to quadruple to up to 65,000 residents.

A new Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, the largest of its type in Geelong, opened in April and more sports and neighbourhood facilities are on the horizon.

The burgeoning suburb played a major role in Geelong’s population surpassing 250,000 people last year, according to Mayor Bruce Harwood.

“The development of Armstrong Creek as an attractive and relatively affordable place to live is another reason why Geelong is such a highly sought-after location,” he says.

“With that growth comes the rising demand for high-quality infrastructure. The City is creating a sustainable community by providing early access to key social and recreation facilities.

“This allows residents to more quickly make local connections and for stronger community ties to develop.”

There are seven precincts in the Armstrong Creek urban growth area, which in total will provide about 22,000 homes for up to 65,000 residents, according to Geelong’s council.

The area’s population has reached 15,000 and development is underway in four of the seven precincts.

And the local neighbourhood spirit is flourishing too with the opening of the $15.24 million Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, the largest integrated child and community centre in greater Geelong.

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School, which combines primary (prep to grade 6) and special needs (prep to year 12) learning on one campus.

The eastern precinct is also home to Armstrong Creek’s first sports pavilion, a $3.6 million building to host netball, football, soccer and cricket clubs.

Big things are also instore for Armstrong Creek West with council setting aside millions for environmental, community and road projects.

Boundary and Charlemont roads and Baanip Bvd are set for upgrades, while council is searching for land for new hockey grounds and tennis courts.

The private sector is also getting in on the action with a Melbourne developer buying up swathes of land for a new Armstrong Creek Town Centre.

Stage one of the 40 hectare commercial centre will initially service about 58,000 people and provide more than 1100 jobs, according to Andrew Welsh, the developer behind the project.

The first stage, including a Coles supermarket and specialty retail, has received planning approval and is set to open in 2020.

And population and commerce are not the only things growing in Armstrong Creek - the suburb’s house prices rose by 12 per cent in the year to date.

Median house prices in the suburb are currently at $533,000 and are growing three times faster than the national average, according to CoreLogic data.

During the past 12 months 167 properties sold, after an average of 34 days on the market each.

Geelong recorded an average 89 land sales a month compared to 501 in Melbourne, according to Oliver Hume research commissioned by Villawood Properties.

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Sales are picking up again following an election campaign lull, according to Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe.

The company’s staff have recorded “a pronounced jump” in local inquiries thanks to Canberra’s first home-buyer deposit guarantee and Reserve Bank cuts to interest rates, he explains.

Many are moving to Villawood’s Armstrong community at Mount Duneed, which recently won the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Community Engagement Excellence award.

The community surrounds a resort-like facility, Club Armstrong, which features indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, family playroom, tennis courts and cafe.

“Everyone talks about creating

communities but it takes a lot of skill and dedication to create a real community,” Mr Costelloe says.

State Government has allocated funds to build Armstrong West Primary School directly opposite Club Armstrong and is designing an adjoining high school.

Villawood is also pioneering all-abilities living and in May unveiled a “groundbreaking” showcase disability home in partnership with genU and Burbank Homes.

The three-bedroom home showcases numerous technologies to support disabled people to live as independently as possible.

Mr Costelloe expects the mainstream siting at Armstrong Mt Duneed to revolutionise the way people with disabilities, builders and agencies all approach housing.

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“This is an innovative new display home which raises the bar in how disability housing is designed, marketed and sold in Australia,” he says.

“In time, we hope to see more homes that cater to a range of needs enter the market, so that people with varying abilities have greater choice providing independence and accessibility when building their dream home.”

The house features electronicallyadjustable kitchen, electrically-operated blinds and windows, a bedroom with a stateof-the-art hoist and many other inclusions across a variety of support needs.

The home can cater for a single person requiring fully-accessible living and two requiring improved liveability, and includes a separate suite for a full-time carer.

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And while different groups are buying into Armstrong Creek’s newfound community spirit, Geelong Lutheran College already has its own firmlyestablished local community.

For a decade the school has offered a nurturing environment, where young Armstrong Creek families can send their children to become creative and caring citizens.

“Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek not only offers a rich curriculum and the pursuit of academic excellence but identifies student wellbeing as a high priority,” says head of college Jill LangeMohr. ● Disability advocate Tyler Ellis checks out Villawood's new all-abilities home with genU's Natasha Williams.

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Top of the Class | Geelong Lutheran College

College inspires next generation FOR a decade Geelong Lutheran College has opened its arms to parents, children and young adults in the budding new community of Armstrong Creek.

About 600 prep to year 12 students attend the Armstrong Creek campus, divided into three distinct sub-school groups: primary, middle and senior.

“We seek to inspire students to be caring, confident and creative citizens,” says head of college Jill Lange-Mohr.

“Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek not only offers a rich curriculum and the pursuit of academic excellence but identifies student wellbeing as a high priority.”

A further 263 primary students and 59 pre-schoolers attend the College’s St John’s campus at Newtown, which has been open since 1962.

The two campuses this year rebranded together as Geelong Lutheran College.

“It was the vision of the College council to have a shared identity,” Jill says.

“Our vision is to be a leading, innovative, Christ-centred learning community.”

Pastoral care is one of the key focuses at the college, integrating personal and social wellbeing, resilience and support for a wide spectrum of student needs.

“We know that student wellbeing is directly-linked to positive relationships and connectedness to school,” Jill says.

“We strive to foster an environment where our prep to year 12 students are cared for and learn to care for others.

“They have a sense of purpose and meaning, and a place where all students feel included and connected to their

Students enjoy a mutually beneficial learning experience while making firm friends at Armstrong Creeks' Lutheran College. peers, teachers and the wider community.”

Geelong Lutheran College places great importance on forming positive and nurturing relationships between teachers, children, parents and staff.

“We focus on developing a sense of community, based on respect for others, openness, constructive co-existence and listening,” Jill says.

Open communication between parents and teachers is vital to the College and helps foster a partnership geared to their child’s learning.

Geelong Lutheran College embraces every member of the community regardless of culture or background, however Christian education is woven into every aspect of life at the College.

“Although Christian faith is neither presumed nor demanded, we expect behaviour from our students that is in line with our Christian values,” Jill says.

“We are proud of our distinctly Lutheran identity. This identity is reflected in our teaching, worship, and character.” ●

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Buildpro Geelong owners Arja and Ari Suomalainen.

Everything for home landscaping WITH the winter season in action, now is the best time to think about landscaping projects, says the team at Buildpro Geelong.

“If you start planning your next idea early on you’ll be able to enjoy it as soon as spring comes around,” sales manager Ari Suomalainen explains.

Buildpro Geelong is the one-stop-shop for landscaping and building supplies that help bring homes to life.

Highton couple Ari and Arja opened Geelong’s first Buildpro franchise after being approached by Buildpro’s head office last year.

“Buildpro are probably the most professional building and landscape supplier that I’ve ever seen and worked with,” Ari says.

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Since opening 12 months ago, the Grovedale store has received “wonderful” support from the Geelong community, Ari says.

“The local trades, developers, architects and builders are really enjoying having access to new and innovative products that weren’t available in Geelong before,” he says.

Ari has more than 30 years’ experience in the building industry, including working as an architectural draftsman.

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

Ari says Buildpro Geelong is passionate about providing quality customer service.

“The difference is our after sales service,

we think it’s the best on the market,” he says.

“As we run and own the store we deal with all our clients directly.

“We provide helpful advice and support whether you’re looking to build, renovate or landscape.”

With a purpose-built indoor showroom and interactive outside display, Buildpro Geelong offers an extensive range of products that cater for all, Ari says.

“Some of our supplies include porcelain, masonry and natural stone pavers, retaining walls, cladding material and clay bricks, with more products being offered regularly,” he says.

“From designers to architects, small to large builders and also the mums and dads, we can help with any building project no matter how big or small.”

Ari says the Geelong store has

handpicked the “best” suppliers that Buildpro has access to.

“Buildpro Geelong is the preferred suppliers of many products such as multiaward-winning Krause Bricks, Dulux Exsulite Acra-Tex System, New Tech Wood composite decking and GuardIt’s environmentally-friendly range of cleaners and sealers,” he explains.

Buildpro first formed in 2004 from a group of long-standing, reputable business owners experienced in the building trade with now 18 stores across Victoria, South Australia and NSW. Buildpro Geelong is located at 19 Wilray St Grovedale and is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm on Friday and 9:30am to 12pm on Saturday. ● WINTER 2019

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Banking on local good Samaritans BANK of Melbourne is helping feed the hungry in Geelong by funding a key supplier in the city’s efforts to support people doing it tough.

The bank recently gave a $50,000 grant to FareShare, which works with Geelong Food Relief Centre to provide fresh produce and nutritious meals to local battlers.

The centre has helped more than 36,000 people around Geelong in the past year, according to its chief executive officer Collin Peebles.

For almost 30 years the centre has supported an ever-increasing number of Geelong locals struggling to make ends meet, Collin says.

“People are often surprised to hear that only one per cent of those we support are homeless - the vast majority are single or double income households who are struggling financially and don’t have the means to purchase groceries after they’ve met their financial commitments.”

Since July 2018, FareShare has supplied 47 tonnes of fresh food to the centre to provide emergency relief to those who need it most.

With the help of more than 90 volunteers, aged between 18 and their late 70s, the centre has become one of the busiest regional food banks in Victoria, Collin says.

The volunteers help with everything from admin, transport, warehouse logistics and cooking onsite to serving behind the counter of the centre’s minimart, he says.

Now Bank of Melbourne Foundation is searching for more Geelong causes to support, after providing more than $3.5 million in grants to 120 charities since 2013.

The foundation recently held its annual fundraising gala at Melbourne Town Hall, raising more than $500,000 that will be distributed in grants of up to $50,000 to small charities that receive little or no government funding.

“Local charities are the heart of our communities,” says Michelle Winzer, Bank of Melbourne’s chief executive.

“Bank of Melbourne is proud to support the important work of organisations like FareShare and Geelong Food Relief Centre to lend a helping hand to people who are going through a tough time.”

Bank of Melbourne’s Brendan Grenfell and his team in Geelong and Waurn Ponds engage with their local communities to support the causes and organisations that are important to their fellow residents.

Brook Williams, Susan Henry, Maddie Claus and Marilyn Gowan handle donations at Geelong Food Relief Centre, which benefited from a recent $50,000 Bank of Melbourne grant.

Bank of Melbourne Foundation is currently accepting applications for its next funding round. To find out more visit info. bankofmelbourne.com.au/foundation.

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Local Agents | Ocean Grove Real Estate

Ocean Grove Real Estate's core values are quality customer service and a community focus.

Agency a part of the community JOURNEY of establishing his first real estate agency in Ocean Grove.

His goal was to build a trusted brand within the community that focused on customer service and commitment to the needs of clients.

And 15 years on, the agency has a fresh face and recently underwent a rebrand to Ocean Grove Real Estate, while keeping its core values of quality customer service and a community focus.

The Corless family has been connected to the Ocean Grove community for more than 50 years and display their love for the community throughout various businesses and the team at Ocean Grove Real Estate is no different.

Ocean Grove Real Estate’s heart and soul are in Ocean Grove.

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The staff live there, work there, spend weekends there and take advantage of every part of this beautiful part of the world.

Being part of, and giving back to, the community is important to them. The agency has a strong connection to the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Men’s Shed and pop in as often as they can for a cuppa and tour of the facilities.

Recently the agency supported the Biggest Morning Tea event held at Lifestyle Communities Ocean Grove and throughout June ran a promotion alongside the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to contribute to the fundraising efforts of the club to further develop their new facilities.

Each year, along with Ocean Grove Real Estate’s sister companies of Wallington’s WRG and Kingston Ocean Grove they

offered support to Surfside Primary School’s Kitchen Garden program through the Fresh Food Fair.

The team is always on the lookout for other ways it can support the fantastic community and do that little bit extra for the people who live in and love the town and the Bellarine Peninsula.

The team has a particularly special connection to the Kingston Community.

Working closely with the developers, they have the inside scoop of what’s happening in the area and love to promote all its benefits to clients.

Each year, you will see the team singing, dancing and handing out prizes to help deliver the successful Community Christmas Party at Kingston Lake (their most favourite event) to all Kingston residents.

Community events give Ocean Grove Real Estate the opportunity to catch up with old and new clients, and gives the opportunity to know each other outside of real estate and business.

It offers the opportunity to spend quality time in the community and helps build relationships that add to the already exceptional and personalised real estate service.

Communication is key in all they do.

Communicating with and understanding the community they are in is important to the continuing growth and success in the area.

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Fabulour Floors | Geelong Carpet Court

Technology is constantly delivering more durable, adaptable and forgiving flooring materials.

Im-paw-tant tips for pet-proofing CAL STEWART DARREN PALMER Geelong [Brax Carpet Blinds salesCourt manager ]

WHICH flooring should you look for if you have a cat or dog that’s prone to burrowing, digging or scratching?

We would recommend hard flooring in this instance. Even the most well-behaved pet will have occasional accidents which could be devastating to carpets.

If you prefer softness underfoot, you could use synthetic fibre rugs that can cover large areas, as they can be easier to clean and replace. SDN (solution-dyed nylon) fibres are the most robust in terms of colour fastness, giving them the best possible chance of resurrection should the worst occur.

Which kinds of carpets are allergenfriendly and easiest to clean?

Any carpet with a plush or cut pile will be the easiest for removing surface hair and mess. Make sure to use a carpet with lots of colour variation and irregular or organic patterns for the best results.

As a fibre, wool has naturally hypoallergenic qualities and so is preferable if you need to keep irritants to a minimum.

Wool also has the benefit of naturally containing lanolin, which makes it naturally water-resistant, affording you a little more time to attend to spills or accidents if they occur.

What kinds of hard flooring are the best options for pet owners?

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literally get the best of both worlds.

With Pinnacle hybrid flooring, you can give your furry friends the run of your home without worry. The final product is highly resistant to wear-and-tear due to a ClawShield™ coating, as well as being 100 percent waterproof*, making it the perfect flooring to accommodate paws, claws and any pet-related mishaps.

What are the most effective methods to care for your hard flooring if accidents, stains and spills occur?

When accidents occur, the best thing to do is to treat the incident as quickly as possible, as the least possible exposure will yield the best possible result. Each flooring will have its own cleaning recommendations but choosing the most durable and resistant surface will give you the greatest window of time when having to clean up.

What should pet owners do to keep their floors in pristine condition?

By maintaining and training your furry friends, you’ll give your floors the best possible chance of a long life. Things like regular nail clipping, keeping them clean and toilet training will give you the best protection against wear-and-tear of your home’s floor.

Choosing a durable flooring material that will resist liquids and stains will keep your floor looking fresh for longer. Keep in mind that flooring substrates are not considered waterproof Stop into Geelong Carpet Court to discuss your flooring needs and view the full Carpet Court range or visit carpetcourt.com. au for more trends and inspiration.

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New Communities | Bellarine Springs

The modern, architect-designed homes at Bellarine Springs are designed for independent, low-maintenance living.

Choose life at Bellarine Springs MORE and more people aged 55 and over are turning to retirement villages to give them a newfound freedom to enjoy themselves and escape from the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a large family home.

According to a report on the retirement industry by research company McCrindle Baynes, the convenience and freedom that people experience when they relocate to a retirement community gives them a big lift in happiness and life satisfaction.

The report states that the main reason people downsize to a village is to reduce the amount of time spent maintaining their home - thereby freeing-up time to travel, relax and enjoy other interests.

And when it comes to downsizing to a village on the Bellarine Peninsula, there are lots of fabulous reasons why people aged 55 and over are making the move to Drysdale’s Bellarine Springs.

Located on 24 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland just a short drive from Geelong and walking distance from the beach, Bellarine Springs is a growing community of friendly, like-minded people who have made the decision to downsize their family homes and upsize their lives.

Freedom Since Bellarine Springs opened in 2016, downsizers from the local community, Geelong and beyond have been snappingup homes and making the most of their newfound freedom.

Along with the independence that comes with living in their own high-quality, lowmaintenance brick home, residents also enjoy a wide array of resort-style facilities, including a modern MBA-Award-winning community centre, indoor heated pool and spa, gymnasium, lawn bowling green, movie theatrette, tennis court, a practice golf putting green and a range of daily group activities.Importantly, privacy is always GEELONG COASTnew homes&land

Downsizers at Drysdale’s Bellarine Springs retirement village enjoy an enviable, independent lifestyle, with access to an array of resortstyle facilities. respected, and all residents have the choice to be as involved or not involved as they wish.

Bellarine Springs offers a wide choice of architect-designed homes, with each distinct residence offering everything you need for comfort, enjoyment and a worry-free lifestyle.

The undulating village landscape and layout is also designed with space and privacy in mind, so downsizers can

relax and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the surrounding grounds without the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a full-sized family home.

Independent Ultimately, Bellarine Springs will boast 194 high-quality brick homes, each designed for private and comfortable independent living.

Construction is currently underway on Stages 4 and 5 homes at the village, and

homes are already being quickly snappedup ‘off the plan’. So if you’re interested in downsizing to the region’s premium retirement community, we suggest you act now.

Bellarine Springs is located at 101 Central Road, Drysdale. To find out more, pop-in Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, or call the village on 5253 0111 to make a weekend appointment. To find out more, visit bellarinesprings.com.au ● WINTER 2019

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Great Indoors | Tulip Kitchens and Designs

Bringing clients’ ideas to life

Clients' ideas drive the work of Tulip Kitchens and Designs. first glance.

The business also offers total project management of renovations, including a full tradesmen package that covers all required trades. The package benefits clients with an allocated project manager, making renovations stress-free from start to finish.

All the tradesmen are fully insured and qualified and have been working together

for over a decade, so they communicate on a daily basis to keeping each other informed and minimise project interruptions.

Tulip Kitchens and Designs is an active member of the Cabinet Makers and Designers Association (CMDA). Tulip abides by all terms and conditions of the association’s professional code of conduct, which includes quality standards and

workmanship, while also offering a seven year warranty on all its work.Tulip Kitchens and Designs is also a proud member of the Independent Cabinet Makers Geelong (ICM Geelong) and makes use of the Dynamic Space design concept when creating custom cabinetry and feature furniture. ●

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TULIP Kitchens and Designs is an Australian-made and locally owned company proudly operating from the Bellarine Peninsula.

Originally established in 1993 in the Netherlands, Tulip’s 25 years in the industry gives the business the expertise to manage all facets of the design and manufacture, allowing installation of high-quality cabinetry in new and existing homes.

Clients’ ideas drive Tulip’s work during an in-house design brief in which concepts for cabinetry are developed to create the right layout and style.

The team offers exemplary, unlimited personal service to ensure clients are happy with the design direction and final installation.

Tulip Kitchens and Designs uses the best materials available to ensure high-quality work to last the lifetime of homes. All the cabinetry is made from strong, moistureresistant particle board, MDF, veneer or sustainably harvested timber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Clients get to select their preferred finishes including laminate, thermolaminated vinyl, acrylic, veneer, hand paint and two-pac lacquer.

Tulip’s selection of benchtops includes high-pressure laminate, reconstituted stone, granite, marble, porcelain, stainless steel, glass, veneer and solid timber.

Since hardware is critical to quality cabinetry, the company partners with Blum for all lift, hinge and pull-out systems, all fitted with Blumotion soft-close technique.

Vauth Sagel is Tulip’s preferred supplier of bin and storage systems.

Both Blum and Vauth Sagel offer lifetime warranties, so the the quality of Tulip Kitchens and Designs is evident at

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WINTER is the right time for whipping up hearty masterpieces in the household kitchen.

And only one store has the best range of products and the most-informed advice to help customers make their winter meals a special treat for the whole family.

Geelong-owned kitchenware retailer Chefs Essentials operate under the motto ‘Cookery for every kitchen’.

Showcasing the most extensive kitchenware supplies across the region, Chefs Essentials is the home for all kitchen needs.

With the story founded in Geelong in 1999, the family behind the business has been leading the way for almost 20 years.

Stocking a variety of professional grade commercial kitchen tools, appliances and utensils, Chefs Essentials can point customers in the right direction to complete any culinary task.

The wide range at Chefs Essentials includes all the big brand names customers know and love such as Magimix, Wusthof and Esteele. The range is complemented by the best possible service.

The staff at Chefs Essentials love getting in the kitchen, too, so clients know they can trust them to give the right advice suited to their particular needs.

Chefs Essentials believes in great chefs, happy staff and family fun.

Whether customers are professional cooks or just like creating treats on weekends, Chefs Essentials has everything needed to bring home-cooked meals to life.

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Market Data | Real Estate Institute of Victoria

Time right to enter the market GIL KING

Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive officer

WITH the state and federal elections out of the way, an interest rate cut, firsthome buyer incentives and a relaxing of lending criteria, now is the time to get in to Geelong’s property market.

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria is expecting the market to pick up in the second half of 2019 and buyers should have greater options as more listings are expected to hit the market.

While metropolitan Melbourne’s property market has been subdued in the past 12 months, with the median house price dipping .6 per cent, regional Victoria has fared better with a 5.2 per cent increase in the median house price in the 12 months to 31 March 2019.

And Geelong was the star, with the City of Greater Geelong recording an annual increase in the median house price of 8.7 per cent to $565,000.

The stand out performer was St Leonard which recorded a huge 45.7 per cent increase in its median house price between March 2018 and March 2019 to now be sitting at $597,500. Drysdale recorded a 29.4 per cent increase in its median house price to $562,750, while Whittington’s median soared 27.4 per cent to $416,000.

Fourteen other Geelong towns reported median house price rises of at least 10 per cent. On the list was St Albans Park with a 19.3 per cent increase to $477,000, North Geelong, with an 18 per cent rise to $529,500 and Lovely Banks which recorded a 17.3 per cent increase to $557,000.

The median house price in Armstrong Creek went up 15.6 per cent, Corio’s

St Leonards has outperformed the rest of the region for growth in media house prices. increased 12.5 per cent, Curlewis’ median house price climbed 16.3 per cent, Marshall gained 14.5 per cent on its median, Grovedale’s rose 13.6 per cent, Waurn

Ponds gained 13.3 per cent, Point Lonsdale recorded a 13.1 per cent rise, Thomson’s went up 12.1 per cent, Bell Park’s and Lara’s both went up 11.8 per cent and Newcomb’s

increased by 11.2 per cent.

You can use the REIV’s website to source detailed market information on your town, go to reiv.com.au/market-insights ●

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Local Schools | Christian College Geelong

Students from prep to year 12 learn in a nurturing, collegiate atmosphere at Christian College Geelong.

Q&A with Christian College HOW important is it to start a child’s education off right from year prep?

The first steps in any journey are among the most important - they can determine the direction, set the pace and instill a sense of purpose and motivation in the traveler as they move ahead.

And so it is with children beginning their journey in education. Providing the basic building blocks of learning is a necessity, of course, but beyond that, we at Christian College Geelong believe in taking a whole, rounded approach that stimulates curiosity and imagination and helps spark engagement and inspiration.

How can students benefit from starting their education journey at Christian College Geelong?

Christian College Geelong’s learning environments are set up in such a way to make education real, relevant and meaningful, drawing upon children’s interests in ways that allow them to think deeply, construct ideas, take risks and solve problems. This approach fosters a true interest in learning, one that can be nurtured and maintained over the course of a child’s education.

What sets the Christian College Prep curriculum a part from other schools?

Christian College Geelong is proud to offer a vast array of specialist subject offerings, commencing right from Prep. These include an Art, Technology and Design Program, Specialist Classroom Music, a Japanese Language Program, Specialist Library classes, a Health, Physical Education and Sports program, and Bush Prep experiences, all taught by specialised and dedicated teachers.

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Hands-on classes are part of the curriculum at Christian College.

What values does the College instill in students?

Our goal at Christian College Geelong, is to help students identify fully with God’s purpose and meaning of their lives, so they

can directly contribute to making our world a better place.

At our College, we call this doing ‘good work’, and along with our five core values of Faith, Grace, Hope, Love and Truth, this

provides the foundation for our Vision Statement: ‘At the end of their journey at Christian College, our students will be ready to make a positive difference to the lives of others, through ‘good work’ that is excellent, ethical and engaged in local, national and global contexts.’

How do the staff contribute to the student’s experience?

Our staff and teachers at Christian College Geelong are committed to ensuring that a young student’s first experiences at our College, as they make their transition from Kindergarten to Prep, are positive. The passion and dedication of our staff plays a pivotal role in the educational journey of our students and they take their role as educators seriously, viewing it as a privilege and a joy.

What sort of an education follows Prep students at Christian College?

A successful student at our College is not simply one who gets a good job, and is blessed with wealth and possessions. Nor is a student’s time with us defined by a ‘score’ at the end of their studies. We believe education is a journey of growth, where students transform into not only good learners, but good people. At the end of their journey at Christian College, our students will be ready to make a positive difference to the lives of others, through ‘good work’ that is excellent, ethical and engaged in local, national and global contexts. This is ‘The Learning That Matters’.”

We warmly encourage you to join our Christian College family, and experience this remarkable journey for yourself.

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