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Hop down to Lysterfield By Danielle Kutchel You never know who or what you might see at Lysterfield Park! Located on Horswood Road on Casey’s edge, the park is filled with many wild inhabitants. Take this one, for example. Star News photographer Stewart Chambers came across this mother having a lounge in the sun on his visit to the park this week. It goes to show that no matter what part of the evolutionary curve you sit on, we can all appreciate the challenges of parenting in lockdown!

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Battin elevation By Danielle Kutchel Gembrook MP Brad Battin has been returned to the shadow ministry after Matthew Guy replaced Michael O’Brien as Victorian Opposition Leader. Mr Battin has been handed the shadow emergency services portfolio, including police, victim support, community safety and corrections. It’s a good fit for the MP, who is a former police and prison officer. “I’m rapt to be back in shadow cabinet,” Mr Battin told Star News. “Now we can put some positive policy together going forward, talking about what we

Gembrook MP Brad Battin is back in shadow cabinet. 242885 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS want to do and the services we want to see delivered if we get into government.” Mr Battin highlighted several areas of focus,

including the fire services. He said harassment had been raised as an issue in the past, and said he wanted to make sure people feel safe to go to work. He said he has hit the ground running, making contact with key stakeholders like the Police Association of Victoria to introduce himself and discuss ideas for the future. He said he’s looking forward to having “positive discussions for change”, and wanted to remind Victorians that Victoria Police is “an amazing organisation”. “I want to ensure that that voice is heard from them and they get the respect they deserve,” he said. As for the corrections side of his portfolio,

Mr Battin said it was important to ensure the corrections system worked to get “bad people off the street” while also rehabilitating offenders to reduce the reoffender rate in Victoria. Mr Battin will have a tough balancing act ahead of him between his electorate duties and his portfolios. But the popular Gembrook MP said his priority would always be his electorate, and pledged to “keep their message going”. “I’ve got to make sure I’m delivering for the state, but never at the expense of my electorate,” he said. “I’m looking forward to my next challenge. I’ll be out there making sure people in my electorate aren’t forgotten.”

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Kerrigan wins gong By Danielle Kutchel Casey’s country music singing star Kerrigan La-Brooy has picked up another award for his music. Mr La-Brooy was awarded for “Fair Play in the music business“ at the Fair Play Country Music Awards, held in Holland on Father’s Day 2021. It’s a lifetime award, and the highest honour to be given at the ceremony. In awarding Mr La-Brooy, the show’s organisers praised him as “a true man of God with talent“. “Today he has been rewarded with the highest honour we will ever give away in our shows, the award for being fair play in the music industry,“ the organisers said. Mr La-Brooy gave his “heartfelt thanks“ to the organisers, judges and to God. “While the award is something I will treasure forever, what touches me even more, are the beautiful words expressed by the awesome organisers,“ he said. Kerrigan’s Fair Play award.

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O’Donohue retires Eastern Victoria MP Edward O’Donohue has announced his retirement from politics, following last week’s leadership spill which saw Matthew Guy leader of the Liberal Party. In a statement issued Saturday 11 September, Mr O’Donohue said he advised former Liberal Leader Michael O’Brien he would not contest the 2022 State Election. He has served as MP for Eastern Victoria since 2006. “Following the change of Leader on Tuesday and with imminent changes to be made to the Shadow Cabinet, I have decided, in consultation with current Liberal Leader Matthew Guy, to bring my departure from Parliament forward to later this year,“ he said. “It has been an absolute privilege to serve in the Parliament for the past 15 years and now is the right time to hand the baton to someone new, someone with fresh perspective, energy and enthusiasm.“

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Harkaway high-end vehicle thief arrested Police have arrested a teenager after two high end vehicles were stolen in an aggravated burglary in Harkaway. Officers were called to Harkaway Road to reports an Audi R8 and a Range Rover had been stolen about 3am on Friday 3 September. It is believed offenders accessed the property about 2.20am when the Range Rover was taken and returned a short time later to steal the Audi. The Victoria Police Air Wing managed to locate the vehicles in the Narre Warren North area. Officers were able to successfully deploy stop sticks at Crawley Road resulting in the Audi coming to rest a short distance away about 3.45am. A 16-year-old boy was found inside the vehicle and taken into custody. The Range Rover was abandoned nearby at Sapphire Court. The driver of that vehicle fled on foot and remains outstanding. Investigations remain ongoing, anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

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Roadside weed funding announced Casey Shire has been granted $13,460 to control roadside weeds and pests. It comes as part of Local Government Victoria’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Control Program and aims to help regional and rural councils to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals across Victoria. Acting Minister for Local Government Mary-Anne Thomas announced this year’s funding as part of the $11.5 million allocated over the next four years to prevent the spread of invasive weeds and pests on rural roadsides. Cardinia Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council and the City of Casey are three of the eligible councils across regional and rural Victoria responsible for managing almost 100,000 kilometres of rural roadsides. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale welcomed the funding. “The Andrews Labor Government recognises the challenge that weeds and pests pose to rural and regional communities, and I’m proud that the [council] are being supported in delivering effective and tailored strategies for our region,“ she said. “With spring fast approaching, the Roadside Weeds and Pest Control Program will enable councils to take prompt and targeted action to protect our farmers, parkland and forests.” Rural roadsides can provide a breeding ground for harmful weeds and pests and this funding allows councils to implement control measures that prevent their spread. Weeds like serrated tussock and blackber-

ries cost the Victorian economy over $900 million each year as they have the potential to spread very quickly resulting in serious negative impacts on agricultural production, as well as contribute to the spread of fires. Recent drought has accelerated the presence and spread of new and emerging weeds that can threaten native biodiversity. Local Government Victoria and Agriculture Victoria work closely with local councils in ensuring plans to tackle weeds and pests are tailored to their local area and appropriate funding is allocated to fulfil each strategy. To find out more about the Roadside Weeds and Pests Program visit localgovernment.vic.gov.au/funding-programs/roadside-weeds-and-pest-management

Police have arrested two male teens following an aggravated burglary and subsequent collision with a police vehicle in Berwick. Pakenham police were patrolling when they observed a suspicious vehicle on Jembecca Drive about 2.10am on Tuesday 7 September. Officers attempted to intercept the silver Volkswagen SUV, but the driver allegedly failed to stop and continued on before performing a U-turn. The Volkswagen collided with the front of the police vehicle and three occupants allegedly fled on foot. Responding police quickly arrested a 17-year-old boy. With assistance from the Police Air Wing and Dog Squad, officers found a 15-year-old boy allegedly hiding in a nearby backyard. He was arrested and is currently assisting with enquires. The third occupant remains outstanding at this stage. Investigators have since discovered the Volkswagen was stolen during an aggravated burglary on Bridgewater Drive, Berwick only minutes before the arrest. The investigation remains ongoing, anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at Thursday, 16 September, 2021

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Pop-up vax site here By Danielle Kutchel Casey is among several local government areas set to receive pop-up vaccination sites, as the Victorian Government pushes ahead with Covid-19 vaccinations. The pop-up vaccination program will target 100 priority postcodes across the state, with an immediate focus on the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Using already announced supply secured through agreements with Singapore and the United Kingdom, the pop-up program will establish community and school based pop-ups in areas that need them most and where barriers to vaccination may exist. Five community-based pop-ups and eight school-based pop-ups will initially begin administering vaccinations over the next two weeks, with more to come. The five community pop-ups will be based

in the Casey, Dandenong and Hume local government areas and will be hosted in council and religious settings to offer tailored support for local diverse communities The first eight school pop-up clinics will include one at Dandenong High School and will be aimed at school students. The next round of secondary schools will provide access to Covid-19 vaccines for students and their families, staff and those in the local community. Narre Warren South P12 College will be among those sites. The number of school-based pop-ups will expand rapidly, with approximately 70 school sites eventually earmarked for all members of the community. Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccinationcentres for more information on Victoria’s vaccination centres, including locations and opening hours.

New exposure sites listed By Danielle Kutchel A major department store in Narre Warren has been identified as a Covid-19 exposure site. Best and Less Fountain Gate has been added to the growing list of exposure sites across Melbourne. The store is an exposure site on both Wednesday 8 September and Thursday 9 September, between 9am and 1.15pm on both days. The store is also an exposure site on Friday 10 September, between 7am and 4.45pm. A positive case visited the venue. Some individuals will be tier 1 contacts required to quarantine for 14 days and the Department of Health will contact them directly with this advice. Otherwise, the site is now listed as a tier 2 site and anyone who has visited the store during the times listed should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. They should then continue to monitor for symptoms and get tested again if symp-

toms appear. Meanwhile, the Bank of Melbourne at Fountain Gate is a tier 1 exposure site. A positive case visit the bank on Friday 10 September from 8.50am-3pm. Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. Additionally, Timbertop Reserve Playground on Parkhill Drive in Berwick has been listed as a tier 2 exposure site. A case visited the playground on Thursday 9 September, between 9.30am-11am. Anyone at the playground at that time should get tested urgently and isolate until they receive a negative result, then continue checking for symptoms and get tested again if symptoms appear. As of Wednesday 15 September, there were 77 active Covid-19 cases in the City of Casey. There are 16 active cases in Cardinia Shire, and 28 in Greater Dandenong. For the latest information on exposure sites and where to get tested or vaccinated, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Winning words of Grace By Danielle Kutchel A Harkaway Hills College student has wowed judges with her way with words. Year 6 student Grace Sudjono has won the Independent School’s Victoria Poetry competition with her entry Awaiting Spring. Grace’s win makes it the second year in a row that a Harkaway Hills College student has won the state-wide competition. Entry is open to all students enrolled at independent, government and Catholic schools across Victoria as well as some home-schooled students. Grace said her poem is about “the transition of the four seasons and the joy of spring after a dark, gloomy winter”. She said the win was unexpected, but meaningful. “It is very encouraging to know that I am on the right track with my writing,” Grace said. “I definitely couldn’t have done it without my teacher, family, and classmates’ help and encouraging support.” Her poem is inspired by “the beauty of nature’s magical world” and describes the hidden beauty of nature. The young author intended it to be a source of hope during lockdown, and a reminder that joy follows challenges. She said spring was her favourite season, as she loved the warmer weather and the opportunity to go out to parks, cafes and beaches with her family. “The warmer weather and sunlight also boosts our mood and energy levels as the seasons change,” she explained. “Seeing everyone having fun outside, smiling and chatting, and enjoying the bright sunshine makes me feel so happy.” This year, she’s looking forward to being able to catch up with friends after the lockdown, and going on day trips with her family.

Grace Sudjono, who won the poetry competition with a depiction of the seasons. Six other Harkaway Hills College students received honourable mentions: Julianna Avila Daboub, Year 6 – Sapphire Mountains Valeria Castro O’Byrne, Year 5 – Uluru Christine Silva, Year 6 – The Reef Annabel Stuckey, Year 6 – The Great Grampians Felicity van Rensburg, Year 6 – Down Under Monica Yu, Year 5 – Nature’s Magic

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Mary Broadsmith, principal of the college, said the school was “delighted and humbled” to have one of its students receive the award for the second year in a row. “Grace’s poem was magnificent, and this recognition is well deserved after her incredible hard work,” she said. She said the win was a testament to the success of the literacy program at the college. Johanna O’Farrell, Year 6 class teacher, praised Grace’s poetry.

“Imbued with sensory vitality and brimming with the vivid imagery that Mother Nature provides, Awaiting Spring comes full circle in its description of the unfolding of the seasons. “Its speaker, who “hears the voice of Summer” and feels the air’s “frozen lace”, is full of wonder and awe and reminds us all that ‘hope springs eternal.’ “Grace is to be commended for her exquisite poetry.”

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By Danielle Kutchel The Akoonah Park Market has returned for a Sunday morning essentials-only market. The popular Berwick icon is currently running on Sundays from 8am-1.30pm with food stalls only. Around 30 stallholders have returned to the market, selling edible products including fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat, bread and takeaway food. All stalls are outside to maximise Covid safety, and are well-spaced to ensure customers can socially distance. Stallholders and visitors must adhere to Covid-19 directives, including wearing masks, distancing and checking in with QR codes which are located at each market entry point.

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risking their lives going about everyday tasks, like driving to work or taking the kids to school. Reducing speed limits or installing wire rope barriers is not addressing the core problem – the shocking and dangerous condition of road surfaces. The Andrews Labor Government is ripping $1.5 billion out of the TAC over the next four years, which is money that should be used to make our roads safer. Daniel Andrews and his Labor Government must immediately reinstate this money, or he will have to wear the consequences of his decision. It’s time to get back to basics and build and repair roads properly the first time. Brad Battin, Liberal MP for Gembrook

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Road use, like all human activity, involves risk. In Casey and Cardinia, road fatalities have been on an alarming rise in the past several years, and since 2016 almost 60 people have passed away. The risk of injury or death on the road cannot be eliminated other than by ending road use. That said, we know the risk can be managed. The Andrews Labor Government’s approach to road safety involves the cutting of speed limits. This is an approach I reject. The key to managing risk on our roads is better drivers, better vehicles and better roads. Labor has been in government for 17 of the past 20 years. They have overseen the deterioration of roads in that time and they continue to cut the budget and have a lax approach to road safety. All we see from Labor is band-aid actions, like reducing the speed limit, instead of focussing on addressing the environmental aspects that play a large part in road trauma; road design, and active road management. Labor’s approach to date has borne some awful results. Take Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road for example. 34-year-old Tess Clark and her unborn son, Asher were tragically killed in a horror head-on crash on 4 February, while Tess and husband Shane’s two young sons, Archer and Hunter, were injured but are thankfully now OK. A few days later, a scooter rider – Don, who was a 60-year old father of two and grandfather of five - was left for dead after a hit and run incident. Sadly, Don passed away soon after. In early 2016, the Andrews Labor Government was aware of the safety concerns held by residents on this road. It then two took years for a grand announcement that the road would be upgraded ‘soon’. Yet now, five years on, not a single contract has been signed or a

September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. One in six Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85 – many of them far younger than that. In Australia 17,000 men will be diagnosed with this cancer in 2021 – that’s 45 men each and every day. Currently there are 230,000 men and their families affected by prostate cancer in Australia. In many ways, Greg Johnstone from Berwick is on a journey with prostate cancer that is not too different from many other men. But his recovery has an interesting and unusual twist! Greg was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2020 at the age of 59. Some time before, he had requested his GP to initiate periodic blood tests – known as the PSA test which can indicate that prostate cancer might be present in the body. After a number of years, the PSA results caused the GP to refer him to a urologist for further investigation. Following a scan and a biopsy, the diagnosis was confirmed – Greg definitely had prostate cancer. He got this news while driving on the highway at 80km/h – not the best place to be at a time like that! After the news sank in, Greg says he thought,“I have prostate cancer. OK, the world is still here and so am I, so how do we deal with this?” Over the following weeks, Greg had a number of consultations with the specialist team at Monash Health, providing information about various treatment options he could consider. Based on his age and the level of cancer

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YOUR VOICE diagnosed, Greg decided surgery was the best option. Surgery was scheduled for mid-November 2020 and in the intervening weeks Greg’s family and friends gave him great support – including his kids and some of their friends taking part in The Long Run – a 72km challenge to complete during four weeks as a fundraiser for prostate cancer research. All of this was going on during the Melbourne Covid lockdowns of 2020. Following successful surgery at Casey Hospital to remove the prostate gland – thus also removing the cancer - Greg came home after a few days and started on the normal six-week recovery programme. Removal of the prostate involves major abdominal surgery, so recovery includes lots of rest, no heavy lifting, no driving and limited exercise. He also continued the pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises that he’d commenced before surgery. Amongst other things, the prostate gland acts as a valve for the bladder, so after it’s removed this function has to be done solely by the pelvic floor muscles. Greg says, “It’s now 10 months after surgery and I’m well on the path to full recovery.“ “I am active on the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) Support Group Facebook page and earlier this year I joined the South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group that meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month at Dandenong RSL (or on

Zoom during lockdowns). “I find it very helpful to have others to talk with that understand the journey and I learn something new at every meeting.” But that’s not the end of the story. “During 2020, like many, I found myself working from home. Watching whatever sport was still happening helped to keep some sort of normality,“ he said. “As a motor racing fan, I was hooked when I saw the approach they took in the USA and here in Australia by taking the racing online. The online service iRacing is an open platform for anyone anywhere in the world to join. I’m too old (now 60), time-poor and can’t afford to race real cars, so this suited me. “One of the features of iRacing is the ability to have custom paint schemes on the cars - anything from copies of real race cars to your own creation. So, with PCFA’s approval, I’ve ‘repainted’ my cars in their blue colour scheme and with their logo and messaging showing prominently. This is my contribution to spreading the word and raising awareness about prostate cancer. “I’m currently racing two nights per week in an Australian series in V8 Supercars and Porsche 911 Cup cars, both in similar colour schemes. These races are broadcast live on YouTube, so anyone can watch. I have also updated the paint scheme on most of the other cars I race in iRacing, so the prostate cancer message is there every time I get on the track. “So, if you haven’t done so already and you’re over 45 years old, talk to your GP about a simple blood test to get things started and, like I have on my race cars - #getchecked for prostate cancer.” For more information about prostate cancer and available support, contact Denis Green, leader of the South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group – ph. 0459 609 619; email southeasternpcsg@gmail.com berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Name change challenge By Danielle Kutchel Close to 1200 people have signed a petition to prevent a potential change to the names of the school houses at St Francis Xavier College. In July it was announced that names of the Beaconsfield campus’ college houses, which currently honour those who helped establish SFX in the early 70s or played a role in the formulative years, would be changed to strengthen focus on the school’s Catholic identity. But the decision did not sit well with many in the school community, and a petition to prevent the change was quickly formed. Despite the public opposition, St Francis Xavier College principal Vincent Feeney said the review of the house names was being “enthusiastically led by students, with support from staff in the Catholic Identity Team” and had received positive feedback from students so far. He said there had been at least three variations to house names in the history of the school, and the latest proposal would continue that pattern of “evolution and growth”.

An historic photo of St Francis Xavier College. Picture: SUPPLIED “The names explored will also reflect the diverse nature of our community, with equal numbers of women and men, links to charities, justice initiatives and education, and a mix of cultures to better reflect our multi-cultural community,” he said. Mr Feeney said the petition was “based on inaccurate information”. “At no time have we proposed to erase the

legacy of our founding families or living treasures. “The only change we are considering at this time is that of the House names; all other ways that our founders, early parents, and staff are currently honoured will remain. “These include buildings and student awards named in their honour, and acknowledgement through the St Francis Xavier College Living Treasures honour roll.” But year 7 student Luka Salopek maintained students had been told very little about the change. His mother, Kristy, said she and other parents and students she had spoken to had not been asked to provide feedback on the proposal. They said they didn’t understand the rationale behind the change, given the school already has a strong Catholic identity. “If they want more of a Catholic identity, do it another way, you don’t have to change the names,” Kristy said. She said the names were a “tradition” that

was important to their extended family, all of whom have attended the school. Those traditions are also important to other families she has spoken to, she added. Luka believes keeping the current names will demonstrate a sense of togetherness in the community, reminding the community of the spirit in which the school was founded. Mr Feeney said any new house names would be chosen “through a process of discernment that connects our staff and students with people of depth and vision who provide a captivating story of orientating to Christ”. The process is continuing this term and has been extended due to lockdowns. “If a change to House names is approved, we will consider how best to enhance recognition and celebration of the College’s history and those who contributed to it. “Specifically, it is important to know that the college is preparing to both continue and expand the Living Treasures honour, to recognise key people who have contributed to the college throughout its 43-year history,” he added.

Afford offers new support for people with disability psychological distress and social isolation. Afford’s new Recovery Coaching service aims to ease a person’s anxiety about navigating the NDIS by helping them manage complex health, education, or housing challenges. Julio Cevallos, national manager for support coordination at Afford, said the Recovery Coaching service was offered in a oneon-one environment. Individuals work collaboratively with their recovery coach to improve their wellbeing.

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“This service will make a difference to the lives of our clients. We help them see the qualities they already have and how they can use them in their day-to-day lives,“ said Mr Cevallos. “Recovery coaches take a holistic approach to support. They work with individuals to address their unique needs for work, home and day to day life. It’s about understanding what matters most to each individual to help them live the life they want,“ he explained.

The Recovery Coaching service is NDISfunded and coaches work in partnership and collaborate with clinical mental health services to achieve a positive outcome for clients. “We can provide a service specifically for those with mental health needs and support them to achieve their goals for home, work and life under the NDIS,“ Mr Cevallos said. For more information, visit afford.com.au or call 1300 233 673.

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What does your work at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House involve? My role at BPNH is quite varied! I take bookings from our regular hirers and also for private functions. I also do reception and admin tasks and assist our manager, Jo. Tell us a fun fact about yourself. I never crawled as a baby. Totally skipped it and just got up and walked. What is your favourite cuisine? Thai. I love Asian cuisine. Who is your biggest inspiration? I’m inspired by lots of people. Jacinda Arden, Turia Pitt, my mum. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I’m a terrible cook! Spaghetti bolognaise is my (only!) stand out dish. If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do? I would work on reducing poverty and homelessness in Australia. What are you most looking forward to when lockdown ends? Going on a holiday with my beautiful family. Why are neighbourhood houses so important for the community? Neighborhood houses are a wonderful place for people to come together, to learn, to create friendships and to feel a sense of belonging within the community. What do you love about the Casey community? The City of Casey is Victoria’s fastest growing municipality! We’ve got lots of wonderful diversity and lots of young families. Pineapple on pizza: yes or no? A resounding YES!

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In Victoria, the number of children in care has increased by 27 per cent in the last five years, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. More than 2000 of them are under the age of five.

You don’t need any special qualifications to be a foster carer. You just need to be over 21 and able to provide a child with their own room in a safe environment.

There are different types of foster care, including: respite care where you give full-time carers, parents or guardians a regular break; emergency care, which is for children who are at risk and need a placement immediately; short-term care, which can last a few weeks to six months; and long-term care, which is for children who need a longer stay of more than six months.

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Hit-run man speaks out By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Rolf Norman was struck by a car on his way to work at St John of God Hospital on 17 June. 249808 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Hit-run victim Rolf Norman is looking for answers after being struck by a car and left on the road unconscious. Mr Norman from Endeavour Hills has ridden to Hallam railway station as part of his daily commute many times without incident. About 12.30pm on 17 June, the 64-year-old

was cycling south along the footpath of Hallam South Road near Keeble Drive when he was struck by a driver reversing from a driveway. His hip struck the car window as he flipped onto the road, striking the back of his head. “They’ve hit the brakes too late. If it was a faster impact, I would have been thrown into the middle of Hallam South Road.” Mr Norman woke up alone in the middle of Keeble Drive. He stood and dusted himself off, then was struck by agony in his knee, elbow and neck. He took all safety precautions – a bright reflective vest, two rear lights, a flashing light on the front and a helmet that he says saved his life, alhough it didn’t prevent concussive sideeffects for weeks. By some misfortune, Mr Norman had taken his bike cam off that day. He’s seeking witnesses who may have seen the crash or recorded it on dash-cam. As a clue, his bike has been marked by blue paint. “I can’t report it to the police without any evidence.” The St John of God hospital worker recuperated next door in Casey Hospital for 12 days, then was back at work a week later. He has since taken a further month off with anger, anxiety, mood swings and chronic headaches. “It’s not a fun thing. You just want to put a pillow over your face.” Any information on the crash to Rolf Norman at rwnorman57@gmail.com

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Join your community choir Voices of Casey are continuing to rehearse throughout the lockdown. When lockdowns restrict in-person meetings, the choir rehearses over Zoom. On Zoom the choir is split into two ’rooms’ to make rehearsing easier and allow ongoing interaction. If you’re looking for a new hobby, a chance to practise your singing or a place to make new friends, why not join Voices of Casey - it’s Covid-safe! Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7pm till 9.30pm at Fiddlers Green in Berwick (when allowed in-person), or otherwise over Zoom. For more information contact Paulien on 0412 741 195 or maritimes.1@hotmail.com

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TedX comes to Casey TEDxYouth@Casey 2021 will take place at Federation University in Berwick. This is the first live event for some time and will be a dedicated youth event with a range of guest speakers. The event will be held on a yet-to-be-confirmed date. Cost is free but bookings will be required. For more information or updates, visit tedxcasey.com/

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Enjoy a nutritious meal Lynbrook Community Centre is continuing its community meal program during restrictions. Come along and enjoy a nutritious meal, good company and additional supports in a friendly and welcoming environment. This program is in partnership with Casey ADRA Cafe. For more information and to book your space, call 0425 747 866

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Monash Health, along with headspace presenters, are holding a free webinar for all community members in the City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Shire Council. It’s online on Thursday 16 September from 5.306.30pm. For more information, email Christine at christine.pereira@monashhealth.org

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Rewards of foster care By Danielle Kutchel The Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressures on families and more than ever, Australia has a shortage of foster carers. During Foster Care Week from 12-18 September, leading child welfare organisation Anglicare Victoria is shining a spotlight on the urgent need and great reasons why people should give foster caring a go. Around 46,000 Australian kids are in foster care. Most of these children enter the foster care system through no fault of their own; often they are under a child protection order. Many are deemed to be at risk of violence, neglect or abuse in their family environments. Some families may simply not have the capacity to provide their children with the care and protection they need due to illness, financial reasons, or an unexpected change in circumstances. Anglicare Victoria chief executive officer Paul McDonald said Foster Care Week was the perfect time to consider opening your home and heart to kids in need. “In Victoria alone more than 14,000 children and young people are under care and protection orders. “The Covid crisis has put many carers under additional stress, resulting in a number taking a well-deserved break from fostering,” he said. “In our agency alone, we urgently need around 90 new foster carers to give children a safe, stable and supportive home. “Across the state of Victoria, the number of new foster carers needed could very likely exceed 700. The situation is dire.” Cranbourne couple Brenda and Zoe have

Zoe, Brenda and their daughter Maddi, who is now in their permanent care. been foster carers for more than 10 years. Zoe got into foster caring by providing respite care for children with disabilities. Over the years they have provided respite, short-term, overnight emergency care and long-term and permanent care to more than 30 kids. “I think for us in particular we knew there was a need and had the time, love and space in our home and life to share so decided there

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was no better way than to help support some of the thousands of kids out there that are in need,” she explained. Zoe and Brenda currently care for two children – an almost-one-year-old and a threeyear-old – who came to them as babies. They also care for a 21-year-old who is in care under NDIS funding and a 19-year-old who lives with the family part-time. One of the biggest challenges is that you

don’t always know how long the child will stay with you for, Zoe explained. There are also processes to be followed to ensure child safety, and the “heartbreaking” moment when a child leaves, often to go to a different place of care. But ultimately, being a carer is rewarding, she added, knowing that you’ve done what you can to provide a child with a bit of stability. “Fostering is not always easy, particularly when for instance they may die young, or be reunified against the child’s best wishes but in so many other ways it’s one of the best things I can think of to do,” Zoe said. “It doesn’t take anything special, just someone willing to open up their home and heart to caring for a young person who needs some support and stability for a while to help them achieve their full potential in life.” According to Anglicare Victoria, it normally takes three to six months to go through the assessment and training process. Foster carers are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses related to the care of the child or children, and are supported throughout the process. Anglicare Victoria is currently looking for all types of foster carers, but particularly those that are willing to take in children for a short to long term period. School-aged children are often the most difficult to place and carers willing to take in such children are urged to reach out. Foster carers can be adults who are single, married, in same-sex relationships, older, younger, with or without their own kids. “Anyone with empathy, compassion, resilience and dependability should consider giving it a go,” Mr McDonald said.

Sing a song of joy with new all abilities choir By Danielle Kutchel

The choir will be for young people living with an intellectual disability. Picture: DAVID BEALE ON UNSPLASH receptive language skills, or learning to sing and make music collaboratively with others.“ Flying Free project manager Geralaine Salamat knows all too well the importance of inclusivity.

“As the parent of a child with extra needs I’m really excited about the idea of Flying Free because it will help more and more vulnerable kids be able to come out of their shells and develop their musical capabilities,

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Melbourne Youth Chorale will soon debut a new choir to allow people of all abilities to join in the joy of song. Called Flying Free, the choir will begin in 2022 and is specifically designed for kids aged eight to 11 who live with an intellectual disability. The choir will be directed by Monika Harris, a registered speech pathologist, along with a multidisciplinary team who will work with parents to develop individualised learning plans for each chorister. Ms Harris said she was motivated to start the choir by her passionate belief in inclusive musical education. “I wish to provide a safe space for children with additional needs to flourish and achieve their best, wherever that is for them,” she said. “I also hope to work towards their personal goals, whether that be learning to talk to new friends, expanding their expressive or

and benefit largely from therapeutic musical sessions regulating and managing their emotional and social wellbeing by engaging in a musical choir,” she explained. Caitlyn Bosch, artistic director of Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC), said Flying Free would provide opportunities for young people with additional needs that they may not be able to access elsewhere. “Many high-quality choirs and music education organisations are auditioned, something that would provide a barrier to these children, but at MYC, we care about making quality music education available to all young people and wish to remove those barriers,” she said. Flying Free received a VicHealth grant to cover its start-up costs. The choir will begin meeting in 2022 at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House on Wednesday nights from 6pm-6.45pm. For enquiries, contact Kerry Alexander, MYC vice president, at manager.myc@gmail. com

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Growing food security By Danielle Kutchel An innovative project born out of lockdown is aiming to address food insecurity by giving people the skills to grow their own healthy produce at home. Not-for-profit Enliven Victoria has created the project, called Grow Together, which will see Enliven distribute planter kits, comprising of seedlings, potting mix, planter bags, fertiliser and resources, to 700 families and young people experiencing hardship or food security in the City of Casey, Cardinia Shire and Greater Dandenong. There will be a particular focus on people living in public housing, youth residential services, supported residential services and caravan parks. The project will be delivered in partnership with the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and nine neighbourhood houses: Balla Balla Community Centre, Oakgrove Community Centre, Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, Bunyip and District Community House, Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre, Doveton Neighbourhood Centre, Springvale Neighbourhood House, North Dandenong Neighbourhood House and Hampton Park Community House. About 350 kits will be delivered to community members around October across two days, with another 350 to follow in November. Enliven health promotion and wellbeing manager Kate Lowsby said the project came about after last year’s hard lockdown. Partners at councils and food relief centres told Enliven the pressure of food insecurity was increasing. “We thought, there’s got to be another way or perspective of looking at this, something a little more empowering for those experiencing food insecurity,” Ms Lowsby explained. A pilot was run in 2020, during which 200 planter kits were distributed through a network of five different community organisations who identified clients who would be interested in receiving a planter kit.

Kate Lowsby from Enliven with Maree Cullinan, manager of Balla Balla Community Centre. 249027 Ms Lowsby said the feedback from that project was positive, with families saying they had enjoyed participating and had been motivated to continue growing their own food, thanks to the kit. “The satisfaction was there and most people had success with growing food, so that was a really positive outcome,” she said. This year, with the program backed by VicHealth funding, nine neighbourhood houses put up their hands to be involved. “During Covid we saw the essential and

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significant role of community houses in supporting the community during Covid and the recovery,” Ms Lowsby said. “The idea behind engaging neighbourhood houses is not only are they able to provide participants with access to health programs, it offers them an opportunity to engage new community members. “When they receive a planter kit, they also get the option to sign up for information about their local neighbourhood house.” The kits complete with written growing

guides translated into six different languages as well as a video on how to set up the kit. The booklet contains information about growing food, food waste, healthy eating, preservation and storage of food, to help build growers’ food literacy. It’s hoped the program will have longerterm outcomes beyond the life of the project, breaking down financial and knowledge barriers to growing and encouraging residents to connect with their local neighbourhood house or community garden for social interaction after Covid restrictions ease.

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bacterial spray if they have paid for the items and not been reimbursed. This includes industries like healthcare, retail and hospitality” said ATO assistant commissioner Karen Foat said. You still cannot claim travelling from home to work. “Generally, most people cannot claim the cost of travelling to and from work and working from home as a result of Covid-19 does not change this. For example, if you are working from home because of Covid-19 but need to go

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Mary from Oakgrove Community Centre recommends calling loved ones rather than texting.

Brooke from Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House said R U OK? Day is close to her heart.

Daniella Maloney from Foundation Learning Centre urged students to stick to a routine.

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Tips for staying OK Our community and neighbourhood houses are places of connection. During lockdown, many have continued to offer their programs and services online in a sign of just how dedicated their staff and volunteers are to the community’s wellbeing. To mark R U OK? Day last week, we asked them how they’re feeling and what tips they have for those finding lockdown six to be particularly tough. Daniella Maloney, teacher at Foundation Learning Centre, Narre Warren It’s a really hard time for students who are feeling like their world is out of their control and they are unable to predict what the future holds for them. I suggest controlling what you can, go to bed at a reasonable time (don’t think that just because you’re not attending school onsite that you can game all night), set an alarm to wake up at least an hour before your first class. Eat breakfast or have a piece of fruit, get your body moving even if it’s a stroll around the block. Work to your school timetable ensuring that you have screen time breaks. Talk to your parents, caregivers or teachers about how you are feeling, we don’t have all the answers (and are also feeling frustrated with the situation) but we are all here to support you. It is absolutely normal to not feel OK with the current situation but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, work with your teachers to break tasks down into achievable chunks and write a list so that you can tick something off at the end of the day and experience even the smallest amount of success and build from there. The first step is reaching out and saying ‘I’m not OK’. Maree Cullinan, manager at Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East Supporting people can be as simple as a phone call or a text just to let people know you are thinking of them. I support my own mental health in the same way, staying connected, meditation (we run this through the centre via teleconferencing), walking (we have staff walking challenges), reading, and gardening now the weather has improved. It is not a weakness to say you are not OK, it is a strength. Lauren McCarthy, staff member at Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East It’s OK not to be OK during challenging time. Acknowledge your feelings and try to then focus on something positive ie. seeds sprouting, wattle blooms, listening to music, reading, walking (and talking) with a friend, phone calls to loved ones. The team at Balla Balla Community Centre have recently created a step-challenge walking group where we post photos of our walks, the number of daily steps achieved and support each other. It’s a fun way to stay motivated and connected with each other while we are working from home. We are all feeling the benefits from the fresh air and exercise. We are also a very determined team – if it’s bucketing down, we walk laps of our houses much to the berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

amusement of our families. I also attended a Growing Veggies At Home workshop for Science Week and feel a little more confident in pottering about in my garden. Mary, manager at Oakgrove Community Centre, Narre Warren South Call your loved ones (family or friends) instead of texting, this makes a real positive impact in supporting their mental health. For a relaxing hobby, wear your shoes and just get outside every day for at least 15 minutes. Girija, finance officer at Oakgrove Community Centre, Narre Warren South Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude,.change how you see things. Look for the good in all situations.Take the lessons and find new opportunities to grow. Let all the extra stress, worrying and overthinking go. Brooke, booking officer at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, Berwick R U OK day is a day close to my heart. I try to ask those around to me how they are, and to truly listen, often. I let them know that they are never alone, there is always somewhere to turn. During lockdown, self-care has been paramount to me staying well. A good book, a glass of wine, a quiet walk alone - the little things help to fill my bucket. My favourite way to relax is to lay down, close my eyes and pop in some headphones and play a podcast or meditation track. Jo, manager at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, Berwick “R u OK?” is such an easy question to ask but we need to listen and look for the real answer. During these lockdowns, it’s so important that we stay connected with each other and have someone we can really talk to, and be honest with. We need that safe person to whom we can say no I’m not OK, and they will be there to support you. When you find that person, keep them! As a family we have tried to break up the ‘groundhogness’ with a special ‘cafe’ breakfast at home, a movie night with snacks, and little things that are able to brighten our days. Personally nothing can go past a little grazing platter, a cider and a Netflix binge for a good laugh (or cry) to help me reset. Steph, Soul Sisters facilitator at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House During our Soul Sisters sessions, we have been chatting about the importance of self-care and some tips and tricks to really take time out to be able to dedicate time ourselves. We made jars filled with colourful sticks and each stick had an activity or quote that that ladies could look at and do or remember. For me, someone that has battled with a generalized anxiety disorder, I cannot recommend counselling/therapy enough. Talking with a licensed therapist, has truly changed my life for the better and provided me with the tools to deal when life gets a little tough. Never be afraid or ashamed to seek help! I also love nothing more than going for a walk or sitting in the sunshine, or listening to a podcast.

Lauren from Balla Balla Community Centre is enjoying getting out in the garden.

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Amina hits high goals By Danielle Kutchel A young woman from Darfur in Sudan is encouraging others to aim high and achieve their dreams, as she takes the first steps on her own career path. Cranbourne resident Amina Ali recently graduated from university with a Bachelor of Criminology and is well on her way to becoming a social worker. The 22-year-old has overcome numerous challenges to get there. When she arrived in Australia at the age of eight, she spoke no English. She was enrolled in the Noble Park English Language School for a year to pick up the language but said that even learning the alphabet was “so difficult”. Nevertheless, she persisted with the backing of her family. “My dad wanted his children to succeed and become the better tomorrow,” she said. She managed to learn the alphabet in just months, and started primary school in grade four. She had support from charitable organisations that helped encourage her in her studies. But Amina said she struggled in year 12 too, with people recommending she do VCAL as they didn’t think she would be capable of VCE. “I felt like people doubted me, like I couldn’t make it. “But ever since I was in primary school, I was a hard worker and a pusher,” she said.

She made it through mainstream VCE English and got good scores in Legal Studies and History, then moved on to a Diploma in Family and Youth Intervention before enrolling at university. “I felt like it was a dream come true,” she said. Amina paid tribute to her friends, who created a support network around her to help her succeed, and her “incredible” high school English teacher Mr Shinkfield, her history teacher Mr Lenard, and her university teachers Dr Graham and Professor Watson. She said she’ll focus on the job hunt once Covid restrictions ease, but has her sights set on social work. “A lot of the kids in the Sudanese community are all over the media for being involved in crime. “By them reading stories like mine, I want to make a change.” Amina said she also wants to encourage young people in her community to achieve whatever their own dream is. “Everybody is great in their own way and everything is achievable if you put your mind to it, she said. “We need to support them in whatever they wish to endeavour.”

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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed

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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”

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It provides a financial plan Most business owners should have some idea of what they want to make by the end of the financial year and putting a plan in place simply helps you understand how you are going to get there. This does not need to be complicated, but the devil really is in the detail. Laying out a monthly plan of what should be coming in and what should be going out not only keeps you on track to achieve your end goal but also helps you forecast where you are likely to end up early on. Improve financial discipline The old adage ‘what gets measured gets managed’ applies very much here since a budget requires you to define what you expect to receive in sales each month as well as what you plan to spend. I have met many business owners who don’t pay themselves a monthly salary, they simply take what’s left over or what they think the business can afford. In some instances, no provision is made for Superannuation since there is an

expectation that this can simply be taken at the end of the year but the more this is put off, the more cash needs to be found and the harder it is to do it. Manage costs If you have a credit card, when the monthly bill arrives, is the total more or less than you had expected? Invariably, the bill is higher than you had hoped because all those small expenditures add up. By setting a monthly expectation of what you plan to spend and then comparing what actually happened, you will find it easier to keep expenses under control. It will also enable you to identify unexpected expenditures and hence make allowance for them in the future. See underlying trends. If you are familiar with Excel, then producing a graphical representation of your income and your expenses is very worthwhile for it allows you to determine underlying trends. I recommend three separate charts for sales, expenses and net profit and for each, you will need to plot your cumulative monthly budget and your cumulative actual figures (i.e. effectively comparing ‘Year to Date’ figures for each). This will allow you to spot deviations from your plan early on and hence enable you to take action sooner rather than later. It’s a Stress Reliever! If you go to a doctor and tell him or her that you are stressed, then a good doctor will typically ask you what it is you feel powerless about since stress is a symptom of a lack of control. Although it may not necessarily be pleasant, knowing your financial position is always far more preferable than being unaware since you then have an opportunity to better understand why things are where they are and hence what you can actually do about it. Ian Ash ACC, AInstIB, Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs. com.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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explore, learn and play in an inviting learning environment. Explorers believes every child has a deep curiosity that drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. Their goal is to embrace this curiosity, challenge each child’s thinking and facilitate their eagerness to learn and understand. Reasons to choose Explorers for your child include: The curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, values the child as strong, capable and resilient, and full of

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free choice in exploring their learning environment. There is an ‘Explorers Enrichment’ Program to complement your child’s learning – including speech therapy, music and movement, language and sustainability. The nutritious menu, created by in-house chefs, exceeds the Nutrition Australia healthy eating guidelines and caters for all dietary requirements and individual needs. Places at Explorers Beaconsfield are limited and filling fast! For an offer of enrolment and the latest information, register your interest at eel.com.au or phone 1300 000 335.

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A nurturing environment Selecting an Early Learning Centre for your child can come with other changes, such as a return to work by the primary caregiver. At Heritage College Early Learning Centre, our team understands that moving into the early years of learning can be filled with many questions. Our caring staff are on hand to provide support and assistance through the early years’ journey. We focus on the development of the whole child through physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual learning. This begins with striving to ensure each child feels supported, secure and confident, with educators encouraging creativity and exploration every day. Fostering positive learning environments indoors and out, our educators nurture a love of learning in each child. Our early learners are introduced to Christian values through our Early Encounters program. We also offer the popular Bush Kinder program which focuses on play-based learning and encourages children to develop self-confidence in their abilities and curiosity about the world around them. Children build crucial social connections as they participate in a range of fun and inspiring activities on-campus, and we find that the friendships developed during the early years remain through to Primary and beyond. As our Early Learning Centres are positioned conveniently on two campus locations, Early Learners often participate in shared sports and other college events during the school term. Being part of a large college community means your child will enjoy opportunities at a younger age, including science, art, sport and language. Throughout the year, children enrolled in the Early Learning programs develop school readiness skills, learning through play which provides children with vital skills required for

Developing curiosity and self-confidence are key parts of early years education. their first year of Primary school. Located in Officer and Narre Warren South, our centres deliver Early Learning programs with the option of continuing into the Primary

school on campus. In partnership with Primary educators, the Step into Prep program ensures a smooth adjustment from the early years’ program into your child’s first year of

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Healthy tummies, minds By Gabriella Payne The age old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ has ensured many children stay healthy and strong with a nutritious, balanced diet for years now - and it’s still just as relevant a saying as any. To help your children thrive in the classroom, it’s important to be feeding them a healthy, nutritious diet filled with all the energy they need to grow and flourish as young students. But when life gets busy, it can be hard to ensure the food your family’s eating is covering all the necessary bases, so why not use these handy tips to help boost your child’s brain power? Firstly: start your day the right way. Breakfast is often overlooked and sometimes rushed, but this morning meal is one of the most important of the day. Fuelling up before school with a healthy balanced breakfast will ensure your child has all the energy they need to play, learn and power on throughout the day. Whole grain cereals and toast are always a quick, easy option and for the colder months, why not try some porridge? Fresh fruit smoothies, yoghurt, eggs and beans are all other quick, nutritious ideas… the ideas are limitless. A healthy lunchbox made up of a mixture of foods will keep your kids happy and eating healthily, and to save on time, try preparing it the night before. Opt for fresh, unprocessed foods such as pieces of fruit and tubs of yoghurt as sweet treats and avoid processed, sugary foods which provide little to no nutritional value. A good old fashioned sandwich with whole-

meal bread is always a good lunch time staple, and remind your kids to drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you struggle to get your kids to drink water, why not try adding a splash of lemon juice,

or getting them a fun, colourful water bottle to drink out of? Dinner ideas are endless, but as long as you’re getting plenty of veggies, some protein and other important nutrients in your diet,

your kids will be perfectly placed to make the most out of their education. And the last tip? By eating healthily yourself, you’ll be leading by example and be a healthy eating role model for your kids into the future.

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Produce, menu changes are key to Revival survival

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Community makes Aviva Aviva Communities Officer was founded out of a deep respect for our home owners, putting them at the heart of everything we do. When you move to Aviva Communities Officer, you are not just moving house – but joining a vibrant community of likeminded friends and neighbours. At Aviva Communities Officer the choices are all yours. From the range of modern home designs that achieve a six-star plus energy rating, open plan living with best solar orientation providing your home with year-round sunshine. You will find the highest standard of inclusions that form part of your home purchase price, not at additional cost to you. When it comes to getting out and about,

our Officer community is perfectly positioned to enjoy easy access to major road networks, including the Princes Highway and the Princes Freeway. The recently upgraded Officer Railway Station also provides public transport services only a short distance away. Aviva Communities Officer is our response to meet the very real and everyday demands of over 55’s living – with our mission to provide Homeowners with more choice, financial control and certainty in their future. Enquire now and start your journey to your new home and enjoying your new way of living life! Call Andrew on 0455-245-438 or visit avivacommunities.com.au

Covid has changed the landscape for many businesses local, national and international and some sectors are doing it substantially harder than others. Hospitality businesses for example, many closed, unable to operate, many permanently closed so those fortunate enough to remain open, they have had to adapt to survive. One such local business is the iconic Revival Cafe in Berwick. Renowned for top quality coffee, great staff and a simple but fresh takeaway offering it has, like many other businesses, had to make changes. “We have had to focus on simple products, reduce our wastage, cut down some of our operating hours and keep it lean staff wise to remain open,” owner Pete Lumley says. “Interestingly we had a surge of interest in functions due to our smaller venue, it’s intimate and we can adapt easily to differing requirements so that’s definitely an avenue we will be exploring once open permanently. “We still have our regulars supporting us and we are just so thankful to them, but in saying that, there has also been a swing in pace, we seem to have a lot of new customers, I assume due to the five kilometre limit and people having changes to their work and living habits. We like many others have struggled with the ‘open again, shut again’” scenario which makes planning excessively difficult. We like many others have lost a lot of secured bookings, its just so changeable. “With spring upon us, and summer looming, we like so many other businesses just want to get our planning in place knowing we will be open, and hopefully have a

Owner of Cafe Revival Peter Lumley 250550 great period into summer and xmas” Revival has changes coming upon reopening, changing up the brunch menu, adding new items into the Bar, taking function bookings and reopening our Bar nights with great tapas, and great tunes We also are looking for a couple of people to join our team and have a chef position and Barista position available now, so if you are interested, or know someone who maybe be interested, look in the employment section of this paper.” Or call Pete on 0424 492 061.

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South East Orthodontics, which has been servicing and supporting Casey for more than 20 years, is excited to announce it has moved to a new, purpose built practice on Clyde Road. To ensure the new premises are Covid safe, South East Orthodontics sought the advice of Professor Laurie Walsh from Queensland University and Steven Kent from the Doherty Institute. South East Orthodontics offers clinical excellence using the latest orthodontic developments and techniques. Dr Kip Homewood and Dr Nishan Fernando are assisted by a highly trained team who ensure the best possible treatment outcome for all patients. Dr Homewood is a highly trained specialist orthodontist. Kip completed his Bachelor of Dental Science degree at the University of Melbourne. He then completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery in Canada. He has been a specialist or-

Dr Kip Homewood. thodontist since 2000. Kip loves orthodontics and the results achieved from treatment. South East Orthodontics, Suite 5, Level 1/18-24 Clyde Road, Berwick, phone: 9330 0702.

Play is the child’s natural way of communicating and has a range of therapeutic benefits, promoting positive health and well-being. In the face of uncertainty in the current climate children can become overwhelmed by fear and loss. Children often express their feelings and thoughts through their play, problematic behaviours, regression, emotional withdrawal and low self-esteem. Play Therapy is a developmentally sensitive approach to supporting the mental health needs of children, young people and families. Children can “play out” their experiences and feelings using toys, games, and materials, each of which facilitate the child’s self-expression.

WE MAKE CASEY CARDINIA SMILE Orthodontic Treatment for children and adults utilising the latest technologies including SureSmile, Invisalign, lingual and clear appliances.

Help for foot and leg pain It seems Covid-19 lockdowns have contributed to a significant increase in foot and knee pain and injuries worldwide. This is largely due to an increase in slips and falls around the house with people wearing slippery socks or non-supportive shoes, like slippers, for extended periods. We spoke to one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, Dr. Paul Dowie from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, to find out why this might be the case. “When people return to normal work

and exercise, after an extended period of decreased physical activity, the body can lose condition increasing the risk of overuse syndromes and tissue stress resulting in injuries,” says Dr Dowie. Foot & Leg Pain Clinics, has been successfully assisting adults, children, seniors and professional athletes with common and complex foot and leg concerns for the past 25 years. You can make an appointment with Dr. Dowie at Foot & Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick. Call 1300 328 300.

The trained Play Therapist utilises the therapeutic powers of play to help children overcome and heal from and address emotional, behavioural, social and psychological difficulties. Play Therapy can help children build selfesteem, promote creative problem solving, gain new social skills, learn to express emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. Play & Creative Therapies is opening soon in Officer. For more information about the services Play & Creative Therapies offer or if required online sessions are currently available, please contact Jenny on 0404 218 731 or email: info@playandcreativetherapies.com.au

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ing the Bulls to a second-place finish. EASTERN PREMIER TEAM OF THE YEAR B - Nick Evans (South Croydon), Kris Pendelbury (Balwyn), Robin Nahas (North Ringwood) HB - Tristan Tweedle (Norwood), Ryan Morrison (Noble Park), Simon White (Doncaster East) C - Daniel Cooper (South Croydon), Kyle Martin (Noble Park), Alex Greenwood (Vermont) HF - Blake Pearson (Norwood), Jordan Lisle (Balwyn), Lachlan Wynd (Rowville) F - Harrison Money (Berwick), James Wilsen (South Croydon), Charlie Haley (Balwyn) R - Jake Spencer (Doncaster), Lachlan Johns

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Incentivise on a roll By David Nagel Racing’s a funny game – and anything can happen between now and the first Tuesday in November – but Pakenham may have its second Melbourne Cup winner in its midst after Incentivise created a huge impression at Flemington on Saturday. Now trained at Tynong by Peter Moody, the boom five-year-old gelding retained favouritism for this year’s Melbourne Cup with an all-the-way victory in the $1million Group-1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at headquarters. The son of Shamus Award/Miss Argyle has now won seven consecutive races, with Saturday’s win the first for the Moody camp after transferring from the care of Queensland trainer Steve Tregea. Under Tregea’s care, Incentivise won his last four races by a combined total of 38 lengths including a 12-length romp in the $200,000 Group-3 Tatts Cup (24000m) at Eagle Farm in June. Moody said there was still more to come from his new stable star, who is looking to become just the second horse from Pakenham to win the race that stops the nation. Local trainer Ray ‘Darby’ Webster prepared Dark Felt for victory from his Racecourse Road stables in 1943. “There’s nice improvement to come,” Moody told Racing.com after the race. “As we saw today, the further he gets into a race he builds nicely, so even though they got to him, you knew he was going to keep going and it’s very encouraging at this stage of the spring. “We’ve only got one more run between now and the cup, which will probably be the Turnbull (Stakes).” In-form jockey Brett Prebble used his initiative, taking Incentivise to an early lead and dictating the race from pole position. Prebble stacked up the field at the 600, before asking Incentivise for an effort, with the star prospect delivering with the fastest 200 metres of the race – running 10.97 between the 400 and 200-metre poles to open up a racewinning advantage. Incentivise fought off a late challenge from group-1 winners, Mo’unga and Sir Dragonet, to win by half a length on the line.

Thumbs up for the spring! Trainer Peter Moody and in-form jockey Brett Prebble celebrate the Group-1 victory of Incentivise. 250489 Prebble was full of praise for the five-yearold after his first race ride on the rising star of Australian racing. “I had to ask him for a little bit of speed from the barrier, but that’s totally understandable because he’s coming back from longer trips,” Prebble said. “I was pretty keen to take the front and I thought he had a nice enough time in front, he got his action good, he was on his right leg and it was game over. “He was really balanced and is a really relaxed sort of horse, which is a real bonus, you can dig him from the gate and he floats along… he’s underneath you but he’s not aggressive. “I tried to give him as soft a run as I could, because I thought we’ve got a long way to go (this spring). “They came at him, I let them get about him, but then when I asked him for an effort and he dug deep and won. “If I let him go at the top of the straight I think he would have opened up and give them more to chase, but I tried to give him that softer run, first time out over the mile, and we got away with it.”

Prebble said Incentivise was the real deal, and gave him the impression that he would measure up against the best stayers in the business on the first Tuesday in November in the Melbourne Cup. “He does, and the figures tell you that,” Prebble said. “Figures don’t lie and the computer boys will tell you that what he does has his ratings through the roof. “It’s a long way to go, a lot of water to go under the bridge. “I’ve been in this position before but you have to be here on the first Tuesday in November in the same form as he showed today. “As long as Pete (Moody) can keep him healthy and the horse is good within himself, I think he’s good enough to win it. “But, as I said, there’s a lot of water to go under the bridge.” Tregea, a Toowoomba-based trainer who has a reputation for being one of Australia’s leading horse traders, bred and still part owns Incentivise after selling a half share to prominent owner-partnership Brae Sokolski and Ozzie Kheir.

In a season of so much promise in the AFL Outer East Premier Division, Pakenham has re-appointed the entirety of its coaching group for 2022, with the Lions steadily improving this year despite another season of Covid disruptions. The Lions announced last week that senior coach Ash Green - who backed up his 2019 Division 1 grand final appearance with a fourth-placed finish in 2021 - will go around again after becoming one of the danger teams in the league’s top flight despite many predicting the club would struggle in the top-tier with their young list. Shane Easton is also locked in once again as the reserves coach, Tom Dalton will coach the Under 19s again and Ian Shaw is once again the main man for the senior women’s team. “Ash Green, Shane Easton, Tom Dalton and Ian Shaw worked tirelessly to keep the playing groups together after no football in 2020, their enthusiasm towards their respective teams kept the players focused and committed throughout the season,” the club said. “The Committee wanted to ensure that not only the coaches have their support but as a club we wanted to provide consistency to our playing groups, members, supporters and sponsors.” Around the Outer East, Narre Warren has also moved to re-sign senior coach Shane Dwyer, who will be hoping to get in a full season with its main man. Olinda Ferny Creek - who rapidly improved in 2021 - has locked away its senior coach Brendan Donovan, who will be entering his seventh season in charge in 2022. “Brendan has built an incredibly strong history in the “Red & White”, with many accolades along the way including being an Eastern Region Senior Coach of the Year, as well as a Division 1 Premiership Coach,” the Bloods said on social media. “Brendan has well and truly embraced the challenge of AFLOE Premier football, continually evolving as a coach and continually driving our players and officials to “keep getting better”. “With a great mix of experience and an enormous amount of youth starting to push through, he’s genuinely excited about what lies ahead for our Senior list, next year and for many years ahead.” Doveton, meanwhile, has appointed former Eastern Football League star Michael Cardamone as its new coach for 2022. See page 27 for more details.

Pakenham coach Ash Green is locked in for another season at Toomuc Reserve. Picture: TYLER LEWIS

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Young stars shining in the territory By Nick Creely

New Doveton coach Michael Cardamone has a big job to at Robinson Oval.

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Doves lure champ to Robinson Oval By Nick Creely Doveton has appointed its next senior football coach as it looks to move on from a tough 2021 season, with the Doves securing the services of a champion forward. Michael Cardamone has inked the deal as playing coach of the Doves, with the Eastern Football League champ - who has kicked 626 goals from 284 senior games with Blackburn, Forest Hill, The Basin, Coldstream and Aquinas Old Collegians - a major coup for the club. Some of Cardamone’s playing achievements include grand final appearances at Forest Hill and The Basin and a premiership with Aquinas. He has also been named in the East-

ern Football Netball League Teams of the Year on multiple occasions. The excitement machine will work closely with re-appointed director of football Martin Stillman, who will run and manage the coaching box on game day. He has served as senior assistant at Forest Hill and The Basin previously and was appointed senior playing coach of Coldstream in 2017. “After a very extensive selection process we would like to thank all the applicants who tendered for the position. The club was humbled by the calibre of candidates that applied and presented,” the club said in a statement. “The coaching appointment subcommittee were unanimous that Michael was the candi-

date whose presentation exceeded all our prerequisites regarding club culture, match day tactics, community and club values, leadership, and player development at the club. “Michael is extremely enthusiastic to get to work and lead our club on its future journey, with an eye to the development of the young players on the clubs list and to provide the best football environment at the club to ensure all players can reach their maximum potential. “We welcome to the Doves, Michael his wife Renee and children, Chloe and Max.” Cardamone replaces club great and 2019 premiership coach Daniel Charles, who parted ways with the club at the conclusion of this season.

Two of the south east’s brightest young cricketing prospects featured in the Darwin and District Cricket Competition grand final on the weekend, with Ashley Chandrasinghe (Casey-South Melbourne) and Yash Pednekar (Richmond/ North Dandenong) in the thick of the action at DXC Arena. While the pair’s side, Waratah, went down to a rampaging Southern Districts team led by a superb century from NSW and Sydney Thunder contracted batsman Matt Gilkes, it capped off a highly successful season in the Top End for the pair who will now set their sights on the Victorian Premier Cricket season. Chandrasinghe - the prodigiously talented opener who was shooting for three centuries on the trot - once again led the way with his side winning the toss and batting, and compiled a patient and gritty 63 from 153 balls before succumbing to the probing line and length of Frankston Peninsula star Brodie Symons who finally found a way through the defences of the young star. The left-hander finished the Darwin season with some absurdly impressive numbers - 1225 runs in all tournaments at an average of 55.6 from 29 innings as he demonstrated why he’s one of the most impressive and exciting young prospects in Victoria. He notched up scores of 85, 59 not out, 99, 172 and 156 in a season that saw him top the runs chart in the competition and also spend more than 500 minutes at the crease more than any other player in the competition. Pednekar - who is steadily developing his game - didn’t get going in the grand final and was dismissed early for four, showed promising signs throughout his season in the Top End, compiling 363 runs and three half-centuries. His best knocks included a 52 in the semi-final as he racked up an opening stand with Chandrasinghe worth 109, while the talented batsman also knocked up 70 in a fluent knock against Palmerston in Round 8.

Social media helping greyhounds to find a new home Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is turning to social media to help it maintain the momentum of one of its most well-known and popular initiatives – the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP). GAP is an initiative aimed at finding loving family homes for greyhounds who have retired from the racetrack. Due to Covid-restrictions and lockdowns, GAP has been unable to hold an adoption day since April, which means one of the few ways to advertise and promote greyhound adoption is currently via social media. One story that highlights how effective the social media element can be is that of how Kylee from Korumburra found her new family member, Lilith. After seeing a GAP Facebook post shared on a friend’s personal page, Kylee became very interested and showed her husband. “It was he who pointed out Lilith,” Kylee said. “We loved her colourings and smiley face and from there we decided we were both keen to meet her.” Lilith (or Lil for short) is now a certified member of their family. “She’s affectionate, to us as well as anyone she has met so far,” Kylee said. “She doesn’t bark, is great to walk on a lead, she loves her walks and we just fell in love with her when we met her, we only wish we’d adopted sooner,” Kylee said. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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splashed all around her water bucket…she stands her two front legs in it and stomps about…. not great to clean up, but it is funny.” Greyhounds that are adopted via the GAP

program undergo a thorough temperament assessment to ensure that they are safe around small dogs and that they are safe to go unmuzzled in public with a novice pet owner. Some greyhounds that enter the program will also undergo a period of foster care prior to adoption. During the foster period, volunteers located across Victoria offer their homes and their time to assist the greyhounds with their transition from the track, and life in a kennel environment, to life in a family home. The Prison Pet Partnership also sees inmates at two of Victoria’s minimum security prisons act as foster carers, with the greyhounds living on-site for six weeks whilst they undergo training and socialisation. Once a greyhound is ready for adoption, they are carefully matched with a potential home – with staff aiming to maximise the chances of a successful adoption. Staffs assess a potential adopter’s expectations, lifestyle and requirements, including whether or not they already have other pets. Adopters are then paired with a greyhound that is most likely to meet their expectations. Until adoption days can resume, social media is the best way for GAP to spread the word about greyhounds needing homes. Those interested in GAP can find more information on the GAP website or visit the Greyhound Adoption Program Facebook page.

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