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Spring fun in lockdown

By Danielle Kutchel With restrictions easing and the weather slowly getting warmer and brighter, there was plenty of fun to be had at playgrounds around Casey in the final week of the school holidays. Luca was among those letting out those lockdown jitters on the play equipment.

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Luca at Ray Bastin Reserve, Narre Warren.

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Unwanted record The latest crime stats are in, and once again, Casey is leading the pack – in the most horrific way possible.

The City of Casey has recorded the highest number of family violence incidents of any local government area in Victoria.

According to the Crime Statistics Agency, total family incidents rose to 5487 for the year ending in June, up 434 incidents from the same time in 2020.

The 8.6 per cent increase in family violence incidents over the past 12 months in Casey is a jump to levels not seen since 2017.

It’s an uncomfortable truth for us to live with, knowing that what’s going on behind closed doors is often unpleasant, to say the absolute least.

And it begs the question: what are we actually doing about this problem?

The first thing to remember is that if you need to leave your home due to domestic violence, you are allowed to even in lockdown.

Help is most definitely available to you.

As for what that help looks like, there are various organisations working hard across Casey to combat the violence, including WAYSS and Victoria Police.

The State Government announced earlier this year it would be setting up a new Orange Door facility in Dandenong, with access points in Casey and Cardinia.

This is intended to make it easier to access family violence support in the burgeoning area. The Orange Door brings together work-

ers from across specialist family violence, child and family, Aboriginal and men’s services to deliver risk assessments, safety planning and crisis assistance, as well as vital connections to ongoing support such as counselling.

At a council level, the City of Casey says it is focusing on prevention of family violence – although, as Daniel Osborne, manager of safer communities at the council, said, identifying the cause of the issues is “a complex matter” with a range of contributing factors.

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New toys a joy for kids

Family violence is still on the rise in the City of Casey.

Family violence explodes again

By Shelby Brooks and Danielle Kutchel Family violence incidents have increased by almost nine per cent in the last year in the City of Casey, according to new statistics.

The Crime Statistics Agency has released its latest round of stats on the state of crime in Victoria, to the year ending June 2021.

The agency reported total family incidents rose to 5487 for the year ending in June, up 434 incidents from the same time in 2020.

This is the highest number of recorded family incidents of any local government area in Victoria.

The 8.6 per cent increase in family violence incidents in the past 12 months is the largest increase since 2018.

The family violence incident rate in Casey now sits at 1485.2 per 100,000 of the population, compared to the Victorian rate of 1399.1 per 100,000.

In comparison, total family incidents only rose by 1.8 per cent in the shire of Cardinia.

In the City of Greater Dandenong, family violence rose by 0.3 per cent to a rate of 1695.8 per 100,000.

Once again, the City of Casey has the dubious honour of the highest number of family violence incidents in the southern metro policing region, with the City of Greater Dandenong a distant second at 2787 incidents to June 2021.

Young women between the ages of 25-34 years of age are the largest group of victims in Casey with a startling 1,449 women in that group affected by family violence.

Alarmingly, family violence stalking in Casey has also risen by 32 per cent in the past year along with an increase in family violence order breaches in Casey rising by 15 per cent.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin blamed the increase on the State Government, stating harsh restrictions and extended lockdowns have caused extreme economic, social and mental health stresses.

“With so many frontline police enforcing Daniel Andrews’ mandates, it’s no wonder that family violence has spiked, and fewer victims are getting the support they desperately need,” Mr Battin, who holds the shadow portfolios of Police, Emergency Services, Corrections and Community Safety and Victim Support, said.

“Labor’s failed Covid-19 response has taken family violence from bad to worse. Casey families desperately need a new plan to reverse this trend.”

A Victorian Government spokesperson reminded residents that leaving home to escape family violence was permitted during lockdown and said help was available to those who need it.

The spokesperson added that the increasing trend started prior to the pandemic, which

they attributed to a greater awareness of family violence in the community and increased access to support after the state’s Royal Commission into Family Violence.

“Mr Battin doesn’t understand how family violence reporting works,” the spokesperson said.

“We have more police in Victoria enforcing breaches of family violence orders and holding perpetrators to account – and because of our record investments we have greater service capacity to help victims recover and rebuild their lives.”

Elsewhere in Casey, there was good news on the crime front, with crime more generally down 9.4 per cent.

Casey recorded 15,742 criminal incidents in the past year, compared to 17,383 last year.

Stealing from a motor vehicle was the most common crime, with 1822 incidents recorded in Casey compared to 2840 in the previous year.

Breaches of public health orders, however, increased sharply to 1273, compared to 267 in the previous year.

If you need assistance for family violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero.

The Berwick Toy Library has received an $8000 grant to help improve their toy collection.

Berwick Toy Library president Ashlea Knight said as a not-for-profit group with low membership fees, they relied on the generosity of organisations.

“We were excited to receive this grant from Stockland and appreciate their support,” she said.

“New items are always popular because we are able to purchase items to meet specific needs and requests of our members.”

The funding comes from Stockland’s 2021 CARE Grant, awarding $8000 to seven local community groups in the City of Casey.

“With the grant, we were able to expand our puzzles and games collection to cater for the growing age of our members and support remote learning with more advanced games and puzzles.,” Ms Knight said.

“These new items encourage development of fine motor, early literacy, early numeracy and social skills in children.”

Toy Libraries provide the opportunity for families to access a wide range of toys, puzzles, games, ride-ons and outdoor equipment without high purchase costs and storage requirements.

Ms Knight said although not operating during the pandemic, demand for the toy library’s service had increased.

“As families are spending more time at home due to the pandemic, we have seen a steady rise in membership interest,” she said.

“While our toy library is currently closed due to the lockdown, we can’t wait to have our families back borrowing from our collection again.

“We are attempting to support our members during lockdown by sharing a variety of home play ideas and digital resources.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Beth Luppino, acting CEO of Casey Cardinia Libraries

What does your work at the library involve?

I am lucky to lead this passionate, dedicated and creative library team, and I have a particular focus on the delivery of library services to our customers. I absolutely love books but I also really love the programs, and warm inviting spaces we have to offer our community.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

I play the guitar (not all that well, but I’m still claiming it).

What is your favourite cuisine?

I love Calabrese cooking and have discovered the secret – cheese (lots) and love.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

I am inspired by different people for different reasons. As a lover of the arts, great performers – classical and contemporary always bring me joy. However, more importantly I gain inspiration from those that leave a positive imprint on the world every day, in both small and big ways. The everyday heroes!

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

Secret family recipe for Pasta e fagioli – my husband reckons it is worthy of a ‘real’ Italian.

If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do?

Allocate lots of funding to libraries!

What are you most looking forward to when lockdown ends?

We are going to join all the other Aussies who have recently invested in campervans on the road to some idyllic beach destination and dive into the surf. Can’t wait.

Why are libraries so important for the community?

Your library card is your ticket to endless possibilities. Find things out, spend some time, meet with friends, enjoy free entertainment, do a class, do some work – what other free community space offers all that? Libraries provide essential free and welcoming spaces

Meet Beth! for all people to gather, learn and grow. The people that staff libraries are dedicated to the welfare of community and driven with a passion to create lifelong learning opportunities for all people – with lots of fun along the way.

What do you love about the Casey/Cardinia community?

I’m a local and also grew up here – I have returned to this region to enjoy the beautiful

Picture: SUPPLIED landscapes, great schools, and work with the Casey/Cardinia community. I meet lots of wonderful families and individuals through my work, local activities and through my daughter’s school. The people in this region are friendly – and diverse. This growing region is so interesting and rewarding to be a part of.

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THREE … facts about daylight savings

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A New Zealand entomologist (insect researcher) is reportedly the first person to have official proposed daylight savings in 1895. George Vernon Hudson suggested moving clocks ahead in spring so he could collect more bugs in the evening.

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In 1916, Germany became the first country to officially adopt Daylight Saving Time. It was born out of an effort to conserve coal during World War I, and Britain, along with many other European nations, was quick to follow the Germans’ lead.

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Pets may notice the time change.

Since humans set the routines for their fluffy loved ones, dogs and cats living indoors and even cows are disrupted when, say, you bring their food an hour late or come to milk them later than usual, according the CSIRO Livestock Industries.

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Rates interest freeze push

By Danielle Kutchel The Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association has welcomed the City of Casey’s continued freeze on penalty interest on rates.

At its council meeting on Tuesday 21 September, Casey’s three administrators unanimously supported the motion to continue to implement freezes on interest on outstanding rates until 31 December 2021, and to not pursue legal action to recover outstanding rates during this period.

But while the Association welcomed this move, a spokesperson said the freeze should continue beyond the end of the year.

“Currently the freeze has only been extended to until December, but it really needs to be kept in place until well beyond this,” Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association spokes-

person Brendan Browne said.

“The penalty interest council charges is currently 10 per cent. It would be very harsh if council started applying this penalty interest on outstanding rates as early as January 2022.

“Council has recently recorded a $12 million surplus for the last financial year, so they can clearly afford to show the people of Casey a little bit of compassion and leniency in these difficult times.”

The Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association said the freeze should be extended.

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Pop-up pushes Casey jab

By Danielle Kutchel A new pop-up vaccination centre in Hampton Park has the capacity to vaccinate hundreds of people per day, as Victoria inches towards its jab targets.

The pop-up at Arthur Wren Hall is a walk-in clinic and will be open until Friday 8 October, with AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria and Pfizer available.

It has capacity to give out 300 doses per day.

Vaccination tables and waiting areas are spaced for social distancing, and a doctor is on call for anyone who needs assistance.

Nurse immuniser Edgar Tan said language was no barrier to attendance, with interpreters on call to help with accurate translation of health information.

“Come and get jabbed so we can open up,” he said.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas visited the site on Tuesday 5 October and said it was vital that Hampton Park residents come out to get their shots.

“Hampton Park vaccination rates are improving but with 300 jabs a day on offer at the hub, we need those who need the vax to get down to the hub,” he said.

“No appointment is necessary, just turn up, roll up your sleeve and get the jab.

“This simple act will help you, help your

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Sriyanka was among those who walked into the hall on Tuesday to get her Covid vaccination.

She said she chose to get jabbed to keep herself and her family safe.

“I don’t want anybody to have it from me,” she explained.

“I would like the pandemic to end soon and get back to life.”

She urged the community not to put their lives at risk by avoiding vaccination.

“Don’t listen to nonsense from other people. Just do what is right so we can get our lives back,” she said.

Another man who visited on Tuesday and

wished to remain anonymous likened the Covid vaccination to those for measles and other infectious diseases, saying that these also faced some opposition originally.

“The process has been gone through,” he said, referring to the development of the Covid vaccine.

“Accept what is there. Vaccines work,” he said.

The pop-up opened in the same week that Victoria recorded the highest number of Covid cases of any state in Australia since the pandemic began, with 1763 local cases on Tuesday 5 October.

Also on Tuesday, authorities announced that cases in the City of Casey had tripled. The LGA recorded 131 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 719.

120 of those cases are in postcode 3805.

There are also 62 active cases in postcode 3976, and 231 in postcode 3977.

Casey has been an area of concern for health authorities for some weeks, with cases rising steadily.

Also this week, health authorities announced tier 2 sites would no longer be uploaded to the coronavirus exposure site list.

Social media users have expressed concern at an apparent delay in the Department of Health uploading details of new exposure sites

to its website.

However, the Department insisted there was no delay and said exposure sites were listed as soon as they become known and are verified.

Not all sites get uploaded online; for example, schools have not been added to the list for several months.

If the Department is confident all contacts have been identified and contacted, and there is no risk to the public, the site will not be added to the list.

Authorities have said there can be delays in positive cases admitting where they’ve been – something that’s also been stated by contact tracers in social media forums – which means some sites take longer to be identified.

As well, if a positive case is too sick to be interviewed, their whereabouts will be unknown until an interview can be conducted.

The Department also backdates exposure periods by two days for positive cases – counting back 48 hours from the onset of symptoms – when it identifies exposure sites.

For more information on exposure sites, vaccination centre locations or where to get tested, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au The Arthur Wren Hall vaccination centre is open until Friday 8 October, from 9.30am4pm, and is located on Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park.

Question: What are we doing about family violence?

From page 1 He said the Council was working closely with support agencies to advocate for the services needed to meet increasing demand in the community.

The announcement of the new Orange Door facility in the south east was a welcome one, he said.

And the council also has its own Family Violence Prevention strategy, as well as staff dedicated to addressing the key drivers of violence against women, he said – and as the crime statistics show, it is largely women who are affected by family violence.

The strategy states that the City of Casey is committed to promoting gender equity and preventing family violence.

It recognises the role the Council can play in promoting safe environments across the community, and the role that council services play in the support system.

Indeed, the City of Casey has a history of engaging in projects designed to tackle family violence from the start – from the Safer Casey Partnership in the early 2000s, to the Challenge Family Violence Project 20132015 that saw Casey join forces with Cardinia Shire, the City of Greater Dandenong and Monash Health.

Casey has received $3,232,763 in State Government funding since 2015-16 under the Community Crime Prevention program

teams have been conducting proactive IVO and bail compliance checks too, to help prevent family violence from occurring.

The government has committed to implementing all 227 recommendations to come out of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, which was completed in 2015 and reported back to the government in 2016.

As of 30 November 2020, 167 had been implemented.

For more information on the City of Casey’s Family Violence Prevention Strategy, visit casey.vic.gov.au/policies-strategies/ family-violence-prevention-strategy For council help with family violence, visit casey.vic.gov.au and search for ‘family violence’.

Essential family violence help services: Contact WAYSS, Family Violence and Housing support for Melbourne on 9791 6111, or after hours 1800 627 727.

Safe Steps is a 24/7 family violence response centre for confidential crisis support, information and accommodation.

Phone Safe Steps on 1800 015 188, email safesteps@safesteps.org.au or web chat at safesteps.org.au Men who are worried about their behaviour can contact the Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491.

In an emergency call Triple Zero for police or ambulance.

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The Orange Door is coming to the south east to help address family violence. for 27 community safety grants.

The council also provides training to front-line workers who interact with at-risk community members on how to support them or refer them on to support.

Elsewhere, the State Government has funded an additional 225 frontline police in the Dandenong Division, among which are 33 family violence specialist police.

There has been a focus on improving po-

lice awareness of and training in response to family violence, through the Centre of Learning for Family Violence.

There are dedicated Family Violence Investigation Units, Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation teams within VicPol that provide welfare checks and safety planning for high-risk affected family members over the pandemic.

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LENSCAPE

With school returning, school speed zones are returning too.

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School speed zones return Term Four has officially begun for Victorian Government schools, with school speed zones enforced from 8am on Monday 4 October.

As students begin a phased return to classrooms, motorists should expect an increase in road, pedestrian and bicycle traffic at drop-off and pick-up times.

Motorists are urged to be patient, adhere to the school speed zone limits and take extra care when driving near schools.

Some school speed zones are permanent, while others operate from 8am to 9.30am, and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays until the end of the school term.

In most cases, the speed limit during school speed zone times is: 40km/h, when the original speed limit is less than 80km/h; and 60km/h, when the original speed limit is 80km/h or higher.

School bus services are operating as normal. Parents of children using bus services are encouraged to talk to their children about practising good hand hygiene, social distancing where they can, and respecting the clearance zone around bus drivers.

For more information on safety measures and the staged return to on-site schooling, visit education.vic.gov.au

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs down Enough is enough, we should fully open now and let those who don’t want the vaccine, to take their chances. We have been dictated to for far too long, don’t listen to the vocal minorities. The silent majority are waiting for sanity to return.

Thumbs down For the fact we can’t get essential clothing and footwear for our kids in a store and postage takes way too long and get stuck all around the country.

Thumbs up To the 41 per cent of Casey residents who are fully vaccinated.

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To all the selfless people out there that have been, and are going out to get their jabs so that we can get back to some sort of normal life.

Thumbs down To being in the line to get a Covid test and the expletives coming from cars… saying we are “dole bludgers” and “you’re all sheep”. Excuse me mate, I’m a healthcare worker working and being in this since day one, wearing all the PPE following the rules. I didn’t appreciate his derogatory remarks out his car window!! I’ve worked hard through all of this!!

Thumbs down Still no escape gates on the freeways. Last week I was caught in a traffic jam for a minor accident.

Three stationary lanes on the freeway, escape gates would have kept the traffic flowing.

Thumbs up To all the supermarket workers who are doing their part and also to the workers where click and collects are only available. Thank you.

Thumbs down To the government’s sneaky CPI increase on beer when pubs are closed!

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A date has been set for a charity auction that aims to raise funds to support kids with cancer.

The 2021 Home for a Cure charity auction for My Room, will take place on Thursday 14 October at 5pm.

Satterley and Porter Davis Homes will donate a house and land package to the auction, with the funds raised going to My Room.

The single-storey, four-bedroom Porter Davis home is being built in Satterley’s Arcadia community, in the heart of Officer.

Proceeds from the house and land package will be donated during Channel 9’s popular My Room Telethon later this year.

My Room has a goal of reaching a 100 per cent cure rate for childhood cancers.

Jack Homann, Satterley’s general manager of Victoria and Queensland said he was proud Satterley would be a central part of the auction for the fourth time.

“It goes without saying that the most important part is that we’re raising funds for an incredibly important cause,” he said.

Shaun Patterson, general manager sales and marketing at Porter Davis said the company was thrilled to be part of the auction.

“Being able to lend a helping hand to kids who need it most, while building a quality home in which someone can create a lifetime of cherished memories, made our decision to support this year’s Home for a Cure an easy one.”

The home will include almost $100,000 worth of upgrades and inclusions including high-quality fixtures, fittings and appliances from Porter Davis Homes.

Adriatic Furniture has donated $42,000

The home to be auctioned off in Arcadia estate, Officer. worth of home furnishings, Fleming’s has donated $15,000 worth of landscaping, Bunnings will provide $5000 worth of outdoor furnishings and Salt and Pepper will offer $5000 worth of homewares.

The successful bidder will also receive a 12-month subscription to The Age and a 24-month subscription to Stan.

My Room’s chairman Maurizio Marcocci said the proceeds from the home auction would go towards supporting the organisation’s four funding pillars: family support, medical equipment, clinical care, research and clinical trials.

“It’s only with meaningful donations from our major partnerships like Porter Davis Homes, Satterley and Nine, that we can make a greater impact to funding research and clinical trials that could lead us to our goal of a 100 per cent cure rate,” Mr Marcocci said.

Register your interest in the auction at homeforacure.com.au

On Monday 4 October, a story was shared to the Star News Facebook page about the condition of the recentlyupgraded Baxter-Tooradin Road. Here’s how our readers responded online: Matt Wrigley: Whoever awarded that contract should be sacked from the Department of Transport, that section took well over 12 months to finish when it should have taken no more than three months and how can you not seal and resurface properly ... an absolute joke.

Cristina Rodriguez De Amaya: Narre Warren-Cranbourne too, where our rates go?

Jordan Leigh: Koo Wee Rup road is worse.

Peter McKill: It is getting worse today.

It wasn’t built properly. They ran out of money. No wear coat was put on it, just sprayed and blue metal. The excuse I got was that they didn’t realise how wet it was. The drains had to be rebuilt as they hadn’t been touched in decades.

The whole thing was a debacle. As for inspecting it, yes on occasions someone from VicRoads does come along. They go for a wander and then go. Someone will either die or be seriously injured on it. I travel that section at least 20 times a day.

Stephen Lewis: It’s a death trap and someone will lose a life/loved one if not improved ASAP. Potholes filled with water can take a wheel off at 100km. How this work improves safety, I do not know.

The road is crumbling already and the new barriers act like cheese wire if hit.

It also took twice as long to complete as planned.

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Horse riding to recovery

By Danielle Kutchel Nestled in the hills of Narre Warren North, an equestrian charity is empowering people with disabilities and helping them find their tribe.

Equine Pathways Australia (EPA) was founded in 2017 by Julia Battams, an equestrian coach who had previously worked with Equestrian Australia.

She had worked with athletes with disabilities, training them for the Paralympic Games and world championship competitions.

EPA is an extension of that work – but it’s not just about the horses.

It’s about creating a supportive, safe community where people can learn new skills and meet others like them.

EPA offers three streams to its athletes: vocational, for those who are aiming to get back

into the horse or racing industry after an accident; recreational, in which athletes can engage with riding in whatever way they prefer; and the high performance sector, which focuses on training athletes to compete at an international level.

Athletes are supported by qualified allied health professionals who help them set and achieve goals in their riding and training.

Adaptive equipment is used to provide a safe and supportive environment for athletes so they can all achieve their best on the horse.

The charity has grown rapidly in just a few short years and is currently expanding interstate.

While Covid has forced the cancellation of some interstate clinics and even weekend training, the athletes have kept in touch via

fortnightly Zoom calls.

The strong social bonds have quite literally saved people’s lives, participant Mel Diplock explained.

She came to EPA after an accident in 2009 and major spinal surgery in 2010 left her with a disability.

She said she had been surrounded by helpful, willing people in the aftermath, but never felt like they could quite grasp what she had been through.

“It’s quite dramatic to say this but I can openly say I wouldn’t be alive without EPA,” she said.

“It was that bad, the depression. I can pretty much guarantee there wouldn’t be one participant who hadn’t said at one point, ‘I wouldn’t be here without EPA’ -it means that much to

people with disabilities.”

While the horses are the common interest, it’s the social interaction that creates the bond between participants.

“It’s a one of a kind program that we cannot be without, literally,” Ms Diplock said.

Lucy Coates, another athlete with EPA, got involved at the very beginning of the program after becoming blind in a car accident.

“Julia was my coach at the time and took me on straight after my car accident.

“She put me onto a horse, and the fact that I’m thriving and living such a good life – they’ve definitely contributed heaps to that.”

EPA has supported Ms Coates through struggles, surgeries and different horses, and she is proud to say they’re like her family now.

“With EPA, you are never alone,” she said.

Young people to shape healthy future Health promotion foundation VicHealth has unveiled a first-of-its-kind initiative focused on creating a heathier future for Victoria’s young people.

With Covid-19 continuing to affect the health and wellbeing of young people, Future Healthy will invest $45million in new programs over three years to support people aged 0-25 to begin to build back better: reconnect socially and safely, get active, and access and enjoy good food.

This month, VicHealth will work with thousands of young people in developing this healthier vision together - using their views and experiences to inform what their healthy future will look like.

Cranbourne youth activist Zahra is one

of 14 ambassadors for the Future Healthy project and said she was pleased to be able to take part.

“Being a young Muslim girl myself, I want people to know that no matter your background, race, religion or gender, you’re represented here and your voice matters.

“I want to encourage all young people to share their stories.”

Zahra moved to Australia from Singapore at the age of 15 and said she wasn’t prepared for “the isolation and culture shock” of the move.

She found comfort in the art room at school, where she felt she could express herself and creative meaningful relationships with her peers. Those friends have become

some of her closest companions, getting her through some tough times.

“It’s important to know you’re not alone, no matter where you are or what situation you’re in. I don’t want anyone to feel less worthy of being alive,” she said.

She’s acutely aware many young people have been isolated throughout the pandemic and might feel daunted by the prospect of getting back into society once restrictions ease.

If you’re a young person in Victoria aged 18-25, or a parent or carer in Victoria with kids aged 0-17, share your experiences, challenges and ideas about what a healthy future means to you and your community at futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au

Cranbourne youth activist Zahra.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Green-thumbs are bursting to tend their locked-down community gardens during a bumper spring season.

Berwick Neighbourhood Centre manager Kim Peterson has been planting seeds for summer vegies and 100 dwarf sunflowers at home, in the hope that Covid restrictions soon lift at the centre’s community garden.

The seedlings will be planted in community gardens at the centre and at the Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre’s community centre.

Ms Peterson has labelled the project as “‘planting the seeds to bring our community back together”.

“It’s a feel-good vibe which hopefully adds a bit of brightness.

“Knowing the story of the sunflower which turns towards the sun when it is out but when the clouds come the sunflowers turn towards each other, we have kept this in mind.

“Noting that our community is like sunflowers, when the clouds come, turn towards your community centre, and we will be there for you.”

During lockdown, the Berwick community garden has been allowed to harvest and supply fresh vegies to ADRA Cafe in Casey for people in need.

In the meantime, the gardeners have kept in touch on a What’s App group and online sessions.

“People are hanging to get back to their gardens. There’s a desperate need and a lot of people who are keen to join and get involved.

“Hopefully we can do that again soon - with masks and social distancing.”

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By Danielle Kutchel To this day, people around the world find it difficult to talk about something as intensely personal as mental health.

Negative stigmas continue to dog discussion of things like depression, anxiety and trauma – and when discussion is suppressed, the feelings can fester.

But there are signs that this is changing, particularly among second generation immigrants: the children of refugees and asylum seekers.

Benazir Rasoli is a youth coordinator at Bakhtar Cultural Association, an Afghan community advocacy and support group that operates in the south east.

She was four years old when her family moved to Australia as refugees from Afghanistan due to the war.

“From the stories my parents tell, it was a horrific experience and there was a lot of trauma,” she said.

She said there is “100 per cent” a stigma around mental health in the Afghan community.

“I think it comes from the fact that there isn’t a lot of education about mental health in Afghanistan.”

She cited a 2005 WHO report that less than one per cent of the training for medical doctors in Afghanistan is devoted to mental health.

“Obviously, with the lack of education and awareness, a lot of people don’t realise when they have mental problems and they don’t speak about it, so no one really knows about it,” she explained.

It’s difficult to know the prevalence of mental health issues in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Beyond Blue notes recent research into mental health doesn’t “adequately include” samples from immigrant and refugee communities.

What research there is suggests that refugee communities are at higher risk of suffering severe mental illness than the wider population.

The organisation cites research into Vietnamese communities that states reported prevalence estimates for depression and anxiety of 40 per cent in refugees.

Benazir said it was difficult for first generation refugees to reach out for help, “because they’ve gone through so much trauma”.

Some may not even realise they need help; the trauma gets bottled up and is accepted as part of their journey.

That’s something community advocate Amina Ali has witnessed within the Sudanese community.

Amina, who arrived in Australia from Darfur as a child, said many of the older generations within her community simply don’t understand the mental health issues their children

Refugees from Afghanistan arrive at Melbourne Airport. bring up – some of which stem from facing bullying at school, or growing up and feeling like you don’t quite fit in, or balancing living in two different cultures.

“They say, ‘we faced a scale of death coming to this country, we witnessed our children dying in front of us, getting stomped on, our mothers getting gunned down. How could you possibly be going through mental health issues, what have you been through?’” she explained.

“A lot of our South Sudanese brothers and sisters have committed suicide over the years.

Our parents are still not opening their eyes.”

But Benazir believes younger generations are now “making the move” to open up about mental health within their communities.

“The younger generations are taking that knowledge and passing it on to older generations and saying it’s OK to ask for help.”

That’s part of her role at Bakhtar – creating more awareness.

“The main thing we want to get across is it’s OK to ask for help, it’s OK to reach out, and it’s OK to be unwell. There are avenues you can go down to seek the help you need, to remove the stigma,” she said.

Asked how you challenge such a prevalent stigma, she said it’s as simple as just speaking.

“A lot of people keep it to themselves, and

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it is a very personal experience, so a lot of people don’t want to share it. But when you share those experiences, a lot of people realise it’s not just them struggling.”

Likewise, Amina said younger Sudanese people are sharing their thoughts about mental health in a bid to get the community to open up.

“We have a few [health] graduates within our community who are raising awareness.

They create YouTube channels, Instagrams … start their own radio platforms.”

It’s something Amina wants to do too, having graduated with qualifications in criminology.

And it’s something that Dr Judy Tang, a neuropsychologist and commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), fully supports.

One of the most important things, she said, is to increase the capacity of individuals within each newly settled community to become mental health professionals.

This allows them to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive support, from someone who has similar or shared experiences.

VMC commissioner and chairperson Viv Nguyen, who proudly identifies as one of the “boat people” from Vietnam, said addressing stigma within communities would take “a lot of conversations” and “bravery from people

who are taking that public leadership role”.

She also supports the development of mental health professionals who “speak my language, look like me, can understand where I came from and not pass judgement”.

She said stigmas around mental health are still “huge” in the Vietnamese community, despite the passage of time.

“The first generation totally deny mental health,” she said.

But Victoria’s Royal Commission into mental health offers hope, she added, with renewed focus on how to address the issue in all communities.

Community forums, where people can share their thoughts and opinions with those with similar lived experiences, also offer a non-judgemental means of supporting new communities with their mental health, she said.

Part four of this story will look at other ways that organisations are supporting the mental health of refugee and asylum seeker communities.

If you need to speak with someone, please contact: Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) on 9389 8900 or foundationhouse.org.au Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

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By Danielle Kutchel After a few rainy days and long weeks of lockdown, families made the most of the few rays of sunshine in the final week of the school holidays at parks and places around Casey. Star News Group photographer STEWART CHAMBERS was on hand with his camera to capture the excitement.

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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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WHAT’S ON If your community group or organisation is running an online-based activity during lockdown, email the details to dailyeditor@starnewsgroup. com.au for inclusion in our What’s On column.

Join CaseyU3A CaseyU3A is still operating even during Covid lockdowns. Indeed our membership has grown to 440! We currently offer a variety of classes on Zoom including TaiChi, Gentle Exercise, Meditation, French, Guitar, Uke, Current Affairs, Bookclub, Zumba-Gold, Sketching, Ted Talks, etc. Out of lockdown we’ll move back to 50 classes!

Check out the website: casey.u3anet.org.au/ or phone Jean (membership officer) on 0478 226 521.

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Balla Balla Community Centre Will be offering free Health and Wellbeing classes in Term 4. These classes/activities include Balla Balla Friendship Circle, Meditation, Pilates, Seated Tai Chi for Beginners, Yoga and our Mindfulness & Self Care workshops. These classes will be held online while the centre remains closed.

Online Seniors Events: Brain Waves would you like to learn how to improve your memory? BRAINWAVES explains how memory works and the changes that can occur as we age, health, attitude and lifestyle all effect our memory. Learn practical tips to assist you to improve it through a fun, interactive discussion.

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Would you like to learn how easy it is to “Zoom” or video call loved ones? We will be providing a kit with useful information to get you started and this will be supported by two information sessions and a delicious lunch.

There will be a lucky “door prizes” for you to win. Saturday 23 October 10am.

Ageing in your home workshop Find out more about My Aged Care services that are available, who provides them, what you are eligible for and how to apply, and things you need to know as you progress through the system. Monday 25 October 10.30am. Please enrol in all these classes by emailing admin@ballaballa.com.au and we will send you a link to join.

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.

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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.

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spent on our important waterways projects, such as maintaining Cardinia Creek.

“These sorts of activities damage the environment and pose a threat to wildlife in the area.”

A Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson said it would continue to work with Casey Council, police and CFA on solutions to address the vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

“Drivers are reminded the end of this road is a no-through road and unauthorised vehicles are not permitted to drive down to or around Cardinia Creek,” the spokesperson said.

Alan Foster, acting coordinator of community safety at the City of Casey, reiterated the pipeline track was for emergency use only and said the council was “actively working” with police.

Victoria Police said it had zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour, hooning and reckless driving and encouraged victims or witnesses to report the behaviour to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444, or in an emergency, call Triple Zero.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said they commended Melbourne Water and Casey Council on their efforts to combat the problem.

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Hoon activity on Chadwick Road in Harkaway is escalating, locals say, with damage caused to Melbourne Water property and the surrounding landscape in recent days.

And it’s now extending into adjoining Foott Road in Upper Beaconsfield, with residents reporting noisy vehicles tearing through the area, through Cardinia Creek and a nearby Melbourne Water pipeline, eroding the embankment near the creek and damaging the bush environment.

Residents have reported vandalism to council and Melbourne Water-owned gates along the pipeline and creek access point on the road, just days after the lock on one of the gates that barred access to the area was repaired after being damaged in a previous attack by trespassers.

One gate was physically removed from its post on the Foott Road side and dumped on the Chadwick Road side of the creek.

Residents say they’ve been physically and verbally assaulted by reckless drivers.

Even Melbourne Water contractors who visit the roads to fix the damaged property have been subjected to threatening behaviour.

Melbourne Water manager of regional services south east, waterways and catchment operations, John Woodland, said the organisation was “extremely disappointed” at the “damaging” way the road was being used.

He said Melbourne Water had increased its security in the area and reported issues to the police.

“We’ve now installed bollards at Chadwick Road to prevent vehicles accessing our nearby pipe track and, along with the boulders and heavy duty gates already in place, this will further restrict access to the creek,” he said.

“We have spent several thousand dollars on repeatedly repairing damaged gates.

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Your local childcare Located on the corner of Princes Highway and O’Neil Road, Explorers Beaconsfield offers high-quality early learning, kindergarten, and care for children from six weeks to school age.

Their passionate team of world-class educators teach using a unique emergent curriculum, focussing on interest and play-based learning, with a philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia. Children explore, learn, and play in an inviting learning environment Introducing Explorers Beaconsfield’s local educators The passionate management team, centre di-

rector Elise, and director-in-training Alamein, together with their team of qualified educators, have decades of experience in early childhood and look forward to welcoming your Little Explorer into the Explorers Beaconsfield Family.

Nutritional menu Approved by Nutrition Australia, the menu features Indigenous herbs and freshly grown fruits and vegetables from the centre’s edible gardens which are tended to by the Explorers community. We are very proud of our menu that is created collectively by our in-house

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Assessed by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service, our menu exceeds the menu planning guidelines for healthy eating from Nutrition Australia.

Enrichment program Design by world-class educators, each program reflects the unique Reggio Emilia-inspired Explorers’ philosophy, commitment to the environment and the local community.

The curriculum is enhanced with excursions and incursions to further challenge and reward children. Explorers embrace the Early Years Learning and Development Framework and is dedicated to exceeding the National Quality Standards.

Kindergarten program Taught by Bachelor-qualified teachers, the kindergarten program is designed for three and four-year-olds, encouraging children to be creative in all areas, whether it is problem solving or the expressive arts.

It also features a school-readiness program, which focuses on getting children ready for school, life and to be a member of the community.

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Welcome to term four The word ‘interesting’ is much overused - a sort ‘cover-all-bases’ word. I hesitate to use it in welcoming in term 4, 2021 for that express purpose. Yet, despite my reluctance, it is an appropriate word for the times. Children have returned to remote learning for the start of the term - some onsite most at home. Then in weeks 3 to 6 we have a most complicated staggered return to school plan, one which I have no doubt will confuse and even frustrate many. After that, who knows?

I do confess to having dreamt of a much better school scenario for our children this year. But dreams can be flaky and are never more than a moment or two from becoming nightmares.

If nothing else, the past year and three quarters has highlighted some very important positives. Not the least of these being the flex-

ibility and adaptability of schools and their communities. Wherever your children attend school, despite some bumpy times, I’d be confident that in the vast majority of cases, the unity of purpose and teamwork between the home and school has been the cornerstone of whatever success have been enjoyed. That’s been in the best interests of our children, no doubt about it.

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The Doves have confirmed that they are on the move next season, with the club’s football and netball teams to call the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL) home moving forward.

Just a few years after the club’s famous 2019 senior football premiership in AFL Outer East’s Division 1, it’s a big move for the mighty Doves from Robinson Reserve who will enter the ranks of Division 2 in their first season.

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“The Club determined our best option after ongoing discussions, appropriate due diligence that the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL) was our best fit for the longterm future of our Club in a Metropolitan based Competition which is perfectly aligned to the SFNL Club locations.

“The DFNC is appreciative of the support and professionalism shown throughout the application process from Lee Hartman (CEO SFNL) and the SFNL Board.”

The Doves have said that “Retention”, “Recruitment”, “Participation” and “Travel/Location of competing clubs” is the aspiration moving forward - one fostering sustainability and success for the long-term future of the club. “(These) key factors are vitally important for our players, coaches, support staff, members, volunteers, and Sponsors as they are the key stakeholders of the DFNC,” he said.

“The DFNC boasts a strong heritage through generations of families and the local community.

New Zealand defender Marisa van der Meer has joined Melbourne City.

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City finalise list ahead of season Doveton is on the move for 2022, departing the Outer East. 236627 “We have a responsibility to ensure that the Club has a sustained future and want to ensure that we continue to provide a friendly family environment and quality participation experience for Football and Netball.”

It’s been an eventful off-season after a disappointing 2021 senior season, with champion Eastern league forward Michael Cardamone signing on as the new senior coach, replacing club great Daniel Charles, while the Doves have been busy re-signing its senior list, including stars such as Matt Stapleton, Sam Muirhead, Max Sheppard, Daniel Zajac, Tyson Bellinger, Jake Basa, James Gascard, Luca Daidone, Harley Primrose and Matt Jameson.

The Doves have announced that defender Josh Viney has returned to the club after

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a year off in 2021, while Oakleigh Districts midfielder Harry Seymour has also joined the club, the Doves are hoping one of its prized recruits from 2020, Austin Deneys will get on the park, while ex-Melbourne champion Russell Robertson is on board as a specialist forwards coach.

Stapleton said it’s been an enjoyable three years in the Outer East competition and wished them well.

“We would like to thank the Outer East Board and Executive for the opportunity and their continued support to participate in their League over the past three years where we will remain as part of their history with our Division One Football and C Grade Netball Premierships in 2019,” he said.

New A-League identity unifies world game

By Nick Creely Australian football’s elite competition has revealed a new identity as it forges towards a new future, with the men’s, women’s and youth leagues to come together under one unified ‘ALeague’ banner.

The new brand will see both the men’s and women’s competitions as partners moving forward, with the A-League to use its position to grow the game for everyone in the country.

Managing director, Danny Townsend said the new A-League brand was designed for one simple reason.

“It’s not men’s football, or women’s football, it’s just football,” he said.

“We’re committed to growing the game in Australia - for everyone. That means delivering a world-class experience on and off the pitch and inspiring the next-generation of A-Leagues superstars to fulfil their highest potential.

“This is just the beginning of our ambitious, long-term vision for the growth of football in Australia.”

As part of the change in branding, the ALeagues will move to a unified social media channel for men’s and women’s football on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in the coming months and will re-launch the website to create a one-stop destination for fans of the game in Australia and significantly increasing the profile and reach of women’s football This comes off the back of previous announcements such as the expansion of the women’s league by three teams in two years and the launch of a new Club Championship.

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By Nick Creely Melbourne City FC has finalised its ALeague Women playing roster for the 2021/22 season, with New Zealand defender Marisa van der Meer and midfielder Meisha Westland putting pen to paper on deals.

The young duo are City’s final signings ahead of the new season, which is set to kick-off on Friday 3 December.

City - who will be looking to bounce back from its seventh placed finish last season - have significantly bolstered the list to find new talent and also managed to retain the bulk of its stars ahead of what will be a bumper and historic A-League season for the club who have moved to its new base at Casey Fields.

Van der Meer recently received her first international call-up and was part of the White Ferns’ squad for the Tokyo Olympics, and is regarded as a versatile defender. She most recently played football for Canterbury United Pride in New Zealand and this will be her first season in Australia.

Westland joins the club from NPL Queensland’s Lions FC. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has been performing at a consistently high level for the past few seasons and will be a strong addition for City.

Westland is a part of the Emerging Matildas Program and her playing style is set to fit in well with the City style of play.

“We’re very happy to be welcoming both Marisa and Meisha to the club,” City coach Rado Vidosic said: “Marisa gained some valuable experience as part of New Zealand’s squad in the Tokyo Olympics and we’re looking forward to working with her and watching her continue to develop as a player.

“She’s capable of playing multiple positions so will add further versatility and depth to our defence.

“Meisha has been a player we’ve had an eye on for a while and she’s very deserving of this opportunity. She suits our style of play and we’re excited to work with her and see her continue to improve.”

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Major move for Outer East

By Nick Creely The AFL Outer East will move to become an independent Metropolitan league in 2022, with the league to shift away from the AFL Victoria country model moving forward.

The massive move for local football in the region will come into effect from 1 November after recommendations from the Outer East commission, with the motion passed by clubs from the recent Outer East SGM that will see the league move away from its affiliation from AFL Victoria.

AFL Outer East will be replaced by a new name, Outer East Football Netball League, with over 90 per cent of clubs endorsing and supporting the move.

The decision to move away from a Country Commission and into a metropolitan league has been based on a range of factors with a review of “governance and operational structures, it has become clear that Outer East operates under a Metropolitan Model framework”, and will move into partnership with leagues that operate under the same model as Outer East.

The move is believed to give the Outer East a greater ability to “control its own destiny”, which includes implementation of its own rules and bylaws, corporate partnerships and strategic decision making.

Another huge factor throughout the Covid-19 pandemic is the realisation that the clubs and communities that make up the Outer East - 41 out of the 45 clubs are located in Metropolitan Melbourne - so the move will recognise this fact.

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voice in league and region based decisions.

Outer East has briefed clubs on the costs by affiliating as a Metropolitan league, with the league confident it can enter into supplier arrangements that will see a reduction in costs in apparel and merchandise, as well as greater opportunity to build commercial revenue and income which will be then passed

on as savings to clubs.

It has confirmed that there will be no changes to club fees and charges.

There will be no changes at the board level either, with the six members to remain unchanged, however there will be three new members added for 2022 with clubs encouraged to put forward names for consideration.

The league stated that there will be no changes to its football structure or game day operations, with the game development to remain unchanged, juniors to remain unchanged, and there will be no change to the points or salary cap system.

“The Outer East remains a League that encompasses the best aspects of Country and Metro football and netball,” the league said.

“It will remain a Football/Netball Competition, our clubs are still the same and our wonderful volunteers at our great clubs are still the same.

“The change to a ‘Metro affiliation is to assist our clubs off-field in reducing costs and greater control of the management of football and netball. There will be no change whatsoever to how our competition looks on game day.”

In regards to netball, Outer East said it was business as usual and they will continue to work with Netball Victoria.

“Outer East will remain affiliated with Netball Victoria and this move will be a positive step for netball in the region,” the league stated.

“There is no change to either Senior or Junior Netball competitions and this transition will see increased investment and focus on netball from 2022. The move to an independent metro affiliate will allow the league to strategically focus on netball”

Class acts Munro and Machaya sign on with Cobras

By David Nagel Perennial finalist Cora Lynn has set tongues wagging in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) with the signing of dual Casey Demons best and fairest winner James Munro.

The tough-as-nails Casey onballer – who just last week won his second-consecutive best and fairest award at Casey Fields - will be joined at the Cobradome by his talented Demons teammate Cory Machaya, with both players putting pen to paper with the Cobras on Tuesday this week.

Munro, who hails from Beaconsfield, and Machaya, from Narre Warren, will call Cora Lynn their home club next year in a huge boost for incoming coach Shaun Sparks.

“It’s massive, we’re very excited, he (Munro) is one of the most respected VFL players running around at the moment and it’s a massive get for Cora Lynn,” Sparks said.

“We’re just rapt, he’s got some close mates at the club which is a big reason why he has chosen Cora Lynn as his home club.

“And having Cory Machaya at the club is great as well, he’s a super talent. It’s going to be great for the players at the club, the juniors as well, when these blokes are around.

“It’s going to make a huge difference and for those two blokes to nominate us as their home club…well it’s massive for us moving forward.”

Munro and Machaya – who are close friends with Cobras’ midfielder Jaxon Briggs – are both keen to return to local football at some stage in the future, with the Cobras keeping their cards close to their chest in regards to what the 2022 season might look like.

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Casey Demons star James Munro will call Cora Lynn his home club in 2022. 233870 Picture: ROB CAREW itself while Machaya is one of the most exciting talents in the region.

The mercurial half-forward made a big impact in the second half of the season at Casey in 2018, and was even touted as a potential AFL-quality talent.

But a serious knee injury in the pre-season of 2019 put paid to those lofty expectations, missing that season and the Covid-enforced shut-down of football in 2020.

He has this year mixed his time between Casey Demons in the VFL and Narre Warren

in the AFL Outer East Premier Division.

Sparks said the Cobras were hopefully just days away from adding to an already impressive list of recruits.

“We haven’t finished yet; we’ve got two more big announcements to make in the near future,” he said.

“We’re just reloading, re-tooling, like we do at Cora Lynn every year so we get a full crack at it.”

The new Cobras’ coach, who replaces premiership-winning mentor David Main, said he has received great support as he slips comfortably into his new role.

“It’s been great, I’ve had a lot of help from the football operations side of things, just doing little bits and pieces every day so we get to this point where we’ve already re-signed our whole list,” he said.

“We’ve got 50 on the books, including reserves, and I’ve been working on our game plan for the last couple of years now, waiting for this day to come, so we’re pretty set on what that looks like as well.

“It (the game plan) is definitely going to be different, that’s for sure, but there will be facets that we keep. But I think a bit of change will refreshen the group and provide our opposition with some new challenges.

“We’ve got players entering their prime and it’s the perfect opportunity to implement a few new ideas, a few new recruits, and just light a spark under the place, I guess.

“I love Cora Lynn; I have since I came here four or five years ago now. It’s just a special place and everyone has been so helpful. I can’t speak highly enough of the people at Cora Lynn.”

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Sacha McDonald capped off a great season by winning the Casey Demons Championship best and fairest.

Myah Healey took out the Demons’ 19-under best and fairest award.

McDonald’s magic month

By David Nagel It’s been a big couple of weeks for the family of Casey Demons’ star Sacha McDonald after the dynamic goaler secured the club’s top individual honour – the 2021 VNL Championship team best and fairest award.

McDonald’s victory was part of a SuperSeptember for the McDonald clan, after her brother Tom returned home from Perth with an AFL premiership medal after a droughtbreaking victory with Melbourne.

McDonald secured the best and fairest award from Demon’s defender Sharni Lambden, while gun-goaler Emma Ryde took out the Championship team Coaches Award.

For the second year running the Casey Demons Netball celebrated the Victorian Netball League season and its pathway programs with an online presentation on Saturday, 18 Sep-

tember. And while not perfect, 2021 was certainly an improvement on the previous year with all teams enjoying some netball action this season.

Congratulations were given to all award winners and also to Head Coach Robynn Pym, who was recognised for her 30 years of service to State League netball.

Season highlights included an ANZAC round home game in front of a crowd of 850 people, record numbers on the Netball Victoria Live Stream and strong governance off the court, placing Casey Demons in a healthy position as it begins preparations for season 2022.

The people who support Casey Demons Netball were recognised for their ongoing support.

Corporate partners, club sponsors, community clubs, members, player sponsors,

coaches, athletes, officials, committee and family and friends were all acknowledged with their combined support much appreciated by the club.

And the club said thank you to everyone who joined the virtual celebration and who all look forward to season 2022 in red and blue!

AWARD WINNERS CHAMPIONSHIP Best and Fairest – Sacha McDonald Runner Up Best and Fairest – Sharni Lambden Coaches Award – Emma Ryde DIVISION ONE Best and Fairest – Sarah McCabe Runner Up Best and Fairest – Taylor Dykstra and Brittany Mashado Coaches Award – Liz Walsh

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19-UNDER Best and Fairest – Myah Healey Runner Up Best and Fairest – Mackenzie Eardley Coaches Award – Lainey Bidwell DEMONS RED Best and Fairest – Cassandra Grigoriadis Runner Up Best and Fairest – Luiza Sulamani Coaches Award – Taylah Butterworth DEMONS BLUE Best and Fairest – Gabby Woods Runner Up Best and Fairest – Brooke Abu Jaber Coaches Award – Anaisis Tupuailei BEST CLUB PERSON Jack Doyle COMMUNITY AWARD Gary Williams

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Emerging Bulls join Eastern FNL

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Maroons join Eagles in new partnership

By Nick Creely The North Dandenong Cricket Club is set to enter a partnership with the Melbourne Eagles Cricket Club moving forward in what is an exciting move for both clubs and the south-east region.

The highly respected Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA club) will field a Sunday team this season with the Eagles in the Eastern Cricket Association Turf one-day berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

competition, with the DDCA Sunday competition not proceeding this season.

With player overlap already existing between the two passionate clubs, the Maroons simply “can’t wait to see the side in action and our partnership grow.”

“This is a very positive agreement to grow and improve our club, promote community cricket and combine the similar ideals of both North Dandenong and Melbourne Eagles Cricket clubs,” North Dandenong

Cricket Club president Jason Shaw said. “(It will) provide the opportunity for those who would like the challenge of turf cricket but have other Saturday commitments. There is no DDCA Sunday turf competition any more.”

Home games will be played at the club’s home venue of Lois Twohig Reserve in Dandenong North, with the side to wear North Dandenong Cricket Club caps in matches.

The Noble Park Junior Football Club is set to enter the ranks of the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) in 2022 with the Bulls set to further align with their senior club.

Following approval from AFL Victoria and a transfer out of the South East Juniors competition, the Bulls will call the EFNL home from next season.

The Bulls are already a senior club in the competition, and have had their Under 15 and Under 17 sides competing in the league for the past few seasons.

EFNL Junior Football Manager Corey Maynard said the full transfer of Noble Park into the league next season is another massive positive for the region, and the competition itself.

“We are over the moon to finally be able to welcome the entire Noble Park Junior Football Club family into our competition, a move that makes absolute sense given their Under 15’s and 17’s have been part of our competition for the last few years,” he said.

“Noble Park are a very well-run club with a rich history and I look forward to working with Shadia, Kylie and the whole Noble Park Junior Committee.”

Noble Park Junior Football Club secretary Kylie Milne said the club was delighted to be joining the highly reputable Eastern league.

“The club is extremely excited to join and become a part of the Eastern Football and Netball League,” Milne said.

“We are extremely happy to be able to align all our teams in conjunction with our Seniors and Under 15 and 17’s sides, who are currently in the league.

“We are looking forward to new adventures and the opportunities this move will bring. “(We) can’t wait for season 2022.”

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