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A young chef killed in a double fatality in Point Cook at the weekend has been described as “caring”, “gentle” and “passionate”. Family and friends have taken to social media to share tributes to 27-year-old Gauravdeep Narang. “He was a gem of a person,” one friend said. “His friends are shocked and cannot process it. He was such a good friend, a caring, mature, understanding and beautiful human being and very hardworking and helpful.” Emergency services were called to the intersection of Palmers Road and The Strand about 10.55pm on Saturday, following reports of a crash. Police believe a silver Nissan Skyline and a white Hyundai Accent collided at the intersection. Nearby residents rushed to the aid of the drivers but were unable to save them. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their cars. Some residents who live near the crash site have labelled Palmers Road “notorious” and urged police to increase patrols in the area. There are calls for the speed limit to be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h. The road was also the scene of a two-car collision on Christmas eve in 2017, which left three people dead. “The speed limit on that road, like much of [Melbourne’s West], is way too high. Three killed there in 2017, so it’s not a one-off,” one resident wrote at the weekend. Point Cook CFA, whose members were called to the accident, took to Facebook on Sunday to urge drivers to take care on the roads. “[This is] a gentle reminder to always drive safe on our roads, following the rules and regulations,” the post said. “Our thoughts go to the families involved in this accident.” The fatal collision followed another serious accident in Tarneit on Saturday night which resulted in two men being taken to hospital. Police said a green Mazda 2 and a silver CX7 collided at the intersection of Leakes and Davis roads about 10.10pm. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Melbourne has been named the 15th dog-friendliest city in the world, according to an international study. The online survey, by pet insurance company Coya, focused on canine-friendly infrastructure such as parks, pet stores, veterinary practices and hotels; the costs involved with looking after an animal; abandonment rates; and the number of people fined for not picking up their dog’s poo in public. San Francisco placed first in the study, achieving a score of 100 per cent. Melbourne scored 87.10, while Sydney placed 34th with a score of 78.19. Melbourne ranked second-highest in the world for the amount and quality of its dog parks, behind New York. Founder and chief executive of Coya, Andrew Shaw said, said that while dogs were usually happy if they were well-cared for by their owners, canines also enjoyed plentiful green spaces and other places they could socialise with puppy pals. “We conducted this study to help inform dog lovers and owners alike about the dog-friendliness of their local cities, and how they may compare to others around the world.” Wyndham councillor Heather Marcus said the council has temporarily fenced-off some of its off-lead dog parks due to the pandemic, to help people maintain social distancing. “There are still some open off-lead areas accessible to the community, that may be within your five-kilometre radius,” she said. “Off-lead open spaces such as the ones in Hoppers Crossing and the open area of Presidents Park, to name a few, are still open to the public.” CHELSEA, 7, AND BONNIE
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Man denied coronavirus test A man says he was turned away from the COVID-19 testing site at Pacific Werribee last month, even though he had potential virus symptoms. Charles (who asked for his surname to be withheld), said he attended the testing site about 4pm on August 26. At the time he had a sore throat and cough and had been notified that a co-worker’s housemate had recently tested positive for the virus.
Speaking to Star Weekly last week, Charles said a female staff member at the testing site told him that he could not be tested because he did not work in a critical industry, such as aged care or an abattoir. Charles said he told the staff member he had symptoms and was a possible contact for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 but was told his symptoms were not “critical” and contact tracing would be carried out. A spokesperson for the Department of Human Services this week said anyone with even the mildest of coronavirus symptoms is
encouraged to get tested. Common symptoms include fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat, runny nose and loss of sense of smell or taste. “All sites, including the site at Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre should be testing people with these symptoms,” the spokesperson said. It comes as Wyndham faces at least another two weeks in stage four lockdown from September 13 as part of Premier Daniel Andrews’ “steady and safe” plan out of pandemic restrictions. Mr Andrews on Sunday said Victoria risked
Care packs for frontline workers Supermarket giant Coles delivered 200 care packs to Werribee Mercy Hospital staff last week. The generous gesture came after Mercy Health nurse, Ebony, contacted Gold FM’s breakfast program and said her colleagues often felt “parched” while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for long stretches of time. Ebony asked if Gold FM listeners knew of a sports drinks company who would be willing to assist some dehydrated nurses. Her query resulted in corporate organisations coming forward to help, including Coles. Coles sent the 200 care packs – containing shampoos, deodorants, face and hand creams, bags of lollies, fruit and nut bars and other treats – to Werribee Mercy Hospital’s loading dock last week. Mercy Health human resources general manager Karen Cicero said determining a fair way of allocating the donated gifts among hospital staff was a challenge. “It is stating the obvious that some areas of our hospitals have been under enormous pressure, and in this case we really have tried to reward those who have been at the forefront in the fight against this horrendous virus,” Ms Cicero said. A member of the hospital’s human resources team involved in allocating the gift bags said it was “so moving” to see the hospital staff wanting to share the Coles gift packs. The HR staff member said this was especially generous, given that for several months, many hospital employees “have been putting themselves at risk, caring for others”. Werribee Mercy Hospital staff said they wanted to send “a big thanks” to Coles for its generosity. Mercy Health issued a statement which said: “WMH staff could not have been more grateful for the corporate generosity.” The gift bags were shared among staff at multiple hospitals. Alesha Capone
a third wave of coronavirus by Christmas if restrictions were lifted too quickly. From September 13, the curfew will be extended to 9pm, daily exercise will be increased to two hours, social bubbles will be created for people living alone, playgrounds will reopen and public outdoor gatherings for two people will be increased to two hours. Further restrictions will be eased from September 28, subject to public health advice. Active cases in Wyndham continue to decline. According to DHHS figures there were 203 active cases in Wyndham as of Tuesday.
Pavilion plan kicks off Wyndham council has started the ball rolling on a plan to redevelop 14 sporting pavilions. The council has awarded contracts for the detailed design of five pavilion upgrades, with another two design contracts expected to be awarded in the coming weeks. The Little River Sports Pavilion, Tom Roberts Reserve Sports Pavilion, Goddard Street Reserve Sports Pavilion, Arndell Park Reserve Pavilion and Manor Lakes Sports Pavilion will all be redeveloped following completion of the detailed design process. Wyndham’s sports development portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said the works were part of a plan to upgrade 14 sporting pavilions in line with the council’s Sports Facility Capital Development Guide 2015. “Council will invest $2.8 million over 2020-21 for the construction and detailed design of these pavilions,” Cr Maynard said. “We’ve already completed three of these important projects – the new $2 million sports club and community pavilion at Galvin Park Tennis Club, an extension of the Point Cook’s Featherbrook Reserve Pavilion and the upgraded Dunnings Road Reserve Pavilion, which now includes a larger community space, kitchen and storage areas.” Cr Maynard said that construction on another three pavilions – at Cambridge Tennis Club, Wooten Road Reserve and Haines Drive Reserve – would begin in 2020-21, while construction on the remaining pavilions would take place across the next two to three years. Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ capitalworksdashboard
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Mental health a growing concern for youth More than 40 per cent of Wyndham’s young people are concerned about their mental health, a new survey has revealed. Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said the council’s youth services team surveyed almost 1000 young people across the municipality between May and July this year. The opt-in survey was for people aged 12 – 25 who lived, studied, worked or regularly spent time in Wyndham. Cr Gilligan said the survey results gave important insights into how Wyndham’s young people are coping during COVID-19.
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the council had a range of free services which could help them with their mental health. “This includes our youth and family counselling services, online resources with mental and physical health tips and activities connecting young people with their peers,” Cr Gilligan said. “Whether you want someone to talk to about issues that are affecting you or simply want a welcome distraction, we encourage you to access council’s services. “When it comes to counselling, no issue is too small to seek help for, and our experienced
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By Alesha Capone The state government has announced two new bus routes that will connect residents in Truganina and Tarneit’s west to train services. The routes will connect to the V/Line train station in Tarneit and the Metro stations in Williams Landing and Werribee. One of the new public transport services, route 152, will run from Tarneit to Williams Landing. The second new service, route 182, will run from Werribee to Tarneit via Tarneit West. Route 182 is set to commence operation in May next year. The routes will run every 40 minutes, seven days a week, with higher frequencies during peak hours. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly last week announced the new routes. Ms Connolly said: “As a result of these new services, locals will have more options when it comes to getting around their local area and engaging more with local businesses and public spaces”. Mr Carroll said the new bus routes would allow Tarneit and Truganina residents who work in Melbourne’s CBD to leave their cars at home and commute to a train station. “We know our western suburbs are growing – we’re making sure every community has the important connections they need to get both into Melbourne and around their local community,” he said. New bus stops will be built for the two new routes. The Department of Transport will notify residents and businesses of the locations. Full timetable details will be decided once a route operator has been chosen and the new bus stop locations finalised. The bus routes will be subject to a tender process, with the contract to be awarded later this year. Passengers will be able to check the online Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Journey Planner from April 2021, to check the route’s maps and times. Both Ms Connolly and Mr Carroll reminded people to avoid public transport if possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, unless they are leaving the house for one of four essential purposes.
Tarneit has experienced the largest population growth in Wyndham across a five-year period, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS last month released its annual regional population report, comparing the populations of various areas across the nation between June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2019. Wyndham’s population grew from 201,512 residents in 2014 to 270,487 residents in 2019. Of the 270,487 residents, 46,707 lived in Tarneit, up from 31,424 in June 2014. Point Cook was home to 42,900 people and Hoppers Crossing was home to 40,943 people. Werribee was home to 37,334 residents, Truganina 33,144 residents and Wyndham Vale 29,215 residents. Werribee South recorded 14,162 residents and Laverton 11,577 residents (the ABS classified Laverton as being in Wyndham, not split between Wyndham and Hobsons Bay). According to the ABS report, Melbourne’s population reached more than 5.08 million by June 30 last year. The median age of wider Melbourne’s population was 35.6 years, compared to 42.3 years for the rest of Victoria. Adults aged 20 to 49 years accounted for just under half (45 per cent) of the population living in Australia’s capital cities in 2019, the report said. In Wyndham, there were more than 130,960 residents in this age bracket, as of June 2019. ABS director of demography Lauren Ford said the higher concentration of younger adults living in capital cities could be seen in all states and territories. “It was most evident in New South Wales and Victoria, with the proportions of people aged 20 to 49 years in Sydney and Melbourne more than 10 percentage points higher than in their regional areas,” Ms Ford said. Alesha Capone Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly on board a bus. (Suppled)
Avatars could be new motivational tool in obesity battle Staff from Werribee Mercy Hospital are participating in a major new research project which is investigating how digital tools can be used to help people manage their weight. The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Archetype Health, Werribee Hospital Foundation, Mercy Hospitals Victoria and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (Digital Health CRC) have joined together for the two-year project. The study will use an app which allows participants to put their own face on an avatar, and adjust exercise levels and food intake to see how their avatar’s appearance changes in 6 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 September, 2020
an image. Previous trials have shown these images are highly stimulating and can trigger behavioural changes in people, making them more motivated to make lifestyle changes to become healthier. The study involving Werribee Mercy staff will undertake testing focused on how and when such digital tools should be offered to people. Mercy Hospitals Victoria medical director, Dr Michael Dodson, said that Werribee Mercy Hospital staff were among the study’s participants. “Since the UNDA clinical school is located
just across the carpark, staff can easily be interviewed at the hospital or at the clinical school – although COVID has made this difficult,” he said. Dr Dodson said digital applications provided “a unique opportunity” to deliver personalised tools to help motivate people to change their lifestyle choices. “Apps represent a very powerful way of helping individuals regulate their behaviours,” he said. Archetype Health director Dr Moyez Jiwa, who is also a professor at Notre Dame, said working on the study has been “very
rewarding” because obesity impacts 60 to 80 per cent of people. “This is especially true in Wyndham, where obesity rates are higher than most other places in Victoria,” Dr Jiwa said. “We are very pleased to be partnering with the Werribee Mercy Hospital and Foundation on this study. “We will be ready to welcome more participants as soon as the lockdown is lifted and it is once again safe for people to be in one room face-to-face.” Alesha Capone
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Funding boost for Tarneit By Alesha Capone The state government will provide $2.5 million towards building a community centre with open space and sports pavilions in Tarneit’s north. The funding will go to Wyndham council, to put towards the construction of the centre under the Tarneit North Masterplan Implementation Project. The overall cost of the project is $26.41 million. The community centre and sports facilities will include a landscaped playground and picnic area, with barbecues and a path network. It will be built in an area bordered by Fresco Way, Polly Parade and Liston Avenue. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly announced the funding last week. Ms Connolly said the funding would come from the state government’s $25 million Growing Suburbs Fund, which aims to help councils in Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs to build critical infrastructure. “This is great news for Tarneit – we’re making
sure this community has the facilities it needs to thrive as more and more people move here and the population grows,” Ms Connolly said. “I can’t wait to see the plan come to fruition and these facilities open up for everyone to use and enjoy.”
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Mr Leane said the Growing Suburbs Fund was set up to ensure fast-growing communities have access to the facilities they need to thrive. “The … fund has built a legacy of investment … creating jobs and delivering the facilities communities need to thrive,” he said. “This is going to be more crucial than ever as we recover from the impact of coronavirus.” Since its establishment in 2015, the Growing Suburbs Fund has invested $275 million in 221 community projects across Victoria. This has created more than 7470 jobs over the past five years.
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Big wins draw delight The staff at Manor Lakes News & Lotto are celebrating after selling a division-one winning sydnicate share in Saturday night’s $20 Million Superdraw. The store also sold three, division two-winning syndicate shares in the same draw. It’s hot on the heels of one of the store’s regular customers winning the top prize from an Instant Scratch-Its ticket last month. The customer, a Werribee man, won $1000 a week for 10 years after purchasing a $10 Live the Life ticket. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he and his partner “just started screaming and jumping up and down” after the win. “It’s funny because I told Raj, the owner of Manor Lakes News & Lotto, that he was going to sell us a top prize winner and he did,” the man said. Manor Lakes News & Lotto owner and
manager Raj Sharma said that he celebrated three years of running the business on August 28, a few days before his customer’s big win. “To sell the winning entry to a regular customer was just lovely,” Mr Sharma said. “It was just unbelievable, we were so excited and so happy for them.” Mr Sharma said the Werribee man’s windfall was the first major win for a Manor Lakes News & Lotto customer. That was until the weekend. “We are on Cloud 9 at the moment, To sell two major prize winning tickets in as many weeks is just insane,” Mr Sharma said on Sunday. “So happy for our customers and will be glad to see the grins on their faces.” Mr Sharma said the outlet had sold 9722 winning entries in the first seven months of this year.
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Candidates vie for Chaffey ward By Alesha Capone Candidates standing for the Chaffey ward in Wyndham council’s October elections have outlined their priorities for the municipality, ranging from more jobs to improved community engagement. The Chaffey ward includes Tarneit and parts of Werribee and Hoppers Crossing. Councillors presently representing the ward include mayor Josh Gilligan, deputy mayor John Gibbons, Henry Barlow and Walter Villagonzalo. Cr Villagonzalo said he would stand for re-election because there was still a lot he wanted to achieve for Wyndham. Cr Villagonzalo said he would like to see more local jobs; for Wyndham to become “a solar city” with several large-scale solar farms; and millions of new trees to be planted through the use of drones and robots. Cr Barlow has not yet decided whether he will contest the next election, but said he would monitor what is happening in all the wards before making a decision. Chairman of the Liberal Party’s Tarneit Electorate Conference, Preet Singh, will stand in Chaffey ward. Mr Singh said he was concerned about “developers in the new estates who promise the world and deliver very little”. “I would like to contribute to influence a
culture within the council where expectations of residents are met with action on the ground,” he said. Another candidate, Kapil Thakkar, said he has spent many years volunteering in Wyndham, for organisations including Werribee Mercy Hospital. “I feel there is a gap in community engagement and involvement and thus many times a lot of important safety issues are not on priority list of council,” he said. Mr Thakkar said he has been campaigning for pedestrian crossings and traffic lights to be installed on Leakes Road between Tarneit and Derrimut roads. Another local volunteer, Rishi Prabhakar, said he wanted to become a councillor because he saw it as an opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives. “In my view, the most important issue facing Wyndham council is keeping up with the continuing growth – infrastructure, facilities, roads and services,” he said. Long-time community advocate Arnav Sati, who is also standing for election, said: “Lack of accountability, transparency and autocratic style of decision-making are important issues at the council level. “I commit to working towards implementing an online public issues register that will ensure that residents can report, search and track the common problems raised by them.”
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GOTAFE nominated for state awards
Simon Fenech. (Supplied)
A true story to inspire Simon Fenech says that although his biography is classified as true crime, it is actually “a tale of redemption”. Mr Fenech, who grew up in Werribee and now lives in Sunbury, has co-authored his memoir Breaking Good with journalist Neil Bramwell. The book charts Mr Fenech’s journey from champion kickboxer and everyday family man to becoming an ice addict, drug dealer and prison inmate, and his eventual recovery. Mr Fenech said he tried ice after a workplace accident left him with a broken back and in debilitating pain for more than a year. He soon became hooked and started dealing to support his habit, in a tragic year which involved the death of his parents, brother and young daughter. Mr Fenech said across the course of about 8 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 September, 2020
eight years, he was shot by an underworld hitman, stabbed three times and attempted suicide five times. He was jailed for about 12 months. Mr Fenech credited his brother, Victor, with helping him turn his life around. Nowadays, Mr Fenech is the operations manager of Fruit2Work in Laverton North, a social enterprise which gives people who have served time in jail a chance to gain work experience and skills through employment. The enterprise is incredibly successful in helping to reduce re-offending rates. None of its employees have returned to jail. Mr Fenech said that a few years ago, he started talking about his life experience at work functions, in jails and at corporate events. “It made me think my story is a bit different and that I might be able to help people, to tell
them you can get through addiction, and you could get through jail, and there is life after jail,” he said. After meeting Mr Bramwell, the pair spent about a year putting the book together. Mr Fenech said since its publication earlier this year, he has heard from people across Australia – including addicts, their families and ex-prisoners – who have said his story has given them hope. “To me, it’s a huge honour to have my life story in a book, knowing my story can inspire people,” he said. Details: www.facebook.com/ simonfenechbreakinggood/ For assistance contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or see lifeline.org.au. Alesha Capone
GOTAFE been named as a finalist in two categories of the annual Victorian Training Awards. The tertiary education organisation, which has nine campuses across the state including in Werribee, Wallan and Seymour, was last week named as a finalist in Large Training Provider of the Year and Inclusive Provider of the Year award categories. Now in its 66th year, the Victorian Training Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian TAFE and training sector. Last year GOTAFE trainer Jodi Rechsteiner took home the Trainer of the Year award. GOTAFE chief executive Travis Heeney said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be named as a finalist in two award categories this year. “Two years ago, we embarked on an ambitious transformation journey to take GOTAFE from good to great, ensuring our students and our community are the central focus of everything we do. “It’s fantastic to be recognised by our industry and our peers.” Mr Heeney said GOTAFE was extremely proud of the role it played in ensuring communities have access to the highest quality training and education in an environment that welcomes everybody. “GOTAFE is widely recognised as a leader in embedding social justice principles, with our newly-established social justice charter one of the first of its kind for any TAFE in Australia,” Mr Heeney said. Judging for the Victorian Training Awards will take place over the next few weeks. This year’s winners will be announced in a virtual format later in the year.
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Art leaves a legacy Six artists will have their work displayed at the Wyndham Art Gallery in an exhibition titled Legacy. Although stage 4 pandemic restrictions mean residents cannot attend the gallery, the exhibition has been put together and is available to view online via the council’s Wyndham Together website. Artists involved in the show include Pat Brassington, Liam Benson, Nina Sanadze, Cigdem Aydemir, Michelle Ripari and Emmet Davies. Legacy explores how artists are at the forefront of inciting change but are also connected to the past through their practices. On Sunday, September 13, from 2–3.30pm,
the council will host a free virtual workshop for residents aged 14 years and older, facilitated by Liam Benson, who will explore the theme of legacy. On Thursday, September 24, from 5pm, Emmet Davies and Michelle Ripari will participate in a digital discussion with Wyndham Art Gallery co-curator Caroline Esbenshade, to talk about their own creative practices, what legacy means to each of them and how this informed the self-portraits they created for the exhibition. Legacy will be available to view online until 8pm on October 11. Details: www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/ event/legacy/
COMMUNITY NEWS BUSINESS SUPPORT The coronavirus pandemic and the hardships faced by many are having a devastating impact on Victorians and on the Wyndham community. The Government has taken strong measures to drive down the number of cases – and to save lives. We’ll soon commence steps to a COVID normal, guided by dates and health data. Please refer to the Victorian Government website for the steps through the roadmaps to recovery for how we live and how we work vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-roadmaps. The Andrews Government is providing more support to help businesses and workers through to the other side. We recently announced a $534 million Business Support Package – as part of the more than $10 billion invested by the Victorian Government to support our economy and boost our health system since the pandemic began. For more information on the Business Support Package and other coronavirus support for businesses, such as mental health and mentoring, please visit the Business Victoria website at business.vic.gov.au or telephone the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15. While we’ve been in lockdown, there have been critical infrastructure works continuing here in the Werribee District. These major transport infrastructure upgrades will mean less congestion and safer travel for Werribee locals once the restrictions ease. And as always, I thank everyone for their patience as we continue Victoria’s Big Build and our $1.7 billion Building Works stimulus package in Werribee, and throughout the state. At the time of writing, scaled down construction continues at the Werribee Street and Cherry Street level crossing removal projects, with strict health and safety protocols in place. The works to remove the Old Geelong Road level crossing have been halted under the stage 4 restrictions. At Werribee Street, the temporary freight track has been installed and the boom gates and signals relocated further north. They will soon install concrete structures to form the foundations of the new rail bridge over Werribee Street. Down the line at Cherry Street, works on the road bridge overpass continue and the concrete support structures will be installed for the pedestrian underpass retaining walls. Construction will soon begin on the new signalised intersection at Tarneit Rd/Railway Ave and Princes Hwy/Wattle Ave. You can sign up to email updates about these exciting level crossing removal works at levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or text “Werribee” or “Cherry” to 0438 479 376 for text updates. As part of the Andrews Government’s $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrades, works are progressing to complete the Duncans Road Interchange. The Major Roads Project Victoria team will soon complete the new Geelong-bound freeway entry ramp and Melbourne-bound freeway exit ramp, new traffic lights and light poles, lay the final layer of asphalt on new roads and open additional lanes on the new Duncans Road bridge.
Art by Nina Sanadze.
Information about disruptions related to major construction works can be found at bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions.
A portrait which will be featured in the exhibition.
The Andrews Government continues to build our Education State. We’re ensuring that every Werribee student can learn in the best possible environment. We’re upgrading existing schools and building new schools – including here in the Werribee District. Riverwalk Primary School constructed and opened for students in 2020. A future secondary school with land acquired in the Harpley Estate in Werribee. Wollahra Primary School (interim name) in Wyndham Vale set to open in 2021. Essential construction continues at the site to ensure the school is ready for students in the new year. 2021 enrolments are now open for Prep – Grade 6! Visit the ‘Wollahra Primary School – interim name’ Facebook page for more information, photos, and updates.
Tim Pallas MP STATE MEMBER FOR WERRIBEE 2 / 56-58 Watton St, Werribee VIC 3030 P: 9741 1133 E: tim.pallas@parliament.vic.gov.au TimPallasMP @timpallas One of Liam Benson’s artworks.
Pat Brassington artwork.
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Solitary by Michelle Ripari.
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Community clean-up amid COVID By Alesha Capone Residents keen to keep Wyndham clean are facing challenges co-ordinating activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Lisa Field – a volunteer from Love Our Street 3030 and the Werribee River Association – has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the problem. Love Our Patch, is aimed at helping people be creative in how they connect and contribute to a cleaner world during pandemic restrictions.
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Ms Field said that in non-pandemic times, volunteers from groups such as Love Our Street 3030 conducted monthly rubbish clean-ups and audits in Wyndham. “In Wyndham we are lucky to have several dedicated clean-up groups but now is the time
to re-work things,” she said “I am seeking ways to continue to co-ordinate clean-ups in the local community by meeting online, by supporting people to work alone or in pairs, and then asking them to share their collection data to me, so I can continue to provide this to our project partners. “I’d like to continue working with the community, capturing their valuable work, and explore other bright ideas for how we can adapt under COVID.” Ms Field said Love Our Patch would not
Wyndham’s top 10 most downloaded eBooks and eAudio books since March: eBooks: 1. Becoming / Michelle Obama 2. Nine Perfect Strangers / Liane Moriarty 3. Subtle Art of Not Giving a F... / Mark Manson 4. Blue Moon / Lee Child 5. Cleaning the Gold / Karin Slaughter, Lee Child 6. Good Turn / Dervla McTiernan 7. Lost Man / Jane Harper 8. Tattooist of Auschwitz / Heather Morris 9. Night Moves / Nora Roberts 10. Normal People / Sally Rooney eAudio books: 1. Becoming / Michelle Obama 2. Barefoot Investor / Scott Pape 3. Subtle Art of Not Giving a F... / Mark Manson 4. Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up / Marie Kondo 5. Everything is F…… / Mark Manson 6. Nine Perfect Strangers / Liane Moriarty 7. Barefoot Investor: 2019/2020 / Scott Pape 8. Hard Way / Lee Child 9. Bad Luck and Trouble / Lee Child 10. 488 Rules for Life / Kitty Flanagan Cr Josh Gilligan. (Joe Mastroianni). 214098_02
Booked in for top titles The memoir of America’s former first lady, a best-seller from an Australian author and a straight-talking self-help book are some of the most popular titles at Wyndham’s libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, Becoming by Michelle Obama has become the most-downloaded eBook and eAudio book from Wyndham’s libraries. Nine Perfect Strangers by Australia’s Liane Moriarty – which follows the story of nine people who attend a transformational retreat run by a mysterious Russian woman – was the second most popular eBook.
Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape was second on the eAudio book list. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson was third on both lists. Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan, who is also the municipality’s learning city portfolio holder, said that since the beginning of COVID-19 restrictions in mid-March, the council had seen a significant increase in the use of its 24/7 e-Library service. “From March to July, the community has downloaded over 25,000 eBooks, 20,000 eAudio books, and 14,600 eMagazines,” he said.
“In the month of July, there were 5474 eBooks downloaded, an increase of 113 per cent compared to July last year. “There were 58 per cent more eAudio books and 78 per cent more eMagazines downloaded in July this year compared with the same period last year. “Despite our branches re-opening briefly in June and July, and the introduction of the home delivery service, we continue to see a shift towards our e-Library service.” Cr Gilligan said that Wyndham’s libraries now have 93,320 members, an increase of more than 1700 members since March.
just be about clean-ups, but would explore other positive things to keep the community connected and enjoy open spaces. Werribee riverkeeper John Forrester said community volunteers were a vital part of the advocacy work done to protect the bay and waterways. “Currently there is no shortage of litter, and now gloves and masks are frequently appearing,” he said. Details: 3030@loveourstreet.com.au or see facebook.com/LoveOurStreet3030
Not a good sign Leaving a pile of rubbish and unwanted household goods under an ‘illegal dumping is prohibited’ sign could be viewed as ironic, stupid, or both. A resident who spotted just that in Vanderbilt Avenue, Truganina last week shared a photo of the sight on a community Facebook group. The resident said she was sick of seeing rubbish dumped in the street, especially when Wyndham council offered free hard-waste collections for residents. The council’s director of city operations, Steven Thorpe, last month told Star Weekly that there has been an increase in residents reporting issues such as rubbish dumping, abandoned vehicles and eyesore properties since March. “During COVID-19 restrictions we have seen the emergence of positive community behaviour, including residents reporting more incidents of rubbish dumping,” he said. “More people are walking around their neighbourhoods for their daily exercise instead of driving to and from work, and more people have noticed dumped rubbish, dogs off-lead, unsightly property and abandoned vehicles in our city. “They have been doing the right thing and reporting it to council.” Wyndham’s environment and sustainability portfolio holder, Cr Heather Marcus, said that while it was disappointing to see people discarding their rubbish illegally, the majority of residents did not engage in such behaviour. “People caught dumping rubbish will be made to clean up the mess and face fines of between $330 and $8000 … Some of these offences can carry a criminal conviction,” Cr Marcus said. Hard waste collections can be booked via: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/bookhard-green-waste-collection. Report rubbish dumping on 9742 0777. Alesha Capone
Branching out proves a hit for residents Werribee residents Jess and Dwayne have been given a green thumbs-up by Wyndham council. The couple was last week announced as winners of the council’s My Smart Garden – My Isolation photography competition, which aimed to show how people could become backyard gardeners and more self-sufficient. Wyndham’s environment and sustainability portfolio holder, Cr Heather Marcus, said the free My Smart Garden program, which is run across several Melbourne municipalities, educates people about growing food and transforming their outdoor spaces into a functional garden. 10 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 September, 2020
“The free online program helps residents become more in touch with nature, eat fresh homegrown food, turn waste into valuable resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create habitat for wildlife,” Cr Marcus said. “We asked Wyndham residents to take photos of their progress and Jess and Dwayne won over the judges with photos of their transformed garden – and a stray chicken who temporarily found her new home in their backyard.” Jess said that she and Dwayne had always wanted to grow their own produce. She said the COVID-19 restrictions had provided them time and motivation.
“It was hard work getting it all together, but we are so pleased with the result,” Jess said. The pair purchased some treated pine sleepers from Bunnings before the first stage of restrictions and spent a few weekends preparing their raised beds. Jess and the family knew their garden was inviting when two-year-old daughter, Pippa, pointed out that a chicken had appeared in the backyard. “We were delighted with our new garden assistant, but unfortunately Speckles had an owner and she had to return to her own home.” Details: https://mysmartgarden.org.au/ or follow @mysmartgarden on Instagram.
Jess and Dwayne, with Pippa, 2, in their Werribee garden. (Supplied)
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Across: 1. Avidly, 4. Ending, 9. Free, 10. Aberration, 11. Snatch, 12. Diatribe, 13. Temporary, 15. Cede, 16. Sure, 17. Perpetual, 21. Schooner, 22. Resist, 24. Get a move on, 25. Rely, 26. Steady, 27. Grieve. Down: 1. Arrange, 2. Inert, 3. Leather, 5. Normal, 6. Intersect, 7. Goodbye, 8. Tender-hearted, 14. Perforate, 16. Success, 18. Partner, 19. Absolve, 20. On hold, 23. Spree.
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1. Which Australian actress has children named Dashiell, Roman, Ignatius and Edith? 2. What is the next largest body in our solar system after the Sun? 3. Singer Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders has a daughter with which member of The Kinks? 4. What innovation did Australian Ben Lexcen invent for the 1983 America’s Cup? 5. Is maxixe a large clothing size in Spanish-speaking countries, a Brazilian dance or the European release of a 1970s Austin car? 6. Which German composer fathered 20 children? 7. What does the H stand for in HIV? 8. Designed in 1976 as “Little People”, what did these cloth dolls become famous as? 9. The Azores, or Atlantic Islands, belong to which country? 10. What type of cheese is sprinkled on minestrone soup?
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Community Calendar While we can’t get together in some of the places and at the events we love, Wyndham City is bringing them to you, online! At www.wyndhamtogether.com.au you’ll find loads of free activities to help you stay connected, with new content added daily.
Craft and Chat
Online Wildlife Encounter
Wednesdays from 9 September Make a cuppa, grab your craft project and chat with like-minded people online with Wyndham City Libraries.
Monday 21 September Join Wyndham City Libraries and Reptile Encounters these school holidays for an online introduction to some of our amazing native species. Bookings open 12 September.
In Conversation with Rosalie Ham and Bruno Lettieri Thursday 10 September Join author Rosalie Ham in conversation about her return to the world and characters of her bestselling novel, The Dressmaker.
A Virtual Night in with the Blokes in the West Monday 14 + Thursday 17 September A virtual workshop exploring where the current man code has taken us and what tomorrow’s man might look like.
Girls and Women in Sport Friday 18 September Hear from Laura Kane, Head of Football Operations at North Melbourne Football Club, North Melbourne FC players and other industry experts about boosting gender equality in sport. Plus, celebrate the Wyndham Champions who are doing great things for girls and women in sport.
Family Information Session: Responding to a Mental Health Crisis Monday 21 September Learn how to recognise and respond to mental health crisis in young people.
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Tune in on Demand Catch up on past episodes and workshops, download activity sheets and more. • Online Rhyme Time • Whizz Kids Science Experiments • The House that Charlie Built • Polymer Clay Workshop • Kids Club Online Activity Sheets • Hindi and English Storytelling • Kidstrument • Wyndham Youthcast • In the Kitchen Cooking Tutorials • Bollywood Dance Workshop • Ghost Light Performances • My Smart Garden Webinars • Create Your Own Habitat Garden
Stay connected – join Wyndham City Libraries for free online access to e-books, e-magazines, e-audio books, movies and TV shows at wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries
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Have you enrolled your child in kindergarten for 2021? There are still a number of positions vacant at some Wyndham City kindergartens. /Ĩ LJŽƵ͛ǀĞ ŐŽƚ Ă ĐŚŝůĚ ƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ĨŽƵƌ ŶĞdžƚ LJĞĂƌ͕ ĂŶĚ LJŽƵ͛ƌĞ LJĞƚ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ LJŽƵƌ ƉůĂĐĞ ʹ ŶŽǁ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞ͊
HOPPERS CROSSING: Karobran Kindergarten
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WERRIBEE: College Road Kindergarten YƵĂŶƟŶ ŝŶŶĂŚ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ dŚŽŵĂƐ ŚŝƌŶƐŝĚĞ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ ZŝǀĞƌǁĂůŬ WƌŝŵĂƌLJ ^ĐŚŽŽů ;ŶĞǁ ŝŶ ϮϬϮϭͿ
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LITTLE RIVER: >ŝƩůĞ ZŝǀĞƌ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ WYNDHAM VALE: Ăůŝŵ Ăůŝŵ ĂƌůLJ zĞĂƌƐ Ăƚ tƵŶŐŐƵƌƌǁŝů ŚƵƌƌƵŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ sŝƐƚĂ tĂLJ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ ;tLJŶĚŚĂŵ sĂůĞͿ POINT COOK: :ĂŵŝĞƐŽŶ tĂLJ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ TARNEIT: Tarneit Central Kindergarten dĂƌŶĞŝƚ EŽƌƚŚ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ TRUGANINA: Mainview Boulevard Kindergarten
Are you unsure which kindergarten to send your child to in 2021? Wyndham City’s website has recently been updated to include 360-degree virtual tours of each of the 32 ŬŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶƐ ŝŶ tLJŶĚŚĂŵ ŝƚLJ͛Ɛ ĞŶƚƌĂů ZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ and Enrolment Scheme. Families can now see the inside of each of the kindergarten rooms as well as the playground from the comfort of their own home!
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Honest health advice a focus A Wyndham resident for more than 35 years, Lotta Lauterbach launched her Go Vita health food store three years ago. The store took a year’s planning before Go Vita opened in Hoppers Crossing, with shelves stacked with fantastic health-giving products, and professional team members on board – each of whom is either a qualified naturopath or nutritionist. Nowadays, it’s a busy place, with people dropping in for expert advice, and exploring the many items in stock. And, because the Go Vita crew is so passionate about health and wellbeing, customers get a warm welcome and as much help as they need. The health food range includes: • Flours and grains • Nuts and seeds • Breads and cereals • Herbal teas, drinks and protein powders • Natural honey and snacks • Refrigerated and frozen products • Gluten-free, allergy-friendly, keto and vegan foods The store stocks natural and organic skincare and make-up, hair care, and cleaning and eco-friendly products, along with a wide range of quality supplements – including a practitioner-only selection. Lotta says that if a customer can’t find the item they’re after in stock, she will always try to source it – all part of their commitment to great service. “We really listen to our customers, and will always go out of our way when needed,” says Lotta. “Honest health advice is another huge focus for us. “In fact, there have been times when we actually talked a customer out of buying a particular product as we truly believed that was
not the best product for them. This has helped us build a rapport with customers who get to know we’re looking out for their best.” Go Vita offers a free “Good Health Members Club” for anyone to join. This entitles customers to an everyday discounted price on many supplements, as well as up to 20 per cent off storewide on “Super Days” held twice a month (some exclusions apply). Members’ monthly Go Magazine is out now, with great specials throughout September, plus interesting reads – grab a copy in-store. Go Vita, Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre, 24-48 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Wednesday; 9am-6pm Thursday-Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday; and 10am-5pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9748 9645
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Online a great tool for ‘touring’ schools Every parent would surely agree that this has been the strangest school year ever: open, lockdown, open, lockdown, repeat, writes Carole Levy. Schools have responded admirably to the coronavirus challenges, quickly setting up online learning, teaching kids (and groaning parents) how to use their particular system, setting up Zoom passwords, doling out devices, and generally showing huge dollops of patience and kindness. So far, so good – even if most of us aren’t enjoying the remote learning experience much, especially true for parents juggling their own work from home. And the new discipline required has been testing pretty well everyone. Just when we think we’re all getting there, it’s time to face another potential challenge around getting our kids educated: finding the right school for next year while the schools are closed. Fortunately, many schools are organising virtual tours, and even virtual open days. While not as detailed as an in-person tour, these virtual substitutes do a great job letting parents see the school’s facilities. Virtual open days are even better, with principals and teachers interacting online with prospective students and their families. Questions get answered, any reservations are discussed and, most of all, we get to “meet� the staff and get a feel for who they are as teachers. It almost seems old-hat now, but school websites are a terrific information source generally. Exploring the entire website can often throw up good ‘insider’ info, too – for example, reading the school’s newsletters can be quite revealing about how a school rolls. Failing any of that, keep it simple by calling to chat to the principal who will be keen to explain the benefits of their particular school.
Take advantage of online tools to ‘tour’ prospective schools. (iStock)
Schools are always looking for new enrollees and, during this peculiar COVID-19 season, that hasn’t changed – and principals are likely to have more time for phone conversations
right now as well. Check out the schools in your zone that look appealing at first glance, then find out if they’re running virtual tours or open days, or
something else that will help. We’ve managed to duck the 3pm traffic snarls on the way to school pick-ups, but we can’t duck getting our kids enrolled for next year.
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Keep the kids active in homeschooling With online learning again in full swing and a myriad of subjects to tackle, it can be easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of the curriculum – physical education, writes Danielle Kutchel. PE at home doesn’t have to be stuffy and regulated. Consider slipping it in as part of the day and you’ll be well on your way to ticking those education boxes!
provided. They will have ideas and suggestions for you and there will, of course, be certain tasks the students need to complete, but that’s no excuse for a boring lesson.
Make it fun
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People often say they ‘hated PE at school’, with many looking to drop it the moment they could. Meanwhile, the mean PE teacher has become a movie trope. The answer? Make PE great again by injecting a bit of fun into the routine. PE doesn’t just have to be a class game of cricket or following the provided curriculum in regimented steps. Homeschooling allows for a certain amount of creativity (especially the second time around) Invent games for your kids or make it competitive: who can jump the highest? Who can run the furthest? What’s the latest crazy TikTok dance routine – see what the kids can do with it! Think about what games and sports your kids prefer and encourage them to keep those up. Older children, for example, might like to go for a bike ride or run. For younger kids, break out the chalk and draw some hopscotch on the pavement outside for an outside-the-box activity. Don’t forget to use what the school has
Your kids are used to going out at lunch time and burning off some steam. Don’t let them become couch potatoes just because they’re learning from home. Schedule lunch time in for a consistent time each day and make that the time you head outside. If there’s nothing prepared for lunch, get the kids to jump on their scooters or bikes and head to the shops – not only does this ensure they get their physical activity quote up for the day, but it doubles as an excuse to get some chores done! You can even use PE to break up the day. Finished that maths task? Celebrate with 20 star jumps to get the blood pumping before you get back into the books.
Make it real Don’t be afraid to ask for help! If you’re struggling, get in touch with your child’s PE teacher and ask for advice. They’re there to support you and they’d probably be grateful to hear from you and get an update on their students.
Think outside the box when it comes to PE at home. (iStock)
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Preparing your child for school Starting school is a momentous occasion in a child’s life. It’s a major milestone for children and their parents, and one that’s filled with a mix of emotions. To help make the transition as smooth as possible, there are many things mums and dads can do to prepare their child. Emeritus Professor Bob Perry is an education expert in transitions, having developed a guide featuring multiple case studies of parents, teachers and kids during the transition to school. Professor Perry says while beginning primary school can be a challenge, most children find it enjoyable. “Children of that age want to grow up – they see excitement in growing up and they want school to be different. So we shouldn’t worry that it is different as the kids want it that way,” he explains. The move from kindergarten to primary school, he says, is more about a child’s social and emotional development, than academic. Here, Professor Perry shares his top tips to help a child prepare for primary school.
Talk Start talking to your children about school. This includes talking about the school itself, what it was like when you went to school, what’s changed since you went to school and what it will be like for your child. Ask your child about what’s concerning them and what are they looking forward to? Like most people, children will bottle things up unless they are
Most children are keen to go to school because they see it as ‘growing up’. (Supplied)
specifically asked about them. For example, the child may be particularly worried about the playground – sometimes playgrounds can be a bit daunting.
Managing expectations The key is being honest, even if you didn’t particularly like school. Parents can talk about some of the positive things that did happen when they were at school. Be honest about it, but make sure you know what will happen when they go to school. For example, I know some parents who talk about children lining up before going into classroom – this doesn’t happen at some schools any more. If a child sees that doesn’t happen then the parent loses some credibility with the child. It’s important for parents to talk to the principal or teacher about what happens in that particular school. Another thing is many children wish they’d known before their first day is that everyone wears a school uniform. We often make a big deal about getting their uniform but forget to tell them everyone will be dressed the same.
Lunch boxes Buy a lunch box and check your child can open it. There seems to be a tendency to buy the latest superhero lunchbox or whatever the trend is, but the critical thing is that your child can actually open it. Talk to your child about having lunch at school and be sure to tell them that you don’t eat everything at once! Also make sure you can pack lunches that don’t require wrap or foil, so that the kids don’t have trouble unwrapping their food.
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Wyndham Central College is immensely proud to be the first secondary school in Australia to obtain AVID certification, attaining the First National Site of Distinction in 2019. AVID helps all students to believe that they can achieve and be successful. It provides students with the tools, skills and knowledge to be successful students and to be university, work and career ready. AVID is a schoolwide program that uses research-based, best teaching and learning strategies to actively engage the student in their learning. While all students at Wyndham Central College are AVID students it is also offered as an AVID elective from Year 9.
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Going to public toilets is critical for both boys and girls. School toilets are different to home toilets and preschool toilets. While school toilets have improved a great deal, they aren’t as sparkling clean as the toilet at home or at kindy. And, for the first time, kids will have to make a choice about whether they go to the boys toilets or girls toilets – they need to know about that. For boys it is important they know that there are different ways of going to toilet other than standing over a bowl. These are the practical things.
What to do at home Don’t organise a big party to celebrate starting school in the first week. Your child will be too tired – it’s a big change. Like many people, kids are not necessarily going to be ready to talk about their day as soon as they walk in the door or get in the car. Sometimes there needs to be tricks played to get the kids talking. Sometimes it’s worth parents just talking with teacher at the end of the day and asking them how things are going. At least that gives the parent a way in by saying ‘Ms So and So said you enjoyed doing such and such today, would you like doing more of that at home?’ It’s all about communicating when you know more about what’s going on. Sometimes the child won’t want to talk and that’s OK. However, if they spend the first six months not wanting to talk you may want to have a yarn to the teacher about it.
Playground practice Take your child to big public spaces. Take them to the park and let them play on the playground equipment. Schools have playgrounds that are bigger than they are used to with more people in them and less adults per child. The children need to have experience around these things. While you are there, take them to the toilet! Choose a lunchbox that is easy for your child to open. (iStock)
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Before the school year begins, every parent should take their child to the school to meet the principal and the potential teacher. It’s important to take your child with you as you want them to feel a sense of belonging. You need to know the teacher, so you don’t have to get on the phone and start introducing yourself if there’s a problem.
After school care This is something that tends to be forgotten. After school care is another transition that
can be challenging. Certainly at prep level you go there to play, but you have to get there. For some kids that means walking across the playground, but for others it will involve getting a bus. The child needs to be prepared for that. They need to go and visit the after school care place. Sometimes it’s not a bad idea for kids to go to vacation care for a couple of days to get used to that transition. However this only works if the actual after school place they will be going to offers vacation care.
Special needs Often with children who have special needs, there will have been a very extensive transition to school program. This is generally instigated by the parent or kindy teacher. Providing the child is identified as having special needs, there is usually meetings between school representatives, principals, the teacher, kindy teacher and therapists of various sorts. They work out an individual plan for these children. Parents need to make sure this happens. If they know their child has additional needs, the
Before your child comes home upset, you need to know the teacher so you don’t have to get on the phone and start introducing yourself. You want to get straight down to the business and say ‘we have a problem’. It is a problem that everyone – the teacher, parent, school and child will have to work out together. It’s possible your child will come home and throw their bag down and say ‘I’m not going back there’ because of an incident. The parent needs to get straight onto the teacher. The big problem is if a parent tries to solve problem themselves as they only know part of the story.
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Parents must be diligent Cyberbullying is a deeply embedded problem in society, with one in five young people under the age of 18 reporting that they have experienced online bullying in any one year, but schools cannot solve the problem alone. This is the view of Professor Marilyn Campbell, of the Queensland University of Technology, a world-expert on cyberbullying.
Professor Campbell has recently published Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools, which focuses on international evidenced-based strategies for preventing cyberbullying, including tips for parents. Professor Campbell spent two decades as a teacher, before becoming a registered psychologist and then moving into educational research. She says that to help address cyberbullying, we need to be looking outside the school yard and into the home. “While schools obviously have a role to play, we need to ensure parents are playing an active role in dealing with cyberbullying,” says Professor Campbell. “Most cyberbullying is initiated outside of the school, so we need to make sure parents know how to respond – whether their child is being bullied or, in fact, is the bully.”
Often, the policing of cyberbullying is seen as an area for schools and teachers to manage, but Professor Campbell says that parents shouldn’t pass on the responsibility for seeing that their children are safe in digital environments. “Parents are their children’s first teachers, and they are the people supplying their children with the technology,” says Professor Campbell. “Both of those factors add up to parents having a very important role to play – they can’t just say ‘This is something for schools to deal with,’ and wash their hands of it.” “No-one is suggesting that this is an easy space to navigate – far from it. But appropriate online relationships are just like appropriate offline relationships – they thrive on respect and empathy, despite the fact that they are being conducted behind the veil of online anonymity. “Parents need to make sure they are teaching their children how to conduct those kinds of relationships.”
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The Gordon hosts a virtual Open Day The coronavirus pandemic has fast-tracked innovation so it comes as no surprise that this year The Gordon’s Open Day will be streamed live. The Virtual Open Day will introduce viewers to The Gordon and its campuses across the Wyndham and Geelong regions. Take a campus tour, learn about the services available for students, and explore courses and career pathways. Participants have the opportunity to connect directly with program areas and find out more about their chosen area of interest, what they can expect to learn, and potential career outcomes.
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Joe Ormeno, chief executive of The Gordon states, “TAFE offers an abundance of vocational learning options and The Gordon’s Open Day is a great means for our future students to explore the pathways we offer. “While many people are certain of their career path, many others are still determining the direction they want to take,” Mr Ormeno says. “One of the great values of studying at The Gordon is that you can explore your passions without having to commit to long-term study.” The Gordon’s Werribee campus offers a broad range of courses, including early childhood education, community services, business administration, animal studies, horticulture, and conservation. A variety of pre-apprenticeships and short
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courses are available at the Hoppers Crossing campus. For anyone still deciding the profession they want to pursue, The Gordon offers an online career quiz. When registering for Open Day, participants can take the quiz to discover career avenues that focus on their interests.
Transitioning The Gordon’s Open Day to an online event allows prospective students to connect safely, from the comfort of their home, while engaging in Q&A sessions with industry experts. Mr Ormeno commented that it is important for the TAFE to offer solutions that allowed
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The front grille is so large that there’s nowhere to put the number plate – which spoils what is otherwise a great looking nose. Overall there’s a sleek appearance that’s rather plain in the sides, but that look expands at the rear. The metallic roof rails give it added visual oomph.
these are autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, side assist, pre-sense rear and exit warning. Attention assist gives an alert tone and a visual signal if the car feels that the driver’s isn’t paying attention. Audi pre-sense City with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, detects impending collisions at up to 85 km/h and can reduce speed by up to 40 km/h. An active bonnet moves up if the car senses it has hit a pedestrian. This provides a cushion between the human body and the hard components directly under the bonnet. There are front, side and a head level curtain airbags. Audi Pre-sense Rear helps to mitigate rear-end collisions, within system limits, through a series of measures including flashing the hazard lights at high frequency to warn surrounding traffic.
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The cabin of this high-performance upmarket German machine is a pleasant place to be in. It has suede-look trim inserts in a slightly different colour to the rest of the door trim, alloy highlights and the way the interior lights up at night are excellent. Seating is good for four adults, with a rear-centre seat making it comfortable for five. There isn’t as much legroom in the back as we would expect in a car of this size. There’s good headroom for all but very tall adults. The rear seat backs don’t fold completely flat.
A head-up display is part of this upgrade to the S4 Avant, it’s clear and easy to see. Dynamic, Comfort and Auto drive mode options are all useful in their individual ways. Dynamic gives you plenty of exciting performance but may prove a bit harsh in the suspension for boring day to day use. The suspension can be a somewhat noisy over rough and ready roads and really feels the bump-thumps on joins on concrete roads. The Auto setting does its best to realise what you are looking for.
Now in its fourth year on the market, Audi has given its S4 Avant a mild facelift and significant increases in equipment to provide added sales incentives. Avant in Audi-speak stands for station wagon, the ‘S’ means it’s got more gear and performance than the standard A4. Although it sits below the very pricey, very quick Avant RS it’s certainly not slow. This update sees the S4 being finished in metallic paint with Nappa leather sports seats and adjustable (pneumatic) front seats.
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amplifier to provide beautiful music. The 2020 upgrade sees the provision of dual USB ports for rear seat passengers. Inductive phone charging is handily placed in the lidded stowage area between the front seats where it can be reached by all occupants.
Engines / transmissions Audi S4 Avant has a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection, turbocharging and Audi’s clever variable valve-lift system. It has 260 kW of power from 5,400 to 6,400 revs. Peak torque of 500 Nm runs across a very
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Existing Monopole, 49 Industrial Avenue, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 Optus Ref: M8399, www.rfnsa.com.au/3029016 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows: r Replacement of three (3) existing 4G panel antennas (2.63m long) with three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.59m long) r Replacemet of three (3) existing 4G panel antennas (2.53m long) with three new 4G panel antennas (2.69m long) r Provision for three (3) future panel antennas (up to 1.5m long) r New ancillary equipment including remote radio units, cabling and antenna mounts r Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a low-impact facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact) Determination 2018 based on the description above 3. Notification is being undertaken in accordance with Section 7 of Industry Code C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment 4. Members of the public may obtain further information on the proposed work, and we invite you to provide written comments about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to Optus’ representative c/- James McIver, Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd; phone: 03 9013 6175; email: consultation@catalystone.com.au and post: PO Box 1119, Crows Nest NSW 1585 by 25 September 2020.
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