SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
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Time to get moving After months of residents spending extra time indoors, Moorabool council has partnered with the state government to encourage a more active lifestyle. The ’Get Active Victoria’ initiative is designed to help people live a more active and healthy lifestyle and has a number of tools and ideas for getting active all year round. Mayor David Edwards is encouraging residents to get moving, whether that be going for a neighbourhood walk or keeping active in their homes. “Moorabool is home to some of Australia’s best walking and hiking tracks,” Cr Edwards said. “As we are all unable to travel right now, why not take advantage of what our backyard has to offer?” Get Active Victoria offers a range of workouts, challenges, games and ideas to inspire all Victorians to move more, every day. There are workouts for all levels that range from 10 minutes to 30 minutes with little or no equipment needed. Residents who have previously participated in Active April, can use the same login to access the workouts. To sign up or to get more information, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au. DAVID EDWARDS
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Boost for relief groups By Ewen McRae Community groups delivering COVID-19 emergency relief and recovery to residents will be eligible for special grants to support their work. Melton council has allocated $100,000 from the 2020-21 Community Grants Program to deliver its new COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Fund, with grants of up to $5000 available for each group. The temporary funding stream is designed to
support the work of council and not-for-profit community groups in assisting residents who are vulnerable, isolated, or otherwise in need of additional support during the pandemic. It will also maximise the community benefit of new Connector Hubs, which help residents understand and access the support available to them during the COVID-19 crisis, including relief packages, counselling, job-readiness programs, social connection and education opportunities. Melton mayor Lara Carli said she was proud
that council’s new fund would maximise the support available to residents. “We are incredibly grateful to the many community groups who are playing an active role in helping vulnerable residents and I’m proud that council can offer a new fund that will maximise these opportunities,” Cr Carli said. “These efforts to provide support services and basic necessities have been absolutely critical to the many local people financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and are complementary to
the support council is also providing. “We know that the demand for these services has been extraordinarily high and this fund will help our generous community groups continue and grow their services.” Not-for-profit community groups and service organisations will need to demonstrate that they are able to deliver timely crisis support and emergency relief. To find out more and apply for a COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Fund grant, go to melton.vic.gov.au/communitygrants
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