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City’s future in sure hands

Anisha is one of the students preparing for the competition.

Building a resilient and sustainable Wyndham could lie in the small and youthful hands of the municipality’s budding researchers.

The 2022 Young Scientist Competition of Wyndham encourages year 7-12 students to show off their inventions, models and special projects that could help build a better Wyndham.

Contest founder Vijisha Venkatram said she has been running the event since 2017.

“This competition is run every year … and I feel we need students to invest their ideas now, more than ever,” she said.

Ms Venkatram said the aim of the project is to encourage a love for science and develop children’s natural curiosity to explore and problem solve.

Students are required to complete an individual application form and submit a three-minute video recording that includes information that relates to the uniqueness of the project, why there is a need for the invention and how the creation can be used to benefit the community.

Entries close August 15.

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Calls to rethink rail plans An independent transport organisation has called for the state government to replace the Suburban Rail Loop with an east-west rail that would include five new stations between Werribee, Wyndham Vale and Deer Park.

The Rail Futures Institute (RFI) believes the east-west rail will redress the disparity in public transport supply between Melbourne’s outer west, and eastern and southern suburbs, and is needed far more urgently than the Suburban Rail Loop.

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will fill gaps where residential development is occurring in Truganina, Werribee and parts of Tarneit.

Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said council believes better rail connectivity between Wyndham and the wider metropolitan area will improve access to employment, economic and educational opportunities. “Our priority is for the delivery of additional train stations, with Sayers Road Station in Tarneit West needed as soon as possible, to meet commuter demand in our growth areas,” he said.

“That’s why we have strongly advocated for improved services and new rail stations.”

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A Western Rail Plan, which would see a new dedicated track between Werribee and Laverton for Geelong trains that would cut travel time by about 15 minutes, was announced by the state government in 2018.

But RFI said there had been “little evident progress since”.

Cr Maynard said the municipality needed the connection between the Wyndham Vale and Werribee Line proposed in the Western Rail Plan.

“This will also support the line’s integration with the Geelong Fast Rail and better connect Melbourne’s western suburbs to regional and metropolitan opportunities,” he said.

“It will better connect key western suburban and regional centres – making it easier to travel to jobs, businesses and community services in Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne’s West.”

A government spokeswoman said the government had started works on the Suburban Rain Loop, while simultaneously delivering “massive upgrades” to roads and rail in Melbourne’s west. “Metro Tunnel, Suburban Rail Loop, the Western Rail Plan, Eastern Express Busway and our ongoing investment in the current public transport network is transforming the way Victorians move around the city,” the spokeswoman said.

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‘Very dangerous’ Dohertys Road A Tarneit resident is calling on Wyndham council to prioritise the rehabilitation of Dohertys Road.

Lacey Dunweg said she uses the “terrible” and “very dangerous” road everyday, but is forced to avoid it when there’s rain.

The road is particularly bad between Derrimut and Tarneit roads, where a dam, creek and dips in the road’s surface result in flooding.

“When I can see the road, see the potholes, it’s a lot easier to try and dodge them than when they’re underwater and you can’t see

them,” she said.

“I don’t want to hit a pothole, because I’ve done that in the past with my last car, I hit a pothole and actually cracked my rims, so I’m a bit wary of it.”

Wyndham city operations director Stephen Thorpe said council is undertaking preliminary design of the road, which would see it shifted south towards the Emerald estate and duplicated.

“The new road alignment will include a 45 metre-wide road reserve which will include the reconstruction of Dohertys Road from

Tarneit Road to match into recent intersection works with Sapling Boulevard,” Mr Thorpe said.

“It is anticipated that the reconstruction and duplication of Dohertys Road will take about two years to complete.

“In the interim, maintenance works will continue within the low lying areas of Dohertys Road, including through the ‘dips’ where recent culvert upgrade works have occurred.”

Ms Dunweg believes the road should be fixed sooner.

“I’m sure they’ve had multiple people comment and request and put in petitions to get it fixed,” she said.

“The amount of times they keep patching the potholes, trying to fix stuff, within a week, two weeks, they’re already dug up again.

“I know at the moment they’re starting resurfacing on Sayers Road, that road is in way much better than Dohertys Road, so I think it definitely should have been prioritised.”

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The Auskick clinic will give kids a chance to trial the program before signing up.

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‘Epic’ trial for kids to take up footy Primary school-aged children are invited to attend a free AFL football clinic, hosted by Werribee Centrals Football and Auskick club.

Named the ‘Epic Clinic’ the session will take place at the Galvin Park ovals on Saturday, July 30, from 10-11.30am.

Auskick co-ordinator Emily Travers said attendance registrations are open to all eligible residents in Wyndham. “[It’s] for anyone in the community to come give Auskick a go … basically they can try it out, run through different activities and if they like it, then sign up for the following year,” Ms Travers said.

“We just thought we’ll make it into a really fun, free activity for everyone to give it a go, and get out there.”

The event will be hosted by under-18 group and senior players, who will give participants an opportunity to experience an Auskick clinic.

“You learn AFL, you’ll get co-ordination skills … the normal stuff like kicking and handballing,” Ms Travers said. “[But] you actually make lifelong friends, great friendships, out of Auskick … you get to know them on a regular basis and see them every week, and form relationships with

people you wouldn’t normally see.”

Ms Travers said attendees can decide if they want to continue with Auskick and won’t be hassled to sign up.

“There will be a registration form that they can express interest if they’re thinking about signing up, and we will send an email out when registrations open for next year,” she said.

Details: facebook.com/wcauskick.

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The duration of the COVID-19 reinfection period has been slashed from 12 weeks to just four, the state government has announced.

Last Friday, The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) said that COVID reinfections can occur within 28 days, prompting it to recommend that the reinfection period be reduced.

In a statement on Tuesday, the state government said that as of 11.59pm on Tuesday, the period when someone is considered a recently confirmed case (and therefore exempt from testing and isolation/quarantine requirements) has been revised to four weeks, down from 12 weeks. “This reflects the emerging evidence that new variants of COVID-19 can evade prior immunity gained from infection,” the government said.

“Positive cases are still required to isolate for seven days from the day they took their test but an additional reason to leave home has been added – to provide transport for a household member to obtain food, if essential. The infected person will need to remain in the car and wear a face covering at all times.”

The government has also recommended mask wearing in indoor and crowded settings, however there will not be any changes to current face mask requirements. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has also requested employers consider working from home arrangements that are most appropriate for their workplace and employees based on individual requirements.

The government also announce another round of its Small Business Ventilation Grant Program to help businesses invest in equipment that will keep their workers and customers safe in indoor settings, and has launched a ‘Stay Well in Winter’ campaign to boost public health messaging.

Stories from respiratory patients welcome The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network [NWMPHN] is calling for residents in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne who have used a GP respiratory clinic [GPRC] to talk about their experiences using the new clinics.

GPRCs are open in a number of locations across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, including Altona North, Broadmeadows, Derrimut, Hoppers Crossing, Laverton, Melton, Sunbury, Sunshine, Werribee and West Footscray.

NWMPHN chief executive Christopher Carter said GPRCs are a new addition to the region’s health care system.

“They play a really important role, enabling

residents with respiratory symptoms to get tested and treated without having to go to a hospital emergency department, even when they can’t get in to see their local doctor,“ he said. “New services demand new insights and new experiences.

“This is why we’re keen to hear from people who have visited a GPRC, to find out what it was like for them.

“We’d love to know how the visit went, and we invite anyone with an opinion or a story to tell to let us know by emailing comms@ nwmphn.org.au.”

Across the metropolitan area, more than 35,000 people have been to GPRCs since they started to open in December last year.

Mr Carter said while it is important to seek quantitative data, it is always essential to learn about the stories behind this data.

“When we are funding and facilitating health services, it is vitally important to always remember that these services are used by actual people,” he said.

“Numbers and other kinds of data can tell us about the quantity of people using a particular services, but only the voices of the patients themselves can tell us about the quality - and quality is key.”

Anyone who wishes to share their experience at a GPRC is encouraged to contact Star Weekly via westeditorial@starweekly.com.au.

Details: nwmphn.org.au/for-primary-care/

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‘Very challenging’ time to trade

By Fatima Halloum A Wyndham business owner is concerned about the implications the national energy crisis, rising costs of living and a new wave of COVID-19, will have on local businesses.

A survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed 96 per cent of businesses across the nation were concerned about the rising cost of electricity.

Westend Photography’s Imran Abdul Kashem said it was a “very challenging” time for his business.

“The price is going higher and higher, that’s going to impact my business, the cost of energy plus everyday pricing,” he said.

“For our studio, we use lots of lights. We changed the downlights to LEDs last year so that’s saved some money, but bills are increasing and it’s getting hard.

Mr Abdul Kashem is worried that rising costs of living will also mean residents will need to prioritise where they spend their money.

While Mr Abdul Kashem hasn’t yet increased his prices, he has been forced to consider the option.

“Without increasing them, we can’t survive.

We have to feed our family as well,” he said.

However, Mr Abdul Kashem is worried a price hike will make it even more difficult for clients to afford his services.

Additionally, the new COVID-19 wave has also meant many appointments were lost to cancellations.

“I had four sessions booked yesterday, all of them cancelled, two because they have covid and two because family members have covid,” he said.

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Association’s Deborah Dickinson said a number of factors were “definitely prolonging” the stress business owners were already under.

“I am hearing the conversation, it runs in relation to energy costs going, it just feels like for them everything is impacted,” she said.

“It has that roll on effect onto everything else, if their costs rise then as much as they’re trying to limit what they pass onto customers…it just means that passing on the costs become inevitable.”

Solid grant backing for creative minds

Martial Fitness Australia trainers Allan and Schelby Malachowski will be hosting the free classes.

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Safety course packs powerful punch Wyndham residents will soon be able to learn invaluable safety knowledge while simultaneously working up a sweat during a free four-week self defense course at the Iramoo Community Centre.

The workshops, which begin in August, are aimed to forge a friendly and supportive environment for attendees to develop important skills, and learn avoidance, de-escalation, and how to escape from potentially dangerous situations.

Iramoo’s centre manager Renae Paul said the course was being provided to help the

community feel safe when leaving their homes.

“It is important for people to be able to defend themselves and it allows people to recognise when/where self-defence is necessary,” Ms Paul said.

“Whenever we are faced with physical confrontation, we initially have the fight or flight response. We either fight to defend ourselves or flee and avoid fighting altogether.

“This series of free workshops will give community members confidence to protect themselves if they ever find themselves in a dangerous situation.”

Bookings are requires and classes will run on August 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10.30-11.30am, a light lunch will be provided.

The workshop will be delivered by Martial Fitness Australia and is funded by the Department of Health.

“We hope the self defence classes encourage people to feel safe and confident in their daily lives,” Ms Paul said.

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Two Werribee residents have been announced as recipients of the state government’s Creators Fund.

Fatima Measham received $45,305 to support her research into human interventions in nature to develop intertextual modes of storytelling.

John McCormick a $38,500 grant to his ‘Moving with Robots’ investigation, which seeks to creatively engage with robots and researches movement as a method for collaboration.

“We’re so proud of the creative talent in Werribee and through this program we are backing them to be ambitious and pursue new, potentially career-defining ideas,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said.

“The Creators Fund enables local creatives to innovate, take their career to the next level, and make an even stronger contribution to our creative industries and cultural life – here in Werribee and beyond.”

The pair are among 70 creatives to receive a share of almost $2.7 million.

The Creators Fund provides creatives with a stable income of up to $50,000 for up to six months, which provides the time and funds required for the innovation to explore ground-breaking new research, methods and works and enables them to hone their craft.

Since the Creators Fund was launched in 2017, almost $6 million has been allocated to help fund the careers of creatives in the state.

Details: creative.vic.gov.au.

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Fuel prices forecast to decrease Petrol prices in Wyndham will soon be on the decline as prices in metropolitan Melbourne begin to decrease, according to an expert.

Australasian Convenience & Petroleum Marketers Association chief executive Mark McKenzie said the petrol cycle is akin to a wave, and Melbourne is heading downwards.

“It goes up and down, it’ll vary by about 30 cents a litre from the top of the cycle to the bottom of the cycle, over a three, four or five week period [it] varies,” Mr McKenzie said.

“Right at the very top of the wave, that’s the highest price in the cycle, the metropolitan area will be expensive and the regional area will be cheaper, when you go to the bottom of the cycle. “[When we’re] on the lowest price, the metropolitan price will be cheaper than the regional areas.”

The price decrease prediction is a welcome relief for Manor Lakes resident Peter May who said he often has to wait until he’s in Geelong or Melton to fill up.

“I’ve always tried to support local businesses, irrespective of what it is, if we can support local businesses we can look after each other,” Mr May said.

“We find with fuel prices, they aren’t one or two cents over, it’s a considerable amount, and in some cases it can be up to 30 cents.”

Mr May said most people are still avoiding public transport because of COVID-19 and for young families in the area, the cost of fuel can be an added stressor.

“A lot of people have got two jobs, but

they’ve also got kids, they’ve got school [and] the overheads of everyday living has increased,” he said.

Mr McKenzie recommends residents use real-time fuel apps to help them save money when the needle on the fuel gauge sits close to empty.

“If you know you’re going down a particular area, jump on one of the fuel price apps in the area you’re looking and what you’ll be able to do is identify where you’ll find the cheapest fuel on your route,” he said.

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Firefighter’s hot take on volunteering Despite being the first on call for fires, horrific car accidents and other rescue missions, lieutenant Rohan Rizzoli is adamant the crew at the Werribee CFA are no superheroes.

The senior firefighter has been involved in the service for about 11 years and is trying to convince others to volunteer their time.

“We are human, so we make sure that we share the load and take a real hardline approach to our mental and physical health … we’ve got to look after ourselves before we can look after anyone else,” he said.

“People say it’s about giving back to your community, but I think it’s a bit of cliche.

“You learn to challenge yourself like you

haven’t before, you really get to push yourself to the limits, you never stop learning.”

Mr Rizzoli said it’s a bit of a “Clark Kent moment” going from working with customers at the Park Hotel to later that night saving a life.

“You’re on the main street just doing your own thing and then bang you’re in your gear and you’re on the truck and you’re at a scene trying to save someone’s house or their property and livelihood,” he said.

“It’s quite surreal how quickly that happens.”

Volunteering often brings out the best in people, Mr Rizzoli said, and highlights what

humans can do for each other.

“We aren’t just about fighting fires and attending incidents, we have a great social side to our brigade that all members and their families are a part of,” he said.

“We get involved in charity events such as stair climbs, sporting matches and raising funds for Good Friday and Movember.”

The crew is hoping to recruit people who live in Wyndham and are available during the day, between 8am-4pm.

Details: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa.

Schools in Wyndham will receive a share of 46.4 million Rapid Antigen Tests to help keep schools open during terms three and four, the state government has announced.

Early childhood services and schools will receive three packs of five RATs to every student and staff member for each term.

Due to the higher risk of severe illness for medically vulnerable children, six packs of five RATs will be allocated to students and staff in specialist schools.

“We have kept our promise to ensure school doors have remained open from the beginning of term 1, and free RAT’s will stay to keep students and staff safe and learning face-to-face continues,” Education Minister Natalie Hutchins said.

“We thank teachers, parents and students for their hard work in keeping each other safe during this time – whether it’s setting up new purifiers, to getting your child vaccinated or staying home if unwell.”

Primary and secondary school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff and children aged 3-5 are recommended to test at home if they experience COVID-19 symptoms or are a contact of a confirmed case.

The state government said vaccination of children aged 5-15 and booster shots for people over 16 years old remain the best way to protect students and staff.

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Love Our Street 3030 co-ordinators Lisa Field and Nick Alderson.

Crew’s had its fill of foam A clean up group co-ordinator is urging Wyndham residents to properly dispose of polystyrene, after volunteers cleaned about 35 waffle pods from the Werribee River in Manor Lakes.

Love Our Street 3030 co-oordinator Lisa Field said polystyrene is a difficult litter source as it is lightweight, breaks and crumbles at the slightest touch, blows easily in the wind, and seemed to have originated from nearby development sites.

“One of our dedicated volunteers was checking out some of the new estates and also that part of the Werribee River … and came across an incredible amount of polystyrene which had basically blown … into

the dry riverbeds of the Werribee River,” she said.

“He then asked me if I can come and help clean some of that up, it was really difficult terrain to walk down into that site, this is the part of the river that doesn’t have any shared trails on it.”

Despite being light enough to carry, Ms Field said the rugged terrain made it hard to clean up the waste and additional help needed to be sought.

“We managed to pull out about 10 ourselves, they’re big, like a metre by a metre … [and then] we and the river crew went and got about another 35 of them,” she said.

“We also can see that there’s still a lot of

smaller pieces that we need to go back and pick up, I’m also worried that you can inhale it because it is so lightweight.

“It interferes with the water, which is affecting those small macro animals through to the bigger fish and platypus.”

Ms Field said residents should carefully dispose of polystyrene in their landfill bin, and if it doesn’t fit, should save it for a hard waste collection.

“We’re just building so quickly, so fast, and there is just no care, no one’s going to check these sites and I think that’s a real concern, we know that these houses are being built fast, there’s a lot of waste and litter that comes from building sites.”

Wyndham residents will be able to have their say on Wyndham council’s ‘Living Your Best Life In Wyndham’ framework, which aims to identify community needs and expectations.

The document will guide how Wyndham council acknowledges the challenges in a growing community, barrieres individuals may ace in accessing services and the need to work with local and other providers.

The draft was developed following a three month community engagement process which included feedback from 121 survey respondents and 500 place-based community sessions.

Mayor Peter Maynard welcomed the Framework acknowledging council and its service delivery partners needed to work together to meet challenges.

“The impact of COVID-19 continues to require us to respond with flexibility in how we respond to the needs of our community and how we work with organisations to meet those needs,” he said.

“It also highlights that we need to understand and respond to the barriers that our community face in accessing services – this approach helps us provide opportunities that give our residents scope to live their best life.”

Feedback can be submitted online and is available for completion until August 1.

Details: https://theloop.wyndham.vic. gov.au/Best-Life-Wyndham.

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Wyndham Vale man charged A 21-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been charged by police following a collision on the West Gate Freeway in Spotswood that claimed the life of a man. Police allege a silver Ford Falcon XR6 sedan was travelling outbound along the West Gate Freeway near Williamstown Road earlier this month, when it collided with a truck about 10.35am. The passenger in the car was a 22-year-old Truganina man, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He died in hospital on July 6. The driver of the car, the Wyndham Vale man, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, six counts of reckless conduct endangering life and commit indictable offence while on bail. Police arrested three other men aged in their 20s who were in the car and they were released pending further inquiries. The truck driver and passenger were not injured.

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Joe Ferlazzo is used to people entering the repair cafe he runs with a damaged item and a deflated expression, by the time they leave however, their excitement is often palpable.

Residents can take in items that are broken to the skilled volunteers at Wyndham Repair Cafe. “What we do is, if are people going to throw something out because it’s broken, we offer a potential life for that item and try and fix it for them,” Mr Ferlazzo said.

The Werribee resident said he was inspired to start the cafe when he noticed there was much conversation about the need to reduce waste, but nobody was saying how.

“We show the people what we’re doing and hope that, when it comes to the sewing, maybe

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they’ll take up a sewing class or they’ll get themselves a sewing machine,” he said.

“We’re just trying to stimulate that drive, people have got the want [to reduce waste] but they need to know how to do it and then that’s what we offer.

“We don’t get 100 per cent success rate, some things can’t be fixed. But the ones that can, people are really appreciative because they see the effort and the dedication that the people have done.”

The Wyndham Repair Cafe runs on the second Saturday of each month at Wyndjam Park Community Centre, from 10am-1pm.

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Police say a man has returned an alleged reading of more than six times the legal alcohol limit after crashing into two parked cars in Hoppers Crossing. Police were called to Willmott Drive at Derrimut Road after reports of a crash about 8.10pm on Friday, July 15. It is alleged the driver attempted to drive off from the scene but was followed by witnesses who blocked in the vehicle until police arrived.

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Detours will be in place and motorists should allow extra travel time.

We appreciate and thank the local community and motorists for their continued patience.

For updates on times and dates of the closures go to bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions Keep in mind there are other disruptions in July and August.

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Wyndham’s COVID cases surge Wyndham has recorded the second highest daily COVID-19 cases in the state, as the number of active cases rises to 2600.

As of Monday, the municipality had a seven day average of 430 cases.

Our Medical Williams Landing general practitioner Dr Darko Sulava encourages residents to follow the health advice recommended by the state government. “[We] strongly encourage those eligible to come forward for their winter booster dose, not only does this protect individuals, but

family members and the local community,” Dr Sulava said.

“We suspected that we’d see another wave of COVID cases in the area during the winter months, and sadly, case numbers are again rising in the area.”

With influenza cases also on the rise, Dr Sulava is urging community members to take precautionary measures to protect themselves against the illness.

“There has been some confusion regarding the COVID-19 vaccination program and the

influenza vaccine,” Dr Sulava said.

“What’s important to note is that COVID vaccines do not offer protection from influenza and vice versa, so it is necessary to have both.

“Whilst previously there was a need to wait between the two, for 2022, it is possible to receive both vaccines with no time restrictions in place.”

For the fortnight ending July 3, 33,342 confirmed cases of influenza were recorded for the state.

“Last year we encountered mask mandates, travel restrictions, density limits and border closures, so the low case numbers were to be expected,” he said.

“It is sensible for us to plan for a steep increase in cases as we welcome more visitors to the local area and return to pre-pandemic activities.”

On Monday, Casey recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases, with 519, followed by Wyndham, Greater Geelong with 394 cases and Whittlesea recording 364.

Caring attitude lauded Despite recently winning the ‘Fun and Positivity Award’ at the Caring for You awards night, Lisa Clemmet says she can’t take all the credit.

Caring for You is an Australian nursing agency who hold their annual Core Values Awards to highlight nurses demonstrating excellence, care, support, and positivity.

The Point Cook nurse beat out other health professionals from across the country and took home a glass trophy and $500 in prize money.

“I didn’t expect this at all, it’s a real blessing to be able to win an award, especially after going through two years of a pandemic,” Ms Clemmet said.

“I think it’s the other people around me to be honest [that makes me fun and positive], if you show that attitude, it’s what you receive back.

“I like to have that positive mind … it creates that happy place to work.”

Ms Clemmet believes her happy attitude is

vital in the industry she works in and “makes life a little bit easier”.

“With nursing, people are usually coming in upset or stressed out, they’re scared and nervous and not sure what’s going on,” she said.

“It’s good to have a positive outlook, just to calm them down.”

Ms Clemmet credits her mum as being an inspiration for her optimistic views and attitude.

“Any time I call her, when I go to her with something, she always has that positive outlook, I think maybe that’s where I get it from,” she said.

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Workshop for writers For budding young writers in Wyndham, the Imagination Creation Young Writers Group is the place to hone their creative skills.

The workshops run at the Werribee Library, and participating kids can share inspiration with other young writers in a social environment while also learning writing tips from published author Margaret Campbell, who facilitates the group. Librarian Sarah said primary school-aged pupils can attend the free weekly sessions.

“Children gain confidence sharing their writing skills and asking questions about their writing. They chat and laugh about their ideas in a supported environment,” Sarah said.

“Margaret Campbell is able to share her insights and experiences as a writer, helping

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children build on their ideas using a variety of writing prompts, activities and examples to express themselves.

Sarah said children in the municipality are able to connect with other kids who share the same interests, and enjoy the library space.

“They are encouraged to form positive associations between books, writing, reading and using the library space.”

Social distancing is encouraged during the program and masks will be provided if participants cannot social distance.

The Werribee library is located in the Wyndham Cultural Centre and sessions run on Thursdays from 4.30-5.30pm Details: https://bit.ly/3obfXFi.

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Ikram Ahmed said it was very hard to see and her brother Hussein struggle with “normal stuff”.

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Donating a second chance at life Despite Australia being a world leader for successful transplant outcomes, the Royal Children’s Hospital says there are more children on the waiting list for transplants than there are organs available. Fatima Halloum speaks to the sister of an organ recipient about the life-changing procedure.

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ooming down slides at playgrounds and splashing in the shallows of a public pool are some of the simple joys of childhood.

At only six-years-old, Hussein Ahmed knew he couldn’t do what other kids could.

His older sister Ikram says her brother was desperate to live a normal life.

“He tended to attract a lot of attention, and he didn’t like that at all. He didn’t like people kind of treating him differently or just singling him out,” she says.

There are some illnesses that are easier to hide, but when Hussein was diagnosed with nephronophthisis in 2013 and his kidneys began declining, doctors attached a nasogastric tube to the young boy.

“Essentially, it’s a tube through his nose which goes all the way to his stomach, and he had nutrients that he took at night that helped him grow, because he wasn’t growing,” Ikram says.

Sleepless nights and constant trips to the hospital became a normal day in the Truganina family’s household.

Ikram says her brother’s kidney function levels began to rapidly decrease, and he was put on dialysis for about two years.

“He was always aware of his condition, he would take everything as it goes,” she says.

“He’s had so many operations throughout his whole lifetime … he never cried, always took everything as it is.

“He’s a very firm believer that God does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.”

When Hussein was about eight years old, his condition further worsened, and he was placed on a waiting list for a new kidney Four years later, Ikram was startled awake by

her mother’s screams in the living room.

“I wanted to see what was going on and I just saw a massive smile on her face, but like, tears quickly coming down from her eyes,” she says.

“It was like, ‘is it possible?’ and then we found out that obviously she got the call.”

Not only was Ahmed finally going to receive a kidney, he was scheduled for surgery that same day.

“We were just crying out of pure excitement and happiness,” she says.

That day was the first time Hussein cried too, Ikram says.

“We don’t know who the organ donor is, but we’re just obviously really grateful … always keeping them in our dua (prayers),” she says.

Hussein’s experience inspired Ikram to study nursing and register as an organ donor.

“I’d love to help people as much as they’ve helped my family, and sort of repay that favour,” she says.

“Your registration as an organ donor can have a major effect on a person’s life.”

DonateLife state medical director Rohit D’Costa is renewing calls for people to consider signing up too.

“We’ve seen about a 25 per cent decrease in donation and transplantation over the past two years due to the impacts of COVID-19,” Dr D’Costa says.

“This is why it’s never been more important to encourage more people in the community to register as organ and tissue donors and to have the conversation with family.”

Dr D’Costa says there are about 1750 Australians currently on the organ transplant list, an additional 13,000 people on dialysis who could benefit from a kidney transplant,

and others who require an eye, or tissue to improve their quality of life.

“We know many religions and cultural groups support organ and tissue donation and we need organ and tissue donors from all these communities and cultures,” Dr D’Costa says.

“Blood and tissue types need to match for a transplant to be successful, and while ethnicity is never a consideration in either donor or recipient selection, having more diversity in organ donors can help with finding a match.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, your medical history, your lifestyle, what country you’re from, or how healthy you are – you can still register as an organ and tissue donor. Even if you’ve had COVID or the flu, you can register.”

Hussein is now 15-years-old, and Ikram is in her last year of studying nursing.

She says the selfless act of a donor means her younger brother gets to experience life.

“Prior to his organ transplant, he did not like going out … because he wasn’t always able to absorb or digest food properly, he would always throw up,” she says.

Top: Ikram, 10, Hassan, 6, Huda, 8, and Hussein, 4, in late 2010.

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By Fatima Halloum Wyndham council officers are encouraging people to roll up their sleeves for a good cause and donate to Lifeblood’s local government blood challenge.

Local Government Lifeblood Teams across the nation will compete to take the top spot in four categories, most donations, most new donors, most plasma donations and highest year-on-year growth.

Council officer Philip Wilson said a tragic accident was the catalyst to him becoming a blood donor.

“In 2000, a colleague, of mine that I worked with collecting rubbish lost both of his legs in an accident and needed life-saving blood transfusions. There was a widespread call for new donors and this was the spur I needed to start donating blood,” Mr Wilson said.

“I have also spent some time visiting the oncology ward in 2007-2008 at my local hospital while my late wife was being treated for leukaemia and have seen patients receiving blood transfusions as part of their treatment.

“This has confirmed my desire to keep giving blood for as long as I am able.”

When a blood donation saved council officer Dani Edwards, she decided to repay the favour.

“When I had my daughter, I lost two litres of blood and needed to have two units replaced, therefore I have always wanted to give back. I truly believe this saved my life,” she said.

“I had lots of obstacles in my life where I could not donate, but each time I was able to, it gives me tingles and such an amount of joy.

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it has helped save someone’s life.”

Having a O negative blood type makes council officer Carly Woods a universal donor, meaning she can supply blood to anyone regardless of their blood type.

“With only around 9 per cent of Australians being O negative I think it’s important to donate if you can. Having had family and friends who have received life-saving blood transfusions, I feel It’s a small way I can give back to my community,” she said.

Lifeblood is urgently calling for donors as factors such as floods in NSW and sickness hit blood supplies.

Community members can donate blood or plasma until September 30 at the Lifeblood centre in Werribee.

Details: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/ blood/donate-as-a-group/blood-challenges/ local-government-blood-challenge

Phillip Wilson, Carly Woods, Stephanie Balazs and Dani Edwards at the Lifeblood centre in Werribee. (Pictures: Supplied)

Caitlin Abbey says she donates because “one small act of kindness can save lives”.

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Kitchen’s cooking up a multicultural feast Multicultural Women Victoria will be running a global kitchen and community lunch for women in the municipality.

Everyone Monday from 10am-2pm at the Penrose Community Centre in Tarneit, the women’s group will gather to share recipes, build new friendships and cook delicious feasts.

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A hospital close to home provides quality of life St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee is holding a charity ball at the Italian Sports Club of Werribee on Saturday, July 30. The Charity Winter Ball will raise funds for a new day oncology unit at the hospital, which will allow for more patients and an expansion of services.

“We’re carrying out more than 1000 treatments in our day oncology unit per year and we’ve outgrown the current unit and its location,” St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee general manager Emma Saliba says.

“The Winter Ball is an important event in the hospital’s calendar. This year, all funds raised will go towards the new day oncology unit so we can expand the level of care we provide and offer a broader range of services.”

Werribee’s Richard Hayes is among those who has benefited from St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee’s day oncology unit.

After years of working in construction, steam train enthusiast Richard, along with his wife Charmaine, were finally enjoying their retirement.

That was until four years ago when Richard began experiencing constant pins and needles in his hands.

When doing up buttons on his shirt or putting on socks became virtually impossible, Richard decided it was time to see his doctor.

Richard was then referred to St Vincent’s neurologist, Dr Valerie Tay. After a week of tests Richard had a diagnosis: he had chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Although the condition is incurable, Dr Tay – who Richard and Charmaine describe as “a brilliant doctor” – prescribed Richard a blood by-product of four bottles a fortnight to manage his condition.

Richard has spent the past four years being given fortnightly infusions at St Vincent’s

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Private Werribee’s Day Oncology Unit. He says the hospital team have become like a second family to him. And now Charmaine has joined the team as a hospital volunteer, which she is really enjoying.

“Dr Tay and Werribee hospital have given

us our life back. We will be forever grateful.

We hope the Winter Ball is a great success, especially because it’s for such a great cause, supporting our local hospital,” Richard said.

The Winter Charity Ball promises to be a night to remember with live entertainment,

delicious food, drinks and the opportunity to dress to impress. Tickets to the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee Charity Winter Ball are $100 per person and can be booked at www.iscw.com.au.

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Equipped for fulfilling life at MacKillop College MacKillop College is committed to providing the tools and resources each student needs to ensure their secondary education is the most fulfilling experience possible.

In honour of this, the college offers strong academic pathways, as well as a diverse range of clubs and programs, to support student interests and help develop crucial hard and soft skills.

From an academic perspective, MacKillop College works to build students’ educational journey, providing them with choice and structure to find the pathway best suited to them. One such option includes accelerated learning, which assists students who seek higher education.

Another is the provision of a specialist program (supporting the new Vocational Major in VCE) for students who prefer applied learning. For students who would like to seek opportunities to develop their performance ability, the college hosts regular music, dance and theatre productions, where family and friends can attend to support and appreciate their hard work.

Everything from artworks to leadership skills are introduced and developed within the curriculum and MacKillop’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Being strong advocates of learning not being limited to the classroom, students also have access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports, eSports, Outdoor Education, animal husbandry, coding and debating.

For year 9 students, a secondary campus has been specifically designed to support

students as they learn to connect with their peers, significant others, the community, the environment and themselves. Students also have equal opportunity to participate in camps and excursions at intra and interstate levels, as well as expanding their cultural boundaries and understanding within our international program.

MacKillop College approaches all learning through the lens of inclusivity, offering career and personal guidance for those who require support in their journey. The college strives to provide students with a robust support system for social-emotional learning to ensure the prioritisation of their wellbeing.

MacKillop’s vision statement is ‘celebrating all life, challenging all people, dreaming the new day,’ and MacKillop College holds firm to the notion that to support the self is to support the whole.

For more information, contact the college registrar on (03) 8734 5200.

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Do kids have enough munch time at lunch time?

Recent research conducted by Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) and School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (SENS) has revealed some interesting information about kids and their lunchtimes.

Most primary-aged kids only receive about 10 minutes to eat their lunch at school, despite the fact that many parents and teachers agree that this is not enough time.

The Deakin University study showed that most parents believed children needed at least 15 minutes to each their lunch before being permitted to go outside to play.

“Our research found that some parents also believe that limiting eating times influences the types of food their children wanted to take for lunch,” says Dr Melissa Burton from SENS. “For example, with less time to eat, children are more likely to prioritise the most appealing foods in their lunchbox, such as the treats, which are often nutrient poor.

“These findings not only have implications for children’s health but also their ability to learn, as research tells us that good nutrition is necessary to help children thrive academically.”

Dr Claire Margerison from IPAN said that though research revealed parents reporting their children would be more likely to finish the contents of their lunch box with more time, there are mixed views on whose responsibility it is to encourage healthy eating, among other things.

“About half of the parents and teachers surveyed said only parents and children should choose what food they eat at school, while one quarter of parents and one third of teachers believed that schools should have a responsibility to monitor food brought from home,” says Dr Margerison.

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Research has shown that giving school children an extra five minutes to eat their lunch before play is likely to benefit them in a variety of ways. (iStock)

was generally viewed as inappropriate among both parents and teachers.”

However, the study also showed that parents were open to general suggestions and feedback about the contents of kids’ lunchboxes.

“Many parents thought teachers should eat their own lunch with the children, believing this would be a good opportunity to role model healthy eating to children,” says

Dr Margerison.

This sentiment wasn’t as popular with teachers as it was with parents.

“Children spend so much of their time at school, the lines between what is the parent’s responsibility and what is the teacher’s responsibility is often blurred, and these research findings certainly highlight some of those grey areas,” Dr Margerison says.

The study clearly shows that giving children an extra five minutes to eat their lunch will be beneficial and has the potential to increase children’s ability to focus and learn.

“How we find that extra five minutes is what we want to look at next,” says Dr Margerison.

“Do we take it from play time or class time, or could we have an educational lunch and teach about nutrition at the same time?”

Meet the Principal Mr Rory Kennedy

As Principal at MacKillop College, a school with nearly 1700 students, for me, it is about them – the students.

What does it take to sail your own course – sometimes in smooth seas and sometimes against a sea of adversity? What resources must you call upon to see a future, currently unimaginable, and build it? This is where our students stand. This is where the Sisters of St Joseph and Mary MacKillop stood, as they dreamed a better future for the disenfranchised and those without a voice in a harsh world.

The Sisters of St Joseph truly believed that education was, and is, the social equaliser. Education is the solid ground from which success for all life can be launched. I anticipate that students of MacKillop College will use their education for the right to work in their world, their story, their vision for their future, their life. This ideal is visible in the environment of our College (lush and beautiful grounds, inviting spaces, innovative design), which continues to respond to the needs of our students.

Thought and care is the thread that connects those who form a part of this community. We all ask: what do our students need to grow, to flourish and, ultimately, take their place in the world?

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Get Psych’d for health program Young people aged between 12-25 can now access a new free program aimed at helping residents in the municipality look after their mental wellbeing.

Get Psych’d hopes to develop participants self-awareness by enabling them to identify values and strengths, understand emotions, triggers and develop personal coping strategies.

Launched by Wyndham council’s Youth Services, the sessions are designed for two age groups, 12-15-year-olds and 16-25-year olds.

Wyndham council acting city life director Melinda Chapman said young people facing

mental health issues also face challenges accessing assistance and resources.

“Wyndham City Youth Services has designed The Get Psych’d program to address this, particularly while young people face considerable waiting time to access counselling support,” Ms Chapman said.

“Youth Services have identified the many stressful issues young people face, such as mental health, bullying, COVID-19, school, isolation, relationships, the future and finding employment.

“Counselling services can be in high demand,

and the Get Psych’d program provides timely support and assistance by offering a program to help participants develop strategies to manage their mental health.”

The program will be broken up into four sessions, identifying strengths and values, emotions, relationships and communication and wellness planning.

“A wellness plan helps young people to identify what it looks like when their mental health is well and when their mental health is starting to deteriorate, as well as providing them with the strategies to combat their

issues,” Ms Chapman said.

“The Get Psych’d program provides young people with the opportunity to understand themselves and their emotions better, learn to manage relationships and develop strategies to manage their mental health.”

Registration is essential as the program is limited to 12 participants, to ensure a safe space for young people to connect.

Get Psych’d will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm-5.30pm at the Youth Resource Centre.

Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/form/ get-psych-d-program-application

Suzanne Cory students’ small screen big break Four year 11 students from Suzanne Cory High School will soon see themselves on the big screen, when an episode of them competing in Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod airs in September.

Manya and Aakriti are two of the students playing to prove their high school to be Australia’s smartest school.

Manya said the bright lights and atypical environment contributed to already mounting nerves.

“As someone watching TV, you don’t see behind the scenes and the amount of people behind the cameras, I think there was at least 30 people in that room with us,” she said.

“They were all really lovely and they made us feel so comfortable, but I think there’s no way you can get around not being nervous in front

of the cameras.”

Aakriti said the competitors were asked to keep their news under wraps until the show began airing.

“It was a very interesting experience, one that we will keep with us for a very long time, it’s one of those experiences that shapes you,” she said.

Suzanne Cory principal Martha Goodridge-Kelly said she was “most proud” of the participating students.

“Probably even know I wouldn’t even have the confidence to do that, it really is just a credit to them, putting yourself out there might make you a little bit vulnerable,” she said.

“Exposing yourself to that vulnerability and take those risk, is a great attribute and great skill to have.”

Suzanne Cory students Aryius, Manya , host Sean Micallef, Aakriti and Jewoseydi.

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By Alesha Capone Demand for birthing suites at Werribee Mercy Hospital has reached capacity.

The hospital welcomed 3833 babies in 2020, slightly lower than the 3888 babies delivered there in 2019.

Health services chief executive Jason Payne said Werribee Mercy Hospital’s birthing numbers had remained steady over the past two years because the birthing suites were unable to accommodate any more expectant mums.

He said some pregnant women within the Werribee Mercy Hospital catchment are

being forced to use services at public hospitals outside the area.

“The demand exists for Werribee Mercy Hospital to deliver more babies locally but this cannot occur without expanded facilities,” Mr Payne said.

“It would be preferable that local families had access to more of the best high quality and safe public birthing services at Werribee Mercy Hospital, so they don’t have to travel.”

Mr Payne said planning was under way to boost the capacity of the birthing suites.

“A third stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital, which is currently in the final stages of planning, will involve the creation of more

birthing suites, additional post-natal beds, and other ante and post-natal facilities, accompanied by additional midwifery and nursing staff.

“Based on demand for existing maternity services, it is projected that Werribee Mercy Hospital would be well placed to meet an anticipated increase in demand of up to 30 per cent more babies in the western metro area.”

Mr Payne said Mercy Health has been working with the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services since 2016 to prepare for the future needs of Werribee Mercy.

In November’s state budget, $4.8 million was allocated to finalise planning for the third stage of the hospital’s development.

“We have acknowledged publicly the funding was a clear sign the voices of the people of the west of Melbourne are being heard and government is committed to meeting a major upgrade,” Mr Payne said.

Mercy Health Group chief executive, Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen, said the next stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s construction required $300 million in funding “to ensure the people of Wyndham receive the level and quality of health services they deserve and need”.

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Police firearm storage warning

By Olivia Condous Local law enforcement are urging gun owners to take heed of new firearm storage legislation due to come into effect soon, in order to prepare themselves for the change.

From August 30, Category A and B longarm guns must be stored in a purpose-built steel gun safe with thickness of at least 1.6mm.

This means that these types of guns will no longer be legally stored in wooden containers, or steel receptacles with less than 1.6mm thickness.

All safes must also be secured with a ‘sturdy’ lock and if the safe weighs less than 150kg, it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

This change will apply to firearms such as slug guns, 0.22 rifles, shotguns, centre-fire rifles and lever-action shotguns.

The change in law will mean that all category A, B, C and D firearms will have the same storage requirements.

Purpose-built gun safes can be purchased from many firearm retailers or hardware stores such as Bunnings Warehouse.

Police are encouraging firearm owners to check their current storage against the new requirements and make any necessary alterations prior to the legislation change.

Brimbank and Melton Division Firearm Officer Leading Senior Constable Scott Whitzell said gun owners should take note that wooden receptacles and old clothing lockers would not comply with the law in the future.

“They will be illegal, and unfortunately these are currently used by our older licence holders,” Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said. “Storage inspections will increase and if noncompliance is identified, your firearms licence may be suspended, your firearms seized or destroyed and you may have to front

Brimbank and Melton Division Firearm Officer Leading Senior Constable Scott Whitzell with examples of purpose-built gun safes.

a magistrates court.”

Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said the easy solution was for residents to be proactive sooner rather than later.

“Make these changes now and don’t wait until the last minute, because gun safe stock may be low.”

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“This new legislation will enhance the security of firearms and reduce the instances of them being stolen and falling into the

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Residents who have questions can contact the divisional firearms officer at their local police station.

Details: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/ firearm-storage

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Forum tackles public transport Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard is encouraging residents to attend a free public forum to hear transport priorities from major political parties ahead of the state election.

The Metropolitan Transport Forum will take place on Thursday, July 28, at the Melbourne Town Hall, with Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan, opposition transport infrastructure spokesperson Matthew Bach and Greens public transport spokesperson Sam Hibbins.

Cr Maynard said he’s excited to be

representing Wyndham at the forum.

“I am a strong advocate for improving and upgrading our public transport system.

Wyndham residents deserve to have the public transport, infrastructure and services that other Melbourne residents have,” he said.

“It is important for all political parties to address the shortcomings of public transport in Wyndham. This is vital for Wyndham’s future.”

Public transport is a number one priority for council, Cr Maynard said, and with a

growing population the municipalities roads are already at capacity.

“Too many of our residents need to travel out of Wyndham for work and study. That’s why we need public transport that is timely, efficient and cost effective so our residents won’t need to drive and can utilise public transport,” he said.

“We need the next government to commit to building new train stations with Sayers Road Station in Tarneit West needed as soon as possible, to meet commuter demand in our growth areas.”

Cr Maynard said better rail links throughout Wyndham and the western region will create more economic, educational and employment opportunities.

“I encourage Wyndham residents to attend the forum either in person or online and get involved and have your say on public transport and how it affects you,” he said.

Residents can book a seat and suggestion a question and a livestream is available for those wanting to view the forum online.

Details: https://mtf.org.au/upcoming-events/ mth/

Victoria University staff members Nitin Muttil (front), Emily Anderson, Kerry O’Neil and Ravinesh Lal are excited for the upcoming tree planting day. (Damjan Janevski) 289178_04

Greener plans for the west

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten’s Yvonne Garlando and Nikki Parkinson and The Nappy Collective’s Kylie Conway.

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Wyndham needs your nappies You might have heard of people collecting clothes, blankets or canned foods, but Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten in Werribee are asking residents to donate unused nappies.

The Nappy Collective focuses on acquiring and supplying new and leftover diapers to families in crisis across the nation.

The July campaign will run until the end of the month, and people interested in getting involved can visit Imagine to drop off their donations.

Assistant manager Yvonne Garlando said it was important for the centre to participate and help out the community.

“We understand how hard the last couple of years have been for everyone and if we can help out in anyway then we strive to do that,” she said.

“As an early childhood service and being involved in last year’s collection we were so proud of how much our families and educators participated.”

Ms Garlando said the donations will help out hundreds of families struggling to make ends meet, and alleviate some of their stress.

“Especially during a time where the cost of living is getting super expensive this is one less thing a family in need will need to think about,” she said.

From July 18-31, community members can donate new or unused nappies to the centre.

Werribee and Footscray community members are encouraged to use their green thumbs for the greater good of the region, as part of a community tree planting day at Victoria University’s Werribee campus on Friday, July 29.

As part of the state government’s $5 million More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West initiative to plant 500,000 trees in the region over the next two years, Victoria University staff, students and volunteers will be planting 5100 trees at the Werribee campus.

Melbourne’s western suburbs has a 5.5 per cent green cover compared to 17.4 per cent in Melbourne’s inner south east and 25.9 per cent in the east.

There are four two-and-a-half hour sessions to choose from on the planting day, with an option to pre-book free bus transport from VU’s Footscray Park Campus for residents outside the Werribee area.

Participants can register as individuals or teams, with free coffee and opportunities to win prizes during the day.

Registrations close on Wednesday, July 27.

Details: vu.edu.au/tree-planting-day Matthew Sims

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Artists place creative vision on show Unique perspectives of the west are on show as part of the RedWest Creatives Co-Op’s first art show after re-emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ‘HOME West’ art show is running until Thursday, July 28 at 5 Sargood Street in Altona.

RedWest Creatives Co-Op president Paul Zahra said the show features works across a number of mediums from about 40 local artists, including sculpture, painting and digital illustrations.

“This will be our first non COVID-impacted show and we are really looking to reconnect the 18 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 20 July, 2022

community once again,” he said.

“We will definitely have a creative melting pot of nature, culture and all round diversity on full display. “’HOME West’ exclusively features RedWest members showcasing a vast array of artworks from the talented western suburbs of Melbourne.”

The exhibition will be open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, from 11am until 3pm on Saturdays and from 9am until 5pm on Sundays.

The RedWest Creatives Co-op is a creative co-operative operating in Melbourne’s west

whose mission is to strengthen the arts sector.

RedWest works to secure a variety of opportunities such as pop-up exhibitions and performances, events for artists, and by providing services to local artists for its members.

Services include the auspice of grants, public liability insurance, advocacy and support in working with the local council and providing access to networks and promotional opportunities.

Details: www.redwest.org.

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Lan’s ‘Gateway to the West’ will be featured at the exhibition. (Supplied)

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MY PLACE Urlik Iradukunda is a dancer from Wyndham who helps newly arrived refugees and migrants settle better through the universal language of arts. He tells Fatima Halloum about the need for more creative spaces in the municipality.

What’s your connection to Wyndham?

My connection to Wyndham is that I having been living here for nearly five now.

What do you like about where you live?

What I like about where I live is the growing diverse community. Also as a young African Australian in the creative space, I like that there are spaces that I can go to and just create.

Places such as the nature, arts centre etc.

What, if anything, would you change about where you live?

I believe in the power of art, so one think one thing I would change is I would make more art spaces like music studios and dance studios.

Where is your favourite local place to spend time?

My favourite local place to spend time are the parks. I like the parks because they help me reset and clear my mind.

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you?

I don’t even know if this would be a surprise but I won the Africa’s Got Talent Australia competition in 2022. The competition was about bring the African Australian youths together to celebrate our cultures and show the world our talents, and I am so honoured to have been a part of it.

Tell me about some of your work in the municipality?

I have been working with L2R Dance to provide free dance lessons in the west. For the last two terms I have been teaching kids at Wyndham Central College Language school and the organisation has been providing external lessons at Hoppers Crossing Youth Centre. I have also worked with Nguvu Moja and Mwangaza theatre to provide youths and

Urlik Iradukunda aka Urlik Mageza enjoys spending time in Wyndham’s parks.

people of colour a space to learn and their talents and do that through my AFROBEAT dance classes. I just want to use my gifts to inspire other, whether it’s in my music or

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dancing or acting.

How did it feel to be awarded council’s One Wyndham for July?

I felt so honoured and so blessed. I feel like

everyday I am making my inner child proud and giving him and others like me a voice in a community/country where people of colour don’t have much of a voice.

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Illegal trailbike riders in the Werribee and Hoppers Crossing areas were targeted during a police blitz last week.

Like the Yarra through Melbourne, the river through Werribee should be “given a go,” said WRIVA – the Werribee River Association – this week.

Wyndham faces a homeless population explosion, with demand for housing services surging by more than 337.6 per cent this year.

Eight-hour wait: Mental health delays.

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Lions Club Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2A Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month, from 6.30 pm for a 7.00pm dinner meeting.

Visitors most welcome.

■ Lou 0409 331 271

CWA Werribee Branch Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members are welcome.

■ Michelle, 97414402

Craigieburn local Kris Terzievski has become the first boxer in 100 years to hold Australian and the Australasian titles simultaneously.

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New walking group for young and old Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds.

■ Jess, 0450 348 969.

Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists.

■ 1300 156 557

on Friday, August 5 at 1pm at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre. The club is inviting nominations for its 2022-2023 committee of management. The guest speaker will be Sandra Wilson from the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre, and an afternoon tea will follow the meeting.

■ 9398 1346

Bingo move binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent.

■ 8734 1400

Job Seeker Assistance Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only.

■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ 9741 5525

Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm.

Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars.

■ Don, 0414 975 862

Carers’ Walk and Talk

AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.

Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Second Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting on August 9, Meet at 9.45am for a 10am start, at Favor and Grace cafe, 87 Railway Avenue, Laverton.

■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au, or www. pathwaysforcarers.com.au

U3A Altona AGM

Woodcarving workshop

The 2022 AGM for U3A Altona will be held

Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient

Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired?

Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.

■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

AL-ANON meets

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and international craft of woodcarving.

Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12 noon. 280 Queen Street, Altona.

■ jah2802rot@gmail.com Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume-job interview help. Community Employment Connector – Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Wednesdays noon-2pm, during school terms. Jobs Victoria Advocate – Altona North Library Community Library, Thursdays 10-11am.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Williamstown Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am.

All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems.

■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au

Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place.

■ John, 0418 377336

Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm.

■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

All Aboard Club The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips.

It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome.

■ Wendy, 0421 747 040

Altona book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark, 10am-1pm https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

Women’s choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music.

■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Walking group Wednesday Walking Group The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea.

■ 9397 6168

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers

Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join.

■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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Hybrid Peugeot lifts the bar

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring The Peugeot 300 Hybrid car looks amazing and confirms the French know a thing or two about style. The detail in the complex front design with its dark chrome grille is exceptional and integrates striking LED lighting unlike anything else you might have seen, especially at night.

Inside, quilted Nappa leather seats with their contrast stitching look top shelf, but we found them a little small and uncomfortable.

One of the hallmarks of the brand is its tiny steering wheels and high-mounted instrument cluster, designed to replace the need for a head-up display.

The 3008 plug-in hybrid is a well-equipped car. You get partial leather and twin zone climate air with rear seat air vents, Lime Wood dash and door trim, blue ambient cabin lighting, heated front seats, a power-adjust driver’s seat with massage plus keyless entry and push-button start.

The instrument panel is digital and fully customisable, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors front and rear, semi-autonomous parking assist (90 degree and parallel), adaptive cruise control with stop and go, automatic high beam, speed sign recognition and recommendation and hands-free tailgate.

The plug-in hybrid comes with a mode two charging cable, supplied with the vehicle at time of delivery. (Note the bag for the cable is an $87 accessory).

Infotainment Infotainment consists of a 10.0-inch touchscreen, with Bluetooth, voice recognition, built-in satellite navigation, DAB+ radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

Until recently it also came with a premium 10-speaker, 515-watt Focal sound system, but due to supply problems this is temporarily unavailable.

There’s three 12V sockets (dashboard, rear cabin and load area), with a single USB Type A socket for the front and another two for the back seat.

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 3008 Allure: $47,240 3008 GT Petrol: $50,390 3008 GT Diesel: $53,540 3008 GT Sport: $59,840 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD: $79,990 SPECIFICATIONS Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD, medium-sized five-door SUV

3008 plug-in hybrid . . . this is not about saving money.

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The plug-in hybrid features a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine, two electric motors and a 13.2kWh battery.

The petrol engine is good for 147kW of power at 6000 rpm and 300Nm of torque at 3000 rpm.

The electric motor that drives the front wheels delivers 81kW at 2500 and 320Nm from 500-2500 rpm, while the motor for the rear axle adds another 83kW at 14,000 rpm and 166Nm from 0-4760 rpm.

Together the system pumps out a combined output of 222kW and 520Nm. Drive is to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission which has a wet, multi-plate clutch to manage input from the three different power sources.

Fuel consumption, which is supposedly what it is all about, is a claimed 1.6L/100km from a 43-litre tank, and it produces 36.4 g/km of CO2.

Charging from zero per cent to full capacity takes about five and a half hours using a 2.3kW Mode 2 cable and offers 60km (WLTP) of emissions free, pure electric drive.

That’s enough we’re told to take care of the daily commute, that is if you live within 30km of work. If you’re lucky enough to have access to a charger, it’s 60km each way.

In our week with the car, we were using 6.8L/100km after 400km which is pretty good, even with little help from the battery.

The batteries et al add about 415kg of weight to the car, which tips the scales at 1815kg.

There are gear change paddles and four drive modes to go with the 222kW/520Nm and as you can imagine it gets mobile.

Ride and handling is pretty good for a car that has not benefited from Australian tuning, but this has always been Peugeot’s forte.

The small steering wheel takes some getting used to, and the gear change is a bit fiddly.

Default drive mode is electric which means it uses up the battery first.

Safety Five-star safety includes six airbags and automatic emergency braking that detects pedestrians and cyclists in low light conditions, and operates between 5km/h and 140km/h.

There’s also driver warning alert, active blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assistance with detection of roadsides.

IsoFix child seat mounts are located on the outboard seats.

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Peugeot dealer for drive-away prices.

The B transmission setting increases regenerative braking and ideally this is for use on long downhill runs.

Otherwise, there is no regenerative adjustment.

Hybrid mode switches between the electric and petrol engines depending on your driving style.

Sport gives you both power sources at once, while AWD as its name suggests delivers four-wheel traction at low to medium speeds.

The battery pack which sits under the boot and back seat reduces the amount of load space available, from 591 to 529 litres with the rear seat in place.

The MyPeugeot app provides access to the owner’s handbook online, service and maintenance schedules, as well as fuel tank levels and odometer readings.

You can even check where you parked or plan a trip, then send that information to the car navigation system.

Summing up The Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD certainly lifts the bar for the French car maker. But at $80K it’s a big ask and there’s plenty of competition around the same price.

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Werribee locks in Barlow for next two seasons Michael Barlow’s passion for the Werribee Football Club to succeed has seen the club re-sign him for another two Victorian Football League seasons.

Werribee announced on Tuesday night that they had signed Barlow as coach until at least the end of the 2024 season.

Barlow took over as senior coach in the middle of the 2021 pre-season, when former coach Mark Williams returning to the AFL system.

He had been a playing assistant coach for the 2019 season and was set to continue that role in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19.

It was also at Werribee where Barlow made his mark playing, which resulted in him before being drafted by Fremantle in 2010.

Barlow said it was an easy decision for him to re-sign with Werribee. He had previously

said the club had a special place in his heart and had been keen to return after his AFL playing days were over.

“I have a huge admiration for the players, staff and volunteers within our club and their commitment to the program,” he said.

“My connection to this club and league is significant and I’m excited for that to continue. To have recommitted for a further two years, I appreciate the vote of confidence shown in me from the Werribee board, chief executive Mark Penaluna, football manager Mark Micallef, and most importantly my playing group led by our captains Tom Gribble and Dom Brew.

“My immediate focus is the next two months of the 2022 season and preparing our group as best we can for the last four games of the home and away season.

“We will stay in the moment and look to

further build on our strong football program.”

Werribee president Martin Carter spoke highly of Barlow and the work that he had done at the club so far.

“Michael has a clear passion to continue to lead our club and what he has achieved at the helm this year, in his first full season is outstanding,” he said.

“With Michael’s football intelligence, his relationship building skills, and his ability to develop an extremely competitive, united team, undisputed we look forward to finishing the 2022 season on a high.”

Werribee currently sits eighth on the ladder, with an 8-6 win-loss record in Barlow’s first full season as coach after a COVID-19 interrupted 2021.

They have a bye this week.

Tara Murray

Centrals take hard win

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Sports shorts WSW Westbourne Grammarians scored their biggest score of the season on Saturday in the Victorian Amateur Football Association division 3. While it was still a tough day for the struggling Grammarians, there were some positives in the 21.14 (140)-10.6 (66) loss to Richmond Central. Jordan Doyle kicked four goals in the loss, while Benjamin Hodge continued his good form. The Grammarians this week face Emmaus St Leos.

By Tara Murray If Saturday’s match between Point Cook Centrals and Parkside is anything to go by, fans will be in for a treat in the Western Region Football League division 2 finals.

The top of the table clash went down to the final whistle, with Centrals holding on to win 9.7 (61)-8.9 (57).

Centrals coach Dean Chambers said it was just a really good game of football.

“It was a wonderful game,” he said. “The conditions were difficult, but overall the game of football.

“It was hard at the contest and we were lucky to be in front at the end.”

Chambers said the wind favoured one side of the ground, with his side able to make the most of their opportunities in front of goal in the first quarter.

The 15-point lead would be a handy one, with the Centrals soon down a rotation after losing Aaron Diker to a broken arm in the second quarter.

The margin was four points at half time and then nine points the last break, with Parkside not going anywhere.

It meant a few nervous moments in the coaching box for Chambers.

“Full credit to Parkside they kept on hanging around,” he said.

“We were 10 points up with three to four minutes to go and they got one. We were holding on for the last minute and a half.

“Both teams respect each other and we’ll see each other in the finals.”

Jordan Bennett kicked four goals for Centrals and was one of the standouts for his side.

Chambers liked the game of Kawr Ater, while Mitchell Palma also had a good day, “We had a lot of forwards down on the day,” he said. “There’s still room for improvement.”

The win moves Centrals 12 points clear of Parkside at the top of the table, which just about secures the minor premiership with four rounds remaining.

Chambers said nothing changes between now and finals.

“All it means is we wear blue shorts and get the home rooms in the finals,” he said of the minor premiership.

“We have the double chance and we’ll probably play Parkside in that first week of finals.

“It’s business as usual, we don’t want to flirt with our form. We’ll continue to play a full strength side.

“We’re under no illusions it’s a whole new ball game come finals.”

Centrals’ women’s side also remains undefeated on top of the ladder. Chambers said things continued to build throughout the club.

“There’s a fantastic vibe,” he said. “There’s a really strong connection on and off the ground.”

Michael Barlow

NAB League The Western Jets have one eye on the future in the NAB League Boys competition.

The Jets have won just two games this season, as they have felt the flow on effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coach Robbie Chancellor said it had been tough at times this season. “We have been a bit thin on talent,” he said. “It’s the nature of the last two years that has hurt the region with the commitment to football and not being at school or playing football.” For more go to www.starweekly.com.au.

GDFL It was a tough day for the Werribee Centrals against Inverleigh in the Geelong and District Football League on Saturday. Inverleigh led throughout in the 13.13 (91)-4.6 (30) win.

Chad Buck and Jessee Pattison were Centrals best. Centrals sit 10th on the table.

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Jordan Bennett attempts to mark in front of Andrew Barszuskyj.

In other division 2 matches, Glen Orden’s late comeback against Newport fell short, Albion beat North Footscray and Wyndhamvale beat West Footscray.

In division 1, Point Cook got its third win of the season, beating St Albans, 6.15 (51)-7.6 (48).

Hoppers Crossing suffered a shock loss to

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Yarraville Seddon, while Werribee Districts snuck home against Deer Park.

Altona and Caroline Springs were the other winners.

In division 3, the Suns and Laverton had big wins against Sunshine Heights and Laverton respectively.

The City West Falcons produced some of their best netball in their massive win in the Victorian Netball League Championship on Wednesday night. Facing third-placed Melbourne University, the Falcons had the opportunity to lock up second spot and a double-chance with one round remaining. Despite missing four players from their squad, the Falcons came away with a 78-43 win. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they couldn’t have imagined a win like that when they turned up at the State Netball and Hockey Centre to play. Mel Oloamanu, Uneeq Palavi, Soli Ropati and Lucia Fauonuku were among five Falcons missing across the club, due to being part of the World Cup 2023 regional qualifiers in Fiji.

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Celebrations over, it’s back to business for United It’s back to business for Western United as pre-season got under way last week.

After a few weeks of celebrating the club’s first championship, the playing group returned to training last week.

Star defender Josh Risdon said they were all excited to get back on the track.

“It was a good little break,” he said.

“Obviously it’s a bit different winning the grand final and celebrating for a while.

“I really enjoyed the break and got back home to see some family and spend some quality time with them.

“I’m ready to get back into it.”

Risdon said despite the success of last season, the group’s motivation was high and they were keen to do it again.

He said there was still a real buzz around the group.

“Everyone has come back in good knick

and everyone has looked after themselves after the celebrations,” he said. “Everyone is committed to doing well again this season and has come back in good knick and ready for our [Australia] cup game in less than a month.

“It is going to be a quick turnaround to then, so we wanted to make sure that we came back in good shape, so we are right to go for round one of the cup.

“We want to do that all again … that feeling I had for so long that whole off season was incredible and it made me want to come back and do it all again.”

United’s first week back included the two-kilometre time trial. Adisu Bayew won the time trial ahead of Seb Pasquali and Ben Garuccio.

With the majority of the championship squad returning for another tilt, Ridson said they just need to get back to what they did last

season and go from there.

“We’re trying not to focus on that end goal at first,” he said. “We have to get back to training and doing what we do best every day, which is working hard. I think respecting our values and every day living … and just enjoy being together again.

“I think that is what made us so successful last year, being a close tight knit group and enjoying each other’s company and working hard every day.

“Having the majority of the squad together again, it is awesome to familiarise with each other again.

We can pick up where we left off, with the culture we created, anyone who comes in will buy into the values of the club and fit in quite perfectly here.”

Tara Murray

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Wyndham up for big one Wyndham passed not only the physical battle, but the mental battle in a tough run of matches in the Big V women’s state championship.

The ladder-leading Wyndham have been tested in recent weeks, with a number of matches against those sides in the top four.

With the exception of a loss to the Sunbury Jets, Wyndham has come through this period with flying colours.

Wyndham coach Gerard Hiller said it had been a really good test for the playing group, which can’t slip any lower than second.

“The last six weeks we’ve played other teams in the top four,” he said.

“It’s fatiguing, but what we needed heading into finals.”

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Hiller said the group had been able to string together some good basketball throughout the period, to claim significant wins.

He said they had also found a bit more depth in the squad which would be vital come finals, with no second chances this year.

“We’re sitting on top and we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but we’re there for a reason,” he said.

“It’s credit to what we are doing. The imports are doing well and doing their jobs.

“Some of the juniors are starting to get more significant roles and more game time.

Winning games is one thing, but playing the younger players for longer periods of time is the important thing.”

Hiller highlighted Rachel Kerr, Mackenzie

Drew and Holly Dolny as three players who are now getting more minutes.

All three could still be playing juniors.

He said all three were playing defensive roles, while Dolny and Drew were both shooters, who were understanding where to get their shots better.

Hillier said with finals and home court advantage already sealed, the focus was on fine tuning things in the lead up finals.

This week Wyndham faces McKinnon.

“The last three games are against teams that are outside the finals and can not make it,” he said.

“They are still dangerous. It’s more about solidifying our style and playing who we are going to in finals.”

West Point came up against a switched on Melton Phoenix on Saturday in the FV state league 5 west competition.

Facing the ladder leaders is always a tough ask, but it was made even harder by the Phoenix playing some of their best soccer.

The Phoenix led 2-0 at half time, before doubling the score in the second half to seal a 4-0 win and cement this spot at the top of the table.

West Point sits in fourth spot with nine wins for the season.

Wyndham, which sits second bottom, lost to Balmoral 7-2, after scores were locked at two-all at half time.

Meanwhile, in state league 2 north-west Hoppers Crossing proved no match for the Geelong Rangers.

Neither team scored in the first half, before the Rangers found their groove in the second half with four goals, to win 4-0. Hoppers Crossing sits eighth on the ladder.

In state league 3 north-west, Point Cook had its moments against Altona North. Alton North scored in the third minute, before Matt Gray scored the first of his two goals in the 18th minute to level the scores.

It didn’t last long with Altona North hitting back just minutes later with their second. A third goal followed shortly after.

Altona North extended the lead to 4-1 early in the second half. The Jets were soon a man down, with Sean Connor sent from the field after a second red card.

Gray got a second goal in the 81st, but the damage had been done with the Jets losing 4-2.

In state league 4, Truganina Hornets got a rare win, beating Spring Hills.

Most of the action happened in the first half, with scores locked at 2-2 at the break.

Mulowa Sikongo scored in the dying minutes to give the Hornets the win, 3-2.

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Inconsistency hits Werribee where it hurts

By Tara Murray Werribee was left to rue missed chances in the Victorian Football League against the Box Hill Hawks on Saturday.

With the chance to cement a spot in the top eight ahead of a bye, Werribee put in one of its worst performances in recent weeks.

Werribee led by 16 points at three quarter time, but wasn’t able to hold on, losing 12.15 (87)-11.14 (80).

Barlow said despite having a chance to take home the four points, the Hawks were the better team for most of the day and deserved to win.

“We didn’t play consistently enough for four quarters,” he said.

“We played well in the third quarter and parts in the first half and the last quarter early and we had the opportunity to get the win.

“Ultimately we didn’t get it. Box Hill was the better side.”

Barlow said while there was a wind favouring one end, there was chances to score at both ends of the ground.

He pointed to the last quarter when they had the first four or five shots of the quarter and had the chance to put the game beyond doubt.

“We had a real emphasis to hold the ball in our front half,” he said. “We had four or five scoring shots early in the last quarter.

“We let ourselves be vulnerable and they were able to convert.”

Barlow said the side is very aware about the missed opportunities that they’ve had a number of games this season. Poor goal kicking is something they’ve spoken about on a weekly basis.

While they’ve still been able to get the points in some of those games, it’s proven costly in others.

“We’ve had four defeats this year,” he said.

“Most of them have been really close games, a couple by less than a goal.

“It was seven points on Saturday. All against AFL aligned clubs with fairly experienced full time players who can adapt late in games.

“We need to learn in those moments and train for those situations and do a bit more upskilling for the players to understand what to do late in games.”

Barlow said they had only four to six players who performed well across the whole four quarters, which showed in the end result.

“We need 18 to 20 guys playing consistent football to get the win.”

He said Nick Coughlan was the key pillar down back and stopped a lot of goals.

Louis Pinnuck was good in the first half, with Ollie Hanrahan making a point against his former side.

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possessions in his return from illness.

The win leaves Werribee sitting in eighth spot, with the three teams behind them all on the same amount of points.

Werribee has a bye this week.

Barlow said they had been themselves in a good position for a tilt at finals. He said they would have lighter week on the track after reviewing the game on Tuesday night.

“We have the bye and then a block of four games,” he said.

“It’s a pretty exciting time at the moment.

To be 8-6 and in the mix to play finals after being 2-4.

“We looked to play our style and our brand more consistently.”

(Belinda Vitacca Photography)

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