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Shed launch: Shayden Bloomfield performs on the didgeridoo at the smoking ceremony. Picture: Supplied
Cultural artefacts created at men’s shed THE Hastings-based Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association has been given $36,864 from the state government to build a men’s shed. The shed’s focus will be on creating such cultural artefacts as boomerangs, woomeras and didgeridoos, as well as totem sculptures for a bush trail. The grant will be jointly administered by Department of Health and Human Services, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the association. Secretary to the Treasurer Daniel Murlino, Eastern Division MLC, last
week made the announcement at the Willum Warrain Gathering Place in Pound Rd, Hastings. He was accompanied by Phil Kiely from the Men’s Shed Organisation of Victoria and Crs Kate Roper and David Gill. “For us, bringing back cultural practice is very, very important,” Willum Warrain president Peter Aldenhoven said. “Having a building to do this cultural rejuvenation work in all year round, no matter what the weather, will make a significant difference.
“We want to make our culture visible to visitors to the Gathering Place because sharing our culture fills us with pride.” This is the first time in the region that dedicated funding has been provided for Aboriginal men to gather and connect with a particular focus on cultural practice. Mr Aldenhoven said Victoria has about 350 men’s sheds with benefits that include social interaction, physical activity and learning new skills.
Join the Car Ferry Conversation Bass Coast Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Victorian Government are preparing a business case to determine the cost, requirements and viability of a vehicle ferry service between Stony Point, French Island and Phillip Island. Developing the Business Case relies on extensive public consultation in order to understand the needs of the local community and businesses.
Have your say Open meetings and drop-in sessions Phillip Island
Mornington Peninsula
Industry meeting
9.30am – 11am Thursday 5 October Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Avenue, Cowes
9.30am – 11am Friday 6 October Crib Point Community Hall 7 Park Rd, Crib Point
Community meeting
11.30am – 1pm Thursday 5 October Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Avenue, Cowes
11.30am – 1pm Friday 6 October Crib Point Community Hall 7 Park Rd, Crib Point
4pm – 7pm Thursday 5 October Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Avenue, Cowes
4pm – 7pm Friday 6 October Crib Point Community Hall 7 Park Rd, Crib Point
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Online survey: For more information: Residents Mornington Peninsula Shire surveymonkey.com/r/residentialv2 5950 1447 mornpen.vic.gov.au/stonypointcarferry Businesses surveymonkey.com/r/businessv2 Bass Coast Shire 5951 3316 Direct feedback can be provided to basscoast.vic.gov.au our consulting partner Mark Olsen of EarthCheck via mark.olsen@earthcheck.org
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