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Having a ball
THERE is a new game in town. Mordialloc Community Centre is hosting a team sport for seniors called Lifeball to encourage older residents to stay active. Lifeball is a walking-paced game that combines netball and basketball. Teams of six players pass, catch and shoot for goal in a sport that can be played at most fitness levels. Mordialloc Community Centre coordinator Norma Gibson said the game was ideal for those who would like to stay fit but may find gym sessions tedious. “It’s an easy game for anyone to play in a competitive but also relaxed environment,” Ms Gibson said. “Come along and try it and meet new friends.” Lifeball sessions will be held on the first and third Friday of each month until October. There is a free ‘come and try’ session on Friday 19 July from 1-3pm at the Mordialloc Community Centre, 115 Warren Rd. Call Norma Gibson on 9580 3675 for further information. Goal getters: (from left) Lifeball players Robyn Lister, Anita Berger, Anne Menara and Judy Quinn. Picture: Yanni
Project hits six and out By Neil Walker THE Chelsea Community Renewal project ended last month, potentially leaving a big gap in the town’s future development. The project, which began in 2007, was part of the then Labor state government’s six-year $20.4m initiative to address disadvantage in eight urban towns, including Chelsea. Frankston North, Craigieburn, Rosebud West, Laverton, Whittington, Bayswater North and Hampton Park also benefitted from the program.
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The project brought together residents, community groups, businesses, council and the state government to revitalise Chelsea and Bonbeach. The Chelsea project received $6,460,000 in funding over six years. The state government provided $3,126,000 in direct funding, with the balance coming from a range of partners, including Kingston Council. Council also provided ‘in kind’ backing, such as office space and communtiy meeting space. The Bicentennial Park upgrade and
formation of the Bonbeach Chelsea Station Friends group and the Bonbeach Environment Group were some of the project’s success stories. An outreach program to seniors to encourage participation in events such as the seniors’ festival was another of the project’s main achievements. Former Kingston South Ward councillor Trevor Shewan hailed the project’s success but expressed disappointment that the current LiberalNational Coalition state government would not continue funding.
“The Chelsea project was a huge success compared to other renewal projects, since it built on work originally begun by the Chelsea Neighbourhood project in 2002,” Mr Shewan said. “It is sad to see the project coming to an end as a result of the state government defunding this hugely successful program. Kingston Council say they don’t have funds to continue it.” The renewal projects were originally due to end in 2010, but were extended for a further three years in the Labor government’s 2009-10 state budget.
Mr Shewan believes current state MPs have “gone missing when it comes to funding” the project. South Ward councillor David Eden said the initiative “had a tremendous impact and is a loss for our community”. “It had been a great incubator for certain community groups and a lot of people should be commended for their outstanding work.” Cr Eden believed “the work at our train stations is probably the most visible signs of the project’s success”.
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