Coast Magazine Summer 2007

coast magazine - edition 5 Summer 2007

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Quality accommodation

QUEST phillip island

Located in the vibrant, holiday township of Cowes, Quest Phillip Island is a short stroll to local shops, restaurants and beaches and within a short travelling distance to Phillip Island’s many attractions including the Penguin Parade, surf beaches and Grand Prix Circuit.

Quest Phillip Island offers studio, two and three bedroom, fully serviced apartments all including separate lounge and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, large balconies and cable tv. Quest Phillip Island’s conference centre is ideal for small conferences, seminars and product launches. Guests can make use of the solar heated pool, gas heated spa and BBQ area as well as off street parking. The perfect location for a family getaway or business retreat is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

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OCEANIC phillip island Opened in November 2005, Quest Oceanic features one, two and three bedroom, fully self contained apartments, which are the latest in modern architecture & design. The apartments feature quality furnishings and fittings, dvd players, stereos, full kitchen, laundry facilities with large balconies and onsite under cover secure parking for one car.

Centrally located in Cowes, approximately 700 metres from the foreshore and within close proximity of local shops and restaurants.

Phillip island boasts a large range of award winning natural attractions, such as the Penguin Parade – making it the perfect location for families and couples to escape for a relaxing break at any time of the year.

Phone: 03 5952 2644 Email: questphillipisland@bigpond.com.au Website: www.questphillipisland.com.au

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HSV Hot Laps, Guided Circuit Tours, Go Karts, History of Motorsport Display, Champion’s Café and Souvenir shop . . . so many products and so much work with a basic cash register and a manual recording system. Purple C simplified the whole process for us with a cost effective, efficient and easy to use Point of Sale system that now provides valuable marketing and customer information at a touch of a button.

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5952 3392 www.purplec.com.au Technology for business

Planted the vines, built the winery, three crops harvested, wine made and ready to open for business ..... but no retail experience. Purple C took us through the options, helped us decide which system to use and then implemented it, delivered it and got us going. The result has been a trouble free system that we and our cellar door team have found easy to use and will be easy to expand into the future.

Rick Lacey & Maira Vitols Purple Hen Wines Premium cool climate wines at one of the Island’s most beautiful locations www.purplehenwines.com.au

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Puzzled about point of sale solutions for your business?

We are often asked, and it’s a very tasteful coincidence in colour, but Purple C and Purple Hen Wines are not related businesses

Kristy Fell and Peter Mitchell Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au

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GOOD FRIENDS GREAT MOVIES

GOOD FOOD GREAT TIMES 6-18 Smith Street, Leongatha, Victoria Stadium 4 Cinema 5662 5762 www.stadiumcinema.com.au Carino’s Caffe & Wine Bar 5662 2366 Summer 07.indd 5

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BIKES FOR ANY BUDGET

We stock a great range of bikes We can custom ďŹ t you to your bike (with 6 months free service)

We carry Oakley & Euro sunglasses. Netti, Fox and Oakley riding apparel.

Shimano & Sram components.

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BIKE WORKSHOP . Major overhauls . Basic adjustments . Wheel building . Fork servicing . Hydraulic brakes

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Ride On Bikes, 2/17 The Esplanade, Cowes 3922 Phone (03) 5952 2533 Email. info@rideonbikes.com.au Website. www.rideonbikes.com.au

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contents &features

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Coast life Check out what locals are up to around the coast

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15 minutes of fame Hairdressing star - Darren George

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2 (coast) people Leongatha ‘fruit experts’ Mark & Connie Cafarella

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Beach life Check out the surf

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Coastal secrets : Venus Bay/Tarwin Lower & Inverloch

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Getaway - Accommodation review Across the Moors @ Silverleaves

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Health & beauty Look after yourself

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Where to eat A quick handy guide on where to wine and dine

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Dine out Sol Tapas Bar in Rhyll is hot!

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Delectable Drops Adi Kerr on divine drinks

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Around town A snapshot of life

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Coast Property Where to buy, build or nest

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features A long way from Jigalong 24 Desert kids experience the coast Great Scott 26 Lifesaver Joan Scott is a local hero Artist Profile 28 Island artist Peter Walker Damian’s story 32 A young mans fight against a rare disease ‘Cover story’ - Rising star 34 We head out in the waves with Nikki van Dijk Hush 36 Dr Catherine Crock talks about the healing power of music Mossvale 38 Explore all the wonder this music festival has to offer 24 hours 40 Join some mad local boys on a 24hr MTB event

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Editorial HAPPY BIRTHDAY COAST! What a wild, wonderful, and crazy year it has been. From humble beginnings, Coast has proudly grown in size and substance.

Looking back over the year, we feel blessed to have met such a remarkable assortment of local characters who were open and generous in sharing their stories with Coast readers. They make us all feel part of a very unique coastal community.

We would like to thank all the fabulous business and service providers who have chosen to promote themselves within Coast’s glossy pages. We hope you support these businesses with gusto – and make sure to tell them you saw them in Coast.

Summer is upon us , and with the sun shining on our backs, we bring you stories from the sand and sea. At a mere 12 years of age, Nikki van Dijk is gaining recognition, respect and admiration as a talented young surfer and mentor. Diving straight in, we tread water with local identity Joan Scott, who has devoted a lifetime to lifesaving. While we’re on the subject of girl-power, we talk to Dr. Cathy Crock about her inspirational work in creating music to soothe sick kids.

With longer days and balmy evenings, there is a boat load of events and activities to enjoy. For music lovers, check out the Mossvale Music Festival on page 38, and the Coastal Arts and Music Festival on page 42, then sit back and enjoy an eclectic mix of soul, folk and blues music. For the younger crew, New Years at Pyramid Rock promises to be huge, with a line-up of talent that will have you moshing.

Finally, we’d like to say thank you to our dedicated team who work tirelessly to bring Coast magazine to you. Take a bow. You make this Coast shine!

Jennie & Hess Strengers (founders of S.G Craft Merchants Meeniyan) are back with . . .

A radical new shop, unconventional stock BUT a positively memorable shopping experience!

Enjoy summer.

Maria PS: You may have noticed we’re bigger and brighter this Summer – and extra 22 pages bigger that is! We have nudged up the price a smidge to bring you more of this great coastline. When you sit down and enjoy your Coast, feel good about yourself, as your support is helping Coast to employ local people – bravo!

PPS: Check out the fab Businesses listed on the Coast

www.phillipislandtothepromcoast.com.au Editor Sub editing Words Photo Editor Photography Design Print manager Sales/Marketing

Maria Reed Anne Roussac-Hoyne, Alison Hill Maria Reed, Lisa Valastro, Sally O’Neil, Alison Hill Warren Reed Warren Reed, Maria Reed Positive Exposure Photography 0414 753 739 Maria Reed/Warren Reed Nigel Quirk Tatia Weston 0432 273 107 For all advertising enquiries please call Tatia, or email us at ads@phillipislandtothepromcoast.com.au For more information you can log on to www.phillipislandtothepromcoast.com.au

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coastlife summer

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SILVERCHAIR - a band that needs no introduction, will headline this year’s Pyramid Rock Festival. The response to this years event has been overwhelming, with tickets sold out in a matter of days. For those lucky enough to have scored tix, a smorgasbord of talent awaits. THE LIVING

END, UGLY DUCKLING (USA), XAVIER RUDD, EVERMORE, THE FREESTYLERS (UK), END OF FASHION, MYLO DJ SET (UK), THE GRATES, THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, BRANT BJORK AND THE BROS (USA), FAKER, LIOR, KARNIVOOL, K’NAAN(CANADA), CRAZY PENIS (UK), TZU, TRUE LIVE, MIA DYSON, ASH GRUNWALD, THAT ONE GUY (USA), SUNK LOTO, THE CASANOVAS, BOMBA, BERTIE BLACKMAN, FOREIGN HEIGHTS, K-OSCILLATE, CARUS & THE TRUE BELIEVERS, BEHIND CRIMSON EYES, THE JOSH OWEN BAND, ROB SAWYER, JESS McAVOY -just to name a few. If you missed

out, remember to get in early - there’s always next year!

Coast magazine in conjunction with the crew at the Pyramid Rock Festival would like to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Pyramid Rock prize pack.

You can win 8 CD’s - Evermore, End of Fashion, Ash Grunwald, Beautiful Girls, Mia Dyson, True Live and Carus & The True Believers. Simply write or email us and tell us why you love Coast magazine. PO Box 104, San Remo or email info@phillipislandtothepromcoast.com.au

relax Take some time out this summer. Be good to your body.

Gentle tai-chi, yoga or massage could be just the ticket to rejuvinate your spirit. Refer to our health and beauty section on page 52, for your local practitioners.

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Looking for fab local live music? Check out the Westernport hotel at San Remo, every Friday and Saturday night. They’ll getcha groovin!

With water reserves hitting an all time low, summer is the time to be extra conscious of your water usage. Shorten your showers, plant a drought tolerant garden, and think about the way you use water. Remember it is a valuable - limited resource.

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m Phillip Island surfer Simon McShane has done it again! The talented surfer has pulled off an amazing fourth victory at the annual Victorian Surfing Open (held at Jan Juc beach in October). McShane said, “I can’t believe I’ve taken the win here again. I’m thirty two, but to win in a field like this is a big confidence booster and shows I’m still capable at this level. All the finalists were surfing great - and it feels special to beat them.” On ya Simmo!

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art adventures

Valley Plains pottery

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Looking for a cultural fill on your holidays? Look no further. Valley Plains Pottery have opened their spectacular studio to the public. Come and watch the artist at work, and you may even find a special piece to take away with you. If you manage to take your eyes away from the magnificent view of the Strezlecki ranges, take a moment to ask Zac about the amazing process used to create his pieces - you will be enthralled..

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In need of some summer action? The Bass Coast summer series offers the opportunity for punters test their mettle in a series of coastal events. The calendar kicks off with the Cape Aquathon at Cape Paterson on Jan. 21 at 10am. Folllowing closely is the San Remo Channel Challenge on Feb.3 at 1.35pm. Registrations for the challenge are taken at the San Remo Hotel. February offers a big weekend at Cowes. The Swim Classic starts the weekend on Saturday Feb. 17, followed by the Cowes Classic on Sunday Feb. 18 at 1pm. Registration for the Cowes events are being taken at the Isle of Wight. Challenge yourself - get racing!

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newyearseve Help make this New Years Eve pet friendly. Fireworks cause hundreds of dogs to be lost at this time of year. Think about our four legged friends and enjoy the great public fireworks provided by our coastal councils. Illegal fireworks scare animals and occasionally start bushfires - so please report them to your local police station.

Pet owners should make sure their animals are in a safe an secure enclosure on NYE to save any angst on New Years day. Woof!

bowl me over hayes&cahill The crew at the Lyrebird Arts Council have outdone themselves.

They have managed to secure the brilliant musical duo - Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and American guitarist Dennis Cahill to perform at Meeniyan on Jan 12. For further details p. 5664 9239

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rise&shine Looking forward to retirement?

You should be! Retirement villages today are looking more like resorts than quiet old villages of days past.

Broadbeach Inverloch retirement resort believes that the golden years should be the best years of your life. Read on about their community building efforts on page 86.

what’snew around your coast

makeupmaestro

Want to look your best for a special occasion? Professional make-up artist Ally de La Rosa offers her services for weddings, formals, parties, kids face painting, photographic make-up and even special effects for television, or your next fancy dress party. You can book Ally by calling 0402 117 280 or email alejandrina_delarosa@hotmail.com

Looking for something that’s ‘so you?’

Well look no further, Jennie & Hess Strengers have come to the rescue at their new shop ‘so!me’ at 57 Bair Street Leongatha. With clothes, jewellery, handbags and scarves - you’re sure to find something to fit the bill..

so!me kidsholidayfun Are the nippers getting restless?

Pauline Grotto has a creative summer arts program to keep those little fingers out of mischief. If you want to join the kids - adults are welcome too!

Call Pauline on 0419 199 414

Looking for a German trained Masseuse? (We here they’re hard to come by!) Contact Angela Murray at her Inverloch studio on (03) 56742351

sipping@silverleaves

The Silverleaves Store (Phillip Island) is renowned for its tasty treats and scrumptous fare. Owners John and Sally Matthews are happy to announce their new liquor licence. Take a stroll along the beach and meander down to the store. Find a sunny spot outside and enjoy a fine wine whilst watching the world pass by - heaven!

christmas creations The kids have been waiting patiently all year for the big day to arrive - and it’s almost here.

Can’t wait for the big day? Come and celebrate christmas early with Jill Broomhall at Tudor Treats, in Cowes. Indulge in puddings, mince pies, turkey with cranberry sauce and more. While your there, why not add a bit of sparkle to your christmas display with bright decorations, or maybe even a new tree. Enjoy the seasons festivities.

Tudor Treats, Shop2, 72 Chapel Street, Cowes. Ph. 03 5952 2951

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Bear Gully Coastal Cottages AAA Tourism Star Rating

EUGENIE’S luxury accommodation INVERLOCH

Your host Michael Malone welcomes you to this boutique hotel style accommodation.

Eugenie’s is all about indulgence. Located in the heart of Inverloch, just 50 metres from the beach, every room is luxuriously appointed and has an ocean view.

Guests have the choice of a private spa and direct pool access, or the Penthouse suite, with views stretching across Bass Strait.

Enjoy champagne and chocolates on your arrival. Eugenies caters for small functions & weddings.

Four charming contemporary style seaside cottages have been specially designed for you to enjoy the spectacular ocean views across Waratah Bay to Wilson’s Promontory in complete comfort and privacy

33 Maitland Court, Cape Liptrap Victoria

Tel. 03 5663 2364 E. beargully@bigpond.com www.beargullycottages.com.au

www.eugenies.com.au 16 Ramsay Blvd, Inverloch p. 03 5674 6121 m. 0407 343 843

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Disabled rooms and facilities available

Luxurious accommodation for couples. . . . . . in Silverleaves, Phillip Island, Victoria.

* One single and one two bedroom unit for people with disabilities * Hydraulic lift for easy access to pool *12 units, 9 double & 3 family rooms * Indoor heated pool & spa * Breakfast/Conference room * Austar Pay TV * Easy walk to shops & beach * 24 hour security

Enquiries - www.acrossthemoors.com.au Your host, Susie Stoppa 03 5952 2282 or 0419 515 350 Fax 03 5952 5226

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Hairdresser, social identity and all round nice guy, Darren George talks about life, love, and re-decorating parliment house.

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When you were a boy, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a magician. I remember performing magic shows in my bedroom for my younger brother. I also wanted to marry Prince Andrew, as I wanted to be a prince. I figured that by marrying a prince, I also would become a prince…

What do you love about where you live?

Being within walking distance of the ocean and the beaches. For the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of being able to walk along the beach to and from work. I grew up here on Phillip Island and I love the fact that I can still be surprised by its natural beauty.

The funniest experience you’ve had as a hairdresser?

A few years ago, an elderly client of mine who was in his nineties came into the salon for his regular short back and sides - he was ex-military.

I had bleached my hair and he obviously didn’t recognize me as he asked if Darren was away on holidays. I tried to explain that it was me, but being hard of hearing he didn’t understand. Rather than confuse him further, I thought it easier to just go ahead and cut his hair. When he came in for his next haircut (my hair was back to its natural color), he welcomed me back from holidays and told me that he was glad I was back as “the other guy didn’t cut my hair as good as you do.”

If I were an animal, I would be . . .

A spoilt poodle, pampered and sleeping on (or in) my human’s bed.

Being dressed in different outfits, having my hair and nails done (at Katmandog of course!) - and being the centre of attention.

My friends would describe me as . . .

Vivacious, spontaneous, loyal, impulsive, loud, passionate and short.

I get angry about . . .

Cruelty to animals, the destruction of rainforests, racism, homophobia and cigarette butts on the beach.

What makes me happy is . . .

My niece calling out my name excitedly when I visit. Sharing an empty beach with Dan and our two dogs. The view across the bay coming

around the bend past Anderson when I’ve been away from the island for a few days or more.

For fun I . . .

Torment others! No seriously, I love eating out and trawling antique and second-hand stores - especially those with tearooms. To quote Marjorie from Little Britain “ ooh - I love a bit of cake.” I love sitting down over lunch with friends and a bottle of bubbly. Fun should be shared with friends.

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?

Noel Coward, the incredibly witty playwright, actor and composer who died when I was a toddler. I’d love to have dinner with him to tell him how much I adore his work. I’d also love to have chicken and chips with my grandfather Archie, who unfortunately is no longer with us, and I miss him terribly.

My perfect day would be . . .

A lazy breakfast in the garden with Dan and our girls (Kyla and Koko - our dogs). French champagne before having lunch with friends. The afternoon shopping in my favorite city, Melbourne – and an evening at the opera (Madame Butterfly), followed by a late dinner, then being chauffeur-driven home to sleep in my own bed.

My perfect partner would be . . .

My wonderful partner Dan. He knows all my secrets, and still loves me.

If you had three wishes, what would they be, and why?

I’m going to be self indulgent here. It would be wonderful if the arts received as much recognition and media coverage in Australia as sport does. Dog-friendly restaurants. People in Italy and France seem to be able to accommodate this without everyone dying - and most indulged dogs are cleaner than a lot of people. Recognition and legalization of same-sex unions, because small-minded bigotry is so, so wrong!

If I were Prime Minister for a day . . .

I would re-decorate Parliament House. How can anyone be creative in that environment? C

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arts & events guide December 2006 Leongatha Gallery Exhibition Date: 05/12/2006 – 01/01/2007 Venue: Leongatha Gallery Cnr McCartin St & Michael Place

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Coast Art & Music Festival Date: 14/01/07 10am-6pm Venue: Churchill Island (off Phillip Island) Contact: Sian Adnam 0418 519 181

Lyrebird Arts Council presents Shane Howard Date: 09/12/2006 Starts 8pm Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan Contact: 5664 9239 www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au

A day at the Cape Date: 20/01/2007 Venue: Wonthaggi LSC, Cape Paterson Contact: Lisa Archibald 5674 8321

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Self confessed ‘fruit sniffers and tasters’ Connie Cafarella (77) and son Mark (50) are well known around the town of Leongatha for putting a bit of flavour back into the fruit and veg business. While fruit shops around the state are dwindling in numbers due to the pressure of large supermarket chains, Mark and Connie are passionate about looking after Australian growers, and supplying good wholesome produce to the local community.

Connie: I came to Australia from Stromboli in Italy, when I was 22.

I’ve been here 55 years. I feel more Australian now that I’ve been here so long, you know. All the kids (2 boys and two girls) were born here, and so was my husband. I am happy here. It took my mum and dad 7-8 years to get all the family out here. Dad worked hard and saved money so other members of the family could come out. I have 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

I met my husband here in Australia. He was Italian, but born here, and I think that was a good thing. He was a modern man, not like my Italian brothers - oy yoy yoy - they say, ‘Connie, you get my socks, Connie you get this and that,’ but my husband, he was really good. He did dishes and washed clothes. I think Marco has taken after his father. He works hard - he is a good boy.

Marco was a lovely baby. He was a very big boy at 11lb 4. Very big – but he has been slim ever since. He was a quiet boy, not cheeky like Carlo his brother. He helped us a lot. Marco goes to market three times a week, and has to get up very early.

I love my work. I have been in the business 45 years. I started in my uncle’s shop. I love the people and I like to work with the fruit and veg, make it look good, and give people advice on how to cook it. I have a Canadian friend I give my recipes to, and she says ‘Connie, it’s just not the same as when you cook.’ I show her how to do it, but she still says it doesn’t taste the same as mine. I am famous for my cutlets. My favourite veggie is cauli(flower) and I love cherries.

I’m happy to be in Australia. I have nice friends. I have never had any problems; the people are very good. I love to be here.

Everybody knows me. My Marco, he is very, very good. He is a bit of a softie and I’m proud of him.

Mark: I grew up in Leongatha. I’ve always had a ‘communitarian’

view of the world. Community and humanity are very important to me. I worked in emergency housing for women and children in inner-city Melbourne for roughly fifteen years.

I was living and working in Footscray when my father died 5 years ago, and I got this silly idea that a bit of a sea change was in order. I moved back to Leongatha, as essentially Mum was pretty much here on her own.

Mum has been in the fruit business for over 45 years. I lived right near the Melbourne wholesale fruit and veg market in Footscray, so I thought I could kill two birds with one stone – so to speak. I could pick up the fruit and veg for the shop, and also be around to be a bit of support for Mum. Working with her has been an absolute pleasure (he laughs) - it actually has.

Mum’s an expert in fruit and vegies, and she’s an expert cook as well. I don’t say that lightly. I know lots of people say that their mum’s a good cook, but my Mum is really renowned in her large family as an exquisite cook. She is very knowledgeable about food, the chemistry of food, and how to get the best flavours out of it.

From a hundred paces, she can tell what’s going to be good in fruit and veg. We’re not such big meat-eaters. Bortolotti beans, split peas, lasagnes, cannelloni – beautiful! Mum’s expertise in managing the shop and her food knowledge was a big part of my decision to give something so completely different a try.

Me and Mum get on so well. She’s not here as a full-time worker, it’s more that she gives me a hand as required. When she is here, she’s like a dynamo - I’ve got to try and slow her down. It’s sort of strange. I’m officially the boss of the place, but I take most advice from Mum as to how to run the place. She has always led by example, and she is very, very good with the customers.

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words Sally O’Neill photos Maria Reed

Phillip Island’s coast is a long way from the remote desert country of Western Australia’s Pilbara region. But a unique reconciliation program is bringing these worlds closer together. A few years ago, an inspired English teacher from Lilydale Mercy College in Melbourne’s east took her students to the Jigalong Community in the Pilbara to research the ‘stolen generation’ - Jigalong is the real life setting for the book and film “The Rabbit Proof Fence”.

This was the beginning of a unique cultural exchange which resulted in a return visit and then, last year, the Jigalong Remote Area School students ventured to Melbourne and have now returned for their second visit.

Jigalong is 12 hours north of Perth and a two hour drive along dirt roads from the mining town of Newman. It is an Aboriginal Community of Martu people from the Western Desert. The people speak Martu Wangka as a first language and continue traditional cultural practices. There are 124 children enrolled at the school which caters for kindergarten to year 12.

The exchange program is a bit of a culture shock on both sides.

Students from Mt Lilydale experience a traditional Aboriginal culture which exists against a background of encroaching Western culture. During their stay, they meet the elders, go to school in the community and be a part of hunting and bush trips.

“For the Jigalong students, it is the first time they get to experience a modern, multicultural Australia they have had little understanding of or contact with – many of them had not been on a plane before or used chopsticks. They were also very intrigued by things like

escalators and elevators,” said teacher Nicola Scott.

“The students thoroughly enjoyed the trip but started to get homesick towards the end. When we got back to Jigalong the other teachers commented on how their standard Australian English speaking had improved...they were speaking with longer sentences.”

A visit to Phillip Island and a surfing lesson was a highlight of trip.

They bounced onto the coarse beach sand, a world away from the fine, warm red sands of their homeland.

They gave island surf instructor, Ash, their full attention as he demonstrated surfing basics and put them through their paces with warm up exercises. Then – it was out in to the freezing cold southern waters to give surfing a go.

And, they were good! Natural ability and sense of adventure are the perfect mix for learning this new skill. Slowly they returned to shore to warm up and have a rest.

“Where’s your country?” one girl whispered to me.

“Here,” I said.

“Nice”, she said.

Yep, it is nice. C

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words Lisa Valastro photos Warren Reed

When you walk onto the beach on a hot summer day, your eyes are usually greeted by those familiar figures of guys and girls clad in yellow and red. Life-savers assist thousands of Australians each year, and Joan Scott has been one all her life. She has great admiration for Life Saving…and for the well-known Cape Paterson rock pool.

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At almost 65 years old, Joan has donned the familiar yellow top and red and yellow cap many times. She has been a member of the Wonthaggi Life Saving Club, (WLSC) for over 50 years and is currently the patrol captain. Born and bred in Wonthaggi, Joan is a true local girl who became involved with Life saving at a very young age. “I was quite ill as a child. When I was about 5 years old I had rheumatic fever.”

Allan Burt, who worked in the mines with Joan’s father, used to take her swimming to help ease the pain of the rheumatic fever. She soon learned to swim properly and then trained as a ‘nipper’ with the Life Saving Club. From age 8, Joan quickly worked her way up through the ranks. She started patrolling as a junior life saver at about 14 years old and training other juniors, as well as completing the necessary requirements for bronze star, bronze medallion, and merit awards. At 16 she was a junior instructor, at 17 a senior instructor. “By 20, I was already a life member!” she laughs.

Being a member of the Life Saving Club involved drills and training to learn various rope-throws and releases. “Training for Life Saving was great exercise and good for fitness. When I first started, I was involved in life-saving in the summer and netball in winter, and on Thursday nights we used to do our marches in the street.” Joan says Life Saving members would march through Wonthaggi in their little uniforms. “We marched up and around the reserve and also marched for garden parties.”

As well as the formalities of life saving, training and improving skills, there were numerous opportunities for those skills to be showcased in a friendly but competitive environment. A series of Life Saving carnivals would be held at various beaches in the area, and the Life Saving country championships were held every year in Melbourne with Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Phillip Island competing. “Wonthaggi used to often win . . .” she says cheekily. Occasionally there would be other carnivals during the year where different clubs from Melbourne would come down for the weekend and camp at Cape Paterson. “We would set up tents for them during the week and fill bags of hay for them to sleep on. We would all have dinner in the hall, and on the Saturday night there would be a big dance.”

Amongst the hay and boogie music, the competitive tension remained in the air. “It was such a big event,” says Joan. “There were relay and flag races, as well as specialized team events.” There are still a few carnivals, but the important thing, says Joan, “is patrolling and keeping people safe.”

Though the physical demands now prevent Joan from patrolling

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the shore, she plays a vital role by being a watcher up in the tower. “I am the eyes, and the other members are my legs,” she laughs. “I don’t mind scanning the beach or sitting by the rock pool and watching the ‘nippers.’ Anyway, I love that rock pool. It’s such a great asset, especially for kids.”

When she was about 12 years old, Joan remembers a hole being blown into the rock to form what is now a great rock pool at the beach at Cape Paterson. The WLSC still maintains and cleans it. The rock pool now has a concrete bottom, but when she was younger it was just a big crevice. “I can’t tell you just how many kids have learnt to swim in that rock pool over the years. A lot of the 4 and 5 year old ‘nippers’ at the life-saving club learn to swim there and develop their water skills by opening their eyes under water and retrieving rocks from the bottom. I didn’t learn to swim there, but must admit to having a lot of childhood memories of that rock pool, from doing back flips off the edge to being dive -bombed by my brothers! It’s definitely fabulous for water safety, learning to dive or snorkelling. I have even seen cleansing rituals and christenings happen in the pool,” Joan says, amazed. The wind can certainly pick up speed down at Cape. Some people under estimate the beach at Cape Paterson, (the site of the WLSC) and think it is “as flat as a lily pond,” but it can be very challenging,” says Joan.

Joan has assisted with many successful rescues, mostly of people caught in rips. “Usually around Australia Day weekend in January, the tides are high and the rips can be quite wild.”

With all her kids involved in Life Saving (her eldest son being the Director of Sport for Life Saving Victoria) and even her grand kids now taking part, it has been a real family affair for Joan. So when will she hang up her cap? “I don’t think I’ll ever completely give it up. It’s the type of thing that really gets in your blood. Being a life member, I would still like to help in some way, to sit in the background, to watch and advise.” She intends to pass on her knowledge and truly believes that as many kids as possible should try to become involved.

“Volunteers are vital to life saving and I think it also gives kids a sense of responsibility as well as compassion. There is a sense of mateship as well. and you meet so many different people from all walks of life.

Everyone has something different to tell you. You’d be surprised at what you learn every day!”

Blessed to be able to patrol “some of the best beaches,” Joan says if there is any way she can assist, she will. “It’s a good feeling to be able to help others - and I just love it.” C

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words Lisa Valastro photos Warren Reed

peterwalker Some people might say that they have imagined having a house by the beach, where they could escape the hustle and bustle of the city. For Peter Walker, an avid artist, this dream became a reality. “I had a pipe-dream when I was thirty, to have a beach house or a studio by the beach, and now that dream has been realised.”

“The art mainly drew me here,” says Peter, originally from Kew, who was also lured by the beautiful scenery of South Gippsland.

When he was about nine, Peter had to do a library project, consisting of writing and drawing, on Burke and Wills. “I remember drawing a camel. I got the project back and I didn’t do too well on the writing part, but the teacher said that the drawings were really good. It makes me feel good every time I think about it and remember that was the first time I thought, “oh yeah, this is something that I can do pretty well.”

Camels, however, are not the main focus of Peter’s work. After studying at art school, Peter decided to use the human figure, in particular the female form, in his work, and this is still a recurring theme in his work today. He also has a strong leaning towards portraiture. ‘Movement’ of the figure is something he has been endeavouring to capture since he was 23. “In art, you can make a portrait move, and I try to make my figures do this.” How does one create ‘movement’ in a picture? “Instead of having a pink face, I will ‘displace’ the colour, so the figure may have a purple face and green hands. Distortion of the figure is another device I work with. Ultimately, the emotion generated by the work is what I am trying to provoke in the viewer.”

“I try to create vibrancy, an excitement or ‘magic’ if I can. Artists will admit to throwing out many pieces,” he laughs. Displacement of colour could be classed as somewhat of a trademark of Peter’s work. “The vital thing for any budding artist is to create their own style, their own mark,” Peter says.

“Copying Picasso has been a good way of learning, but it’s more important to follow your own style. If I am getting a bit stuck whilst doing a piece, I will deliberately make a considered mistake , and that will start me thinking again, and I will reconfigure the work into something that may be a little different or unusual – but ultimately resolved.”

Enjoying the works of Pablo Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Henry Matisse, Edvard Munch and Francesco Clemente, would Peter say he draws his inspiration from these impressive artists? “These artists used a variety of forms to express their underlying message or meaning. For instance, Picasso used drama, Matisse used colour to express emotion, and Lautrec loved to paint unloved characters in French society… a different approach from each artist. I have incorporated some of this thinking to make my portraiture ‘move’.

It could be said then, that inspiration comes in many forms, but how is one inspired and motivated to create ‘magic’ on their own page? “Music is always a good vice, because if I drink alcohol I’ll just lose it,” he laughs. “My style is basically expressionist, gestural, and lyrical, so when I paint, I listen to music. It relaxes me and gives me an elated feeling - a creative parallel.” Peter says he also tries to take the time to stand back and just think about his pieces. “I will know within 10 minutes whether it is going to work.” Laughing, he adds “When I work, I throw my mind onto the page, push it around and hopefully my brush will just follow.” C LEESON GALLERY - 38 Leeson Street, Phillip Island, Phone 5952 6492, Mobile 0400 864 325 Ring for opening hours or contact Peter at artwalk@nex.net.au

REGIONAL GALLERY FOR COWES? A dedicated group of artists and supporters have been trying to establish a regional gallery in Cowes for well over a decade. Anne Davie OAM recipient, president of the Phillip Island Arts and Cultural committee and tireless community campaigner has been a driving force behind the idea since 1993.

The artists believe a regional gallery would be a great asset for the Island and surrounds.

Artist Peter Walker says, “We would love the centre to incorporate 2 to 3 visual arts galleries; including space for a local gallery, and travelling exhibitions.” Their wish list envisages a space for seminars, a theatre/performance area, info centre, bookshop, a restaurant or café and an outdoor activity area.

In order to achieve such a vision, the group requires local council, along with federal government support.

If you feel similarly passionate about this project, please write to your local member of parliament and add your voice.

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“I’ve had a love affair with this place from the word go,” says Ventnor artist Jo Ablett, of her Phillip Island home. “I was attracted to the quiet, and I adore this place in winter – the wildness, rawness and energy are just so appealing to me.”

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Jo surrounds herself with this energy, and her own energy is like a whirlpool of light, with art at its core. She has metamorphosised from teacher (with a Bachelor of Education – majoring in Art), to a successful artist, expressive therapist, counsellor and meditation guru. And the list goes on.

From a young age, Jo was attracted to the vivid colours of pencils and paints. After years of teaching others, she discovered that her passion lay in creating her own work. In her late 30’s, Jo finally felt confident enough to start using these tools to create her own work. She attended life-drawing classes and studied watercolours with Alvaro Castagnet and Herman Peikel, but continued to feel frustrated, and somewhat limited by ‘rules’. “I learnt a lot but never quite tapped into what I was searching for. I wanted to use bright colours on huge paper. The rules of painting frustrated me. I wanted to break them,” she says.

A life drawing class at Mullumbimby on the NSW coast was the catalyst that brought the changes this emerging artist was seeking.

“I walked in and there were all these really wild, ‘out there’ types, sketching a model that was swinging upside down from the ceiling,” she remembers. After the initial feelings of not fitting in, Jo became absorbed in sketching the sculpted body of the dangling acrobat. “It was just wild. The guy got us to use the opposite hand to what we’d normally use, and I was just blown away – it opened up so many possibilities.” The artist lost herself in her own creativity, with Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark side of the moon’ pumping out of the stereo.

Driving away that day, Jo recalls, “I was really upset, and I was crying tears of sadness and anger.” She was grieving the loss of her own potential. At 4 ½, the nuns at school would cane Jo for using her left hand. “It was seen as ‘a sign of the devil’, “ she remembers bleakly. Being given permission to use her left hand after so many years opened up a whole new world. For a long time Jo used her left hand to paint and draw, up until the time when she started studying expressive therapies.

She describes this as the period “when I really started tapping into my own creative energy.” She retrained her right hand to bring herself into balance, and now feels she can integrate the two for a more balanced approach to life, and creativity.

Studying expressive therapies was a natural progression for the artist and teacher. “I was interested in art as well as understanding the body and the mind. Here was this course that included everything I loved in one package,” she says. Expressive therapy is guided by your body having an inner awareness and knowing, and being able to find answers for itself. Jo says, “to heal emotions, you need to feel the feelings, and often they have been stored away for such a long time they can manifest into physical illness.” Through giving people different ways to express themselves, they can embark on their own journey of healing. Drawing, dancing, sand play and symbols, music and movement are some of the modalities used to encourage the process. “You can influence outcomes in your life, rather than being swept along like a victim,” Jo says. “I just help support and facilitate the process; it’s important that people go at their own pace, and nothing is ever forced. It is amazing how quickly people can tap into that,” she says.

In the process of helping others heal, Jo surprised herself. “I was going through my own journey, and I realised that there still were things that were unresolved and unsorted with my own life. I realised that as I went deeper through the layers, that I had packed away things within me so beautifully, that even I was shocked.”

Her most recent exhibition ‘Serpent Dreaming’ was an expression of her life over a period of a year with references to ancient connections, energies and emotions. “I felt quiet naked and exposed the night of the exhibition opening – but that was okay.” It was showing a spiritual and emotional journey for the artist. Jo describes a feeling of “being in an altered or meditative state,” when painting. “It’s another world,” she says.

“Especially when I use my other hand, it takes me to another place. It’s a feeling of being totally absorbed – and it’s a wonderful feeling.”.”C If you would like to view Jo ’s work, or find out more about expressive

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words Alison Hill photos Maria Reed

While his primary school friends fantasized about a life of fishing, football and surfing, Damian Jones was forced to accept he could never share their dreams.

Growing up on Phillip Island with a rare disease and being ‘different’ from other kids is an isolating and sometimes lonely experience. It means a childhood dealing with teasing and intolerance, which sadly, often accompany the stigma of living with a disability. However, the Island, like most close knit communities, was like one big family. Damian grew up with many supportive friends who watched over him and became concerned with what was happening to his body. At the age of 11, Damian discovered that he had Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). Due to the rareness of this condition, doctors failed to recognize the first sign, a shortened big toe. “No-one thought anything of it,” Damian recalls.

Unable to participate in most childhood activities and being naturally shy, Damian had to find ways of entertaining himself. “I’ve always done my own thing really,” Damian reflects. “My bike was my main source of independence, and I was lucky enough to get my driver’s licence.”

Growing up on a small acreage, I kept myself amused by helping out around the farm. Despite initial modifications to his car, Damian has now been forced to give up driving and relies on other people for transport.

Put simply, FOP transforms soft tendons, ligaments, and skeletal muscle into hard bone, trapping its victims in a second skeleton. It is a rare genetic condition, with only 8 sufferers in Australia, and 500 worldwide. Damian’s initial symptoms were painful golf ball-sized lumps on his back. Suspecting cancer, his doctor referred him to the Children’s Hospital for further testing. Unaware of the danger, specialists ordered a bone biopsy, which Damian now realizes should not have been done, as any operation causes FOP to develop more aggressively. “Any attempt to remove the extra bone leads to an explosive growth of new bone. The slightest trauma such as bumps, bruises, childhood immunizations, or injections for dental work can cause the muscles to turn to bone,” says FOP specialist Dr Frederick Kaplan. Damian was diagnosed by Dr John Rogers, Australia’s FOP specialist. After the small lumps on his spine were discovered the deterioration accelerated,” says Damian. “It’s a feeling of constant pain when the muscle turns to bone, a sensation of heat in the area that’s hardening.”

At the age of 16 he developed an interest in photography, but soon he was unable to lift the heavy equipment or hold it properly.

Fortunately, with today’s lighter digital cameras, Damian has regained his interest. After trying his hand at different TAFE courses, dabbling in photography, computers and more recently, electronic engineering - he realized his heart wasn’t in it. Now 33 years old, Damians range of movement has become seriously limited. When he was 16, his spine

calcified, making it crooked, and his left shoulder stiffened, followed by parts of his arms. His jaw locked at 19, after which he lost partial movement in his legs. Eventually his left arm stiffened completely. As his joints progressively fuse he will become completely immobile, although he doesn’t know exactly when this will happen.

Fiercely loyal to his family, who look after him, he knows it’s frustrating for them as well. He can’t sit in one position for any length of time, and he must constantly ask for assistance to rearrange his posture. So what do you do when you have FOP, and can hardly walk without the assistance of a walking frame, let alone get yourself out bed? Damian’s solution was to start his own business.

Realizing he’d need the help and support of his family for the rest of his life, 13 years ago he built the Cowes’ Boarding Kennels and Cattery on his family’s 20-acre property. Originally renovating a disused building, he now operates a purpose-built facility, with accommodation for 20 dogs and 8 cats. Turning his love of animals into a business has been Damian’s salvation. “Sometimes you just feel forgotten, but feeling needed is a big bonus and the animals look up to you, they’re like your kids. I don’t wish to have kids, as there is a 98% chance they would develop FOP.” He has met other FOP suffers whose bodies have more limited movement then his own, and he says his strength has grown from watching other people survive.

Damian survives on a disability pension and the earnings he makes from his business. “Being on a pension gets me around the bills. I can’t get any insurance from companies; they don’t want to cover me. ” There is still no known medical cure for this mysterious disease.

Damian, however, has not given up hope, and he is excited that the gene responsible for FOP has been identified. “I’m slower physically now, so I have to keep my brain active by coming up with new ways of achieving my goals without asking for help.” What Damian longs for most is physical independence. Determined to make the most of his life, the 33-year-old is currently saving up for a specialized wheelchair, which will allow him a certain amount of personal freedom. The ‘Permobil’ C500 vertical wheelchair will allow him to sit and stand without assistance.

While there are small government subsidies available, a wheelchair can cost anywhere up to $40,000.

You get the impression that it would be unwise to feel sorry for Damian; he doesn’t have time for sympathy. “There are people who find it hard to accept what has happened to them, whether it is a disease or a self-inflicted problem. But you have to accept the challenges that you’ve been given and get on with life.” C

damian’s story

The Jones family

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The local community is holding a fundraising event for Damian in the New Year. Dates are yet to be confirmed, but organizers are looking at a date in February to be held in Cowes. Any businesses who would like to act as a sponsor, or donate goods for auction are asked to call organisers on 0404 850 646.

If you would like to help Damian achieve his dream of independence, donations can be made to: Damian Jones – Trust Account C/O - Reith & Berry Solicitors PO Box 101, Cowes, VIC 3922 Enquiries: 03 5952 2725 If your animals require accommodation, please contact COWES BOARDING KENNEL AND CATTERY 9.30 -12.00 and 4-6pm Phone 03 595 23470 Fax 03 5952 2137 Mobile - 0418340434 www.cowesboardingkennels.com.au

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words Lisa Valastro photos Warren & Maria Reed

rising

star

The swell is pumping. The water is not too choppy. The wind is right and the sky…crystal clear. Do you ever wish you could be out there cruising down a barrelling wave whilst making it look effortless? (without getting completely wiped out of course). Well 11 year old Nikki van Dijk does, tearing it up with the best of them.

Coming from a very active family, Nikki has lived on Phillip Island all her life and admits she just “loves it.” Being taught to surf by her father at the age of 4, Nikki is now a competent and gifted young surfer who is working her way up the surfing ranks and being sponsored by Rip curl to compete amongst the next wave of talented surfers.

Living on the Island, the lapping of the waves would almost draw one right to the shore, and Nikki definitely lives in a wonderful spot. She can probably hear the surf beckoning to her at 6am. Oh sigh…. if only.

“I live about a 3 minute walk from the beach. I always went there when I was little, and I just fell in love with it and kept going.” For those who live so close to the water, it would be hard not to be a surfing fanatic. But is Nikki keen enough to brave the elements in all seasons even in the wee hours of the morning? “Oh well, I suppose I am a bit of a fanatic because I want to surf all the time, and yeah, I am prepared to go out in most conditions. Sometimes I won’t go out if I’m sick, but Mum complains that I still surf when I’m injured and should be resting.”

Nikki admits that when she first started surfing she never imagined she would end up competing. “I was about 4 or 5 years old when I started standing up on my boogie-board, then at about 6 I jumped onto a surfboard and it was a whole lot easier, so I just wanted to keep surfing.”

(To me, just being able to balance on a surf board is an accomplishment.).

“I always used to go surfing just because it is so much fun,” says Nikki.

So from boogie boarding on Phillip Island to surfing all around Australia, the fun, excitement, and the thrill of surf comps have definitely hooked this keen young surfer. “Yeah, I really love doing the competitions because you meet lots of different people and the whole environment of the competitions is so great. They just make you want to keep going back each time.” However, Nikki is not over competitive. “Most of the time, I surf just to enjoy my self.”

Riding the waves and competing against the next lot of little ‘Layne Beachelys’, as well as surfing some of the hottest spots around Oz would surely have to have its fair share of unforgettable moments. “My most memorable moments were both this year,” says Nikki. “The first one was winning the Roxy Pro in January on Phillip Island. I competed in the under

-13 event. There were lots of big-name surfers there, the atmosphere was great and the surf was awesome! The next event was the one and only Rusty Gromfest in Lennox Head in northern N.S.W. It was such a fun event and a really big challenge for me. With surfing, there are bound to be lots of great moments, like laughing at other people’s wipe outs (and my own!), being covered in sand and salt, or catching a really good wave.”

Being out in the open ocean, you are definitely close to nature. Nikki is even lucky enough to have been touched by a baby dolphin.

Competing all over Australia, and having surfed in various spots, Nicky says she is lured to the rugged NSW coast, but she doesn’t forget where her heart lies. “I absolutely love the northern beaches of N.S.W, but I still love to surf offshore Woolamai on a nice summer evening.”

The world is such a huge place and some of the beaches around the globe have impressive surf. “I would love to surf in Hawaii of course, and maybe the Maldives, Tahiti, Mexico and Indonesia,” she says.

Being involved in surf competitions and appreciating their atmosphere, does the fame and glory of being a pro surfer tempt this talented young girl? “Definitely.” Move over, Layne Beachley! The surfing world is home to a vast array of talent, with surfers trying almost ludicrous stunts across the oceans and reefs of the world. Amongst the talent, the smooth finesse of Kelly Slater appeals to Nikki, and she admits he is her favourite surfer. “He is just so amazing to watch and he has taken surfing to a new level.”

Quite an inspirational young lady, a fabulous role model and mentor to other kids, Nikki’s advice not just for surfing but for all sport is to just “get out there have a go and have fun, but make sure you follow your heart to achieve your dreams.” Being so talented at such a young age, what do her friends and class mates think of little Nikki? “ I think they do like the fact that I surf, and they are proud of me when I compete. They also encourage me to do well.”

You may think it a silly question to ask a zealous surfer, but what is the best bit about surfing?

“Just having fun and just being able to surf . . . always!!!

Now who could argue with that when those waves are pretty much right at your doorstep? C

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words Sally O’Neill photos Warren Reed

There is no doubt that our coast has a relaxing quality. That’s why it was chosen for the cover shot of three inspirational cds produced by Dr Catherine Crock - mother of five, passionate crusader for calm, and lover of Cape Paterson’s coast.

“Cape is where I blow all the business away and just relax,” says Dr. Crock. “We’ve been coming to Cape Paterson for over 20 years, first to visit my sister and then, when my family of seven outgrew her house, we got our own.”

At Cape, the family gets involved in plenty of local activities including the local Surf Life Saving Club and conservation works. But back in Melbourne, real life is a little more serious for the doctor. In her role as a physician in blood-related diseases and adolescent health at the Royal Children’s Hospital, she encounters pain and suffering daily.

As well as counselling adolescents, she works with kids with lifethreatening illnesses.

Dr Crock conducts lumbar punctures and bone marrow procedures on children as part of their treatment. “They used to be awake when the procedure was done, and this was very distressing.

There is evidence of long-term psychological consequences from pain and fear in childhood,” she says.

“Eight years ago I suggested a change and, after much research, we began to perform these procedures under a very brief anaesthetic.

Other hospitals followed suit. It was controversial and still is. Once the pain was taken out, I began to look at the environment.” She discovered that both the parents and children were very fearful and anxious before and during the procedure. “There were many chewing their finger nails out there in the waiting room.” The solution was music. Fundraising efforts allowed the employment of music and play therapists to keep children and parents occupied during the anxious minutes before their medical procedures. “This changed the whole environment. So, I then began playing music in the operating theatres. Next came the idea of creating our own cds. I got a few musician friends together to come into the operating theatre to see what it was like and get a feel for it. We then recorded a cd of

soothing music. Everyone gave their time and I took out a small loan to cover production costs.”

The money on loan was soon recouped as the first ‘Hush CD’ went to the top of the Australian classical music charts when released in 2004. Sales raise money for children’s hospitals across Australia to fund pain management research.

After Hush Volume 2, musical genius Paul Grabowsky offered to compose and record Volume 3 – a jazz journey, which went to the top of the jazz charts in 2005. On the CD cover notes, Paul says, “My son, Guy, was diagnosed with a serious illness in 2004 and my wife Margot and I began to spend most of our time in and out of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. It became a parallel universe for us, the rest of the world fading into grey while we worked with truly remarkable teams of doctors and nurses who focussed on our Guy’s situation.” Paul is now the official musical director for Hush.

With the CD collection now totalling five, the demand keeps growing. Hush team volunteers are determined to keep working to create, pack, distribute and promote these healing cds which have made a difference to so many lives and so far have raised over $850,000. After recently receiving the Minister’s Award for outstanding individual achievement at the 2006 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, Dr Crock is determined to keep on going. “The project has just grown legs of its own. Good will has got me through so far, and always will. We are working towards our vision of a boxed set of ten CDs, and maybe going international. The Queen of Sweden has a set – so anything is possible!”

And Dr Crock always has the coast to come back to when she needs to replenish her energy – the waves have a healing music all of their own… C

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Opposite page: Cancer survivor - Harrison (9) with his dad Mark, and Dr Cathy Crock This page, above: Young Harrison was helped through his cancer experience with the ‘Hush’ program.

This page, right: Hush CD covers, photos by Jacqueline Moussa

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mightymossvale

words Maria Reed photos John Banikos

“You’ve introduced me to not only a beautiful community of friends and music-lovers, but an absolutely beautiful landscape studded with magnificent trees and rolling hills that look like bosoms . . . yyeeaaah . . . I love it,” coos blues star, Eric Bibb at the Mossvale 2005 Festival audience - as an introduction to his song ‘Connected.’ If the festival evokes such a reaction from a seasoned world performer, just imagine the experience that awaits the average festival-goer.

The Mossvale Music Festival is held in leafy, historic Mossvale Park in South Gippsland. Its reputation, participation rate, and range of artists have grown from humble beginnings in 2002. The community-owned event is run by a team of volunteers who are passionate about bringing a diversity of great music to the hills of South Gippsland, along with 3 local Arts Councils – Lyrebird, Prom Coast and Mirboo North, who present the event.

This year the festival coincides with St Patrick’s Day, and organisers are thrilled to have two great Irish musicians, Ged Foley and Kevin Bourke, performing together. Feature artist Eric Bibb will be warmly welcomed back, after wowing crowds with his soothing blues in 2005. Bibb’s soulful, gospel-infused, folk-blues makes for an enriching experience, both on a musical and spiritual level. And if that ain’t enough to whet your appetite, Danny Thompson - possibly the world’s finest acoustic bass player- will be playing alongside Bibb for the first time in Gippsland. A rare treat indeed. From the USA, The Mammals will rock you with their version of The Buena Vista Social Club’s –‘Chan Chan’, and take your time and relax whilst listening to the laid-back rhythms of CW Stoneking.

Festival organisers source seasoned performers from around the world, and they are passionate about showcasing fresh new talent. Chief executive of the festival Suzanne Henderson says, “From the increasing successes of The Audreys, to the brand-new talent of Jackie Marshall, Liz Stringer, Bill Jackson and Floyd Thursby, we love supporting young, talented musicians who are on their way to unimaginable careers.”

The event brings together people from a large geographic area, and it strives to develop and strengthen community bonds. Festival director Ian Bevington smiles “it is an occasion for the entire community to congregate, appreciate, share and experience a culturally diverse range of performance and art both through audience appreciation and volunteer involvement.” C Mossvale Music Festival – March 17, 2007 Adult tickets $38. Concession, Arts Council members and NUW members $32. Under 16’s free when accompanied by an adult. Carers of the disabled admitted free. Free parking, children’s playground, quality food, beer and wine available. Located 16km from Leongatha, heading towards Mirboo North on the Strezlecki highway.

For enquiries and bookings please call (03) 5664 9239 or log onto www.myspace.com/mossvalemusicfestival

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words Maria Reed photos C James Rankin

What makes a sane person crawl out of their tent at 4am, hop on a mountain bike, and belt it out on 20kms of rough dirt track in a gruelling 24-hour biking event? It’s pitch black as you weave between pine trees (hoping to miss them), and the only light is the one bouncing on your bucking bicycle. Why? You may ask. “It’s for fun, it’s for fitness, for personal achievement and . . . it’s for the sheer challenge of it,” says competitor Ash Scott.

The Scott 24-hour Australian MTB championship is the largest mountain-biking event of its kind in the world, and this year it was held in the Kowen Forest in Canberra. The event attracts riders from all over the globe, and even drew a dedicated team of riders from Phillip Island. Douglas Frankenrider, Ash Scott, Sam Nathan, Scott Hosking, Mark Scott and Mark ‘Ferg Dog’ Ferguson made up the local contingent.

The 24-hour non-stop event started at noon on Saturday and finished at midday on Sunday. The 20km ride was made up of fire tracks and a man-made single lane track that wove through the Kowen pine forest. The event could be ridden as a team in a series of relays, or undertaken as a solo event. Ash says, “The guy who took out the event this year (James Williamson) rode solo. He’s like a freak. He did 22 laps (440kms) on virtually no sleep. It was just unreal.”

The boys have a genuine sense of camaraderie and don’t mind giving each other a bit of curry. In fact, apart from the sense of personal achievement they get from participating in such events, you can see they’re having a great time. “We paid out on ‘Ferg Dog’ for pulling out of the last lap, cos he had a sore bum from riding. We had a team meeting, and it went something like this, ‘aw Ferg Dog, you’re #@!! You’re as weak as @#!!!” Ash says, laughing. So there’s a healthy sense of rivalry on the team? “Hell yeah,” says Ash. “I’ve got all these scalps hanging off my belt – except for Frankenrider, who had to do the last lap for that Ferg Dog. Don’t quote me on that,” he laughs, “cos I’II pay for it!” Nice to see that male bonding is still alive and well.

The guys regularly compete in biking events, but this was their first experience in a 24-hour event. “Our preparation - or lack thereof, was pretty poor,” laughs Ash. Constructing a ten-man tent at 11.30 at night

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“The guy who took out the event this year (James Williamson) rode solo.

He’s like a freak. He did 22 laps (440kms) on virtually no sleep”

with a small headlight proved quite a challenge. “By the time we got the tent kind of up, there was a massive pile of poles piled up next to the tent, and we were laughing our heads off, wondering whether the thing would stay up.” In the morning, their competitive nature kicked in, and they found themselves racing against each other ‘full stick’ on the 20km track even before the event started. “Not the greatest idea,” says Ash, shaking his head.

The event attracted over 3,500 competitors, with up to 800 riders on the course at any one time. Olympians, Australian champions, competitive riders, corporate teams and friends made up the cavalcade of riders. The boys set a goal of being in the top 25 per cent of teams in the event, but were absolutely thrilled to learn they’d finished in the top 7 per cent. “We blew our own expectations. We thought we’d set a goal that was totally achievable, but when we

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went beyond it, we felt pretty damn good about ourselves,” says Ash. “Realistically, if we had all our boys fit, maybe, just maybe, we could have got into the top 5 per cent, so we were totally stoked by our result.”

The boys had such a great time that they are looking forward to next year’s event. “The 3,500 entries filled up in three days, so we just made it in, says Ash. “It is like this big village in the forest, and it is heaps of fun. I’d recommend it for anyone who loves to get out there and enjoy life.” C If you would like to find out about local or interstate events, or need to kit yourself out with a new bike, contact the crew at Ride on Bikes on info@rideonbikes.com.au (03) 5952 2533.

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Art on the Cape presents

COASTAL

ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL 10am-6pm

Featuring

CHURCHILL ISLAND

GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOUL DIGGERS

h Melb’s ‘Cellar Door’ h Open Mike section h Artwork for sale h Paintings, scuplture, designer textiles, jewellery and much more h Food & wine Heaps of kids h activities

SUNDAY JAN.14, 2007 ADULTS $10 KIDS

(under 12)

FREE Enquiries 0418519181

Churchill Island, Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven. Melways ref 532 G6

festivalfun

Do you love art, entertainment, food, wine and vibrant music?

If you’ve answered yes to all of the above, mark January 14th in your diary. The Coastal Art & Music Festival 2007 offers it all . . . and much, much more. Following the success of the Churchill Island Art Market, organisers have decided to reinvent the event into a summer festival of fun, where people can enjoy a great day out in the picturesque setting of Churchill Island (off Phillip Island).

Organisers are thrilled to have secured Australian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Geoff Achison (and the Soul Diggers) as the feature attraction, along with Melbourne’s Cellar Door, and a bounty of other musical talent. “It’s a perfect place to laze away on a picnic rug, wine in hand, and be entertained by a bevy of talented musicians,” says festival organizer Sian Adnam. While the event caters for every age group, there are many activities designed to keep the kids busy, so mum and dad can take time out to relax. For those motivated enough to leave the comfort of their blankets, there is a great selection of artwork on offer. From painting, sculpture and photography - to designer textiles and jewellery, it is a great place to pick up an original for yourself, or a unique gift for a friend. C Coastal Art & Music Festival - Sunday January 14, 10am – 6pm. Tickets $10 (adults) children under 12 FREE. How to get there: From Melbourne, take the Monash Freeway and turn off onto the South Gippsland Highway. Follow signage to Phillip Island. Churchill Island turnoff is approximately 2 minutes on your right once you are on Phillip Island (look for signage). Access is by car. Tickets are available at the gate on the day. For more enquiries please call Sian Adnam on 0418 519181.

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SEAL ROCKS . PHILLIP ISLAND FRENCH ISLAND . WILSONS PROM BAY CRUISES . DINNER CRUISE

Cowes Night Market by the foreshore

MARINE WILDLIFE & ECO CRUISE/TOURS

Original local music • Art & craft with distinction • Regional wines & produce

san remo cowes

21 Jan. 2007 swim: 400m run: 3.5km

CHANNEL CHALLENGE

3 Feb. 2007 swim: 500m run: 2km

COWES CLASSIC

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18 Feb. 2007 swim: 500m run: 4km

BASS COAST SERIES

cape paterson

Bookings & Enquiry Centre Cowes Jetty Carpark Phone: 1300 763 739 www.bayconnections.com.au

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Licenced BBQ picnic grounds to cook your catch. Licenced cafe and restaurant specialising in Australian meats and bush tucker. Our chef will make your catch with fish and chips.

Wheelchair accessible.

www.rhyllfishingpark.com.au

ENTRY ONLY $6

36 Rhyll-Newhaven Rd, Rhyll, Phillip Island.

Ph. 03 5956 9255 Fax. 03 5956 9266 info@rhyllfishingpark.com.au

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Prom Country Visitor Information Centre

South Gipppsland Highway, Korumburra, VICTORIA, 3950.

Phone: 1800 630 704 infocentre@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.visitpromcountry.com Phone us for your FREE Prom Country Vistor Guide & Touring Map.

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coastal secrets

Venus

Take me to Venus Bay & Tarwin Lower at a glance:

Venus Bay Caravan Park - 4 Star and budget accommodation and camping Rod Bending - World of fishing and beach goods Sundowner Lodge - Award winning guesthouse and restaurant “Who gives a haircut” - Creative coastal cuts Venus Bay Treasures - Home and giftware shop with a local artists gallery 4 Shore Pizza, Hot Chicks and Kenko Ba - for a bite to eat Venus Bay General Store - your one stop shop Riverview Hotel (Tarwin) - friendly atmosphere - open for lunch and dinner Tarwin River Motel - Victoria’s best kept secret Tarwin Lower Licensed Supermarket and Newsagent - your local Foodworks The Radical Goat - take away with a difference Tarwin Good Foods - get good advice and make informed decisions B & K Turner Family Butcher - goodies for your summer barbie Capeview Mitre 10 - hardware and garden centre

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Discover the beauty of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower

If you haven’t had the pleasure of exploring the small coastal hamlets of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower, located on and near the shores of South Gippsland, make a note in your diary as two ‘must see’ destinations this summer. You will feel like you’ve landed on another planet - one where sand, sea, rivers and holiday fun rule supreme.

The villages are located approximately 160 kms southeast of Melbourne. Venus Bay boasts the state’s longest sand spit at Anderson’s Inlet, providing sheltered beaches, perfect swimming for families, along with five pristine surf beaches. Tarwin village sits along the river, and offers a myriad of water based activities.

The area is renowned for its beautiful coastal walks, swimming, surfing, fishing and windsurfing. The Tarwin River offers great estuary fishing and affords occasional glimpses of kangaroos grazing on the mangrove flats. Take a stroll along the river boardwalk – or visit the nearby Bald Hill wetlands - a perfect spot to view local bird life.

A bushwalk among the tea tree at Cape Liptrap Coastal Park is highly recommended.

While you meander through the trees, look out for the historic lighthouse.

Venus Bay is a holiday town and offers a variety of accommodation styles to suit all tastes and budgets. The quaint village has a small selection of food and dining options, perfect for a holiday escape. The town’s commercial centre is located on Jupiter Boulevard, and features a general store and a number of specialty shops. The town’s 4 star caravan park is only a short stroll from the beach and offers internet access. Tarwin Lower offers a small range of accommodation options, has friendly village shopping, and offers friendly hospitality at the local Riverview Hotel.

So take your time and explore the beauty of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower – they really offer a little slice of heaven.

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RIVER VIEW HOTEL Tarwin Lower

4 Star Holiday Units Budget Cabins Ensuite powered sites Powered sites Tennis court Swimming pool Playground Internet access

Meals 7 days a week Live entertainment Friday & Saturday Sorry no pets

www.venusbaycaravanpark.com.au

03 5663 7728

Rod Bending Stores

- much more than fishing!

We stock major fishing brands in rods, reels and tackle.Beach accessories include: Crocs, swimwear, clothing, beach games and body & skim boards, Hobie Kayaks and more!

Your host - Lisa Preston River View Hotel, River Drive Tarwin Lower p. 5663 5211

Tarwin River ***MOTEL***

Facing the Tarwin River

Only 3km from

Venus Bay Beaches & 12 minutes from

Inverloch Two exciting stores at Venus Bay and Inverloch.

Shops 4 and 5, 114-116 Jupiter Boulevard Venus Bay Phone: (03) 56637222 Shops 1 and 2, 8 Williams Street Inverloch Phone: (03) 56743322

Call for fishing reports

email: rodbending@dcsi.net.au website: www.rodbending.com.au

IF IT’S NOT BENDING, IT’S NOT FISHING.

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For bookings call

(03) 5663 5220 or visit www.tarwinriver.com.au Next door to the Riverview Hotel & Bistro

at Tarwin Lower

Tarwin Lower Licensed Supermarket

Open 7 days Full grocery and Liquor Latest release DVD rentals Hot and cold cafe food Freshly baked bread

Fantastic Gourmet Deli coming soon . . .

45 River Drive Tarwin Lower 3956 Ph. 03 5663 5265 Fax. 03 5663 5509

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L&J TUDDIN restorations

ANTIQUE & DECOR GALLERY

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ALL THINGS VINTAGE & RETRO

RESTORED FURNITURE FROM EUROPE & CHINA Over 20 years experience. Private restoration available. Antiques to contemporary.

The Antique gallery is located between the Inverloch Motel and Inverloch Nursery. Open Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. Public & School Holidays or by appointment.

37 Powlett Street, Inverloch Tel/Fax (03) 5674 3982

The Kiosk Cafe - by the beach

SOUTHERN BAZAAR quality used furniture & recycled clothing

Two fabulous businesses under one roof Open Thurs - Sunday or by appointment 42 Cashin Street, Inverloch

FRAMED

Inverloch

Picture Framing & Printing

Take the opportunity to Work One on one with the Framer Iconic Inverloch cafe, ocean views, breakfast & lunch, 1km from Main Street.

Bring your Photos To life on Canvas

Art Work - Ken Griffith 03 5672 5867 0421 967 703

NOW LOCATED IN INVERLOCH ARCADE

10 A’BECKETT ST, INVERLOCH 03 5674 1333 0409 809 855 OR 0418 343 366 FramedInverloch@bigpond.com

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coastal secrets

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Phillip Island 895 Phillip Island Tourist Rd Newhaven Victoria 3925

1300 366 422

piinfo@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Cowes Cnr Thompson Ave & Church St Cowes Victoria 3922

1300 366 422

cowesinfo@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Inverloch

Wonthaggi

6 A’Beckett St Inverloch Victoria 3996

Watt Street Wonthaggi Victoria 3995

1300 762 433

invyinfo@basscoast.vic.gov.au

1300 854 334

woninfo@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Bass Coast Visitor Information Centres - Information about accommodation, attractions, walks, fishing and much more... www.visitbasscoast.com

inverloch

photos Maria & Warren Reed words Maria Reed

summer paradise

Inverloch is a popular seaside holiday destination located approximately 90 minutes southeast of Melbourne. The township sits alongside Anderson’s Inlet, which offers excellent boat launching facilities - and its protected waters offer a perfect environment for water sports, swimming and fishing.

Inverloch is the start of the spectacular Bunurong Coastal Drive, a beautiful stretch of coastline that follows the coast from Inverloch to Cape Paterson. Photo opportunities arise at every turn - with ‘Eagles Nest’ topping the list. The large rocky outcrop is reminiscent of the top half of the map of Australia and the base area can be explored on foot at low tide. You’ll fall in love with the white sandy beaches and aquamarine seas.

The township has a busy retail centre, with a variety of eateries and retail outlets - perfect for lazy summer dining and shopping expeditions. Add to this winery touring, golf, perusing local markets and galleries, and you will not be short of things to do. Accommodation choices in the area are abundant, ranging from campsites to cabins to B&B’s and luxury resort-style accommodation.

If you decide you can tear yourself away from the beach, the Bunurong Environment Centre is worth a visit. The centre interprets the natural surrounds, including the shells and dinosaur diggings of the area.

There are a host of walks, bush walks and hikes on offer. Pick up a map from the Inverloch visitor centre, located in the main street, don a hat, sunscreen and water, and head off to explore this beautiful area. C

Inverloch at a glance

Café Tsnunami - great food Jeminy Hair - stylish hair Eclecteca/Southern Bazaar - furniture Eugenies - luxury accommodation Marks Villa - seaside accommodation The Kiosk - cafe by the beach Valley Plains Pottery (just out of Inverloch) Jane Hackel - masseuse/yoga/tai-chi Framed @ Inverloch - framer Inverloch Antiques - stylish wares Surf Beach Estate - land release Broadbeach - retirement resort

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STOP YOUR ACHES AND PAINS! Do you suffer from stiffness, aches and pains?

Bass Coast Sports & Spinal Osteopathy can help.

Osteopaths are highly qualified primary health care practitioners who provide safe and effective hands on treatment of musculoskeletal pain and a wide range of general health problems.

Glen Isla Day Spa

and accommodation

Massages, facials, aromatherapy, reiki, body treatments hydrotherapy spa, salt water pool & sauna

Dr Mathew Holmes

BSc(Clin Sc) MHSc(Osteopathy)

Dr Donovan Strachan

BSc(Clin Sc) MHSc(Osteopathy)

BASS COAST Sports & Spinal Osteopathy By appointment Phone: 5678 5966 2B Hazlewood Road, San Remo, Victoria

234 Church Street, Cowes 3922 p. (03)5952 2822 f. (03)5952 2899

e. rgood@waterfront.net.au www.apartmentsatglenisla.com.au

Live the dream, make that weekend away unforgettable.

To hire a Mustang convertible, MGB or a Porsche 911 visit www.classiccarrentals.com.au GIL TREASE 7 Anderson st, Leongatha 3953 03 5662 0900 0418 528 376

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accommodation review

If relaxation is an art, then Susie Stoppa from ‘Across the Moors’ hosted accommodation at Phillip Island would be considered its grand master. The beachside getaway in the leafy location of Silverleaves is designed as a retreat where relaxation is paramount.

Our host has a long and enduring love affair with the Island, and is no stranger to the business of making people feel at ease. Having lived and worked in hospitality in the region for 29 years, Susie goes to great lengths to ensure her guests feel comfortable and welcome. Little touches and thoughtful gestures are undertaken with style and grace.

Looking at the serene colours and furnishings which surround you, one quickly gathers that Susie has mastered the art of relaxation. As a mother, business woman, and a survivor of breast cancer, she knows the importance of slowing down, and describes the walks around the area as her ‘salvation’ during her fight against cancer. “For people who love nature, and peace and quiet, this is the place,” she says.

Silverleaves is well known for its flora and fauna, and beautiful nature and beach walks. The reserve which adjoins the rear of the property winds it way to ‘The Nits’, where you can sit and watch the pelicans and swans on the sandbar. It’s a place Susie describes as ‘pure magic.’ “When I had cancer, I used to wake my husband up early and we’d sit in our bathrobes on our block. We’d watch the mists rise above the reserve until the sun came up. It reminded me of the moors in Wuthering Heights, and I’d say to John: ‘ Oh Heathcliffe, come across the Moors,’ she laughs. The reserve is three feet below sea level, so in certain seasons ethereal mists rise from the earth. This is where the accommodation takes its name from, and is also a

tribute to Susie’s late mother, Maureen, who was fondly nicknamed ‘Maws.’

Located in a quiet court, the accommodation is perfect for those wishing to be close enough to Cowes to enjoy a leisurely beach stroll into town, but ‘far away from the maddening crowds.’

The retreat is perfect for couples, retirees, respite and corporate clientele. The compact kitchen is equipped with a convection microwave, mini fridge, electric fry pan, toaster and kettle. Susie says “when you’re on holidays, you shouldn’t have to cook. Rather, it is designed for people who want to go and explore all the wonderful wine and food on offer in the region.”

There are two queen-size bedrooms with doors opening onto a private deck, which Susie describes as her “tropical garden.” The bathroom features a luxuriously-sized tub surrounded by pebbles and stylish Italian tiles, and just beckons you to enjoy a long soak with a good book.

There is also a double shower with a bed of footmassaging river pebbles. A television, stereo, DVD and books are all on hand to help you relax.

So if you feel in need of a retreat, kick off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes, and pad your way down to ‘Across the Moors’.

To plan your getaway, call Susie Stoppa at Across the Moors, 11a Chale Court, Silverleaves, Phillip Island. Phone (03) 59 522 282 or 0419 515 350. Susie can be emailed at susie@acrossthemoors.com.au or go to her website at www.acrossthemoors.com.au C

acrossthemoors

words & photos Maria Reed

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health&beauty

Much more than a Massage

A Bowen Experience

A Day Spa…. Finally!

Jane Hackel’s calm persona impresses you immediately as her treatment starts in the tranquil ambience of the Zen garden - which you will encounter on your way through to her therapy room. The trickling fountains, the sand freshly raked, the lush green ferns – they all set the scene for a session of pure bliss for the body, mind and spirit.

My first Bowen session begins with a brief run-down on my condition. My therapist goes on to explain. “I’ll do a few moves and let your body respond”. I lay on the table in anticipation.

It’s not often a day’s pampering lies right at your doorstep, but the newly opened Glen Isla Day Spa in Cowes, Phillip Island offers just that.

Jane has been practising registered Remedial Therapy, encompassing both Eastern and Western teachings in the healing arts, for 30 years. Her ‘In-touch’ concept promotes awareness of the importance of a caring touch through massage and simple techniques that can not only relieve common ailments like headaches, stress and tension, but also create a close bonding between the receiver and the giver. Jane explains that ‘the element of human touch is vital to one’s personal growth in mind, body and spirit. To be cared for, and to care, is so rewarding.’

So leave your shoes and your stress at the door, and slip into the slippers and the calmness provided. You will soon retreat to the spirit of Zen with Jane Hackel as your guide.

Jane Hackel’s Massage Retreat, 53 Toorak Road Inverloch.

Phone 5674 1993

My therapist starts by putting fingers and thumbs on my lower back. At first the pressure is minimal, and just in one direction, then a stronger, more deliberate pressure is applied in the other. The move is mirrored on my right side. There is a slight tenderness in response to the action. My therapist leaves the room and says, “Now it’s time for your body to respond”.

The treatment starts again after a couple of minutes. More of the same, skin moved one way, the muscle more firmly in the other. All of a sudden I feel a wave of relaxation. I feel heavy, like I’m sinking into the table. My sore area starts to tingle and twitch, then settles and feels warm and slightly relieved. Did I just imagine that? He re-enters the room.

“Do we have any responses?” “Unless I’m just imagining it, the area around my sore spot just responded.” “Great - that’s your body making changes already”.

After an hour my session is complete. My therapist explains that Bowen integrates into the body in about 5-10 days, so you can expect to get better and better over time.

I leave in amazement at the body’s innate healing ability.

Island Healing, 6 Forrest Road, Newhaven.

Phone 5956 7886

My Day Spa session was limited to an hour, so I was advised to opt for the most popular treatment, the Aromatherapy Massage. After a consultation with my therapist, I was asked to close my eyes and choose my essential oil by scent. The oil you select will subconsciously suit your mood - so I’m told. The oil I chose was called ‘calming’ – a good start to my session. My therapist kneaded her fingers into my body, and it wasn’t long before I was totally blissed out and de-stressed.

Having someone rub your toes and finger tips and place hot rocks on your sore spots will have you wanting to stay at Glen Isla all day long.

The Day Spa is an absolute MUST for a fun girls’ day out or the ultimate couples pampering session. Privacy guaranteed, you can have a spa, a sauna or take a dip in the private pool. I’d recommend the ‘Bliss Out’ which consists of two hours of pure indulgence including foot spa massage, a one-hour aromatherapy massage and a half-hour facial. What more could you want? Glen Isla Day Spa also has accommodation if you’d like to make a weekend of it.

Glen Isla Day Spa, 234 Church Street, Cowes. Phone 5952 2899 Phone 5956 7886

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beach style, city chic Darren George Hair 6-14 The Esplanade, Cowes Phone 03 5952 2647

Better living through natural therapies, group exercise and lifestyle education.

Purchase any massage over $50 and receive a free yoga class

. bowen . massage . yoga . pilates . naturopathy

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island healing 6 Forrest Avenue Newhaven, Phillip Island p. 5956 7886 f. 5956 7880 islheal@bigpond.net.au www.islandhealing.com.au

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wheretoeat A quick guide for great places to snack, wine & dine

Sarah Ashe

Mezza Luna

Cafe Lugano

Hard Loch Cafe

The Foreshore

Cafe Tsunami

Island food store

Gullivers

23 Graham Street Wonthaggi, Victoria Phone 03 5672 1216 Intimate dining

71 Thompson Avenue Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 5636 Modern style cafe food

Restaurant & Bar 11 Beach Rd, Rhyll, Phillip Isl. Phone 03 5956 9520 Lunch & dinner by the bay

2/75 Chapel Street Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 6400 Simply good food

60 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi, Victoria Phone 03 5672 1611 Fabulous coffee, cakes & meals

10 Smith Street Loch, Victoria Phone 5659 4466 Fine food, organic coffee

8 Williams Street, Inverloch Phone 03 5674 2129 Modern Australian and international cuisine

Thompson Ave Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 5070 A seafood sensation

Harrys on the Esplanade

Pelicans Bistro

17 The Esplanade, Cowes Phone 03 5952 6226 Fine dining - Fresh seafood

161 Marine Parade, San Remo Phone 03 5678 5205 Live acoustic guitar and great meals

Tudor Treats

Sol

Hotel

The Kiosk

Henrietta’s

Silverleaves Store

Wonthaggi Club

Chicory Restaurant

Shop 2, 72 Chapel Street Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 2951 Delicious home made foods

The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 2060 Modern contemporary food

48 Bair Street, Leongatha Victoria Phone 5662 5856 Great cafe & homewares

16 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi Phone 03 5672 1007 Bistro & a la Carte dining

Beach Road, Rhyll Phillip Island Phone 5956 9169 Tapas bar & meals

2-4 Abbott St, cnr Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch Phone 03 5674 3611 Beachside cafe, tasty treats

Cnr Sanders Rd & Honeysuckle Grove, Silverleaves Phone 03 5952 1110 Breakfast, lunch & everything in between

115 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island Phone 03 5952 2655 Modern Australian food with Asian Twist coast 54

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S

arah Ashe

Restaurant, Accommodation, Wedding catering & consultancy

A beautiful setting, and quality dining at an aordable price.

23 Graham Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria 3995 p.03 5672 1216 m.0417 724 980 email. sarahashe@bigpond.com web address. www.sarahashe.com.au

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HENRIETTAS

relax, browse, coffee, brunch, decadent

lunch, cakes

fabulous food & provisions

the island food store shop 2 / 75 Chapel Street,Cowes tel: 5952 6400

summer opening hours monday to sunday lunch & dinner

homewares....largest homewares in south Gippsland, giftware, cookware, furniture.

Only restaurant listed in The Age Good Food Guide in the region.

Come and experience our food & service.

Trading hours 8.30am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm

48 Bair St Leongatha 3953 03 566 25856

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Modern Australian food with some Asian influences

115 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 3922 Victoria p. 03 5952 2655 f. 03 5952 6540 e. info@chicory.com.au w. www.chicory.com.au

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Sol

cafereview

Tapas Bar

words Maria Reed photos Warren Reed

Steve Borelli loves a challenge. Having won many fans and admirers at Café Lugano in Cowes, Steve has moved on to a new venture at Rhyll, reinventing the old pizza shop as Sol Tapas Bar. It’s funky, it’s fresh - and it’s already creating waves in the vibrant seaside location at Rhyll. “It’s cutting edge, and something totally original for Phillip Island,” Steve says.

dineout

Sol Tapas Bar Beach Road,Rhyll Phillip Island Phone 5956 9169 Fully licenced

The bar takes its name from the Spanish word ‘‘sol’ meaning sun, and you will feel the warm, laid-back vibe as you head on through the doors. Situated on the foreshore at Rhyll, it is nestled amongst other quality eateries and fine accommodation. It is a perfect place to unwind and share drinks and tapas with friends as the sun sets over Westernport Bay. With its relaxed, intimate environment, Steve says, “Sol is particularly perfect for a girls’ night out or a hens’ night.” From the ambient jazz music pumping from the stereo to the warm mood lighting and happy Friday night crowd, Sol is gaining in its reputation as a place to gather. Steve says, “I like to put my personality into what I create,” and with the help of locals Cass and Paul Wright with interior design, and shopfitting from Paul Toovey, Steve feels he has created a place to suit “almost everyone.”

The idea was the brainchild of Steve and his friend Natasha Asenjo. As with most ideas, it tended to evolve. While it is currently a pizza and tapas bar, Steve hopes to focus more on tapas and main meals, offering a take away option as well. No bookings are required at Sol, just walk in and you’ll find a relaxed, easy atmosphere.

We shared the Sol experience with good friends, and found great wine and fabulous food. My partner and I enjoyed the tapas platter for two, which featured a generous selection of seafood and antipasto. Calamari, prawns, mussels, sardines and soft-shelled crab gave us a taste for Spain. We enjoyed our food with a fine chilled white wine, which was extremely well priced. Tapas gave us the perfect opportunity to try many different textures and flavours at one sitting. Our friends ordered spaghetti marinara and seafood paella. Both meals were overflowing with seafood, and were given the thumbs up. “Very tasty,” they managed to utter between mouthfuls.

As we made our way out after a thoroughly enjoyable evening, I overheard a fellow diner reminiscing, “it takes me back to my time in Portugal, sharing big, fat sardines in the sun.” It seems Sol has managed to capture a little bit of Spain and Portugal on the humble shores of Rhyll. C

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MEZZA LUNA

Coffee Shop

60 McBride Ave, Wonthaggi. Tel: 5672 1611

Coffee Excellence - Quality and service - Terry & Laura Valastro

Coffee & Cakes - a variety of coffex Coffee beans, foccacias, gourmet panini, pasta. Fully licensed - quality range of wines & beer. Coffee garden, Bialetti Range of Coffee making accessories & parts, Coffee loyalty programme, open 7 days.

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a morning with

Harry’s on the Esplanade

Harry Schmidt from Harry’s on the Esplanade is passionate about food. Coast magazine tagged along with Harry on market day to see how he selects the freshest seasonal produce to create his mouth watering menus.

4.30 Harry rises well before dawn. Leaving Phillip Island early, he heads onto Footscray Fish Market, hoping to be first in line to get his choice of the freshest seafood.

5.30 Harry chooses fresh fish straight off the boat at the San Remo Pier. What he can’t find locally, he buys at the fish market.

Handy hint: fresh fish - look for clear eyes

Fresh scallops, oysters and prawns all make their way to Harry’s restaurant.

6.00 am Onto the fresh produce market.

Harry is a bit of a celebrity in the fruit & veg section. He has been coming to the market for over 20 years

Vegetables are chosen for taste, color and texture.

6.30 am Heavenly cheeses! Harry selects a tasty ‘blue vein’ from the Gippsland region.

“How long has it been out of the water,” Harry asks the fisherman. Fresh is always best.

Harry scans the produce isles, mentally preparing his restaurant menu for the week.

9.30 am Hidden in the Bass Hills is one of Australia’s best asparagus farms. A regular visitor, Harry walks straight into the cool room to select his own spears.

12.00 pm Harry makes a quick stop at the San Remo pier for his fish, and then heads back to the restaurant. Surrounded by fresh produce, he sits down to write his menu for the week. Drop in for lunch or dinner and discover the joy of fresh food cooked with passion! Harry’s on the Esplanade, 17 The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island 5952 6226 coast 59 Summer 07.indd 59

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Silverleaves Store

for complete Entertainment

Fabulous food, coffee & wine all day

Discover our Licensed cafe, Gourmet provisions, Gippsland wines, & cellar door sales Cnr Sanders Road & Honeysuckle Grove, Silverleaves.

Phillip Island ( 1 km from Cowes) 03 5952 1110 www.phillipislandgetaway.com.au

Full a la carte menu all day

specialising in quality bistro, restaurant and function experiences

Modern Australian and international cuisine Fully licenced Gourmet Pizzas

The b u l C i g g Wontha 16 Mc Bride ave Wonthaggi tel: 56 72 1007 e: wonclub@dcsi.net.au

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Summer Hours Mon-Fri 11am till late Sat-Sun 10am till late 8 Williams St, Inverloch 3996 Ph: 5674 2129

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delectabledrops

by Adi Kerr - Gullivers Wine Bar

Bay of Fires 01 Pinot noir, Chardonnay Tasmania

Djinta Djinta - 06 Classique

Pop - made in the traditional method by Hardy’s fizz counterpart - Ed Carr. This sparkling has a wonderful fine and persistent bead. Hazelnuts immediately swim up your nose with spicy aromatic stone fruits. The palate, citrus with a clean brioche and truffle mousse texture. It’s got a very more-ish character, complemented with a good acidic backbone. Pass the oysters and top her up please...

Estate grown vines made by Purple Hens’ Marcus Satchell. The 05 featured at last years Gippsland wine show for best aromatic dry white.

This vintage challenges that. This Rhone style blend has a soft nougat, almond and savoury/sweet stone fruit nose. The mouth feel is clean, juicy and savoury - and there’s a good lick of reviving salivating acid.

I reckon you should try some garlic prawns with this little number.

Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier

Kardella South, Gippsland

Windy Ridge 01 Pinot noir Foster, Gippsland

Torbreck 04 Steading Barossa Valley

Who says older wines cant beat the new? Those enthusiastic Windies are sitting on their flagship favourite, and rightly so. This wine is midweight with a dark maraschino and stewed plum nose. Has a blueberry palate, supple elegant tannins, with a savoury, well balanced smooth finish.

Ended up sinkin’ two bottles

This Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone style is unashamedly up front and brimming with lip-smacking, juicy and jammy fruit. At the same time it is impossible to describe due to its persistent interest. I loved it. The age old vines (up to 140 years old) of Grenache, Shiraz Mataro are barrelled for 24 months. Fantastic fresh earthy farm characters, blackberries, raspberries and a hint of spice with perfectly balanced smooth tannins.

. . . Whoops!

Grilled, crumbed & herb infused beer batter.

We use fresh fish and cholesterol free 100% Cotton seed oil.

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the foreshore bar & restaurant

The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant is situated in the quiet little village of Rhyll on Phillip Island. This unique setting with its amazing 180 degree water views has helped us to create a warm and relaxing environment for people to sit and enjoy good food, great coffee or a cool drink. Open all day from 11am.

Our menu’s comprise of local produce, fresh seafood and dishes & influences from around the world. Lunch time we offer light snacks as well as main meals, in the evening we have a full a la carte menu to include starter, mains & desserts. Please refer to our web site for our menus.

11 Beach Road, Rhyll, Phillip Island Victoria Phone 03 5956 9520 Fax 03 5956 9039 Email enquiry@theforeshore.com.au www.theforeshore.com.au

Local fresh produce with seafood straight from the boat, in house bakery and home made icî‚Żream

Waterfront dining with panoramic bay views 17 The Esplanade Cowes, Vic Phone (03) 5952 6226

DAY & NIGHT

cnr The Esplanade and Thompson ave, Cowes, Phillip Island Tel: (03)5952 2060 Fax: (03) 5952 1829 www.hotelphillipisland.com

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catering services functions partys corporate events fingerfoods

funky atmosphere, fabulous food Sol Cafe 03 5956 9169 Beach Road Rhyll, Phillip Island

lovethat coffee In the picturesque village of Loch in South Gippsland, take time to stop and explore, and you will discover The Hard Loch Café - it rocks!

In January this year, business partners Cherie and Ashley Smirl, created a perfect place for people to stop over on their way to Melbourne, or down to Prom country for a caffeine hit and a tasty meal.

The girls are starting their own coffee revolution in South Gippsland, and support FAIRTRADE Peru Café Femenino beans.

The coffee beans are farmed solely by women in the Peruvian foothills, with proceeds going to help support women and children in coffee communities. Often marginalized and disadvantaged, these women are creating change in their lives, and those of their children, giving hope and inspiration to other women in the world.

Besides feeling warm and fuzzy with your ‘feel good’ coffee, you will delight Femenino’s silky, full flavour – sweet in its own right, with low acid and smooth berry overtones. The girls believe the secret to making a fabulous cup of coffee is the right beans (for a start), and the fact that you have to absolutely love, appreciate and enjoy a good cup yourself.

Ashley smiles, “We make our coffee with that in mind, and look forward to sharing it with you.” C

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wineryreview

“Wine drinkers are actually a very nice bunch of people�

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w words Maria Reed photos Maria & Warren Reed

wonderful wines @

waratahhills

It’s been a long, passionate love affair. Peter and Liz Rushen from Waratah Hills Vineyard fell in love with South Gippsland over 25 years ago. Their romance began with a magical property at Stony Creek which overlooked the Dumbalk Valley and breathtaking Strezlecki Ranges. “We had the property for over twenty years and we’d take the kids there on weekends and school holidays. We just loved the place,” says Liz.

They started to feel that they had outgrown the property, or maybe it outgrew them. Liz laughs, “All the fences were straight, and the chooks were happy,” so the family decided it was time to move, and take on a new challenge.

They subsequently found a pocket of land in Waratah Hills, which provided the challenge they were looking for. The property was being run as a biodynamic vineyard, but it had failed to thrive. Perhaps it was Liz’s motherly instincts that gave her an immediate affinity with the struggling vines. “Our daughter was prem(ature), and she didn’t thrive at the start either.” While the couple didn’t have any grape-producing experience, they established themselves by drawing on their farming experience and their knowledge of the area.

Liz talks of Peter’s lifelong ambition to go to Dookie Agricultural College, and as new owners of a struggling vineyard, the time was finally right. Peter undertook a postgraduate diploma in viticulture so he could gain a better understanding of the vineyard. It was during this time that he decided his vines were nitrogen-deficient. It was humble old chook poo that became their secret weapon.

Liz remembers, “we had truckloads and truckloads of the stuff delivered in dry form - and it just stank.” While most vignerons would hesitate to feed their crop with nitrogen as it encourages leaf growth, it gave their vines the extra vigour they required to become strong and healthy.

Five years on, the vineyard is booming. The gently sloping, north-east facing vineyard is producing an abundant crop of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Merlot varieties. “Pinot and

Chardonnay love the long, slow ripening period that we get here in Autumn, and we have a really nice little spot for the Merlot, which is not often grown in cooler climates,” says Liz. The vineyard has been planted in the Burgundian style (of Burgundy in France), where the vines are densely planted and low trellised. This method of planting makes the vines compete for the nutrients in the soil, producing top-quality, full-flavoured grapes in smaller quantities.

Almost everyone who comes to the vineyard remarks on the beautiful view. Liz talks of the creek that meanders through the property and the spectacular hills. “I like to think of it as a domed valley. It’s just so pretty.” Peter and Liz have visitors from far and wide. “Wine drinkers are actually a very nice bunch of people,” laughs Liz. She loves the stories they have to tell, whether they are locals popping in for their favourite drop, tourists, holiday home owners or international visitors. “I just love meeting the people,” says Liz. With a vibrant cellar door, and a new terrace room, it is the perfect place to sit and sip a fine wine, enjoy a beautiful view and good company.

Having lived in Europe and Asia, the couple have finally decided to make this area of South Gippsland their home. They are an active part of their local community, with Peter on the local hospital board and a member of the South Gippsland Agri-business Forum, and Liz being the honorary secretary of the local wine association and part of the Coal Creek community focus group. They feel blessed to be a part of the community, and encourage people to drop in and say hello. C

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THE STUDIO Internet & Ice Cream Cafe o Confectionery

o Gourmet

A great place to stop, a great place to stay.

New avour...great wine...cold beer...menu featuring local produce...Warm & welcoming...lazy Sunday sessions...comfy couches...friendly faces...

The way you imagine a country pub to be.

desserts & puddings

o Icecream cakes wholesale/retail o Award winning icecream o Smoothies o Jasper and Fair Trade coffee o Chai - Lattes o INTERNET CAFE o Photocopying

Nick & Misha Say a/ 161 Marine Pde San Remo t/ 03 5678 5205 e/ info@thewesternport.com.au www.thewesternport.com.au

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winery

A boutique winery with a fine selection of locally produced wines

Cellar door open 10am-5pm daily 1835 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road, Glen Forbes Victoria 3990 Ph. (03) 5678 8252 www.bassriverwinery.com

Waratah Hills Vineyard Enjoy great wines at our Cellar Door Light snacks and picnic facilities available Promontory Road, Fish Creek, Victoria 3959 Tel: 5683 2441 e. vineyard@waratahhills.com.au w. www.waratahhills.com.au

Lyre Bird hill Winery & Guesthouse Cellar Door open every day except Tuesday, for tastings & sales.

James Halliday 5 star rated winery Wine, dine and recline in style in the Guest House.

414 Berrys Beach Rd, Phillip Island Open 7 days 11am to 5pm tel 03 5956 8465 www.phillipislandwines.com.au enq@phillipislandwines.com.au

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370 Inverloch Road, Koonwarra Phone 03 5664 3204 www.lyrebirdhill.com.au

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Located only 2 minutes walk from Inverloch’s patrolled surf beach, don’t miss your chance to live and build your coastal dream. With 98 Lots spread over 12 hectares, Surf Beach Estate is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Perfect for those seeking a sea change, a holiday property or retirement lifestyle.

For more information please contact Kevin McMahon at

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Tel: 03 5674 2255 Fax: 03 5674 2704 email: southcoast@dcsi.net.au website: www.southcoastfn.com.au

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Oriental luxury for sale Youkis - A luxurious, waterfront property has discerning buyers elbowing each other for a look.

Every so often a unique property comes to the market, and Youki’s is definitely one of them. Located on Beach Road Rhyll, this two storey penthouse can be best described as ‘sheer luxury’. Currently run as a 5 star bed and breakfast, this wonderful property is located right on the foreshore in Rhyll. It offers an opportunity to carry on the business as a B&B, or have it as your own private, superb residence.

The top floor is known as the Maple Penthouse and it comes complete with its own spacious lounge, entertainment area and an expansive terrace with spectacular bay views. The floor below offers the Oak room, and features a fully tiled Japanese style bathroom which is just magnificent. The Willow room is just as opulent, offering a perfect place to relax and unwind.

Rhyll is a popular quiet hamlet on Phillip Island with a peaceful character all of its own. Only 90 minutes from Melbourne and surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops, this property truly offers a unique opportunity to purchase something very special.

Due to the popularity of Youki’s B&B, you will need to make an appointment to view the property.

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Call Judith Wright on 0407 045525 or Peter Buitenhuis on 0407 045525 for an appointment.

Burke Homes are a family owned and operated business and have been established for 20 years along the Bass Coast. We are a local builder employing local people. We proudly support local people, suppliers, clubs and groups. By standard, Burke Homes offer much more than bricks and mortar, we offer a service.

Building a home is about creating a lifestyle and a legacy for your future.

Our values are aligned closely to that of a family’s and we conduct ourselves with strong ethics, intelligence and understanding when approaching any design or building project.

Burke Homes Coastal Series Burke Homes is proud to introduce its coastal series of homes. We have taken inspiration from the local environment and coastal vegetation to create a diverse range of coastal homes. Following an 18-month survey around the coast, we have designed a series of homes that combine our wealth of experience with the needs of modern living.

The coastal home needs to offer so much more than ever before. Every home has been designed to offer both flexibility and practicality, maximise views and light, feel open and spacious, and represent value for money.

We understand that the modern coastal home needs to serve many functions. The family home, the entertainer, the holiday house, the home office, the day spa… these are all functions that we have carefully considered when designing our homes. Raked ceilings to living areas, computer nook, studio, double vanity to ensuite, 2 large linen cupboards, large double garage with internal access, quality fixtures and fittings… these are amongst a few of our standard inclusions.

Whether you are a family, a retired couple, an entrepreneur, or an artist our homes are sure to delight and inspire.

For more information please call Mike Hopkins on 0413 595 146 or visit our web site www.burkehomes.com.au

Inverloch surf beach land release Surf Beach Estate Inverloch offers astute buyers the opportunity to purchase their coastal dream.

A hop, skip and . . . and you will have already landed on the beach - before you’ve had the chance to jump! This parcel of beach side land will be highly sought after due to its close proximity to one of Inverloch’s most pristine beaches.

Surf Beach Estate at Inverloch is offering 98 lots of land in 5 stages, spread over 12 hectares of land, with approximately 2.2 hectares of this land being designed for reserves.

Stage one is already complete, and has been designed to create an environment in keeping with the surrounding streetscape. The blocks have been sited to optimise the use of solar energy and extensive plantings of native trees and shrubs have been undertaken on the streets and reserves, with buyers encouraged to follow suit.

There are cycling and walking tracks that provide easy access to the nearby patrolled surf beach.

Surf Beach Estate is positioned in a excellent location - close to restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, wineries, sporting venues and schools.

The estate offers a lifestyle opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss.

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For more information please call Kevin McMahon at Southcoast First National (Inverloch) on 5674 2255

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Picture this. It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon in Silverleaves. The sun is shining and the birds are singing their praises to Spring from their perches in the coastal Banksia. I arrive at a dazzling white beach house, where the smell of freshly cooked brownies float through the air, to find owner Sue Copeland-Smith and her good friend Yvette Peters giggling like school girls. “This is the place where we come to relax, dream and brainstorm our next big idea,” the girls laugh, finishing each other’s sentences.

Sue and Yvette have been friends for over 5 years. Their partners struck up a friendship through business, and when the girls eventually met at the ballet, they recall having an ‘instant connection.’ Both high-powered city gals, they make a regular escape to their beachside getaways at Phillip Island (which happen to be only a few doors from each other) to recharge and enjoy time away from their hectic working lives.

“The boys are off watching their thoroughbred race, so they won’t even get a mention today,” they wink at each other. On this particular weekend, as ‘racing widows’, they don’t seem to be missing their partners too much - sharing wine and laughs over the kitchen bench.

Sue’s love affair with the Island began with an invitation to join Yvette and partner Rohan for a weekend at their beach house. They enjoyed the area so much that they couldn’t wait to find their own retreat. Their first house was built by Beach House Constructions and was only a few doors from Yvette and Rohan. When a block came up just a few houses down, they couldn’t wait to build on it. Sue says, “There was a beautiful banksia on the block which I loved, and besides (she laughs), it was just that little bit closer to Yvette.”

Going on the old theory, ‘when you’re on a good thing - stick to it’, Sue and husband Paul decided to employ Beach House Constructions to build their new double-storey holiday house, making the banksia in the large north-facing back yard the feature. They moved in April this

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“It’s the perfect holiday house. The outdoor shower and luxurious hotel-style bathrooms instantly put you in the holiday mood.”

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year, and have made the most of their coastal retreat. “It’s the perfect holiday house,” smiles Sue. “The outdoor shower and luxurious hotelstyle bathrooms instantly put you in the holiday mood.”

While the white marble kitchen makes a statement, it is rarely put to the test - bar the occasional batch of brownies. “They are my specialty,” says Sue, “but as my life is so hectic, when I get down to the Island, I much prefer to explore all the wonderful food and wine on offer, and we like to support local business.” The girls’ favourite haunt is the local store at Silverleaves, where they can sit for hours over a leisurely breakfast, and indulge in one of their favourite pastimes - shopping! “We are right on fashion in Melbourne, and we’ve found some really talented people down here,” they both nod in agreement.

Their husbands almost sent out a search party during one shopping expedition, “where we spent six hours in one street!” laughs Sue. “There is just so much to explore and discover.”

But shopping isn’t the only thing that attracts the girls to the area.

They love the wildlife and the walks, and say the Island provides them

with a constant source of inspiration. Yvette says, “Sue is very creative, and does amazing sketches in charcoal.” When asked about her own creativity, she laughs, “we go and sit at the beach and I gather things for Sue to sketch, but I am mainly the wine re-filler!”

It was only last year that Sue learnt how to swim, and she is so entranced by the beach that she recently took on surfing lessons.

“I was out with Max from the surf shop at Smithies (Smiths Beach) for two hours, and he had me catching almost every wave. It was so much fun.”

Eating out, nature walks, surfing and shopping - you wonder whether the girls get any time at home. “Absolutely,” says Sue. “My favourite thing is to sit in the bean-bag in the upstairs rumpus room and read the paper whilst listening to the birds. The northerly aspect allows the light to flood in - it’s very tranquil.” The kitchen timer buzzes us back to reality as Sue draws a fresh batch of brownies from the oven. I leave the girls gossiping over the kitchen bench, and understand that it is these simple little things that create a sanctuary in their busy lives. C

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21 The Esplanade, COWES

24/15-16 The Esplanade, COWES

Sensational water views

$495,000

WOW-what a location! This stylish 3 bedroom unit is located only a stones throw to the foreshore with sensational water views.

Entertaining will be a dream in the open plan living adjoining the large front deck. Sit back and relax and enjoy the bay views.

Stunning brand new apartments

Amazing position - directly opposite the beach. These 5 luxury stylish apartments are only a few steps to the shops, restaurants and cafes. Architect designed, modern and quality fittings. 2 and 3 bedroom available with 2 bathrooms and stunning water views.

Phillip Island Road, COWES

6 Hakea Court, COWES

The great entertainer

$POA

Lifestyle investment

$POA

Brand new and a great court location. This large home is situated on a 920m2 (approx) block. Gourmet kitchen, SS appliances, dishwasher and built in coffee machine! North facing deck, 2 living areas, dining area, 3-4 bedrooms and DLUG. There is not a thing to do!

These environmentally friendly Villas are a lifestyle investment and will be fully managed. Every Villa will have access to bicycle & bush walking tracks. World class facilities include; a cinema, cafe, health club, kids club, country club, tennis, lap pool, & swimming pool.

1 Panorama Drive, SAN REMO

24 Dover Street, SUNDERLAND BAY

Excellent location-wonderful views

$495,000

This large modern home is like brand new - the water views over San Remo and Cape Woolamai are amazing. The house has been thoughtfully designed to ensure it is light filled and takes advantage of the views.

Judith Wright

real estate 03 5952 5100 www.judithwright.com.au

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Great opportunity

$359,000

Block away from the ocean!! Immaculate double storey modern home with 2 living areas, 4 bdrms and 2 bthrms this is the perfect holiday or family home. Fully renovated throughout,. The property has air-conditioning, wood heater and low maintenance gardens.

The Phillip Island Specialists Judith Wright 0407 558 933 Mike Foenander 0408 547 677 Peter Buitenhuis 0407 045 525

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2/30-32 Chillingworth Road, COWES

Designer home with water views

$529,000

This property reflects quality and style. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 designer bathrooms. The large living area has a gas log fire and split system air conditioning/ heating. The dining area adjoins the front entertaining deck and overlooks the landscaped garden.

4 Pall Mall, VENTNOR

Foreshore designer Home

$795,000

This is a rare opportunity to purchase brand new and on the foreshore. 3 bedrooms, 3 living, 2 bthrms (spa) plus powder room.

Many features to mention including video security, electric window, split system, SS Smeg appliances, DLUG & quality fittings throughout.

3/20 The Esplanade, COWES

1/5 Martin Street, SILVERLEAVES

Simply stunning modern townhouse $399,000

Sublime & inspirational - Foreshore

This modern masterpiece has been designed with north facing living and completely private outdoor entertaining area. Built for luxurious living with gourmet kitchen including Caesar Stone bench tops and slab floor heating throughout the lower level.

Three bdrms and two bthrms are designed around two spacious open-plan living areas and a bar using modern, stylish architecture.

Take in the water breeze from a sheltered Alfresco Sun Deck or cook up a storm in the modern kitchen with quality fittings throughout.

28-30 McKenzie Road, COWES

Brand new - modern living

from $375,000

Only 4 in the complex. Choose between single & dbl storey. Other features include stone bench tops, SS appliances, split system air/ heating, quality fittings throughout, private fully landscaped gardens, all thoughtfully designed to capture the northerly aspect.

Judith Wright

real estate 03 5952 5100 www.judithwright.com.au

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$700,000

311 Watts Road, VENTNOR

The ultimate foreshore beach house

$POA

The panoramic water views will take your breath away. This architect designed home is located on 6 acres on the ocean front nestled amongst the sand dunes and almost hidden from view. A pristine environment and very private beach.

The Phillip Island Specialists Judith Wright 0407 558 933 Mike Foenander 0408 547 677 Peter Buitenhuis 0407 045 525

Judith Wright

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47 Mannagum Drive, COWES

Designer living

$POA

Position Plus - Great water views

This modern home situation on a corner allotment has large north facing living areas, 3-4 bedrooms and is brand new. The open plan design makes living here a dream with large kitchen, quality fittings, dishwasher, built in coffee machine and stainless steel appliances.

Judith Wright

real estate 03 5952 5100 www.judithwright.com.au

25 Pall Mall, VENTNOR

Only one house from beautiful Ventnor beach this large home has fantastic views over the water. Enjoy alfresco dining with the large deck which adjoins the open plan living area. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a holiday or family home so close to the beach.

The Phillip Island Specialists Judith Wright 0407 558 933 Mike Foenander 0408 547 677 Peter Buitenhuis 0407 045 525

Galloway, an executive country estate on the relaxed lifestyle location of Phillip Island, offers you the opportunity to be lord (or lady) of the manor.

Within commuting distance to Melbourne, Phillip Island is a peaceful haven of surf and bay beaches with natural parklands of native fauna and abundant birdlife.

Named after the first settlers of Phillip Island, McHaffies Lane is a tranquil rural location near the Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks. Cowes is just a few minutes drive away for boutique shopping, relaxing cafes and waterfront dining.

From this exclusive property at Ventnor, Galloway offers breathtaking and uninterrupted panoramic views of McHaffies Lagoon and Westernport Bay across to the Mornington Peninsula. A short walk leads to the secluded beach and gentle rolling waves of Woolshed Bight.

Galloway has 7 1/2 acres of fenced and fully serviced paddocks with a large machine shed, livestock stalls, hay shed and separate workshop.

A wide verandah and ornate landscaped gardens surround the main residence.

With ample proportions and luxury appointments throughout, the west wing of the residence at Galloway comprises four bedrooms, main bathroom and utility room. The master bedroom , dressing room, spa ensuite and study run parallel to the grandeur of the main entrance foyer, lounge and formal dining with open fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The east wing contains the family room and country style kitchen with easy access to a fully stocked herb garden.

An absolutely unique opportunity to be part of where the country meets the coast. To view this exclusive property, please call Judith Wright Real Estate, The Phillip Island Specialists, on 03 5352 5100

$480,000

Judith Wright

real estate

LICENSED ESTATE AGENT

email: jwright@waterfront.net.au 54 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 3922

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When you ask local Real Estate Agent Jamie Pollock, sole Director of Foxsocks what’s in a name? You’ll discover an inspired vision that is more profound than merely buying or selling real estate.

Jamie explains “What I get from my work is not nearly as important to me as who I am becoming whilst I’m doing it. Our aim at Foxsocks is to grow as individuals, and as a company. The only way for this to become a reality is for us to deliver to our clients the most remarkable service experience of their life”.

Jamie describes how the business started from very humble beginnings prior to Christmas 2004, with just a single page property guide, containing only six properties to market, whilst today they have more than 65 properties on the market and their property guide has now grown to 12 pages.

We are serious about giving our clients the ‘wow’ factor. We set the bar high. Our property management department has doubled in size in the last six months. Our sales enquiries are up 140% compared with last year, and the results just keep improving month after month.

We’ve invested heavily in quality control and everything we do is geared towards improving the customer experience. Now most of our business is either repeat or referral. It’s pleasing to deliver a great outcome, but when a client tells you that their service experience was remarkable, it makes me happy. It’s very fulfilling on both a personal and professional level. Money can’t buy that. Recently a client remarked;

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“I couldn’t speak highly enough of Foxsocks. My husband was very ill with Parkinson’s disease & I had to take care of all the details myself, which made me very nervous. They made me feel at ease, we heard from them every week by either phone or letter so I was never in the dark. We were very happy & I wish them every success.” Betty Thomas

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I constantly ask the team – ‘Are you happy?’ This is my primary focus.

Their growth and professional development is extremely important to me, because without the sense of fulfillment which comes from knowing that they are making a profound difference in our clients’ lives, they simply wouldn’t be inspired to go the extra mile. And our business is all about going that extra mile, so everybody wins. It’s beautiful thing.

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Jamie describes it as a privilege to work with a team of professionals who are focused and passionate. The energy is incredible, there are days I simply can’t wait to get into the office and get started on our next project. The art of service is timeless, and it’s one which all the Foxsocks team strive to improve. And by all accounts, we are definitely on track.

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We had found our dream location on the Island, but the vendor had strict terms. To fulfill our dream, we had to sell fast our home fast!

The team at Foxsocks listened, and gained a clear understanding of our needs. They advised us on a realistic price, and the best possible presentation of our home for local marketing and on the internet. The result was a high quality presentation with stunning photographs for instant appeal. The energy levels were high, and team remained very positive in their approach. They followed up after each inspection; acted our requests immediately, and ALWAYS returned phone calls promptly. We achieved our full price, with a sale time of less than one month! - Steve & Suzi Ginnivan

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Using Foxsocks to market our beautiful foreshore estate “Toscana Rise” proved both a successful business decision, and the beginning of a friendship built upon a strong foundation of trust. Developers Toscana Rise

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Whilst we love the challenge of business on a daily basis and relish this idyllic lifestyle on the coast, Foxsocks is now focused on running a cleaner - greener business, with less impact on the environment.

We now use electricity generated from renewable sources - thereby reducing green house gases. We recycle our paper waste, and donate a percentage of our revenue back to tree planting so we may leave something more valuable to future generations. C

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elite coastal properties 10 FOAM ST SUNDERLAND BAY

Supreme coastal lifestyle

$385,000 plus

Ultra-modern, 3 bedroom residence just a stones throw from the sculptured coastline of Sunderland Bay. Features 2 inspired living zones, Sun-drenched deck. Kitchen with premium appliances, Caesar Stone bench-tops, Stunning bathroom with marble fixtures, Italian tiles. Includes vogue furniture.

170 THE ESPLANADE SURF BEACH

Breathtaking cliff top views

$850,000

Amazing cliff-top foreshore property with 5 bedrooms plus study.

Wrap-a-round decking with water views in all directions. Features include 3 living areas (home theatre), 3 bathrooms, In-ground swimming pool, above ground Jacuzzi. Breathtaking views include Cape Woolamai to Pyramid rock.

Toscana Rise

Phillip Island’s most prestigious Foreshore Estate This Prestigious Foreshore Estate set against the untouched beachfront reserve, captures serene views of both the Mornington Peninsula & Westernport Bay. Protective covenants ensure the value of the estate for generations to come, a testament to this is the quality of architecture already emerging within Toscana Rise.

This inspired vision has now created an address for Phillip Island’s most beautiful homes.

This exclusive estate with private no-thru street provides just nine (9) spacious parcels (ONLY 3 REMAIN) all exceeding 1000 square metres in size at one supreme address.

Visit Toscana Rise today, or contact the agent to arrange for a copy of the Toscana Rise site plan.

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Today’s society is contradictory. We can email someone across the world and receive a reply in less than a minute, yet may rarely see family and friends that live and work interstate or overseas. So while there is the thrill of instant connection, individuals may feel physically isolated.

To balance these forces, many search for meaningful experiences and associations. For 35% of adults this means volunteering their time. For 70%, it involves membership to a club or community organization. And in 2006, for 150,000 Australians it means a move to the country or the coast. In fact, by 2020, nearly a quarter of Victoria’s regional population will be over 65, yet far from over life.

“There is no use-by date on the human spirit; nor on the skills, experiences and life lessons that people can share. As developers we have a responsibility to create a community that stretches beyond a residential village,” said Julie Campbell, Community Lifestyle Manager of Convivia, developers of Broadbeach Inverloch, a new-style retirement resort.

The word ‘community’ derives from Latin and quite literally means a ‘giving among the people’. True community exists where there is a giving of talents that provide artistry, infrastructure, governance, facilities and services, among the people.

The Broadbeach Inverloch Retirement Resort aims to develop a strong neighbourhood where over 55s can be healthy, feel valued and get excited about their future.

Residents can flex their minds, bodies and spirits with activities ranging from bird watching to yoga; from sailing to Scrabble

games; from an early morning ocean dip to computer club.

While these activities will strengthen the social bonds within the village itself, other programs will integrate the village with the wider Inverloch community - socially, economically and environmentally.

Socially, Inverloch residents will be invited to enjoy some of the substantial facilities through a user-pays system and to participate in select village events. They may have access to Broadbeach Inverloch’s own community centre facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, gymnasium, cinema, library, recreation room, dining room, billiard room, BBQ area, tennis court, bocce court and pitch & putt.

The village will develop seminars, courses and workshops that use the talents and skills of residents as well as drawing on those of the wider community including local artists, health practitioners, businesses and community groups.

Through the Legacy program, residents can contribute to Inverloch’s wider community through activities such as dinosaur digs, research for the local historical society, assisting with Meals on Wheels or reading to children at local schools.

Nine hectares of Broadbeach Inverloch land has been donated to the Crown to become a nature reserve and the village itself houses wetlands to encourage native wildlife, and enhance the Inverloch way of life.

“Real community isn’t about one size fitting all. It’s about providing infrastructure, facilities and a system of governance that enables everyone to shine. And that’s the essential philosophy of Broadbeach Inverloch,” Ms Campbell said. C

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How does one keep from “growing old inside”? Surely only in community.

The only way to make friends with time is to stay friends with people….

Robert McAfee Brown, American Educator and Author

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Onshore Design Architectural, Civil, Structural & Mechanical Drafting

Russell has been a Building Designer and living on Phillip Island for 30 years and established his own business “Onshore Design & Drafting” in 1980.

During this time he has gained vast experience in all forms of building construction and the use of a wide variety of building materials. “The best part of the job is realising peoples dreams and introducing clients to further possibilities” Russell is considerate of the surrounding environment and believes that a building should fit in with this, and look like it belongs. Equally important is that it should flow and function internally.

His main concern is the changing face of the Island and lack of development control. “Things are happening pretty quickly these days and if we are not careful we will loose what attracted us to this unique lifestyle in the first place” Call Russell for a free initial appraisal of your project. He is happy to share both his local and building construction knowledge with you.

“Unique designs to suit the environment and the individual”

Russell Good

234 Church St, COWES Tel: 5952 2543 Fax: 5952 2899

Email: rgood@waterfront.net.au RBP DP1294

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building your dreams

Island

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Cutting edge design & landscaping for seaside gardens

Experts in adding style & value to your property . design consultations . water features . rock gardens . paving . retaining walls . mediteranean/paciямБc style gardens . over 15 years experience . latest styles and products

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lifestyle philosophy a retirement

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“The most important part of our business is the people we serve.”

Now, without sounding either too philosophical or too trite , you probably need to understand what drives the people at Premier Villages to make such a statement. We have come together to form a company whose entire staff, be it the CEO, operational staff, builders, finance people or sales team, actually have a real passion for people; and we build homes and facilities with the intention of benefiting the community.

In building a new home and the surrounding lifestyle environment, we become engaged in people’s lives. They share their journeys with us, describing memorable life experiences, their families, successes, working background, travel experiences and the endless fun they are having in their current life. Just as importantly, we share in their sadness and stresses as well as becoming aware of their increasing need for good health, a sense of security and a way to combat the real fear of being lonely.

If we can capture all the positive attributes of their current lifestyle and enhance them even further, we are half-way to building a fantastic community. If we can journey with them and provide a supportive and secure environment which diminishes their fears and empowers them to successfully live through another chapter of their lives, then Premier Villages has achieved its mission.

Social researchers can provide many statistics to show the importance of people being connected and having a feeling of self-worth, and the intrinsic benefits of giving of oneself. We are very mindful that Premier Villages needs to be the conduit that either ensures people stay connected to their community, or that

they positively reconnect and, in so doing, Premier Villages becomes the vehicle for enhancing people’s life journey to seek fulfilment in all they do.

Premier Villages sees the benefits of companionship and encouragement every day. Unfortunately, we also see the result when people with much time and experience remain disconnected. They become lonely and have very low self- esteem, and that’s what we want to prevent. Take, for example, the retired bloke; most of his sense of self worth came from his job and he stayed connected to others through his work. In a lot of cases, before the ink is dry on the farewell card, he is in the first stage of retirement, forgotten, disconnected and starting the downward spiral of separation and grief. It is our contention that he might have given up work, but he doesn’t have to give up living! Don’t we have a social responsibility to ensure that he lives the next 20 – 30 years as he deserves, with respect and dignity?

Anyone can claim to be a great builder or designer, but Premier Villages goes well beyond that. We believe that if we can capture this underlying philosophy about the individual and their connectedness to community, then we can deliver through a retirement estate a very personalised lifestyle for those 55 and over.

It’s all very well to espouse such philosophy, but at Premier Villages we live it! Our community sponsorship to date on Phillip Island exceed $20,000. But it is not just about the money; it’s about making sure that Premier Villages’ staff, and ultimately our Seabreeze Estate residents, have the opportunity to get involved, give back to the community and stay connected to an active life. C

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Premier Villages’ reputation of developing quality lifestyle estates ‘For those 55 and better’ continues to grow.

Location, Location , Location...

Virtually in the heart of Cowes Phillip Island.

SEABREEZE ESTATE offers: • Outstanding lifestyle • Choice of quality built homes • Magnificent resort facilities • Open space design in natural settings • Support and security you expect

Ph: (03) 5952 3588 Sales Office: Shop 1, 69B Chapel St, COWES, VIC 3922 Site: 60 McKenzie Rd, (Cnr McKenzie & Settlement Rds) Melway Ref: 632 J2 or 634 B3 Email: info@premiervillages.com.au Web: www.premiervillages.com .au Summer 07.indd 91

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