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Hospitality crisis stretches creative minds How much has business changed over the past couple of months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, how long is a piece of string? During the shutdown of many of our much-loved restaurants, cafes, wineries and distilleries before restrictions were eased this month, it certainly wasn’t a case of business as usual for these venues, but that didn’t mean they weren’t functioning.

Far from it.

After speaking with a handful of our original-thinking hospitality movers and shakers, Mornington Peninsula Magazine has come to understand that one thing rings true, even though we already knew it deep down in our #mornpenmagbizlove bones: where there’s a will, there’s definitely a way forward, even when your doors are shut tight.

Jetty Road Brewery built and launched its online store within 48 hours of lockdown. Then came a ‘virtual

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tinnie tasting’ with its head brewer via Zoom and the repurposing of the restaurant as a warehouse with a takeaway bottle shop open seven days a week.

Just around the corner, the guys at JimmyRum were getting their creative juices flowing after identifying the need for hand sanitiser for frontline workers and the community. They also linked up with artisanal producers to sell their product through the JimmyRum cellar door, and joint online masterclasses appeared.

Along the road, Hickinbotham of Dromana converted to takeaway drive-through wine, beer and food sales to maintain its two chefs and front-of-house manager with the help of the JobKeeper subsidy, while the team at Montalto introduced an online satellite shop where clients could order their favourites from the Piazza Café to heat and eat at home. Laneway Espresso began thinking way outside the box by creating music platforms on Spotify so customers could still listen to their ‘fave’ Laneway music while dining out.

So what’s next for these brilliant business chameleons as restrictions ease? Laneway Espresso is excited about expanding its takeaway platform and getting more

creative as in-house trading begins. Hickinbotham will continue its drive-through service and supplement it with small numbers of dine-in guests, while Montalto is looking forward to looking after its customers as soon as it is safe to do so. JimmyRum will produce soaps and candles and change its cellar door into an intermittent cocktail lounge, while Jetty Road Brewery will continue to collaborate with other Peninsula breweries and offer virtual brewery experiences.

Will hospitality ever look the same after COVID-19?

Maybe not, but there have been some positive outcomes. High on the list is the sense of connection with community that the aforementioned businesses have experienced and the meaningful interactions they’ve had with loyal customers. Support has been strong. Time to review business models, explore new ideas and collaborate with other businesses has also been a bonus.

We take our hat off to all our hospitality haunts that continue to come up with the delicious goods even when the odds are against them. You know where to find them.

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The future of our orange-bellied parrots is just a little brighter after Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park recently released 13 captive-bred parrots near Western Port Bay. This is the first time parrots have been released in this area and involves a worldfirst training regimen for these critically endangered birds.

The parrots spent two months before their release in a large aviary where they received daily re-call training to their food station in a bid to instil site fidelity – the tendency to return to or remain in a particular area. “The parrots responded extremely well to the training,” said Moonlit Sanctuary’s life sciences manager, Lisa Tuthill. “We consulted several international and local animal behaviourists to tailor a program for the parrots and we are thrilled with how the pre-release training progressed.”

The parrots were also able to be exposed to wind and rain, and gain awareness of birds of prey nearby.

“Initially the parrots reacted with confused and random flight when a bird of prey such as a goshawk approached the aviary,” Lisa said. “However, quite quickly the parrots learnt to camouflage themselves on the grass in the aviary whenever a bird of prey appeared, so the training will help them survive better in the wild.”

Tracking devices were fitted to some of the parrots before their release so their whereabouts could be monitored. Several have since been observed feeding on saltmarsh, roosting in mangroves and also interacting with local blue-winged parrots.

“The parrots are using the landscape just as we had hoped,” said Moonlit Sanctuary’s avian threatened species co-ordinator, Ashley Herrod. “We are excited at the prospect of naturally-migrating parrots arriving in Western Port Bay and joining up with the release birds, which is one of the main aims of the broader project.”

Moonlit Sanctuary director Michael Johnson said the release was only possible thanks to two environmentally-dedicated landowners who allowed the sanctuary to build the aviary on their property next to the parrots’ saltmarsh habitat.

The release is part of the four-year orange-bellied parrot mainland release trial, which aims to establish the parrots in suitable habitat in Victoria and attract naturally-migrating parrots to these sites. It is a joint project led by DELWP and Zoos Victoria.

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Comedy gold grows horns down south Words are falling like saccharin-coated swords somewhere in Balnarring Beach. Dropping like laughter bombs across the page, ready to guffaw and cackle-crackle through your internet browser or on to your living room floor via the box. AFI award-winner Trudy Hellier has been hunkering down and throwing words around on the Mornington Peninsula for 10 years and she wouldn’t have it any other way. This writer and actor – think performing in more than 40 productions including Blue Heelers, Round the Twist, Dr Blake, Frontline and Sunshine – has been renting a beachside shack with other creative cohorts and the result has been more than productive. The AWGIE Award and RE Ross Trust Award recipient explains: “I spent holidays as a teen at Merricks Beach with friends, exploring the rock pools and nature reserve. They were long summer days. We’d just take off and roam. I came back to the Peninsula when I was in my 20s, and when I

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had my own kids, you know, you just want them to have what you’ve had, don’t you? We found a classic ‘50s house with an amazing view of Balnarring Beach. I’ve been using the space as a holiday home and a writers’ room. My colleagues and I go down to workshop scripts.

There might be six or seven of us and we work long hours developing plot, characters and formulating ideas. It’s great because we can spend uninterrupted hours, unlike my home in St Kilda East where day-to-day life interrupts.

I take long walks on the beach, which gives me clarity and the space for new ideas to come in. The physical side of being in such a beautiful environment is very therapeutic.

I’ve been working mainly on female-driven projects since writing my short film Break and Enter and love working collaboratively. I mentor Victorian College of the Arts screenwriting students and always advise them, ‘You’ve got to find your peers; they will keep you alive’.”

Trudy comes with some real centre-stage writing and acting grunt. Aside, you can hear the pens scratching and the in-the-wings boards clacking. Her play The Furies, which was co-written with Elise McCredie, developed through MTC and funded by Australia Council, premiered off Broadway in New York in 2006. Her short film Foul Play screened at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and her hilarious web series Little Acorns, co-created with Maria Theodorakis and funded

by Screen Australia, hits all the comedy gold spots thanks to a quick-witted script and cast including Emily Taheny and Rachel Griffiths. Her latest drama SHIT, which is based on a Patricia Cornelius play and directed by herself and Susie Dee, was shot in three weeks and is currently in the editing stages.

Trudy continues: “SHIT is another female-led project. We raised the money ourselves, had a 90 per cent female cast and crew and just got it shot between the fires and the COVID-19 lockdown. We recently viewed the first cut. It was really funny – four of us in the editing studio at night-time, sitting 1.5m apart with our own lunch boxes. I can’t wait to get back to Balnarring. We’ve just got funding from Film Victoria to develop a six-by-30minute comedy series set in a nail salon and we’ll be workshopping it there. And walking the trails with the dog. And going to the beach. And mushrooming.”

Thumbs up to that. En garde!

LIZ ROGERS Above left: Trudy Hellier. Above right; Trudy Hellier, left, with Sky Davies, Peta Brady, Nikki Wilks and Sarah Ward.

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Among the disheartening news and uncertain times, there is a beacon of light in Jess Bal’s Facebook group, Mornington Peninsula Kindness. Kate Sears speaks to Jess about heartwarming posts sharing small acts of kindness that offer a peaceful break in everyone’s

newsfeeds, while others post about how grateful they are to receive a swap or donation of much-needed items made possible via the power of the group.

How did Mornington Peninsula Kindness begin?

At the beginning of self-isolation in mid-March, I noticed on my own personal social media, people started reaching out for support and a need for general household items. However, I was also seeing people do the opposite, posting their willingness to help and sharing of their goods. Therefore my aim was to create a safe space where these people could interact and help one another without having met. What better way to connect through a time of isolation than through social media. Mornington Peninsula Kindness was created for people in need, people who are able to help and people who believe kindness can go a long way.

How quickly did it grow?

I originally started adding my own friends’ list to the group. It then multiplied within days from people sharing and adding their own friends’ lists. Within one week of being active, Mornington Peninsula Kindness had already reached 2500 members. I was completely blown away by the clear need for something so simple yet effective in our community. After one month of being active, Mornington Peninsula Kindness had reached 4500 members. My philosophy for this group is the more people who have access to different opportunities of support, the better.

Could you tell us a little about yourself?

I have grown up most of my life on the Mornington Peninsula.

I completed my schooling at Dromana College and have been a senior netball player for the Dromana Football Netball Club. I have coached young people in netball and worked as a local youth worker. I am now a health and PE teacher who loves nothing more than living by the water.

How has the Mornington Peninsula Kindness experience been for you?

Honestly, it’s the members that make this group. The compassion, empathy and overall support that I have seen from hundreds of people in our community has just been incredible. Through such a worrying and unknowing time I have witnessed people donate food, baby products, toilet paper, clothes and more. Providing a space for our community to not only help in the physical aspect but a place to share kind messages, heart-warming stories and local business support has been the most fulfilling.

Do you have a favourite post?

A post that stands out is one that I shared that was requested by an anonymous member. This member was reaching for support as they were struggling with their current circumstance. Mornington Peninsula Kindness was then flooded with offerings, guidance, support, gift vouchers etc. This member ended up making herself known to the group as she was just overwhelmed with the generosity.

Find this wonderful and inspirational page on Facebook @Mornington Peninsula Kindness

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Gin’s the tonic for these tough times Please join us in raising a glass to World Gin Day on Saturday, June 13, when gin-lovers far and wide will unite to celebrate their favourite drop. We’re pretty serious about it and we hope you’ll join in. It’ll be gin-tastic, we promise.

To join the global celebration of all things gin, grab a member of your household, a few friends or call up your favourite gin-swigging partner to try a new brand of gin or discover a new cocktail recipe that could soon become a new favourite. Make a night of it by ordering some Peninsula gin and researching some new cocktail recipes. However, we suggest you stir your martini, not shake it. Despite James Bond’s famous “shaken, not stirred” line, most bartenders disagree and actually recommend a stirred martini instead because the shaking prompts too much dilution. But don’t take our word for it, why not test the theory yourself – responsibly, of course.

The famous gin and tonic first grew in popularity in the British colonies because the quinine in the tonic water was found to be a potent deterrent to malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Yet the bitterness of the quinine was found to be unpalatable, so gin was added to make it taste better. Now you’ve got a little fun fact to share during your drinks night.

Not that you’ve ever needed a legitimate excuse to enjoy a cheeky gin and tonic, but this day also provides a chance to have a cute date night in or get a group of friends together on your favourite video call provider to have some virtual cocktails and prepare for a gin-laced party. Now the only question that remains is will you enjoy your gin in a fancy homemade cocktail, neat, or the classic way with some tonic? We’d vote for all three because it’s good luck, right?

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Dromana recruit Chooka, centre, in preseason action for Carrum Patterson Lakes against Chelsea Heights.

MPNFL tackles COVID-19 outbreak and competition expansion Bustin’ at the chops, local footy prodigies will soon be able to unleash their lockdown frustration after training resumed on May 25 and a possible 10-week season was considered. The COVID-19 outbreak blew the whistle on the pre-season, forcing bans on both training and games, but with the introduction of return-to-training protocols, a mid-July start has been mooted.

AFL South East chief executive officer Shaun Connell said: “This is a positive step forward and provides an opportunity for clubs to re-engage with their participants, but in no way is it a guarantee to a returnto-play position.”

Some keen football-goers took to social media, voicing “come on people, find a way to play”, but Sorrento president Bernie Balmer publicly called for the season to be scrapped amid financial viability concerns about

crowd attendance. Mr Connell says the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League will continue to consult with presidents about a season restart “to determine what support is needed”.

While the focus has shifted to COVID-19, preparation for the MPNFL’s hyped third division introduction remains under consideration after an expression of interest process led by a working group last year.

Asked whether Chelsea Heights, Carrum Patterson Lakes, Skye and Frankston may fit the criteria for Division 3, Mr Connell wouldn’t discuss “what approaches we did or didn’t have last year”. Previously AFL South East declared the MPNFL competition could expand to Divisions 1 and 2, each with 10 clubs, and a further eight clubs accounting for Division 3.

Transcending generational barriers at the heart of every community is footy, and its future in 2020 remains a topical discussion.

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Sun rises on a new Anzac Day tradition This year’s Anzac Day was the first since the Diggers returned from World War I that went ahead without the traditional dawn service, national ceremony and veterans’ march. Instead, there were private commemorative services from across Australia on Saturday, April 25, that were streamed online and televised across the nation. ( 14

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After an idea was floated on social media that people could gather on their balconies, beside their letter boxes or in their driveways to ‘stand together’ while remaining 1.5m apart, the public and RSL spread the concept of standing outside for a minute’s silence at 6am to commemorate together. It was here at dawn that Last Post could be heard from all directions as portable radios and speakers dotted across streets came together as one.

The low light was complete with candles and wreaths.

A few musicians across the Peninsula were said to have sounded Last Post, to the delight of their neighbours,

which added to the emotional scene – a profound scene that was happening across the nation no doubt.

A group of neighbours in Hastings arranged to stand on their nature strip, which included six ADF members and several veterans.

“It was a very moving and special service despite the COVID-19 limitations that have been placed on the community,” said Gary Swanton. “If anything, this morning’s service created yet another Anzac memory.”

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Join the wave to save our oceans On Monday, June 8, people across the planet will mark World Oceans Day by calling on our governments to commit to 30x30 – a global target of protecting 30 per cent of our land and oceans by 2030.

While we’re waiting for our leaders to lead, there are actions we can all take to help preserve the big blue. Amanda Laverty, from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program, says we should first follow the 4Rs: refuse unnecessary single-use items such as plastic straws; reduce the amount of waste we produce by choosing products with less packaging; reuse items and choose reusables over disposables; and recycle as much as possible.

Amanda has compiled a list of eight simple steps to help make our oceans cleaner and secure the future of the life they support – including us: • Bring a bag with you when you shop; • Invest in a reusable water bottle; • Take your own reusable cup when you head out for a coffee; • Refuse single-use items; • Avoid products with microbeads; • Shop in bulk and choose larger containers over multiple smaller ones; • Recycle what waste you can and put the rest in the bin; and, • Compost at home to cut the amount of waste sent to landfill and reduce the chance of it becoming marine debris.

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Showering at the beach helped Helena Blomeley draw attention to the need for suitable showers for the homeless.

Connecting the chains to assist Frankston’s needy It was a mere four years ago that Helena Blomeley launched the charity Donation Chain.

Returning to her hometown of Frankston after working in crisis care for almost a decade and living all over Australia, she was shocked to find that nothing seemed to have improved too much during her absence. People still slept on the streets, charities had closed, and there were no suitable showers for the homeless.

A single mum to two children, Helena was on her way home from the hospital on Boxing Day in 2015 with her newborn daughter when she noticed a man barely visible in the bushes. She calls him Mr N and had crossed paths with him in her teens. Helena realised he’d been sleeping rough for almost a decade. Something needed to change.

“Who would give him a chance with the way he smelt?” she asks. “How was he supposed to get a job when most people wouldn’t even make eye contact with him?

How was he supposed to find a home when he was so outcast? People get stuck in the cycle. After driving past him, I couldn’t sleep. Here I was bringing a child into the world and Mr N was still struggling to survive.”

To draw attention to the issue, Helena spent seven days with no change of clothes nor a normal hygiene regimen.

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reply was: ‘Well, if I was homeless I’d just shower down at the beach for free.’ On the last day I showered at the beach to prove it wasn’t an option. It was freezing; it was out in the open with no privacy.

“Donation Chain was launched New Year’s Day 2016.

The aim was to build a shower in Frankston. The more people I spoke to, the more people wanted to help. I may have launched an idea, but it was the community that volunteered their time to make it a reality.” With Frankston City Council and the Federal Government each contributing $15,000 for the project, the Frankston Comfort Station was opened last December to provide showers for homeless people, who are also given a towel, toiletries, socks and underwear, and fresh fruit.

It’s currently open each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 12.30-2.30pm; Helena’s goal is to have it open every day.

“We have been working closely with Dressed For Success and Groomed To Go, which provides free clothing by appointment to people in need so after a shower they can get a change of clothes if needed. Warwick Smith, the owner of Breathe Hair in Frankston, provides haircuts to our clients after a shower.”

Visit www.donationchain.org.au to find out more; you can donate at Carrum Downs Bendigo Bank, Carrum Downs Shopping Centre, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs; Frankston Bendigo Bank, at 3-5 Thompson St, Frankston; and Ebdale Community Centre, 20 Ebdale St, Frankston; the account details are Bendigo Bank BSB. 633000; account No. 170102214; customer name DONATION CHAIN INC. KATE SEARS www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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Danielle Binks grew up on the Mornington Peninsula, and the idyllic location became her muse for her debut middle-grade novel, The Year the Maps Changed. As a writer, reviewer, agent, book blogger and youth literature advocate, she has her hands full. In 2017 she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement. It won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (ages 13+) and was shortlisted for the 2018 Gold Inky Awards.

The Year the Maps Changed is a coming-of-age story set on the Peninsula and based on real events in Australia’s not-too-distant past. It follows Fred, who lost her mother when she was six and is being raised by her Pop and stepfather Luca. But with her Pop recovering from a fall and Luca’s girlfriend, Anika, having just moved in, Fred’s family life is a mess. To make matters worse, Fred discovers that Luca and Anika are having a baby. Then just as Fred’s world is spinning out of control, more than 400 Kosovar-Albanian refugees arrive during the night to be housed in the former Point Nepean Quarantine Station near her home. Their fate becomes entwined with Fred and her family, and everyone’s lives are changed.

“This book took five years to research and write, but in many ways it’s been two decades in the making,” said Danielle. “In 1999 I was also in Year 6, the same as Fred in the book, and I do have only the vaguest memories of Operation Safe Haven – the biggest humanitarian exercise undertaken by the Australian Government when they welcomed some 6000 Kosovar refugees into ‘safe havens’ around the country, including the abandoned quarantine station.”

In The Year the Maps Changed, the refugees’ sudden arrival throws the entire community into a frenzy. There are some who wish to assist the refugees, while others

resent them being there at all. This further stresses the refugees, whose ‘safe haven’ is inadequate for their needs, especially for the elderly, infirm, the children and the pregnant women.

The novel’s underlying message stresses the importance of children engaging in world events, and that expressing opinions and thinking for themselves is key to them becoming politically and socially minded. It’s a tender exploration of children growing up and understanding their place in the greater world.

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“The old writer’s advice is to write what you know; I didn’t do that exactly,” said Danielle. “I wrote instead what I wanted to know. I wanted to remember this time from the depths of my childhood, when the outside world came to my back door, it seemed. And in writing and researching, I found it to be a turning point in Australia’s policies and the blueprint for how our government and society still treats asylum seekers today – when we went from offering permanent resettlement to only temporary asylum.”

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Keepers offer creatures comfort as animals pine for the public Like a lot of Peninsula businesses, the staff and owners of Moonlit Sanctuary are looking forward to opening their doors and welcoming back their customers – but it’s not only the humans who are feeling the effects of social distancing.

The keepers at the sanctuary say the animals are accustomed to routines and schedules that include hanging out with their human visitors, and some that are used to close human interaction with visitors when they take part in encounters and presentations are missing their human fan club.

“We were doing public encounters each day with our koalas, wombats and snakes, among other animals, so they are used to a lot of attention and it helps to keep them mentally stimulated,” said life sciences manager Lisa Tuthill. “For animals that are accustomed to seeing people nearly every day of the year, this massive change to their daily routine is being felt.

“It’s now about maintaining our new normal and filling the gap that the visitors would otherwise fill with more animal enrichment and keepers and staff spending more time behaving like sanctuary visitors. The keepers are making an effort to keep to the usual schedules to minimise any disruption to the animals’ routines.”

One Moonlit office staff member said she never felt so popular during her recent visit. “The cockatoos, who are very intelligent animals, were especially pleased to see me, all rushing over to chat away with a chorus of ‘Hello’ and ‘Who’s a good boy?’ They’re like, ‘Where are my humans?’

Even the wombats, who are solitary creatures, all popped out of their burrows and rushed to the edges of their enclosures to say hello.”

According to sanctuary owner and director Michael Johnson, some animals are continuing to turn up for their scheduled appearances despite having no visitors. “The kangaroos and dingoes particularly seem to be missing people,” Mr Johnson said. “They really enjoy interacting

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with our visitors, and some of our animals miss being able to show off their talents and learned behaviours.

“Our visitors provide a fantastic real-life enrichment for the animals, and some of our social animals are very aware that things have changed but don’t understand why. We believe

meeting each other is as engaging for many of our species as it is for the visitors.”

Moonlit Sanctuary is home to more than 400 animals, and while all are fit and well as the pandemic continues, there is no doubt they will be happy to see visitors return.

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Mum spreads her wings in a new direction

Four years ago, Mornington Peninsula Magazine interviewed Jade Szonyi, an international flight attendant, mother of two and a travel blogger with a rising Instagram profile. With the travel industry hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, we speak to her again as her life changes direction. Her story has much to teach us about human resilience and adaptation in the flight path of change.

What was your working life like six months ago?

I was taking one to two overseas trips a month to destinations like the US, Hong Kong and Singapore. I guess you could call it a ‘worldly’ lifestyle. I was attending yoga studios around the world, eating at local markets and absorbing different cultures.

How did you learn that Qantas would need to stand down staff?

The letter was emailed. I didn’t really have an emotive response. I just jumped on Facebook and said I’m in a position to help others and mentioned I was looking for work. Later I learned Woolworths was in need of customer service-focused

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staff as supermarkets were extremely busy with people panic buying. Qantas and Woolworths are points partners and have a great relationship. Ironically, I’d even crewed a Woolworths Disney Qantas charter flight to Orlando earlier in the year. Basically, as a Qantas flight attendant all I had to do was click a link and enter my postcode for shifts at my local Woolies. I am very grateful I was given this opportunity.

What are the benefits of your new role?

I love the saying “We don’t always get what we want; we get what we need”. I am so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to drop deep into my community during this time. The power of connection and being able to show up and help in this capacity has been really rewarding. It’s been convenient working in my own country. It only takes me four minutes to get to work.

The opportunity to ground has also been beneficial to my health. I’d been flying for 16 years since I was 20 years old. Now I’m catching up on a lifetime of jet lag.

What have you learned about human nature working in an essential industry during a pandemic?

I’ve learned it doesn’t matter if you are boarding a first-class cabin or handing out baskets at your local Woolies. It’s all human connection, and a small chat

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and smile can impact someone. Some people entering the supermarket look so worried. When I reassure them the basket has just been cleaned I can see them instantly relax. It’s no different to helping a nervous flyer on board. Human behaviour is interesting. One lady shooed me because I think I got a bit too close to her standing on her green dot lining up for a register. I didn’t take it personally as I recognise people are worried and fearful. Sometimes people get caught up in their own heads and don’t realise they are forgetting their manners or basic social etiquette. I’ve also had some lovely people come through my register. It’s been quite social. I’ve served old school friends and neighbours.

Are there similarities between your Qantas role and your new job at Woolworths?

I show up. I treat people with respect. I do my job with grace. I know the power of human connection and a warm genuine smile.

Tell us about your blogging and Instagram influencer business.

I started Mum with Wings five years ago. I could see some families were ill-prepared when flying. I loved looking after families on board and making them comfortable, but once in the air there was only so

much I could do. Through my blog I shared my knowledge and helped families better prepare. I love travelling with my family and I wanted to share that passion.

I’m also very patriotic of my home region and I love sharing what’s on my doorstep on the Mornington Peninsula. Social media has given my family some amazing opportunities and I’m really grateful to my audience and try to give back with giveaways as much as I can. If a company contacts me to collaborate, I always ask if we can make it a giveaway. The energy exchange on social media can be a funny thing. I like to keep it moving in a positive direction – a giving circle.

Do you have any tips for embracing change?

Last year I did yoga teacher training and it has helped me in many ways. I really believe in the Yogic Values, The Yamas and Niyamsas make perfect sense. Showing up, doing things mindfully and leaving your ego at the door.

NADINE CRESSWELL-MYATT Jade’s Instagram account, mumwithwings, has more than 33,500 followers. It follows her life with husband Ben, their 10-yearold daughter Lottie, son Sol, who is seven, and their golden retriever Nelie, who is three.

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Friendship spans generations at Rosebrook SPONSORED EDITORIAL

The wonderful lifestyle teams at McKenzie Aged Care are dedicated to enriching the lives of their residents. Their monthly activities program offers an array of activities, events and outings that maintain physical movement, stimulate mental alertness, create social interaction and enable residents to do the things they love.

Keeping residents connected to their communities is an important aspect of coming into care, and one of the many ways McKenzie Aged Care incorporates this is by bringing generations together by connecting with surrounding schools.

Many residents of Rosebrook are keeping in touch with Padua School children by writing letters to them, while the children at Jetty Road Kindergarten have been sending beautiful drawings to the residents. This small act of kindness has touched the residents and inspired them to send back some artistic drawings of their own. What a lovely way to keep both McKenzie Aged Care residents and nearby schools engaged with the Rosebud community.

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Shanai Kellett paints story. This proud Cummeragunja Yorta Yorta artist and educator, whose roots spring from her mother’s mob on the banks of the Murray River to spread down south to Boon Wurrung/Bunurong country where the ocean clambers and crashes, breathes Indigenous artistry. As the only darkskinned child at Boneo Primary and one of the minority of dark-skinned girls at Rosebud High while she was growing up, childhood presented itself with both challenges and the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Now almost 30 and a proud science and Indigenous studies specialist teacher at Dromana Primary, Shanai is set to delve into her art with vim and vigour. She explains: “My mum, Kim Lampton, is an Aboriginal artist and taught me how to paint. She learnt from her uncle and is recognised for her sand paintings.” Kim’s maternal grandparents were the esteemed pastor Sir Doug and Lady Gladys Nicholls. Shanai continues: “I’ve always had a deep connection with nature and grew up on St Andrews and Rye back beaches with my younger sister swimming and surfing, and spent my holidays camping on the Murray in NSW with my mum’s ancestors learning about Aboriginal culture. I played a lot of sport as a kid and loved running and kicking the footy. Again, I was the only dark-skinned girl on the girls’ football team and sometimes I felt shamed, but Mum and Dad were

incredibly positive and always had my back.

“I was shy. After school, I got my Bachelor of Primary Education at the Monash University Peninsula campus.

It’s taken me three years to get the courage to even start an Instagram page to showcase my art. I donated one of my paintings to an exhibition to raise money for the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal but haven’t had a solo exhibition yet. My painting style is different from the more traditional form of dot painting. It’s more modern, and I use colour in a different way. I express my dots in different sizes while staying true to the traditional use of symbolism. My Shadows painting reflects Australia’s dark history to unite as one, while other work reminds us not to take life for granted. I try to express my environment in my painting; the dune middens, the sea. Everything I look at gives me some sort of inspiration because natural inspiration is everywhere here.”

So what’s next for this creative young woman who ran at state level, loves yoga and Pilates and has seen her time in isolation as the perfect excuse to pull out the paint and brushes to produce thousands of multicoloured dots? “Remote teaching has been really interesting. I’ve been going into school once a week. All the tables are separated, we are constantly sanitising our hands and only two people at a time are allowed in certain areas, but the extra time at home has given me the incentive to paint more. I also want to learn Yorta Yorta. Someone in the community has developed an app for people to learn the language. That, more painting, teaching the kids about Indigenous culture and anything physical that gives me the good endorphins and I’m there.”

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Ship rises from the ashes in a new role Kerosene-soaked timber provided excellent kindling for the fire that destroyed the ship Habitant at South Wharf in June 1894. The ship-rigged vessel was built of wood in Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1885.

In the mid-19th century, whale oil was replaced as a lamp fuel by several alternatives, but kerosene (paraffin in the UK) quickly became the preferred choice. Kerosene lamps provided a more satisfactory light than candles, and Australians depended on the fuel being brought here in sailing ships. At that time it was known in shipping circles as ‘case-oil’ because it was shipped in either 15-litre (four-gallon) or 18-litre (five-gallon) containers packed in pairs in wooden cases. Known to all as ‘kero tins’, these were square in section with flat sides, unlike the cylindrical petrol Fire rips through the Habitant at South Wharf. Image: drums.

Illustrated Australian News July 1894.

The Habitant had completed the unloading of her State Library of Victoria, 1772511 cargo when it is thought a crew member with a grudge against the captain lit the fire. The captain and his family escaped from the burning vessel only minutes before the fire spread to their accommodation. An official inquiry found “the ship had been wilfully fired, but the evidence did not disclose who was the incendiary”.

Another ship, the Jenny Harkness, loaded with 30,000 cases of kerosene – about half a million litres – was moored at the same wharf immediately behind the Habitant but was moved before the fire spread. Had the fire reached the Jenny Harkness there would have been a major disaster.

Despite the efforts of several fire brigades, the ship was destroyed. The outer hull, which remained sound, was sold at auction for £190 and converted into a floating dock. To make this possible, the bow was removed and a box-like structure was added with a door that could be lowered to allow vessels to be floated in while the dock was submerged. A steam engine with a boiler was installed to drive a pump that removed the water from the dock once the door was closed.

The Habitant began her new life as a floating dock in January 1896 and continued to provide docking for hundreds of vessels over the next 60 years.

BY MAURIE HUTCHINSON President, Peninsula Ship Society T: Maurie Hutchinson 9787 5780 E: mauriehutch@gmail.com The Peninsula Ship Society will not be meeting until further notice.

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Greenways: more than bricks and mortar SPONSORED EDITORIAL

Greenways has been the retirement village of choice on the Peninsula for more than 40 years. It’s easy to think that village life just happens organically.

It’s not that simple. Whether you’re a pioneer of the industry – like Greenways – or a new village down the road, it takes an enormous amount of work and commitment to create and maintain a thriving, happy and harmonious village community.

At Greenways, the village staff team go above and beyond. The team is led by Lesley Hemingway, the village’s much adored manager. Sandra Findlay looks after sales and new resident inquiries and Lee Monkhouse provides village office support. Roles aside, it is their can-do, friendly, caring, supportive and

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When choosing a village, there are many factors to consider. Top-class amenities,

beautifully refurbished accommodation, security, well-manicured grounds, handy location and affordability are all important. And Greenways ticks all these boxes. Yet a trusted, caring and involved staff team who truly understand and meet residents’ needs – like at Greenways – is also imperative. And very rare.

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Everyone needs a break sometimes SPONSORED EDITORIAL

For almost 90 years, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has worked with and supported people of all ages to live a good life. That means ensuring those who need support and a break when they are caring for a loved one can access a local service.

BSL has offered respite care and social connections to the community for more than 30 years and proudly continues to do so during the COVID-19 outbreak, with strict additional infection control measures to keep everyone safe and well.

The Banksia Frankston Respite Centre is truly a home away from home. As one of the only cottage-style respite residences in the area, guests enjoy delicious meals, comfortable beds and a range of daily social activities, all in a warm and welcoming environment.

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clients, families and carers, to understand their personal requirements and offer respite care that’s tailored to fit their needs and wishes.

As dementia care specialists, highly qualified nurses and staff are trained to deliver support that focuses on individual preferences. Staff work with carers to replicate home routines to avoid confusion or disruption, and offer guests the opportunity to engage with others and to develop new social connections through recreational activities.

Banksia Frankston Respite Services is funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Support for Carers Program and Home Care Packages.

Everyone needs a break and extra support sometimes.

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Comet just one of June’s

heavenly highlights

The first event this month is a penumbral lunar eclipse on June 6 in the early morning near dawn. During this eclipse, the moon becomes immersed in the penumbral cone of the Earth without touching Earth’s shadow (umbra). The moon will be closest to the centre of the shadow at 5.24am. However, a penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see because the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the moon.

There is no shortage of interesting objects to view from southern latitudes this month. A good place to start is the constellation Scorpius, which contains the stunning open clusters M6 and M7. They sit not far from the Scorpion’s tail, and a pair of binoculars shows them very clearly.

Scorpius’s brightest star is the orange-red Antares, a supergiant star with a diameter about 800 times that of our own star, the sun.

Looking north, the globular cluster M13 in Hercules is a spectacular sight through a Pictured: A diagram of a penumbral lunar eclipse.

Top: Gripped in the claw of the constellation Scorpius sits the reflection nebula DG 129, a cloud of gas and dust that reflects light from nearby bright stars. This infrared view of the nebula was captured by NASA’s Wide-field

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Infrared Survey Explorer. Photo courtesy NASA Centre: NGC 6334 – also known as the Cat’s Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64 – is an emission nebula and star-forming region in the constellation Scorpius.

Bottom: Westerlund 2 is a giant star cluster in the vast

large-aperture telescope, which will show it as a ball of thousands of stars. There are also plenty of interesting clusters to look at in Ophiuchus.

Looking south you will be met with a rich variety of objects visible to just the naked eye, or through binoculars or a small telescope. M22 in the constellation Sagittarius is an impressive magnitude 5.1 globular cluster, while the emission nebula M8, also known as the Lagoon Nebula, can be seen through binoculars as a glowing patch.

Also in our skies is comet C/2019 U6 Lemmon, which has the potential to become easily visible through binoculars during June. On June 1 you will find it in Canis Major, then the comet moves into Hydra on June 15. On June 23 it will be very close to Alphard in Hydra. The comet may then appear at its brightest, easily visible through binoculars and possibly the naked eye from a dark site.

For further information about the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, including public stargazing nights, event bookings and membership, please visit the society’s Facebook page, or website at www.mpas.asn.au NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society

star-forming region Gum 29 (NGC 3247, also known as the Whirling Dervish Nebula). The cluster and nebula lie in the direction of the southern constellation Carina about 20,000 light-years from Earth. Centre and bottom photos by MPAS member Steve Mohr

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Beds for Tails gets the woof of approval Situated on 58 peaceful acres (23ha) on the idyllic Mornington Peninsula, Beds for Tails is a boutique dog boarding and daycare centre that prides itself on only taking in a limited number of dogs at one time so it can provide the highest level of care. Based in Bittern, its services include dog washing, grooming, exercise, socialisation and laundering of pet bedding.

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Co-owners Christoph Bruechert, who runs the nearby Bombora Downs horse stud, and Rebecca Schwerdfeger, a theatre nurse, are both serious dog-lovers, and Christoph is rarely without a dog by his side at work or play. They bought the business from long-time owners Steve Grantham and Ange Germano as an adjunct to the broodmare agistment farm.

Providing 24/7 care for all dogs, Beds for Tails is managed by Sarah Vaughan and her sidekick Finn, a young kelpie, and they both love to welcome and spoil the guests. With floor heating in winter, misted

cooling in summer, large grassed runs and lots of toys, Beds for Tails is the ultimate dog boarding establishment – but it is Sarah’s attention to her guests that sets it apart and allows the dogs to enjoy their surroundings and the company of others during playtime. Beds for Tails very quickly becomes their second home, with return guests very happy to be back.

With people transitioning from the workfrom-home lifestyle and back to the office, dogs who have become accustomed to full-time company might get a little out of sorts with the change in routine. Beds for Tails suggests that a day or two each week of doggy day care may help them adjust.

Day care is available from 7am-6pm, and Beds for Tails’ loyalty scheme means your 10th visit is free.

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It’s time we gave nature a helping hand Since 1974, World Environment Day has been the most renowned day for environmental action. Every year on June 5, it’s celebrated by engaging everyone to focus their efforts on a current pressing environmental issue. This year, the theme is biodiversity. It’s a concern that is both urgent and existential. From recent events such as the bushfires in Brazil, the US and Australia to the locust infestations across East Africa – and now a pandemic – it all demonstrates the interdependence of humans and the web of life in which we exist.

It would appear that nature is sending us a message in these exceptional times: in order to care for ourselves, we must care for nature. It’s time to wake up, to take notice and to raise our voices. Now is the time to build back better for the planet and its people. This World Environment Day, it’s time for nature.

Ultimately, World Environment Day offers a global platform for encouraging positive change. It’s also clear that global change does in turn require a global community. It’s suggested that businesses should create greener models; farmers and manufacturers should grow and make more sustainably; individuals should think about the way they consume; governments should safeguard wild spaces; educators should inspire students to live sustainably, and our youth should become passionate about their green future. The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature.

This year will see more of a digitally focused celebration, so visit www. worldenvironmentday.global to stay informed as we unite for nature.

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Whole Lotto love for Tatts winner Tower Hill Lotto owner Alan Anderson (pictured) is delighted the first Division 1-winning Tattslotto ticket he sold since owning the business has gone to a Frankston retiree. “We are so happy a local has won,” Alan said. “We have a fantastic and loyal customer base and so it’s great to know we’ve played a part in making a difference in someone’s life. We hope the win will assist in making all of their dreams come true.”

Alan said he was planning to decorate his Frankston-Flinders Rd store with balloons after selling one of the 11 entries that each won $1.8 million in the May 9 draw.

“We are hopeful our customers will be as excited as we are knowing we’ve sold a major prize.”

Frankston’s newest millionaire said he would share his windfall with his children as well as renovate his home and relax in retirement. “I’m still coming down to earth,” the man said after his win. “When I saw I had won I couldn’t believe it. I called my son straight away and I was so flustered he said ‘Dad, you’re not having a heart attack are you?’ He came around just to make sure I wasn’t bullshitting him.

“I’m going to give half to my kids so they can pay off their mortgages and set themselves up with new cars. I’m going to use some to do renovations on my house so I’ll be able to enjoy living here for the rest of my retirement, then I am going to put the rest into my super and relax knowing I’m covered.

“Unfortunately we can’t do much to celebrate at the moment while we are all self-isolating, but once it is all over I’m going to visit my family and celebrate with them.”

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Cycle safely with a regular service A bike service should always be on the mind of every cyclist or parent of a cyclist so that they can get the most of out of their ride, and of course be safe.

Peninsula Star Cycles knows that regular maintenance and servicing is vital for the smooth running and longevity of your bike. Ultimately, it’s to reduce the likelihood of a mechanical issue for a safer ride – so regular checks should be carried out.

Peninsula Star Cycles offers a free health check of your bike by one of the team’s expert mechanics, who will indicate whether your bike needs a service and what work needs to be carried out.

And don’t forget to grab some Muc-Off cleaner to keep your bike gleaming.

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Success virtually guaranteed

When Chisholm Institute’s sixth annual Tech Games Fest came up against the COVID-19 pandemic, it was hardly surprising that organisers would turn to technology to allow the highly popular event to go ahead.

And so they did: for the first time, the entire event will be live streamed from Chisholm’s Frankston campus from June 27-29.

The three-day TGF is an opportunity for secondary school students, their parents and members of the public who are interested in gaming and technology to learn and network with other like-minded people and industry representatives, and get information about a career in the information and communications technology industry.

This year TGF will be hosting a hackathon in conjunction with Frankston Foundry. Hackathon developers will showcase completed projects on stage via the live stream. TGF will also feature gaming, networking, programming, virtual reality, ethical hacking, pop culture, card and board games, e-sports tournaments, video games, talks from industry sponsors and more, including the popular cosplay competition.

“TGF is a place where anyone can find out about the latest technology, feel part of a community, and get ideas of where they could go in their career or what they could be connected to,” said co-ordinator Andrew Owen.

“Chisholm is the ideal place for TGF because of its courses, and its feel and approach to ICTrelated fields.”

There are also opportunities for students to participate virtually in TGF as volunteers or placement for work experience.

TGF will be live streamed daily from 10am to 6pm, and registration is essential – just go to www.chisholm.edu.au/tgf and follow the links. TGF is free to take part in but a gold coin donation to nominated charity TLC for Kids is encouraged.

Further information and booking details are available at www.chisholm.edu.au/tgf

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Jim’s got a heart big enough for two For Jim Mavrogiannis, Lilly the American staffy came into his life purely by accident. “Lucky for me, when I met my fiancé, Rhiannon, it was a package deal and I not only got my soon-tobe-wife but also Lilly and our cat Willow along with her,” said Jim. This black beauty, who is turning five this year, is full of personality and clearly loves the camera. Jim describes her as behaving like a little human, including the time she chucked a classic ‘staffy tantrum’ because she didn’t like the idea of Jim going on an overseas holiday. So the little lass took the situation into her own paws and proceeded to chew up his passport.

How can you get mad at that face, though?

Lilly’s a smarty pants and wants everyone to know it. Once in Sydney she escaped from a friend’s yard and ran away – straight to the pet café.

Those doggy cappuccino cravings are real! Rhiannon and Jim got a call from the café saying she was there

receiving all of the pats and being fed by everyone.

Now Lilly’s scored her own café because her new dad owns Laneway Espresso Dromana. So it’s no surprise that Lilly gets special treatment. She’s always excited to stop by for pats from her paparazzi, and her personal chef serves up a bowl of ham or bacon.

The people most susceptible to her puppy dog eyes are without a doubt Jim’s parents. They’re serial offenders at feeding her too many treats when she stops by for a visit. Being very well fed doesn’t stop this cheeky chick from sneaking everything – she’s a little pig in a dog’s body.

“One time we had friends over and she ate an entire wheel of camembert cheese. We only noticed when she had finished and got to the crackers and we could hear her crunching them!”

We at Mornington Peninsula Magazine first fell in love with Lilly when she stole the show in Laneway Espresso Dromana’s editorial in Eat. Drink Mornington Peninsula 2020 – complete with the pair in matching denim jackets. “She gets recognised

sometimes from that picture. She’s a little bit famous in the pet world now and I swear she knows it. Her face is now on some of the Laneway Espresso shirts we sell.”

The denim jacket is her favourite look but she’s not the biggest fan of dressing up. It’s all about the accessories, like a cute scarf on her collar when she goes out on the town. It’s her go-to look to make her appear more approachable because some people are apprehensive about staffies as a breed – plus she gets more pats when she’s fashionable.

This princess spends most nights on her human parents’ bed, often sleeping horizontally across it with her legs in the air while Jim and Rhiannon are almost falling off the sides. When it’s time for a date night, Lilly will sit near the door and look at the couple with a sad expression to make them feel guilty about going out without her.

She’s an actor in training too. If you pretend to shoot at her and say “Bang!

Bang!” she plays dead – but only if you have food. Yep, typical staffy!

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I spy nature If the kids have maxed out their screen time, have some pent-up energy to burn off or simply need to get a bit of fresh air out in the garden, we’ve got a scavenger hunt to keep them entertained – for a little while at least. Whether school is back in full swing and they miss home activities, you’re working from home and need some peace and quiet or it’s just time for some fun, this activity is a practical game that will delight and educate.

Depending on their age, set up the kids with an old camera or smartphone.

Now they can learn new camera skills and discover there’s more to photography than just taking selfies by snapping as many of the items on our list as they can. Make sure to use our checklist to keep track of how many they’ve found already, and if they’re old enough they can have the satisfaction of ticking off each item as they go. If you’d like a few copies of the checklist, you can print some more by visiting our website and typing ‘Scavenger hunt’ in the search bar – yes, your search begins here!

If you’d like to add a little competitive edge to the hunt, make the first one to complete the list the winner. You could also judge their photographs on creativity and style.

For the chance to have your child’s best photograph in the running to appear in our next issue, send your favourite photographs and their name to editorial@mpmag.com.au And above all, have fun!

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All signs point to hoppy days ahead Wildlife lovers on the Peninsula are jumping for joy at the success of a project designed to reduce the number of kangaroos killed on our roads. Four solar-powered signs were installed on Red Hill roads last year to warn motorists of the presence of kangaroos in the area, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Sam Hearn said the initiative had proved a success.

“The project evaluation has already shown a significant reduction in kangaroo roadkill and also a reduction in vehicle speeds along the project roads,” Cr Hearn said. “We hope this signage will continue

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to inform and educate road users of wildlife risks associated with Peninsula rural roads and encourage safer driver behaviour.”

The project was paid for by a $30,000 grant from the TAC’s Wildlife Electronic Signage project and $10,000 from the Shire. The Australian Wildlife Protection Council was a project partner, and the Nepean Greens and Red Hill South Landcare Group also supported the project.

Cr David Gill, who was a strong advocate for the project on behalf of the Red Hill Ward community, said: “Community concerns regarding kangaroos and other fauna being killed on our rural roads have been significant for some time. These new signs will help contribute towards both saving human life and the protection of our dwindling wildlife.”

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Education delivery adapts during change Even in the midst of a global pandemic, students have continued to learn new skills and work towards their qualifications at Chisholm Institute of TAFE.

The Institute’s teaching and support staff moved quickly to adapt to online learning, which has allowed most of their 27,000 students to study at home. Some teaching areas, such as early childhood education and allied health, have been able to use interactive online content for course delivery in Term 2. Others, like building and construction, have used a mix of online and workplace training.

Some students have since been able to return to campuses to complete practical work and assessments, with social distancing in place.

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Learning Design and Technology manager Shane Knights said teachers had adapted to remote delivery very quickly. “We’ve provided a Cloud Classroom (Zoom) for cohorts who needed to transition to remote learning, and a high percentage of teachers have reached out to learn how to use it,” Mr Knights said.

Dental teacher Jill Ford said her students had responded well to online classes. “I have a box of instruments and materials at home too so I can still demonstrate,” Ms Ford said. “Several of my students discussed how participating in the evening session eased the pressure.”

Disability and NDIS specialist teacher Trudy Firth, who has been running labs online, said some of her students were initially nervous about using technology, but after she helped them via one-on-one video calls, they were now “flying”.

With the support of the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation, Chisholm has been able to lend laptops and internet dongles to students who were struggling financially.

While students will gradually move back to campus delivery where possible, online and blended delivery will be here to stay for some courses.

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It appears that nature has been putting on a show for Peninsula photographer Steve Brown during his daily walks throughout the current COVID-19 climate. His walks have been nothing short of interesting, and as an avid photographer his camera is always at the ready.

Some days a cool change caught Steve off guard with a sudden chilly wind and the darkest of dark clouds threatening to open at any moment. A storm on Sunday, April 5, saw the Mornington Pier set for a wild day. The true velocity of the powerful waves makes for some striking photographs (1, 2 & 3) and is impressive in its power.

On Thursday, April 16, when others retreated indoors, the true performance began and Steve was there to capture the transformation from a sun-filled day at the beach to a moody seascape at the Frankston foreshore (4 & 5).

Almost a month later, on Tuesday, May 15, a sunset stunned walkers with its vibrant colours and stark contrast from the earlier stormy weather at the Frankston foreshore (6 & 7).

If you’ve captured nature showing off, tag us at @mornpenmag on Instagram to show off your photography skills.

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Oskar Proy tells us why Oskar Proy caught our eye when he won the Teenage category of The Voice of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in 2016. His passion for music then saw this former Padua College student singing on The Voice Australia two years later. Kate Sears speaks to Oskar after the release of his debut single, Tell Me Why.

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How has your career panned out since we last spoke?

I’ve been busy releasing my first album, Sticks and Milestones, creating new music in the studio, playing many gigs and working on improving my craft. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had opportunities to open for many esteemed artists such as Daryl Braithwaite, Reece Mastin, Taylor Sheridan, The Pierce Brothers and Lee Kernaghan. My main goal, while creating my newest collection of music, has been to ‘find my sound’. My new single, Tell Me Why, holds a special place in my heart as it is the first song to come out of this new project and is an excellent representation of the direction I am heading as an artist. It’s now on all platforms, and I’m so thankful for all of the support it has received so far from everyone. As an independent artist, every single share, playlist save and listen means so much to me. I’m just really excited to finally be sharing Tell Me Why with the world.

What is this song about and what inspired you to write it?

Tell Me Why explores the themes of working through the monotonous day-to-day routines of everyday work life and how we work to make money that tends to end up being spent on dumb things more than we’d hope.

The chorus of the song represents the questioning of why we continue to do this to ourselves. Due to this COVID-19 pandemic, I also thought that the concept of questioning ‘why’ was coincidently very fitting in our current situation. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have been guided again by my producer, mix engineer and friend Andy Shanahan with this single.

How was it launching your debut single during the COVID-19 restrictions?

My music video shoot was scheduled the week regulations began, and so I was left without one, but luckily I did my promo photos before then – thanks to my cousin, Luke Proy. This dilemma left me unsure if now was the right time to release.

Still, I feel that when life happens, it’s always essential to remain flexible, especially in times like these. I think music, among many other things, is something that will always bring comfort to people and I was also itching to share it with everyone. So I decided to release it but with a lyric video instead for now.

What’s next on the agenda?

I have a lot of new material that I’ve been building up over the past year, and my plan over these coming months is to keep consistently releasing singles while striving to improve each new release. Apart from this, I’m taking this time in isolation to focus more on my creativity, songwriting and improving my live performance. I’m looking forward to sharing these new projects with the public; there is much more yet to come.

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Live music straight from the couch The current pandemic has thrown up some challenges for society as a whole, but one of the things we take for granted is going out and experiencing live music. In an instant, the entire live music industry was shut down. It was not just the artists who suffered. Venues, designers, promoters, staging technicians and sound engineers all lost work as the connection to fans and punters was cut off. As creatives, however, artists saw this as an opportunity, and after a very short while live music began to flourish again.

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Across all social media platforms there are now live streamed events, classes, forums, social get-togethers, virtual pubs, and virtual festivals.

On the Mornington Peninsula, artists have taken to online performances and they’ve done it with the help of some great organisations, including Soundbar in Capel Sound and Balnarring Musos.

From here, artists such as Marty Williams, Tim Stout, Heidi Louise, Brad Kennedy, Ross McMahon and many more began hosting regular live stream performances.

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Mornington Peninsula Music Network has also jumped on board with its Thursday Night Live series.

“Being the local music network, we wanted to give artists another outlet to perform,” says MPMN president Heidi Luckhurst. “We saw that Oskar Proy had put this huge amount of work into recording and releasing a single, but he had nowhere to perform it and have a ‘proper’ single launch, so we gave him that avenue and it was a huge success.

We now think of Oskar as a trailblazer; he was our guinea pig and now he leads a pretty spectacular line-up of Peninsula talent on Thursday Night Live.”

Included in the line-ups are Sunday Lemonade, TULLLIAH, MAXON, Sam O’Connell, The Chris Commerford Band, Marty Nelson-Williams, Jack The Fox, and the Peninsula’s answer to Mark Ronson, Spud Thompson (aka Brendon Mellere).

MPMN has also planned a series of projects for the coming months. “We need to keep our creative community connected and informed,” Heidi says.

“With the entertainment industry’s recent

changes related to the current COVID-19 climate, many artists will require the support; therefore that’s what the MPMN’s main focus will be.

“Projects will include paying musicians to perform, promoting local music industry events, online mentoring and education, and music industry health checks via their online Let’s Chat program.”

Heidi, Robin Griffiths and vice-president Jess Southurst are attending weekly music industry training and webinars hosted by Music Victoria, APRA Amcos and the Victorian Music Development office to continue providing the Peninsula community with up-to-date information and news.

If you’re an artist or a venue that wants to get involved, find MPMN on Facebook and Instagram, visit www.mpmusic.com. au, or email mail@mpmusic.com.au MPMN thanks the community for donating to and supporting our musicians by watching their live concerts and performances every Thursday from 7.30pm at facebook.com/ mpmusicnetwork

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Taking advantage of a complimentary art superimposing service has enabled many homeowners on the Mornington Peninsula to get an idea of what artworks best suit their homes and décor.

This is how it works: send digital images of your empty walls and rooms and then nominate paintings you think may suit from Manyung Gallery’s website. This will start an enjoyable process that will deliver many choices and positive outcomes.

This is a free, no-obligation service that can help decorate empty white walls along hallways, into stairwells, bedroom walls and family areas – not all at once but one spot at a time.

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‘white glove’ door-to-wall service and advise on hanging, lighting and what best goes where.

Manyung is solution-driven, working to clients’ budgets, and the team really enjoys assisting clients who have never bought art before.

Manyung Gallery has been part of the Mornington Peninsula’s art scene for more than 50 years and has helped transform many homes with ‘just the right art’.

If you would like any assistance with sorting out your artwork needs, email the Manyung team on art@manyunggallery.com.au or call Belinda on 0419 651 925 or Brogan on 0408 903 515.

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A breath of sea air for your home

For anyone who’s self-isolating or working from home, staring at the same four walls every day can get a little depressing. Why not cheer yourselves up with one of Miffy Pittaway’s uniquely Australian seasideinspired shell artworks, like this limited edition driftwood pelican wall hanging artwork.

With shells Miffy’s collected over four decades from dead sea creatures that are neither critically endangered, threatened nor exotic, Miffy creates stunning works of art like this pelican that evoke memories of happier times spent at the beach over spring and summer and enjoying the calming and restorative effect the ocean has on all of us. It’s just what we need as we head into winter with the pandemic around us.

Miffy’s exclusive personal collections range consists of one driftwood pelican wall hanging artwork piece, one

large shell-encrusted basket including one medium sea shell-encrusted keepsake basket, two large round shell-encrusted mirror frames, one decorative shellencrusted seahorse-inspired necklace, and four ‘wow’ factor ship-wheel mirror frames.

Miffy’s pelican piece is exclusively available to be viewed or purchased from her online store at https:sheshellartbymiffy.com, where you can browse all her works and make your purchases safely and conveniently.

Miffy the artist combines beach, coastal and tideline finds into creating her shell artworks. If you’re looking for that show-stopping piece of seaside-inspired artwork, look no further – you have found She Shell Art By Miffy to transform your homes.

SHE SHELL ART M: 0400 178 635 W: https://sheshellartbymiffy.com FB: Miffyshells INSTA: sheshellartbymiffy E: miffypittaway@live.com.au A Frankston Arts Centre performance by Cam Tapp is live streamed on Facebook.

FAC brings live entertainment to you In response to venue closures in March because of COVID-19, the Frankston Arts Centre moved swiftly to curate a digital series for patrons to enjoy from the comfort and safety of home. Including live music, Daytime Music + Theatre, virtual art exhibitions and creative participation opportunities, the program continues to bring audiences together despite our social distancing.

The free online series has so far included performances by Peninsula singer/ songwriter Cam Tapp live streamed on Facebook, while Daytime Music + Theatre featured Kings of the High C with Roy Best, Alison Jones and Chris McKenna available to stream on demand on YouTube. The next performances in the series will be announced soon.

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theatre is in the shared experience with other audience members. Chris McKenna reflected on this after his recent live streamed performance in the empty FAC Theatre: “It was a wonderfully weird experience. To walk out to three cameras instead of 700 smiling patrons, you need a different mindset. We had to create our own energy as a lot of the time energy bounces up on to the stage from a live audience.”

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While the Frankston Arts Centre remains closed to the public, work on the new-look box office has continued behind the scenes. In a happy coincidence, the renovated box office was unveiled on May 20 – exactly 25 years after the opening of the arts centre.

The Frankston Arts Centre’s box office and ticketing team celebrates the opening of the new box office.

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Back in 1995, prime minister Paul Keating opened the Frankston Arts Centre – then known as the Frankston Cultural Centre – with a gala performance involving about 2000 Frankston performers. At the 25th birthday celebrations, Frankston City Mayor Sandra Mayer cut the ribbon to open the new box office in a small ceremony involving a few past and present staff.

Besides being a well-timed birthday gift to the centre and its patrons, the new box office brings many improvements to Frankston Arts Centre patrons, including a wheelchair-friendly counter with a section at a lower height to allow easy access, making it compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act. Other improvements include increased office space, a more comfortable breakout area for ushers, and direct access to backstage that will be invaluable during the times when the foyer is buzzing again with patrons once restrictions can be lifted.

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Nissarana art sale continues to give back Nissarana Galleries will continue its Giving Back art sale into June. The gallery has become a memorable destination with its array of diverse Indigenous and contemporary artwork.

Mornington and Noosa galleries represent more than 100 acclaimed career artists.

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During the past month, the Giving Back sale has generated a great deal of interest and has made many beautiful artworks accessible to the art lovers in our community, while at the same time assisting the artists who created these amazing works and who, like us all, need help at this time.

The June art sale, which includes more than 200 premium artworks by 45 artists, is one of the best events to see and gives

you the chance to perhaps purchase that very special piece to add quality and atmosphere to your living space.

An online catalogue of all artwork on sale is available at www.nissaranagalleries. com.au, and the gallery is open seven days a week.

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Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours.

Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport.

Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you

wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale.

Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends.

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Who doesn’t like dumplings and desserts and on this tour you can indulge in both.

You will be treated to a variety of dumplings along the way and finish with fabulous desserts.

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Bata says ‘thanks a million’

Bata is donating a million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families – the frontliners who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with such courage and dedication every day. What an amazing act of kindness by Bata. And why is it doing it? Because it cares. It’s the selflessness of those people on the COVID-19 frontline who show vast courage and commitment every single day that has inspired the company’s global initiative to say ‘thanks’.

As a leading shoe company, Bata feels responsible towards its stakeholders, which include the neighbourhoods in which it operates throughout many countries and regions. Therefore, the donation will affect countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India, which is why the Bata Group has committed to donate a million pairs of shoes.

“During these unprecedented times, Bata is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the health and safety of our employees and consumers, to continue to serve our

consumers to the best of our ability, and to take meaningful action to help communities in need and those on the frontlines,” said Bata CEO Alexis Nasard. “Now more than ever we are committed to upholding our values and to improving the lives of our consumers, employees, suppliers, customers and communities.”

As part of the initiative, Bata’s Mornington store has opened its doors to nearby health and aged care workers who are offered the chance to stop by and collect their complimentary shoes. Bata is beyond excited to show its thanks and appreciation to those putting themselves on the frontline. It’s Bata’s hope that the small contribution can make a difference to each person who receives a pair of shoes. Its mission is to help as many health and aged care workers as possible.

Before you head down to the Mornington store, however, please note that the team are trying their best to support each visitor and may not have your size – ranging from UK 3 to 15 – in your preferred style out of the nine on offer, pictured, and that it’s restricted to one pair of shoes per person. Customers must show their employee ID card to obtain their complimentary shoes, shop in store and adhere to social distancing rules while shopping in store. With a limited number of customers allowed in the store at one time, there has been a wait time of up to two-and-a-half hours, so Bata suggests arriving before 2.30pm to avoid missing out. The offer is available while stocks last, so make sure to check visit www.bata.net.au for up-to-date information.

Bata Mornington is at 1158 Nepean Highway, Mornington. It’s open Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed on Sunday.

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Webinars help businesses get back on the road Social distancing may have relaxed, but businesses still have a long road ahead to repair the ripples caused by COVID-19. The Lunch & Learn workshops run by Mornington accounting firm SMART Business Solutions have become a much-coveted part of the small business landscape for local business owners for close to two years. They continue to deliver high-quality workshops through online webinars designed to support small businesses through the challenges they are facing.

The workshops are facilitated by SMART director Shannon Smit and her highly trained team of accountants and business advisers, and they cover topics such as Business Recovery Planning, Xero Payroll and Salary Sacrifice.

They’re also leading the way with webinars explaining the continued changes to government support for small businesses and individuals in a way that’s easy to understand. Shannon’s position on the Australian Board of Taxation ensures the information delivered is accurate and actionable.

Check out www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/events for the June webinar schedule and be sure to register using the Zoom links in each event.

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How to rise to the challenge if winter’s getting you down Welcome to one of the most challenging seasons for all of us – and even more so this year while we are navigating this temporary way of life. Allowing our bodies and minds to work in harmony with winter just like nature intended is the key.

Fear, sadness and depression are emotions associated with winter. Many of us can feel sad and depressed over the lack of sunshine, cold weather and longer nights. At the moment we probably all feel we were forced into these feelings a little earlier due to the current health issues. It’s not been easy for anyone. However, if we can try to change our focus and attitude a little these next few months, it will help us all.

Organs associated with winter are the kidneys, bladder and adrenal glands. Our kidneys are the source of our life force energy, storing it as reserves to be drawn on during stress and change. Allowing our bodies and minds to restore and replenish rests our adrenal glands and their function. Overstimulation and exertion can deplete our life force energy, causing imbalance and illness.

So please enjoy these healthy tips to support your body and mind over winter: Let go of fear: Allow yourself to accept any adjustments with ease and let go of how you’re feeling. Find the ability to adapt, flow and move like the trees that bend and flex in the wind. This will rest your adrenal glands.

Fear of the unknown is highlighted for most of us now, so try to let go of this and just walk through each day as it comes, one day at a time, one step at a time. Let’s be truly grateful that we wake up to one more day every day.

There is plenty of online info on the art of letting go.

“Fear and worry is praying for something you don’t want”

– Anonymous Meditation: Spend 10 minutes each morning or evening in guided meditation on any subject or a sleep story to slow our minds and focus on our breath only, which soothes the whole nervous system. Apps worth trying are Calm, Headspace and Smiling Minds for all ages.

Physicality: Winter is not the time to overexert yourself with high physical activities, like taking up marathon training for the first time or high-intensity boot camp.

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are doing gentle yoga classes online, and there is chair yoga too if your body is a little compromised. Rug up and tend to those gardening jobs, and of course have a good indoor declutter, which most of us have been doing.

Get those long-overdue photo albums done, expand your creative skills and do some cooking. There’s always something new to learn.

Reflect, relax and nourish: This is a truly great time to make a list of each area of your life and see where it is or has been out of balance. How can you bring your life back into balance? Where can you bend and flex a little more? Also journal your thoughts and feelings while in isolation, plus the good that you may have gained like an appreciation list – good to reflect on in 12 months.

Focus on the winter foods to support your immune system – parsnip, turnip, swede, potato, cauliflower, broccoli, beans, silverbeet, spinach, rhubarb, pears, apples, kiwifruit full of vitamin C. Eat more of these in those slow-cooking casseroles, make soups from homemade bone broth, delish desserts, and use the aromatics of ginger, garlic, coriander, oregano, thyme, peppercorn and parsley for iron. Our trolley should have mostly fresh foods and fewer processed or canned foods.

Be grateful for all the fresh produce we have available to us in abundance.

Start your day with a warm glass of water and a slice of lemon or celery juice. Wait 15 minutes, then enjoy a healthy breakfast to fuel your body, not just a cup of coffee. You wouldn’t start your car with no fuel, so treat your body the same. Ease off on the heavy carbs and sugars but be aware to still enjoy a balanced amount of carbs and protein together because they produce energy for the cells of the body.

Gut health: Our gut is our second brain and the most amazing laboratory, doing all sorts of processing and distributing to feed our bodies and keep our immune system healthy. A large amount of serotonin – the happy hormone – is made in the gut then transported to the brain, so if our gut is not happy and working well, this affects our happy hormones and the brain. Maybe this is why there is so much anxiety, stress and depression now in society. Gut cleanses can be good but seek advice first, or use psyllium husks, available at health shops or supermarkets. They are gluten-free fibre to sprinkle on your breakfast, soups or smoothies. They give a gentle, slow cleanse taken regularly. Take good probiotics and

prebiotics daily, but seek advice first. Greek yoghurt is also good to build good gut flora. A healthy gut and healthy immune system may lead to a happier you.

Boost your immune supplement intake now, but always seek advice from your health or medical practitioner or pharmacist, and check that no natural supplements interfere with any medications you are taking – that’s very important.

Motivate and move your attitude: We all have a choice each day to reset our attitude. Will it be positive or negative? The choice is yours, so don’t blame others.

Choose to watch or listen to more positive stuff and spend the least time possible on negatives because they drain our energy. Just 10 minutes of some crazy dancing to uplifting music boosts the happy hormones, and you’ll feel fab afterwards. Challenge your family, friends and household to only talk about positive stuff most of the time – even the weather. We can’t change it but we do have a choice to look at it more positively. Of course, there are times we need to chat about our worries, and that’s OK. Diffusers in your home that gently infuse your surroundings with immune-boosting oil blends or happy blends can lift your spirits. Soak in a warm bath with magnesium flakes to ease muscles and stress. Massage your ears’ many acupressure points around the edges and lobes three times once a day. It feels good and improves your thinking, and it’s especially good just before you start work.

Keep connected to friends and family, and maybe volunteer some time to a cause that is supporting the community at the moment. Reach out if you are feeling down and need support. Remember, none of us are bulletproof all the time – it’s OK to ask for help.

Be kind to your body and mind in winter and it will look after you!

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Niamh Hislop, from Peninsula Endermologie, is here to share some more tips to help you get rid of your cellulite naturally. So far she’s advised on staying wellhydrated; eating a clean, nutritious diet; and limiting caffeine, alcohol and smoking.

Her next recommendation is to exercise regularly.

Cellulite is most commonly formed when the fat cells in our skin increase in size and put pressure on weakened connective tissues in our skin.

Therefore, reducing the size of those fat cells in favour of building muscle will often help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Scheduling a gym session or a brisk walk at least a few times a week is a wonderful

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Say goodbye to your cellulite way to start. Weight training is vital for all women, not just for its long-lasting calorie-burning effects, but also for bone health and overall strength. Also, if you’ve got a trampoline at home, rebounding is one of the best exercises you can do to stimulate your lymphatic circulation.

Niamh is passionate about helping you achieve your body goals in a natural, healthy way, so call her to discuss how she can help you.

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Patient care is surgeon’s primary consideration Dr David Edis (MBBS, FRACS [Ortho], Grad Dip MA and AFRACMA) is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon who has been living and practising on the Mornington Peninsula for the past two years. After studying at the University of Melbourne and training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Dr Edis pursued further training in spine surgery in New Zealand.

His passion for improving patient care included developing minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques for eight years in conjunction with surgeons in Australia and overseas. He is currently working with a pain management and multi-disciplinary team in Frankston to help solve complex pain issues. Dr Edis also spent five years developing allied health and pain management programs in regional Tasmania during his time living there.

Dr Edis has a special interest in adult spine surgery, hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopy and orthopaedic trauma. He has extensive experience in oblique lumbar fusion surgery, percutaneous screw fixation and deformity correction for adult scoliosis, and

he offers robotic-assisted placement of spinal implants as well as CT navigation, using these technologies to make surgery safer for patients.

Believing in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, Dr Edis is passionate about working closely with primary carers, physiotherapists, pain specialists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, myotherapists, exercise physiologists and nurses to achieve evidence-based contemporary care for his patients with spinal problems.

Dr Edis invites new referrals for any orthopaedic conditions, including fractures in children. You can find him at The Bays Hospital, Suite 15, Ground F, Main St, Mornington; and at his Frankston rooms at 93 FrankstonFlinders Rd, Frankston.

VICTORIAN ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SERVICE A: 93 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Frankston T: 8683 9039 W: www.vicorthospine.com.au

Respiratory clinic opens for COVID-19 testing Carrum Downs Medical Centre was contacted by the Commonwealth to provide COVID-19 testing for Victorians. The team are pleased to

Tanya, Alex and Lisa are ready to welcome you at the new Carrum Downs Respiratory Clinic.

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announce that the Carrum Downs Respiratory Clinic is now open at 113b Hall Rd, Carrum Downs, right next to their medical centre.

This service is free to all eligible Victorians and is open to anyone who is experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, fever, sore throat or difficulty breathing. The recent announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews that there will be a boost in testing means that you only have to have a runny nose or scratchy throat to access testing.

Patients can be assured that they’ll receive professional advice and care from the clinic’s expert health team, and both you and your GP will be advised promptly of your result.

The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 9am5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm by appointment only. To book, download the HotDoc app or visit HotDoc’s website at www.hotdoc. com.au; you can also book online at www. carrumdownsmedicalcentre.com or by calling 9782 6088.

CARRUM DOWNS RESPIRATORY CLINIC A: 113b Hall Rd, Carrum Downs T: 9782 6088 W: www.carrumdownsmedicalcentre.com FB: Carrum Downs Medical Centre INSTA: carrumdownsmedicalcentre

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your june STARS

Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to

by Stephanie Johnson

Aries: The start of the month sees you healing relationships with neighbours or siblings. It is time to let go of the past and ensure that you have positive connections. This could be in any area of your life but is likely to be linked to neighbours, neighbourhood groups and extended family.

Taurus: Your personal finances come under the microscope this month. You are focused on how you earn your income, your own personal budget – incomings and outgoings. It is not about how you invest, or share resources. It is time to know your own worth – personal and material.

Gemini: Me, myself and I. This is your month to focus on your own health and happiness. Planets are in your Zodiac Sign indicating that it is time to celebrate all things Gemini. In particular, women may feature in your life right now. Your motto: Celebrate good times – come on!

Cancer: Much is going on behind the scenes.

Someone close may be dealing with subconscious urges, or you may be delving into your own psyche. The point is to reflect on parts of yourself that you may have been hiding from. A Solar Eclipse on June 21 is likely to shed some light.

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Leo: Your love life may be on the backburner right now

but this doesn’t mean that you can’t be out enjoying your life. Your social calendar is likely to be full, whether this is meeting in person or online. It is time to pursue your own hopes, dreams and wishes.

Virgo: The boundaries are somewhat blurred when it comes to relationships and business alliances.

Something is amiss and it is likely to be out of your control. Striving for answers is unlikely to bring answers. So you are better advised to focus on positive vibes in your career right now.

Libra: As a Libra, you are adept at being a ‘go-

between’. This is fortunate because your skills are tested this month. The planets are aligned in your fellow Air Sign and in the 9th House of your Solar Chart, indicating that your diplomatic skills are in high demand.

Scorpio: What are you passionate about? Or who?

This month sees the focus shift to intimacy, familiarity and shared resources. It is time to examine your attachments with a view to making sure that they are in your best interests. Love, not fear, needs to be your guiding light.

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Sagittarius: Archers, you need to draw back your

bow and aim your arrow in the direction of partnership this month. It is time to renew your commitment to a current partner or to break free if this is appropriate. A Lunar Eclipse in your Sign on June 6 sheds light on your choices.

Capricorn: Your daily life is highlighted this month, meaning that you need to focus on habits that enhance your well-being. This is not a big-picture month but rather one of sorting through the minutiae. As a dutiful Capricorn you will no doubt have things sorted by the end of June.

Aquarius: Planets are aligned in the 5th House of your Solar Chart, triggering a creative month. It is time to focus on a creative project, whatever that means to you. It could be home-schooling your children, creating a piece of art or solving a mathematical puzzle. You need to start now.

Pisces: Home and family are highlighted this month. It is time to make sure that your home base is comfortable, whether you live on your own or share your household with friends or family. This month, more than ever, you need to feel or create a sense of belonging.

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Give your metabolism a winter reset Winter is here. With the colder weather and comfort food, it is easy to fall out of routine and find yourself straying away from your typical flow. The days are shorter so there is a greater tendency to stay indoors and be less active, especially since self-isolation.

Before you get too far into the slump of winter, adjust your approach and hit the reset button!

Be Fit Food recommends undertaking one to two weeks of the Be Rapid meal program every three to four months for a metabolism reset. This is not only the perfect approach for staying on track and starting each season as the healthiest version of yourself, but it also allows you to reset your metabolism after a period of indulgence such as Easter or the recent events of COVID-19 and isolation.

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risk factors such as your blood fat profile, including cholesterol levels.

Winter can also bring the increased risk of coughs, head colds and the flu. Eating nutritious foods can help to keep a strong immune system. Be Fit Food meals contain food from each of the five food groups and contain four to 12 vegetables in each serve. This provides you with antioxidants and essential micronutrients to help you to maintain optimal health throughout winter.

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Kate Save is the CEO and co-founder of Be Fit Food in Mornington. For more info, go to befitfood.com.au or phone 1300 2 MEALS (63257) BE FIT FOOD A: 2/49 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington T: 1300 263 257 W: www.befitfood.com.au FB: befitfoodaustralia INSTA: befitfoodaustralia www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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HAWKES FARM We all know that vegies are the best, especially when they come to you from Hawkes Farm, where the good things grow. This family-owned holding has been in operation since the ‘70s and originally grew carrots and a wide range of vegies before experimenting with different kinds of potatoes.

These days, you can pop by the farmgate store to get farm-fresh vegies, including baby carrots, potatoes, silverbeet, apples, spring onions, kale, onions, beetroot, parsley and more, seven days a week.

Why not fill up your fridge with fresh produce that is simply begging to be made into warming soups, hearty stews and

RED HILL TRUFFLES Farmgate sales of fresh local produce are a treat at any time of the year, but it is hard to resist produce that can turn your kitchen into a welcoming, winter wonderland. A cold day stoked with the aroma of baked meals and hearty soups brimming with farm-grown root vegetables and fragrant herbs is unbeatable.

This winter, Red Hill Truffles is hosting farmgate sales of its rare tubers to entice you to keep the home fires burning and transform your favourite dishes. As part of the Morning Peninsula Shire’s support for agricultural businesses during COVID-19, Red Hill Truffles has special approval to trade as a farmgate for 2020.

Truffle farmer Jenny McAuley said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer our coveted black truffles for sale along with other products, including truffle and mushroom paste, truffle butter, truffle salt, truffle honey, and truffle eggs.

“Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will be conducting small truffle hunts and tastings for up to 10 people on weekends only, during June and July.

“The farmgate at 235 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, will operate from our pavilion on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am until 4pm, starting from June 3 to August 9. We will be able to answer questions and provide tips on the simplest ways to add a dash of luxury to your meals.

“If you have never experienced the rich,

spicy curries? Better yet, if you stop by on a weekend, the fryers in the food truck will bring the heat as the waft of thricecooked hot chips entices one and all to try delicious Hawkes potatoes in chip form.

You can also pick up a barista-made coffee and cake or slice every day.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawkes Farm has remained open as usual, but now it also offers an online store.

Simply complete your order and submit it before the daily cut-off time, then call in to pick up your order or pull up outside the shopfront, give the staff a quick buzz and they’ll be happy to pop it straight into your car. Hawkes Farm has also collaborated with other Peninsula producers to get the freshest food on your

table. This is a great time to support local businesses.

With produce harvested and available daily, Hawkes Farm is open every day from 8am to 5pm, and staff ask that if you do shop in store, please follow all social distancing guidelines. To shop online, go to www.hawkesfarm.com.au/online-store Local food for local tables – that’s what it’s all about.

HAWKES FARM A: 661 Boneo Rd, Boneo T: 5988 6785 W: www.hawkesfarm.com.au FB: HawkesVegetables INSTA: hawkes_farm

unforgettable flavour and intoxicating scent of a truffle, add them to your shopping list for June and start your own winter tradition. You only need a small amount to tantalise your tastebuds.

“If you are already a truffle convert, start planning your menus – scrambled eggs, pasta with truffle and mushroom paste, some toast in bed dripping with truffled honey or your own culinary masterpiece.”

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Time to get out of the kitchen

Brewery gets back to business

We’re staying in, staying safe and staying put to do our bit against COVID-19, but it doesn’t have to be mundane. When date night is no longer and your spark for cooking has fizzled, you know what you’ve got to do – support small and support local.

It’s time for a takeaway treat, and it’s so tasty we shouldn’t have to tell you twice. Make it a new ritual: reinstate date night, try new foods or a new venue, or take it up a notch and try a new cuisine each time. Why not skip the grocery trip and get your fresh produce or local liquor delivered? It’s the pick of the Peninsula straight to your door – or picked up contactless.

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Jetty Road Brewery is reopening to the public! With limited capacity and trading hours, be sure to get in quick to book your table online at www.jettyroad.com.au Our delicious menu favourites and fresh beers will be waiting for you, including the popular and limited Milk Choc Stout, on tap only!

We will continue to offer delivery to thirsty homebodies all over Australia, including a $5 flat rate for Mornington Peninsula locals and free delivery when you spend $150 online. Choose from the core range of trusty JR stalwarts – Pale Ale, Draught, IPA, XPA, Steady Street ¬ as well as limited-release beers.

For a limited time you can get your hands on a mixed slab, which includes the JR Blueberry Gose, Mango Unchained, Lyndonweisse, Pineapple Fritter, IPA, Steady Street + XPA. Can’t make it to HQ? Use the code JRLOCAL and receive 10% off your online order, and we’ll deliver to your door.

12-14 Brasser Ave, Dromana www.jettyroad.com.au 5987 2754

Taste the Peninsula & Frankston’s fabulous food & drinks at home The Dubliner reopens its doors With COVID-19 restrictions for food venues finally easing, The Dubliner Restaurant & Bar is getting ready to welcome us back. The Dubliner will reopen on Wednesday, June 3, so go online and book a table at this gorgeous piece of Ireland in the heart of Mornington.

There are BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, The Dubliner Seafood Chowder, and The Dubliner Beef Burger – a house-made 100% Angus beef burger pattie with truffle mayo, grilled bacon, melted swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, beetroot and pickle in a toasted bun. It’s also available as a gluten-free option.

Vegetarians will love the housemade risotto with roasted pumpkin and fresh spinach topped with pistachio nuts and grated parmesan. What about a side of curry chips or mashed potato, or a mouthwatering warm Jameson chocolate brownie or butterscotch apple turnover?

And don’t forget The Dubliner’s wonderful food is also available for takeaway online.

65 Octavia St, Mornington www.thedublinermornington.com 5975 3567

Local roast for local folk Beautiful coffee - With so much choice, coffee can become confusing, which isn’t fun. At Revolution Roasters, we live for good coffee with good people and having a damn good time. We do this by keeping our coffee beautifully simple. Specialty grade green beans roasted fresh and delivered to your door. Beautiful blends offered in plain English without the geek speak. We’re just not that cool.

Better business - With more than 40 years’ experience, we understand there is no such thing as small business. Whether you’re a café veteran or a young punk startup, our business is building your business. We don’t have our own café so we can focus on yours. As long as you’re committed to good coffee and good business, we’ll have a damn good time together.

Use code GIVERSGAIN to grab a bag on us.

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Simply Fresh Fruit is coming to you

START GETTING READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT

We at Simply Fresh Fruit have created home-delivery boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables with no delivery fee!

There are going to be some tough times ahead, so let’s do what we Aussies do best and support our local community and provide locally sourced and grown fresh produce to your front door.

We have created four boxes to choose from, with the larger box including freerange eggs and organic juice.

Delivery days are currently Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and delivering to your area!

Simply click on the ‘Shop Now’ on our Facebook page to place an order or head to our website.

6 Columbia Court, Dandenong www.simplyfreshfruit.com.au 8787 7087

Siller and Deborah the new owners of Squires Loft Mornington have been able to successfully navigate the government-imposed restrictions by converting their classic steakhouse restaurant experience into a Dine-At-Home success that allowed the public to still indulge in their mouthwatering steaks and ribs.

Now they are excitedly preparing to welcome the return of their customers for a long-overdue evening out, special celebration or catch-up with family and friends while following the government’s health guidelines.

Situated in the heart of Main St, Mornington, Squires Loft Mornington proudly brings the tastes of South Africa to the public through a delicious menu.

The unique baste that is used on steaks and ribs as well as many other meals helps this restaurant stand out from the crowd.

Squires Loft Mornington is open daily from 5.30-9pm.

104 Main Street, Mornington www.squiresloftmornington.com.au 5976 8482

Taste the Peninsula & Frankston’s Grab a slice of old New York

The Art of Dining In

The history of New York-style pizza began with the opening of America’s first Napoletana pizzeria, Lombardi’s, by Gennaro Lombardi in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Manhattan in 1905.

Over the past 100 years the traditional Napoletana Pizza evolved into the New York-style pizza with varieties that reflected the vast ethnic diversity of the city.

With classics such as the mexicana and americana, New York had made its mark on traditional pizza.

At Wall St Pizza Co, we celebrate the fusion of traditional Napoletana Pizza and New York City diversity, serving old-school pizza, pasta, steak, tapas and more.

We use ‘00’ flour and twice proof our dough over 48-72 hours to produce a traditional napoletan base. We then use only premium fresh produce to give you a taste sensation with every bite. You can enjoy our menu dine-in at our vintage New York-style venue, take away, or delivered to your door.

Wall St Pizza Co. We think inside the box.

19 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza www.wallstpizzaco.com.au 9787 9400

We are pleased to offer a new Ten Minutes by Tractor dining experience in the comfort of your own home.

Our ‘dining in’ menu is now available for pick-up and delivery on the Mornington Peninsula – this is provided as a completely ‘contactless’ service.

We have a selection of signature dishes from the restaurant as well as some new ones that only require a small amount of preparation when you are ready to dine.

In addition, we are offering a selection of our wines and provisions to accompany your meal.

Ten Minutes by Tractor 1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge www.artofdiningin.com 5989 6455

Here’s something to lift your spirits

Delights await you just around the corner

If you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, there’s a boutique distillery in Seaford whose mission it is to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

That Spirited Lot Distillers is proudly run by brothers JP and Chris Willigenburg, along with their sister-in-law Kate Barton, and they’re currently focused on producing a range of single-shot, pot-distilled gins from wine they collect from the Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley.

As well as gin, That Spirited Lot Distillers produces vodka, special and rare-release spirits (available online only), and tonic and fruit-based mixer syrups that are guaranteed to dial your cocktail game up to 11.

You can pick up your order kerbside at the distillery, and That Spirited Lot Distillers also offers free contactless home delivery. If you’re looking to drop by the distillery, the bottle shop and Ghost of Bussy Coffee are open for takeaway Saturdays 11am-2pm.

4/42 Hartnett Drive, Seaford www.thatspiritedlot.com.au 0400 095 829

Set just off the main street of Mount Eliza is the hidden treasure that is The Corner Pantry Café.

Open every day from 7am, The Corner Pantry offers an enticing menu of creative seasonal cuisine to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, as well as delicious Commonfolk coffee and much more. You can also take home a heat and eat meal for you to enjoy anytime.

Travel the World Friday night dinner experiences are also a wonderful way to sample the many and varied delights of international cuisine without leaving the village.

Pop in today and say hello.

1/70 Mountain View Rd, Mt Eliza www.thecornerpantrycafe.com 0431 295 667

Fabulous Food and Drinks at Home There’s a Royal welcome awaiting you

Put a little spritz in your life

The Royal Hotel Mornington has now reopened for dining. As we comply with COVID-19 regulations, things will be a little different, but rest assured all your favourite meals and drinks will be back on offer.

You can still enjoy The Royal experience from the luxury of your home, with restaurant-quality meals delivered fresh for you to re-heat and enjoy. There is a wide range of meals to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, made with fresh, premium produce. You can order main meals, sides, desserts and even wine, beer and soft drinks. The full menu is available at www. crowningglory.com.au Get your orders in by 7pm for same-day delivery; any orders outside this time will be delivered the following day.

Follow The Royal Hotel on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and offerings.

770 Esplanade, Mornington 5975 8555 www.theroyal.com.au www.crowningglory.com.au

Little Spritz is back to give you a little taste! Yes, the team at Little Spritz is excited to let everyone know they are once again offering cellar-door tastings and are also open for takeaway sales Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm. What’s more, you can get your order delivered FREE. Little Spritz is a delightfully sparkling beverage embracing selected botanicals. It is refreshingly light and perfect for sharing with friends. There are three styles to choose from, and you can mix it up.

You can also enjoy some great savings, with a dozen 750ml bottles for $180 (normally $230), and six 750ml bottles for $100 (normally $130).

Little Spritz is a little taste of summer to be enjoyed all year round, and everyone at Little Spritz would like to thank the community for its ongoing support.

20 Brasser Ave, Dromana www.littlespritz.com.au 0439 368 181

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Super soups for a winter boost We’ve seen a few baking trends during isolation, mostly through people sharing their creations online with friends, or in Facebook cooking groups as they share tips, and most notably the empty shelves at the supermarkets. Iso-bakers – the name given to those baking in isolation – started with baking bread before moving on to banana bread to use up those uneaten and overripe bananas. Before we knew it, puff pastry was disappearing off the shelves alongside pie makers. As we enter winter and begin to seek healthier new dishes to create in the kitchen, there has been a rise in demand for soup ingredients.

Tinned soup may have initially disappeared from our supermarkets thanks to those early stockpilers, but now the popularity of soup ingredients has increased immensely, from the likes of dried soup mix and lentils to beans and stock. In addition to these

standard ingredients, there has been a rise in more adventurous items being sold, including saffron, cardamom, Asian and hot chilli sauces, dried sesame seeds, capers, roasted peppers, ground ginger and turmeric. Can you just imagine the comforting and colourful combinations being created as we speak?

These bold cooks will have their families in awe.

It’s wonderful that home cooks are extending their repertoire and taking this extra time at home in their stride and using it to discover new recipes, ingredients and flavours, whether it be for broth, bouillon, cream soups, consommé, bisques, chowders, Spanish gazpacho, Russian borscht or Italian minestrone.

We’re beyond spoilt for choice with amazing farm gates on the Mornington Peninsula. We’re also lucky to have access to fresh produce all year round – even during the current crisis – so we encourage you to join us in supporting small businesses and buying Peninsula ingredients. There’s no doubt that farmfresh produce creates better tasting soup. After all, it’s local food for local tables.

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Estate opens for dine-in and takeaway Pt Leo Estate will be reopening its doors on June 1. Both Pt Leo Estate Restaurant and Laura will open with a 20-person capacity each and offer an abbreviated menu from Phil Wood with both classic and new dishes.

Bookings are essential on 5989 9011 with the option of a two and three-course menu and a maximum group booking of up to six people. Both dining rooms will be open for lunch seven days, and for dinner Thursday to Sunday evenings.

The wine terrace, cellar door and sculpture park will be open seven days too. The wine terrace will also be available for exclusive family gatherings of up to 20 guests with the same menu as Pt Leo Estate Restaurant.

In addition, Phil will be bringing some classic offerings to your home with a new takeaway menu, including pork belly, beef short ribs, fried chicken and a vegie option of fried cauliflower with sides of chips, coleslaw and pickles. Available for pick-up on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm, these dishes require no unwrapping, cooking or plating and can be enjoyed at home or as you journey through the Peninsula. To order Pt Leo Estate takeaways, go to www.ptleotakehome.com

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Siller Bello, Squires Loft Mornington, 104 Main St, Mornington P: 5976 8482 Tell us about Squires Loft Mornington.

Squires Loft Mornington is a steakhouse restaurant that offers a classic menu of delicious entrees and mouthwatering steak and ribs. What sets us apart from other restaurants and steakhouses that offer steak and ribs is our unique baste and sauces that are used to complement the meats, as well as our custom-built grill allowing for a unique cooking process that creates an incredible taste profile.

What’s been your highlight since taking over as the new owner?

One thing that has been a standout for me has been the support of the locals and our loyal customers.

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to start our journey in the hospitality world the way we intended.

However, our loyal customers and locals have made a positive imprint on our experience so far.

How has it been offering this successful brand to Mornington Peninsula foodies?

It’s been exciting. Being foodies ourselves, we fell in love with the mouthwatering and unique taste of the steak and ribs many years ago, and being able to have the opportunity to play a vital role in replicating our experience to the public is a humble feeling.

Squires Loft has been serving steaks for more than 20 years. What would you say is the most popular dish at the moment?

Our most popular dish is our pork ribs. Our pork ribs are marinated and slow-cooked in our baste for five days and then lightly basted and finished off on our custom-built grill. Our customers always comment on the mouthwatering taste and how lean the ribs are and that they fall off the bone.

What makes your steaks so popular?

Our steaks are produced from a combination of Australian pasture-fed and grain-fed beef, mainly from the verdant green pastures of the Gippsland district in Victoria and northern NSW. Our beef is wet-aged for 28 days at strictly controlled temperatures to maximise tenderness and enhance the flavour.

What options are you offering during the COVID-19 crisis?

We are currently offering our dine at home menu, which local customers can have delivered to their door or pick it up from our restaurant. We have set up an online ordering system to provide customers with the opportunity to have contactless ordering and payment.

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Collaboration and creation out of isolation Drops Of Juniper Gin and Jetty Road Brewery have put their heads together for the ultimate out-of-iso cocktail: the NINCH 75. An experiment that plays on a cocktail using mostly champagne, the boys decided the JR IPA, with its guava and melon notes, would be the ideal substitute. Gin and peach iced tea syrup combine for a super tropicola punch, balanced with orange. We might be feeling a bit loopy after all this time, but the NINCH 75 will have us feeling peachy.

“We caught wind of a few JR bar staff dosing up some IPAs with our gin after hours,” says Tommy from Drops of Juniper. “That was enough for us to dive in and make an official cocktail collaboration. Collaboration is always important, but COVID-19 has forced us to be a little more creative. The cocktails in a jar make this super-easy to package and get to customers so they can enjoy the exact same drinking experience at home.”

In a similar bout of isolation, home schooling and social distancing-fuelled creativity, Blake and Mick from JimmyRum have developed The Dromana Painkiller. This one packs a punch and transports us to a happy place.

So what’s in it? A lot of ice, 50ml of orange juice, desiccated coconut, 120ml of Jetty Rd Pineapple Fritter, 25ml of JimmyRum Barbados, coconut flakes and ground nutmeg How do you do it? Grab a hi-ball glass and fill it to the rim with ice, pour in the OJ, add a healthy sprinkling of desiccated coconut, pour in the deliciously soured Jetty Rd Pineapple Fritter, add the luscious JimmyRum Barbados on top, give it a sprinkle of coconut flakes then sprinkle the nutmeg on top. Inspired by a small bar in the British Virgin Islands, there’s more to this isolation creation than escapism.

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Before you read any further, it’s compulsory that you pick up some chocolate. It’s simply non-negotiable. However, it can be in any form: a hot chocolate with marshmallows, a freshly baked chocolate brownie or a block of your go-to chocolate – anything will be acceptable.

OK, are you ready? Brace yourselves – we’re now giving you a second reason to eat more chocolate on Tuesday, July 7. You guessed it, chocoholics: World Chocolate Day is on the horizon. It’s celebrated yearly, and it’s a day known for indulging a little more than usual. If you’ve still got Easter eggs stashed away, we applaud you; however, it’s time to demolish those delicious morsels. That’s your mission for July 7, and once you’ve completed it, well, that’s one more task ticked off that to-do list.

Our chocolate crystal ball can’t tell us what the future will hold, but we can speculate that we’ll still be isolating to some degree at home. So get your iso-bake on and prepare your household for a treat. Or get the kids involved – but make sure they know who gets to lick the spoon. Some may choose to enjoy their dark, milk or white chocolate alone by hiding from the kids in the laundry. That’s OK too. Pop some extra chocolate in your shopping trolley during your essential shop before your weekly video call with your friends.

It’s said that the first World Chocolate Day was introduced in Europe in 1550. What we can gather from this is that chocolate has always been hugely popular all over the world, and will continue to be so. Some scientists even now say that eating dark chocolate every day is better for you than eating vegetables. What a sweet thought!

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Chance for young chefs to strike gold Are you a young chef who can create an epic dish on video? Then the 2020 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award could be your chance to cash in.

Natural Spring Water Peninsula Springs is a local, family owned and operated Natural Spring Water business, serving the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside Regions.

Chefs from Australia and New Zealand have been invited to submit a three-minute video that not only shows them creating and plating a spectacular entrée, main or dessert, but also demonstrates their personality. The 250 best entries will each win a $50 gift voucher.

From those entries, a shortlist of 10 Australian chefs and two Kiwis will be drawn up, each receiving a $250 gift voucher and the chance to compete in the grand final. Six additional $150 gift vouchers will be awarded for the best videos.

The 12 grand finalists will then compete in cook-offs to determine the winner, who will receive $10,000 to support his or her career. The runner-up will receive $1000.

You have until Monday, June 29, to get your video in, and the 250 winners of the initial stage will be notified by July 6. Register at https://t. aus.nestleprofessional.com/nes/nesOC_entergoldenchefs_2020. jssp?utm_source=hospitalitymagazine&utm_medium=edmp

For more information ring Peninsula Springs on 0413 996 317 or check the website at www.peninsulasprings.com.au

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property home garden Landscaping with food-growing as a focus provides the opportunity for creative, productive and dynamic garden design.

My family and I recently revamped the southwest corner of our garden on a divine autumnal day, planting locally grown avocado trees as the central element. This corner of our garden is the most protected from the salty ocean breezes that would damage the growth of the tree. The kids helped to weed the ground with their little fingers, and then watered in the trees once planted – an excellent use of remote learning time! Although it will be a few years until they reap the fruits of their labour, hopefully they will remember that it doesn’t take too long to eat the fruits of your hard work.

Growing fruit trees at home can be incredibly rewarding and give us access to many fruits that are either not readily available at your local grocer, or expensive. It is one of the great pleasures of food gardening to plant an apricot, avocado or pomegranate, watch it grow in the first few years in eager anticipation of large harvests of fresh, clean fruit. Good harvests don’t just happen though. A moderately healthy fruit tree will generally produce fruit on its own each year, but to get good-quality fruit we need to care for our trees. And heading into winter is an important time in our trees’ annual cycle, particularly for our deciduous trees.

Once our deciduous trees have fruited and are heading into their dormant period, a good feed will provide the tree with vital energy used to

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produce your harvest. It is also important to keep the irrigation systems active until the trees have become dormant so they access this food and reduce the risk of fragile growth, drying and dying.

Now is also a good time to prune your deciduous trees – in particular your stone fruit, which can be susceptible to fungal problems. Pruning after fruiting and before dormancy will help to avoid this.

Checking for pest and disease problems at this stage is also a good idea, and an organic maintenance spray such as pyrethrum or eco-oil wouldn’t go astray, especially if aphids or pear and cherry slug are hanging around. Picking up any fallen and rotting fruit will help reduce the risk of further pest and disease problems. The end of harvest time is satisfying – the fruit picked and bottled, the jams made, the sweetness savoured.

The final care of the tree finishes the cycle.

Looking after your fruit trees makes a big difference in both the quality and size of your harvests. And you can always find space for another tree or two. But how to decide on the next tree to plant? Fruits that don’t travel well – figs, apricots, white peaches or nectarines – can provide an incredible experience for young and old to plant, taste and care for. So ask your tastebuds: what should I plant next?

HAPPY GARDENING! Drew Cooper, Edible Gardens www. ediblegardens. com.au

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LET US DESIGN

YOUR SANCTUARY

Over the past few weeks, many of us have spent more time at home than ever. Consequently, this has shown us the importance of having a space that you love, and one that you feel comfortable in. Here to help you create that space is Lifestiles Design Studio (LDS).

Hidden away in Mornington Peninsula’s industrial estate, the LDS showroom boasts an extensive range of tiles from all over the world which will fill you with renovation inspiration, no matter the scale. They also offer the most premium solutions for vanities, basins, tapware and more.

To assist you in the process of your renovation journey is the talented team at LDS who specialise in interior design, bespoke cabinetry, and architectural joinery. This allows the team to be with you from inception to installation, to ease

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you through the journey of transformation.

So rather than travelling to the city to satisfy your interior design needs, come and visit our homely showroom, where you will be greeted by our welcoming friendly staff.

Please note: we are currently putting into place all necessary precautions to provide our customers with a place that is as safe and sanitary as possible.

DEBORAH QUILL LIFESTILES DESIGN STUDIO A: 4/5 Torca Tce, Mornington (just off Mornington-Tyabb Rd near Audi) P: 5976 3507 M: 0439 224 888 E: sales@lifestilesds.com.au W: lifestilesdesignstudio.com.au Due to COVID-19, our temporary opening hours are: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-2pm, Saturday by appointment only.

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What makes A Cleaner Peninsula different from other cleaning companies? It’s not just the care taken to deliver top results; it’s the relationships that A Cleaner Peninsula builds with its clients, some of whom have been customers for 30 years and whose daughters and sons are now happy and satisfied clients too.

Word of mouth referrals and repeat business has seen A Cleaner Peninsula grow to the point where the size of its team has hit double digits. So how do you join the increasing number of residents and business-owners who are taking advantage of A Cleaner Peninsula’s superior service?

A Cleaner Peninsula will provide you with a free on-site consultation and quote for all the cleaning work you need done: windows, carpets, upholstery, garages, sheds, the whole house and more. The team will clean up after new builds and renovations as well as tackle your mowing, garden maintenance, tree removals, gutter cleaning and waste removal. There’s also an in-house horticulturist to provide gardening and horticultural advice and a handyman to complete all those odd jobs and repairs you’ve been putting off.

A Cleaner Peninsula’s mission is to do all the jobs you can’t or don’t want to do, and the team love to do the work and take care of all the hassle. Don’t believe them? Then check out their customers’ glowing testimonials.

Whether it’s a last-minute clean before guests arrive or a fallen tree across the driveway, A Cleaner Peninsula has got it covered. One call and the job’s done, so contact the team today. You’ll wonder how you ever got by without them!

A CLEANER PENINSULA A: Rye T: 5988 6820 W: www.acleanerpeninsula.com.au E: office@acleanerpeninsula.com.au

Sustainable and contactless oven cleaning WE CLEAN OVENS

Oven Cleaning & Detailing Service Completely safe, Biodegradable & Caustic free

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Think sustainable. Think Ovenu Mornington Peninsula. This clever cleaning outfit brings the best of ‘no nasty fumes’ appliance cleaning to your doorstep with a carbon remover approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association to boot.

Owners Nathan and Kim are proud to deliver an exclusive biodegradable and non-caustic cleaning service that is entirely safe for family and pets.

Ovens, rangehoods, cooktops and barbecues come alive with a thorough green-focused Ovenu clean.

Oven door glass panels are also separated for a likenew non-toxic result.

Extra considerations are now in place to ensure the ultimate safety of you and your home. Nathan can complete your oven clean without you being present in the room, and operates with minimum physical contact to your home. Additionally, contactless payments are accepted.

OVENU MORNINGTON PENINSULA T: 1300 683 681 W: www.ovenu.com.au/mornington-peninsula

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Australian-made curtains with double the benefits Double curtains from Dollar Curtains + Blinds combine a block-out and sheer curtain together on the one window – one curtain for the day and one for the night. Control of each curtain is separate. Draw open the heavier curtain during the day and keep the sheer curtains closed for diffused light and daytime privacy, and close the heavier curtains at night for maximum darkness, privacy, thermal and noise insulation.

DC+B’s double curtains are the best investment for

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your windows and home to get double the practical benefits along with all of the visual benefits of curtains.

Their insulting block-out fabrics are ideal at keeping the cold air out and the warm air in, saving you energy and money this winter.

Floor-to-ceiling curtains by DC+B, whereby the curtain tracking is mounted on to the ceiling, draws the eye up, making the room look larger than it actually is. Installing your curtains wall to wall, or as wide as possible if there is wall space available, also creates the illusion of a larger space and allows you to maximise your views and the natural light entering your home.

DC+B has specialised in manufacturing indoor and outdoor window coverings for more than 53 years, all

handcrafted in their own work rooms. They remain open for business and can come to you with their free measure and quote service or arrange your free quote remotely if you prefer. Contact their Mornington or Moorabbin teams today.

DOLLAR CURTAINS + BLINDS A: Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 5975 3655 A: Store 15, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport T: 9566 8200 FB: dollarcurtainsandblinds INSTA: dollarcurtainsandblinds

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Fire-resistant gardens for summer safety Crown Lawn & Garden Services offers clients the best starting point to transform areas to be more fireresistant and able to regenerate after a fire. All this can be done with a tailored Crown ‘backyard blitz’.

Winter is the perfect time to speak with Greg and his team if you feel the threat of fire has increased as the garden starts to sprawl and grow out of control. Crown can fire-proof areas quickly by safely removing trees, reducing canopy undergrowth, wild shrubbery, stumps and overhead branches to best protect your home, property and sheds.

Clearing a block in a day is not uncommon for the Crown team, preparing areas for your desired fire-resistant landscape plantings – such as figs, spotted gum and deciduous trees including oak, poplars and plane trees.

Over the past 25 years, Crown has visited homes in Mount Eliza and the Peninsula surrounds for landscaping, mowing, tree pruning and chipping, garden bed mulching, stone pathways and lawn installations. Greg works closely with each client to discuss and provide the best means to attain the desired garden while sourcing all landscaping requirements via an established network of trade suppliers of plants, advanced trees, feature pots and ground coverings.

Greg and his team can also reinstall and lay new turf, thicken lawn with aeration and seed, renew hedge structures, and create safe and secure landscaped family entertaining spaces with herb gardens, fire pits and play areas.

CROWN LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES M: 0417 415 417 E: info@crownlawnandgarden.com.au W: crownlawnandgarden.com.au

Bring your outdoor area

Would you like to use your outdoor entertainment area all year round? With a custom-made Ziptrak® blind solution from Camerons Blinds & Awnings, your pergola, alfresco area or balcony will be protected from the icy weather this winter.

As an accredited manufacturer and retailer of the award-winning Ziptrak® blind system, Camerons Blinds & Awnings can create a new indoor-outdoor room in your home, perfect for entertaining family and friends at a moment’s notice. Also ideal for cafés, restaurants and pubs, made-to-measure Ziptrak® blinds are made in your choice of high-quality clear PVC or hi-tech mesh fabric, offering year-round protection from rain, wind, sun, glare and UV rays.

Owner Norm Lees says customers love Ziptrak® blinds for their all-weather versatility, sleek design and ease of operation. Customers can choose from manually operated or motorised blinds, depending on their needs and budget. With a simple-to-use central lock mechanism, Ziptrak® blinds simply glide up and down with ease and stop at any point you wish. Motorised blinds are operated with the touch of a button or even via your Google Home.

Now in its 35th year, Camerons Blinds & Awnings comes to you, offering a free no-obligation expert measure and quote at your home or business. Products are then custom-made for you by Camerons’ specialist manufacturing team and you are able to choose from a

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Haynes Build strives to bring the highest level of quality detail to all processes of domestic building construction, with the client and architect constantly informed of developments from the design stage through to handover.

Haynes Build’s No.1 focus is on delivering a building that either meets or exceeds the expectations of both client and architect regarding attention to detail, quality, cost, design, environment, and project management No construction process was ever completed without a solid team effort, and Haynes Build understands the importance of bringing together the client and architect, the builder and

sub-contractors, who all have their specialist input. This guarantees the project is delivered from start to finish.

Haynes Build believes reputation is everything and leads to a word-ofmouth client base. This has to be developed over time, however, and with 16 years’ experience in the construction industry, Cameron Haynes has been able to forge outstanding relationships with trade creditors, sub-contractors and industry professionals and will continue to grow these relationships to further cement Haynes Build’s reputation as a high-quality architectural builder on the Mornington Peninsula.

HAYNES BUILD A: Rye M: 0423 368 018 W: www.haynesbuild.com.au INSTA: haynesbuild

back to life with Ziptrak® huge range of colours and transparencies to control the elements while still retaining your view with magnificent sunscreen mesh fabrics or marine-grade

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clear PVC and tinted PVC. Whether you’re searching for rain or sun protection for your home or business, Camerons Blinds & Awnings manufactures and installs an extensive range of outdoor and indoor solutions that are custom-designed to protect your windows, doors, glass roof and alfresco areas. With quality finishes and designer fabrics, Camerons also specialises in automation systems so you really can control the weather with their motorised options.

If you would like to try Camerons Blinds & Awnings’ Ziptrak® range, along with the huge product range of custom made-to-measure awnings, blinds, canopies, shades and shutters, you can visit the showroom in Carrum Downs from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

CAMERONS BLINDS & AWNINGS A: 3/700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs T: free call 1800 GOOD AWNING (1800 466 329) W: www.cameronsblinds.com.au FB: cameronsblinds

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Haynes builds on a reputation for excellence

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Give your shower a professional clean Refresh your

BATHROOM!!

SERVICES INCLUDE: Leaking shower specialist

Indoor & outdoor tile cleaning & sealing Pre-sale makeovers Mouldy showers re-grouted Silicone seals replaced Damaged tiles replaced Cracked acrylic shower bases & Bathtubs repaired Find us on Facebook: Bayside-GROUT-Solutions

Jorg Melzer | Owner Operator 0424 843 358 | melzer1@bigpond.com

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With everyone spending more time at home, many of us have been performing extra cleaning and sanitising.

However, most of us use harsh chemicals in our showers that can actually cause more problems than they fix. Therefore, it’s much better to engage a professional, so call owner/ operator Jorg from Bayside Grout Solutions to get your shower back to its best.

Jorg offers an all-inclusive repair and re-grouting service to stop your shower leaking or give it a complete makeover. Your shower will be looking like new again and ready for use within 48 hours.

As we continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s worth remembering that Jorg always employs strict hygiene practices and takes the utmost care when entering

BEFORE

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Promoting a clean, green peninsula

Let’s not waste this environmental opportunity Five-year-old twins Ben and Tom share the duties putting out the green waste.

What’s our glorious part of the world going to look like once COVID-19 restrictions have eased? That’s the million-dollar question.

The word on the web tells us that skies have become clearer. The waterways cleaner. On our home turf, EPA Victoria has recorded good air quality every day of May, and there’s been a shift in waste and recycling habits. Let’s take a closer look.

Frankston City Council Mayor Sandra Mayer says: “The amount of waste being placed in public rubbish bins has increased by 18 per cent, while recycling placed in public recycling bins has decreased by about 10 per cent over the last two months (since March 16). Council has experienced an overall volume increase of 20 per cent for all kerbside collection services since March 16 – the largest volume increase being 38 per cent for the garden and food waste service, which could be attributed to more people signing up and extra garden maintenance taking place due to residents spending more time at home. Over the last two months, more than 20,000 people have visited the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre compared to 16,000 over the same two months last year.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s executive manager of infrastructure services, Jessica Wingad, says: “The Mornington Peninsula Shire has maintained the kerbside and transfer station facilities during the COVID-19 crisis, including the at-call green and hard waste service.

Overall, the volume of waste, recycling and green waste

collected has increased by less than 10 per cent. The level of contamination in our kerbside recycling bins hasn’t increased nor has the level of illegally dumped rubbish.” Frankston City Council reported an increase in kerbside recycling bin contamination.

Both councils say they are committed to a cleaner, greener environment. Current transfer stations for glass and aluminium recycling and great support for the fourbin waste and recycling system, which will be rolled out throughout Victoria by 2030 by the State Government, means further options for recycling glass and aluminium.

Jessica continues: “The Mornington Peninsula Shire has just completed the second phase of community consultation associated with the Beyond Zero Waste Strategy and Single Use Plastic Policy, both aiming to

support the community to move towards best-practice waste management.”

Cr Mayer says: “Environmental upgrade finance is a type of long-term, low-interest loan repaid via council rates to help businesses fund works to upgrade the energy, water and waste efficiency of their buildings. Investigating the costs and benefits of offering environmental upgrade finance is a key action in Frankston City Council’s Towards Zero Emissions Plan (2019-2023) that was adopted by council in January 2019.”

Where to now? It’s uncertain, but one thing is clear: COVID-19 has given all of us more time to reflect on our waste disposal and recycling habits. An environmental opportunity, if you like. Let’s run with it.

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