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Your five children range in age from 19-38. What are a couple of your top tips for parenting in the teenage years? There is no manual. As parents, it is all up to you. There is the minefield to negotiate of being too strict or too accommodating. Communication, I think, is the key. However difficult it might be at times, you have to keep the lines of communication open. And whatever happens, tell them you love them. Often.
The major attraction by far is that we are curious, inquisitive people who care very much about the city and state in which we live. Like everyone, we just want the best for our people and our families. And no two bulletins are ever the same. Things are always changing. I love it that when I’m on my way to work there’s no way of knowing what will unfold at 6pm. Who have been one or two of your mentors? What did you learn from them? As a sports presenter I was lucky enough to sit beside the great Brian Naylor for a while. You just had to watch his calmness and control to appreciate that communication is the key. After all, people have turned to you to get the news. Why not give it to them? I also looked up to Sir Eric Pearce, who treated me with such kindness; and David Johnston, who returned to Seven, was always happy to pass on his wealth of knowledge.
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Born in Frankston in 1960 and educated at Peninsula Grammar, Channel 7’s Peter Mitchell is a true local. For more than 40 years, Peter has been involved in television news, and the Mornington Peninsula continues to be home to him and his wife, Philippa. Nikki Fisher caught up with Peter to talk all things news and family leading up to Father’s Day.
A lot’s changed in news media since you began your career as a journalist in 1977. What do you love about it that’s kept you in it for over four decades?
You have four grandchildren. What have been some of the highlights for you and Philippa becoming grandparents? Just being able to enjoy their milestones and achievements, along with their parents. Just as with our children, we’ve been lucky enough to watch them learn and grow, but it’s a different dynamic. You are observing it all from a different angle. But again, what they crave is comfort and love. Never lose sight of that. And they look up to you for guidance. The odd Grandad joke works wonders. How will you spend Father’s Day this year? Every year for the past few I have requested the same thing: a new photo of my five children together. Just them, no one else. That’s the only criteria. It sounds simple but it takes a great deal of organising. I look at that picture and that’s all I need. I’m past needing books or socks or Collingwood memorabilia. That photo puts it all in perspective for me. My wife and I have done well with that lot. You can watch Peter nightly on Seven at 6pm.
With her sultry and sweet voice and mesmerising stage presence, soul outfit Elisha has been captivating audiences around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula since entering the independent music scene in 2018. Elisha chats to MAXON from MP Music Network. For those who don't know you, describe Elisha and her sound in five words. Sultry, anthemic, dreamy, bittersweet, vulnerable. How does living on the Mornington Peninsula affect the art that you make? Living on the ‘Ninch I’m surrounded by such a talented community of songwriters. With the bar being set so high it has pushed me to be the best artist I possibly can be. It has also made me more authentic and vulnerable with my songwriting, which has shaped my art that I create now. You released your EP My Beauty last month. What was the recording process like? I really hate recording, I’d much rather perform live, so the process is always a little stressful for me. Recording the EP was postponed twice, once because of lockdown and the second time because I lost my voice halfway through. Despite this, recording the EP was lots of fun, as I was surrounded by my friends and they always make me feel so comfortable when I’m singing in a booth. Currently, what's your favourite song off the EP? Soft Skin. Always has been. It was the very first song I wrote off the EP, so it’ll always have a special place in my heart. If you could collaborate with anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be? I would love to sing either a jazz duet with Tony Bennett or a piano ballad with Elton SinceJohn. releasing her My Beauty EP, Elisha says she’s been having “the best time” on tour. September 4 you can see Elisha at The Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine, and September 9 at Haba in Rye with MAXON and Romanie. Keep up to date with Elisha’s gigs on Instagram @ elishamusic. For further information about musicians, events or to get involved in the Mornington Peninsula Music Network, visit the MPMN Instagram page @ mpmusicnetwork or website www.mpmusic.com.au
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Sandra then went to her neighbours, who got a search party in action through a post on Mount Martha Community Grapevine's Facebook page. There were so many people and their dogs out in the dark searching it was unbelievable. The temperature dropped to 3C, and the police and community search continued, including the Air Wing.
Thethem.social media updates continued. "Once everyone heard Geoff was found but Paddy was still missing, the response was astounding,” Sandra said. “For the next three days everyone was out again day and night with their dogs looking for Paddy – friends, neighbours, and people we had never met before. One young mum who saw the post on Facebook came over from Hastings to help.”
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When Sandra's husband Geoff and their golden retriever Paddy set off on their daily walk from home to nearby Mount Martha Primary School on an ordinary Sunday last month, she couldn't have dreamt it would end in a search and rescue mission.
Paddy was found by staff at The Briars three days after going missing. "We got the call and jumped in the car to get there quickly. We found our precious boy looking so good. He was clean, not distressed, and very happy to see us. Lots of tears were shed. He had a good feed and a few quiet days but was completely unaware of the fuss. If only Paddy could tell us where he had been."
Instead of going home to tell Sandra, Geoff stayed out searching for his trusty four-legged friend. "Geoff doesn't carry a mobile phone, so when it was nearly dark I went for a walk and drive to look for them. I went the way they always go, but they were nowhere to be seen. At 6pm I called the police.”
Paddy and Geoff's return was celebrated with a gathering at Mount Martha estuary, providing a chance for the community to come together and for Sandra to say thank you in person. Sandra is a social media convert now after seeing its power for good. "I don't think there’s anyone in Mount Martha we haven't connected with," she laughed.
At 10pm, Sandra's panic-stricken state came partially to an end when Geoff was found, exhausted but safe and well, by a woman and her two teenage sons who had been out searching for more than two hours. Geoff had been focused on finding Paddy and was unaware the neighbourhood was out looking for
Search for Geoff and Paddy reveals a community’s ‘astounding’ heart
Geoff, 86, stays close to home but his daily walk with Paddy was something Sandra felt he was still up to doing solo. "They left home at 4.30pm, and even though Paddy was off the lead, they normally never leave each other's sides,” Sandra said. “Somehow they became separated, both going in search of the other.”
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So if you’re an empty-nester in this situation, there’s a vital question to consider: how do you manage to separate your finances and fairly divide your assets?
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A well-drafted binding financial agreement (BFA) may be the answer. BFAs are commonly used to set out a couple’s rights and obligations if they separate or divorce. BFAs can be made at any stage, including after the relationship ends. They cover financial issues including division of assets and debts, spousal maintenance and child support. They operate as a type of contract and can be enforced if either party fails to comply.
“A BFA must meet strict requirements, so it’s important to seek expert legal advice,” said family lawyer Amanda Francis, of marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers. “For a BFA to be binding, both parties must receive independent legal advice about how it will impact them. It’s critical to ensure the parties completely understand the agreement and its consequences.
In the right circumstances, BFAs are highly effective. But they’re not for everyone, so it’s important to do your research, get legal advice and carefully consider your situation.”
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Long-term relationships are often tested by significant events such as adult children moving out of the family home or retirement. Occasionally, these challenges may cause the end of a relationship. This may create many issues because property separation and settlement can require significant unravelling of complex financial arrangements.
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With the help of our founding members and board we moved through all of the groundwork of establishing our association, including establishing our board of incredible local leaders and developing a powerful four-year strategy with a focus on social and environmental impact, looking for opportunities to collaborate, grow and advocate for change.
“The collective trauma of COVID had a few positives. In our grief and fear many of us reached out, seeking connection and support to navigate the uncharted waters. While so much of our busy lives as women is caught up in the doing, we had a moment and a desperate need to look beyond these circumstances and find solutions and connection.
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“From this vantage and following a series of conversations with some of our founding members, Women in Business Mornington Peninsula was born with the mission to further purpose-led female businesses, supporting them to thrive and to extend our positive impacts within the community.
“Our first year has been an extraordinary success for establishing these foundations – for connecting us to our community, developing those priorities and establishing the links for delivering on these. Our first year has given us a solid financial foundation, an engaged events program, wellestablished relationships and great progress within the advocacy space.
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“What many of us saw in these moments was that so much of our power comes from the community around us. And as small business owners and community leaders we understood the impact of our work was deeply felt in our community, and the ties that bind all of us are some of the most rewarding and critical of our daily lives. We also saw how valuable and important the work is of sharing our stories and ensuring that our decision makers were keeping us and our community at front of mind in their work.
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“At the end of Year 1 we are looking back with pride and gratitude, thankful for all of the contributions of our founding members, board contributors, association members, business owners, event participants and community leaders who engaged, supported and contributed. With this continued commitment and passion we are sure that Year 2 and beyond will be purposeful and powerful. We are excited to see so many local leaders joining our association and look forward to launching a range of new programs and collaborating for positive impact.
“From all of us at Women in Business MP, we thank you.”
“Our first AGM marks an opportunity to reflect on our success to date. Across this past year we have grown to an active group of business and community leaders. Our businesses span every part of the Peninsula and represent a diverse range of industries. Our members are at the heart of all we do. We understand our core purpose as listening to their needs and working for them to improve their individual and collective circumstances.
Women in Business Mornington Peninsula is celebrating its first year with its AGM at the Crittenden Wine Centre, hosted by association member Zoe Crittenden. Association chair and Red Gum BBQ owner Melissa Goffin reflects on the past 12 months and what they have meant for Peninsula women in business.
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Claire Bartlett, from Gippsland, is studying a Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) at Chisholm and said her traineeship was a chance to gain on-the-job training and a qualification while building her confidence in a real-world setting.
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Students from the ‘80s invited to tell their stories from
Stories are told of mothers blocking Nepean Highway with their prams to make their point. Badges were sold as part of a fundraising and publicity campaign. One badge has survived and now has pride of place in the school’s museum. It depicts a very rural-looking Olivers Hill surrounded by bush without a house in sight. How times have changed.
A referendum was held and it was agreed to hand over to the Education Department a parcel of land in Cranbourne Rd that would become the Quality St site. But the issue was still not resolved.
The new Public Education Minister Sir Alexander Peacock was confronted on his way back from a holiday in Portsea by residents who pressured him to speed up the process.
If you or someone you know was a student at Frankston High School during the 1980s or indeed any other decade, Sue would love to hear from you at srobinson@fhs.vic.gov.au NIKKI FISHER earth to sea,
In 2024, Frankston High School will celebrate its 100th birthday. To commemorate the centenary, former student and teacher Sue Robinson is creating a book titled 100 Years 100 Voices. The book will celebrate one student from each year from 1924 to 2024, showcasing the students’ variety of careers and achievements.
Sue was a student at Frankston High in the 1960s and ‘70s and then worked there as a teacher for 10 years. “I retired from teaching in 2017 and have been running the school museum for the last few years,” she said. “For the book I have over 80 names already, lots from the very early years, but it is the cohort from the 1980s that I’m really struggling to find.”
In 1921, the Shire of Frankston and Hastings had a combined population of 3843, so the shire requested that a secondary school be built to service the Peninsula. However, some residents felt that anything beyond Year 8 was unnecessary because, as author and historian Don Charlwood remembered, they believed “young people spending so much time at school when they should be out working would end up having too high an opinion of themselves”.
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Frankston High has a rich history and has built a reputation as a well-respected secondary school. However, information documented in Optima Semper: Frankston High School 1924-1994 by Mary A Evans, Heather Murray and Jenny Evans shows that the school wouldn’t have opened if it weren’t for the determination of many residents. Not surprisingly, mothers were particularly vocal.
Robert Kalma started busking in Main St, Mornington, five years ago to raise money for the Red Cross and the Royal Children’s Hospital. The 83-year-old was given a guitar for his 70th birthday; it was a curious gift for a man who’d never played before. “I taught myself to play by ear and watching videos,” Robert said. If you think that’s inspiring, it’s nothing in terms of the challenges Robert has conquered.
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Robert went on to marry his jazz dance sweetheart and together they had three children. Despite having no education and English being his second language, he hustled his way into university and became a secondary school teacher, and later a behavioural sports psychologist. He had great success working with elite athletes and the St Kilda Football Club during the ‘90s with Tim Watson and Stan Alves. Double tragedy struck, however, when his daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia and died at age 12. His wife then died of cancer at 40. Robert had to reinvent himself yet again. “Trauma tests your resilience. You have to find meaning again. If you survive tragedy your values
Robertchange.”has found meaning again as an artist, author, musician and family man. He has been married to his second wife, Sue, for 30 years and they enjoy a fulfilling life with their blended family of four children and seven Robertgrandchildren.hasaninfectious zest for life. He loves performing and engaging with his community. “I thinks it helps people to know I’ve had my share of personal tragedies and dodged several bullets, including cancer, but I believe my mindset of never looking over my shoulder and instead looking ahead is the best way to ensure a worthwhile life.”
Born in the Netherlands, Robert came to Australia by ship in 1953 with his mother and stepfather when he was 13. On arrival in Victoria, his parents “dumped” young Robert at a dairy farm, where he worked unpaid but was given food and board. He was there for three years before escaping to Melbourne, where he slept under the Merri Creek bridge. Good fortune showed up in the form of an Indigenous man named Peter, who became Robert’s mentor and found him work and a place to live. Robert’s fresh start took a twist when he joined a bikie gang. After spending 18 months with some seriously tough characters, Robert began to question whether this was the life for him. He soon got his answer. “One night we went to start a fight at a jazz dance. There was a girl there; we fell in love. After a date one night I brought her home to her parents on my motorcycle. Her parents just about died. I thought, ‘I have to clean up my act’.”
Robert likes to think busking allows him to inspire others, showing people “you’re never too old to start something new”. Robert busks most Sundays between noon-2pm in Main St. You can view his books at www.klaaskalma. wordpress.com
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In many Third World countries, rainforests, woodlands and native grasslands are endangered due to mining and deforestation projects by major international companies. However, a growing interest in and demand for butterflies and other insects and beasties was recognised by some enterprising collectors from other countries, and they decided that in order for butterfly numbers to be sustained, local people could be taught to create butterfly farms on their own Onceland.these farms become established, the farmers release a percentage of butterflies back into the wild and then export both the larvae and the dried butterflies to enthusiasts around the world. By encouraging these farms, many local people can make a good living while helping sustain their local habitats, rainforests and woodlands with global benefits. Governments of many countries actually require the farmers to have export licences to ensure that the butterflies and other bugs and beasties do not become overfarmed and endangered. This also discourages poaching.
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Woodleigh's Community Partnership Program aims to challenge young people to engage in authentic experiences that strengthen our communities while embedding the 3Rs – Respect for Self, Respect for Others and Respect for The Environment. It is about two-way learning, solid connections, and long-lasting relationships. By defining and promoting a spirit of service at Woodleigh, we encourage responsible social action based on a deep understanding of challenges and issues faced by individuals and communities in need of support throughout the world. We offer programs and projects that engage students and role model positive, sustainable, community partnerships locally and further afield through our involvement in Round Square, an international network of schools and colleges dedicated to holistic education. When it comes to partnerships and service learning, we must look beyond the 'doing' of volunteering: mentoring, charity, community engagement and fundraising and see the 'being' within our students. By engaging with service, we instil in our students a culture of teamwork, transcultural understanding, and knowledge of world issues – fostering compassion, empathy, and creativity in our community.
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Last month, Woodleigh’s partnership with Wugularr School in the Northern Territory was re-kindled when we sent our first group of students north since the beginning of the pandemic. The Wugubank relationship is now 13 years long and is an exemplar of two-way learning.
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At Woodleigh, we expect that students will take increasing responsibility for themselves as they grow. We know that effective character education is enhanced and brought to life through planned, integrated projects, experiences, and adventures within the schooling experience, and we believe that every child can be a compassionate and active contributor to society. Our aim at Woodleigh is to develop young people who embody their values and understandings and act upon them both at school and beyond.
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On Saturday, October 1, The Briars in Mount Martha will become the outdoor stage for a magical performance by Tinkerbell and her friends. If you have children in your life who love magic, fairies, dance and song, you won’t want to miss this family-friendly show. In an enchanting world of song and dance, Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Together, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom go on a magical quest with Tinkerbell. Dress up and join in the fun. Come as a fairy, an elf, a Jedi, a pirate or even a superhero. Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit to Bubble Land to help Tinkerbell and her new fairy friends find her lost wings.
For more information and to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3PHL1HI
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Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies is a production by the Australian Shakespeare Company. The performance is wonderful for the whole family and especially captivating for children aged 3-6. There will be a show at 10am followed by an afternoon performance at 1pm.
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Campaign co-ordinator Tom Farrar said almost 80 per cent of Australians found their mental health had worsened during the pandemic, and many experienced ongoing mental health concerns. “Mullets for Mental Health is a fun and engaging way to ignite those important mental health conversations that we need to be having,” Tom said. “It’s a way to show your fellow Aussies that you’re all ears for mental health by raising funds to drive groundbreaking research into the early detection, prevention and treatment of common health Mulletsdisorders.”for
Black Dog Institute noticed this trend and put it to good use, raising money for mental health research through its Mullets for Mental Health campaign, which is now in its third year. Black Dog is the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across a lifespan, aiming to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.
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Leela sees Mullets for Mental Health as an opportunity for people to take action and help find solutions to mental health issues. “It’s nice to do something, and hopefully other people don’t have to go through what I’ve been through if the donations help in any way possible.”
Leela enlisted the help of an expert at Silk salon in Mount Martha to create her mullet. Ebony Williamson
The mullet is one of the more interesting trends to emerge out of the pandemic. It seems the hairstyle with its short top and sides and long back was an easy one to DIY at home during COVID lockdowns.
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Subramaniam is joining the campaign again this year after raising $1350 last year with her eye-catching bleach blonde mullet. “I started out with the goal of raising $250,” Leela said. “I shared my goal on social media and my friends and family know how important the cause is to me because I’ve had two people in my family die by suicide; one was my dad almost five years ago.”
Mental Health has raised more than $9.6 million for mental health research over the past two campaigns, and this year’s campaign will help continue that important Twenty-four-year-oldwork.
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Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15-44. Data shows that 45 per cent of Australians will experience mental illness in their lifetimes. With statistics like that, the cause is clear. Money raised in previous years has supported programs such as Under the Radar, which looks at the characteristics, experiences, and barriers to accessing clinical support for those with poor mental health but who are not seeking support. Donations have also helped expand Future Proofing, Black Dog’s schoolbased five-year trial that aims to prevent depression and anxiety in young people. If you’re keen to be part of the solution, you can register to take part in Mullets for Mental Health at www. mulletsformentalhealth.org.au. If you’d like to skip the mullet but still want to support the cause, go to Leela’s page at https://bit.ly/3QlM7Kt NIKKI FISHER
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Do you know someone whose efforts within our community should be recognised? Have you been to a local community event that you really enjoyed? If you have a friend, family member, co-worker or school friend who has gone above and beyond to make our Peninsula a better place, nominate them for a 2023 Australia Day Award. You can now acknowledge someone’s outstanding contribution to our community by nominating them in
It’s time to salute those who contribute This is the refrain that frazzled parents seem to hear every school holiday. However, one unique activity that will have the kids engaged and excited is an escape room, where they are actively participating in an adventure as it unfolds. Escape room adventures truly are a wonderful activity for almost all ages. Come as a family or get the kids to gather a bunch of friends and choose your adventure. Will you be apprentice wizards trying to escape the evil wizard’s lair? Laboratory assistants trying to thwart the plans of a mad scientist? Astronauts trying to repair a damaged spaceship and return home from Mars? Those older players not scared of a darker adventure might want to explore the fisherman’s shack to discover the secrets of The Missing.
Nominations open on Monday, September 5, and close on Friday, November 18. Nominate online by visiting mornpen.vic.gov.au/ausdayawards or email governanceteam@mornpen.vic.gov.au
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Mornington Peninsula Shire has committed to sending zero waste to landfill by 2030, so now introducing a new and free service those hard-to-recycle can’t go in your kerbside recovery stations will be located at Mornington, Rosebud, Hastings and Somerville libraries, and all residents are encouraged to take advantage of them during library opening hours. of find the recovery stations at Hastings Library, 7 High St, Hastings; Rosebud Library, McDowell St, Rosebud; Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington; and Somerville Library, 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville.
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The new stations are designed to accept household amounts only and cannot accommodate large quantities, so please take large quantities and bulkier items to our Resource Recovery Centres. To learn more, visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/recoverystations SHIRE 2 Queen St, 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud A: 21 Marine Pde, Hastings A: Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville 5950 1000 W:
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Kassey Colless joins Carroll Goldsmith having completed a Bachelor of Criminology and a Bachelor of Laws. Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Kassey is a devoted mother to three young children. She is a dedicated and passionate lawyer working in both family and criminal law. Kassey’s focus with each of her clients is to take the time to develop a relationship of trust. This focus on trust develops a strong relationship with her clients that in turn assists in helping them to achieve their objectives.
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Kassey has gained extensive knowledge and broad legal experience working at the Magistrates Court of Victoria as a court registrar and also brings personal experience in the family law jurisdiction. Kassey understands that the breakdown of a relationship can be a confusing and challenging time and is committed to providing calm, comprehensive and realistic advice to her clients. Kassey views her role as a lawyer as an opportunity to assist people with the issues that are most important to them by transforming what can be an emotional and difficult time into one that is manageable. Her clients appreciate her ability to navigate the bureaucracy that is the justice system and make the complex easy to understand. By adopting a collaborative approach, Kassey aims to avoid the need for her clients to go to court unless absolutely Outsidenecessary.of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and her young family, and you’ll often find her on the sidelines of the swimming pool, basketball court or football field. legal
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“For many older people, the past two and a half years have been challenging for them to stay connected with family and friends,” said Probus chair Judith Maestracci. “Probus has played an important part in our members’ lives. Throughout the pandemic it continued to provide opportunities to connect socially, be informed, and encouraged to stay mentally and physically active – but more importantly, helping us make new friends.”
Probus has a history of more than four decades in Australia and is home to more than 100,000 members across more than 1500 clubs. Ms Maestracci said these clubs had enriched and enhanced the lives of retirees through the social connections they make, and she encouraged retired or semi-retired people to contact the organisation and attend a club meeting to experience the fun and friendship that Probus has to offer.
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Our Service Advisers Stephanie and Shannon, led by Service Manager Bryce, who has been with Mornington BMW for more than 12 years, will support and guide you through the entire servicing process. They will assist you in understanding your vehicle’s needs, discuss economical solutions with you, facilitate your transport to and from your service, update you on your vehicle’s status and answer any questions you may have.
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Probus offers unlimited possibilities in retirement
Probus membership is open to all retirees who would like to meet like-minded people, experience new skills or hobbies, take part in a variety of activities and enjoy listening to interesting guest speakers. To find your nearest Probus club, visit the club locater at www.probussouthpacific.org or phone 1300 630 488.
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Mornington BMW is a proud Australian-owned family business employing 21 local and passionate employees. The team at Mornington BMW are always happy to assist; whether it be a question about new electric vehicles, the power and performance of the M range, or information on vehicle maintenance, the team are ready to help. Together with your BMW, you will travel many roads and set off on many adventures, so it’s important that your Ultimate Driving Machine is always in Ultimate condition.
Servicing your vehicle at Mornington BMW means you can be confident that our expert BMW Technicians are fitting only Genuine BMW Parts and Accessories. Genuine BMW Parts and Accessories are subject to the same standards of quality as BMW vehicles and have a twoyear unlimited kilometre warranty, including all labour.
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October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons, and throughout the month Probus clubs across Australia will hold morning teas, picnics, lunches, lighting of landmarks, themed meetings and more to celebrate the positive social connections its members make.
When the Marco Polo dropped anchor in Hobsons Bay on September 19, 1852, residents of Melbourne were amazed. To make the passage from Liverpool in 77 days was remarkable because most ships coming to Melbourne at that time took more than four months. Marco Polo departed for her return passage three weeks after arriving in Melbourne and was back in Liverpool on December 26, the complete voyage taking just five months and 21 days. A voyage under six months was unheard of and led to her owners claiming that she was the fastest ship afloat. That the Marco Polo achieved such an amazing time for the voyage was largely because she came by a shorter route than usual. Captain James Nicol Forbes, who commanded the ship for two voyages, was one of the most interesting captains of his time. Known as ‘Bully’ Forbes, he was a hard master and enjoyed being known as one. Though not the first to follow a ‘composite great circle’ route, he is the one who is remembered. A great circle is the shortest distance between two points on a sphere and very different from what one would expect if looking at a conventional map of the world. It is both the shortest route and the route with the most consistently strong following winds. Forbes enjoyed being the centre of attention but his boastful prediction in 1855 of making the passage to Melbourne in 60 days destroyed his reputation. The Schomberg, under his command and on her maiden voyage, was wrecked off Port Campbell 81 days after leaving Liverpool. In 1852 Marco Polo was the largest ship that had been seen in Melbourne, and according to the Melbourne Argus she brought 886 migrants, having departed the UK with 939 aboard. Tragically, 51 of the 327 children died from measles, and two adults also died. Built in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was ship-rigged and built as a cargo vessel but was converted to a passenger ship after her purchase by James Baines, the owner of the Black Ball Line.
Marco Polo continued on the service to Melbourne until 1866 and was sold by the Black Ball Line in 1871.
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The Marco Polo was launched in Canada in 1851. She was 56.1m long. From a painting by Thomas Robertson (1819-1873); State Library of Victoria
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Emma and her husband know first hand how isolating being autistic can be, and they wanted something different for their two eldest children, who also are autistic. Motivated by her desire to provide autistic children and teenagers with opportunities to make friends, Emma founded Peninsula Autism Friendship Group in 2015. She posted her idea on Facebook and the group started with a couple of other home school families she knew.
Fascination Fair will be held at The Corner Youth Centre in Mornington on Sunday, September 18, from 1-4pm. For more information or to contact Emma, visit www.pafg. com.au
It’s estimated that autism spectrum disorder affects one in 100 Australians. ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder that’s usually diagnosed in childhood but can be diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood. ASD affects how people interact with others, how they learn, communicate and behave. And it’s different for every person diagnosed.
PAFG has a Facebook group with 1000 members. “Our Facebook group is a good place for people to start, especially for people who don’t want to come along to our face-to-face groups at the beginning. The diagnosis journey can be isolating for families. In the Facebook group there are lots of other families that understand.”
Emma Jennings and her husband both grew up with undiagnosed autism. Emma was diagnosed 11 years ago, when she was 26. “In adult autistic circles it’s often said that once you have a diagnosis, you start to understand your whole life,” she said. “Stuff like always feeling like you were on the outside. You start to understand who you are and that you weren’t failing at things, you’re just a different neurotype.”
The best part for Emma is seeing friendships made and a feeling of acceptance. “We get young people in time and time again who have struggled to find friends at school. They come to a group and realise they’ve met their people.”
“We have about 10 groups running now, with 120 participants across the groups. Initially we ran groups in Langwarrin for pre-school and primary-age children. We branched out to Mornington where we run our teen groups. We have two teen groups on a Friday night, and a teen group for home schoolers on a Tuesday. We have a board games group in Frankston, a group that meets at Gravity Zone, and Neurokin, which is a group for autistic women and gender-diverse individuals aged 16-plus.
Most recently we’ve started two LGBTQIA+ groups, one for teens and one for young adults.”
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This month PAFG host its Fascination Fair for the many autistic people who have highly focused interests. “Often their passion becomes a big part of them, so we want them to be able to say, ‘This is what I love, this is who I am’ and show it off to the community at the Fascination TheFair.”weekly groups wouldn’t be possible without dedicated mentors. “Most of our mentors are neurodivergent themselves. Some are parents of participants, and some were participants who we’ve trained. It’s wonderful to see them stepping into the role.”
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Sarah loves that she was provided with one-onone mentoring during her new graduate year and now participates in group scenarios where she can gain insights and inspiration from her Physiocolleagues.Zach enjoys the social and community aspect of working at the clinic. For him, the ability to draw on the wisdom of a village of practitioners is a major career drawcard. Outside the workplace, the TSIC team often takes part in physical challenges, exciting activities and fun celebrations to share in the clinic’s success. Check out the job opportunities at TSIC by visiting the website below. INJURY CLINIC
The Sports Injury Clinic (TSIC) in Frankston is led by community enthusiast Pippa Hanson and proudly provides quality allied health services to the local area. It places significance on being a flexible, encouraging and progressive workplace for its employees. Lynda is a co-head of physiotherapy and started her journey at the clinic 17 years ago. She says the personal and professional development opportunities have sustained her all these years, and the challenges of the job continue to help her Lachiethrive.isTSIC’s other co-head of physiotherapy. What he loves most about his job is that he can learn from the diverse range of in-house specialists he works alongside every day.
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Our environment needs all the assistance it can get right now. If you have a project to help our community live more sustainably or to improve our natural environment, you may be eligible for a grant from Frankston City Council to bring it to life.
The walk is strictly limited to 150 women. Early bird rates are available for a limited time only at womensspiritproject.org/frank-to-schanck-walk-2022/https://
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Applications close on October 31. Projects must align with the themes of the council’s Greening Our Future environment strategy. The four key themes are: protecting and enhancing natural assets, wise use of natural resources, minimising environmental impacts, and educating and engaging the community. For more information, go to bit.ly/3Az4kPf
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Join the Women’s Spirit Project for the Frankston to Cape Schanck trek from November 18-20. The F2S trek traverses the Peninsula’s most spectacular landscapes from the ocean to the hinterland. Be guided by experienced walk leaders and assisted by a fun crew who will cheer walkers on along the fully supported course with checkpoints. To prepare for the event, participants have access to a free series of targeted training walks and briefing sessions. next
The council's environmental sustainability grant program provides up to $5000 to support community groups and organisations with environmental and sustainability projects. The program is open to not-for-profit, incorporated community groups and organisations or those auspiced by a group that is incorporated.
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A key focus of F2S is to support vulnerable women on the Peninsula and Frankston region. Subsidies are available. While walkers do not need to fundraise to register, the organisers invite contributions from organisations and individuals looking to help vulnerable women in our community transform their lives. All donations go towards enabling disadvantaged local women to participate in the Women’s Spirit Project’s transformational fitness, health, and well-being programs.
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Walkers can choose from two or three-day options, walking approximately 20km each day. For those not ready to walk the distance, the Women’s Circle on Saturday, November 19, can be booked separately for an evening of inspiration, empowerment, celebration and Inconnection.linewiththe group’s ethos of “Women Supporting Women To Transform Lives”, this is a non-competitive event where women from all walks of life support and empower each other every step of the way.
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Naturally the bay is a feature all year round. Whether it’s a beach walk in wild and woolly weather or swimming in summer or fishing off the pier, Dromana beach is popular. The collection of colourful beach boxes lining the sand add to the view and give this postcode some of its eclectic character. The warm and welcoming community is another of Dromana’s charms.
What’s not to love about Dromana? Nestled between Safety Beach and McCrae, you’ll find Dromana sitting pretty with the rolling hills of the hinterland as its backdrop. It has natural beauty as far as the eye can see and has become a magnet for those seeking fabulous food, wine and coffee, and artisan creations.
The shopping strip across from the bay is the place for everything from excellent coffee to first-rate dining and boutique browsing. Away from the water and the shopping village is Dromana’s ever-evolving industrial area. Inside the industrial buildings and warehouses you’ll meet some of the Peninsula’s finest brewers, distillers, coffee roasters, cheese makers, candle makers, antique sellers – the list goes on. Spring is here, and it’s time to get out and about and show your support for all Dromana has to offer.
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Verdant Dwellings has been owned and operated by Lauren and Jeff Nielsen since its inception in 2017. Unlike many indoor plant retailers, it is a functioning nursery as well as a retail shop. Verdant Dwellings has its retail store in the Dromana Industrial Estate, with a comprehensive website that offers a legally certified pick-up and shipping service Australia-wide. All plants are shipped fully potted in a specialist system devised by Jeff, and Verdant Dwellings was the first to ship larger than tube stock plants this way. With more than 22 years of professional growing industry experience behind them, Verdant Dwellings is spread over two factories and a coldweather greenhouse covering more than 640 square metres in total. One of the factories is a 200 square metre dedicated retail space filled with hundreds of varieties and sizes of indoor plants. As many plants are grown on site, a huge range is able to be offered at competitive prices, including a large selection of $8 plants every day.
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Garden-lovers can’t miss a trip to Heronswood homestead and gardens, home of The Diggers Club. This is the place for heirloom flowers and vegetables, for wandering the pathways and being enchanted by the carefully tended lawns and garden beds – not to mention the magnificent view of the bay from high on the hill where Heronswood is located. Dromana really has it all.
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Torello Farm. Photo: Isabella Rose Photographer
Little Rebel is a boutique coffee roaster that specialises in unique blends for the decerning coffee palate. We are specialty coffee roasters and are passionate about getting the most flavour and elegance from our coffee beans. We make a point of sourcing our beans that are grown and farmed ethically.
Some of Dromana’s gems are off the beaten track, such as the drive-in that’s been here since 1961. A little further along from the drive-in you can stock up on some of the Peninsula’s unbeatable fresh produce at Torello Farm. Keep heading inland and you’ll hit the dirt road that will take you to Crittenden Estate, one of the oldest familyowned and operated wineries on the Peninsula. Settle in and enjoy the stunning grounds and equally stunning wine made by winemakers who are passionate about creating cool-climate wines with integrity.
( 52 Everything we love about the peninsula, fresh every month mornington PENINSULA Magazine SPECIAL FEATURE WE HAVE MOVED TO 14/1140 Nepean Hwy Morningtonwww.mplcs.com.au | P. 0401 332 230 Mention this ad for 10% off classes Growing older is a gift, and senior citizens have a wealth of knowledge and life experience to be treasured. From October 2-9, the Victorian Seniors Festival will focus on providing fun and good times with opportunities to participate in events and activities for free or low cost throughout the month. This year the festival celebrates its 40th birthday. There will be in-person events and performances online. You can tune into radio plays, hear fascinating interviews with everyday people who have amazing stories to share, and be wowed by unique music performances. In the lead-up to the festival, Mornington Peninsula Magazine has created a special feature with our seniors in mind. The Peninsula has long been the place to retire, and on the following pages we showcase some of the businesses and services that we know our senior population will love. Enjoy! For more information about the festival, head to www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au Festival celebrates the golden years
Issue 130, SEPTEMBER 2022 www.mpmag.com.au 57 ) SPECIAL FEATURE All levels of bowlers welcome Free Coaching | Barefoot bowls Social Events and Happy Hour Fridays from 5pm Clubrooms and rinks available for private functions Any queries call Chris on 0418 541222 Are you looking for a new interest or hobby? Gentle exercise? Social interaction in a friendly atmosphere? New friendships? An activity to help maintain flexibility and hand-eye co-ordination? Lawn bowls is a fun and social sport, and Mount Eliza Bowling Club welcomes everybody to enjoy and participate in not just bowling but also a variety of social activities. If you enjoy competitive sport then competition bowls is available in the form of pennant or other club competitions. If you enjoy a chat and some gentle exercise, there are plenty of social activities with or without There’sbowls. no problem if you are new to bowls. We offer free coaching and the use of a set of bowls as you find your way in the sport. Bring the family or friends for some barefoot bowls on Friday nights throughout summer and enjoy a drink from the bar during or after your game. Bowling starts at $10 a game and there are various levels of membership available. Book our club for your next function. The relaxed, friendly environment at Mount Eliza Bowling Club will provide a fun playing and social experience that will be enjoyed by all. MOUNT ELIZA BOWLING CLUB A: 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount T:Eliza0418 541 222 W: www.mteliza.bowls.com.au FB: mtelizabowlingclub Fitness, fun and friendship on the green
If you leave a missing tooth untreated for too long, you can also experience reduced jawbone strength, changes to your facial structure, or speech difficulties. You can lose more teeth and even lose part of your jawbone completely, which is expensive to fix.
Our CAREGivers provide individualised care to our clients to allow them to age independently and safely at home. Our services include assistance with personal care, light household duties, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping and social outings. No formal qualifications are required, as all training is provided.
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People with missing teeth are more likely to get TMJ disorder, where the temporomandibular joint (on either side of your head) doesn't work correctly. The jawbone becomes more strained when there are missing teeth, which means you may feel pain in day-to-day functions such as speaking, yawning and smiling.
Barkly Street Dental Group provides a complete dental implant offering. Their dentists have extra training in implant dentistry, so you know you're receiving quality dental treatment from dentists with years of experience.
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A dental implant looks, functions and feels exactly like a natural tooth and will stop your remaining teeth from moving around. Having teeth that shift around means you may get crooked teeth, which are more subject to being broken or cracked.
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If this sounds like you, get in touch. Go to www.Homeinstead.com.au or call us for a chat on 9785 6666 SPECIAL
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After an initial consultation, the dentist will assess your suitability for implants and recommend a solution customised exactly for your needs.
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If you have a compassionate mindset, a big heart and find joy in helping others, working as a CAREGiver for Home Instead is the job for you. We offer services across the Peninsula to help empower seniors to live in their own homes independently.
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You will need a driver’s licence and your own car and be a permanent resident of Australia. In return, you will receive a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of older Australians; a flexible work schedule to suit your lifestyle, with day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts available; and a supportive working environment. A comprehensive training program is provided and we are focused on recognising and appreciating the work you do.
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A missing tooth affects how your teeth look, whether it's missing because of an impact injury or an infection. It can also affect the health of your teeth. Not having an entire row of teeth can also prevent you from eating your favourite foods.
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Earlier this month, Home Instead Frankston Mornington celebrated Aged Care Employee Day with a morning-tea and gathering at the office to celebrate our CAREGiving team.
Dental implants are a sensible solution to replacing a lost tooth. They fill in the gaps from missing teeth, giving you a complete row of teeth again.
DAYTIME MUSIC THEATRE
October offers classic big band swing with The B# Big Band. Crooner Matthew Little will charm the audience as he sings his heart out with snazzy songs of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Doris Day is coming your way in November, channelled by acclaimed Melbourne jazz vocalist Tamara Kuldin accompanied by an eight-piece jazz Aensemble.feel-good singalong wraps up the season with Promac Productions’ The Spirit of Christmas in December. Opera Australia baritone and Frankston resident Roger Lemke and award-winning soprano Michelle Fitzmaurice will be accompanied by William Schmidt on grand piano. Experience the wonderful daytime music and theatre program, an institution within the Frankston Arts Centre’s repertoire, with tickets only $20-$22 including complimentary refreshments before the show. Book at thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060.
Daytime music a perennial favourite at Frankston
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Daytime music and theatre has been a favourite feature of the Frankston Arts Centre’s programming for more than 25 years. Chris McKenna, the head of Promac Productions, says: “They do it better than anyone else in the country. Frankston was the only theatre to have Hugh Jackman in their daytime music program.” This month, Promac Productions presents Bach to Broadway, a musical brushstroke across the centuries from old-world opera to modern-day Broadway.
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Architecturally designed by Bates Smart, Ardency Kennedy Place draws inspiration from the iconic Federation-era red brick of neighbouring Bendigo St. Lendlease is embracing the history of the site and working to honour what it stands for.
No lock-in contracts Our model allows customers to choose as much or as little as they want. We are flexible and having no lock-in contracts removes any roadblocks to trialing our services.
P. 1300 688 118 | info@pearlhomecare.com.au
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Residents of the 116-apartment building will find luxury in these oversize residences that boast contemporary, luxe and elevated features. New penthouses have also been released. These offer bespoke luxury living for retirees – it’s an opportunity to secure something extraordinary with some of the highest quality finishes. The apartments feature generously portioned living spaces and natural light maximised throughout, and each encompasses superior inclusions that deliver both sophistication and elegance. Residents will enjoy natural stone in the kitchens and bathrooms as well as Miele appliances. They will have access to the library, art and craft room, a workshop, and a wellness centre that incorporates a gym, heated indoor swimming pool, yoga and Pilates studio plus a day spa with a hairdressing salon and massage suites. There’s also a 30-seat cinema and rooftop residents’ lounge, vegetable and herb garden, dining room and terrace with magnificent views of the city Lendlease’sskyline.
We have conducted extensive research into what customers are looking for from their home care providers and built our business ofering accordingly.
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For more information on the services available in your area, contact your local Pearl Home Care office for a complimentary and obligation FREE in-home assessment and care plan estimate.
aspiration for this project is to truly redefine luxurious independent over55s community living. Residents will be within walking distance of boutique shops, cafes, wine bars and entertainment options on Swan St and Bridge ConstructionRd. is set for completion in early 2023. Book your personal appointment today. Contact Stewart on 0408 345 781, or go to ardencykennedyplace.com.au to find out more. and be close to it all
Pearl Home Care customers enjoy: A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee If customers aren’t satisfied, we refund their money in full. We are customer centric and confident they will be delighted in the servide they receive from our fully trained franchisees and support workers.
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All government funding received to delivery important care stays in Australia and helps support the wider economy.
Tucked away in a serene and leafy Melbourne street, Richmond’s Ardency Kennedy Place is Lendlease’s latest 5-star luxury over-55s community. The site was formerly occupied by the Channel 9 studios, and between 1908-1935 it was home to the Wertheim piano factory; a Wertheim piano will be the feature of the residents’ lounge.
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Seeing their money go further Pearl Home Care is affordable. We do not charge entry or exit fees, we care about our customers and we ensure their money is spent on the services they need. A qualified and certified team Our staff receive ongoing training and come from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
We offer free consultations and assistance with government funding applications, which may seem tricky for a first-time user. Our Australian-owned and operated business structure
Good oral health is imperative to overall well-being, but it can sometimes be overlooked. There are clear reasons why individuals avoid visiting a dental professional – namely, fear and cost.
Fear tends to arise from previous negative experiences, and so do concerns about cost. Just as no two chefs are the same, neither are any two dental professionals. Past experiences do not need to dictate future ones. Your oral health plays an important part of your every day, and the team at Clarity Dental Care are committed to ensuring that that part is a positive one.
Dental discount for seniors 65 and over
Dr Dilly, principal dentist at Clarity Dental Care, said: “Senior discounts are now available to our patients aged 65 and over, continuing our commitment to serve our community.” This is in addition to their continued support and sponsorship of Mount Martha Bowls Club and Mornington Civic Bowls Club.
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living – Centennial Living’s Long Island Village in Seaford has serviced apartments with an entry price less than you might expect, ranging from $150,000 to $210,000. Contact us to find out more about the costs. Serviced apartment inspection and village tours are strictly by appointment only. For more information, go to www.centennialliving.com. au and fill out the Contact Us form.
Make life easier with serviced apartments
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Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older people who would like to live independently with some help to make life easier. They are typically located within the village community centre where there is always someone to talk to and a relaxed community atmosphere to enjoy. There are many benefits of serviced apartment living at Long Island Retirement Village in Seaford and they Extrainclude:support – benefit from visiting health professionals and allied health services. There are activities to suit every lifestyle and Chef-preparedability.daily meals – every meal is freshly prepared and full of flavour. Enjoy the social side of eating in the dining room or, if you prefer, you can have your meal delivered to your room. Social activities – join in as much or as little as you like. There are morning teas, music and other entertainment, art, craft and hobby groups, board games, movies, seasonal events, swimming, shopping, and day trips in the village bus. Safety and security – emergency call buttons are in every unit. Nursing staff at the village provide additional peace of mind. Be freed up from cleaning and laundry – your assisted living apartment will be cleaned for you every week. Laundering of bed linen and towels will be done for you
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That’s why we’ve been nurturing trusted connections with our employees, clients, residents and their families for nearly 30 years. Through our range of tailored aged care services, we are committed to helping people realise their wellbeing goals and lead meaningful lives. We focus on every person as an individual so we can provide the best possible care and help them find the smile in every day. Talk to us today and discover the Regis difference. Regis Rosebud 1 Wyuna Street, Capel Sound VIC 3940 At Re gis, we believe a good life is built on great relationships. regis.com.au | 1300 998 100 SCAN TO LEARN MORE
Skating is so great for agility and can help if you suffer from arthritis, stiffness or sciatica. It's one of the best cardio sessions we do.
Bernadine Geary, left, with Margaret Walker.
So whatever your age, call the team at Sk8house today.
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One of our adult precision team members is Margaret Walker, who at 77 is the oldest competitive artistic figure skater in Australia. Margaret started skating in her 50s after switching from being a racing car driver and has won gold and silver medals at national and Oceania championships. She also coaches in our learn to skate classes and it was she who inspired Sk8house co-owner Bernadine Geary to take up skating.
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“When I met her I told her I was too old to learn, and when she told me she started skating at 50 I was determined to start skating,” Bernadine said. “Margaret has knocked on heaven’s door a couple of times in her life but decided that she had too much skating left to do. She is still my hero and I think the world of her.”
At Sk8house, we have an adult precision team with several ladies aged 50 and over who are proof that it's never too late to learn to skate.
Age is no barrier to learning to skate
The awards began in 2014 when the Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders sought to celebrate the age-friendly work being done across the Peninsula. They take their name from Delys Sargeant OAM, who was a driving force behind creating better opportunities and support for our older community Nominationsmembers.
To nominate or to view previous winners, mornpen.vic.gov.au/delys-sargeant-awards,visitor you can pick up a hard copy of the nomination form at your nearest shire customer service centre or library. You can also get more information from the shire’s positive ageing officer on 5950 1733.
• Senior Achiever Award – for a person aged 50 or older who has made a significant contribution to the community. One person will also be awarded the Mayor’s Elder of the Year Award.
for the 2022 awards close on Friday, September 30. The categories include:
Do you, your club, business or service value the older members of our community? Do you encourage respect for them and try to include them in what you do? If so, you could be eligible for a Mornington Peninsula Shire Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Award.
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• PACE Community Award – for a community organisation or club that offers an innovative and age-friendly program; someone who encourages diversity and inclusive opportunities; or a business that goes over and above to help the elderly.
Nominate today! Encourage respect and inclusion of older people across our Peninsula. Closes Friday 30 Sept.
• Intergenerational Award – for a service, group, business or person who has brought people of all ages together.
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Let’s reward those who love our seniors
MOUNT ELIZA NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Artists and makers from the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne will be part of next month’s Mount Eliza Art & Design Show at Mount Eliza North Primary School. After a two-year hiatus, the art show will return in-person, with a gala opening night on Friday, October 21, and will be open each day over the weekend of October 22-23.
There’ll be an exciting range of works on display and available to purchase from established and emerging artists and makers. With a student exhibition, food and drinks, a raffle and auction items up for grabs, it’s set to be a fun-filled weekend celebrating our local creative community. Now in its 43rd year, the show is an important fundraiser for Mount Eliza North Primary School, with all money
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Join us at Mornington Library from 2 Sept – 17 Oct for a moving exhibition about the life and legacy of Anne Frank. Explore Anne’s extraordinary story from her birth in 1929, up to her death in the BergenBelsen concentration camp in 1945. Making use of large size pictures, the exhibition Let Me Be Myself – The Life Story of Anne Frank features a reproduction of the original diary, photographs of Anne’s young life, and World War II Memorabilia.
From September 2 to October 17, a moving exhibition about the life and legacy of Anne Frank will be on display at Mornington Library. Anne’s famous diary detailing her experience of the Holocaust has sold millions of copies and been translated into more than 70 languages. The exhibition, Let Me Be Myself – The Life Story of Anne Frank, features a reproduction of the original diary, photographs of Anne's young life, and World War II memorabilia. Each exhibition panel contains images and texts about the world around Anne: the rise of Hitler, the persecution of the Jews, and the war. It illustrates how the lives of persecuted people such as the Frank family were affected by the political events of the 1930s and 1940s.
The exhibition, which has been brought to Mornington by the Anne Frank Stichting (Foundation), invites visitors to contemplate diversity, identity, prejudice, equal rights, and democracy. Go to annefrank.org.au for more information.
Anne Frank exhibition comes to Mornington
This exhibition is brought to us by the ANNE FRANK STICHTING (Foundation).
Mornington Library Vancouver Street, Mornington Let Me Be Myself The Story of Anne Frank exhibition
You will be so surprised to see just how many retail businesses reside in this part of Rosebud, and they all offer an amazing range of products.
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The day will feature wonderful activities and events, including free art and craft mini-workshops at Rita & Frank Creative studios, and the grand opening of Jackie Jones’s Love Where You Live art exhibition. Indi Tribe Collective will have free pizza tastings and Ooni pizza oven demonstrations along with huge sales store-wide; Kollab will have 20 per cent off store-wide; The Living Room Plants will also have their doors open; and you can relax and unwind at Escape Brewery while enjoying some lovely craft beer and live music.
As a special offer for the early birds, Indi Tribe Collective will give out free Daniels Donuts with every coffee purchased between 8-10am. Just look for the cute little caravan at 3 Merino St, Capel Sound.
For more details and a rundown of the day’s events, please visit www.lovelocalrosebud.org
Jackie Jones co-owner Chris, right, helps two customers with some gift ideas.
On Saturday, September 10, part of the Rosebud Industrial Estate is putting on a party for the community. The Love Local Block Party includes retailers in Henry Wilson Drive, Suffolk St, Thamer St and Merino St, and you’ll discover some of Rosebud’s best-kept retail secrets.
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RESPECT – The Aretha Franklin Story is coming to Frankston this month for one performance. Starring ARIA chart-topper Angie Narayan as the Queen of Soul, RESPECT follows the course of Aretha’s courageous life while showcasing her greatest hits over the past 50 years.
As kids, both Andrea and Hannah collected picture books with CBCA award stickers on them. “To see a gold winner sticker on our book is like a dream,” Andrea said.
Gold Coast producer Monique Cribb, from McGee Entertainment, said she felt compelled to recreate the story of the bold, phenomenal woman who not only sold 75 million albums but was also a powerful advocate for feminism and civil rights. “This is a story about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee,” Monique said. “I wanted to connect people to Aretha through an authentic mind, body and soul experience. The show takes you on an intimate musical odyssey through Aretha’s interesting life.”
When it comes to children’s books, winning a Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award is a big deal – and doubly so if you’re a debut author. Mornington Peninsula debut author Andrea Rowe did just that last month with her picture book Jetty Jumping winning the CBCA Early Childhood category.
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Monique said Angie’s voice was highly evocative of the socially conscious singer. “Aretha was the greatest musical influence on Angie, who coincidentally embodies so much of Aretha’s essence and heart. That is why I knew she was the perfect artist to play such a significant role.”
Joining Angie on stage in Frankston will be accomplished singers and actors Ezekiel Narayan, Shelley Davies and Asabi Goodman, together with an energetic band. A mind, body and soul experience, RESPECT is guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing. You can expect to hear all your favourite Aretha Franklin hits, including Natural Woman, Think, Say A Little Prayer, I Knew You Were Waiting For Me, Son of a Preacher Man, and Chain of Fools, with many laugh-out-loud moments.
Written by Andrea and illustrated by Hannah Sommerville, Jetty Jumping tells the story of Milla, who yearns to be brave like her friends and jump off the jetty. But she’s too scared. Milla’s summer changes for ever when she accidentally falls off the jetty and discovers the deep blue sea isn’t so scary after all. In fact, it’s beautiful.
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“It was a ‘pinch me’ moment,” Andrea said after hearing the announcement. “Hannah and I were online together thinking we were going to be interviewed for something else, so when we were told we’d won the award we thought it was a joke. It’s been an amazing ride for a debut author.”
Jumping wins gold
RESPECT – The Aretha Franklin Story is at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, September 17, at 7.30pm. Bookings: 9784 1060 or www.thefac. com.au A night out with the Queen of Soul
An enticing line-up of musicians will descend on the Red Hill Recreation Reserve on November 19 for the inaugural Hinterland Music Festival. Focusing on roots, folk, alt country and more, the performers will include Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Little Georgia, Little Quirks, Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves, Charm of Finches, Tulliah and Cousin Leonard with Nicky Bomba as MC.
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Red Hill comes alive with the sound of music
Two stages will feature internationally touring acts, and emerging and established local artists. Craft beers, fine wines, delicious food truck offerings and fresh coffee will be available. Profits will go back into the community, and sustainability will be front and centre in all
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“Our goal has always been to host great musical acts in an environment where they can really shine, where the audience actually listens to the music,” said festival director Robin Griffiths, who also runs the successful Music on the Hill (MOTH) events. “Punters get a better experience and artists love the fact that they are respected in this way. That’s why we’ve been able to attract such a great line-up for our first year.”
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VineHop is back for its fifth run this November, with the VineHop Sunday Sesh adding extra fun to the two-day festival.
Peninsula VineHop Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13. VineHop Saturday takes the familiar format of a multi-venue winery tour on a festival scale, incorporating popular venues, shuttle buses, food trucks, DJs and live music.
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Tickets are on sale now at vinehopfestival.com.au Family fun at VineHop Sunday Sesh
Ash Grunwald and The Bamboos will headline the Sunday Sesh, setting the vibe for a fun all-ages day out at The Briars in Mount Martha. It will be coupled with more than 20 craft beverage bars, plus market stalls and loads of kids’ activities.
Kids’ tickets are free for the Sunday Sesh, and they’ll be entertained with massive slides and bungy trampolines, plus the Kids Dreaming Centre with circus play, Faery Emma, The Funky Monkey Family and a kids’ comedy show.
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After sold-out shows across Australia, Junkyard Beats’ award-winning family production The Box Show comes to Frankston Arts Centre for the September school holidays.
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A Kingston City councillor is showing his face as an artist with his first solo exhibition at Frankston Arts Centre. Titled Faces, the exhibition features 11 abstract figurative works by Cameron Howe that he says highlight “spontaneity of thought and feeling”. “Detail is dotted, paint is scored and cut to create depth and texture, which collectively creates a distinctively original, bold and often vibrant aesthetic,” Cameron says. “Acrylic paint is layered, often cut back with an iPod, ruler or pen, creating texture then reapplied and the process repeated.”
Cameron holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Management and Marketing from RMIT University, and has written for a range of independent publications. He was elected to Kingston City Council in 2020 and currently sits on its arts and culture committee.
While I am not a trained artist, I come from a family of creatives and my childhood was dominated often daily by my mother’s concert piano pieces being played for up to five hours.”
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Cameron says the exhibition has been refined through Open Exhibition opportunities with Cube 37 Gallery between his early and late 20s thanks to the support of visual arts officer Milla Dakovic and FAC. “Frankston Arts Centre’s Open Exhibitions pushed me to invest in getting works to a commercial standard rather than throwing down the brush, and have given me my start in art with exposure.
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Kids can join Junkyard Beats at an interactive workshop to create their own Junkyard Orchestra in Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 on Monday, September 19, at The4pm.Box Show performance takes place in the Frankston Arts Centre theatre on Tuesday, September 20, at 11am. Tickets for The Box Show workshop and performance are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
Faces is at FAC’s Atrium Gallery until October 22. For more information, go to Art-Exhibitions/Cameron-Howehttps://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/orphone97841060. Debut solo exhibition for Kingston councillor
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items transform into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. Stimulating the imagination of children and adults alike, The Box Show follows four characters in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk, teaching kids about creative recycling, sustainability and thinking outside of the box with this high-energy, imaginative Founderperformance.andcreative director Oded Prior started to play the drums when he was 13, experimenting with objects lying around his home to create sounds and discovering that anything can be a drum. After years of touring with some of the world's top rhythm and percussion groups, Oded has found true passion in connecting communities and spreading environmental awareness all over the globe. He has taught rhythm workshops and master classes around the world and recently did a TEDx talk about his rhythmical journey.
“Sustainability is so important to our generation,” Daisy said. “We saw other products, like cleaning products, were using sustainable refills so we applied that to our skincare range.” It was important to the sisters that One Summer Skincare wasn’t just another beauty product. “We wanted to create a brand with purpose,” Tilly said.
One Summer Skincare is proudly Australian. The 14-piece range is 100 per cent vegan, and uses natural ingredients and a unique cartridge refill system. Customers can return a product’s cartridge insert once empty, which the brand then cleans, refills and reuses. Empty cartridges can also be recycled in lieu of being returned.
While sustainability is a big focus of this start-up, so too is supporting youth mental health, an issue that has affected a close family member. One dollar of revenue received per product goes to youth mental health charity Reach Out, an organisation that provides support and resources to those aged under 25.
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One Summer Skincare founders Tilly and Daisy.
The cost of skincare isn’t one that just affects your wallet. The masses of nonrecyclable packaging from skincare products that end up in landfill are a high price for the Earth to pay.
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Mornington Peninsula sisters Daisy, 17, and Tilly, 14, used their time in lockdown to come up with a solution to this beauty problem. Their business, One Summer Skincare, was born. Daisy handled the product development side and One Summer’s look through her unique logo and packaging design, while Tilly, a budding wordsmith, developed the brand’s personality and tone of voice.
Teenage sisters launch sustainable skincare range
Daisy and Tilly developed the range with help from their dad, Stu Johnson, who has spent more than 25 years working in the beauty industry. Their older brother Barnaby, 19, is also involved handling supply chain and Thelogistics.range includes cleansers, moisturisers, masks, and scrubs with 100ml refills of each product starting from $30. Shop online www.onesummerskincare.com
Issue 130, SEPTEMBER 2022 www.mpmag.com.au 83 ) fashionbeautyhealthDr Peter Scott and Dr Peter Tran are specialist orthodontists who are only too happy to answer any questions you might have when it comes to your teeth. Why choose a specialist? An orthodontist is specifically trained and is the most qualified to diagnose, prevent and treat issues to do with the alignment of the teeth and jaws and ensure you, or your child, ends up with a smile you love and a bite and jaw that function properly. When is the best time to see a specialist orthodontist? Dr Scott and Dr Tran recommend between the ages of seven and nine, because some children benefit greatly from early intervention. Wearing certain appliances may reduce a child’s time in braces later and may also make treatment more effective. Am I too old to fix my teeth? Many adults are now choosing to improve their smiles later in life. There is a range of aesthetic options available here to suit your lifestyle, including clear braces and aligners (Invisalign and Spark). DR PETER SCOTT & ASSOCIATES A: 13 Beach St, Frankston T: 9783 4511 W: www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au FB: drpeterscottorthodontist It’s never too late to get your smile straight Online, In Print & on Social Media P: 9708 8222 For maximum exposure during Spring & Summer Book your 6 month campaign now Let us design, write, photograph, upload to web and social media to maximise your opportunities
Taurus: You’re asked to plan some fun this month –scheduled rather than spontaneous. Think strategically and make space in your diary for an appealing hobby, pleasurable artistic events, or creative activities. Pastimes like chess, bridge, lawn bowls, cooking or gardening may boost your mood.
Sagittarius: It’s time to ensure you’re moving in the right direction when it comes to career, parenting and public social roles. You may receive a promotion or extra duties. Or perhaps recent office politics is triggering a change of direction. If unhappy, you are likely to seek a more satisfying path.
Scorpio: You’re asked to proceed with plans that may have been on the back burner. The Sun in your social sector means you’re active, out and about. It’s time to network and communicate your plans with friends and work colleagues. Seek advice if you’re presented with a fork in the road.
Leo: Last month was fun, a cause for celebration. Now you’re asked to check your budget, particularly if you overspent. Finances are the focus. Perhaps it’s time for annual bookkeeping, or maybe to adjust your financial mindset. You can attract your desires. It’s important to do things that boost your self-esteem.
Aquarius: Your restlessness indicates it’s time to make changes. Investing in your primary partnership is likely to benefit. Alternatively, you may reassess your fiscal investments. It’s a change of season in multiple areas of your life. If you feel change is too much, pause and trust you can ride it out.
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Libra: This month your social calendar fills up fast, but you also feel called to rest and reflect. Expansive Jupiter highlights your 7th house of marriage. If single, you may find a marriage contender; if partnered, issues relating to a personal or business partner may arise. Legal matters may also appear.
Aries: Healthy routines are important and your physical and mental health is prioritised. Jupiter urges you to be your best self. Negotiate with your partner or boss to make space for your health – step up your gym routine, book medical check-ups, or simply move your body. Diplomacy is called for in communications.
Gemini: This month you ponder your relationship with children, creative projects and romantic aspirations. You may need to juggle household duties and fun. Perhaps you’re indecisive about a family issue. Mercury Retrograde asks you to pause before proceeding. Exploring family patterns or family history may shed light on a personal matter.
Virgo: Focus on health and happiness, ensuring that daily physical, mental and spiritual habits are conducive to good health and a satisfying lifestyle. Assess your routines/habits and adjust if necessary. Are you living in sync with your core beliefs and values? Self-criticism is unhelpful. Aim for change with support if necessary.
Cancer: September sees you focus on your purpose. Are you in the right profession, or do you need to adjust accordingly? Mindfulness, mindset, and decision-making are highlighted this month. You may undertake short courses or seek professional advice. Pause and ponder your true purpose rather than taking action when Mercury is Retrograde.
Capricorn: You are keen to spread your wings and fly, regardless of your budget or lifestyle. Perhaps you plan an overseas trip or a sabbatical, or you aspire to study. Alternatively, potential lifestyle changes may see you adjust your budget. You have the wind beneath your wings to move towards your more expansive goals.
Pisces: September sees you focus on your marital status. Legal contracts are also highlighted. Regardless of your relationship status, you’re asked to assess your personal satisfaction and make necessary adjustments. Singletons may meet someone special. Ensure important details are obtained in new contracts/agreements to prevent later issues. Seek expert advice if doubtful.
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Frank’s journey with The Fast 800 began last December. He’d been a fan of Dr Michael Mosley – the creator of the program – and had heard about The Fast 800 via the documentary series Australia's Health Revolution. So he signed up and was pleasantly surprised at the diversity of the food options available. By the third week Frank was really into the swing of the program and seeing results.
Frank travelled a lot for work and by his own admission was “lazy” when it came to making good food choices and prioritising exercise. “I really didn't watch what I was eating,” he said. “I definitely didn’t have a balanced diet like I have today. I wasn’t keeping an eye on my carbohydrate and alcohol intake, which looking back now was high. On the exercise front, I did very little – the odd walk, but nothing consistent like I do now.”
For 52-year-old Frank from Mount Martha, joining The Fast 800 program has been the game-changer he needed. After sticking with the program for 12 weeks, Frank is 22kg lighter. But there’s more to it than purely weight loss; as a father of two, Frank was motivated to improve his overall health not only for himself but for his family.
Thanks to sedentary lifestyles, convenience food, and comfort eating our way through a pandemic, losing weight and getting fit is top of mind for many people. Finding a way to do it that’s easy to stick to and gets results is the challenge.
Frank’s top tip for others looking to achieve similar results would be to keep away from the booze for the 12 weeks. This is coming from a man who loves red wine and pale ales. “Spoil yourself when it comes coffee and teas; black is best so don't buy cheap. Clean out your freezer and do loads of meal prep so there’s no temptation mid-week when you can’t be bothered to cook. If you can have your last meal by 7pm and breakfast after 8am, great. And drink water, water, water.”
Frank’s turning point came when he was away for a weekend with his wife and friends. “I'd been to the holiday location before and remember the walk we went on being a lot easier the last time we were there. I realised I was so unfit. It was time to make some changes for good. Also, it sounds a little corny but I have two teenage daughters and I'd like to be able to walk them up the aisle. My sedentary lifestyle just wasn’t cutting it.”
As a proud member of the CFA, Frank finds firefighting a lot easier now he’s lost the weight. “I feel great. I exercise every day. I walk, do Pilates and spin classes. My energy levels have improved a lot. I’ve also taken on the Melbourne stair climb, walking up 28 flights of stairs with 25 kilos of breathing apparatus and firefighting gear on your back. There’s no way before I would have even attempted doing this.”
For more information or to sign up to The Fast 800 using our reader discount MP20, go to www.thefast800.com – the offer is valid from September 2-21, and you will receive a 20 per cent discount on The Fast 800's 12-week online program. ThisT&Cs 20 per cent discount applies to new members of The Fast 800 Online Program. Discount code MP20 must be manually entered where prompted at checkout and applies to The Fast 800 Online Program. The discount is valid until 11.59pm AEST on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. NIKKI FISHER
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Kis My Body calls it flower water for easier conversation. Rose is the most familiar scent, but we also have Rosemary and Neroli, Lavender and Clary Sage, which is the founder’s favourite.
These flower waters make excellent facial toners and hydrate the skin after cleansing. Spray your favourite flower mist over clean skin as part of your facial routine for a gentle toner or simply a refreshing all-over spray to use after showering and exercise. Take your favourite Kis organic flower water with you in easy-to-carry spray bottles made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, and spritz on your face during the day as a natural perfume or pick-me-up. The bottles fit perfectly in your car’s console, your golf buggy or your handbag, and you can take them with you on your plane flight for refreshment and relaxation. MY BODY W:
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A by-product of the creation or distillation of essential oil, hydrosol is the water that remains when steam isolates the oil of the plant. Its healing properties are just as powerful and effective as the essential oils but much gentler.
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Trish Stamp started her career in the travel industry in 1972, making coffee and stamping brochures as a junior at a small travel agency in Frankston. She progressed to booking bus trips from Sydney to Melbourne and then had the opportunity to pick up the phone and book flights with TAA and Ansett. From there her progression continued and she learnt to book cruises, tours and more. Procedures were quite simple back then. Cruises didn’t venture to all the exotic ports they do now, and flights were either in economy or first class with basically one fare for Fasteach.forward to 2022 and how things have changed. In the past 50 years Trish has seen the industry progress and the opportunities for travel grow in so many unexpected ways. She has been lucky and enjoyed trips covering many corners of the world. She has visited the Palace of the Lost City in Sun City, South Africa, seen the Fabergé eggs in the Kremlin Museum in Russia, enjoyed hot-air ballooning over the Masai Mara in Kenya, wandered the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, cruised among the glaciers in Alaska, flown
Trish loves working and helping the community and residents where she lives. She is a longstanding member of Rotary and has been a member of the Mount Eliza Chamber of Commerce for many years, including 13 years as president.
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When Trish plans a trip for you, you can count on the experience of every one of her 50 years in travel. She loves to share her travel knowledge and personalise your trip to make travel dreams come true for every single one of her clients. Fifty years is a long time in any career, but Trish loves what she does and her clients will tell you that she is the one to rely on.
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The business survived the dark days of COVID travel restrictions, during which time Trish still worked daily to ensure clients with cancelled trips were all compensated or had their plans rearranged. As ever, her clients came first. It is a credit to her that the business has now completely bounced back and she is currently inundated with bookings, many from new clients walking in through the front door. Her mantra of “Without a travel agent you are on your own” has never been truer. Congratulations, Trish, on 50 years of ongoing service to the travel industry.
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In April 1981 she opened her own agency in Mount Eliza Village, simply called Trish Stamp Travel, on Mount Eliza Way. During the early days she shared shop space with a men’s barber until the growth of her business warranted an office of her own, and for the past 11 years she has operated out of 70 Mount Eliza Way.
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Locallocally.business is the lifeblood of the Mornington Peninsula. It’s easy to support local business and share the abundance of local experiences with visiting friends and family.
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As spring arrives with a promise of warmer weather, it’s time to get out and appreciate your own backyard – and support local at the same time. Coffee catch-ups with friends, browsing the shops, seeing live music . . . there is so much to see and do on the Peninsula and so many ways to connect to your local business community. Grab the kids and rediscover outdoor adventures, find a new takeaway, check out a different bike track, or join a neighbourhood school holiday art, dance or music class.
Friends dropping in provides opportunities to explore our arts and culture. The Peninsula is home to a diverse range of makers and creators, galleries and artist Samplestudios.ourworld-class food and wine, craft brewing and distilling, and fresh produce. Enjoy a meal at one of our many restaurants or cafes. With seasonal produce on the menu you can feed the family – and support farmers, farmgates, greengrocers and butchers – by sourcing fresh in-season essentials
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Issue 130, SEPTEMBER 2022 www.mpmag.com.au 91 ) BUSINESSTHE BUSINESS AWARDS MORNINGTON PENINSULA BusinessPeninsulaMorningtonSupportingmpbusiness.com.au/businessawardsandcelebrating local business If you’re one of our 15,800 local businesses and need something new and exciting to look forward to, then put yourself forward for a 2022 Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Award. The awards night at Mornington Racecourse on Wednesday, October 19, will showcase a range of local businesses and industries that demonstrate excellence, innovation and sustainability. The nine categories your business can enter are: • Creative Industries • Retail • Tourism • Hospitality • Trade, Building and Construction • Agriculture and Manufacturing • Health and Community • Start Up • Professional Services One award-winner will also be named Business of the Year. Tourism, hospitality and retail are three of our nomination categories and collectively are some of our biggest employers on the Peninsula. After a tough couple of years we’re encouraging you to showcase the excellence and innovation your business has demonstrated and enter the awards. Some things to think about are: Where do you demonstrate industry Whatleadership?newideas have you pulled together to address recent challenges? How are you connected to your local Howcommunity?doyou provide memorable customer experiences? Applications close on Sunday, September 11; the entry process is short, easy, and all online at MPBusiness.com.au/ businessawards MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE A: 2 Queen St, Mornington A: 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud A: 21 Marine Pde, Hastings A: 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville T: 5950 1000 W: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Home Put your business forward for a Business Excellence Award
Mt Eliza Farmers’: fourth Sunday of month, Mount Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm Point Nepean Portsea Market: Portsea Quarantine Station, Point Nepean National Park, 9am-2pm
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Crib Point Community Market: second Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Crib Point Community House, 7 Park Rd, Crib Point Rosebud Community School: second Saturday of month, Nepean Hwy, the old carnival site on Rosebud Foreshore (opp 7-Eleven), 8am-1pm, 120+ stalls, handmade and new items, produce and plants
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Food Yard Mornington: Street Food Saturday’s 5-8pm. 63 Yuilles Rd Mornington www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ food-yard Rye Foreshore Market: First Saturday of the month. Open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole family. 75 - 120 stalls. Rye Foreshore near Pier, 7am - noon
Dromana Community Market: fourth Saturday of month, Dromana Community Park, Point Nepean Rd, Dromana; 8.30am-1.30pm; family-friendly experience with fresh and seasonal produce and locally crafted products
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Soul Night Market: Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington, 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ soul-night-market
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Pearcedale Market: third Saturday of month, 8am-noon, 710 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Sorrento Street Market: Sorrento Village, Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, 9am-2pm
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Boneo Community Market: third Saturday of the month, 8amnoon; cnr Boneo and Limestone roads
Boneo Lions Club Sunday Market: First Sunday of every month, 7am-1pm. Rosebud foreshore opposite Fourth Ave, something for everything
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Mount Martha Briars Market: 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, 9am-2pm
Mornington Racecourse Craft Market: Racecourse Rd, 9am2pm; 300+ stalls with animal farm & face-painting for the kids
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Little Beauty Market: Beauty Park, High St, Frankston, 9am2pm www.littlebeautymarket.com.au Mount Martha South Beach Market: Mount Martha House Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha; spectacular boutique street food truck and handmade makers market overlooking the ocean; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ south-beach-market
Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, fresh food market springing to life on the fourth Sunday of every month. Celebrating our growers and makers, the market is in its 13th year and continues to bring the freshest produce and handmade goods to the community. From farm-fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and veg to beautiful fresh eggs, jams, sauces, sausages, nuts, honey . . . the list goes on. Then there’s the readyto-eat hot food such as freshly baked scones, homemade dim sims, bacon and egg rolls, doughnuts, fresh gourmet pies, and Turkish treats. farmers and makers have a wealth of knowledge to share, so come and chat to them about their produce. We are proudly supported each month by Mount Eliza’s wonderful Rotary and Lions clubs, whose mouthwatering bacon and egg rolls raise money for those in in need. Come and discover the wonderful vibrancy of Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market. ELIZA FARMERS’
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A farmgate visit is a chance to get out in the fresh air and see chickens roaming in green pastures or scratching around in fields for bugs. You might even meet the farm’s resident maremma
sheepdogs Princess Leia and Romy, guardians of the chickens. Goats, alpacas and a family of emus add to the menagerie. If you’re a keen gardener, you’ll want to buy a bag of chicken manure to boost your soil, and if you have chickens in your backyard there’s chicken feed for Comesale. meet your egg farmer at Somerville Egg Farm and enjoy springtime at the farm. It’s open Monday to Friday from 8am-4.30pm and Saturdays from 8am-12.30pm; it’s closed Sundays and public holidays.
Home cooks, chefs and retailers are all valued customers who shop here for top-quality eggs. Whether you’re cooking a quiche, a quick breakfast or a grand celebration cake, buy your eggs at Somerville Egg Farm and enjoy the quality they bring to your cooking.
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The Napolitano family have been egg farmers at their Moorooduc property since 1979. They’re the experts when it comes to eggs. The chickens at Somerville Egg Farm are hormone and antibiotic-free, so you can feel confident you’re buying quality, natural eggs. All eggs are hand-collected and packed daily for freshness. There’s a variety of sizes and price ranges to suit all needs and budgets, and duck and quail eggs are also available.
Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to get out and visit all the wonderful farmgates on the Peninsula. There isn’t a more essential ingredient than fabulous farm-fresh eggs from Somerville Egg Farm.
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you’re someone who drinks a double-double espresso after your 50km cycle, an office coffee frother who must have a latte before being spoken to, pronounce macchiato with accompanying hand gestures, or have four sugars in a 16oz cappuccino, Commonfolk is just that: for the common folk. You might have a better pourover recipe than ours, get torn between your AeroPress and Breville Barista Pro on the daily, or just want to learn about coffee. Regardless, we’re bound to have something for you. We’ll host you in our training space, talk your ear off about partnerships we’ve formed with producers near and far, have you drinking mind-blowing coffees from our friends in Colombia, and help your mate ditch Blend 43 with Steeped instant coffee bags. Maybe you don’t even like coffee, and you just want to blow your house deposit on smashed avo. Either way, welcome to the Universe.
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Little River Coffeehouse is open from 7am Monday-Friday and from 8am weekends, and is licensed so you can enjoy a wine or beer with your meal. If it’s a little early for a tipple, we’re also known for our excellent coffee, which is available with soy milk, lactose-free milk, and oak and almond milk alter natives. We have gluten-free bread and toast too.
Established in 2016, our family-run Seaford-based coffee roastery and café has built a community of people who come from near and far for our quality coffee, food and freshly roasted beans. We know it took an inquisitive mind to experiment with those first coffee cherries – to pluck, roast and brew those first beans – and bring caffeine-laden goodness to the world. Our approach is driven by that same sense of explora tion and excitement so you can enjoy coffee at its best. If you value freshly roasted coffee delivered to you with no fuss, come join our family; we’re here for you.
Want something with your coffee? Try our home made cakes and crepes, or what about joining us for breakfast? Our extensive menu includes lots to tantalise your tastebuds, not just bacon and eggs. Monday night is Pasta Night, with the menu changing every two weeks. Choose one of our three pasta selections, olive bread and a glass of house wine, tea or coffee for $27.50. Book on 9787 8489. Takeaway is also available. So pop in and say hi. We would love to see you.
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Check us out at cftproastingco.com.au; we are offering 15 per cent off and free shipping for your first online orders in September to celebrate International Coffee Day. Or join us at 37 Armstrongs Rd, Seaford, where we’re open weekdays 6am-2pm and weekends 7.30am-2pm. Grab a bag and get into it.
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And if you’re after someone to cater for your family gathering, corporate function or a larger event, just reach out and we’ll create beautiful and fresh savoury fruit platters, grazing tables and hot savoury canapés Whetherplatters.
Get your day off to the perfect start with a selection of Flourish Café’s delicious coffees and milks. Drinking coffee has been linked to many health benefits, boosts our energy levels and starts you off on the right foot. Our café is a family business. We love our customers and enjoy making their individual coffees. We pride ourselves on good service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re popping in for a quick latte, a leisurely business meeting or a catch-up with friends, Little River Coffeehouse has you covered. Located just under the Quest building in Frankston, we offer a comfy setting with yummy desserts and breakfasts, and our delicious lunch menu with winter warmers will keep you cosy and well fed.
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Open from 6am-3pm Monday-Friday and 7am-3pm weekends, Coffee Traders provides the perfect environment for a caffeination fix every day of the week.
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Situated in the heart of Main St in Mornington and only a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach, Mr Jackson is a meeting place for those who enjoy relaxing near the bay with fresh food and coffee. Whether you’re a Mornington local or a traveller passing by, you’ll be warmly welcomed here and invited to immerse yourself in everything Mornington has to offer.
In the heart of Mornington is a cafe filled with charm.
Mr Jackson serves an all-day brunch menu that includes sweet, savoury and dietary requirement options on request, meaning there is always something for everyone. Brewing and pouring only the best, they serve Toby’s Estate’s rich and creamy coffee which has become a local favourite that keeps customers coming back for more. Alternatively, if you’re not a coffee-lover, they’ve got fresh juices, smoothies, milkshakes and local alcoholic beverag es that pair well with any brunch dish. Grab a seat under the big plane tree outside the shop and savour your brunch, or take your coffee to go and enjoy it by the beach.
18-EightyEight is a homely boutique espresso bar nestled in the heart of Seaford, only metres from the beach. Aiming to be the home of the most consistently good coffee in Seaford, 18-EightEight takes pride in serving Naked Espresso’s full-flavoured blend and has implemented policies and procedures in place to ensure that no matter who’s on, your coffee always tastes the same. That’s not all – 18-EightEight doesn’t only talk the talk about eco-friendly coffee cups, they walk the walk too. Having partnered with Compost Connect, they have placed a dedicated disposable coffee cup bin outside the store so you can confidently dispose of your cup and know it’s not going straight to landfill.
Locals and tourists alike stop in for unfilled bagels in take-home packs, or filled bagels such as The Traditional with salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers and red onion on a bagel of their choice. There are 13 flavours to choose from, including onion bagels, seeded, herb or plain (plain GF available). If you prefer your bagels sweet, blueberry is a favourite. The Bagelry is open seven days during peak season.
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Coffee Traders has the finest coffee, delicious pastries, and baristas who always provide service with a smile. The Traders team serve up the finest specialty coffee from Five Senses. The Dark Horse house blend is perfect for your lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos, magic and piccolos, while the fortnightly rotation of single origins will satisfy your desire for an espresso, long black, filter or cold brew. But it doesn’t stop there. Coffee Traders knows not everyone loves coffee, which is why you’ll also find the delicious Mork hot chocolate range, Calma Sutra chai tea, a selection of teas, milkshakes, a range of juices, and – perhaps most importantly – an endless supply of babyccinos for the kids and puppuccinos for your furry friends.
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There are bread rolls shaped to look like bagels, and then there are authentic New York-style boiled bagels. It’s the latter that you’ll find at The Bagelry Co in BoilingRosebud.thebagels before they’re baked gives real bagels their authentic chewy crust. This unassuming brunch and lunch spot opposite the bay attracts those who know the real deal when it comes to seriously good bagels, artisan doughnuts, Noisette pastries, Allpress coffee, and Prana Chai.
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18-EightyEight is fast becoming your go-to espresso bar and they have made it their goal to serve you the “best coffee in Seaford”. Try a coffee at 18-EightyEight – you won’t be disappointed.
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Sharon says that the two-day conference is open to all interested in the growing industry, and all are welcome to rub shoulders with a who’s who of the bushfoods
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Traditionally, bushfoods were primarily women’s business, and Sharon is part of a powerful group of women who are putting bushfoods back into Indigenous hands. She is a board member of First Nations Bushfoods & Botanicals Alliance Australia and Victoria’s representative. They are holding Australia’s first Indigenous-led bushfood conference on the red dirt in the centre of the nation in Alice Springs on October 4-5.
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“Did you know only 3 per cent of the bushfood businesses in Australia are owned by Indigenous people?” she asks rhetorically. “For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous people have been harvesting, processing, and trading in native bushfoods and botanicals used in medicine. It is only in the past few hundred years that non-Indigenous people have handled those plants and products. Now they are controlling the industry. We need to put this growing business back into the hands of the traditional owners. This is so culture and custom, the stories associated with the plants, the songs around the foods and medicine can be maintained for future generations.”
“We want to establish a system where people can buy real bushfoods and botanicals from Indigenous people or at least know they are dealing with an Indigenousowned company.”
Shebusiness.isalso excited about a gala fundraising dinner to be held under the stars in Alice Springs, where some of the best chefs in the nation will be cooking dishes using bushfoods. “I have invited Hugh Allen from Vue de Monde to cook alongside the Aunties, other chefs and traditional bushfood harvesters. It will be a very, very special night.”
Indigenous Rosebud businesswoman Sharon Brindley is a powerful advocate for native bushfoods, and she wants them back in Indigenous hands. Proudly Yamatji/Noongar, Sharon celebrates her Indigenous heritage through her range of bushfood products she makes under the Jala Jala Treats banner.
RICHARD CORNISH Richard Cornish is a freelance food writer filing regular food news stories for newspapers and magazines across Australia, including Eat.Drink Mornington Peninsula and each month in Mornington Peninsula www.richardcornish.com.auMagazine.
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The Mornington Peninsula is full of bushfoods. The coast is lined with plants like saltbush and karkalla (pigface). On the beach there are plants like sea celery and sea rocket. In the coastal forest, there are warrigal greens growing. However, it is not permitted to harvest these plants on council land, such as a beach, without a permit. Plants in national parks are protected. Big fines apply to harvesting native plants without permits. You can buy bushfoods online from Indigenous-owned businesses from the FNBBAA website. I love using wattle seed in damper, scones, or even in smoothies. It has a warm coffee/chocolate flavour and is very high in healthy oils. Kakadu plum is so high in antioxidants it should be an ultrafood! Use dried flesh in curries, desserts, and even muesli. Try bush tomato in slow braises and other wet dishes for extra flavour and loads of healthy compounds. Enjoy bushfoods and explore what we have to offer.
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“We started out with a small team of contract drivers which has now built to a team of over 50 drivers across seven regions, some of which have been with us for more than 12 months. All our drivers are treated as part of the Bite Local family, and it’s this connection that a lot of gig economy drivers yearn for. Adding in part-time employees gives us flexibility with our workforce, but most importantly it provides Bite Local with an opportunity to give back. Our drivers are the face of the restaurant and the face of Bite Local, so their role and value in our business cannot be overstated. Our drivers are invested in the outcome just as we are.”
COVID has changed the employment landscape in a monumental way. With staff shortages affecting many businesses, and employees dealing with physical and mental health challenges like never before, people are having to find ways to adapt to these changing times.
Bite Local, a mobile app and restaurant delivery service born on the Mornington Peninsula in 2020, is now working with disability employment agencies Wise Recruitment, At Work Australia, Campbell Page, CVGT and others to help boost its team of delivery drivers. Bite Local has a team of part-time employees recruited via these agencies, employees who have been unable to commit to fulltime work due to poor physical or mental health. The drivers are paid an hourly award rate to deliver food for restaurants. This part-time work gives them a chance to get back on their feet and look after their health at the same time.
Dave believes Bite Local may be the only restaurant food delivery app working with such recruitment agencies and providing drivers with stable employment and income.
“Our restaurant delivery service is already carbon-neutral through our partnership with Carbon Offsets Australia, and now we’re able to do more by employing disadvantaged people locked out of the workforce. We can provide our customers with a fantastic service while helping people doing it tough to find a pathway back into mainstream work. Of course, being a delivery driver is no one’s dream job, but it’s all about stepping stones.”
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Bite Local founder and managing director Dave Wilton is super excited about this latest change to the Bite Local model. “Community and connection are the core values of Bite Local,” Dave says.
Bite Local CFO and director Ash Arnott says: “With the big apps, all the money flows overseas with very little put back into our communities, not to mention the barriers they put up between restaurants and their customers. Bite Local was built off the back of everything the big apps do poorly, so we are really excited to work with our local communities and ensure all money stays local.”
Learn more at www.bitelocal.com. au, where you can order food, sign up as a restaurant, apply to become a driver, or find more information on franchise opportunities, as Bite Local is growing.
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The dining room is classic pub bistro, with bare wooden tables, carpeted floors and a large, open kitchen. There is an expansive beer garden heated by a wood heater and looking out over the Rosebud foreshore. The food here is good. It is exceptional value for the
“She is a beautiful old pub, a stalwart of the local community and the place where holidaymakers flock in summer,” says the talented chef. “It is a place where we can seat a lot of people and still offer them a really good dining experience that won’t break the bank but at the same time making people very happy.”
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Back in the 1990s there was an explosion of creativity in the Melbourne dining scene. Chefs were returning from working overseas, there was a change in liquor licensing, and old pubs’ kitchens were being taken over by enthusiastic, skilled young chefs who wanted to make a difference.
The pub was built in the 1940s when Rosebud was a little village along a gravel track carved through the tea-trees and she-oaks. The clinker brick building has a few Art Deco curves but its Italianate roof is definitely from a later stylebook. The clinker brick, open-hearth fireplace and sculpted cornicing give the pub an old-world feel.
Patrick Bowring was one of them. He started his career at the Kingston Hotel in Richmond under Emma McKay, where she helped lay the roots for the Melbourne gastropub scene. Patrick went from there to Circa at the Prince in St Kilda as commis chef to Andrew McConnell, making his way up the ranks. For the past years he has raised a family and worked at well-known properties around the Peninsula. Now Patrick is making his mark at the much-loved Rosebud Hotel.
A new spring menu starts this month with a focus on Asian dishes and gastropub favourites. Patrick and his team at the Rosebud Hotel aim to feed a lot of people and make them happy. They do that job exceptionally well.
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Bistro boasts an open fireplace, a wonderful view of our fabulous beer garden and an expansive menu. A experience the website see full menu. quality, and it is made with good produce. While you won’t get white tablecloths, you can expect some really good wines from the Peninsula, Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale at prices that won’t frighten the horses. At the heart of the menu are some gastropub classics. “We put the pie on as a special and the customers would not let us take it off,” says Patrick. He and his crew handmake real butter rough puff pastry, line the high pie tin, and fill it with chicken and leek one week and then perhaps salmon and snapper in a creamy sauce the following week.
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Patrick and his team also have their butcher make snags to his own special recipe. Sitting on a mash so buttery and creamy that it should come with its own health warning, the house sausages with onion gravy are superb. Patrick likes to mix things up and will have oysters – opened to order, mind you – on the specials board alongside grade 7 marbled porterhouse steak. He also insisted that every dessert was made fresh in house, including the old-fashioned ‘crisp on the outside, marshmallowy on the inside’ pavlova with cream and fresh berries, or the hot, spongy mandarin pudding sitting on a bed of rich chocolate ganache.
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Tomato, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, pumpkin and melons can all be sown in seed-raising trays now, along with corn, beans, leafy greens and salad veg. If you’d prefer, you can sow your bigger seeded veg directly into your beds. Be sure to mark them clearly and make a note of what date you sowed your seed.
The pleasing harvests have been the citrus this year. Oranges, tangelos and mandarins have been especially plentiful and sweet, and if you have been able to keep the possums from your fruit you should still be enjoying daily picking from these wonderful trees. There is a misconception that citrus don’t do well down here on the southern Peninsula. Many people mention that they struggle with growth rates, pests and diseases, and a lack of fruit. There are a number of factors that may lead to citrus problems down here, but they are all fairly straightforward to remedy.
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Irregular feeding and irrigation of your citrus will also have a negative impact on the growth rate of your trees. Monthly feeding is recommended, and installing a regulated drip irrigation or micro-spray system will be of great benefit. And a nice thick layer of composted mulch will help Whentoo. your trees cannot access regular food, their growth slows, which can lead to poor health. This in turn can bring in the insect pests, and the weakened tree finds it difficult to combat targeted attacks by scale, leaf-miner and aphids. Regular inspection of your trees is essential, and you will need to spring into action if outbreaks occur. Pyrethrum or horticultural oil sprays can greatly assist you if you run into severe infestations.
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One of the main issues we see is citrus trees planted within lawn spaces. Citrus trees have quite shallow feeding roots, and if there is spreading grasses – in particular, kikuyu – growing around and up to the stem of the tree, they will be competing for moisture and nutrients essential to their strong growth. If your trees are growing within such grass spaces, it is well worth trying to remove or destroy these grasses. Digging and hand-pulling the weedy ground cover can be problematic, as some of these feeding roots of the citrus may be damaged in the process. If the grass isn’t too thick and if done carefully without too much digging, you should be able to remove the majority. Smothering the grass can also be tricky, as they are such an invasive grower. A good-quality organic herbicide is always an option if you find yourself in this situation. There are a number on the market these days, so do some research and try a few out if you need to.
Getting on to the vegies, if you haven’t already raised seedlings during the past month, there’s still time to do this also. Again it’s probably worth getting on to it soon, otherwise it’ll require a trip to the local nursery to purchase seedlings.
Well, what a winter! Apart from a handful of beautiful springlike days, it’s been very cool and wet, hasn’t it? The majority of our winter vegetable crops have still battled through, with loads of leafy greens, broccoli, broad beans and peas keeping the cooks in the family happy. The frosts have stunted a few plants – in particular, the poor old spuds – but they also come good after a while.
Yes it has become a buyer’s market. History always has to level things up. Yes the market is correcting. It was Yesinevitable.interest rates are rising, but money is still ‘cheap’ by historical standards.
4. History has proven that property is a very sound investment and that prices always go up after they go down, and vice versa.
8. Your dream house may not come on the market during a ‘downturn’ because the owner has no desire to compete with ‘distressed’ vendors or deal with opportunistic buyers.
1. The market can change quickly, up or 2.down.Noone can accurately pick the top or bottom of the market, except in retrospect.
A year ago, buyers answered on the first call while prospective vendors were elusive. Now the reverse is true.
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7. The cheapest house isn’t usually the best house, so holding out for a lower price will see many ‘perfect’ homes lost to proactive buyers.
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11. Real estate agents have a legal and moral duty to vendors first and foremost, and an ethical responsibility to both vendors and buyers. Always work with an agent you can trust. See it, love it, buy it. Repeat.
3. What you pay for a house is only ever an issue if you are forced to sell. Check the long-term affordability upfront, and lock in your finances so that you can sit out a downturn.
10. Regardless of the market, buy what you love and can afford, and sit back and enjoy your new home.
6. Last year people bought before they sold. It is prudent now to sell before you buy.
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Whether for your alfresco area, garden or pool, a folding arm awning will provide a versatile extension to your outdoor living area while also providing shade for nearby windows and doors. A folding arm awning can also be used in normal rain conditions, making it an ideal all-weather cover.
Offering a shop-at-home service, they come to you to provide you with a free measure and quote, plus all the advice, solutions and samples required to transform, shade and protect your outdoor area. You can also visit their huge showroom so you can try out full-size working products before you buy. & Frankston-Dandenong Rd,
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After enduring a long and cold winter season spent cooped up by the fireplace, it’s finally time to revel in the outdoors and create a light and airy home interior. Spring is all about having a fresh look using vibrant colours and bringing the outside in by decorating with some greenery and florals.
Natural textures are making a huge impact this season through handcrafted rattan furniture, filling homes with an organic feel. Rattan can also be injected through décor such as baskets and lamp shades to continue a similar coastal theme throughout your space, shown here with our Airlie side and coffee table alongside the Weave floor lamp. We will also see a popularity in slip cover fabric sofas serving both presentation and functionality. Easy to clean and offering the perfect relaxed look, slip cover lounges are a staple for any home in the warmer months of the year. In this shot, we have styled the Whitehaven three-seater to match a fresh and light interior style while also looking inviting and comfortable. in style this spring and discover our huge range of furniture and home décor online or in store today at OZ Design Furniture.
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Yes, we have turned the corner of this cold, wet, old-fashioned Mornington Peninsula winter. Spring days are moments away, with outdoor activities on the to-do list. Footy finals are about to start, and our home preparations such as spring cleaning and garden makeovers need to begin. Why not start planning your garden now? Come in and see our garden consultants about drawing up a plan for all the ideas you have seen on TV, social media, or even gardens you have seen down the street.
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For those of you who have never been into this large nursery, you will get a big surprise: it’s nothing like a retail chain store. Good gardeners come to our nursery, and so should you. If you’re in the building trade, price rises are uncommon here –we grow most of what we sell. Come in and get your discount, with great service provided free. Don’t be shy, make it an outing. We hope to see you this spring.
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Simon The Plant Man has four acres (1.6ha) of plants to wander around, from small succulents to advanced hedges and specimen trees. The friendly, helpful, fully trained staff will answer any garden ideas, design, or even pest problems you may be troubled with. Take a stroll, bring your children or even your fur baby. Every week, new plants, pots, fertilisers, potting mixes, and wine barrels arrive, so if you haven’t been in since the pandemic, it is worth a look.
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Say goodbye to your rotten timber windows
The Stop the Rot motto is “We’ve never met a window we can’t fix”. They have been repairing rotting timber windows across Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs for more than 20 years and have now expanded to the Mornington Peninsula. Their Peninsula team, led by senior technicians Aviv Peretz and local boy Josh Davis, will assess the damage to your windows and tailor Stop the Rot’s unique methodology to their repair and restoration. This proven method has been implemented by the company’s founders and developed over years repairing windows in some of Melbourne’s most exclusive suburbs and homes. The technicians use their joinery skills to rebuild your window frames in situ rather than a short-term, unsightly DIY ‘painter’s fix’. This method is attempted by others but delivered only by the STR team of 12. Stop the Rot is leaving a positive impact on the Peninsula community too with the announcement of a long-term sponsorship of the Red Hill Football Club, including major sponsorship of the club’s inaugural Pride Round. Arrange a quote by visiting www. stoptherot.com.au STOP THE ROT
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United Energy moves electricity to and from more than 700,000 homes and businesses across Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs and the Peninsula. That’s more than 13,400km of wires, more than 215,800 poles and, increasingly, lots of rooftop solar.
Thinking of solar?
With the explosion in growth of rooftop solar, managing voltage has become a greater challenge for electricity networks in recent years, with solar exports pushing voltage higher on local circuits in the middle of the day. On the Mornington Peninsula, network business United Energy is tackling the issue head-on, proactively making changes to its network to maintain voltage within safe limits while supporting the growth of rooftop solar.
We’re upgrading the local electricity network so more households can connect and export excess solar to share. Explore the possibilities at: unitedenergy.com.au/solar
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And now a new work program means more rooftop solar power will be able to be shared between homes and businesses within the network area as part of United Energy’s major investment in its low-voltage electricity network. The program will support the rise in rooftop solar installations by improving voltages and increasing the hosting capacity across the network to allow more solar to be exported back into the grid.
Helping rooftop solar boom on the Peninsula
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United Energy is further supporting solar installations by rolling out 40 innovative pole-top batteries, each capable of soaking up solar during the day and supporting entire neighbourhoods during peak times.
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Looking at what’s happening in many other countries, I’m confident Australia will be completely ditching single-use cups over the coming years.”
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If you’re reading this thinking “What difference does my daily coffee cup make?”, Birte wants us to think about the collective impact. “If everyone on the Peninsula pledged to use reusable cups for takeaway coffee, it becomes a movement of people saying no to single-use plastic. It then builds momentum and flows on to other behaviours. People think ‘I’m doing the reusable cup, what else can I do?’ Then people share ideas with family and friends. Start with one change and keep going.”
NIKKI FISHER Be part of SUPtember for a better world Photos: Willow Creative
Plastic Free Mornington Peninsula program enables businesses on the Peninsula to engage Birte at no cost to work with them to create a personalised plan for moving away from single-use plastic items and advise them about the upcoming plastic ban. Birte offers unbiased insights, expertise, and strategies to reduce costs, which is a gamechanger for many businesses.
“Landfill is a design flaw,” Birte said. “In nature there is no waste; everything gets reused again and again. Over the past decades we’ve been getting away with designing things for a single use, then sending them to landfill. As resources are becoming scarce and prices continue to go up, an exciting shift is under way to a circular economy. Landfill will become a distant past. What we’re doing today decides what our tomorrow will look Thelike.”
Birte Moliere is a passionate advocate for waste-free living. In her role as Victorian Plastic Free Places facilitator paid for by the Federal Government and Mornington Peninsula Shire, she is supporting businesses to make the switch away from singleuse plastic in line with the State Government ban coming into effect early next year.
The move to minimise waste is up to individuals too. “As part of SUPtember – single-use plastic September – we’re encouraging locals to take a pledge to swap just one single-use plastic item and replace it with a more sustainable, ideally reusable option,” Birte said. “For example, make it a habit to only shop with a reusable shopping bag instead of accepting a plastic bag. Then dust off your reusable cup and pledge to only have takeaway coffee in your reusable cup. Before COVID hit we were so good on the Peninsula, with high numbers of people using reusable cups for takeaway coffee. We know locals want to do the right thing and I’m excited to see reusables are now once again becoming the norm.
Plastic Free Places is a program of Boomerang Alliance, Australia’s peak non-profit organisation focused on minimising waste. The Plastic Free Places program works with communities, in particular local businesses, to reduce single-use plastic packaging items and encourage a move to a circular economy. A circular economy involves a shift away from the unsustainable way of living that sees humans take resources to make products that are sent to landfill. It’s all about eliminating waste and pollution, designing ongoing circular products and resources, and regenerating Thenature.program focuses on a range of opportunities to reduce waste, including eliminating six problematic plastic items commonly found in litter: straws; coffee cups and lids; takeaway containers; food utensils and items such as cups, plates and cutlery; bags; and water bottles. At the end of last month, data from Boomerang Alliance’s Plastic Free Places projects showed close to 15 million singleuse plastics had been eliminated or replaced as a result of the program.
For more information and ideas about what you can do, head www.wastewisepeninsula.orgto or Ifwww.plasticfreeplaces.orgyou’reabusinessownerand want to be part of the program, sign up with the Waste Wise Peninsula website or contact Birte at boomerangalliance.org.aubirte.moliere@
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