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Schools’ day out for nature WHAT seemed like a good opportunity to get out of the classroom for thousands of pupils and students on the Mornington Peninsula also came with some valuable lessons. The theme of this year’s Environment Week at The Briars, Mt Martha, was making a difference through sustainable living and contributing to a sustainable future. In short, the lessons taught ranged from nature in the wild to home cooking and even fire fighting. KAILEY White, left, and Chelsea Galvin of Somerville Secondary College demonstrate a deep watering system. during their time at The Briars. Report and more pictures by Yanni Page 14
Legal centre gains high profile help Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au THE Frankston-based Peninsula Community Legal Centre has welcomed the support of high-profile domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty in the fight to stop funding cuts that could cripple the service and the community. The legal service has helped thousands of low-income clients to access
free legal advice and representation every year since opening 40 years ago, with most clients seeking help with family law and domestic violence-related matters. The centre’s chief executive officer Jackie Galloway said domestic violence was a “scourge� on the community, and free legal help for those affected was essential to keep them safe, housed and out of spiralling debt. “We are very heartened to know
that there is so much support to try to convince the federal government from cutting funds, as community legal centres play a vital role in supporting victims of domestic violence and getting legal aid to people who otherwise couldn’t afford or access it,� she said. Ms Galloway said the more support there was, the more the centres would be likely to convince the government of the need for services to help people and stop the problems increasing.
Ms Batty, the 2015 Australian of the Year for her work campaigning against domestic violence, has started an online petition to stop the government from slashing funding to community legal centres around the country by 30 percent in July. Ms Batty’s son Luke was killed in a violent daylight attack by his father at a sports ground in Tyabb in 2014. Since then, she has become the public face in the fight to end domestic vio-
lence, tirelessly advocating for changes in police responses, the delivery of support services and government engagement. Peninsula Community Legal Centre has provided legal advice to 7966 cash-strapped or vulnerable clients since opening 40 years ago, but fears for its future and is pleading for the government to reverse its decision and restore the funding. Continued Page 10
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