STUDENTS from Carrum Downs and Patterson River secondary colleges will have on-site access to healthcare when the ‘Doctors in Secondary Schools’ program is rolled out in term three. The Australian-first program aims to make it easier for young people who might have concerns about confidentiality and medical costs to see a doctor. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said adolescents had some of the lowest GP attendance rates, and many were missing out on the vital healthcare they needed. “This innovative program commencing at Carrum Downs Secondary College and Patterson River Secondary College will help address barriers preventing students in Carrum District…
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This year, McClelland is delighted that Derek Guille the renowned broadcaster, author and musician has agreed to curate and MC what promises to be a very special event featuring two of Melbourne’s finest jazz groups The Pearly Shells and Ultrafox (featuring Julie O’Hara) along with one of our favourites in The Frankston High School Senior Stage Band, directed by Leon de Bruin. Derek Guille presented the state-wide Afternoon Program on 774 ABC Melbourne and ABC Local Radio throughout Victoria and Southern New South Wales before taking up the reins of the ABC Evening Program for Victoria in 2003. In September…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie IF there was a local coach of the year award for 2016 Seaford United supremo Paulo Pinheiro would be a valid candidate. Sure he may not have beaten Scott Morrison whose Rosebud Heart side won every game in a once-in-a-generation season and Adam Jamieson whose Mornington outfit created history with back-to-back State 1 championships but what Pinheiro achieved last year is worthy of recognition. When Darren Roberts surprisingly quit a couple of weeks out from the start of last season and half a dozen senior players followed suit assistant coach Pinheiro had suddenly inherited a basket…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 68-year-old man Roman Wiacek. Roman was last seen at his home address in Yass Court, Patterson Lakes about 6.30pm last night. Investigators have been told that Roman set off for a 20 minute bike ride but did not return. Police and family have concerns for his welfare as he has only been in the country for six weeks and speaks little English. Roman is described as 175cm tall with a thin build and grey hair. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap and grey t-shirt. Police have also…
MORDIALLOC Life Saving Club and Kingston Council are rolling out the blue carpet this summer to help wheelchair users enjoy the beach. Sixty metres of blue beach matting will improve access to the water for the elderly and people in wheelchairs. The mayor Cr David Eden said the recycled rubber matting provides a firm surface across the soft sand to the water’s edge. “The matting will be trialled at Mordialloc beach over the summer season with the support of Mordialloc Life Saving Club, Cr Eden said. “Volunteer lifeguards will be rolling out the ‘blue carpet’ for community use during patrolled…