A CARER peer worker has begun working at Peninsula Health to help the families and carers of people living at Frankston Hospital’s community care unit. Peninsula Health says it is one of the first health services in the state to offer peer worker support to families of carers. Carolyn McConnell is the first person to be appointed to the role. McConelll says that her new role has a “direct impact on the lives of carers”. “[The role] also supports the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system that recognises carers as partners in recovery and deserving of…
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Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad seized drugs and almost $60,000 cash during a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) search in Carrum Downs yesterday. A 34-year-old Carrum Downs man, who is subject to an active FPO, was intercepted by police and a search of his vehicle and home was conducted. During the compliance search police located a quantity of cocaine and steroids, as well as a significant quantity of cash. The man was charged with drug and possess proceeds of crime offences. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 24 April. Since they were introduced in May…
A FACTORY caught fire in Carrum Downs in the early hours of 30 January. The fire caught hold on Frankston Gardens Drive in Carrum Downs. A “stay informed warning” was issued for the fire just after 1am. Fire crews attended and brought the blaze under control. The VicEmergency warning read there was “no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.” The 2023 Fire Danger Period in Frankston began at 1am on Monday, 30 January. For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-danger-period-restrictions First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 February 2023
OPTOMETRISTS are urging parents to get their children’s vision checked as they return to school for 2023. Specsavers claims that nearly one in three children have never had an eye test. Cheltenham East Specsavers optometrist Kam Kabiri says “as optometrists, we like to encourage parents and carers to ensure their children have their first eye test before starting school to detect and correct or manage any issues, so they don’t go untreated. Children’s eyes are still developing during their schooling years, and myopia, or as its more commonly known, short sightedness, is on the rise in children globally.” “Screen time…
IMAGES of people police wish to speak to about a burglary in Moorabbin have been released. The burglary occurred at around 10pm on 26 December. The offenders broke into a business via the rear door, spent 10 minutes rummaging through storage items, then left. CCTV images of two people (pictured) police want to speak to have been released. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 February 2023