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The 139th edition of the FLAT MATTERS July 2021
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UNCERTAIN FUTURE
Residents will be concerned that the use by Crusoe College, Kangaroo Flat Primary The school has, through community donations,
future of the J B Osborne Theatre in School and other primary schools, over the fundraising and hire fees, managed to keep a basic
Olympic Parade Kangaroo Flat is up years, have used the facility but the number of level of upkeep to the theatre, but the reality is
schools which have been using the facility has that, due to the age of the building and its fixtures
in the air.
been reducing. and fittings, a significant capital investment is
Lack of funding is seen as the key Some local theatre groups including Synchronicity required to bring it up to contemporary standards.
issue and Crusoe College has been Theatre and Bendigo Theatre Company have also A recent audit undertaken by the Department has
unable to get a financial commitment been using the site from time to time. indicated several major issues including the need
from local and state government In 2010, during the transformation of Kangaroo for roof restoration given that there are increasing
authorities putting the future of the Flat Secondary College into Crusoe College, the number of leaks. In addition, the theatre does
complex in doubt. Department of Education & Training deemed the not have modern disability access and the toilets
theatre to be a ‘surplus’ facility. need refurbishment as well as a major upgrade to
The 400-seat theatre was built in 1978 as part of This had the consequence that the school budget the end-of-life heating and cooling systems.
the old Kangaroo Flat Technical College. no longer received funding for the maintenance Brad Madden, Crusoe College School Principal,
It has been used for many years by theatre and and upkeep of the theatre. said: “There has been continuing discussions
dance groups including Bendigo Eisteddfod and The Department’s decision was based on the with the City of Greater Bendigo who have offered
a range of schools. Many locals will be able to establishment of a ‘black box’ theatre within in kind support through marketing assistance but
fondly recall their experiences with the ‘JBO’ as a the new Crusoe College. This is a mini theatre have not offered to take a facility management
big part of their secondary schooling in Kangaroo equipped with light and sound which enabled role.”
Flat. rehearsals and student engagement in some In addition, Brad indicated the school has met with
Many local schools have used it for assemblies performance activities but did not have any local member Marie Edwards who is aware of the
and end of year presentations. In addition to the space for an audience. urgent need for upgrades but, as yet, has not been
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UNCERTAIN FUTURE - CONT.
able to assist in making any major Bowyer told FLAT MATTERS that venue. It could house a movie It is inevitable that, if major capital
State Government grants available. a community facility like the J B theatre like the Star Cinema in grants cannot be obtained to
The school has also sought funding Osborne Theatre needs helps from Eaglehawk, whilst co=sharing with restore the theatre, the loss of such
from several major institutions all levels of government. a host of theatre groups. a facility would be a tragedy given
such as Arts Victoria and local ‘’It is only when you set foot in One thing is certain, our Enterprise that there is no similar facility of this
community grants but has not had the theatre that you see potential will lobby hard with our community scale or availability outside of the
any success in attracting support. benefits to our community for residents to see this priceless Bendigo central business district.
The position is now becoming having a multi - purpose theatre asset preserved.’’
precarious as, with the passage
of time and the limited amount
of maintenance which has
been done, it may no longer be
sustainable to keep the theatre
open without a significant capital
injection.
The Theatre represents an
extraordinarily valuable asset within
Kangaroo Flat and surrounding
communities given that it has a
comfortable 400 seat capacity and
accessible parking.
The school is keen to seek
community support both for use of
the theatre and for any groups who
may wish to take an ongoing role
that could generate greater revenue
from the facility which will enable a
higher level of maintenance.
Chairman of the Kangaroo Flat
Community Enterprise, Geoff
LIFELINE
Though they’re important and
necessary, these temporary
COVID-19 measures can affect
RECEIVES the mental health and wellbeing
of Victorians, including children
FUNDING and young people – which is why
BOOST the Government will provide $9.57
million to meet increased demand.
Maree Edwards, In addition, the Government will
Member for invest $1 million for Beyond Blue,
Bendigo West, $1.2 million for Lifeline and $500,000
has welcomed the for Eating Disorders Victoria helpline
announcement to make sure all Victorians can
that Victorians access the timely and appropriate
will get the mental mental health care they need.
health support Member for Bendigo West, Maree
and care they Edwards says these investments
8 need, with additional funding as will go a long way towards ensuring
demand for services increases young people get the support they
during current restrictions. need.
This funding will include nearly “I understand how important our
$120,000 boost to Lifeline Central local Lifeline services are to people
Victoria and Mallee, which provides across our Region. This funding will
essential crisis mental health and give them the support they need
wellbeing support across the region. to continue their operations and
28A BALMORAL DRIVE, We know that phone helplines and support those who seek out their
GOLDEN SQUARE digital connections are important services. The current restrictions are
to ensure diverse communities in place to protect every Victorian
Private tours available,
can access mental health support – but we know this is a tough
call to arrange yours today!
services – so community channels time and many are struggling with
established during 2020 will receive their mental health. This is about
a $3.1 million boost to help maintain delivering the mental health support
current services and develop new Victorians need right now, as well as
initiatives to support and treat into the future as we recover from
vulnerable Victorians. the pandemic.”
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KANGAROO FLAT COMMUNITY HOUSE SO MUCH TO DO!
our Art group. I didn’t realise both dominos and please get in contact.
scrabble could get so competitive. For more information on anything
During the school holidays we’ve held kids Community House related we are currently
activities on both Tuesdays. Origami and Rock available from Tuesday to Thursday between
painting were very popular the first week. On 9:30am and 3pm at Lansell Square. You can
Tuesday July 6th we’re looking forward to also find us on Facebook, our Website, by
Darryl Barnes reading his Bird Stories in the phoning 0490 023 687 or email admin@
morning, and then simple macramé creations kangarooflatcommunitygroup.com
in the afternoon.
We’ve got a great term three planned, running
from Tuesday July 13th through to Thursday
September 16th.
Tuesdays
9:30am – 12pm Play Group
1pm -2:30pm Chatterbox Group
Wednesdays
9:30am – 12noon Digital Assistance
12:30pm – 2pm BYO Craft projects
Thursdays
9:30am – 10:30am Walking Group
by Meredith Coordinator Kangaroo Flat
Community House. 10am – 12pm Art Group
Kangaroo Flat Community 12:30PM – 2:30pm Board Games
House has been very lucky Tai Chi will start on Thursday July 15th, places
to be operating as a “House- will be limited so get in quick to book. This
Front” at Lansell Square for is a fully funded course thanks to the City of
a few weeks now. We are Greater Bendigo, and will be held at the Rotary
super excited to let everyone Building in Kangaroo Flat. Cooking classes will
know we’re here Tuesday to also start in Term 3, so get your name down for
Thursday until the end of those as well.
September now!!
We are planning some big celebrations for
It’s been wonderful to meet so many new our 35th Birthday of being a Community
people who have popped into our KFCH House, more details will be outlined in the
House-Front. They’ve enjoyed playgroup, August FlatMatters and through our facebook
digital support, walking group, BYO craft page and flyers. If you’ve got any photos or
project group, dominos and Scrabble© and memories of your involvement over the years,
WOMENCAN – FIND YOUR PLACE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on women in the MEN’S SHEDS
workplace. To help support women back into work, a new initiative has
The twenty-second Men’s Shed Development Programme grant round
come to Bendigo – WomenCAN.
is now open. The Federal Government is encouraging men’s shed
The pilot program is currently calling for women who want to reskill, change organisations to apply for funding support, whether volunteers are
careers or improve their job prospects by getting a FREE Cert III in Individual improving their facility and resources, facilitating events, or working to
Support (Aged and Community Care) at Bendigo TAFE. boost overall community wellbeing. Successful health, wellbeing and
Participants will be supported through application, training, placement and events applications, or those in the area of shed improvement, could
employment that will lead to a career in Aged Care, a sector that is predicted receive up to $8000, while equipment grants will be on offer up to $5000.
to need 600,000 jobs over the next 10 years. Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton said men’s sheds are vital
Register your interest https://www.womencanaustralia.org/registration groups. “Men’s sheds provide a safe and friendly environment for men
to gather and work on meaningful projects, with the ultimate aim of
improving the health and wellbeing of
their members,” he said.
“I am also pleased to announce that
work will soon begin on the $1.5 million
Regional Coordinators for Men’s Sheds
Initiative, which helps men’s sheds
to connect with local health services
and promote health events for their
members.”
It is expected that the Victorian Men’s
Shed Association will soon be financially
boosted, allowing the employment of
regional coordinators. Grant applications
will be accepted until Monday, 26 July.
For more information visit mensshed.org/
development-grants.
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OUR POOL
IS THRIVING
Photo: Kyle Morcombe / hydro pool exercise and rehabilitation in a therapeutic KM: - Chronic Disease
environment. - Musculoskeletal Conditions
The Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing FLAT MATTERS has recently conducted a Q - Disability
Centre in Kangaroo Flat is & A session with Kyle Morcombe the Senior
- C
ardiovascular/cardiopulmonary Disease
back in business after the Exercise Physiologist at the Gurri Wanyarra
Centre and found that the hydrotherapy pool is - Chronic Pain
recent government enforced
extremely popular. - Neurological disorders
lockdowns and the management
FM: How are clients referred to you? - Weight management
is determined to continue to
- Behavioural Change
offer special services to the KM: Clients are referred to us through the
various channels we have built in and around - Mental Health
community. our region. Such avenues as FM: How beneficial has it been to have the
Belgravia Leisure say the centre has been
- E
nhanced primary care plans (EPC) referrals best Hydrotherapy Pool in Central Victoria?
recording superb visitation numbers this year
from your general practitioner KM: Extremely beneficial! In my field of work,
and the Hydrotherapy Pool has been a hive of
activity each day as people from all walks of life - Privately I see such adversity being overcome within a
take to the water and some with illnesses strive - R
elationships built through local Hospitals and hydrotherapy environment. Having such a tool
to overcome adversity. Clinics at your disposal that allows people to begin to
take charge of their health and wellbeing is such
This form of treatment is attracting people from - O
r through government initiatives such as a positive in public health. Having this access
far and wide and at times the numbers are so NDIS, TAC and Workcover gives myself and our team a greater reach in
good that users are saying we should start
FM: Do you work in conjunction with Bendigo rehabilitation, chronic disease management,
planning for an expansion of hydrotherapy
Medical Practitioners and how does this disability support and servicing the general
facilities at the complex. One suggestion has
partnership work? population.
been to offer a separate pool for the handicapped
and those clients who rely on the assistance of KM: We work with your doctor and medical FM: Have there been some special cases
carers once they are in the pool. However, these professionals as part of a team care where clients have overcome adversity
works do not come easily, and significant costs arrangement. These arrangements are in the through treatment at the hydro pool?
are involved and indeed planning for future form of EPC’s where a client works with allied KM: Some types of adversity I see within a water-
growth is extremely important as it may take health professionals to achieve an outcome that based environment are those experiencing
a few years to achieve. Some say an ice bath represents the client's needs and condition. Our ongoing/chronic pain, where movement on land
would also be a welcome addition in any future relationships with Bendigo medical practitioners was and is an everyday struggle. These cases
development of the complex. are an important aspect of our clients care and can be accompanied with fear of movement
Recently at the Kangaroo Flat Family Day, FLAT a fantastic opportunity to utilise our facility and which can lead to increased sedentary
MATTERS spoke with Mayor Jennifer Alden what we offer for a person's rehabilitation, injury behaviour; further to one's independence
about the popularity of the Hydrotherapy Pool or chronic needs to be met. being greatly affected or taken away with tasks
and the need to begin forward planning of future associated with everyday activities. It is a great
FM: Do government-based departments like
expansion of the facility. experience to show and guide a person to feel
TAC also work in conjunction with Belgravia
Cr. Alden herself has been a regular user of safe with movement and understand how to
Leisure?
hydrotherapy treatment and she believes that we continue their treatment with consideration to
KM: We provide Exercise treatment for clients their needs, goals and condition.
need to be heartened by the facility popularity
involved with TAC, Workcover and NDIS.
and the potential future need for expansion of FM: What special job satisfaction do you get
hydrotherapy services in Greater Bendigo. We do pride ourselves on our ability to provide when you see people recover from illness/
"I believe that the success of the hydrotherapy person centred care for everyone. We have injury to resume normal activities?
facility at Gurri Wanyarra Centre and the growing a growing number of clients from the NDIS
that visit and use our centre. Given we have KM: The greatest satisfaction is seeing
demand for a facility to cater for increasing a person’s outlook on what had seemed
NDIS client use, shows that it is never too early wheelchaired access to our hydrotherapy pool
it opens the door for greater access to physical impossible or what they had ruled out in their
to start planning for further service provision at life due to their injury/illness change. Movement
whatever location would lend itself best to that.’’ therapy within an environment that can provide
so much freedom of movement for our clients. has become less debilitating and challenging
The water in a Hydrotherapy pool is significantly and their independence has been given back
warmer than a regular swimming pool and FM: What are some of the illness/injuries that to them with new tools and strategies to move
it provides a safe, controlled space for both clients seek your help with? forward in life.
For more information go to www.gurriwanyarrawc.com.au
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LOCAL PROPERTY on the market and this was starting to produce
some abnormal sales results with motivated
MARKET BOOMS buyers paying more to secure a home after
looking for an extended period of time, the
Covid crisis created uncertainty so less people
placed their homes on the market and this just
By Nathan Diss - Director, Property Plus
then sent the stock level of homes plummeting
Real Estate.
further.
Many residents of Kangaroo Flat that watch the
There are many other economic factors that 16 Phillips Dve, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555
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have also driven prices up namely record low
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and the overall talk is that the property market w www.poppetheadestate.com.au
very attractive to investors when compared
is “great” at the moment, but how can this be
to fixed term deposits, but there are so many
quantified in growth terms?
other knock on effects with retirees selling their
Data we use commonly at Property Plus Real homes for a good price and making the move to
Estate is supplied by Pricefinder which is part retirement living an attractive option and also, P.O. B
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Better facilities are on their way for students at Works Fund to improve learning environments as
Big Hill Primary School with the appointment well as the condition and character of schools. JUST
of an architect to design the school’s important In the past seven years, the Victorian
upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor
Government.
Government has invested more than $10.9 billion Email : flatmtrs@tpg.com.au
in building new schools and more than 1,700
State Labor members for Bendigo, Jacinta Allan school upgrades, creating around 13,500 jobs in
MP and Maree Edwards MP announced Mihaly construction and associated industries. It is now
Slocombe Architects would design works to be ahead of schedule in its commitment to open
undertaken at Big Hill Primary School to deliver 100 new schools by 2026, with 62 new schools
an upgrade to internal student toilets to improve opening between 2019 and 2024.
cleanliness and hygiene.
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP
The Labor Government has provided $500,000 says Big Hill Primary School families are now
to go towards the project. a step closer to getting the great local school
The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $20 million facilities.
in the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve “Every student should have a great school, no
learning spaces as well as the condition and matter where they live. That’s why we’re investing 505 H igh Street, G olden S quare
character of schools. in hundreds of small but important projects that P h o ne : 5 4 4 7 0 5 5 7
Schools have been allocated funding to fast- will make a big difference for schools and create
track priority projects under the Minor Capital jobs for Victorians.”
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$2 MILLION DJA DJA camping and cultural experience will use exciting project will help more Victorians
contemporary structures to speak traditional from all walks of life, get out and explore the
WURRUNG CAMPING values. The Dja Dja Wurrung camping village great outdoors and feel the health benefits of
VILLAGE PLANNED AS will showcase Dja Dja Wurrung presence in the spending time in nature. It is being delivered
PART OF VICTORIA'S landscape and create new Dja Dja Wurrung in partnership between DJAARA and the
GREAT OUTDOORS places for the community to share, allowing Victorian Government and highlights the
for visitors to immerse themselves in Dja Dja ongoing success of joint management.”
PROGRAM Wurrung culture and engage in experiences “The Dja Dja Wurrung Camping Village will be
As part of the Victorian Governments $105.6 that are uniquely Dja Dja Wurrung in nature. a fantastic place for Victorians to spend time
million commitment to the Victoria’s Great The site located in the bushland adjacent to while connecting with the rich history of the
Outdoors, $2 million has been committed to Dja Dja Wurrung people.”
the No.7 Park was selected as the preferred
develop and improve camping and recreation
site due to its location and proximity to DJAARA will be informing and consulting with
across greater Bendigo.
services, easy access to transport routes, residents and community groups throughout
As a result, a Dja Dja Wurrung Camping recreational opportunities with nearby trails, the planning process, ensuring the community
village will be developed in the Bendigo Crusoe Reservoir and quality vegetation have the chance to be involved and heard
Regional Park adjacent to the No. 7 Park providing a natural camp setting. This during this process. The project is planned
in Kangaroo Flat to provide Victorians with beautiful landscape with a thriving understory to be delivered by June 2022 with updates
improved outdoor and camping facilities. The provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate being delivered to the community throughout
Dja Dja Wurrung camping village will be a Dja Dja Wurrung culture in a healthy and the process.
‘focal point project’ which aims to showcase thriving box-ironbark landscape.
Dja Dja Wurrung presence in the landscape in
The Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO, Rodney
a modern way.
Carter said "Many homes existed on
The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Country, and there were villages and places
Corporation who are now trading as DJAARA, of community living, sadly those homes are
is leading the planning design and expenditure no longer standing. This village concept for
of the project, and will be working closely with camping on Country will be the first to be
partners, Parks Victoria, the City of Greater built in nearly 200 years and provide not
Bendigo and Coliban Water throughout. only for Dja Dja Wurrung People but visitors
Connecting to Country to Central Victoria a unique experience of
Dja Dja Wurrung people through DJAARA connecting to Country, please enjoy this
strive to revive, reinvigorate, and reinstate their achievement with us.”
language, cultural practices, and knowledge Minister for Energy, the Environment and
systems. The new Dja Dja Wurrung inspired Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said “This
POOL PARKING SHORTAGE
Pool users are calling for more parking spaces to be provided at the Gurri
Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Kangaroo Flat.
The popular aquatic complex is drawing huge crowds weekly and in
recent times some mums with young children have been forced to park
several hundred metres way from the complex.
The activities at the complex especially those held in the mornings have
Community become so popular that there is simply not enough parking to cover the
patronage being received from residents far and wide.
Grants Program Clearly, one option is to establish a car park along the western end of the
Gurri Wanyarra Centre.
There is plenty of room in the area for parking without encroaching on the
nearby Kangaroo Flat CFA running track.
City of Greater Bendigo Medium At its meeting in June 2016 the City of Greater Bendigo council announced
Community Grant Workshops the construction tender for the complex and in the report to council the
Project Team set the objective of designing the facility to provide an
and Grants Program open July 1 inviting frontage and entrance off Browning Street.
The report also advised council the project would incorporate required
The July round of the City of Greater Bendigo Medium Communty car parking – Permanent AND Overflow.
Grants Program will open on July 1 and closes July 30 at 5pm.
Community groups and businesses can apply for local community
focused projects for up to $10,000. Guidelines and a grant writing
tutorial can be found on the City’s Community Grants Webpage
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/grants
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Community Grants Program provides
an opportunity for not-for-profit groups or a registered business to
develop projects that complement areas identified as priorities in the
City’s Community Plan 2017-2021.
For further enquiries or assistance in
completing your application, please contact
5434 6000 or grants@bendigo.vic.gov.au
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relocatable buildings. Also, as part of this stage, Elton Consulting was engaged to prepare a
the student amenities will be upgraded, the Social and Economic Impact Assessment for
electricity supply into the school will be improved the above reports. tinyurl.com/59udbnf4. Two
and some minor alterations to the administration quotes illustration the lack of facilities in Maiden
area will occur. Gully are:
We look forward to sharing further funding in the • “walkability in Maiden Gully is currently
MAIDEN GULLY PROGRESS coming months. lacking” p12
ASSOCIATION NEWS • “ Facilities are limited and residents rely largely
on surrounding areas such as Kangaroo Flat
Our face-to-face presentation to City of and Eaglehawk.” p21
Greater Bendigo Council appeared to be well
received. Proof of its success will be seen when It is up to our members to see that we are not
Council announces its budget. The meeting continued to be overlooked. So please come
regarding Calder Highway, Maiden Gully Road to our next meeting and lend your support.
was extremely positive with a further meeting Thursday July 8 at 7pm at the Maiden Gully
planned for the mid July. Community Hall.
Wendy Holland has been commissioned by the
MGPS to complete a presentation to Council re Maiden Gully Progress
Integrated Walking and Cycle tracks in Maiden
Gully. Look forward to attending her community Association meetings
consultation meeting in September where she are held on the second
will seek feedback from the community about
desired locations for trails and missing links in Membership Drive Thursday of the month.
existing network and potential levels of use. We are conducting a Membership drive to
BUILDING UPDATE from Craig Arrowsmith ensure that our Association remains a continuing
Venue: Maiden Gully
Principal Maiden Gully Primary School vibrant entity truly reflective of our community. Community Hall
Members are needed to continue the drive
Following a recent meeting with the Victorian
School Building Authority, architects, and other Maiden Gully has for too long been neglected Monthly: Every 2nd
key personnel this week, I am pleased to report demonstrated by Council report after report Thursday
that the Master Plan for Maiden Gully has been mentioning our scarce facilities. See the Council
adopted revised Maiden Gully Precinct Structure
approved. While the building of stage one is
Plan and the Maiden Gully Development
Time: 7pm
scheduled to begin in early 2022, we know
that the funds allocated to this project will only Contributions Plan Part 1 and Part 2 passed
deliver about one quarter of the total plan. Stage at its meeting on September 16, 2020. Visit the
New members welcome.
one will deliver some new teaching and learning Development Contributions Plan webpage for John Storey - President
spaces which will result in the removal of some more information.
KANGAROO FLAT LIBRARY
Here we are in rural Fiction novel: ‘The Farm at Peppertree seeing you there!
Winter! And at Crossing’ which ranked highly in Australia’s top
Interesting facts about QR Codes.
Kangaroo Flat 100 favourite books for 2021.
Library we have Did you know that QR stands for Quick
Leonie will also be selling and signing copies of Response?
lots to offer in her books so come along and be entertained!
our warm and It is a State Government regulation now that
Bookings are essential so phone Kangaroo we all register with QR Codes when we enter
welcoming Library.
Flat Library on 5447 8344, online at www. buildings, businesses and do our shopping.
Monday July 12 goldfieldslibraries.com or when you pop into If you don’t have a phone that can read a QR
10.30am to the Library next time! code or don’t know how to download the App –
11.30am we can help! Come to the Kangaroo Flat Library
Story Times are back!
Come and join Leonie Kelsall as she chats Following on from the Lockdown #4 – we are and ask!
about her latest book: ‘The Wattle Seed Inn’. delighted to be able to return to Story Times Check out our Facebook page https://www.
This is a warm and witty novel brimming with for babies, toddlers and pre-Schoolers from facebook.com/kangarooflatlibrary/ to keep up
big-hearted Australian Country characters. the start of Term 3. No need to book! Same to date with Government Announcements and
Leonie is also the author of the best-selling times as Term 2! We’re so looking forward to Covid Restrictions.
Do you know this home in whether motor car or horse-drawn of which there
were many at the time, in the middle of The Great
Square opposite the War Memorial”.
Bon Haven 181 High St. Kangaroo Flat’. Circa
Kangaroo Flat? Depression, could be seen to slow down as they
passed to admire it.”
It is our intention in next months“
1932-33
It sits at the corner of View and High Street in Flat Matters” to tell the wonderful
Kangaroo Flat opposite the War Memorial. story of Glideaway who it can be
This impressive home named Bon Haven, built in said was at the time the Phar
1932 at 181 High St Kangaroo Flat, a southern Lap of the Trotting Track.
suburb of Bendigo, was reputed to be paid for by Although the ravages of time
the earnings of the late Alf Petherick’s wonderful show at places on the structure
pacing mare Glideaway. it is still a wonderful home with a
It was such an unusual house for working class wonderful story to tell.
Kangaroo Flat. A Back to Kangaroo Flat booklet Read next months “Flat Matters
of 1993 notes: and take notice next time you
“Bon Haven was the envy of al. people who drive on the Calder Highway
came from far and wide, and those in vehicles, from the township to Lansell
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have a 'cuppa' and a chat and see what we are doing in
the local community.
Meetings are held at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of the month at
the Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Please contact
President Greta on 5443 4803 for Meeting information during these
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Celebrating our 70th Birthday
In September this year, the Branch will be celebrating their 70th
Birthday and are seeking past members to join them to celebrate
the Birthday. Please contact Greta on 5443 4803 to RSVP.
Craft Days
Craft Day is on the third Tuesday each month at 10am at 150 Neale
Street, Flora Hill. Everyone is welcome. Bring along what you’re
working on or join in the demonstration of the day. Last month was
felting. Members are continuing to make ‘cuddle bears’ and knee
rugs for the Emergency Services which are an ongoing project.
For more information or enquiries see CWAbendigonortherngroup
on Facebook for updates about Meetings and Functions or
President Greta on 5443 4803.
KANGAROO FLAT PROBUS CLUB
What a roller-coaster ride we are having again this year.
On Wednesday May 26, we enjoyed Coffee, Cake and Chat
at the Fosterville Tennis Centre then by Thursday night we were
in lockdown.
Unfortunately, all of June’s meetings and activities had to be cancelled.
Hopefully our July meeting will go ahead a planned for July 14 and that will be our
Olympic Fun Day. Come along dressed as your favourite athlete or as a spectator.
On Wednesday July 21 we are booked to go on a bus trip to Donegan’s Farm to
celebrate Christmas in July. Departure time is 8.30am.
The monthly meeting is held at St. Mary’s Complex, Kangaroo Flat at 9.45am.
For further invitation please phone Bev. Blume on 5443 1809.
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Over the past few months, we have conducted several events that began with our Reverse Torchlight
PO Box 1333 E: admin@ (see photo) at Easter. Normally, we would have marched in the Easter Torchlight Parade and the
Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555 trebleaccountants.com.au community could stand and watch. This year, due to Covid restrictions, the community could walk
past the front of our station and view the lights and the kerosene torches. Nearly 200 people visited
and more watched online. We also bathed the front of the station blue to support the Police and a
silhouted soldier stood guard at dawn on ANZAC Day. Our members visited Jenny’s ELC for their
Community Heroes week in May.
First Fundraiser for nearly two years!
ADVERTISE HERE FOR The last time, we cooked a sausage as a fundraiser was back in October 2019!
$50 PER MONTH
We are holding our winter fire safety promotion, sausage sizzle and firewood
JUST raffle this month at Maiden Gully IGA. This will occur on late Friday afternoon
(3pm to 7pm), July 23 and Saturday July 24 from 9am to 1pm. The colder
weather always brings more house fires as heaters and dryers come into use.
Email : flatmtrs@tpg.com.au This event will provide the opportunity for community members to find out
more about staying safe over winter as well as raising funds for the Brigade.
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Church Corner CHURCH
WEEKEND CHURCH SERVICES Y’S Mens Hall, 8 Lockwood Rd Kangaroo ADVERTISE HERE FOR
$50 PER MONTH
Flat. Worship Sunday 10am.
UNITING CHURCH Phone: 5441 3527 or 0413 682 999 JUST
Corner Church & Camp Sts, Kangaroo Flat COMMON GROUND CHURCH
Sunday 9:30am Maiden Gully Community Hall, Calder Hwy, Email : flatmtrs@tpg.com.au
Phone 5447 9998 Maiden Gully.
ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Sundays at 4pm. Phone 0423 700 770
193-195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat ENJOY CHURCH
10.00am Holy Communion Service 10 Phillips Dr, Kangaroo Flat, Sunday
5.00pm Sunday@5 Service 10am - Ps Martin 0403 266 008
Listen in to Life105.1fm Sundays at 8.30am Kangaroo Flat weekend
for a message from St Mary’s.
Phone 5447 7427. MINISTER'S INDUCTION
Rev Paul Bauer will be Inducted as the
ST. MONICA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC
Minister of the Bendigo South Uniting
CHURCH 226 High St Kangaroo Flat
Church Cluster, which comprises Kangaroo
Station Street and High St, Kangaroo Flat Flat, Chum Street and Lockwood Uniting 5445 7400
Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 9am. Churches.
Phone 5443 4400 Wednesday June 16, 2021 - 7.30pm
BAPTIST CHURCH Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church
Church Street, Sundays 10am, and the Karen * BEFORE ATTENDING, PLEASE CHECK
language service each Sunday at 2pm DETAILS WITH YOUR CHURCH.
SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Here we are into winter now, but our
church extends a warm welcome to
anyone searching for peace or healing in
their lives through the love of Jesus.
We are open at 10am each Sunday in the
Y Community Hall opposite Aldi. 19583 Lansell Square Community Flyer Advert AW.indd 1 14/07/14 4:13 PM
Here’s a question for locals
Who can tell us when the lane next to our
building was changed from Jerusalem Mr John Brohm
Lane to Dunlop Lane?
First correct answer to me will be
recognised in the next Flat Matters.
Our church sows into different missionary
outreaches: The Gideons, Teen Challenge,
Scripture Union developing school
chaplains and our current overseas
outreach to a church in the Philippines.
If you need prayer, please contact
Ps Peter Pritchard on 0413 682 999.
appropriate crash-prevention method at this
NEW 80KM SPEED LIMIT point.
IN PLACE FOR CRUSOE “The City recently received approval from
ROAD the Department of Transport to proceed with
The speed limit on a six and a half kilometre the speed limit reduction.
length of Crusoe Road from Kangaroo Flat “The new 80 kilometre speed limit now
to Lockwood has been permanently reduced applies and new speed signs are in place
from 100 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres along the length of road.
per hour. “Residents are asked to observe the new
City of Greater Bendigo Director Presentation speed limit and to take care when driving in
and Assets Brian Westley said the City had the area.”
submitted a proposal to the Department of
Transport in early 2021 to have the speed AWAKEN – BENDIGO
limit reduced on the road based on its
accident history and road alignment in the
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
area. BECOMES A TICKETED EVENT
“There have been seven crashes on this The City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to stage
road between 2013 and 2018, including four Awaken – Bendigo brought to light with some
instances where drivers have run off the changes to keep the community safe.
road,” Mr Westley said. Due to COVID-19 health requirements, the unique
“In evaluating the project and following sensory night time experience in Rosalind Park
discussions with community members, a will be a ticketed event to safely manage crowd
reduction in speed was considered the most numbers. To ensure everyone is able to enjoy the
event, residents are encouraged to take advantage
of weeknight sessions during the school holidays.
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS IN high school students and under 30-year- Awaken is a free event that captures Bendigo’s
olds about how they trained and why they fascinating stories and rich history through a
THE TECHNOLOGICALLY are so passionate about their jobs is also radiant display of lasers, holograms and sensory
EXCITING FARMING, a highlight. experiences each night from Saturday June 26 to
AGRIBUSINESS AND Universities, agricultural colleges,
Saturday July 17. The 13 installations celebrate
the Traditional Owners of the land, Bendigo’s gold
PRIMARY INDUSTRY agricultural high schools, TAFE and ag
mining past, Chinese migration, Rosalind Park’s
SECTOR skills providers of agricultural education
and skills training in Southern Australia
own horticultural heritage and much more.
Are you or your family members interested have information sites promoting their Manager Tourism and Major Events Terry
in considering training and a career in courses and scholarships in the Careers & Karamaloudis said due to current State Government
agribusiness or fascinated by Australian Technology Hub marquee. This is a unique advice for managing larger events, Awaken had
agricultural technology or both? ‘one stop shop’ for information about now become a ticketed event.
Then the Australian Sheep & Wool Show’s courses, scholarships and opportunities “We anticipate that Awaken is going to be a hugely
Career and Technology Hub is your kind of right in your back yard. Check out the popular event not only for residents but also for
place. website www.sheepshow.com and click visitors from Melbourne and elsewhere. Our priority
on the Careers & Technology Hub tab. is to run a COVID-safe event and ticketing the
Highlighting pathways to exciting careers
Exciting state of the art new digital event will allow us to manage numbers safely,” Mr
in agricultural and veterinary science,
agricultural technologies including Karamaloudis said.
agribusiness and ag skills training while
showcasing cutting-edge ag technologies information on the data farm project at “It is still a free event that will take place during the
is a focus of the forthcoming Bendigo Longrenong College, Internet of Things school holidays and I encourage residents to take
Sheep & Wool Show on the 16-18 July (IoT), state of the art watering monitoring advantage of booking sessions during the week to
2021. systems and electronic livestock get the best experience and not miss out.
identification innovations amongst others
Seminars, forums and agricultural will be demonstrated and discussed “It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy a night out
education and skills training information throughout the Sheep & Wool Show. in the city centre during the week with a meal or a
sites are the must-see opportunities for drink and support our local hospitality businesses.
people seeking to join our thriving primary Mr. Jason Strong, MD of Meat & Livestock
Australia will be speaking on red meat “Awaken will run from 6pm to 10pm Sunday to
industry sector. Thursday and from 7pm to 11pm on Friday and
industry issues in the media room,
With world food production required to along with representative speakers from Saturday, so there will be plenty of opportunity to
double present production rates to meet AuctionsPlus, the Victorian Farmers’ experience this spectacular event.
the demands of the predicted 9.8 billion Federation, Farmbot, LX Group and “By attending during the week, it helps to ensure
world population by 2050, the hunt is on for Robertson-Hyatt lawyers. The latter sessions are evenly booked over the event’s three-
the farmers, scientists and agribusiness speaking on farm succession planning. week run and reduce disappointment, particularly
champions of the future. during weekends when visitors from Melbourne
Sponsors Meat & Livestock Australia
An exciting seminar ‘Attracting Youth into and elsewhere will be keen to visit and stay.
(MLA), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI),
Agriculture’, with keynote speaker Ms. AuctionsPlus, Gallagher Pty. Ltd. and “Awaken is also a great opportunity for visitors
Clare Peltzer, a 2019 Nuffield Scholar, other leading ag innovation companies are to take a short break in Greater Bendigo with a
farmer and teacher exams the reasons sponsoring information sites and seminars booking at any of our leading accommodation
why teenagers are generally not attracted throughout the show. providers.
to training and careers in agriculture.
If you are interested in a sustainable “Anyone attending Awaken will be required to
She also highlights the need for industry
future, intrigued by Ag. Tech. and keen to check-in via the Victorian Government’s QR code
bodies, parents and teachers to ensure
use your talents for growing Australia’s app, with QR codes to be displayed around the
secondary school students are exposed to
food and fibre sector then make your way park.”
the vast array of technologically interesting
to the Careers and Technology Hub and Rosalind Park will be fenced and there will be
and challenging career opportunities in
other information sites at the forthcoming normal access during the day. From 5pm every
agriculture and the primary industries
Sheep & Wool Show 2021 on 16-18 July night during Awaken, the fences will be closed
sector.
2021 at the showgrounds, Holmes Road in and there will only be one way to enter and exit the
The Careers and Technology Hub’s popular Bendigo. park. An Awaken map is also available on Google
‘Young Voices from the Land’ forums in Play and IOS.
Mac McArthur, Coordinator Careers &
which 8-10 young, high achievers from
Technology Hub, Bendigo Sheep & Wool Tickets are available at https://www.
the farming, agri-banking, teaching,
Show bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/
shearing, ag. research and other primary
industry sectors speak peer-to-peer to email: mcarthurmac3@gmail.com whatson/awaken-bendigo-brought-to-light.Support your local businesses because... FlatMatters
COUNCIL
WORKS
UPDATE
FLAT MATTERS is now working with the City of Greater
Bendigo to provide an insight into works projects being
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undertaken within the Kangaroo Flat region.
This new information column was instigated by the Mayor of
the City of Greater Bendigo Cr. Jennifer Alden and each month 23, 24 & 25 July 2021
FLAT MATTERS will provide readers with an update of projects
and their proposed completion date.
Projects/initiatives currently under Date due to be Friday, Saturday & Sunday
construction: completed
Kangaroo Flat Bowls Club Jun-21 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wesley Street, K/Flat - Footpath Jun-21
Entry is $5.00 per person
Children under 15 free with adults
Please Note:
Some events / times advertised may be affected
by COVID. Please contact event organisers
to check details prior to attending.Support your local businesses because... FlatMatters
Group Gatherings GROUPS & CLUBS INCLUDE YOUR GROUP OR CLUB MEETING
TIMES BY CONTACTING FLAT MATTERS
Alcoholics Anonymous CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch Kangaroo Flat Scout Group Phone: 5436 9293
8pm Sunday @ St Marys Anglican Church, C.W.A. Kangaroo Flat Branch Outdoor activities for boys and girls Email: glenblairmichael@gmail.com
193-195 High Street Kangaroo Flat. 3rd Thursday of Month aged 6 - 18 years old. Membership open to ex Air Force Personnel
Enter from carpark at rear on corner Bank 1.30 pm at Uniting Church Hall, Please contact Group Leader and their relatives.
St/Church St. Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Tim Pannell 0408 451 362.
Enquiries 1300 22 22 22. Interesting speakers & Monthly Craft Day. Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat:
All Ladies Welcome - Afternoon Tea Lions Club Meet each Monday 6pm for 6.30 start at
Bendigo Coin & Collectables Club Inc. More Details 5446-8323 2nd Wednesday of each month, Business the Rotary Function Centre (opposite Apco).
Meet every Friday fortnight at 7.30 pm Look up the web for complete overview meeting, Lions Club Rooms, Dower Park New members welcome
Venue - Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet www.cwaofvic.org.au – 7.00pm. 4th Wednesday of each month, www.facebook.com/rotarykangarooflat/
St. Bendigo. Dinner meeting at varying locations - 6pm
New Members Welcome Enjoy Church RSL
for 6.30pm start. Contact Craig Chilver (03) 5447 8312
Contact Andrew Palmer 0411 796 730 Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat President Heather Gartside
Details: http://enjoy.church/bendigo. Meeting held at 10am on 3rd Tuesday of the
Bendigo Evening VIEW Club Secretary Richard Hall 5499 6100 month. Light refreshments supplied.
Contact: Campus Pastor Martin Oravec on
“Voice, Interest,Education for Women” 0403 266 008. Maiden Gully Fire Brigade Social Club meet 1st and 4th Tuesdays of
Supporting The Smith Family by raising First Tuesday of each month each month at 10.30am.
funds to help disadvantaged students with Friends of Crusoe No. 7 Park Firefighter Training Time: 7.30pm New members welcome.
their education needs. Meet first Wednesday of every 2nd month Venue: Maiden Gully Fire Station Station Street, Kangaroo Flat.
4th Wednesday of month at 6pm for 6.30pm starting February at the Rotary Gateway Park 5 Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully
at 7pm, plus has working bees and activities Special Olympics Group
NOTE NEW TIME! Contact through www.maidengullycfa.org.au
At the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club, in the parks. Pam (President) 0418 304 927
1c Station Street, Kangaroo Flat. Contact the Secretary at focr7p@gmail.com 1st Maiden Gully Scout Group John (Ten Pin Bowling Coach)
Meals $23. Maiden Gully Scouts meet every week 0400 641 405
Golden Square Croquet Club Michele (Barracudas Swim Coach)
Bookings Deidre McDougall 0419 595 674 Every Monday and Friday. during the school term at the Maiden Gully
Or for all enquiries re club Cheryl Scully Scout Hall, Cnr Beckhams Rd and Calder 0409 173 656
Contact Jenny, 0438 713 190,
0439 316 021 Don 5449 6332. Hwy, Maiden Gully: Spring Gully Dance
For Junior players Saturday mornings Joey Scouts (6-7yrs) Tuesday 5.30 –6.30pm Dancing every Saturday night 7.30 - 11pm,
Bendigo Garden Club Inc.
contact Bill 5447 3439 Cub Scouts (8-11yrs) Thursdays 7-8.30pm and Monday nights from 7.30 - 9.30pm.
3RD Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in
Scouts (11-15yrs) Thursday 7-9pm) Venue - Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully
the McKinnon Pavilion, no meetings during Greater Bendigo Danceland Inc.
the months of January, July, December. To find out more contact Cate on Road, Spring Gully.
A Social Dance every Saturday night at
Bendigo Showgrounds. 7pm - 10pm. 0405 381 611 Contact Keith 5444 2953
Contact: Laurelle Smith - Venue - St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Maiden Gully Progress Association The Little Chimps Playgroup
Secretary 5447 0017 26 Myers St. Bendigo. Meetings are held on the second Thursday Commencing on the 8th October at 396
New Members Always Welcome Contact Sharon 0417 470 774. of the month. High Street Golden Square in the Seventh
Bendigo Gem Club Inc. Venue: Maiden Gully Community Hall. Day Adventist church hall. Every Wednesday
Heartbeat Bendigo Branch
Monthly: Every 2nd Thursday. during school term from 10:30am - 12:00pm.
10 Galvin St. BENDIGO 3550 A support group for cardiac patients, family
Time: 7pm Contact Kerryn Greaves 0432 354 617.
Email: bendigogemclubinc@gmail.com & friends. Fundraising for cardiac equipment
New members welcome Please see enclosed a flyer for further
Website: https://bendigogemclub.tidyhq.com through public and social events. Meetings
information.
BGC meet Tuesdays & Thursdays held bi-monthly on 3rd Sunday. Jan, March,
May, July, Sept, Nov. 2pm at Chum Street Marong And District Senior Citizens
Zoom chat Wednesdays 8pm The Bush Dance and Music Club
Tuesdays Uniting Church hall. Enquiries to President We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month at the Marong Community are holding there dance on May 15th at 8pm
5-8.30 pm Instruction available in Frank Ward - 5447 4545 or 0407 855 685.
Hall from 11.30am to 3.30pm for various at the Holy Trinity Church Hall in Keck Steet,
silversmithing & cabochons Heart Foundation Walking Group – Flora Hill.
Thursdays activities. New members most welcome.
Community Wellbeing Walkers Starting at 8pm with the Emu Creek Bush
10am-4pm silversmithing, cabochons, Enquiries to Elaine 5446 7403 or Robyn
Every Tuesday 11.15 band playing.
faceting, 5443 9676
mineral group. Meet at Lifestyle Choices, the corner of Neil Admission $8 children under 16yrs free.
Instruction available and Station street Kangaroo Flat -30 minute Needles & Threads Raffle and lucky door prizes.
GEM EXPO second weekend September walk along the Bendigo Creek Track. Meet two Mondays of each month from All very welcome.
Members online shop All welcome contact Jennifer 0419878836 10am to 12noon. Please phone Karen for Please bring a plate of supper to share.
Silver casting myhealth@mentoronline.com.au Yearly list of dates. More information phone Mary 5442 1153.
Only 10 min walk from Bendigo Station Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church Bring your knitting or crochet.
New members welcome. U3A Bendigo
Bendigo Legion Angling Club “Come and Chat Group”
Knitting for missions – a welcome cuppa Venue. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Life-long learning and activities for mature
7.30pm 1st Monday of the month. 193-195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. aged people.
The Den at Dower Park, Station Street, and good conversations.
We support a girl in Nepal. Enter from Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Gathering: 4th Wednesday of month.
Kangaroo Flat. Enquiries to Karen – Ph: 0409 188 622 Website: www.u3abendigo.com
Enjoy good company every Monday 9.30am
Bendigo Philatelic Society . till midday. Email: activities@u3abendigo.com
Partners of Veterans Assoc Phone: 0490 858469
Night Meetings on the first Tuesday each All Welcome! 3rd Monday of the month, at 11.30am at the RSL
month at 7:30pm
Kangaroo Flat Community House Playgroup for under 5’s Volaire Calisthenics
CVGT - Corner Stanfield and Jackson Street,
21 Woolcock Avenue, Kangaroo Flat Maiden Gully
Long Gully. Every Monday during school terms
Ph. 5447 9687 Classes: Recreational and competitive
Contact Joy (Secretary) on 0439 473 645 or from 9:30 –11:00am, at Kangaroo Flat
Open Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm teams. For participants age 3 and over.
Libby (President) on 0448 120 066 Uniting Church, cnr Church & Camp Streets.
Various programs including: social group, Contact Volaire for class times.
All visitors welcome. Contacts: Anne 0411 127 925 or
yoga, craft, playgroup, cooking, meditation, Phone: 0437 343 656
Karen 0413 390 977
Bendigo Positive Birthing art, tax help, applications for NILS (No Y’s Service Club (Women)
www.facebook.com/bendigopositivebirthing Interest Loan Scheme) Probus Club of Kangaroo Flat (Mixed) Inc.
Every 2nd Wednesday each month 9.45am 2nd Tuesday of the month, contact
for more details phone: 0447 453 644 More information on our Facebook 0409 179 485 for venue details
page: www.facebook.com/ St. Mary’s Church Complex High St, K/Flat.
Bgo Radio Controlled Aircraft Club kangarooflatcommunityhouse Contact Bev. Blume 5443 1809. - Visitors Y Service Club of Bendigo South
monthly meetings last Monday of month welcome. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Y’s
7.30pm in the Y Community Hall, Lockwood Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade Clubrooms, Lockwood Rd. at 12 noon.
Road, opposite ALDI. RAAF Association-Bendigo Branch
Meets First Thursday of each Month.
Club’s web site on www.brcac.asn.au 1st Thursday each month February - December. Y Service Club of Kangaroo Flat
Fire Fighter Training
11.00 am. to 12 noon with lunch afterwards. every Wednesday at 6.30pm Y Community
Time: 7.30pm
Community Enterprise At Bendigo District RSL, Havilah Road, Bgo Hall. Lockwood Rd opposite ALDI.
Venue: Kangaroo Flat Fire Station
Last Thursday of each month, 6pm, Sports Contact: Glenis Gordon, Secretary/Treasurer ph 5447 1587
Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat
Club Dower Park C/- Post Office, Raywood. 3570
Contact: 54470204FlatMatters FlatMatters FlatMatters FlatMatters
KANGAROO FLAT COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
meeting dates for 2021
The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise (KFCE) is a not for profit community company, formed by residents of Kangaroo Flat and
Districts to provide community input and resources into local initiatives, programs and facilities.
Meetings are held Meetings are held on a monthly basis at 6pm at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club and dates for this year are:
• July 29 • August 26 • September 30 • October 28 • November 25
It would be great if we could get some more community minded people come on board to be part of our enthusiastic committee in 2021.
Participants get great satisfaction in seeing new projects come to fruition across our community.
If you are interested contact us at flatmtrs@kfce.com.au
DRAFT GAMBLING friends, local businesses and communities. It
was also identified as a public health focus in the
on Electronic Gaming Machines (EGM) as they
are still the most dominant source of financial
POLICY FOR PUBLIC City’s current Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan loss and harm in Australia and their use can be
COMMENT and in the new plan currently under development. influenced by Local Governments.”
The City of Greater Bendigo has released its draft “A report released in 2016 by the Victorian In 2018/2019, $50,671,968 was lost on EGMs in
Reducing Harm from Gambling Policy for public Responsible Gambling Foundation shows that Greater Bendigo. There are 11 hotels and clubs
comment. The draft policy aims to minimise harm gambling presents a significant burden to the in Greater Bendigo who jointly operate 661
through supply reduction, demand reduction and wellbeing of the Victorian community. machines.
harm reduction. “Comparisons to other conditions confirm that The 2019 Active Living Census asked respondents
Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said Council wants to be gambling has an impact in the same class as how often, if at all, they had gambled in the last
a leader when it comes to reducing the effects of depression and excessive alcohol consumption. 12 months. It found 34.9% of respondents had
gambling on the community. A key learning since the previous policy has gambled in the last twelve months and 5.5%
“The objective of the draft policy is to ensure the been that harm from gambling occurs across a indicated they gambled every week.
Greater Bendigo community does not experience continuum from no harm to very severe levels of The City of Greater Bendigo is encouraging
negative social and economic impacts from harm, rather than just to those who are classified residents to have their say on the policy at
gambling,” Cr Alden said. a “problem gamblers”. https://letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au/draft-
“Harm from gambling impacts not only on the “While the new draft policy aims to address the reducing-harm-gambling-policy
individual but also affects family members, impacts of gambling in all forms, there is a focus until Friday July 23, 2021.
GOLF CLINICS AT a scorecard and then, by term 4, they learnt
about the golf handicap and the different
BELVOIR PARK formats of the game… Stableford, Par,
By Brenda Savy Ambrose, Four Ball Better Ball etc.
The Beginner Clinic Program at Belvoir Park At least four Belvoir Park members
Golf Club is now in its 7th year. accompany the new players – three of whom
are accredited “Community Golf Instructors”.
The program has been running every Friday
morning (during school terms) since 2015 The program is now part of Golf Australia’s
after Di Ratcliffe instigated the program when “Get Into Golf” initiative.
she was Lady Captain. During the last seven years there have been
The aim was to boost the number of women over 90 participants who have travelled from
golfers but in recent years men have been locations such as Castlemaine, Lockwood
included too. South, Junortoun, Raywood and everywhere
in between.
It started with an hour-long lesson for the
first five weeks and always followed by cake, Most are brand new to the sport whilst some
coffee and a chat. During the first years the have played the game before.
lessons were conducted by Mark Bamford Not all participants go on to play golf regularly,
(Regional Development Officer with Golf but the program is achieving its initial aim….
Victoria and also member of Belvoir Park) but of the 62 current women members at Belvoir
in recent years the club’s PGA Professional, Park, 23 have participated in the Beginner
Paul Powell, has taken the participants Clinic Program.
through the lessons. Anyone interested in joining in the rest of this
It started as “hit and giggle” but as the year year’s program or starting up in 2022 can
progressed participants were taught the basic contact the current Co-ordinator, Brenda
rules, the etiquette of the game, how to use Savy on 0418 317 429.You can also read
