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Queenscliff April 2020 No. 324 and Point Lonsdale Your Community Voice Time to stick together... We all know how lucky we are to live where we do, and one of the main reasons is because of how tightly-knit our community is. In the coming days, maybe weeks or months, we are all going to have to draw deeply on our collective spirit, generosity and kindness reserves. Some among us have already lost jobs, been distanced from loved ones and are facing business and personal hardship. Our elderly are particularly vulnerable. Be grateful for our doctors, nurses and the many others at the forefront of the coronavirus fight. Look after each other, reach out to friends and neighbours and please speak up and use the many services available if you need support. Have a happy, and most of all, safe Easter The Rip David McDonald Builders David McDonald Builders sets the standard in prestige homes. Specialising in unique design and renovations of outstanding scale and style. Building with Excellence The Rip April 2020 Page 1 www.davidmcdonaldbuilders.com.au • p: 0418 599620 • e: [email protected]

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Jobs lost, businesses closed as coronavirus bites The coronavirus has wreaked havoc across and well-being of our clients and our team situation to ensure essential services could the Borough of Queenscliffe, with businesses members must be, and is, our main focus,\" said continue. and services forcibly closed and dozens of jobs Arcare CEO Colin Singh. lost. “Part of the benefit of Council’s commitment Sporting events have also been hit. Cricket to operating a surplus over the past few years Others are facing an uncertain future, as and bowls finals were abandoned, leaving is that we have the funds we need to keep the full impact of the pandemic continues to outcomes up in the air, and round one of operating during challenging times, and I unfold. football and netball matches, due to commence want to thank all of our Council staff who are this month, have been pushed back until the working diligently to keep our core programs As The Rip went to print, no confirmed end of May. running, including our Aged Care programs, cases of the virus had been reported in our which are vital at the best of times,” he said. community and the State Government had “I think it’s fair to say that the social impact enforced stage one pandemic controls, forcing on our community will be significant,” warned The number of job losses locally already the closure of licensed hotels and sporting Mayor Ross Ebbels. numbered in the dozens and was set to climb clubs including the Queenscliff Brewhouse, the further. Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Bowling Clubs “It’s no secret that the Borough is a very and Lonsdale Golf Club. sociable community, and taking measures to YMCA Camp Wyuna, which accommodates isolate ourselves will be hard. We’d encourage up wards of 9,000 visitors annually, was forced Council-operated caravan parks have residents to pick up the phone to neighbours to stand down 15 casual employees after all been closed, along with a raft of Council and and friends during this time. Offering camps were cancelled. community services - including the Queenscliff support to each other over the phone will be Library, Queenscliff Historical and Maritime particularly important over the next few weeks. “I has been an incredibly difficult and museums and the Neighbourhood House. challenging time,” said Manager Andrew Kidd. “The financial impact on our local businesses “We’re trying our best to think of ways to keep All public events have been cancelled will also be significant, however. It’s worth the doors open, retain our existing staff and including the Low Light, Sacred Edge and reiterating that staying at home doesn’t ideally re-employ our casuals.” Queenscliffe Literary festivals, the annual mean residents have to stop supporting local Queenscliffe Bricks Lego show, Good Friday businesses. Many of our businesses are now The Borough’s biggest accommodation Eggstravaganza and ANZAC Day services. offering takeaway delivery or gift vouchers for provider, Beacon Big 4 Resort, remained open use later, which means you can support local for the timee being, however owner Lorraine A lockdown \"for precautionary reasons\" jobs and do your part to reduce the spread of Golightly warned visitors they would not have at Point Lonsdale's Arcare aged care facility, coronavirus by avoiding non-essential travel.” access to any communal facilities, including the separated residents from their loved ones. pool and barbecue facilities. Cr Ebbels said while hit to the municipality \"We hope that you can understand why we would not be known for some time, Council’s “We understand this is not the holiday you have decided to take this step as it is not one finance team was closely monitoring the we have made lightly – protecting the health Continued page 12 Dinner ’s ready and delinvowerwteocayn ou The Chef prepared take home meals and comfort foods, Frozen for your convenience – its time to fill your freezer Menu available in the take home meals select on our website www.oceanbarcafe.com.au Menu changes weekly, including vegetarian & plant-based vegan Average price $15 per meal which includes 2 serves Home delivering every week, free to local Bellarine area, conditions apply 76 Hesse Street Queenscliff ADVENALIIOVLWAERBILEES T: 5258 2441 We are still open for Breakfast & Lunch Wed-Sun 9am – 4pm Follow us The Rip April 2020 Page 3

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Mavis touches down at museum For some 26 years, PV Mavis III provided safe passage through the notorious 'rip' for sea farers. She will now see out her days as a tourist attraction at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. In a major logistical operation, the decommissioned pilot boat was last month hoisted out of Queenscliff Harbour waters and into her new home, at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. The Port Phillip Sea Pilots (PPSP) donated the vessel, with local businesses - Queenscliff Harbour Pty Ltd, Drews Haulage, Local Mix Concrete, McHarrys Buslines, Quinlan Cranes, QPL Concreting and Seared Ferries - all donating resources and labour. The PV Mavis III was one of the last pilot boats to be built in house at Queenscliff by past and present crew, in 1994. “Donating the vessel seemed like the right choice for both the environment and to preserve our history in the local area,” the PPSP said. Ninety-three year old Jack Beazley, who worked as a pilot ship wright for almost 50 years and is also a museum volunteer, was on hand to watch the vessel being lowered into place. “Up on the crane I said to them there’s probably some old dear in Beach Street making a cup of coffee at the sink and looking out the window, she sees the bloomin’ boat goes past and wonders if the floods have arrived,” he said. “She was up at a great height and if she had have broken loose there’d be no maritime museum there anymore. \"The boat will be a great addition to the museum,\" Mr Beazley said. \"It already has a lot of history telling the story of the pilots and this will add to it.\" Pictured: The PV Mavis III being lowered into the Museum grounds. Right: Jack Beazley, 93, and volunteers EATERY & BAR Seek shelter. Comfort the soul. Now offering home delivery The Shelter Shed is now offering healthy home-delivered meals seven-days-a-week. You can be assured that our delicious, wholesome to 3225 food is prepared fresh and will be sourced from local providors. Seven-days-a-week. Get house-made clear chicken soup, traditional beef lasagna, Pick-up also available. pumpkin and sage lasagna, vegetarian chili con carne, tiramisu and so much more. The full home-delivery menu can be found at sheltershedqueenscliff.com.au • Call (03) 5258 3604 • 25 Hesse Street, Queenscliff • sheltershedqueenscliff.com.au The Rip April 2020 Page 5

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From page 3 may have planned for your family but our number one priority is the health and wellness of our guests, staff and wider community and we need to take this seriously,” she said. \"Do not come in\" - medical centre issues coronavirus warning The Point Lonsdale Medical Group (PLMG) has advised patients not to enter the clinic if they fear they have coronavirus symptoms. At the time of The Rip going to print, no local residents had tested positive to the virus. It is unclear how many precautionary tests have been carried out. “Please let reception know your travel history and symptoms and they will put you through to our practice nurse who will advise you what to do,” a message on the PLMG webpage reads. Anyone who has travelled outside of Australia in recent days, has been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or is experiencing a fever, cough or breathing difficulties is considered to be at risk. Meanwhile, Bellarine Community Health (BCH) CEO Shane Dawson said the coronavirus was placing “unprecedented demand” on health services and impacting delivery of services. The organisation has suspended dental services, closed its community gym and has relocated its Ocean Grove services to Point Lonsdale. “This is an evolving situation and we are working on ways we can deliver those programs differently and continue to support isolated and vulnerable members of our community,” said Mr Dawson. “As a health organisation we are monitoring the situation closely and making decisions on a daily basis to keep our workforce and communities safe while also being able to continue our services.” Cottage By The Sea staff and volunteers packing care packs for locals Meals on wheels - businesses take to the road Within hours of being forced to charity said. cancel its camps, Cottage By The Desperate to stay afloat, local Sea swung into action to ensure residents vulnerable to COVID-19 restaurants and cafes also swung had the supplies they needed. into action, offering to deliver meals to homes. Surplus food and hygiene products, including toilet paper, Among them was 360Q, which shampoo and conditioner were declared it would deliver its bundled into care packs and dining table experience to homes distributed to homes with the with a special take-away menu. Borough of Queenscliffe’s help. “We lost $120,000 in bookings “For generations our local [which will be] transferred until community has supported next year, but vital for our Cottage by the Sea in so many immediate cash flow,” said owner ways; fundraising, volunteering Barry Iddles. and bringing in much needed donations. Now it’s our turn to “It is vital that we keep pay forward this generosity,” the everyone employed, our butcher, baker, greengrocer, our staff and their staff as well,” he said. The Rip April 2020 Page 12





















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Locals praised for making dream a reality The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club aids, one major first aid and seven rescues in Pictured: Lisa Neville has thanked our local community for helping our volunteer back beach patrols,” he said.     MP, PLSLSC Club to raise the final portion of money needed to President Charlie realise its new clubhouse vision. “This highlights the necessity of this surf Pitney and Mayor lifesaving club at one of Australia’s most Ross Ebbels help The first sod of the $5.7 million project was dangerous beaches. With the delivery of our turn the first sod officially turned at a celebration last month, new clubhouse, we’ll be able to continue to with the building expected to be finished in provide this outstanding service for many million, the federal government $1.2 million, time for the next Summer’s beach patrols.   years to come.” with a further $2.2 million raised through club fund-raising efforts. Club President Charlie Pitney said the start Built in the 1960’s, the old clubhouse was in of construction followed 15 years of hard work desperate need of major repairs. “I think the most outstanding story of this by many club members to replace the pre- redevelopment is the commitment and the existing asbestos-ridden K.D. Allen clubhouse. The new two-storey facility will serve the amount of money that’s been raised from PLSLSC’s more than 1,300 members, but this community and from those who have He thanked state and federal governments will also be made available to the broader participated in this club over many years,” said for their funding support and the Borough of community for activities and meetings. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville. Queenscliffe, which handed over the adjacent block of land for a $1 peppercorn lease. The State Government has contributed $2.2 “Point Lonsdale SLSC is an integral part of the local community and they’re so deserving A further $2.2 million was raised through of this state-of-the-art multi-million-dollar community fundraising efforts. facility.” “What a journey it has been,” Mr Pitney said. “This project has not been without its complexities and is a testament to those who have come before me and who are here today to mark this momentous occasion. “We now enter the final stage of this immense project come one step closer to achieving our dream of a new state of the art lifesaving facility and community hub. The building will help us to continue to deliver excellence in our life saving service, training and leadership development initiatives. “This season has already seen the club deliver new life saving award to over 300 members, as well as perform six minor first letsgowindowcleaning.com Queenscliffe Indigenous Nursery Your Point Lonsdale Window Cleaning Specialists Local plants available for purchase - Propagated by local volunteers - Residential and Commercial All plant tubes Eric Harvey 0448721399 $2 each Plants available include Correas, Grasses, Sedges, Saltbush, Clematis, Moonahs, Wattles, Banksias and many more. Many of these plants are bird-attracting. Open: Wednesdays - 9am to 12pm Third Sunday of each month - 10am to 12 pm 79 Nelson Road, Point Lonsdale The Queenscli e Community Indigenous Nursery is a joint project of the Swan Bay Environment Association and the Borough of Queenscli e Contact Sarah on 0401 281448 or queenscli [email protected] The Rip April 2020 Page 25

arts PARIS OR Fest launches online community book club The Queenscliffe Literary Festival has Participants are encouraged to read one C launched a giant community book club, after book at a time, and participate in the on-line re being forced to cancel next month’s event. discussion. ‘ And a virtual festival and pop-up events Despite being forced to close its doors, The could be held later in the year, as organisers Bookshop at Queenscliff, a major festival, has SU consider alternative options in the face of the offered a home delivery service of the book club coronavirus. and other novels. Books can be ordered online S and paid for on delivery. \"We are personally so sorry to see this THE happen. Everyone who has booked tickets will Book Club novels include: be refunded very soon,” said festival director • April 6 - The Cosmic Chronicles - Fred 'Paris of Die', written by Queenscliff-based Jane Finemore. author and bookshop owner Jayne Tuttle, is Watson among those on the QLF Book Club list of “Our costs are mainly marketing at this • April 13 - Bruny - Heather Rose novels. stage so we can continue to function despite • April 20 - The Weekend - Charlotte Wood the losses.   We had contingency funds and of • April 27 - There was Still Love - Favel course most of the work is done by volunteers or by our sponsor QMF.”  Parrett • May 4 - Paris of Die - Jayne Tuttle The QLF Book Club, already underway on • May 11 - In the Clearing - JP Pomare the event's Facebook page, features books from • May 18 - The Secreat Life of Shirley the festival program. Sullivan - Lisa Ireland Participants can join in at any time and read • May 25 - The White Girl - Tony Birch any or all of the books. • June 1 - Night Fishing - Vicki Hastrich “We think this will be a lot of fun in the coming months as we all adjust to our new normal,” Ms Finemore said. “We are working on two ideas; first, a virtual webinar festival. Second, individual events late in 2020, or when the crisis is deemed over.”   Wait and see for QMF over coronavirus FROM TOP LEFT GRAZING OIL ON LINEN, CATTLE IN THE SHADE OIL Queenscliff Music Festival organisers Festival this November 27-29,” he said. ‘Given PHILIP DAVEY are taking a wait and see approach to the our Festival is over eight months away it’s coronavirus, before deciding whether tickets for business as usual. Englishman Philip Davey – painter, ceramicist, draugh this year’s event will go on sale. he arrived in Australia in1957. His practice employs ur “We will continue to communicate with our texts, colonial history and pioneer spirit to form a visu While the three-day festival itself is not ticket buyers throughout the year and be open Choosing scenic subjects that speak to his desire for b staged until the last weekend of November, and transparent should the situation change.” as imagination becomes image, remaining loyal to tra Early Bird tickets have already been sold, with every piece. general sales set to commence soon. Mr Orvis stressed all tickets would be Davey’s reverence for the Australian bush is writ large refunded in the event of cancellation. He flowers are suffused with such energy one might be s Director Andrew Orvis said his team was also spoke of the virus’s devastating impact His work is held in galleries, libraries, museums and pr continuing to monitor the situation. on the arts community, with wholesale event cancellations leading to widespread job losses. “Firstly we want to say that we remain committed to the health and safety of all Festival “It’s heart breaking, so we feel it’s our duty attendees, staff, crew, community, volunteers to do everything we can to work toward and artists. November this year, as hopefully we can be some light at the end of the tunnel for our “As things currently stand we are planning industry, and fans alike.” what we hope will be our biggest and best Flight of Fancy EASTER SHOW 81 Hesse Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 | gallery@qgw Kate Smith Exhibition Featuring Lynne Bickhoff + Sara Paxton Seaview Gallery 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 p: 5258 3645 contemporary - traditional - glass - jewellery w:seaviewgallery.com.au | e: [email protected] The Rip April 2020 Page 26

R DIE arts KEEP‘A delicious delight’ New life for old Port Melbourne pier A giant new ocean-inspired sculpture has CALMCHRISTOS TSIOLKAS delivered a unique centrepiece to a playground Main picture: Artist David Graham and apprentic ‘A witty and wise within The Point estate. Maria with the finished artwork. Inset: Old Port Melbourne pier pylons are put in place. Photos and enjoy art!eflection on the power The piece was created by David Graham - a courtesy Moremac boefLccAroietUsmmioAeRacetsEiiatnhotNleeoduditEsrihomtsLpaeeeeKnlnlcpoIveNfteougasostnh’idneglepttuoabprlitrcib.neSt, oyloorcuearml egesamclalbepereire!tso blacksmith and artist of more than 20 years. ‘Funny, irreverent and It was commissioned by estate developers moving all at once’ Moremac, following an expression of interest LUKE DAVIES process brief to provide a distinctive entrance to The Point’s Town Park. UNDAY DECEMBER 8, 5PM The sculpture was to have a relationship to SALT CONTEMPORARY ART the proposed series of tidal marker poles in the nearby waterway and include symbolism of $12 WITH CHAMPAGNE local flora and fauna. E BOOCKTSICoHKOlEPlTSeATFaRQgOUMuEEeNSsCLrIFeF-unite “I was intrigued by the premise of the brief, which referred to tidal flow, vertical form OR EVRENicTkBARmITEo.rC, OPhMil.iApUDavey and David Moore and incorporating a strong link to the coast,” are re-uniting for a special exhibition designed Graham said. “I sent in my idea for the kelp to showcase the incredible talents for which sculpture and ultimately was commissioned to each artist is recognised and celebrated. begin constructing the artwork. Their combined show this month, hosted by Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, will shine Recycled pier pylons, from Port Melbourne’s a light on the individual methods and media Princes Pier, provide the anchor for the piece, each of the trio uses - brushstrokes, brooding which took two months to make. Metal-work, shadows, historical imagery, gouache on paper shaped to look like flowing kelp, was welded in L ON PANaEnL,“dLAPNoaDiilLnINotEinnOIgcL aOsNnavPrAaeNsEmL ade in silence and should be his Torquay workshop. looked at in silence,” says the internationally “The inspiration behind this sculpture is acclaimed Amor - a former official Australian primarily the tidal movement of the ocean,” htsman awndarprainrttmisatk.e‘rW– fhoeunndwnoet gjuostoauhtopmaeibnuttihnigs m, Iuesenwjohyenthe Graham said. “This comes through in the rban ancdhnaaltlueranlglaendoscfatpheseinttaoswkh. icWh ehejwuesatvesstoclpasssicoAmusetwralhiaenre formation of the kelp leaves wrapped around ual narraatnivde. start working.” the pylons, as though it had been caught there at abdailtainonceaolamwndFentothorosndpesM,aPachnoeidloiptaroernoe,ldasr“trocatnoiemgnnescesueorenbfljtteihreceatsstaiarnbtnisgdetc’mslaifoiukndesgifeeiemrspIrca’ionmdlto,iu”sriisnnwhmilye high tide and sways with the flow of the water.” seeienintghetshaDeenamrdivchfeoblyyratclphoaelrnoefuicfrreseetdrotsiwmftoooer.kbpsjeiincckwtshaiacsnhcdefanmceoiliwlaoriuntarhtsia.vecbeirrdtsaainndlook rivate colle“ctIito’nssahepreerasnodnthael UjuKd. gement; that’s what makes Colour and whimsy to brighten the gloom it your thing,” the highly-regarded painter, ceramicist, draughtsman and printmaker said. Kate Smith's colourful portraits are set to Seaview’s Easter brighten the spirits, when her Flight of Fancy show will also exhibition opens at Seaview Gallery this month. feature works by Sara Paxton and “Kate has created a fabulous exhibition with Lynne Bickhoff and her remarkable use of pastel making her one new ceramics from of the best pastel artists in Australia,” said the Ann-Maree Gentile gallery’s Colleen Kenwood. and art glass from James McMurtrie. “Her whimsical creations are a blend of fantasy images in which quirky dreams and reality are mixed.” w.com.au | 03 4202 0942 qgw.com.au R I C K A M O R / P H I L I P D A V E Y / D A V I D M O O R E A P R 2 — 2 7, 2 0 2 0BACKBEACH PORTSEA RICK AMOR, GRAZING PHILIP DAVEY, ROADWAY CASTLEMAINE DAVID MOORE Visit qgw.com.au or follow us on social media for up-to-date gallery information. Peruse /acquire artwork online 24/7 or by appointment 81 HESSE STREET QUEENSCLIFF VIC 3225 | [email protected] | 03 4202 0942 qgw.com.au The Rip April 2020 Page 27

Sea pilots to the rescue Fisherman cops his whack The Port Phillip Sea Pilots have given A local cray fisherman has heaped praise on A fisherman, caught with 96 calamari in a subscribers to their new the Port Phillip Sea Pilots, after being towed to Fisheries Victoria bust at Queenscliff last year, social media channels a safety last month. has been hit with a six month fishing ban. birds-eye view of life in the shipping channel. Thomas Ferrier's vessel experienced The man fronted court last month, where he The century-old mechanical failure and was drifting dangerously was also been fine $750 and has his $8,000 boat organisation has posted close to rocks off Point Nepean before the the forfeited. a selection of on-the-job pilot boat Corsair reached it. photographs to Facebook Fisheries Officers observed the man on three and Instagram pages “When a breakdown happens, which is a rare separate days in October taking more than the including this incredible thing on a well-maintained vessel, it’s great to calamari catch limit, which is 10 per person per picture of a dolphin know there is someone always listening on VHS day. dancing ahead of a giant Radio,” said Mr Ferrier. cargo ship, by Launch On one occasion, he made two trips in a day Master Jim Grinter “I sincerely thank the PPSP, especially with his wife. On a third occasion, the man took Pilot Launch Coxswain Glen Pettigrove and 18 calamari in the morning, retrieved his boat Show us the money! crewman Craig Gray, for their assistance in and travelled to Melbourne. He returned in the towing me clear of danger.” avo with his wife and took 23 more, making 41 Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has been asked in total. to explain the use of $50,000, pledged to Students ace NAPLAN tests Queenscliff traders. The man admitted to taking all the calamari Two local primary schools are among himself and being fully aware of the daily bag Western Victoria MLC Beverly McCarthur Geelong’s top 10 schools in recently-released limit. posed the question on behalf of traders in the 2019 NAPLAN results. Legislative Council last month. The controversial National standardised test Traders were promised the money in August measures literacy and numeracy understanding 2018, at the height of concerns over the of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. Destination Queenscliff project, “to develop strategies and initiatives to drive visitation. Point Lonsdale Primary School was fifth-best Geelong performing school with 496.6 points. It was sainted awarded to a group headed up by Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine The school recorded the second highest for a “branding narrative” initiative. literacy average in the region and was in the top four for numeracy. “It was promised to be for the traders of Queenscliff to determine how it will be spent, St Aloysius was a point further back in sixth yet these people remain int he dark about the position. outcome and believe they have been ignored and the money instead spent by Regional Development Victoria and subsidiaries,” Mrs McCarthur said. The Rip April 2020 Page 28

F1 ace cruises into town Our girls definitely CAN! He might not have taken to the track at Albert Park, but Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton did get to experience Point Lonsdale beach. Just hours before the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to coronavirus, the world champion driver was spotted in town with his entourage and a state-of-the-art Mercedes Benz concept car. Images of his brief visit were posted to Hamilton’s instagram account, including a walk on the beach and a sunset. He is understood to have spent time at Point Lonsdale’s luxury Lon Retreat. Pictured: The Mercedes concept car driven by Lewis Hamilton during a brief visit to Point Lonsdale. Photo courtesy John Joubert. Autism dental program to stay Point Lonsdale’s iconic Morning Mermaids Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has have featured in a statewide campaign, aimed at announced it will continue to run a dental Pictured: Annalise Mackenzie and mum Rachel encouraging women to become more active. service for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, following a successful pilot program. dental care for all community members. Statistics show around one in three women believe “Dental care and good oral health are that sporting clubs are not welcoming and 52 per BCH secured funding from the Department cent worry about being judged while exercising. of Health and Human Services last year to important to our overall health and wellbeing develop the first of its kind program. but going to the dentist can be very challenging VicHealth’s This Girl Can initiative aims to break for people on the autism spectrum.” down those stigmas by featuring women of all ages The pilot has proved so successful, it will and body shapes participating in various activities. now be self-funded and integrated into existing “We are delighted that this trial has proved free children’s dental services. successful and we would love to see this The Mermaids were the face of the campaign personalised program rolled out at other dental locally. “We had almost 40 patients go through services,” Mr Dawson said. the trial across a six-month period and their Unfortunately a number of activities planned feedback was outstanding,” said project lead The free dental service is available to by Bellarine Community Health for last month as Nicki Godwin. “All of the patients said the any child under the age of 13 with a formal part of a This Girl Can focus week were cancelled features of the Autism dental project enhanced diagnosis of ASD. because of the coronavirus. their overall access to dental care.” Appointments can be made through the BCH Pictured: Helen Zierk and Winky Mactier Staff underwent special training for the Point Lonsdale Dental Clinic on 1800 007 224. program, which was developed with the Biggest-ever Coastcare assistance of people with a lived experience of For more information about the BCH Autism funding pool up for grabs Autism. Dental program email [email protected] or visit the website www.bch.org.au Local groups are encouraged to apply for Personalised supports are provided for funding to deliver environmentally-focussed patients to assist with communication, sensory projects, under the biggest ever Coastcare and behavioural needs in the dental clinic Grants Program. including toys, noise cancelling headphones and iPads. To celebrate the program’s 25th year, grants of up to $30,000 are available for initiatives that Eight-year-old Annalise Mackenzie conserve, restore and rehabilitate coastal and participated in the trial and mum Rachel said marine environments. the outcome was amazing. There are two streams of funding available; “They explained every step of the way, one for stewardship and education, and so Annalise didn’t get any nasty sounds or another new stream for projects that use the sensations she wasn’t ready for, and they were different ways improve volunteer recruitment so patient and flexible with her,” said Rachel. and retention. “Annalise found it easier to go the dentist “This year our grants program has been with her older brother, so they even put Angus doubled to $495,000, allowing us to support in the chair first and demonstrated on him first even more community groups,” said Minister what they were going to do and that really put for Energy, Environment and Climate Change her at ease.” Lily D’Ambrosia. BCH CEO Shane Dawson said the pilot’s Applications close 5:00pm on Thursday, 7 success demonstrated a need for improved May. For more information visit delwp.vic.gov. au/Coastcare. The Rip April 2020 Page 29

sport & health Cricketers left wondering CRICKET - Queenscliff’s D-Grade cricketers have been left never-knowing whether or not they would have won back-to-back premierships, after the BPCA competition was cancelled with just one weekend of play remaining. The team had played its way through to the Grand Final by defeating Anglesea in the semi 6/188 - 9/145 and were due to face-off against Portarlington. Meanwhile, A-Grade’s finals run came to an end in the sem-finals at the hands of undefeated Anglesea. The team had reached the Division One finals despite being promoted from Division 1 just this season. Queenscliff coach Steve Clark says player welfare is now more important than football \"It's now about player welfare\"- Clark Queenscliff Football and Netball club Juniors fall short in coaching staff have switched their focus from It’s important that they look premiership hunt potential flags to protecting the mental health after themselves and most of players, as a result of the coronavirus crisis. importantly, stay connected CRICKET - Collendina proved too strong and not shut themselves against Queenscliff in the BPCA U/13 grand Players had been training since last off. final, posting an impressive 222 runs for nine November in readiness for Bellarine league - Steve Clark wickets. The Coutas made 81 runs in reply. round one matches this month. our number one priority.” Bowling season cut short Instead all games have been put on hold The move is set to deliver a massive financial until the end of May, with the very real BOWLS - The Premier League Bowls possibility of the season being scrapped blow to country clubs, with fears some could competition has ended on a disappointing altogether. fold. note, with coronavirus forcing a suspension of further games. “It’s really disappointing obviously, but In recent days, despite the turmoil, the club there are more important things to worry announced key sponsorships with Searoad As part of the announcement, it was about,” said senior football coach Steve Clark. Ferries and Sencia. confirmed no premiers would be awarded across all grades. “We’ve just basically said to the players to “Our club president Rowan Martin has been do what you've got to do and we’ll be back in terrific in keeping a sense of calm and that’s Ocean Grove was top of the table and vying contact in a couple of weeks when we have really important,” said Clark. for back-to-back flags. a better idea from AFL Barwon about what’s going on. “We’ll be one hundred per cent ready to go if Third-placed Queenscliffe was due to meet play does start, I’ll be making sure everything Easter Park in the semi-final, and a chance to “There’s just so much going through players' is right in the background along with other reach yet another grand final, when the call was heads at the moment with family and jobs. coaches. made. “We’re keeping in contact through Facebook \"There’s going to be plenty of time for our chats, and my message to them is it’s okay players to get fit and turn their legs over, but for them to feel how they want to feel and not every other team is in the same boat. worry about footy at the moment,” Clark said. “Some players are going for a run, some had \"It’s important that they look after been going to the gym and others aren’t doing themselves and most importantly, stay that and I just want them to know that’s okay. connected and not shut themselves off.” \"They’re allowed to feel how they want to AFL Barwon said it had taken advice from feel, football takes a back seat. It’s more about the AFL, Netball Victoria, governments and them staying connected and focussing on what health authorities in closing down all games, really matters,” he said. social activities and club gatherings. “This unprecedented situation has presented challenges for everyone, and we want to thank our clubs for being proactive on this issue and know that will continue,” the league said. “The safety and welfare of our players, volunteers, officials and their families remains The Rip April 2020 Page 30

sport & health Phipps set to be crowned state's best SURFING - Point Lonsdale’s Jay Phipps is heat at Phillip Island, and 8.20 in the second, at set to be crowned Victorian Champion, after Shoreham. dominant performances in state rounds. Fellow Point Lonsdale Boardrider Lucy The 12 year old, son of well-known local surf Naylor (pictued) is currently sitting in first teacher and board board maker Mark Phipps, place in the U/18 girls state rankings, after won the first two of three U/14 Boys heats, posting a first and third placing in trials, but opening up an insurmountable lead on his will need to wait for the final round to secure opponents. an outright win. The final round, due to be held at Jan Juc on Minnie Vorath scored a third placing and May 10, is at risk of being cancelled because of Elise Franzone a second in their state heats. the coronavirus. Jasper Blair, Taane Mitchell, Kai Keenan and Jay posted an impressive 13 to win his first Harry Llewelyn also competed. Social distancing Lonnie style! Surf was up at Point Lonsdale's front beach last weekend as Point Lonsdale Boardrider groms enjoyed one last coaching session before coronavirus forced the cancellation of future events. ENERGY FOR LIFE B O OKINGOSNLAIVNAEIL ABL E Kerry Pettigrove Personal Trainer with more than 20 years experience One on One training • Group training Circuit Classes • Boxing Classes • Boot-camps 5258 1670 - 0414 581670 Massage Therapist Petrina Blair-Tierney Remedial/Sports/Relaxation/TMJ Ph: 0429 380 317 Ct. Neuromuscular Therapy Dip.Ther.Mass/B.Ed. (Phys Ed) Health Fund Rebates Available POINT LONSDALE The Rip April 2020 Page 31

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