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THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, OCTOBER, 2014 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 179 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Peace Convergence disrupts Swan Island base For the forth consecutive year, members of the Peace Convergence attempt to disrupt the Swan Island Military Base to draw attention to its involvement in training SAS troops. The activists challenge Australia's involve- anti-war activist since 2003 when Australia ment in United States wars of aggression they committed troops to Iraq. I'm against the state is 'particularly significant as Australia government's war making policies and arms considers returning troops to Iraq and an manufacturing that supports the war machine." increased military presence in Afghanistan'. Join the Peace March We believe that War Never Brings Peace The group maintains a strong practice of "The Australian Government has committed nonviolence in their civil disobedience. Their SAS troops to Afghanistan for another decade, activities include disruption to the base, peace but we should bring our troops back home to vigils and marches, Skype calls with Afghan- safety. istan, and being available to discuss these issues The current outbreak of violence in Iraq whatever your views or join them in a Peace shows that these wars only breed more violence," March from the Swan Island Military Base said spokesperson Greg Rolles. "I have been an 3.30pm Thursday 3 October. Residents of Eric Tolliday Units fear eviction by BCH The CEO of Bellarine Comm- tioning whether BCH can break their unity Health Ltd (BCH), John contracts and why BCH hasn't Fendyk, announced at the mid July provided them with information about meeting with residents of the Eric options for housing and relevant Tolliday Units (ETU) that the Board financial matters. would inform them within the next Ms Neville assured the residents 12 months of options relating to the that she would take the matter further Point Lonsdale site where the Eric and had contacted a solicitor who Tolliday Units are situated. would go over their contracts and leases Since the July meeting the elderly immediately and if they had a case he residents have had no communi- would work for them all probono. The cations from BCH regarding the future relief at the meeting was tangible. viability of the site and the units and Borough of Queenscliffe's Mayor believe they will soon be on notice to Helene Cameron attended the meet- vacate. ing and also expressed concern for the Some have already moved or died plight of the residents. "I've been leaving just seven units occupied. working with Ms Neville for some time "Scare tactics," said Bud Down in his now and despite meetings with BCH 80s. "But most of us have 99 year leases we haven't made much progress," she and contracts that Mr Fendyk said said. "I will do my best for the residents would be honoured. He also said BCH no matter what the outcome." would pay relocation costs. I've got Former borough mayor and family in Canada..." he quipped but ETU residents Ken, Janet, Thelma, Bud and Mary with MP Lisa Neville, Val Lawrence and Mayor Cameron. councillor, Val Lawrence, expressed emphasised he didn't want to leave his where they would end up. "I've have $50,000 to my name," said ETU resident Mary Kearins con- concerns about BCH's understanding home and friends or the seaside checked everywhere in the region," Thelma Matthews. "Hardly enough to tacted MP Lisa Neville, Member for of governance and its decisions to location. said Janet Reeman. "There are no pay a bond somewhere else," she said. the Bellarine, seeking her support in dismantle its aged care component Bud's sentiments were echoed by assisted living options available. I paid "Over the past 16 years I've paid sourcing legal advice or advocacy as without any community consultation. the remaining residents who all said a bond of $125,000 to come here and monthly maintenance costs (currently none of the residents were in good "I believe it's the Board's role to rep- they were losing sleep about the when I leave BCH keeps $32,000 of it," around $450 a month) and my unit financial positions to pay expensive resent the community and keep them uncertainty of their futures, felt very she said. hasn't been touched inside or out in legal costs and were floundering in informed about decisions that affect vulnerable, and were anxious about "Once I've been paid out I'll only that time." uncertainty. The residents are ques- them." 13.7% OFF!! PRESENT YOUR SENIORS CARD IN OCTOBER AND MEALS FROM Mothers groups / playgroups RECEIVE 13.7% OFF! welcome *OFFER VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 31 **NOT VALID ON DISCOUNTED ITEMS OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Mayor's Column SOLD OUT! Ann Nichol House community who made it clear that this Bellarine Community Health was unacceptable. This facility was Board has sold the Portarlington built and owned by the local Senior’s Festival October at 2.00pm in the Queenscliff celebrate the 100 years of the aged care facility in Portarlington to community. It sat on Crown land and The Spring weather is certainly Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Red Cross Arcare for an undisclosed sum should have remained a community treating us to some lovely sunny days Queenscliff. Branch. The tree was purchased using despite hundreds of people in the asset. The State Government clearly and some soaking rain, both very good The play, based on true stories, is funding of $798.00 The Red Cross had community requesting it be sold to a worked hand in hand with BCH to for the garden. October is also the time funny and touching with a mixture of received through Council's community not-for-profit organisation. ensure they could sell the land and of year that we celebrate the 2014 grants. comedy and tragedy, as is always found Ann Nichol, spokesperson for the ANH. Despite their constant denials Victorian Senior's Festival and I in life. The Red Cross will be conducting interim committee of the North that it had nothing to with them the encourage you to be part of local events The performance is followed by a an Official Ceremony in a couple of Bellarine Hostel for the Aged - Ann and activities. months after the plaque is made. It was State Government did a secret deal to chat with the actors and playwright and Nichol House Inc (NBHFA.ANH) The Victorian Seniors Festival aims afternoon tea. Gold coin entry will be imperative for the tree to be planted sell the Crown Land at a bargain price said: "We believe elderly people to recognise the valuable contribution donated to a local community project. now to allow the roots to establish prior to BCH without any community older people have made and continue to For further information or to make a to the warmer months. should have a choice of private or discussion or consultation." make to our community. All the events booking please contact Council's Stage 2 of Undergrounding public not-for-profit facilities should Ann Nichol to remove naming are listed on Council's website Customer Service Team on 5258 1377. Powerlines in Point Lonsdale Village they need residential care. A 2013 rights www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au or pick up Australia Day Awards 2015 I am pleased to advise that Stage 2 of Report on the residential aged care "I plan to take whatever steps I can an event brochure from Council or the Nominations Now Open undergrounding powerlines will com- sector by KPMG prepared for the to have my name removed when the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Do you know someone who should mence in early October after the Aged Care Financing Authority facility is privatised," she said. "The Centre. be recognised for service to the September school holiday period. noted: The number of people aged 85 naming rights were given to me to Queenscliff Precinct Tourism Plan community? Council is inviting These long awaited works were first years and over to more than quadruple represent all the people who fought so Community Open House Session nominations from the community for identified in the Point Lonsdale to 1.8 million. The prevalence of hard in this community to build this The Borough of Queenscliffe the Australia Day Awards 2015. Shopping Village and Foreshore Areas dementia is expected to increase to the home, but this decision goes against Council in conjunction with the The award categories are advertised Urban Framework Study 2002 (UDF). equivalent to 2.8% of the population. those values." Department of Defence, has commis- on page 5 of this issue. The Point Lonsdale Main Street In 2011-2012 religious, charitable and Coorabin Aged Care Facility sioned the preparation of the 'Fort The Australia Day Awards are Community Reference Group's prior- community based providers owned BCHs decision to sell Ann Nichol Queenscliff Precinct Tourism Plan'. provided under the auspice of the itised the UDF recommendations with 52.4% of operational residential care. House comes less than a year after it The purpose of the plan will be to National Australia Day Council. It is Village power undergrounding their The residents of the Bellarine Pen- closed the Coorabin nursing home in identify possible future tourism an opportunity to honour individuals or second highest priority after the insula will no longer have the choice Point Lonsdale just weeks before opportunities at the Fort to support and groups who have made an outstanding installation of the roundabout at of such facilities." Arcare opened a 90-bed facility enhance the local economy.