Peninsula Wide March 2015 | Issue #115 Keeping the community safe “To the firefighters, the volunteers, the Police members, the SES crews and Shire teams - I commend you on your work in keeping our community safe. My sincere thanks for your efforts throughout the January fire in Hastings-Bittern and storm event in Somerville-Tyabb. Your ‘on-the-ground’ work and support following the events is most appreciated – thank you,” Mornington Peninsula Mayor, Councillor Bev Colomb. Recent events have highlighted the significance of emergency services working together for the safety of our community. “The Shire plays an important role in times of emergency. We work hard to support our community during these times. The Shire’s main role is in assisting emergency services in response and recovery efforts,” said Cr Colomb. The Shire undertakes a varied range of duties throughout an emergency situation, including: •Establishing Municipal Emergency Coordination Centres •Establish and providing at Emergency Relief Centres •On-the-ground crews to assist emergency services •Traffic management controls •Post-impact assessments including building inspections and assistance with alternative accommodation •Animal management •Road clearing and vegetation removal •Facilitation of personal support/counselling for the community •Provision of additional waste resources for clean-up •Recovery from the event Cerberus Ward Councillor David Garnock also added his thanks on behalf of the grateful communities of Hastings, Bittern and Crib Point. “I wish to thank our emergency services for the important role they played in helping achieve a successful response to the fire that started in Hastings; I also extend my thanks to the teams ‘behind the scenes’ who contributed to the establishment of a Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre at the Shire’s Mornington Office and an Emergency Relief Centre at the Bittern Stadium to support members of the affected communities.” Cr Garnock said the Warringine Park boardwalk remains closed, and the Shire has commissioned an independent consultant to provide feedback on the park’s fire management. To show her support for the efforts of all involved, Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett visited the fire-hit before joining Mornington Peninsula Shire
•Kid’s Helpline: 1800 55 1800 ‘Ask Someone’ website and app: For free professional support and information 24/7, the ‘Ask Someone’ website is www.asksomeone.org.au. The ‘Ask Someone’ app is available for free for iPhone and iPad, Android and BlackBerry – from above website. For more information visit: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au Careers & Jobs Expo May 2015 The FMP Careers and Jobs Expo 2015 will be the first major interactive careers and jobs expo across the wider Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. It will be the only all-encompassing careers event to take place in the region in 2105. The Expo will be held at the Mornington Racecourse, and will be divided into six main sectors: • Health & Wellbeing • Tourism & Hospitality • Trades & Services • Agriculture & Outdoors • Business & Commercial • Media & Creative There will be a strong emphasis on inter activity, hands-on activities and demonstrations. A series of speaker forums will run throughout the day featuring current students and recent graduates telling their ‘career journey’ stories – what it’s really like and how they got there. Information sessions will also focus on employment trends for the future: what skills will be required into the future, and which industries are forecast to experience the highest growth. There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the day and a roving MC to keep everyone motivated! Date: Tuesday 5 May 2015 Time: 9am – 4pm Location: Mornington Racecourse This event is FREE ENTRY for all. www.fmpcareerexpo.com.au The FMP Careers & Jobs Expo is a joint initiative from the Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. NEW WEBSITE FOR MOUNT MARTHA PUBLIC GOLF COURSE If you’re looking for something to do, why not rediscover Mount Martha Public Golf Course.