Community News

LEARNER DRIVER PROGRAM

The Mornington Peninsula L2P Learner Driver program, funded by TAC, currently has vacancies available for young people, particularly in the Westernport and Southern Peninsula areas, who may need some assistance in getting their driving hours up to enable them to get their driver’s licence.

The Learner Drivers are assessed as to suitability but would usually not have access to a supervising driver or an appropriate vehicle to enable them to gain the required driving experience. They must have a Learner’s Permit, and be between the ages of 16 and 21. These young people will be provided with a fully licensed, trained mentor to take them driving in Shire-provided cars.

For further information see tiles attached, contact Clare McLeary at clare.mcleary@mornpen.vic.gov.au or visit the Shire website here: TAC L2P Program - Mornington Peninsula Shire (mornpen.vic.gov.au).

PRIORITY PROJECT

Please take the time to read the brochure below  about the creation of a premier sporting and recreation facility at the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. We aim to connect the whole Peninsula community with a multi use sporting precinct. 

If you are in support of this project please complete the link below to register your email address.

https://forms.gle/q7h2o52vVvTNJwRy9

RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM

If you are a regular shopper at a Ritchie's Community Benefit Supermarket, could we please ask that you update your Ritchie's Community Benefit card to benefit Dromana College. 

To do so, use this link  www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty  and follow the prompts to add Dromana College.  This can also be done in the store.

We have an exciting offer for new members of our Ritchies Community Benefit Program.

Please see attached the promotion we have on offer and please share this information with your support base, encourage your members to get the new App or Card straight away.  It’s quick, simple and easy to: Download, Register and Activate.

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FROM HILLVIEW QUARRIES 

Quarries are extremely dangerous places to visit or swim. See below attachment for an important notification from Hillview Quarries.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

NILs loans

The No Interest Loan Scheme is provided by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand.  NILs loans give families and individuals on low incomes and government support access to safe, fair and affordable credit.  The loans are for amounts up to $1500 with no interest, no fees and no charges and can cover household goods, bond, rent in advance and car registration.  

NIL's volunteers can assist people with the application process to access the loans.

Please feel free to get in touch with the NILs team to discuss eligibility for a loan, and to start the application process.  They can be contacted on 5986 1285, 9.30 am-3.30 pm, Monday to Friday.  Outside of lockdown people can drop into them at 878 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud during those hours.  For more information please see the NILs website: https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/

SAVER PLUS

Saver Plus assists individuals and families on lower incomes to build assets and improve financial capability, and has supported thousands of lower income earners to develop a lasting savings habit.

Saver Plus offers:

• up to $500 in matched savings for education costs
• fun, free and informal financial education workshops
• assistance and support from a Saver Plus coordinator to establish a savings goal and develop a savings habit.

Participants make regular deposits towards a savings goal over a 10-month period and attend workshops to build their financial management skills. When participants reach their savings goal, ANZ matches the amount – up to $500 –towards education costs including uniforms, text books, laptops, sports equipment, music tuition, TAFE or apprenticeship costs, and much more.

Contact us

Phone 1300 610 355

Email saverplus(at)bsl.org.au

View the provider list (PDF, 258kb).

Participants must meet all of the below criteria: 

• have a child at school or starting next year, or be attending vocational education yourself
• have some regular income from your work (you or your partner)
• be at least 18 years old
• have a Centrelink, Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
• be able to demonstrate a capacity to save after your regular expenses have been paid
• have a connection to the area in which the Saver Plus program is run, by living, working, studying or having children at school there
• have not received matched funds from Saver Plus before (you or your partner)
• be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.