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Remote learning model going strong

PARENTS supervising their children as they hit the books must remember they're helping their kids switch to remote learning, not home schooling, says Jan...

Shire extends its hand via digital tool

SURF Coast Shire residents who are unsure of where to access help during the coronavirus pandemic can head to an easy to use webpage...

MITCH’S KITCHEN: Jan Juc cook starts community mission

A JAN Juc local’s aptitude for cooking has seen him generously prepare, cook and deliver free meals to the Surf Coast’s vulnerable during the...

Online safety: safeguarding kids during the pandemic

YMCA Australia’s National Safeguarding Unit has developed a downloadable A3 poster with tips on how to protect children against online predators, as young people...

Painting for inner peace: artist Nikki Holmes shares her journey to canvas

When Nikki Holmes’ marriage broke down in 2014, she became a version of herself she never knew existed. With each sunrise came a wave of...

Teens encouraged to have a say in national survey

YOUTHS living in the Geelong region are being encouraged to participate in Mission Australia's 19th annual Youth Survey – the largest online poll of...

Get nominating for the 2020 Geelong Youth Awards

GREATER Geelong's inspiring young leaders will be celebrated in the 2020 Geelong Youth Awards this July, with nominations now open for people aged 12-25. The...

Surf Coast Arts Trail to go virtual

ARTISTS participating in this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail will showcase their work virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Surf Coast Shire...

Threading the needle for Australia’s frontline workers

WHEN Deborah Elliott returned to her Anglesea home from New Zealand last month, she was forced to self-isolate. On day four, Ms Elliott said she...

Supporting victims of family violence through COVID-19

THE Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre will continue to support the Barwon region throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with the prevalence of family...

Local musos sing through adversity

ARTISTS and arts organisations struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic will be supported through the Australia Council for the Arts' $5...

Gender equity organisations appeal for pandemic action

A GROUP of 50 Victorian organisations committed to championing gender equity and women's rights have banded together to release a joint statement calling for...

Graeme’s gift of time

Graeme Stockton has spent his life working towards one goal – bettering the hand nature’s been dealt.

Book your flu shot now, says RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging patients to get their flu vaccination earlier than usual this year, as the health...

Rolling in the deep

At just 16 years of age, Ocean Grove’s Johnte Lange is making waves behind the lens as he paddles out to capture some of...

Surf’s up, lenses out

A Torquay-based photographer has created an Instagram handle to connect the field’s amateurs and professionals in one user-friendly place.