Boat ramps on the Mornington Peninsula are closed until further notice
All boat ramps, piers, jetties & marine infrastructure is closed to recreational boating & fishing until further notice to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. This includes private member-based facilities.
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Community Halls changes to operations
Community Halls are closed for all bookings/ programs other than those listed as essential services
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Animal Shelter changes to operations
Our Animal Shelter remains open. To ensure the safety of our staff & customers we have implemented the following measures:
• Customers are requested to enter the building one at a time.
• If you are interested in adopting animals please view pets online before coming to the Shelter, to reduce in-person contact.
• Our cat trapping program has been discontinued until further notice.
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Beaches on the Mornington Peninsula are closed until further notice
All beaches are closed until further notice to stop the spread of Coronavirus & restrict gatherings. People are able to access Mornington Peninsula Shire managed beaches:
• As a thoroughfare
• For exercise – eg walking, running, swimming, surfing
• For dog walking (on beaches that allow this activity)
Social distancing and mass gathering rules still apply.
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Meet the Mayor and CEO
All ‘Meet the Mayor and CEO’ meetings have been postponed until further notice. Future meetings will be scheduled once it is appropriate to do so.
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Aged and Disability Service changes
We continue to provide essential in-home services including Meals on Wheels, Personal Care, Respite Care, escorted & unescorted shopping. Delivery of non-essential services are modified, including changes to Domestic Assistance, Home Maintenance, Regional Assessment Service & Community Transport. Senior Citizens Clubs and groups are cancelled until further notice.
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Volunteering during Coronavirus
Volunteers will play an important role for relief and recovery. If you are keen to help, click the link below.
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Kindergarten Central Registration information
Kindergarten Central Registrations for 2021 are still running as per usual. On-time registration period will close Sunday 28 June 2020 at 11.59pm. Late registrations will be accepted from 9am on Monday 29 June 2020. Please contact your Kindergarten directly for operational queries.
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The Briars changes to facilities and activities
The Briars and its facilities are closed. The Wildlife Sanctuary, Shire Nursery, Eco Living Display Centre, Briars Outdoor Education Camp, Visitor Centre, Astronomical Society and Josephine's Restaurant are closed to visitors. All school excursions are currently ceased. The Shire Nursery team are still offering their ‘order and pick up’ service.
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Changes to immunisation services
Our Immunisation health services are continuing to run on a booked appointment basis. Please contact 5950 1099 to make a booking for your Child. We are also asking clients to contact us to reschedule their appointments if they have recently returned from overseas, if they or their child are unwell or if they have come in contact with anyone who has, or is suspected to have, Coronavirus (COVID19).
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Youth Services changes to operations
Youth Services programs, activities and centres not running until further notice, including the April School Holiday Program. Youth Workers are still accessible for enquiries on mpys@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 1300 850 600
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Waste Services Changes to Operations
Resource Recovery Centres are still operating, however they are closed from 12-12.30pm for staff gatehouse handovers.
On demand hard rubbish collection: Residents can still book an at-call hard waste collection service using their vouchers. Under stage three restrictions there are only four reasons to leave your home: food and supplies, medical care or caregiving, exercise, and work or education.
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Important information regarding kerbside bin collections
• Bin collections are continuing as normal currently.
• Your bins may be collected a little earlier in the day
• Keep your bins free of obstructions, including parked cars as our drivers won't be moving them.
• Don’t leave bins in front of each other (Multi Unit Developments).
• Bins to be placed out the night before the scheduled collection.
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Customer Service Centres Closed
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community our Customer Service Centres in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 24th March. Our Customer Service team can still assist you through the website, live chat, email and phone.
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Maternal Child Health Centres - Changes to Services
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services are adopting alternative modes of service delivery including telephone or electronic consultations but will continue to provide services to families. Please contact 5950 1099 to book a telephone MCH appointment with your nurse. Group sessions & breastfeeding drop-ins remain postponed until further notice.
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