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Broadmeadows
Victoria 3047

Tel: (03) 9309 7448
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...an inclusive, responsive service supporting people to explore and contribute to their community.
Flemington Racecourse
Sailability North - sailing for people of all abilities


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We are excited to have recommenced our Sailing program with the Volunteers of Sailability North at Jack Roper reserve every Thursday.

Over the last 12 weeks, a number of people of all abilities from BDS have enjoyed the opportunity to sail and 3 people are now training to become Sailability North volunteers.



Some of the duties and responsibilities that people are training for include:

•    organization and rigging of the sailing boats
 
•    loading of the boats on to the tractor for transporting to the jetty
 
•    launching the boats into the water ready to sail
 
•    tying up of the boats for docking
 
•    assisting other community members prepare for sailing
 
•    making sure that all people who are participating in sailing are wearing a life jackets
 
•    following all rules around water safety for everyone



For the last 3 weeks a group of young teenagers from Hume Valley Special School have been attending the program also which makes for a busy day for all. People from our intensive support program and others from programs which are based at BDS come down on a regular basis also.

The program is proving to be a great success with approximately 30 members from BDS all expressing an interest to come down to Jack Roper and have a sail.

After all the hard work for the day is done, all of the volunteers enjoy lunch together, have a coffee and reflect on the days sailing.

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 Our First Crop


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Our 1st Crop



After sowing the seeds for our first crop in early April, the first crop was harvested on July 19th ably assisted by Mark and Darren. The harvest netted a total of 16 bunches of parsley @ 200gm per bunch; making a whopping 3kg+ of parsley.

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We are hoping the next harvest will be ready in 6-8 weeks and as each plant matures, the next harvest could well be double that of the first!

Here’s hoping!!



We give a big thank you to Glen and Monique from Larderfresh for their kindness and willingness to purchase our produce.



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