3046 Newsletter April 2017

1. 3046April 2017Glenroy, Hadfield and Oak Park
After years of local advocacy Glenroy Level crossing is finally
being removed. Early works on the removal of the danger-
ous and congested level crossing on Glenroy Road are now
underway.
Geotechnical investigations were completed in August last
year, to better understand ground conditions around the
busy level crossing, which is used by 19,000 vehicles every
week day.
As part of geotechnical investigations, 11 boreholes around
100mm in diameter (around the size of a CD) will be drilled
up to 25 metres into the ground along the rail line near
Glenroy Station.
These investigations will provide valuable information
about the soil, rock and groundwater at the site, which will
inform the design of the level crossing removal and how it
will be constructed.
The removal of the Glenroy Road level crossing is part of
the North-Western Package, which also includes the
removal of level crossings at Bell Street in Coburg, Buckley
Street in Essendon, Moreland Road in Brunswick, and Camp
Road in Campbellfield.
The removal of these level crossings will be completed by
an alliance which will include the Level Crossing Removal
Authority. A joint venture of John Holland and KBR, and a
Twenty minute waits at the Glenroy Road railway crossing will be a thing of the past
GLENROY FESTIVAL — Sunday 30th April 12pm to 4pm
Celebrate the community of Glenroy with an afternoon of music and dance, activities for the kids and food stalls. There will also
be the Melbourne premiere of Ten Minute Dance Parties, an accessible artwork that collaborates with local young people to
provide audiences with the best 10 minutes of their lives!
Stage programming features All Day Fritz, a funky, raucous dance band for ages 0 to 100, country soul band Small Town Romance,
Bollywood dancing and African drumming, alongside performances from local schools.
Come along and enjoy yourself! Sunday 30 April, 12 – 4 pm; Bridget Shortell Reserve, Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy.
joint venture of CPB Contractors and Aurecon Australasia, have
been short-listed for the North West Program Alliance.
The two consortiums have been invited to submit tenders to
remove level crossings on the Craigieburn and Upfield lines.
The selected construction partner will first remove the Camp
Road level crossing and will then have the opportunity to
remove the level crossings at Buckley Street in Essendon,
Glenroy Road in Glenroy, Bell Street in Coburg, and Moreland
Road in Brunswick. The construction partner will be announced
in mid – 2017, after the tender process is completed.
To keep track of the project's progress or to sign up to receive
email updates go to your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
This newsletter is published by Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre—5 Cromwell Street, Glenroy — 9304 3910

2. Our local cricket club—PVUCC
Glenroy is definitely a place for fun and games - especially if
the activity is based around the wonderful game of cricket.
Cook Reserve in Glenroy is home to Pascoe Vale United
Cricket Club (PVUCC). It's a place where boys, girls and sen-
ior players come together in a friendly and fun environment
to participate in a range of games. The Milo in2CRICKET
program has children from the ages of 5-9 participating and
developing their skills - there's a lot of fun and enjoyment
throughout every session and the children always have
smiles on their faces.
PVUCC offers a cricket pathway where cricket fans can grow
from a young age all the way into the senior competitions.
This year, the club had an all girls team too!! Not only did
they improve an enormous amount, but they are already
keen to go again next season. Our cricket season starts
again around September 2017 and all ages and abilities are
welcome to join. If you would like to find out more, just
speak to Nathan Higgs (Junior Development Coordinator) on
0401 672 301 or email nathansporting@optusnet.com.au
Mariella
Mariella Tueira has crammed a whole lot into her life already,
and has really made things happen in her community. While
she comes across as calm and down to earth, when you talk to
her you get cannot miss her sense of urgency. ‘You’re only
here for a short time on this earth,’ she says. ‘You’ve got to
make a difference while you’re here.’ She’s only in her thirties
but had a major health scare a little while back. This meant she
decided she needed to commit to getting things done. She
certainly has!
Mariella is the driving force behind the Itiki Sporting
Association. ‘Itiki’ is a Maori word meaning ‘embrace’. Based
in the ATC Cook Reserve, sharing premises with the Tennis
Club, Itiki runs netball, volleyball and dodgeball games on
weekday afternoon. As Mariella says, ‘There’s strength in
sports’. She knows sport is a way of keeping young people out
of harm’s way and preventing crime. Itiki welcomes all comers
and gives additional support to those who are in
situations of financial hardship or family breakdown.
As well as a vibrant sporting program, Itiki runs a homework
club and offers programs to help young people get work ready.
They are currently building and planting an edible garden.
Mariella still finds time to run a food bank and personally
delivers to many local families.
Mariella has received a number of awards for her service to
the community.
About ATC Cook Reserve
For those who are new to the Glenroy, ATC Cook Reserve is a
large grassy park bordering Daley Street, Glenroy. There are
barbecue facilities and picnic tables, children’s playground
equipment, and a basketball half court. Outdoor gym equip-
ment is located along a circuit walking pathway. It’s a great
place for a picnic, to exercise: a place for fun and games. There
are also a number of clubs which all welcome new members:
Cricket Club
Glenroy Tennis Club 9306 5180 . Courts available for hire.
Glenroy Bowls Club http://glenroy.vic.bowls.net.au/ or
9306 5180. The Bowls club has a licensed clubroom and three
grass greens. They also have a Darts section.
Local People, Groups and Activities
Wheatsheaf Hub
In 2012 Council purchased the former Glenroy Primary
School in Wheatsheaf Road. Some ideas currently being
considered for site include a state of the art new library for
Glenroy as well as other community facilities such as early
years’ services, open space, free Wi-Fi, science and education
facilities, arts hub, café, community gardens and meeting
rooms. What would you like to see there?
Occasional Childcare
at Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Did you know that Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre
provides Occasional childcare for children 6 weeks to school
aged in a friendly small group environment? Places are limited
but there is currently availabilities.
Phone 93043910 to enquire.

3. Hi, I’m Suzelle Allet – Manager for the Glenroy
Neighbourhood Learning Centre. I have been in Glenroy since
August 2016 – but it feels like I have been here for a lot longer –
and loving it.
I have been in the education sector for the past 27 years – first
as a teacher and then much later as a Head of Department/
Manager at Holmesglen TAFE based out at Chadstone.
I absolutely love working at Glenroy – both the staff and
students have been fantastic. I really find it amazing that
everyone is sincere and interested in helping the community.
The students are very enthusiastic learners. They will often
bring lovely and delicious food to the Centre. My main
challenge is that I see many opportunities at Glenroy but
because of the workload I worry that I might not get around to
exploring those opportunities therefore it would be great to
have a few more volunteers.
I look forward to welcoming you at our Centre.
Suzelle Allet, Manager
Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre 9304 3910
manager@glenlink.vic.edu.au www.glenroynlc.org.au
Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre
The Centre offers information technology courses for
beginners to advanced users.
Essentials Thursday 9.00am to 12.00pm
This is a basic computer course for beginners. Topics range
from understanding your computer to file management.
Technology for Employment Thursday 12.30pm - 3.30pm
This program is ideal for those who already have a basic under-
standing of computers. This program will focus on using digital
technology to help you find employment.
Online Communication Friday 9.00am - 12.00pm
This program is for participants who want to learn how to use
all the Social/ professional social networking websites to help
them with employment opportunities, such as Facebook,
LinkdedIn, Skype etc.
Google Apps Friday 12.30pm - 3.30pm
This program is ideal for those who already have a basic
understanding of computers. The focus will be to increase your
knowledge and skills on Google Applications
EAL Programs
English as an Additional Language Frameworks suits learners
who migrated some years ago and want to improve their
English
Course in EAL—22259VIC
Certificate I in EAL (Access) - 22250VIC
Certificate II in EAL Employment—22252VIC
Certificate II in EAL (Access) - 22251VIC
Conversational English Class Wednesday 12.30pm-3.30pm
Learners develop basic literacy skills that can provide a
pathway to higher qualifications or be used in the employment
environment.
Murray
Murray came to Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre a shy,
timid teenager. He arrived with his father, they had had trou-
ble finding Murray a school. Murray is on the autism spectrum.
After a 40 minute interview wherein I did most of the talking
Murray just sat and looked to the ground. I wondered if he’d
survive in my youth class.
Murray not only survived but also thrived in GNLC’s welcoming
and caring environment. He successfully completed his
Foundation and Intermediate Level Certificates. He grew as a
person and blossomed into a confident young adult over a
period of two years. He contributed to classroom discussion,
always put in 100% and was loved by all within and outside of
the classroom.
One year Murray completed his work experience at Glenroy
library and found that he enjoyed it thoroughly. Having
completed all certificates that were available at GNLC, Murray
enrolled in the CAE’s Senior VCAL program. He completed his
Senior High School Certificate and enrolled in a Librarian course
at the Victorian University of Technology.
A decade later Murray now works 33 hours a week at the CAE’s
library in the heart of the city. He saves his money, helps his
parents out and travels on Victoria’s trains profusely as he is an
avid train enthusiast. Last week I went to the air show with him.
He had purchased expensive gold tickets for the both of us!
I couldn’t help but be proud.
Sitki, VCAL Coordinator and teacher
Glenroy Residents Group
Meets monthly at the centre. For details please contact Kathleen on 0428 573 785 or email kmatthewsward@gmail.com

4. Mo Hope hasn’t forgotten her roots and is helping Glenroy get
a new women’s team off the ground.
“Local footy is really important, especially Glenroy Football Club
being the main supplier of sports for the community,” she says.
With support from Moreland City Council, the Glenroy Football
Club is fielding a women’s footy team this year. Mo is all for it.
As she says, “It doesn’t matter who you are, what skill level you
are, what fitness level you are, it’s a good environment to be in.
It’s fun, you meet new mates - this is where you want to be so
come down and have a kick.”
In May this year, Mo is launching her autobiography. We look
forward to reading more of her story.
Sources: MoanaHopesaysit’sstillsurrealgoingtoworkeverydayatCollingwood;Herald Sun;
March 10, 2017;
http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-07-27/welcome-to-collingwood-
moana-hope
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/swoop/collingwood-womens-afl-
captain-moana-hope-amazed-at-where-she-is-today
http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-and-publications/news/
tackling-female-participation/
Local People — Going Places!
Mo Hope
Glenroy is home to one of the most remarkable young
women of her generation: Moana (Mo) Hope. She is one of
the stars of women’s football. Mo is currently the Captain of
Collingwood’s Women’s AFL team and was one of
Collingwood’s first marquee players. She is now in elite com-
pany as a Nike athlete. Glenroy can well be proud of such a
fine athlete.
Mo learnt her first footy skill playing with her Dad, kicking
footballs around the oval in Glenroy as she grew up. She was
only 7 years old when she began to play competitively,
playing with boys in Glenroy. She quickly progressed to play-
ing senior women’s football with Hadfield when she was just
13 years old.
The Victorian Women’s Football League (VWFL) statistics for
Mo are impressive. She captained the state side at under 19
level and has represented Australia internationally. She
played with the Bulldogs in 2014 and 2015, and later with
St Kilda Sharks. All up, she has played more than 200 games
in the VWFL. She has been recipient of many goal kicking
awards. In 2016 she kicked 100 goals, the first woman in the
VWFL to do so.
Mo feels she has achieved ‘something amazing’ for her
family. She grew up in Glenroy, one of 14 children. She says
‘… the reason why I got into football was because of my dad
and my brothers. I used to watch all their games from the age
of three – it was community football so it was the best type of
football.”
Mo went to Corpus Christi Primary School. When she was
just 10 years old, her father was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Her mother, Rosemary, had to go out to work to support the
family, so Mo dropped out of primary school to ‘hang out’
with her father and look after him. He died when Mo was 14.
Mo later went to the Koorie Open Door School or KODE
school for a period of time. But it was playing football that
remained a constant, because it was through footy that she
could keep the sense of connection with her father.
Family is important to Mo. Her mother was the first to know
when Josh Vanderloo from the AFL rang to tell her she had
been chosen as a marquee player for Collingwood. We know
that as well as the gruelling training regime which she must
adhere to every night, she is also full time carer for one of
her sisters, Lavinia, who has a rare neurological disorder.
On top of all this, Mo holds down a daytime job as Traffic
operations manager. Life could be exhausting, but for her
passion and drive. As she says, “You sort of want to press
pause and slo-mo it, have a coffee, absorb it and then go
again.”
3046 Editorial Team
Jude Newcombe, Kathleen Matthews-Ward, Suzelle Allet,
Mariella Teuira, Susan McGregor
Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre 93043910
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