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April 14, 2021 9:23 am
By Angus Wright-Smith
shortage of stablehands and particularly
work riders in Australian racing.
The concept of a school or academy is particularly interesting.
However, it must be clearly pointed out that such centres actually already exist.
Lisa Coffey ran a program on the Mornington Peninsula teaching equestrian riders basic trackwork skills and there is an accredited TAFE certification run north of Melbourne.
The idea of a British racing school-esqe academy is compelling, but truly misses the point.
We can train all the staff we like, but ultimately if the pay is not at least comparable to jobs outside the industry, workers simply will not stay.
VIC Premier
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the Mornington Peninsula community with the completion of a new bike trail at Arthur’s Seat and Rosebud soon to be home to a new youth hub.
Local Government and Suburban Development Minister Shaun Leane and Member for Nepean Chris Brayne today announced Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will receive $4.3 million towards the new Southern Peninsula Youth Services Hub from the Growing Suburbs Fund.
One of the largest investments in the fund’s history, the hub will be a new, modern and accessible home for a wide range of different services and programs, with a strong focus on mental health support, advice and counselling.
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