Save the Olinda Pool
Tonight I was reminded of what a wonderful community I belong to - Olinda in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges.

Last summer our local Yarra Ranges shire council closed our community pool, taking this quintessential Australian icon and summer meeting place away from our families and kids. Our location in the hills makes us somewhat isolated, with few community facilities for our youngsters. Like pools everywhere, ours has long been that place of communal refuge from the heat, healthy outdoor playground and social summer hub that is so important to the maintenance of healthy lifestyles and healthy communities.


Tonight's gathering attracted strong community representation as well as support and interest from various political and media representatives. Thank you for your support.

Come on, Yarra Ranges council - you have a responsibility to represent our hills community as well.