Day: February 22, 2017

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year old girl Myrah Fitzgerald. Myrah was last seen on 25 January in the Mornington area. Police have concerns for her due to her age and the length of time that she has been missing. Myrah is perceived to be Caucasian, has a slim build, shoulder length black hair and is approximately 150cm tall. She is known to frequent Dandenong, Frankston, Caulfield and the surrounding areas. It is believed Myrah might be with her mother Kathleen Fitzgerald. Police have released an image of Myrah in the hope that someone may…

STANDING by helplessly watching a child suffer from a sudden injury, or perhaps even die, is a nightmare scenario for parents. From babies being left in hot cars, to house-hold furniture toppling over, or toddlers scaling pool fences and falling into swimming pools … parents are beset by myriad health and safety concerns with most not having the skills or knowledge to help. To combat this, parents and caregivers are being urged to learn paediatric first aid training at a free course being held at Mt Martha on Saturday 25 February and continuing monthly. This is the first of many…