MORNINGTON Community Support Centre has reopened its doors on Main Street, Mornington after nearly eight months being closed due to flood damage.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has coordinated repair works since the flooding to ensure the centre can return to providing support and services to the community (“Repairs, clean-up after deluge” The News 21/11/22).
The centre provides material aid and support services to people experiencing personal and financial difficulties in Mornington, Moorooduc, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha.
“I’m so proud of our team for their resilience and determination over the past eight months,” the centre’s CEO Ben Smith said.
“Without missing a beat, we have continued to offer service to the community throughout a challenging time, knowing there are others in need. We are very excited to be returning home to celebrate our 40th year of providing support to this community.”
The mayor Cr Steve Holland said the centre’s “ethos and work … demonstrates an unfaltering commitment to bettering the Mornington Peninsula”.
Mornington Community Support Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington, 9.30am-4pm weekdays: smcsc.au or call 5975 1644.
First published in the Mornington News – 18th July 2023
