Matt & Jo Show Blog
These Bushfire Area Businesses Need Your Support! Posted by Team Matt & Jo 5 February, 2010 - 6:34 AM
(Winery In The Kinglake Ranges)
One year on from Black Saturday the communities affected by the
bushfires are re-building their lives, and the national park
is regenerating once more.
Local businesses and tourism sites have never needed your dollars more
- so why not plan a trip to this stunning region just a short drive
from Melbourne?
Here's some of the businesses that would love to see you there:
Author Chris Owen helped form the 1050 relief centre in Kinglake West, and managed the supply of relief and cooking of meals. 1050 and its volunteers cooked approx 400 meals a day for nearly 6 weeks, lifelong friendships were forged while they worked together , and a promise was made to not abandon the community. Chris wrote and self published the Kinglake Cookbook, now the people who were involved in the 1050 relief centre are all banding together to spread the word and sell as many books as possible . All profits from the sales of the book will go directly to the Kinglake and Kinglake West CFA’s.
Smash Court Tennis
My name is Michael Stott, I am 17 years old next week and started my tennis coaching business last July. I was approached by the Kinglake Ranges Tennis Club to take up the position of club coach after the fires when the club had no coach and were struggling. I would like to take this opportunity to let the community know that tennis is back and alive on the mountain and any one, any age and any standard can call me and link into social or coaching groups. My business name is Smash Court Tennis and I am based at the Kinglage Ranges Tennis Club at Kinglake West. Call 57 865621 for details.
Dawn and her partner harness any form of power on and off the mountain to provide eco and economical energy.
White Rose Cottage B&B, Chum Creek
Two beautiful four bedroom houses sleeping 10 and 12 people. Ideal for weddings, family reunions or as a base to visit local wineries, the sanctuary and the hedge maze.
The Black Saturday Run (One Year On) was the idea of three friends from Melbourne, Martin Edwards, Eric Louw and Jarrod Kanizay. Starting on Saturday the 6th February 2010 at 5am (dawn) from Federation Square in Melbourne CBD. The first day takes them 120kms to Queenscliff, 35km North East of Geelong. They endeavour to make it there in time to catch the 7pm ferry to Sorrento. Overnight, the 3 friends, and their 3 support crew will stay in Sorrento, only to continue the journey at 5am on Sunday 7th February on to Melbourne. This is the longest that the boys have ever run over a 2 day period, and is the first (known) time that any person has run around Port Philip Bay. Donate money here
Mountain Hairology
Moutain Hairology can be found at 1,
Shop 2 Glenburn Rd ,Kinglake. Call Kristy on 03 5786 1707 for an appointment
Get Fleeced Retail Outlet
Sheep related products ie ugg boots, baby blankets etc. 29 Kinglake Whittlsea Rd, Kinglake, Ph: 03 5786 1155 (Laurine)
Tree Top Tower Hire
Jason and his team can help with all your tree clearing needs. Call 03 5345 8212
Kinglake Market
Local produce sold at the market on the fourth Sunday of each month.
KRR - Community Radio
If you're heading up to the Kinglake Ranges tune into KRR radio on 94.5!
Whittlesea Country Music Festival
From Feb 12-14 the town will be packed full of live music, why not pay a visit?
Flying Tarts Bakery
Why not drop into this bakery and cafe if you're visiting the Ranges? Address: 888 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake West, VIC, 3757. Phone number: (03) 57865800
Remember Those We Lost On Black Saturday Facebook Group
Gary would love you to join this Facebook group and suggests people leave their parking lights on this Sunday in rememberance of those who died.
Kinglake Ranges News
Get all the community news from the area
Firefoxes Australia
A networking and support group encouraging all women affected by disaster to create a 'new normal' and realise their dreams.
Seeds Of Compassion Day
1 simple Act of Kindness made by you on the 1st Day of each month for 1 Year
Ponyland
Ponyland at 33 Osborne Rd, Christmas Hills, has holiday camps for school aged kids, trail rides for all ages as well as a pony club. 03 9730 1334
Aussie Drop Spring Water
Water from the Kinglake region, call 03 5786 1335
Got a business in bushfire affected areas which you'd like us to tell people about? Give us your details!
Leave your comment
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Jenni Walden says
I have been listening to your broadcast from Kinglake this morning and cannot stop the tears pouring down my face. I never contact radio stations but had to tell you this is the most heart string pulling radio I have ever heard. This is a fantastic way to help everyone cope and also remember.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 7:37 AM
Love your work -
Eddie Sabljak says
G'Day guys just like to mention our specialist retail fern nursery, which we managed to save from the fires, and have built back up, and slowly getting back to pre fire trade.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 8:19 AM
We are Fern Acres Nursery, 1052 Whittlesea-Kinglake rd, Kinglake West, 3757, opposit the Kinglake West Primary School.
Also at www.fern.com.au.
Cheers,
Eddie and Robyn Sabljak -
Bec Macek says
We loved your show this morning, my boys didn't enjoy getting up a 6am to come down to see you tho! You guys have been very respectful to the community and we thank you for that.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 9:36 AM
I would like to mention our business Outer Edge Creations. We design and build custom furniture and do general metal fabrication from our workshop in Kinglake. Please check out the gallery on our website.
Thanks again for your support
Cheers,
Bec, Craig, Zander and Phoenix Macek -
Tina Keene says
We are in the neighbouring town of Christmas Hills, we border St. Andrews and had a lot of people lose everything too. Although no loss was suffered via the fires, we would like to put in a plug for our neighbour Ponyland Equestrian. They have had a major downturn in trail rides and holiday camps which we believe is due to people not visiting the area as much anymore. Our daughter works there and we try to support the locals as much as possible. The phone number for Ponyland is 9730 1334 and is at 33 Osborne Road, Christmas Hills. Thank you!
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 9:36 AM -
Carmen Williams says
Hi I have a Beauty Therapy business in Kinglake I would be really grateful if you could put my business up on your website.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 9:36 AM
Beauty Therapy by Carmen is located at Pheasant Creek Fitness Centre 5786 5966, 33 Jorgensen Parade Kinglake West.
Treatments offered included waxing, spray tans, facials, manicures, pedicures, pamper packages and lovely organic skin care products including Carmen's own handmade lip balms. -
Melissa Robinson says
It has taken me 2 hours to compose myself after listening to your kinglake show this morning.How terrible it was those families and how brave are they discussing it live with you guys. I live in Upwey and we had our close call Feb 23rd, but it was nothing in comparrison. So many new angles are now watcing over us. God bless.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 10:47 AM -
John says
guys .... i only heard a bit of your show from kinglake . but congratulations on providing a real in sight with out the media hype , that has surrounded it , i have been in and out of kinglake a few times after the fires , as a visitor and assisting with other bits and pieces on , and what has been in the media can not even begin to describe what happened there and other places of this tragic event , you guys brought a real down to earth look at how these guys are coping and what and how it effected them . i congratulate you all once again .....
keep up the good work
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 12:51 PM -
Dr Angela Palmer says
Thankyou Fox, the show was compassionate and well presented.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 1:05 PM
I run a Chinese Medicine clinic in the main street of Kinglake and we have been busy with assisting the township's physical and emotional health.
Come on up and feel free to check out our Natural products and maybe even book a massage or treatment.
Call us on 5798 1878 -
Michelle says
Hi Guys, just letting you know another fantastic show , from Kinglake. You guys are amazing you always put yourselves where you are needed most , it was very hard listening to the show and even hearing the raw emotion in your voices. Once again our hearts go out to all that have lost, you guys do a tremendous job bringing the communities back together,well done.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 3:52 PM -
Melissa Jones says
Just wanted to say thank you for the terrific job you did in Kinglake. It's important for people to know that, whist a year has passed, people are still in trouble. My parents (Kevin and Rhonda Butler - Kilmore East) had their farm burnt out, and shortly after created an organisation called 'Blaze Aid' (www.blazeaid.com) to help rebuild fences of people affected, eventually laying enough fencing wire to circle the globe. They've worked 7 days a week since Feb 7th 09 and still have a couple of volunteers working. Like my parents, your support is invaluable to those who are still suffering. Well done.
Posted Friday 5 February, 2010 5:43 PM
