b'24 DECEMBER 16, 2022 The Great Eastern MailNo happy ending with vapesV APING is a clear andmasked by sweet additives that present danger to theare made to appeal to young health of the regionstaste buds.young people, says GippslandSome vapes contain no Lakes Complete Healthsnicotine, while others can Tehseen Zafar. contain up to 100mg. Regular Speaking at recentcigarettes contain 13mg-30mg presentations at Toorloo Armof nicotine.and St Brendans primaryVapes can also cause globs of schools, Tehseen, a GLCHmucous and scarring to build prevention and populationup in users lungs, a condition wellbeing worker, said vapingknown as popcorn lungs.among young Victorians hadThe main way to prevent surged in popularity since 2019vaping is to educate young (up from 2.8 per cent to morepeople so they do not take upTehseen works with Toorloothan 15 per cent). e-cigarettes, Tehseen said. Arm students in a group education session on vaping.Working with local studentsGLCH prevention and wellbeing worker, Tehseen Zafar, with parents LeonieSt Brendans Primary Schooland enjoyed the games andgreat balance of information to educate the schoolGartside, Bree Nation, Derena Carroll and Alyssa Warfe at Toorloo Armprincipal, Matthew Hamer,activities included in Tehseensand activities, so the students community about the dangersPrimary School recently. said he was keen to explorepresentation. stayed very engaged of vaping, Tehseen said thestrategies for prevention, whileThe session was verythroughout the session.tobacco industry continues toto children and teens whileunder 18s to buy in Victoria,Toorloo Arm Primary Schoolinformative, but also fun withFor more information on undersell the dangers of vapesdownplaying the effects ofcontain a cocktail of nicotine,staff member, Ali Mackie, saida fantastic range of activities,the health effects of vaping on (also known as e-cigarettes)nicotine addiction. formaldehyde, heavy metalsher schools students learned ashe said. young people, contact GLCHs and markets its productsVapes, which are illegal forand 250 other chemicalslot about the dangers of vaping,The presentation had ahealth promotion team.T HE Andrews LaborBoating set to heat up at Cape Conran out by local East Gippsland Government has madecontractor McInnes heading offshore inEarthmoving, with the East Gippsland easier forThe boat ramp is theassist in minimising sandon the water. Conrans a spectacular placeproject managed by Parks recreational boaters withlone coastal boat rampaccumulation and reduceThe retaining wall hasto hit the water, and theseVictoria.upgrades at the Cape Conranbetween Lakes Entrancethe frequency of requiredbeen strengthened to protectupgrades will make it easierThe ramp is one of several boat ramp, near Marlo. and Mallacoota in the statesmaintenance. At the top ofcultural heritage and preventto head offshore from thein Gippsland to be upgraded, The project includedfar east, providing offshorethe ramp, the new concreteboat and trailer damage,Gippsland coastline, Mswith improvements at Lakes building a longer and steeperfishers the chance to chaseapron will make it easier forand a hazardous area ofKilkenny said. Entrance and Seacombe single-lane ramp, extendingprized species like swordfishboaters to turn around andoffshore rock will be markedThe works have beencomplemented by more the jetty and a new concretein the deep blue and givingback trailers down the ramp. in the new year to assist withcompleted just in time forthan $570,000 in funding to apron as part of the Labordivers access to Beware ReefThe extension to thenavigation. the busy Christmas holidayupgrade Metungs Shaving Governments $47.2 millionMarine Sanctuary. existing jetty means moreMinister for Outdoorperiod, allowing families toPoint boat ramp and plans investment to improveThe constructionspace for boats to tie upRecreation Sonya Kilkennyhead out for a day on thefor all-abilities pontoons at recreational boating acrossof a longer ramp withwhether skippers are on thewas excited about thewater more easily and safely. Blue Rock Lake and Apex the state. steeper gradient willway out or back in after a daycompleted work. CapeThe work was carriedPark (Lakes Entrance).THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2022!Have safe and happy holidays!CLOSING DATES:CLOSED 26TH DECEMBER 2022 - 2ND JANUARY 2023REOPEN 3RD JANUARY 2023WWW.SWFGROUP.COM.AU BAIRNSDALE STORE: 469 PRINCES HWY, 3875P: 1800 99 1234 SALE STORE: 332 RAGLAN ST, 3850'