New swing thing

CHILDREN in wheelchairs now have better access to play equipment, with a special swing installed at a Dandenong park last month.
A Liberty Wheelchair Swing was officially opened at Hemmings Park in Dandenong on 20 October.
The swing cost $25,000, which was funded by Variety the Children’s Charity and half by the Department of Human Services.
Greater Dandenong Red Gum Ward councillor Angela Long said the Liberty Swing was a welcome addition to Hemmings Park.
“Greater Dandenong is blessed with fantastic public open spaces and we encourage the whole community to make use of them,” she said.
“The Liberty Swing will ensure all members of our community, whether able-bodied or not, will be able to enjoy one of Dandenong’s most popular parks.”