THIS year’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayoral Charity Golf Day has raised $68,059 to support local people experiencing homelessness.
Held at Peppers Moonah Links on 26 October, the event brought together 108 golfers and around 50 guests for lunch, with local businesses, community members and sponsors uniting behind a shared goal of supporting vulnerable residents across the peninsula.
Funds were raised through player registrations, sponsorships and a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the important work of the peninsula’s community support centres.
Mayor Cr Stephen Batty thanked everyone involved in making the day a success.
“I am incredibly proud of what our community has achieved through this event. The response from local businesses, sponsors, golfers and residents was overwhelming, and together we have raised over $68,000 to help people doing it tough across our peninsula,” said Batty.
“These funds will support the dedicated local organisations that work every day to assist people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Their work has a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community.”
The mayor also acknowledged the contribution of the many peninsula businesses that supported the day through sponsorship, participation and auction donations.
“I would like to sincerely thank Bendigo Bank Mt Eliza, our sponsors, donors and everyone who participated on the day. Their generosity demonstrates the strong community spirit that exists across the Mornington Peninsula,” said Batty.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Chief Executive Officer Mark Stoermer also recognised the contribution of the peninsula’s long-standing local businesses, many of which have supported the community for decades.
“It was wonderful to see so many established local businesses come together for such an important cause. Their continued commitment to the peninsula demonstrates the strength of our business community and the positive contribution it makes to local people and organisations,” said Stoermer.
Funds raised through the event will support: Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre, Mornington Community Support Centre and Western Port Community Support Centre.
First published in the Mornington News – 10 November 2026
