The future of the Oakleigh Public Golf Course hangs in the balance thanks to Monash City Council’s proposal to permanently shut the space.

This idyllic open space in the city of Monash provides players with an affordable, accessible environment to socialise and exercise. War veterans, all abilities players, families and older players, including the largest women player’s group in Monash, enthusiastically and regularly use Oakleigh.

Four coaches with disabilities are employed by NDIS provider Reach & Belong as Golf Australia community accredited coaches. If Oakleigh shuts down they will lose their jobs.

Shutting down the Golf Course means shutting down access to sport.

Shutting down means shutting out those in our society who need our support the most.

Few will gain from this project, but many stand to lose everything.