Posters paint picture of climate issue CHILDREN’S artwork shining a light on climate change and the importance of environmental sustainability will be showcased at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale this month. The exhibition is curated by the Kingston For Human Rights group. The group is volunteer run and aims to raise awareness about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The group holds an annual children’s poster competition for local schools, with the theme this year “Help Clean
Up the Planet”. The theme was chosen as it aligns with article three of the Declaration of Human Rights, “everyone has the right to life”. The posters went up on display at the theatre at the end of last month, and will be shown until 26 October. On 23 October, guest speaker Tracie Armstrong will attend the exhibition to host a talk. Ms Armstrong is director of Cities Power Partnership, a group which unites councils and advocates for them to work on solutions
to climate change. She will speak from 7.30pm. Shirley Burke Theatre is at 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Entry to the exhibition is free.
A PAINTING of fishes on display at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale as part of the Help Clean Up the Planet exhibition. Picture: Supplied
Workshops hope to stop family violence A PROJECT designed to help prevent family violence in Kingston will host a workshop next week. The Courage to Change project was set up in response to the approximately 1500 incidents of family violence in Kingston reported to police each year. The project involves partnering leaders in the field from Westall, Clayton South, and Clarinda to discuss ways to make an impact. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “council is committed to creating safe and respectful communities where family violence and gender inequality is not tolerated.” “It’s believed that most cases of family violence go unreported, so it’s likely that this kind of abuse is a lot more widespread in our community than we think,” she said. “Preventing family violence is everyone’s responsibility and we are proud to partner with key community leaders to make a positive difference in our neighbourhoods.” The second round of workshops as part of the project started on 23 September, with the final session to be held on 14 October. “Participants in the workshops discuss ways gender inequality contributes to harmful attitudes, behaviours and beliefs, and how safely challenging these can reduce the prevalence of family violence,” Cr Oxley said. “The project is part of Kingston’s prevention of family violence action Plan 2019-2021, and is supported by the Victorian government’s free from violence local government grant.”
MP quashes resignation speculation ISAACS MP Mark Dreyfus has poured cold water on reports that he is thinking of resigning before the next federal election. In response to a report that he was considering calling time, Mr Dreyfus tweeted “despite reheating of baseless rumours this morning, as I said in August I’ll be staying and fighting the next election.” Mr Dreyfus has been member for Isaacs since the 2007 election. The shadow attorney general comfortably retained his seat at the last election, with a 3.45 per cent swing towards him recorded despite the Labor Party’s failure to win government. LABOR MP Mark Dreyfus. Picture: Supplied
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EDITHVALE, CHELSEA, BONBEACH
Community drop-in sessions Learn more about your local level crossing removals and the three new modern stations at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach. Come along to a drop-in session where you’ll be able to speak to the project team and provide your feedback on various aspects of the designs. Your feedback will help refine the station designs, such as landscaping, materials, finishes and public art opportunities.
The Bays Hospital, Mornington Free maternity information session
Event Details When Saturday 12 October 2019 10am to 12 noon Monday 14 October 2019 6pm to 8pm
Where Chelsea Activity Hub, 5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea
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Sunday 27 October 2019 12-2pm
For more information and to register Visit: www.thebays.com.au Phone: 03 5976 5262 Cost: Free of charge - bookings essential The Bays Hospital Vale Street, Mornington VIC 3931
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