Community Update October 2019

OCT–NOV 2019

COMMUNITY UPDATE

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CHRISTMAS UP CLOSE GEELONG’S ICONIC FLOATING CHRISTMAS TREE WILL ONCE AGAIN LIGHT UP OUR CITY ON 8 NOVEMBER TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF THE FESTIVE SEASON.

There’s no question that our city is home to one of the most festive of Christmas celebrations, and this year’s opening event again promises to be a truly special night.

This year the tree will be closer to the shore, allowing for the new Geelong to Docklands ferry to berth safely nearby.

Meaning spectators can enjoy a better view of the tree in all its twinkling and star embellished glory.

Entertainment will begin at 7.00pm and will include both roving and on-stage performances. Families can expect to hear from family favourite the Mik Maks, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Andy Pobjoy and Friends, Medimime, and 2019 Geelong’s Best Busker winners Garry Jones and Star Lawson.

It has become tradition for one lucky child to flick the switch on the floating

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Christmas tree and this year will be no different. One child – selected at random – will light the tree to officially launch the City’s Christmas celebrations.

The entertainment continues at City Hall with the launch of the Christmas projections at 9.00pm. This year we’re excited to welcome back local artist Matt Bonner who will be creating a show reel celebrating Christmas through the decades.

The City and Central Geelong Marketing thank the GeelongPort for their support and involvement, and also local companies Hanlon Industries, Total Events and Elstone Diving Services.

A destination that attracts local and international visitors

IN THIS EDITION 3 PARKING CHANGES

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WANT TO FLICK THE SWITCH?

6 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Would you like to flick the switch on Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree?

Children aged 12 years and under can register now to go in the draw Register at www.geelongaustralia. com.au/christmas

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CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 P: 5272 5272 E: contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au www.geelongaustralia.com.au CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE 100 Brougham Street, Geelong

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COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday 8 October 2019, 7.00pm Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Tuesday 12 November 2019, 7.00pm Cloverdale Community Centre, Corio An informal meet and greet with councillors and the community commences at 6.30pm with the council meeting starting at 7.00pm.

COUNCIL MEETINGS – LIVE STREAMED, CITY HALL Tuesday 15 October 2019, 7.00pm Special council meeting to elect the Mayor.

Tuesday 29 October 2019, 7.00pm Tuesday 26 November 2019, 7.00pm Tuesday 10 December 2019, 7.00pm Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ meetings for live streaming and a list of upcoming meetings. Meetings are open to the public.

MAYOR'S MESSAGE October in Geelong is in many ways a month of transition.

From the wet and cold of winter to the colour and sunshine of spring, from nights inside by the fire to BBQs and outdoor activities with friends, and from Kardinia Park to the racetrack, with a summer of cricket not far away.

The Geelong Cup on 23 October will bring a big crowd and a top field desperate to win a place in the Melbourne Cup. From there we’ll move into Christmas celebrations, with the lighting of our famous floating tree on 8 November, and a range of other activities running right through the festive season.

And summer will be huge as always, with the Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race highlighting a very busy and exciting couple of months.

We’ll also be hosting Big Bash cricket and A-League soccer, as well as Australian Baseball League matches through the return of our Geelong-Korea team for a second season.

Council will discuss the Annual Report 2018–19 at its next ordinary meeting.

PORTFOLIOS

Time: 7.00pm Where: 30 Gheringhap Street, Geelong

CR ANTHONY AITKEN Windermere Ward 0434 307 044 aaitken@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS Social and Infrastructure Planning (C)

CR STEPHANIE ASHER Bellarine Ward 0413 369 719 sasher@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Strategy and Communications (C)

Sustainable Development (DC)

Community Health and Safety (C) Leadership and Governance (DC)

CR SARAH MANSFIELD Brownbill Ward 0436 343 642 smansfield@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

Veterans’ Affairs (C)

CR KYLIE GRZYBEK Windermere Ward 0434 307 043 kgrzybek@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

Planning (C)

CR EDDY KONTELJ Brownbill Ward 0455 532 006 ekontelj@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Transportation and Connections (C)

Download a copy at www.geelongaustralia.com.au or view it at one of our customer service centres.

PORTFOLIOS Disability, Access, Inclusion and Volunteering (C)

An Inclusive and Diverse Community (DC)

CR JIM MASON AM Bellarine Ward 0434 307 048 jmason@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

An Inclusive and Diverse Community (C)

Environment and Sustainability (C)

Arts, Culture and Heritage (C)

Community Health and Safety (DC)

Sustainable Development (C)

Environment and Sustainability (DC) Planning (DC)

CR PAT MURNANE Kardinia Ward 0434 307 033 pmurnane@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

Tourism and Events (DC)

Cr Bruce Harwood Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

The report gives an overview of our major achievements during the 2018–19 financial year, as well as a summary of how we’re performing against our council plan, annual budget and the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework.

When: Tuesday 29 October 2019

CR PETER MURRIHY Deputy Mayor Brownbill Ward 0434 307 045 pmurrihy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Social and Infrastructure Planning (C)

With Geelong’s population growth, it’s critical that we explore innovative solutions to protect our beautiful natural features and set our region up for a sustainable and liveable future.

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PORTFOLIOS Strategy and Communications (DC) Disability, Access, Inclusion and Volunteering (DC)

Sustainability is a key plank in our 30-year clever and creative vision, meaning environmental considerations will continue to be prominently considered in all of our decisions.

An event for young people to look out for is the Geelong Youth Summit on 31 October.

CR BRUCE HARWOOD Mayor Kardinia Ward 0434 307 042 bharwood@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

It’s worth noting that the City of Greater Geelong council has acted strongly on environmental issues dating back at least 12 years with the establishment of Future Proofing Geelong, Sustainable Design Goals and many other initiatives.

At grassroots level, this summer sees the introduction of a local senior women’s cricket league for the first time.

Further evidence of the fantastic growth in women’s sport participation in recent years.

PORTFOLIOS – Chair (C) Deputy Chair (DC)

Economic Development (C) Leadership and Governance (C) Finance (DC)

One of those is the environment and climate change – a movement that is increasingly being led by younger members of our community.

At around this time every year, Geelong’s major events calendar starts to ramp up.

YOUR COUNCILLORS Here are the City of Greater Geelong’s 11 councillors and their portfolios. Councillors can assist you with any queries in these areas.

It’s being organised by our youth council, and will give young people a chance to discuss the issues they’re concerned about.

Finance (C)

CR RON NELSON Kardinia Ward 0429 531 875 rnelson@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

Arts, Culture and Heritage (DC)

Tourism and Events (C)

CR TRENT SULLIVAN Bellarine Ward 0434 307 050 tsullivan@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS

Transportation and Connections (DC)

Economic Development (DC)

Veterans’ Affairs (DC)

This publication is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to improve our communication and engagement with our residents. We make every effort to ensure the information included is accurate at the time of publishing, but it may be subject to change. If you have any ideas to improve Community Update please email: communityupdate@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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NEWS

NEW POPULATION FORECAST DATA NOW AVAILABLE

CITY ACHIEVEMENTS HIGHLY-SUCCESSFUL STREETFACE The City’s highly-successful ‘STREETFACE – Having A Say’ exhibition was a finalist in the Victorian Disability Awards in August and received a ‘Highly Commended’ award in the ‘Excellence in creating inclusive communities’ category.

‘STREETFACE - Having A Say’ has given the region’s young people with a disability a chance to share their experiences and opinions with a large section of the community, at a time when they are not well-represented in mainstream media.

AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE SEE THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN OUR REGION, THE POPULATION OF GREATER GEELONG IS SET TO BOOM. Overall, it’s predicted that our current population of around 250,000 people will grow to more than 390,000 in the next two decades.

We are well placed to cater for this growth right across the municipality, and look forward to the economic and social benefits it will bring.

You can read all about our population forecasts online at www.forecast.id.com.au/geelong.

Information about the Geelong community is also available via our community profile and community atlas websites: www.profile. id.com.au/geelong and www.atlas.id.com.au/ geelong.

Central Geelong in particular is poised for significant growth, with approximately 2,500 new residents set to move in over the coming

years, according to current planning approvals and applications.

This would more than double our current city population of around 1,600 people.

All levels of government are investing in infrastructure, such as the Malop Street Green Spine, to meet the needs of this growing population.

Funded through the Revitalising Central Geelong partnership, the Green Spine will be a linear park linking Johnstone Park to Eastern Gardens. It is designed encourage active transport as well as increase community health and wellbeing.

Read more about the Green Spine at www.revitalisingcentralgeelong.vic.gov.au

‘Having A Say’, featured nine young people who have a lived experience of disability.

RISE PROGRAM RECOGNISED The Regional Industry Sector Employment program (RISE) was recognised for its contribution to youth employment and skills development as a 2019 Victorian Training Awards finalist in August.

RISE is a construction industry skills program led by the City of Greater Geelong, alongside additional partners, that provides work preparation, skills training and mentoring, connecting participants with employers to supply apprentices for the construction industry. Participants graduate with a Certificate II in Construction Pathways from The Gordon and a construction industry White Card.

GREATER GEELONG’S POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO

INCREASE BY 140,000 BY 2039

CAR PARKING PLAN

RISE participants on a site visit with program partner Hamlan Homes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY DO I NEED TO PROVIDE MY VEHICLE REGISTRATION TO PAY FOR PARKING?

The recording of number plates helps us create a more efficient and accessible parking program.

The City will offer each vehicle one daily chance to use the free 30-minute period during the trial.

Traditional manual monitoring of car

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movements is unable to oversee this activity.

The ticketless system will also reduce the environmental impact of paper waste.

WHY DO YOU NEED THE REGISTRATION NUMBER WHILE WE ARE STILL USING TICKETS?

From 1 July to 1 December, the City is collecting baseline, non-identifiable data about length of stays, traffic movement, turnover rates and congestion.

This data will help measure the effectiveness of the free parking trial

and gauge the impact it has.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR ME?

The move to a ticketless system provides multiple benefits for motorists, such as: •

not having to return to your car to display a ticket or to extend your stay;

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Topping up your parking remotely via an app;

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Easily shifting your vehicle to another parking bay within the same zone.

1 JULY:

The first stage of pay-by-plate parking is introduced.

1 DECEMBER:

Paper tickets will no longer be issued as pay-by-plate parking is fully implemented.

The trial of 30-minute free parking in 2P zones in central Geelong begins.

The City offers a Park and Ride Service for commuters from Eastern Beach to the CBD for as little as $3 a day.

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WORKS

CHILDREN’S CENTRE NEARS COMPLETION THE NEW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE AT PURNELL ROAD, CORIO IS IN ITS FINAL STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION. Funded via a major investment of $11.7 million from the City and $1.6 million from the State Government, the new Centre will be complete in late October ready for first term 2020.

Services offered will include kindergarten, long day care, a toy library, specialist family support and maternal and child health services making it easier for families to access all the services they need under the one roof. There will also be a direct link to the Northern Bay – College Wexford campus creating a pathway from birth all the way to the end of year eight.

This development is an innovative partnership between the City, Northern Bay College – Wexford Court Campus and the Our Places initiative.

In November 2017, the Colman Foundation signed a landmark partnership agreement with the Victorian Department of Education to establish 10 Our Place sites across Victoria – the Wexford Campus-Purnell Road Child and Family Centre has been selected as one of those sites.

The Colman Foundation has pledged funding to support the 10 Our Place sites for 10 years improving educational outcomes for the children and families of these local communities.

To read more about Our Place, visit www.ourplace.org.au or to read more on the City’s child and family services, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/family

UNSEALED ROADS We’re introducing Livers Gravel to our unsealed road network.

Unsealed roads are made up of a mix of gravel, sand, silt and clay. The gravel and sands provides skid resistance and load capacity to the road. Clay provides the glue to hold the road together and silts are worn down gravel, sand and clay. A balance of gravel, sand, silt and clay are essential to produce a long-lasting road surface.

After recent testing of the gravel on our unsealed roads, and those available from our local quarries, we’re introducing a new Livers Gravel.

You might notice some short-term unfavorable conditions whilst we lay the gravel if there has been a period of wet weather. However, once it has had time to dry and compact, the long-term benefits will see a reduction in dust, better water run-off, and in turn, improved road conditions.

The introduction of this new gravel will be a staged roll-out based on the regular maintenance of each road.

STAND OUT PAVILION A newly constructed modular pavilion, funded by the City ($1.3 m) has been built at Stead Park. The new pavilion replaces an older one which was in poor structural condition.

The new modular pavilion provides a modern, flexible facility that can better cater to the needs of the local clubs and community.

It features a large social area, two change rooms, umpire rooms, kitchen, bar, office space, storage room and an undercover viewing deck.

This modular design provided a reduction in construction activity on site which reduced the project duration. The modules were transported and craned in to position once the old pavilion was demolished.

If you’d like to find out more about our unsealed road network visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/roads

WORKS IN BRIEF Playground: Ocean Grove families have an exciting new place to play with the redevelopment of Kingston Park playground on Adco Grove. It features areas for both passive and active play, and inclusive elements for use by children of all abilities.

Wandana Heights hall – A toilet upgrade project was delivered as part of Community Halls upgrade program. The City has provided fully compliant amenities including a disabled toilet and baby change facility, better cleaning and storage facilities and a better connection between the amenities and the hall.

South Barwon Football Netball Cricket Club Demolition of the old toilet block and construction of new compliant change room facility with toilets, showers, disabled toilet and change amenities.

Improvements were also made to the standing area and drainage. The City contributed $48,000 to this project.

The Ballroom, Hamlyn Park - Decorative drapes were replaced as part of last year’s Halls Capital Improvements Program. The new drapes have added a consistent colour and depth to the room and help block out sunlight from high level windows.

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ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE

ILLEGAL DUMPING COSTS ALL OF US It negatively impacts the environment, creates health and safety issues and is costly to clean up.

It is a drain on resources and funds, with the City receiving more than 300 calls per month about dumped rubbish.

But it can be avoided. We have a number of free options to properly dispose of unwanted goods.

Among them is the book-in hard waste collection service, which will remove up to three cubic metres of waste from your property.

Bookings can be made at www. geelongaustralia.com.au/hardwaste or by calling 5272 5444.

Items such as scrap metal (lawn mowers, bikes, whitegoods etc) and E-waste (TVs, computers, appliances, lighting etc) can be dropped at our Drysdale and Geelong Resource Recovery Centres free of charge.

Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ recycling for more information.

ANAKIE COMPOST

PUT TO USE The City’s $3.5 million Garden Organics Processing Facility has provided its first mature compost to a neighbouring farm for use on wheat, barley, and canola crops.

Grass clippings, tree branches, leaves and weeds from the Greater Geelong’s garden waste bins are sorted, pasteurised and matured into Australian Standard compost.

By applying organic compost as a fertiliser to agricultural land, the amount of carbon stored in the soil increases and contributes significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The facility is expected to process up to 35,000 tonnes of green organics a year, making it a key development in reducing the reliance on landfill, as it provides an all-weather, all year option for processing garden organics.

The City’s Andrew Lucas with farmer David Gillett at the Green Organics Processing facility.

Development and implementation of sustainable solutions

COMMUNITY SAFETY

BEACH USERS AND DOG OWNERS: HAVE YOUR SAY THE CITY, ALONGSIDE BARWON COAST COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT HAVE RELEASED A REVISED DOG CONTROL MAP FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK. The growing numbers of dog owners, and non-dog owners alike using our coastal areas, means that it is now more important than ever to find a balance between differing community expectations, and creating a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.

The revised dog control map helps create and maintain a balance in these open spaces, particularly on beaches, and simplifies the rules applicable all year round.

The proposed changes to dog areas along the Barwon coast near Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads are available for community feedback from 14 October to 22 November at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay

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Paint cans can now be dropped off at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

HOW DO I REPORT? The City, together with Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers, Neighbourhood Watch, and the Victorian Government, (as part of the Geelong and Bellarine Community Safety Network) have created a ‘How Do I Report?’ magnet that includes phone numbers and information about each community safety agency, and aims to assist the public to contact the correct agency when an issue arises.

The free magnet will be available at the Geelong Community Safety and Emergency Management Day, which is to be held on Sunday 13 October from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Steampacket Gardens.

On the day there’ll be children’s activities and opportunities to meet and speak to representatives from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, CFA, SES and other safety services.

For more information on this free event and the magnet, please visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au

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HEALTHY COMMUNITY

Our mosquito management program operates to reduce mosquito levels.

MANAGING MOSQUITOES

Recent temperatures and rainfall have increased the potential for mosquito breeding around the Bellarine Peninsula, so we’ve commenced our annual program to reduce mosquito levels.

Dad Amani and daughter Zay enjoying the walk to school.

WALK TO SCHOOL We’re encouraging local families to enjoy the fresh air on their trip to and from school and help kids be active.

Get involved with VicHealth’s Walk to School campaign this October and help kids build healthy habits for life.

Last year 38 schools across Geelong participated in this great initiative, seeing over 9,000 students walk, ride, skoot or skate to school.

Walking to school is a great way to get some physical activity in kids’ daily lives. It also reduces traffic congestion

The program targets ‘high activity spots’ of breeding which stretch across large parts of the Bellarine. Many sites are on state government-owned land, but we’ve included these to provide better protection for residents.

While most of the pellet treatment is applied by hand, we also use a helicopter to access the hard to reach areas.

around schools during pick-up and drop-off times.

You can also take action to reduce mosquito levels around the home by removing water in pot plant bases, buckets and toys, ensuring that rainwater tanks are covered with a fine mesh and swimming pools, spas and ponds are well maintained.

Our mosquito program will continue until March. To read our comprehensive fact sheet, visit www.geelongaustralia. com.au/mosquitoes

Local schools that take part in Walk to School will go in the running to win some fantastic prizes, including a footy clinic at their school hosted by an AFL or AFLW player.

To find out more about this year’s Walk to School visit www.walktoschool.vic. gov.au or contact your local school to see if they’ve registered.

CHOOSE WATER EVERY DAY Spring has arrived and our Kardinia outdoor pool is now open.

The Kardinia Aquatic Centre has not one, but two 50-metre heated pools, including a ten lane FINA standard pool and an eight lane Olympic pool.

Excellent facilities include a diving pool with spring boards, toddlers’ and learners’ pools and a whopping 75-metre waterslide for endless family fun.

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The Lara Aquatic Centre (Abe and Jean McClelland Pool) will open 1 November for the Spring/Summer season.

For more information on our Swim, Sport and Leisure network, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ssl

When it comes to hydration, there is one clear choice.

Water not only improves your health and prevents tooth decay, it is freely accessible in public venues.

The City has made it easier to hydrate, installing 11 new drinking fountains in South Geelong.

and reduce the use of sugary drinks.

Thanks to a $50,000 grant from VicHealth, the fountains have been placed in the Kardinia Park parklands, Kardinia Aquatics Centre and John Landy Athletics Field.

The project is part of a regional push to increase water consumption

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The ‘Choose Water Every Day’ campaign is a collaboration between G21, local councils, and health partners.

It is a vital campaign as, on average, local residents drink less than the recommended daily amount of water.

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ACCESS AND INCLUSION

EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT

RE-SKILL, RETRAIN AND REBUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE THROUGH A CITY OF GREATER GEELONG PROJECT CREATING MORE CHANCES FOR RESIDENTS TO RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE. Opportunity East is funded by the state government’s Skilling the Bay program and led by the City.

It helps residents’ move into further study or find employment through safe, supportive and subsidised programs.

Participants learn industry-relevant skills in areas that are experiencing labour shortages, benefiting both them and regional employers.

In 2019 courses have included Certificate II Production Horticulture,

Certificate III Cleaning Operations, and the Go Traffic “Road Ready” Traffic Management Course. October programs include “Introduction to Community Services” and the return to work “Workwise Women” program, in partnership with the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre.

Opportunity East focuses on providing access and inclusion for a wider range of residents, from Geelong’s eastern suburbs through to the northern Bellarine Peninsula.

Residents wanting to re-skill for the competitive job market can view more information via www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ opportunityeast Employers are also encouraged to lend their support to Opportunity East, with program participants benefiting from work placements, workplace visits and advice.

Please contact Regional Training Project Officer Erika Williams on 5272 4382 or 0417 859 418 for more information.

Program participant Alana Arbuthnot (Whittington) learning about horticulture.

IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY IN GEELONG

Westfield Geelong shopping centre will have purpose-built changing place amenities as part of the Central Geelong Accessibility Improvements Project.

The amenities will provide an all-abilities private space for people and their carers to attend to their needs. The location has been chosen due to the centre’s long opening hours, the proximity to retail, parking and other amenities and the existing accessibility features within the centre.

Funded by the Victorian Government and delivered through the Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership, the amenities are being provided for the community with the support of Westfield Geelong is providing the location and additional funding.

The changing place amenities are an integral part of the Central Geelong Accessibility Improvements Project currently underway, creating more accessible footpaths and facilities in central Geelong, including at the waterfront.

The Central Geelong Accessibility Improvements Project works are due for completion by late-2019.

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HEALTHY HABITS AT BARWON VALLEY The Achievement Program assists early childhood services, schools and workplaces to create healthy places for working, learning and living. The aim of the program is to encourage staff, students, families and the wider community to support the health and well-being of students and gain recognition by the Victorian Government as a Healthy School.

Barwon Valley Special School started working on the Achievement Program in 2018. They are the first special school in Geelong to register and work through the healthy schools framework.

City staff have been working closely with the team at Barwon Valley Special School to work on their Healthy Eating and Oral Health priority area.

Implementing small changes such as revising their lunch and tuckshop menus, removing vending machines and promoting healthy eating through visual displays are just some of the changes that were made within the school.

Developing a Healthy Eating and Oral Health policy, upskilling teaching staff, hosting education nights for parents and engaging on-site Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists to assist

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students has increased the knowledge and skill of those who care for the children and increased their capacity to engage them.

To celebrate the students’, carers’ and families’ achievements a healthy morning tea was held. Children were encouraged to bring a healthy plate of food to share, ‘choose water everyday’ water bottles were distributed and healthy eating songs were enjoyed by all.

Congratulations to all those involved for supporting and encouraging healthy habits to the students at Barwon Valley Special School.

If you’d like to read more about the Achievement Program visit www. achievementprogram.health.vic.gov.au Sophia Kruger and Charlie Worpel enjoying a variety of colourful and healthy snacks at the morning tea event.

The City now has seven Changing Places facilities across the municipality, including the Marveloo, our new portable facility.

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UPCOMING EVENTS COMPETITION – WIN EVENT TICKETS

We currently have some great competitions to give away event tickets. These include five family passes to see Western United FC’s first home game at GMHBA Stadium on 19 October, five double passes to Toast to the Coast on 2–3 November, 50 double pit passes for Geelong

Revival Motoring Festival on 22–24 November and four family passes to A Day Out With Thomas on 18–19 January.

To see all current competitions and for your chance to WIN, please visit: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ events/special/

CENTRAL GEELONG SHOPPING FESTIVAL + SIDEWALK SALES

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW

GEELONG CHILDREN’S WEEK

17–20 October at Geelong Showgrounds, Breakwater

18–25 October at Various locations

It’s nearly show-time! Experience the excitement, thrills and entertainment on offer at the biggest four-day show in country Victoria, including fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights and the return of monster trucks and jet car!

Experience over 40 amazing events in this year’s Geelong Children’s Week. Events include arts, music, stories, dance, rides, gardening, shows and more. This year’s theme is: ‘’children have the right to be healthy, safe and happy’.

ABL: GEELONG–KOREA V SYDNEY

GEELONG REVIVAL MOTORING FESTIVAL

21–24 November at Geelong Baseball Centre, Waurn Ponds

22–24 November at Waterfront Geelong

Our home team, Geelong-Korea will take on Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League’s Opening Series for 2019/20. Games will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night and a matinee game on Sunday. Cheer on GK!

See over 600 quirky, valuable and fascinating vehicles that are guaranteed to please anyone with an appreciation for unique cars and bikes. Starts with the Friday Night Cruise, featuring over 300 vehicles followed by two action-packed days of motoring festivities.

5 November in Central Geelong Don’t miss Central Geelong’s biggest shopping day of the year!

Enjoy a fantastic day out, snap up a bargain, enjoy a long lunch and be entertained!

GEELONG SENIORS FESTIVAL On now until 31 October Time to get social with over 100 events, activities, exhibitions and offers during Geelong Seniors Festival 2019! A great opportunity to try something new!

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

11–12 My Brilliant

21 Family Fun Day at

2 Geelong Diwali Festival,

15–17 Word for Word

1 Western United FC

7 Denis Walter Carols by

Divorce, Potato Shed, Drysdale

the Shed, Potato Shed, Drysdale

Johnstone Park 2–3 Toast to the Coast,

Non–Fiction Festival, various locations

vs Sydney FC, GMHBA Stadium

the Bay, Eastern Beach Reserve

12 Grapest 5km Run,

23 bet365 Geelong Cup,

Wineries and The Pier

16 Western United FC vs

1–31 Christmas Lights,

7 Day on the Green

Leura Park Estate

Geelong Racecourse

8 Opening Night –

Adventure Park

12 Crusty Demons ‘Rise

26 Born In Geelong

of the Demons’, GMHBA Stadium

Festival, Little Creatures

Christmas in Geelong, Waterfront Geelong

Newcastle Jets, GMHBA Stadium 17 Run4Geelong, Central

26–27 Spring Plant Sale,

9 Western United FC

Geelong

13 Geelong Community

Geelong Botanic Gardens

23 SKAART Festival, fOrT

Safety and Emergency Management Day, Steampacket Gardens

27 Western United FC

vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, GMHBA Stadium

V Adelaide, Geelong Baseball Centre, Waurn Ponds

- Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road, Mt Duneed Estate

Youth Centre, Corio

6 Gnomeo and Juliet

19 Western United FC

30–5 Nov Street Eatz,

vs Perth Glory, GMHBA Stadium

vs Melbourne City FC, GMHBA Stadium

5–8 Geelong-Korea

(movie) at Steampacket Gardens, Waterfront Geelong

8 Geelong Harley Owners

Toy Run, Geelong to Queenscliff 8 Western United FC

vs Melbourne Victory, GMHBA Stadium

Eastern Park

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