The City - November 2015

November 2015 Dandenong Show page 3

Walk Against Family Violence page 7

National Recycling Week page 12

Good Food Month page 14

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale St Dandenong

Hello and welcome to the November issue of The City magazine.

Springvale customer service 397–405 Springvale Road Springvale

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to say what a pleasure it has been to serve as Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong over the past 12 months. The election of our new Mayor will take place on Thursday 5 November.

Keysborough customer service Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre Keysborough

You can find out who the new Mayor is at www. greaterdandenong.com immediately after the vote, and you can read more about them in the December/January edition of The City.

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 18–34 Buckley Street Noble Park

This month we prepare for our third annual Walk Against Family Violence, on Tuesday 24 November, where the community will join in taking a public stand against domestic violence (see page 7).

All correspondence to:

Parking meters will be switched on in Springvale this month and on page 9 we talk about why the decision was made to introduce paid parking.

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On a lighter note, families are encouraged to have some fun as we celebrate Good Food Month (page 14) and the 144th annual Dandenong Show (page 3).

Phone: 8571 1000

National Recycling Week also falls in November and you can learn more about recycling and reducing waste to landfill through tours and workshops run by Council (page 12).

Fax: 8571 5196

Enjoy reading and have a great month.

Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au

www.greaterdandenong.com

@greaterdandy

Mayor Sean O’Reilly

facebook.com/greaterdandenong cityofgreaterdandenong youtube.com/citygreaterdandenong TY: 133 677 T Speak and listen: 1300 555 727 Internet: www.iprelay.com.au TIS: 13 14 50 council@cgd.vic.gov.au

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency calls Police/Fire/Ambulance.................... 000 Street lighting faults/ non-operational United Energy ........................ 13 20 99 Traffic signal faults/ non-operational................... 8571 1000 Hoon Hotline.................. 1800 333 000 Hard waste collection WM Waste Management Services......... 9721 1915

my CITY These beautiful elephant sculptures can be seen at the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale South. Photographer Luzio Grossi shot this beautiful picture on a recent visit to the temple. The temple started in a Springvale garage in 1980, but moved to its permanent home in 1991, where it has built a peaceful place for the whole community to enjoy.

Front Cover: Jasbir Singh Suropada from the Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria is pictured at the launch of the Family Violence Prevention Resource Kit. The kit is the culmination of the Challenge Family Violence project and was compiled with the help of faith leaders. Mr Singh will also take part in the Walk Against Family Violence on November 24. Picture: Hilton Stone.

Australian Animal Protection Society............... 9798 8415 RSPCA................................ 9224 2222 Nurse on Call.................. 1300 606 024

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ovember is here and show season is upon us as the Dandenong Show returns to the Showgrounds for its 144th year.

This year’s show has a new look and feel but all your old favourite rides, showbags, entertainment and pavilions will be there, including the popular animal nursery, mini and motor bike stunt riding demonstrations, art and craft activities and the traditional dazzling fireworks display.

There’ll be competitions and giveaways to be won including a special commemorative ANZAC biscuit competition with a $200 prize for the baker of the best bickie.

The Show comes to town for the weekend of 14 and 15 November. You’ll find all the action at the Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong.

Visit www.dandyshow.com.au for more information.

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or older people, navigating the community care options that can help them remain active and supported in the community as their needs change can be stressful and daunting.

Council’s team of Support First Advisors are here to work together with Greater Dandenong’s older residents, their families and their carers to connect them to support services that help them reach individual goals and improve health and wellbeing.

Long-term Dandenong North resident Tam Thanh Chau, who has Parkinson’s Disease, and his wife, Ngoc Thanh Tran, have worked with the Support First team since 2010.

During this time they have built a warm and trusting relationship with Support First advisor Ruth Merrick, who has assisted the couple to find ways of maintaining their independence at home despite Tam’s increasing need for support.

When they first met, Tam’s growing mobility problems meant that he couldn’t navigate the stairs of his home, leaving he and his wife isolated.

Ruth’s assistance and advocacy enabled the couple to find a more accessible home that better accommodated a wheelchair.

“We are so grateful to have Ruth helping us build a better life”, said Thanh.

From Ruth’s perspective, Support First is about encouraging people to be in control of their care package, respecting their choices, their diversity, and finding ways to empower them to make their own decisions about what support they receive and how it is delivered.

‘We work together with you to get the very best care for you,’ Ruth said.

Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for more information about Support First.

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ed Gum Ward Councillor Matthew Kirwan has organised a Keysborough South Community Forum for residents to discuss local issues.

Topics of discussion include the Keysborough South Community Hub project, Tatterson Park Community Sports Complex project, as well as Council’s efforts, with the support of the Keysborough South Action Group, on lobbying for a school and bus route in the area.

Residents will also have an opportunity to raise any other concerns or ideas.

The forum will be held in the Green Room at Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough on Wednesday 11 November, from 7.30pm-9pm. the CITY 3

your COUNCILLORS COUNCILLOR CONTACTS Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea Ph: 9547 5745 Fax: 9547 3586 0417 320 645 youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au Lightwood Ward – Mayor Cr Sean O’Reilly 0422 523 258 sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood Ward Cr Loi Truong Ph: 0466 004 618 loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Roz Blades AM Ph: 9701 5821 Fax: 9798 5927 0417 053 612 roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au Paperbark Ward Cr Peter Brown Ph/Fax: 9584 5149 0408 138 939 peter.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au Paperbark Ward Cr Heang Tak 0403 072 291 heang.tak@cgd.vic.gov.au

COUNCIL MEETINGS Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7pm.

All Council meetings are held at the city chambers at the Dandenong Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.

The November meetings will be held: • Thursday 5 November (Annual Statutory Meeting of Council for Election of the Mayor, commencing at 6pm) • Monday 9 November • Monday 23 November.

Did you know you can watch Council meetings live online via our webcast service?

You can keep up with all the latest decisions, hear questions from residents and find out the many ways your local councillors are serving the community.

To view meetings online simply go to www.greaterdandenong.com and look for the ‘Watch Council Meetings Live’ page in the Your Council section.

RECENT COUNCIL DECISIONS • Council resolved to place the draft Arts and Cultural Heritage Strategy and Action Plan, titled ‘Create and Connect’, on public exhibition and will seek written submissions during this period. The strategy and plan will be provided back to Council for final endorsement in November.

• A new Language and Communications Framework Action Plan was formally adopted by Council in order to better assist people who find language and/or literacy to be a challenge in accessing or receiving Council information and services.

• A contract was awarded for Stage 2 of the Coomoora Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, with works to include one new change room with amenities, a first aid room and a social room with associated storage, kiosk and toilets.

Red Gum Ward Cr Angela Long Ph: 9795 6574 Fax: 9795 4412 0466 004 616 angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au Red Gum Ward Cr Matthew Kirwan 0403 072 295 matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum Ward Cr Jim Memeti Ph: 9792 4683 Fax: 9792 4683 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au Silverleaf Ward Cr John Kelly Ph: 9793 1777 Fax: 9706 0186 0418 350 743 john.kelly@cgd.vic.gov.au Silverleaf Ward Cr Maria Sampey Ph: 9790 1291 Fax: 9790 6104 0438 800 027 maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au

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Cr Roz Blades, Cr Angela Long, Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network members and Council staff recently launched the Promoting Equality and Respect interfaith resource on family violence.

Paperbark Ward

Cr Heang Tak

Cr Heang Tak at the new Noble Park Skate Park.

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he opening of the Noble Park Skate Park was a highlight on the calendar of events in Paperbark Ward and a wonderful example of the many projects that are revitalising Greater Dandenong.

I was delighted to see so many local residents enjoying this outstanding addition to one of our area’s premier recreational parks, Ross Reserve.

The skate park is part of the Ross Reserve Master plan that sets out a vision for a high-quality, multi-purpose park providing a wide range of recreational facilities that will benefit many of our residents.

A number of projects have been undertaken across Paperbark Ward including preparation for this season’s cricket season with upgrades to the Noble Park Cricket Club nets and also the nets at the Fred Wachter Reserve.

Refurbishments have also been undertaken at Corrigan-Rex Kindergarten in Keysborough.

I would also like to encourage residents to attend the Keysborough South Community Forum which is organised for 11 November at the Springers Leisure Centre.

This is an important opportunity for residents across Paperbark and Red Gum Wards to participate in discussions on a number of important issues including the Keysborough South Community Hub project, the Tatterson Park Community Sports Complex project and the need for

a school and bus route in the Keysborough South area.

This is your opportunity to raise concerns and ideas.

Finally, I look forward to seeing you all at one of Greater Dandenong’s big celebrations, the Dandenong Show on 14 and 15 November. This year marks the show’s 144th birthday and, with a brand new look for 2015, this two-day event celebrates the growth of a once-rural community to the vibrant, colourful city we enjoy today.

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he Dandenong Market will turn 150 in October next year.

We will celebrate this significant milestone with special performances beginning in August/September 2016.

Dandenong Market is one of the oldest markets in Victoria.

The Market Square has just had a facelift that now includes more tables and chairs, new planter boxes and festoon lights, which makes it a very pleasant place to have a coffee and a bite to eat. Why not meet friends and family for lunch, there is a wide range of delicious food available at very reasonable prices.

There are many stalls in the market which sell a wide range of meats, seafood, poultry, fruit and vegetables, flowers, plants and general merchandise.

Market trader Jenny, the flower lady and Cr Angela Long at the Dandenong Market.

The market is now open four days a week, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, from 7am-4pm, and Sunday from 10am3pm. By opening the market on Sunday there is now the opportunity for those people who work six days a week to be able to enjoy the market experience. The Sunday market has grown since it opened two years ago.

Greater Dandenong is a city of over 160 different nations and cultures and the market represents many of these cultures as well. You can purchase foods from around the world and if you are planning an overseas trip why not buy your Australian souvenirs from the market.

The market space is also utilised for many special events, such as the Dandenong World Fare, Sustainability Festival, Emerge Festival and the Full Moon Festival.

If you need to speak to me about anything that is Council related please email me at angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 9795 6574 or 0466 004 616. the CITY 5

working FOR YOU

ROAD RULES: pedestrian safety

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hile most people think road rules relate to motorists, pedestrians also have some responsibilities when it comes to making our roads safer.

It’s a sobering thought to see that between 2009 and 2013, 209 pedestrians were killed on Victorian roads.

Whenever we are using the same space as motor vehicles, we must all be aware of our obligations to the road rules, and how we can reduce the likelihood of being involved in a road traffic accident.

As pedestrians we should all be aware of distractions, which means you should pause your music and put your phone away while crossing the road.

When crossing a road that does not have a pedestrian crossing or traffic signals, you must cross by the shortest, safest route, and you must not stay on the road for longer than is necessary.

Pedestrians must give way to any vehicles travelling along the road they are crossing. However, at intersections drivers are required to give way to pedestrians crossing the road the driver is entering.

If crossing near a roundabout, pedestrians are required to give way to any vehicle about to enter or exit the roundabout.

If you use a signalised crossing, you must not start to cross when the red man is activated or flashing, and you must complete the crossing as soon as possible if the red man starts flashing while you are crossing.

At pedestrian (zebra) crossings drivers are required to give way to pedestrians, however it is always good practice to make eye contact with a driver to ensure they have seen you.

Pedestrians who cross at the wrong place or time can receive an on the spot fine from the police, so remember road safety is the responsibility of all.

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Students from St Anthony’s Primary School walk to school with Mayor Sean O’Reilly and Cr Roz Blades.

ACTIVATING

PRIMARY STUDENTS

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eeping active is one of the most important ways children can learn lifelong health and fitness habits.

Across Greater Dandenong, Council is delivering a new initiative – Activate Primary – that encourages primary school children to move more and sit less.

Two-thirds of children do not meet the guidelines of at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity and this can significantly impact their future.

Children who learn to develop physical activity skills are much more likely to grow into healthy, active

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adults with a better quality of life.

The program provides schools access to health initiatives, professional development and active equipment to ensure the whole school community encourages physical activity. ‘Ideas Jam’ sessions are hosted by schools to generate creative ideas from the whole school community.

Schools have implemented strategies such as active homework, incentives for families to walk or ride to school, standing lessons and moving breaks.

Visit www.health.gov.au for more information.

RAL HEALTH

hildren in Greater Dandenong have even more reason to smile after the launch of the ‘Little Smiles in Greater Dandenong Oral Health Program’.

The joint initiative between Greater Dandenong and Monash Health Dental Services provides oral health screening checks for almost 1000 children and delivers information sessions to educators and parents.

Oral health is a significant concern in Greater Dandenong with data showing that children under five years of age have a higher incidence of dental caries and cavities compared to other rates across Victoria.

The ‘Little Smiles’ program is being rolled out through Greater Dandenong’s early childhood services. For more information phone 8571 5153.

Walk Against Family Violence Speak out against family violence and show your support for those who’ve experienced it by participating in this special community event

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he City of Greater Dandenong will once again host the Walk Against Family Violence, with a focus on changing those community attitudes which support, perpetuate or excuse men’s violence against women.

Harmony Square, where a number of special guest speakers, including Helen Kapalos and Rob Hulls, will speak about the public attitudes towards, and challenges of preventing widespread family violence.

The walk marks White Ribbon Day, Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women, and is one of many events that will be held all over the country.

Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for more information.

The work of helping to prevent family violence is an ongoing challenge for our whole community – not only those directly experiencing this violence.

Each year the number of people walking against family violence in Greater Dandenong has steadily grown. In 2014 around 700 people participated in the event.

This year even more are expected to take this significant public stand, sending a clear message that family violence and violence against women is wrong and unacceptable.

You can be one of them.

Head along to Dandenong Market’s ‘The Kitchen’ at 10am on Tuesday 24 November, where the walk will commence.

You’ll head through the streets of central Dandenong before congregating at

Services offering advice and support to people experiencing violence or abuse • Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service on 9322 3555 or 1800 015 188 (24 hours) • WAYSS Family Violence Crisis Service 9791 6111 or 1800 357 397 (Weekdays 8am - 5pm) 0400 503 338 (after 5pm weekdays and on weekend) • In Touch (Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence Service), providing advice for women in languages other than English, on 8413 6800 or 1800 755 988 (Weekdays 8am -5pm) • In an emergency phone police on 000

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ouncil is proposing to make changes to the residential planning rules to improve the quality and design of new housing (such as apartments and townhouses) and to make sure that the right type of housing is built in the right place.

You can have your say on the draft changes to Amendment C182, which was prepared by Council in response to community feedback received last year.

The proposed changes may affect the type of homes that can be built in your street and neighbourhood. The draft changes will: • Rezone some areas in Dandenong and Noble Park from the Residential Growth Zone to the General Residential Zone to recognise the importance of neighbourhood character in those areas • Rezone two areas in Springvale from the General Residential Zone to the Residential Growth Zone to recognise the development opportunities in those areas

• Specify preferred building heights for different residential areas so that the height of residential buildings get lower as they get further away from main shopping areas • Help to create attractive, liveable, greener and well designed homes and neighbourhoods, by requiring bigger backyards, courtyards and balconies and more landscaping • Provide greater guidance on the level of design and quality of residential development expected

by Council and the community • Only allow high density housing (such as apartment buildings) in residential areas that are closest to train stations, shops and services

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Do you know a local school, student, resident or business that is helping make our community a more sustainable place to live, work and study?

The awards have been expanded to include five categories.

• Sustainable school • Sustainable student • Sustainable home and garden • Sustainable business • Sustainable building

It may be your neighbour with a home full of sustainable gadgets, a tasty home vegetable garden or a water smart house and garden.

Nominate a local school teaching environmental values and putting them into practice around the school and in the classroom, or a student who speaks out for the environment.

Or a business that has implemented measures to save energy, creates products that benefit the

We want to celebrate the many people in Greater Dandenong who are leading the way in creating a cleaner, greener community for all.

Last year we had some great nominations from our residents and schools, you can see them on council’s website to help inspire you.

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Several drop-in information sessions will be held at venues across Greater Dandenong in November. Visit www. greaterdandenong.com for specific times and locations.

Submissions must be made in writing to Council. Your feedback on the draft changes is important to make sure we get the rules right. Find out how to make a submission by visiting Council’s website or phone 8571 1000.

• Make sure that Greater Dandenong continues to provide a wide range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Awards for green gurus he City of Greater Dandenong wants to celebrate our local environmental champions in the second annual Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards – and we need your help to find them.

Visit residentialzones.greaterdandenong. com to see an interactive map that explains the changes and a fact sheet answering frequently asked questions.

Cr Peter Brown, Mayor Sean O’Reilly, Lily Litterbug and Cr Matthew Kirwan celebrate the 2015 Sustainability Award winners.

environment, or sees sustainability as their core philosophy.

Some fantastic prizes are on offer, including vouchers for Bunnings and Gardenworld and other prizes of great value, so get nominating now.

Winners will be announced at the Family Sustainability Festival on Sunday 22 February at the Dandenong Market.

Entries close 5pm, Monday 30 November.

Submit your nomination online at www. greaterdandenong.com or pick up an entry form at your local library or Council’s customer service centres.

KEEPING PARKING

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he City of Greater Dandenong strives to be a place that is open and accessible for people of all abilities.

We recognise that some people experience exclusion and disadvantage because of disability or impairment and implement a variety of measures to ensure they are able to participate in the life of our vibrant community to the best of their ability.

For residents whose mobility is significantly impaired, Council offers disabled parking permits, making it easier for them and their carers to get around.

Parking meters will help keep traffic flowing through the busy Springvale shopping district.

Permit holders are entitled to access specially-marked disabled parking bays and also receive fee and time concessions in regular on-street parking bays.

New Parking Arrangements

Recently, Council officers have noted an increase in vehicles breaching permit conditions and, particularly, in the use of fraudulent permits.

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ew parking arrangements aimed at reducing problematic traffic congestion and freeing up parking spaces for visitors and shoppers have just come into effect in Springvale.

Council has introduced paid onstreet parking meters throughout the Springvale shopping strip at locations where demand too often exceeds supply.

The new fees system will encourage a higher turnover of parking spaces, improving access for both local and visiting customers.

The availability of spaces is expected to improve by up to 12 per cent within the first 12-18 months of meter operation – greatly reducing the frustration felt by

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visitors who cannot find a quick, well-located place to park.

Meters will allow shoppers the choice of a half hour, one hour or two hour spot at the cost of $1.20 per hour.

Council has committed to reinvest revenue raised through the new parking meters into the local area, further improving Springvale’s reputation as a safe, well-known, convenient and sought-after shopping strip.

Initially, a number of streetscape improvements will be planned with this funding. Stay tuned for details in the coming months.

Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for further information or to locate Council’s low-cost and multilevel parking alternatives in Springvale.

Meter locations: Warwick Avenue, Springvale Road, Buckingham Avenue, St John’s Avenue, Balmoral Avenue, Windsor Avenue. Meters will also be installed in Council-owned off-street car parks on Warwick Avenue and Buckingham Avenue.

To ensure accessible parking spaces are available for those who need them most, Council officers regularly monitor permit eligibility and issue fines for those vehicles found to be in breach of permit conditions.

Residents are reminded that: • a limit of one disabled parking permit per person applies • a non-permit holder must not use the permit unless they are parking the vehicle to allow the permit holder to get in or out • the permit expiry date and permit number must be clearly displayed on the front windscreen • if your permit is lost, damaged or stolen you must complete a Statutory Declaration and provide it to Council. Please note that it is an offence to provide a false statement.

Visit the www.greaterdandenong. com for further information.

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community CALENDAR

NOVEMBER MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

30 Toddler Time Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 10.30am (every Monday) Ph: 1300 630 920

Submit your community event online at www.greaterdandenong.com

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Probus Club of Noble Park Club Noble 10am, Ph: 9546 2346

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Spring into Summer – Sequence Dance Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am, Ph: 8571 5239 Spring into Summer – Teen Fitness Hemmings Park 4.30pm, Ph: 8571 5239

Combined Probus Club of Sandown Club Noble 10am, Ph: 9791 6807

Top Cat Dancers Rock & Roll Classes Edinburgh Hall 7.30pm, Ph: 0413393 345

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16 Spring into Summer – Body Balance/Pilates Springvale Rise Primary School 12pm Ph: 8571 5239

Live cooking demonstration Dandenong Market 12pm

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Spring into Summer - AFL Active Dandenong Park 12pm (every Tuesday) Ph: 8571 5239 Citizenship Session Dandenong Library 6.30pm

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Council Meeting 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong 7pm

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Digital Literacy: intro to internet11 Springvale Library 6.30pm-8.30pm Keysborough South Community Forum Springers Leisure Centre 7.30pm-9pm

Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Public Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 7.30pm Ph: 0407 325 030

The Spirit of Christmas 2015 Drum Theatre 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666

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19 Heritage Hill Garden tour and Picnic 12pm Ph: 9793 4511

25 Spring into Summer – Boxing Pop Up Park, Dandenong 5pm (every Wednesday) Ph: 5871 5239

Walk Against Family Violence 10.30am Dandenong Market

Spring into Summer – Functional Fitness Ross Reserve 9am (every Thursday) Ph: 8571 5239

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Gaming Development Dandenong Library 4pm-6pm (every Wednesday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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Spring into Summer – Cardio Tennis Tirhatuan Park 5pm (every Thursday) Ph: 8571 5239

Burmese Women’s Friendship group Noble Park Community Centre 10.30am Ph: 0432 021 888

Noble Park Community Action Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 6pm, Ph: 9701 5821

Art Series: drawing workshop Dandenong Library 6.30pm-8pm

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Library Storytime 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920 Special Council Meeting – Election of the Mayor 225 Lonsdale Street 6pm

Digital Literacy: intro to internet Springvale Library 6.30pm-8.30pm

Dandenong Evening View Club Dandenong RSL 7pm, Ph: 9560 9717

Spring into summer – Sequence Dance Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am, Ph: 8571 5239

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Spring into Summer – Yoga Harmony Square 7.30am (every Wednesday) Ph: 8571 5239

Melbourne Cup Day public holiday

Council Meeting 9 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong 7pm

Reading Buddies Dandenong Library 4pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Heritage Hill Tour with Deavonshire Tea 12pm Ph: 8571 1702

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2015 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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Artist in Resideance Open Studio Day Heritage Hill 1pm Ph: 9793 4511 Greater Dandenong Environment Group Dandenong Wetlands 9.30am Ph: 8571 1702 Baby Bounce Libraries 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920

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Spring into Summer – Mums and Bubs Greaves Reserve 10am (every Friday) Ph: 8571 5239

13 Spring into Summer – Tai Chi Palm Plaza 9am (every Friday) Ph: 8571 5239 Black Diva Power – Billy Holiday & Nina Simone Drum Theatre 8pm Ph: 8571 1666

Dandenong Show Greaves Reserve 9am-9pm www.dandyshow.com.au

Once Were Leaders – An Evening with Max Gillies Drum Theatre 8pm Ph: 8571 1666

27 U3A Dandenong Karaoke Group concert Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 1pm Ph: 9546 2997

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15 Dandenong Show Greaves Reserve 9am-4pm www.dandyshow.com.au

Carnival of the Curious science event Dandenong Library 1pm-3pm

Robotics Workshop Dandenong Library 10am-12pm Ph: 1300 630 920 International Games Day Dandenong and Springvale Libraries Ph: 1300 630 920

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Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens 9793 4511 Jan Wilson Community Centre 9795 9279 Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 8571 1436

Market Day Springvale Park SDS, 13-15 Sandown Rd, Springvale 8am-12pm Ph: 9546 7666

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Drum Theatre 8571 1666 Dandenong Library 1300 630 920

Springvale Computer Swap Meet Springvale Town Hall 10am

Me and My Dad: Renewable Energy Dandenong Library 4pm

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8 Springvale Rotary Market Springvale Railway Station 8am Ph: 0423 806 006

Dave Hughes – Pumped Drum Theatre 7.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

U3A Dandenong Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 1pm Ph: 9546 2997

City of Greater Dandenong 8571 1000

7 Robotics Workshop Dandenong Library 10am Ph: 1300 630 920

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Springvale Library 1300 630 920 Springers Leisure Centre 9701 5900

Wallarano Primary School Fete 11am Ph: 9798 1055

Walker Street Gallery 9706 8441

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Dandenong Market 9701 3850 Cultural Tours 8571 1666 Send your event listings to news@cgd.vic.gov.au the CITY 11

National Recycling Week offers residents the chance to learn more about recycling and waste collection in Greater Dandenong.

NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK

Replas Plastics is one of the stops on the Follow Your Waste Tour.

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ver wondered what happens to your recycling once it gets collected from the kerbside by the recycling truck?

Find out how recyclables are separated, sorted and reprocessed into new products by attending our special morning tour of the Polytrade Recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Replas Plastics.

Participants will learn firsthand why good household recycling habits are so crucial to the success of the recycling program.

When: Thursday 12 November, 9.30am-3pm Where: Tour departs from Springvale Town Hall

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he City of Greater Dandenong is encouraging homes, schools and workplaces to join the recycling revolution during National Recycling Week (9-15 November).

National Recycling Week is a Planet Ark initiative to educate communities about the real environmental benefits of recycling and to increase public understanding of how to ‘recycle right’ in order to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill.

By placing common household items like paper, cardboard, plastic containers, cans and jars into your yellow-lidded kerbside recycling bins you’re already helping to reduce waste, conserve energy and save money.

But as recycling technologies and practices improve there’s always more to practice and learn.

Council is committed to giving you the tools to minimise your environmental footprint by running activities during National Recycling Week that aim to demystify the recycling process and inspire you to make positive changes in the way you view and manage your household ‘stuff’.

Join us for a Follow Your Waste Tour and a Declutter Your Home workshop during National Recycling Week. For more information about recycling visit www.greaterdandenong.com or to join in the tour or workshop phone 8571 1702. Please note: places are limited and bookings are essential.

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f you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of ‘stuff’ cluttering your home, you’re not alone.

Decrease your stress levels, clear your mind and save valuable time and money by learning strategies to better organise and manage your household clutter.

Over the course of this free two-hour interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical tips to organise your home and life.

When: Tuesday 17 November, 6.30pm-8.30pm Where: Dandenong Civic Centre, corner Walker and Lonsdale streets, Dandenong

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Summer

READING CLUB G et your bookmarks at the ready because the countdown is on to Greater Dandenong Libraries’ 2015 Summer Reading Club.

Running from 1 December 2015 through to 20 January 2016, the theme of this year’s program is the unchartered and mysterious adventures to be had in ‘Lost Worlds’.

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join in the reading adventures and take the opportunity to check out new authors or to rediscover some old family favourites.

As well as reading, learning, fun, friends and adventure, Club participants will also have the chance to win some great prizes for their efforts, so make sure the Summer Reading Club is at the top of your list

of holiday plans this summer.

The library is always a great place for young people to visit, but especially so during school holidays, so come in and discover some of our great library events and resources designed just for you.

Visit www.greaterdandenonglibraries. com for more information.

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he City of Greater Dandenong and Melbourne Racing Club invite you to giddy up for the Greater Dandenong Race Day.

The Race Day, at Sandown Racecourse, on Saturday 5 December, is the perfect option for a staff Christmas party or for a fun family day out.

The annual family friendly event will feature children’s activities, special guests and of course horse racing.

The event has free entry for residents of Greater Dandenong and is a chance to enjoy a local day out while celebrating the local business community.

Thank you to our sponsors, Hilton, TLS Transport, Vawdrey, Astron Ryan and Malcolm and Macpherson Kelley, who have made this community event possible.

IMMUNISATION TIMETABLE – NOVEMBER 2015 The Immunisation Timetable for the City of Greater Dandenong is available from Council’s customer service centres or Maternal and Child Health centres and online. Phone Council on 8571 1000 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com for more information on the upcoming immunisation sessions: DATE

TIME

LOCATION

2 November

5pm-6.30pm

Springvale Service for Children, 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale

10 November

10am-12pm

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park

12 November

10am-11.30am

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

17 November

10am-11am

Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

18 November

4.30pm-6.30pm

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

24 November

10am-11am

Jan Wilson Community Centre, BJ Powell Reserve, Halton Road, Noble Park North

25 November

10am-12pm

Springvale Service for Children, 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale

28 November

10am-12pm

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

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business NEWS

DANDENONG CELEBRATES

good food MONTH

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dessert. Details: 5/31 Pultney Street, Dandenong. Bookings: 9793 7726.

Here is a small sample of what is on offer during Good Food Month.

Melissa Bar Cafe is holding a MTW Mains every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in November, from 5.30pm9.30pm. For $20 choose one of the five main courses on offer including garlic or cheese and garlic bread. Details: Shop 1, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.

Bookings: 9794 6697.

ovember is a state wide celebration of great food, and here in Greater Dandenong you can tour the world sampling some of the finest dishes without leaving the neighbourhood.

Beletti Restaurant Cafe Bar is holding a Let’s Do Beletti event for lunch or dinner across November. For $20 you have delicious choices for a main course. Details: 159-161 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Bookings: 9793 1600.

Lakshmi Villas is holding a Kalyana Thali (Wedding Feast) on Saturday 7 November from 11am-7pm. Feast like a guest at a traditional South Indian wedding. For $20 per person enjoy a scrumptious meal, mango lassi and

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ooking for a new place to eat in Greater Dandenong? Look no further than the handy Great Bites Foodies Guide.

The revamped guide lists food businesses across Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale, and shows the amazing range of food on offer in our great city.

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Milan Tea House is holding a High Tea with an Asian twist on Friday 6 and Friday 13 November, 11.30am12.30pm. Retreat to an ancient world experiencing a tea ceremony that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Indulge in three types of exotic tea accompanied by some sweet bites for $28 per person. Details: 33D Buckingham Avenue, Springvale.

The guide features beautiful photography and lists more than 150 food businesses, covering cuisines from places as diverse as Turkey, Poland, Afghanistan, Uyghur, Lebanon, India, Mauritius, Italian and Asia.

Maeve O’Meara from SBS Food Safari hosts regular foodie tours in Dandenong (gourmetsafaris.com.au).

“Melbourne has an absolute jewel in Greater Dandenong. I just love the diversity and every time I come out

Bookings: 0424 467 395.

Peddlers Tuckshop will hold a Triple Treat from 2-7 November, 10am3pm. Enjoy an Asian fusion gourmet baguette of your choice, green tea latte and Peddler’s Delight for only $10.

Details: 15/21A Douglas Street, Noble Park. Bookings: 8555 9184.

Uncle’s Smallgoods will introduce people to the Art of Smallgoods Making, on 11, 12, 18 and 19 November, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Learn about smoking and smallgoods production, taste some products, discuss different meat smoking techniques and how to prepare and enhance smoked meats. Cost is $75, including a $10 deli voucher. Details: 123 Thomas Street, Dandenong.

Bookings: 9793 0135. there’s something beautiful, different, exotic,” she said.

The restaurants and cafes listed in the brochure are only a sample of the wonderful food in the city, so explore and see what Greater Dandenong has to offer.

If you would like a copy of the Great Bites Foodies Guide, download from www.greaterdandenong.com/visit, pick one up at a Council customer service centre or email business@cgd.vic.gov. au to have a copy sent to you.

community NEWS Dandenong Neighbourhood House manager Robyn Coslovich.

FROG CENSUS

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reater Dandenong residents are being asked to open their ears and listen out for frog sounds to help Melbourne Water complete a frog census.

The Frog Census program needs volunteers to record frog calls at their local waterways during October and November.

Data collected during the census is used to help monitor and manage the health of Melbourne’s rivers and creeks.

If you want to learn more about the frogs that live in your neighbourhood, and help protect our waterways sign up at www.melbournewater.com.au/ frogcensus or phone 131 722.

DANDENONG NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE D

andenong Neighbourhood House (DNH) was recently a finalist in the Learn Local Awards in the category of AMES Diversity Innovation Award.

This award recognises the commitment of a Learn Local organisation to providing culturally inclusive training opportunities for learners from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

DNH has developed a range of programs aimed at helping CALD learners to develop their English language skills. Fifty per cent of learners are newly-arrived migrants or refugees and these training sessions are the only opportunity they have to practise their English skills each week.

With inspiring and dedicated staff, DNH provides community members with lifelong learning and skills development, personal empowerment and growth.

Its vision is for an inclusive community that supports people to make positive changes to their lives DNH delivers a range of ‘core’ programs focused on education, training, skills

development, community participation and advocacy. The services are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community and provide support where service gaps are identified.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

As a community-development organisation, DNH has a commitment to stay close to the grass roots and work from a social justice perspective in addressing disadvantage, empowerment, needs, and rights.

Its “Partnership Program” works other similarly-focused organisations or groups to meet the needs of a common client group or group of service users.

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DNH also runs a series of bridging visa/asylum seeker programs in order to increase the life opportunities self help and mutual support activities; social interaction and participation.

Activities that are currently being held are commercial cookery and woodwork workshops.

Council has joined with the Springvale and District Historical Society and the Dandenong and District Historical Society to combine their extensive collections under the one roof in the old progress hall in Dandenong South.

The Dandenong Neighbourhood House is located at 34 King St, Dandenong and can be contacted on 9792 5298.

hile a joint historical archive is being developed in Hammond Road, Dandenong South, the Springvale and District Historical Society is still at home at 7 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale.

The Historical Society opens to the public every Thursday from 1pm4pm, when someone is on hand to help with your research.

In the meantime the Springvale group can be contacted via president Colin Robinson on 9547 6460.

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144th Annual

DANDENONG 14th - 15th November

DANDENONG SHOWGROUNDS Greaves Reserve, Bennet St, Dandenong HOURS: SAT FROM 9AM (PAVILIONS CLOSE 8.30PM) SUN 9AM TO 4PM

ANZAC Biscuit Competition $200 1st prize – entry forms & info available from website:

www.dandyshow.com.au

SHOW DAY ADMISSION PRICES

Adults Pensioner/Student Child 6-16yrs Child under 5 Family WASTE W ASTE WISE EVENT

$20 $15 $10 FREE $50

(including 2 adults & up to 3 children under 16 years) All costs GST inclusive