Greater Dandenong Council News June 2020

JUNE 2020

Greater Dandenong Council News

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Customer Service Centres Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all of Council’s customer service centres are closed to the public.

The call centre remains open. For all enquiries email council@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1000.

All correspondence to: Greater Dandenong Council News PO Box 200 Dandenong VIC 3175 Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au Phone: 8571 1000 Fax: 8571 5196 www.greaterdandenong.com @greaterdandy facebook.com/greaterdandenong cityofgreaterdandenong youtube.com/citygreaterdandenong

Mayor ’s message Welcome to the June edition of Greater Dandenong Council News.

While a lot has changed over the past few months, some things stay the same. Council still places the safety, health and wellbeing of the community at the centre of its operations.

In this issue of the magazine you will read about how we continue to support our community despite the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

Mayor Cr Jim Memeti

I personally would like to challenge our community to Find the Kind. On page 3 you can read about how Council is encouraging every member of our community to Find the Kind in Greater Dandenong, whether it is kindness to each other, to local businesses or to yourself.

Council has introduced some changes to how we deliver services so we can keep our community connected during times of social distancing and isolation. Turn to page 7 to read about two arts programs nurturing creativity.

While physical health is always important, so too is mental health. On page 8 you will find a range of tips and contact number for support agencies to help you look after yourself.

I have lived in Greater Dandenong almost my whole life, and I know this community to be strong, resilient and resourceful, and I believe that together we can get through these challenging times.

TTY: 133 677 Speak and listen: 1300 555 727 relayservice.gov.au TIS: 131 450 council@cgd.vic.gov.au

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My City Many people who have been isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic are spending more time in the garden. Many have been working on vegetable, fruit and herb gardens that will continue to thrive into the future. This can save you money at the supermarket, and can also help reduce waste going to landfill. By composting your own food scraps you can help nourish your garden and stop food waste going to landfill.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/waste to find out more about starting a compost heap.

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 Australian Animal Protection Society.............................. 9798 8415 RSPCA....................................................... 9224 2222 Nurse on Call................................ 1300 606 024 Front Cover: Mayor Jim Memeti and staff sort through donations for the Material Aid program, which is being coordinated at the Springvale City Hall. Picture: Vivian Nilan.

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Rebates and Grants The City of Greater Dandenong, as well as the Federal and State governments, are providing a number of rebates and grants to support individuals and businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Ratepayer

rebate for Job Seeker Allowance recipients Council understands the stress that many members of the community are experiencing right now. Council has therefore placed a hold on all penalty interest charged to rates until at least 30 June 2020. For those residents receiving the new Job Seeker allowance, Council will be providing relief in the way of a $200 waiver of your rates.

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rebate for pensioners All pensioners who are eligible to receive the current State Government Pension Rate Rebate received an automatic rebate of $100 off their fourth rate instalment. ► Parking

permits for Council-owned multideck car parks Permit holders whose permits expired on 31 March were offered to put their renewals on hold (without paying up front) until 30 June 2020. Permit holders who have a current permit can put their permit on hold until 30 June 2020 for a fee of $20. The days left on their permit will be rolled over.

For more information contact Council on 8571 1000.

► Businesses

in Greater Dandenong The State and Federal governments have introduced a number of measures to help businesses get through this time. For more information visit: State Government business.vic.gov.au Federal Government treasury.gov.au ► State

Government Utility Relief Grant Scheme Low-income residents who are struggling to pay overdue energy or water bills may be able to access this relief grant. The grant provides help to pay mains electricity, gas or water bills that are overdue due to a temporary financial crisis. The amount of the grant depends on your personal circumstance.

For more information contact your electricity, gas or water supplier or the Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.

Visit greaterdandenong.com to apply for the waiver.

…share a message of harmony and kindness

Greater Dandenong Council would like to share a message of harmony and kindness across our community.

The whole world has been affected by the COVID-19 health crisis, and our residents and businesses are no exception.

During these trying times we encourage people to look after themselves and one another, and call on our community to practice more kindness in their day. Whether it is checking in on a neighbour, phoning someone who is isolated or supporting a local business in any way you can, no act is too small.

Council staff have been working with 10 local agencies to deliver material aid to our most vulnerable residents, and we are using the Springvale City Hall as a coordination hub for

collections. Meals were also delivered to homeless people, the unemployed, at risk youth, people seeking asylum, women and youth refugees, and people living with disabilities as part of Council’s partnership with STREAT. We are incredibly proud of the way our community has pulled together to support one another and we encourage everyone to Find the Kind in their everyday life. If you have an

example of kindness you would like to share with us, you can do so via Council’s social media accounts.

Message us via facebook.com/ greaterdandenong to share your story or use #findthekind and tag us in an Instagram post.

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Councillor Contacts

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Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea NOVEMBER Ph/Fax: 9584 5149 0417 320 645 youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood Ward Cr Sean O’Reilly 0422 523 258 sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au

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

Paperbark Ward Cr Peter Brown Ph: 8571 5230 0468 584 837 peter.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Tim Dark 0466 403 914 tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au

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Council Meetings Council meetings are usually held on the second and the fourth Monday of the month, at 7pm.

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

Council meetings currently remain open to the public, however this could change at short notice. To limit the risks of COVID-19 we encourage

Red Gum Ward Cr Angela Long Ph/Fax: 9795 6574 0466 004 616 angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au

We’ve been spending more time at home lately. Self-isolation helped slow the spread of the Coronavirus, but it can put a strain on our physical and mental health.

Red Gum Ward – Mayor Cr Jim Memeti 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au

While many people have settled into working from home arrangements, this can still present some challenges, especially if you have children learning from home.

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The June meetings will be held: Tuesday 9 June (due to a public holiday on Monday) Monday 22 June The general public can still submit questions for Public Question Time.

To view meetings online or to find out more about submitting a question go to greaterdandenong.com/ councilmeetings

► Lightwood Ward

Regular physical activity helps both body and mind, particularly during this time. Council is developing a new strategy to encourage our residents to move more, and live more active and healthy lives. The Make Your Move Physical Activity Strategy 2020–2030 will guide services, programs, resources and equipment to ensure you have the support you need to take part in regular physical activity.

Red Gum Ward Cr Matthew Kirwan 0403 072 295 matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf Ward Cr Maria Sampey Ph/Fax: 9790 1291 0438 800 027 maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au

all community members to view the meetings via Council’s live web telecast.

Cr Sean O’Reilly

Paperbark Ward Cr Sophie Tan 0466 793 727 sophie.tan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf Ward Cr Zaynoun Melhem 0466 518 082 zaynoun.melhem@cgd.vic.gov.au

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It is important to separate work time from home time, otherwise it can feel like you are working very long hours.

Set your work hours and turn off your email and work phone outside of those hours. Having a designated workspace also helps. And if you are part of a team at work then make sure you stay in touch with them, as you are all facing the same challenges and can support one another.

The physical and mental health and wellbeing of our residents is a priority for Council, and now this is more important than ever. Although gyms and other public exercise facilities are closed, there are ways to get active at home. You can walk or run around your neighbourhood, or use online exercise videos in your lounge room.

One of my activities has been yoga in the backyard with my children Claudia and John (pictured).

Council is continuing to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any local issues you want to discuss with me, email me at sean.oreilly@ cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0422 523 258.

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Cr Tim Dark

â–ş Paperbark Ward waste collection and infrastructure maintenance, and all building, environmental health and planning compliance services are running as normal. Most other services have continued to operate with some modifications including our Maternal and Child Health nurses, who have switched to phone appointments, and library services which are promoting digital resources to members.

I am sure many in the community will agree that the past few months have been challenging, but it is heartening to see our community work together to support one another.

Council has been working hard to continue to deliver essential services including immunisations, kerbside

â–ş Lightwood Ward While some parts of the world have slowed down to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, work still continues for many local businesses and especially for Council.

I encourage the Greater Dandenong community to continue supporting local businesses, many of whom have adapted their operations to suit the changed environment. Council is working to support local businesses and this month our libraries have teamed with Small Business Victoria to run a series of online workshops to help support small business start ups. Go to greaterdandenonglibraries.com to find out more.

Tradesmen in particular have been dealing with a very different working environment, but have continued to work on the much anticipated Springvale Community Hub. While the official opening date is yet to be confirmed, at the time of publication the project was nearing completion.

I am proud to see this project coming together and l look forward to seeing

Beyond this pandemic life will go on and Council is working hard to deliver projects that will offer value to our community. One project that has been taking shape over the past few years is the implementation of the Ross Reserve Master Plan. Two major parts of this plan are the construction of the new pavilion and the All Abilities Playground.

The pavilion will replace two existing pavilions that were used by soccer, cricket and Aussie rules football clubs that call the reserve home. The new facility will have more change rooms

dedicated for female players and will include a large social space with kitchen, a time-keeper’s room, storage facilities and public toilets. Work is expected to commence later this year and will be completed at the end of 2021.

Work is also due to start soon on the All Abilities Playground. Council has engaged in an extensive public consultation process to help create a fun and engaging environment for people of all ages and abilities. Work is due to start on the playground this year and I look forward to it becoming a popular place to visit when life returns to a more social state.

In the meantime I encourage residents to contact me with any local issues at tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0466 403 914.

Cr Youhorn Chea residents enjoy using this new community hub for many years to come.

While closed to social gatherings of any kind, Springvale City Hall has been put to good use during these challenging times. Council has been using the hall to coordinate a material aid response for families doing it tough across the south east region.

From mid-April Council has been distributing several tonnes of food each week to local agencies for sharing with vulnerable community members. It has been heartening to see the generosity of businesses (both big and small) to provide fresh fruit and vegetables, nonperishable staples and hygiene material for distribution.

Council has also facilitated meal delivery thanks to a donation by STREAT through the Department of Health and Human Services to communities in Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong.

If you would like to contact me you can email me at youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0417 320 645.

Watching this community pull together to support one another at this time has made me very proud.

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THE CITY Council News

Working for You

Hemmings Street upgrades

Level Crossing removal at Greens Road

The State Government has begun works to remove the Greens Road level crossing by building a rail bridge over the road.

A fenced-off work site has been set up near the site of the crossing and vegetation removal works have begun.

There will be some intermittent night and weekend road closures to accommodate the works. Surrounding businesses will be kept up to date on the works.

Cr Matthew Kirwan in Hemmings Street.

Following a period of community consultation, construction works to upgrade Hemmings Street in Dandenong West, between Jones Road and Purdy Avenue are progressing.

The works include: ► New

asphalt footpaths along the northern side of the street

► Installation

of a raised section of road at the intersection with Wilma Avenue, to improve safety at the pedestrian crossing

► Provision

for safer pedestrian crossing and movement around the shopping centre

► Realignment

of the kerb.

During construction there has been and will continue to be some disruption to the precinct. This will include reduced speed limits and traffic flow on Hemmings Street in the affected area, as well as reduced footpath access and parking restrictions. Council is working with

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individual businesses to provide advice on when works will affect their operation.

Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/ projects/greens-roaddandenong-south for more information.

Future stages of the work will include new street furniture and plantings, relocation of the toilet block and installation of a new pocket park.

Changes for Council Elections

Visitors to the shopping strip were also surveyed earlier this year about including public art in the area. A majority of the respondents said they would like to see art integrated with gardens, and they would also like to see local people engage with a professional artist to help deliver the work.

The introduction of the new Local Government Act 2020 has seen changes to the ward boundaries in the City of Greater Dandenong.

Council has engaged artist and illustrator Beci Orpin who has started working with students from Dandenong West Primary School on creative ideas for an art piece to be installed later this year.

Visit greaterdandenong.com for more information.

For the next general Council elections, due to be held in October 2020, Greater Dandenong will change to single-member wards. Council is yet to be advised of the ward boundaries by the Minister for Local Government, but will share those details with residents when they become available.

Council Elections are currently scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2020.

For information about the 2020 Council Elections, please contact the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on 133 677.

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Remote Artist in Residency Program Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen the arts and culture sector experience enormous change.

With the cancellation of public gatherings, performances and exhibitions many artists have struggled to keep up their practice.

In response to this Greater Dandenong Council launched a Remote Artist in Residency Program allowing artists to develop their artistic practice from their home or designated studio space.

Council selected artists Bianca Gannon, Luciano Hudson and Julia Higgs to take part in the new program. Throughout their residency the artists established regular remote connection with fellow artists, which gave them the opportunity to continue to create, connect and share in a time of social distancing and isolation.

Artists working across all mediums were invited to apply for the program and Council received an overwhelming response that saw applications from artists working across a variety of disciplines.

The artists were encouraged to produce digital content and their residencies will conclude with an exhibition of their work this month.

Visit greaterdandenong. com/arts to find out more about the Remote Artist in Residency Program and to view a digital exhibition of the program’s artists.

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Now in its sixth year, HOME Exhibition showcases emerging and established artists who are seeking asylum or have a refugee background.

Presented annually by the City of Greater Dandenong this year’s program includes six artists from across Australia.

With the support of IKEA Springvale artists also received financial support to help with the preparation of their work. In addition to the exhibition each artist has participated in professional development and networking opportunities designed to help them explore the arts community in Australia and their place within it.

The exhibition is set to open on 9 July, with Council adapting traditional exhibition formats to respond to current social distancing guidelines.

Artworks will be presented via virtual exhibition content and online programming including events and workshops. An accompanying book will also be released.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ home to explore the HOME 2020 exhibition and program.

Meet the artists Dr Dacchi Dang, NSW A Vietnamese-Australian photographic artist and independent researcher, Dr Dacchi Dang is concerned with the ongoing redefinition of ideas of place and of home.

maira Fayazi.

Photo: Zia Atah i.

Elham Eshraghian, WA Elham Eshraghian is a Baha’I video artist. Her work uncovers her family’s experience of displacement during the Iranian Revolution and their experience adjusting to life in Australia.

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Humaira Fayazi, VIC Humaira Fayazi arrived in Australia in 2018 as a refugee from Afghanistan.

While in Kabul she ran a small art gallery and undertook her own artistic practice. She works across various media with a focus on ceramic works and installation art.

Mastaneh Azarnia, VIC (Immigration Detention Centre) Mastaneh Azarnia is a Kurdish Iranian refugee who fled her country in 2013.

After seven years Mastaneh has recently transferred to Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation where she is currently living. Mastaneh is a painter who has been making art her whole life. Her recent work focuses on her experience in Nauru.

Mirela Cufurovic, NSW Mirela Cufurovic is a Bosnian-Australian emerging self-taught watercolour artist.

After arriving in Australia as a refugee with her parents, Mirela turned to art as a means of self-expression.

Saidin Salkic, VIC Saidin Salkic (Mido) was born in Bosnia and lives in Melbourne. Mido is a painter as well as a filmmaker and musician.

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Supporting our most vulnerable residents

looking after people

Health and Wellbeing support Council prioritises the health and wellbeing of residents, and is working to support everyone through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ongoing health crisis has been stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can cause strong emotions in adults and children.

Finding ways to cope with stress and manage anxiety in these times of uncertainty will make you, the people you care about and your community stronger.

If you need support there are a number of services available.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has worked hard to ensure our most vulnerable and high risk residents are looked after.

Essential services for older residents and those with disabilities continue to be delivered but with some modifications.

Community Care staff continue to work with existing clients and the community to offer alternative ways of providing services in order to ensure people get the support they need.

Early in the health crisis the Federal Government recommended any resident aged over 70 and any resident aged over 60 who is immune compromised should self-isolate at home.

Tips from beyondblue for people in isolation ► Remind

yourself that this is a temporary period of isolation to slow the spread of the virus ► Remember that your effort is helping others in the community avoid contracting the virus ► Stay connected with friends, family and colleagues via email,

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Many of these residents became eligible to access a range of in-home support services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Community Care Program. Council has been working to identify these residents and support their needs.

Residents should contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to discuss their needs.

Residents who are living with a disability and are under the age of 65 should contact Council’s Assessment Team on 8571 5503.

social media, video conference or telephone ► Engage in healthy activities that you enjoy and find relaxing ► Keep regular sleep routines and eat healthy foods ► Try to maintain physical activity ► Establish routines as best as possible and try to view this period as a new experience that can bring health benefits ► For those working from home, try to maintain a healthy balance by

Beyond Blue has trained counsellors offering 24 hour support via a phone service. Phone 1800 512 348 to talk to someone.

Visit coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au for information on the following topics: ► How

to talk to children about coronavirus ► Ways to stay positive if you’ve lost your job ► Staying connected during a pandemic ► Looking after your mental health while self-isolating.

Headspace also offers mental health support for young people. Visit headspace.org.au to find your nearest centre or phone eheadspace for support on 1800 650 890.

allocating specific work hours, taking regular breaks, and if possible, establishing a dedicated work space ► Avoid news and social media if you find it distressing.

Remember it is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed by the current situation and it is important to seek help whenever you need it.

Lifeline: 131 114 Beyondblue: 1300 224 636 Headspace: 1800 650 890

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Waste collection continues Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Council has continued to run kerbside waste services and hard waste collections.

Residents are doing a great job in helping keep these services running smoothly and we encourage you all to keep separating recyclables and putting the right thing in your kerbside bins. ‌fun family activities to get everyone involved

Due to social distancing and other restrictions we have had to cancel the Re-use and Recycle Drop Off Day that was planned for Saturday 27 June.

This event has been running successfully for several years and Council will reschedule this event when restrictions are lifted. We will inform residents when we have a new date.

Reduce waste at home Having more time at home can give us some wonderful opportunities to help reduce waste, there’s even some fun family activities to get everyone involved.

You could use this time to build your own worm farm or compost bin. This is an excellent home schooling activity to teach your children about turning leftover kitchen scraps into a nutrient rich compost, ready for the garden.

Get crafty by turning recyclable materials, such as bottles, cans, paper, cardboard and egg cartons, into school projects and works of

art. For toddlers and preschoolers these items can also make for great imaginative play.

Finally, why not get the children involved with planning for meals and grocery shopping. Create a shopping list together and then get the children to help with cooking and even creating delicious recipes for the leftovers.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ waste for more ideas on reducing waste at home.

If you are using this time at home to clean up, Council encourages residents to book in for your once yearly free hard waste collection service. Visit greaterdandenong.com/ waste to see what items can be placed out for a hard waste collection, or phone 8571 1000 for more information.

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Car donation Council continues to work with local police to make a difference in the Greater Dandenong community.

Over the past 10 years Council has provided three vehicles that have reached the end of their service life with Council to local Victoria Police stations. This year a fourth vehicle was added to the arrangement.

The vehicles are used for various services, by police stations across Greater Dandenong..

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Mayor Jim Memeti said the arrangement demonstrates the strong relationship Council has built with Victoria Police.

“Normally when a vehicle reaches the end of its service life with Council it gets sent to auction for disposal,” Mayor Memeti said.

“Under this arrangement we send the vehicle to Victoria Police instead and it serves another function for the community.”

Virtual storytime

For some people, home is not the safest place.

Self-isolation and increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic will affect all people differently.

For some this time may mean an increased risk of family violence incidents.

Family violence occurs when one person in a relationship hurts another or makes them feel unsafe. It is not limited to physical abuse, and can occur in any type of relationship, including among partners or between parents and children.

If you are in danger during the COVID-19 period of isolation you are allowed to leave your home if you feel unsafe and need to seek help.

Greater Dandenong Council says no to family violence, and supports our community to break the cycle.

If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence visit 1800respect.org.au, or phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

amilies have been tuning in from F home to share storytime with staff from Greater Dandenong Libraries.

The storytimes are being shared on Council’s Facebook page and live permanently on our YouTube channel, and are racking up the views by families still keen to keep in touch with their local library.

In an emergency phone 000.

At the time of publication Greater Dandenong Libraries were still closed to the public, but staff were working hard to continue to offer a digital service to members.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ whiteribbon to read about other support agencies.

Library eResources such as Kanopy, Borrowbox and Studiosity are available to members, but if you

To speak to a family violence specialist contact WAYSS at wayss.org.au or phone 1800 015 188.

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are having trouble accessing the full range of resources you can reach out to the Online Library Tech Assist program. Phone 1300 630 920 from Monday to Friday, between 9am–5pm.

Library staff can also help you work out social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber, Facetime and more, to help keep in touch with family members and friends.

Visit greaterdandenong libraries.com to find out more about digital services.

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Protecting the environment

growing biodiver sity

Residents are encouraged to support Council’s efforts to green Greater Dandenong…

Celebrating volunteers Last month Council marked National Volunteer Week and while celebrations looked different to previous year’s it was important to us to recognise our generous volunteers.

Although Council’s volunteering activities needed to be suspended during the current health crisis we would like to acknowledge the tremendous work our Council volunteers do for this community.

The theme for this year’s celebrations was Changing Communities – Changing Lives, and our volunteers certainly do that.

Council has a team of more than 200 volunteers aged from 16 to 90 years, who contribute over 13,000 hours of service each year.

Many programs and services could not run without the help of our volunteers and we look forward to welcoming them back when restrictions are completely lifted.

In the meantime many volunteers working across Australia are unable to perform their regular roles and we would like to remind them that staying home is supporting the health of everybody and is an important role in the fight against COVID-19.

Although public planting activities have been put on hold, Council’s Parks Team is working hard to green our city.

When restrictions are lifted volunteers will be needed more than ever and we encourage everyone to think about ways they can help in their community.

Staff redeployed from other areas of Council have joined the Parks Team to support Council’s biggest indigenous planting program ever.

About 60,000 plants will be used in 2020, three times the usual amount.

Residents are encouraged to support Council’s efforts to green Greater Dandenong and grow biodiversity in our city. Biodiversity is the variety of all living things including plants, animals and micro organisms, and the ecosystems they form.

By planting natives in your backyard and neighbourhood, we can all play a part in growing biodiversity in Greater

Dandenong. The Growing Biodiversity booklet available on Council’s website covers all you need to know about what to plant, where to plant it and how to plant it.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ natureandwildlife to download a copy.

Visit volunteeringvictoria. org.au for more information about volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit gdvrs.org.au to find out more about local volunteer opportunities.

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Planting natives The first step is to ensure you have the right plant for the right spot.

Make sure you know the conditions where you are planting and then find a plant that will thrive in that spot.

Indigenous plants look great in any garden, providing spectacular displays of colour and texture throughout the year.

Tall Bluebell (Wahlenbergia stricta)

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Masses of flowers peaking October–March

A spreading tree that grows 3m–10m high and 3m–5m wide

Grows 20cm–50cm high and wide

Large golden flowers from June–November

Plant in full to part sun, in well-drained soil

Plant in full sun and dry, well-drained soil

Snow Daisy-bush (Olearia lirata)

Common Heath (Epacris impressa)

Open shrub grows to 3m high and 1m wide

Growing 50cm–1m high, an abundance of red, pink or white flowers crowd along branches from March–November

Clusters of white, daisy-like flowers from September–December A shade lover that thrives in sheltered spots with well-drained soil

Requires moist, well-drained soils and grows in full to part sun

There are many indigenous plants ideal for Greater Dandenong.

For expert advice visit a local nursery or to download a copy of the Growing Biodiversity booklet visit greaterdandenong.com/natureandwildlife