The City July 2018

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Greater Dandenong’s Monthly Magazine

JULY 2018

NAIDOC Week PAGE 12

2018–19 Budget

City of Celebration

School Holidays

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Customer Service Centres Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Springvale Customer Service 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale Keysborough Customer Service Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre, Keysborough Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park All correspondence to: The City PO Box 200 Dandenong VIC 3175 Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au Phone: 8571 1000 Fax: 8571 5196

Mayor ’s message Welcome to the July edition of The City.

This is an important time of year for Council, as we sign off on our Budget for the next 12 months. Turn to page 3 and see a wrap of where your rates are expected to be spent over the next year.

Council is proud of residents’ efforts to recycle and protect the environment. For a reminder of what can be recycled and how to make the most out of Council’s waste collection services see page 7.

Mayor Cr Youhorn Chea

Greater Dandenong is a city of celebration, and we have one of our most popular events coming up in Springvale this month. Turn to page 8 to read about Snow Fest, then turn to page 9 to find out why we are the City of Celebration.

See page 12 to find out what we have planned for NAIDOC Week, then turn to page 13 for ideas on entertaining the kids these school holidays.

Thank you for reading and enjoy this month in our great city.

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My City Artist Naomi Bishop is enjoying time as an Artist in Residence at Heritage Hill. With a dedicated studio space, the Artist in Residency program encourages artists to step away from their usual surroundings for a period of intense focus on their work.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/arts to find out more about the program.

TIS: 131 450 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 Australian Animal Protection Society.............................. 9798 8415 RSPCA....................................................... 9224 2222 Nurse on Call................................ 1300 606 024

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Front Cover: (front to back) Jala Rigby, Nathan Taylor and Stewart Taylor are looking forward to celebrating NAIDOC Week in Greater Dandenong.

Picture: Hilton Stone.

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News

2018–19 Budget

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Key features of the Budget: ► $18.53

million for Springvale Community Precinct – stage two construction of the library/community hub (part funded by a State Government grant of $513,000)

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► $4

million towards Keysborough South Community Hub

► $3.72

million for road resurfacing

► $2.53

The City of Greater Dandenong’s 2018–19 Budget is a financially responsible plan for the city with a strong focus on delivering high quality community services and facilities.

Council adopted the Proposed Budget at the June 12 Council meeting following a period of community consultation.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Councillor Youhorn Chea said the 2018–19 Proposed Budget was an integral part of Council’s overall strategic planning framework and that it strived to maintain Council’s sound financial position.

“This budget will deliver on current commitments and Council’s investment in new priorities and direction established in the Council Plan 2017–21 (Revised 2018),” he said.

“Over the years, Council has invested significantly in improvements to infrastructure across the city and this year is no exception, with Council’s total capital expenditure for 2018–19 to be $59.91 million. A major highlight is $18.53 million towards the Springvale Community Precinct, including the new library and community meeting space.”

Mayor Chea said that Council was confident it could continue to manage the challenges associated with the State Government’s rate cap of 2.25 per cent whilst continuing to meet the service needs of the community and investing in infrastructure and asset renewal.

“Council is committed to managing expenditure growth and remain in a sound financial position whilst continuing to invest in community services and assets as well as our capital works program.”

Mayor Chea said that from now on property valuations would be conducted annually.

“Whilst rates have been capped at 2.25 per cent, rate capping is applied to the total rates that Council can raise and not at an individual property level,” he said.

million for building renewal

► $2.31

million for drainage works

► $2.15

million for the Springvale Road Boulevard Project design and implementation (stage two and three)

► $2

million for Thomas P Carroll Reserve Crowe Pavilion construction/refurbishment

► $1.85

million for local road design, upgrade and reconstruction program

► $1.75

million for footpath and kerb upgrades

► $1.5

million for Dandenong Park Master Plan implementation

► $1

million for Tatterson Park Master Plan implementation – off-street car park

► $1

million for Walker Street upgrade

► $850,000

for the Local Area Traffic Management program (partly funded by a State Government grant of $400,000)

► $815,000

for Robert Booth Reserve floodlighting (partly funded by a State Government grant of $100,000)

► $500,000

for Greaves Reserve tennis court resurfacing

“This means that not all ratepayers will see this figure reflected in their individual rates notice. The reality is that, depending on property values, the rates and charges for an individual property may be higher or lower than the 2.25 per cent increase.”

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Councillor Contacts Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea – Mayor 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 Roz Blades AM Ph/Fax: 9701 5821 0417 053 612 roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au

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

Pokies Play You Greater Dandenong Councillors are pictured with bumper stickers supporting the Alliance for Gambling Reform’s push for changes to pokies venues. Greater Dandenong residents lost more than $118 million last year to pokie machines, the highest per capita loss in the state.

These bumper stickers read “Pokies Play You” and help raise awareness about the extent of harmful gambling on our community.

For a free bumper sticker or brochure about the impact of harmful gambling phone 8571 1000. Visit www.pokiesplayyou.org.au for more information about the Alliance for Gambling Reform.

Paperbark Ward Cr Heang Tak Ph: 9548 2340 0403 072 291 heang.tak@cgd.vic.gov.au

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

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

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Red Gum Ward Cr Jim Memeti Ph/Fax: 9792 4683 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au

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

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

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Council Meetings MONDAY

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Council meetings are 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 at 225 Lonsdale Street Dandenong.

The July meetings will be held: Monday 9 July Monday 23 July

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The general public is always welcome to attend meetings, but did you know you can watch Council meetings live online via our web-cast 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 greaterdandenong.com/ councilmeetings

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Cr Angela Long The grounds around this pavilion cater to a number of sports including soccer, cricket and AFL football. There is also a new synthetic soccer pitch behind the pavilion which will be well utilised. The pavilion was funded by all three levels of government including $4.8 million from the Federal level, $480,000 from the State Government and Council contributed the balance ($6.2 million) of the $11.48 million project.

The new Ian Tatterson Pavilion at Tatterson Park is a great asset, not only for the residents of Keysborough, but also for our whole city. There are eight change rooms on the ground floor, and a reception room and boardroom on the second floor which can be hired out by the public.

Right next door to the pavilion is Springers Leisure Centre, which is another great community asset. The multi-purpose, multi-sport indoor facility has great programs open to everyone. Sports you can play here include basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and futsal. The facility also has the ability to host a number of other functions, such as cultural festivals, birthday parties, weddings, concerts and sporting events. If you would like to book the centre, or find out more about the programs on offer phone 9701 5900.

Major features of this new community space will include a nature play area, climbing structures, table tennis area, fitness area as well as a range of other amenities.

The area is located next to the existing Noble Park Skate Park at Ross Reserve, across the road from Aubrey Moss Memorial Gardens and near the Noble Park Aquatic Centre. Once complete it will increase the amount of open space available to the local community and enhance the leisure and recreation opportunities on offer.

These works will no doubt complement further works that Council intends to undertake as part of the Ross Reserve Master Plan implementation.

I am pleased to announce that in the 2018–19 Budget there is $50,000 set aside to upgrade Tatterson Park’s children’s insect play park. It is a very popular park not only for children, but also for parents as it is situated far away from major roads, which makes it safer for children to play. The insect park has barbecue and picnic facilities and makes for a wonderful day out for the whole family.

If you wish to contact me on any Council related matters plese email me at angela. long@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 9795 6574 or 0466 004 616.

Cr Heang Tak

► Paperbark Ward I’m delighted to see that the open space area under the sky rail at Noble Park is taking shape to create an attractive and useable area for local residents to enjoy. Construction of the Heatherton Road community space, on the corner of Heatherton and Lightwood roads, commenced in late May.

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The shared walking and cycling path in this space is also being developed and will eventually go all the way from Caulfield to the Eastlink Trail in Yarraman. It is exciting to see this area being transformed into something the community can enjoy.

I’m also pleased to report that the City of Greater Dandenong’s 2018–19 budget will continue to deliver on Council’s commitment to provide quality services and facilities to our residents.

Among the budget highlights is $1 million towards the Tatterson Park Master Plan implementation for stage two off-street car parking. These proposed works will complement recent works undertaken at Tatterson Park to make it a premier multi-purpose sporting hub, including construction of a new pavilion and synthetic soccer pitch and a range of state-of-the-art amenities.

If you would like to contact me about a local issue please email heang.tak@cgd. vic.gov.au or phone me on 0403 072 291.

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Working for You

Greening our city Greater Dandenong residents are invited to help green the city as part of National Tree Day and other tree planting activities.

Greater Dandenong’s National Tree Day celebrations will this year be held on Sunday 29 July at Dandenong Wetlands in Stud Road. In addition to tree planting, the day will feature a range of educational activities for families including freshwater macroinvertebrates, bird watching and native fish displays, as well as a free barbecue.

Last year, the community helped plant more than 20,000 indigenous seedlings in local reserves including 3,500 seedlings planted on National Tree Day. There are many benefits to participating in planting days – not only does it help the environment, it is good for your health and a great way to spend time with your family.

Residents are invited to participate in any or all of the upcoming planting events: ► Fotheringham

Reserve, Meet at Pyke Street, Dandenong, on Sunday 22 July, from 10am–1pm.

► Hidden

Grove Reserve, Hidden Grove Boulevard, Keysborough, on Saturday 28 July, 10am–1pm.

► National

Tree Day at Dandenong Wetlands (park at Dandenong Stadium, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong North, and follow the signage) on Sunday 29 July, from 10am–1pm.

► Leon

Trembath Reserve, Meet at playground near Ronald Avenue, Ellt Crescent, Noble Park, on Sunday 12 August from 10am–1pm.

Participants are asked to wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes, and to bring their own gloves. Events will be cancelled in adverse weather. All planting events are followed by a free barbecue lunch, bookings are essential for catering purposes.

For more information, or to book, phone 8571 1702.

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Cat owners do the right thing Cat owners in Greater Dandenong pounced at the opportunity to get their cats desexed at a heavily discounted fee when The Lost Dogs’ Home’s mobile pet care van set up in Burden Park, Springvale.

Paperbark Ward Councillor Roz Blades said the two day event was a big success, with 60 local pet owners paying $60 to have their cats desexed. The fee also included microchipping and animal registration until April 2019.

“We want our residents to be responsible pet owners, and we want to make it easier for them to do the right thing. There are many benefits to desexing your cats, including reducing the stray cat population when unwanted litters of kittens are left to fend for themselves. Desexing can also have medical benefits for cats.”

Visit greaterdandenong. com/animals for more information.

Community Calendar

Recycling Station rollout Recycling stations have now been rolled out at all City of Greater Dandenong Customer Service Centres.

Residents can now visit the Council’s customer service centres at Dandenong, Springvale, Keysborough and Noble Park to dispose of household items that are not accepted as part of the kerbside waste collection service. The items that can be disposed of at the recycling stations include household batteries, mobile phones, CDs and DVDs, and light globes.

The first recycling station was installed in the City of Greater Dandenong Civic Centre in June 2016 and has been well received by the community.

Council has now installed stations at three other customer service centres to make it easier for residents to recycle these items. The materials are collected and transported to reprocessing facilities.

The introduction of this service will help Greater Dandenong residents transition to the State Government’s ban on e-waste to landfill, due to be in place by mid-2019. The ban includes the above items, as well as other household electrical and battery operated appliances.

Business as usual for the city’s recycling services Greater Dandenong residents are reminded that it is business as usual for recycling services in the city, with kerbside recycling services to remain unchanged.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Councillor Youhorn Chea said that kerbside recycling services would continue to operate as normal despite recent pressure faced by the recycling industry.

“Greater Dandenong residents have a great record when it comes to recycling,” Mayor Chea said.

“Council encourages residents to keep doing the right thing and to continue to recycle as usual by placing recyclable materials in their yellow-lidded bin.

“There’s never been a better time for residents to think about the benefits of recycling and to help reduce the amount of rubbish that gets sent to landfill. They can do this by minimising their waste where possible, continuing to recycle as usual and ensuring that they are familiar with which items they can and can’t recycle.”

Mayor Chea encouraged residents to continue to place all recyclable materials in their yellowlidded bins, which are collected fortnightly.

“Simple measures such as placing glass jars and bottles, cans, plastic bottles and containers and cardboard loosely into your recycling bin can make a significant difference,” he said.

“Any measures that reduce the amount of rubbish we send to landfill result in good news for the environment.

It’s just a case of taking a moment to think about what can and can’t be recycled and placing objects into the correct bin.”

Residents are reminded to place their bins on their nature strip the night before collection to avoid missing their collection.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ waste for more information.

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The recycling stations are located at the City of Greater Dandenong’s customer service centres at: ► Dandenong:

Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, open from 8.30am–5pm Monday to Friday.

► Springvale:

397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale, open from 8.30am–5pm Monday to Friday.

► Keysborough:

Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre, Cheltenham Road, Keysborough, open from 9am–5pm Monday to Friday and 9am–1pm Saturday.

► Noble

Park: Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-32 Buckley Street, Noble Park, open from 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, visit greaterdandenong.com/waste

Artists with asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds are invited to apply to be a part of the Home exhibition at Walker Street Gallery.

Now in its fourth year, Home presents works that celebrate the important contribution refugee and asylum seekers make to the cultural and social fabric of Australia.

Five artists will be shortlisted from the applications received, and each will receive financial support of $1000 (courtesy of IKEA Springvale) for the creation and delivery of new artworks.

Applications are due by Sunday 15 July and the exhibition will be held at the Walker Street Gallery from 18 October. Visit greaterdandenong.com/ homeexhibition for more information and to submit an online application.

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Iconic locations open their doors for

OPEN HOUSE 2018

Award-winning winter wonderland returns to Springvale

“To market, to market, to buy a fat pig Home again, home again …”

Have you ever noticed the poetry etched into the paving near the Walker and Thomas Street entrances to the Dandenong Civic Centre?

The paving pattern, which was developed in collaboration with writer and artist Paul Carter, is just one of the many design and architectural features of the City of Greater Dandenong’s state-ofthe-art Civic Centre and adjacent Harmony Square.

This is just one of the iconic locations in the city that will be showcased as part of Open House Melbourne 2018, to be held on the weekend of 28–29 July. This year tours will be held at: Dandenong Town Hall and Drum Theatre Built in 1890, the Dandenong Town Hall is a wonderful example of a Victorian 19th century town hall.

Redeveloped into the 521 seat Drum Theatre in 2006, the building is a wonderful marriage of old and new architecture.

St James Anglican Church St James Anglican Church Built in 1864, the church is the oldest un-modified building in Dandenong and continues to welcome congregations to services each week.

Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Benga House – built in 1936 for local doctor Ian Hart and his wife Dorothy, Benga House was one of the largest and most expensive houses built in the Shire of Dandenong at the time. It was extended in 1952, but the 1930s character was maintained.

Laurel Lodge – owned and built in 1869 by noted building contractor Robert Huckson, Laurel Lodge is Dandenong’s reminder of the 19th century.

Harmony Square and Dandenong Library Completed and opened in 2014, the new $65 million municipal building in central Dandenong features a state-of-the-art library, Civic Centre and Council Chambers, as well as the modern open plaza of Harmony Square. There are a number of references to the local indigenous landscape throughout the building and civic square.

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Visit greaterdandenong.com/ visit for more information.

The heart of Springvale will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the 2018 Springvale Snow Fest on Sunday 29 July.

Now in its sixth year, the awardwinning event is one of Greater Dandenong’s most popular community festivals and is expected to attract up to 42,000 people.

The streets will be filled with 80 tonnes of snow transported directly from the slopes of Mt Buller. There will be a range of family-friendly attractions and entertainment including free entry into two snow play areas, ice sculpting, the Howling Huskies performing and posing for photos, amusement rides and attractions (ranging in price from $2–$6), live stage shows and roving performers, brand new decorations, food and market stalls and a new dining area. The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 6.50pm.

There will be free parking at the number 8 car park (off Balmoral Avenue) as well as outside the Springvale Town Hall.

Visitors should note there will be road closures at Windsor, Buckingham and Balmoral avenues.

Springvale Snow Fest 2018 will be held on Sunday 29 July from 12pm–7pm at the corner of Buckingham and Balmoral avenues, Springvale.

For more information, visit greaterdandenong.com/ snowfest

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CELEBRATION

The City of Greater Dandenong is home to some of Melbourne’s most well attended and popular cultural festivals.

Officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, with residents hailing from 157 different nations, Greater Dandenong is quickly establishing a reputation as the city of celebration.

The City of Greater Dandenong now hosts almost 100 festivals and events each year, a true celebration and acknowledgement of our city’s cultural diversity and strong sense of community.

Events include Lunar New Year in Springvale – one of Melbourne’s biggest cultural festivals which celebrates Asian culture and attracts up to 70,000 people each year.

The Council-led festivals are gaining a huge community following and have been recognised by major tourism and event awards. Snow Fest was named the Best Tourism Event in Victoria, while the Australia Day Festival was announced the Best Community Event in Victoria at last year’s Australian Event Awards.

Last year Springvale Snow Fest was attended by more than 40,000 people, the New Year’s Eve event in Harmony Square attracted more than 12,000 people and the Australia Day Festival saw 10,000 people enjoy a fantastic day out at Dandenong Park.

Festivals and events are a great way to activate Council venues, shopping precincts, suburbs and parks and they also generate a strong sense of community pride.

Council also runs nine festivals of its own which include the Australia Day Festival, Sunset Cinema, Sustainability Festival, Autumn Fest, Springvale Snow Fest, the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival, Little Day Out, Carols in the Square and New Year’s Eve.

The youth market will feature a range of products made by young people from local secondary schools, community groups and youth entrepreneurs. Local talent and entertainment will be showcased on the Youth Stage.

There will also be family friendly activities.

For more information, visit youth.greaterdandenong. com or phone 9793 2155.

New Year’s Eve fireworks

Visit greaterdandenong.com to find out more about the rich array of festivals and events celebrated in the City of Greater Dandenong.

FReeZA Snow Fest Youth Market and Stage The FReeZA Snow Fest Youth Market and Stage will be a highlight of the 2018 Springvale Snow Fest.

Christmas in Harmony Square

Harmony Square Survey Council is seeking community feedback and opinions on events held in Harmony Square.

Events held in the Dandenong space annually include Carols in Harmony Square, New Year’s Eve, Sunset Cinema and Deckchair Movies.

The online survey will look at how to improve attendance and the quality of events. Visit greaterdandenong.com before July 14 to share your thoughts.

or more information email F events@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1000.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

What’s On July 2018 MONDAY

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30 31 ► Library

Tech Assist Dandenong Library 10am–12pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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to Sew Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue 12.30pm–2.30pm Ph: 9548 3972

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Probus Club of Noble Park and Dandenong Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9546 2346

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Evening View Club Dandenong RSL, 44–50 Clow Street 7pm Ph: 9795 1222

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Wiggles Drum Theatre 10am and 12.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

Speed Crunch Box Rebooted Drum Theatre 11am and 1pm Ph: 8571 1666

► B allroom

Dancing Keysborough Senior Citizen’s Hall, 352 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough 8pm–11pm (every Thursday) Ph: 0428 549 995

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knitting class (with coffee and fellowship) Brand New Day, 211 Foster Street East, Dandenong 11am–2pm (every Monday) Ph: 8774 3130

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Probus Club of Sandown Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park, 10am Ph: 9791 6807 Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

Circus Crew School Holiday Program Drum Theatre 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666

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Program Dandenong Library 6.30pm–8.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920

Storytime Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920

and District Diabetes Support Group Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 2pm Ph: 9546 2346

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Time Springvale and Dandenong Libraries 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920 2 Peer Study Dandenong Library 4pm-6pm Ph: 1300 630 920

Circle – Advanced Dandenong Library 6pm–7.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920 Series Springvale Library 6.30pm–8pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Committee Meeting Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Noble Park 7.30pm Ph: 0407 325 030

in July Drum Theatre 10.30am–11.45am Ph: 8571 1666

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Park Country Women’s Association General Meeting Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Noble Park 10am–12pm Ph: 9547 7261

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Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

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Literacy – Intro to Internet 9.30am–11.30am Ph: 1300 630 920

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in Residence Exhibition launch Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong Ph: 9793 4511

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Park Community Action Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Noble Park 6pm Ph: 0414 274 878

Playgroup Dandenong Library 12.30pm–2.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Exhibition Opening Walker Street Gallery, Dandenong Ph: 9706 8441

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Dandenong Environment Group Dandenong Wetlands, Stud Road, Dandenong North 9.30am Ph: 8571 1702

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Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station 8am–2pm Ph: 0438 303 939

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Contact: City of Greater Dandenong Ph: 8571 1000 Drum Theatre Ph: 8571 1666 Dandenong Library Ph: 1300 630 920 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Ph: 9793 4511 Jan Wilson Community Centre Ph: 9795 9279

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Australia: Madame Butterfly Drum Theatre 7.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

Australia: Madame Butterfly Drum Theatre 7.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

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Chi Qi Gong Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46–50 Queens Avenue 9am and 10am (every Sunday) Ph: 9548 3972

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre Ph: 8571 1436 Springvale Library Ph: 1300 630 920 Springers Leisure Centre Ph: 9701 5900

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Playgroup for Families Seeking Asylum Dandenong Library 11am Ph: 1300 630 920

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Fun at the Library Springvale Library 11am Ph: 1300 630 920

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Aussie Rhythm and Jazz Association Third Anniversary Dance Event 352 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough 8pm Ph: 0421 983 862

SnowFest

Cultural Tours Ph: 8571 1666

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of Mercy English Tutoring Dandenong Library 11am Ph: 1300 630 920

Think Tank: Fidgets in Motion Dandenong Library 3pm Ph: 1300 630 920

Dandenong Market Ph: 9701 3850

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Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station 8am–2pm Ph: 0438 303 939

► Springvale

Snow Fest Buckingham Avenue, Springvale 12pm–7pm

Send your event listings to news@cgd.vic.gov.au List your community event online at greaterdandenong.com/ eventlistings

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Artwork brings colour and life to Dandenong’s Indian Cultural Precinct Three large scale artworks have transformed Victoria’s first Indian Cultural Precinct in Dandenong as part of a street art program commissioned by Council.

Three significant sites, located near Halpin Way and Mason Street in Dandenong, now feature vibrant and contemporary public art that celebrates the Indian and subcontinent flavour of the area.

► Mason

Street Carpark: a mural by Rowena Martinich and Geoffrey Carran features textile themed Indian colour and vibrancy and pays homage to Little India’s traders.

► Halpin

Way, former substation: internationally renowned Melbournebased artist Julian Clavijo has painted a mural of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Street: a mural by Springvale raised artist Mike Eleven celebrates Greater Dandenong’s 2018 Australia Day Young Leader of the Year recipient Aishwarya Pokkuluri, who has been recognised for her volunteer work and for giving Greater Dandenong’s most vulnerable and marginalised young people a voice.

In 2015 the Victorian Government announced plans to create Victoria’s first-ever Indian Cultural Precinct in Dandenong.

A taskforce was established soon after and has played an instrumental role in driving the creation of the Dandenong Indian Cultural Precinct Framework.

The City of Greater Dandenong is home to approximately 12,400 first generation Indian residents.

A portrait of Gandhi painted by Julian Clavijo.

Geoffrey Carran and Rowena Martinich in front of their mural.

NAIDOC Week celebrations Council proudly celebrates these links during NAIDOC Week, which runs from Sunday 8 July to Sunday 15 July.

Under the theme Because of her, we can!, NAIDOC Week celebrations nationally will focus on the strong role indigenous women play in our society as leaders, trailblazers and social change advocates.

The City of Greater Dandenong has a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history that dates back thousands of years.

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NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day of Observance Committee and can be traced back to the emergence of groups in the 1920s who sought to raise awareness about indigenous communities.

This week is an important occasion, but not just for the indigenous community. It provides us all with an opportunity to celebrate and promote a greater understanding of the peoples, cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

During NAIDOC Week Council will hold several celebrations and events that the whole community is invited to attend.

Visit greaterdandenong.com for more information about events that Council is supporting.

Community Calendar

Bring on winter school holiday fun Getting the kids out and about during the winter school holidays will be easy this year with a wide range of events on offer in Greater Dandenong.

Visit greaterdandenong.com for a full list of events, but in the meantime here are some highlights: WEEK 1 Stop Motion Animation workshop Springvale Library Tuesday 3 July at 2pm Age: 12+ Cost: Free Bookings 1300 630 920 Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Tour Drum Theatre Wednesday 4 July at 10am, 12.30pm 2.30pm and 5pm Cost: $31.50 Bookings 8571 1666 Lego Challenge workshop Dandenong Library Wednesday 4 July at 2pm Age: 8–12 Cost: Free Bookings 1300 630 920 Yoga fun for Kids Springvale Library Friday 6 July at 2pm Age: 5+ Cost: Free Bookings 1300 630 920

WEEK 2 Little Devils Circus Workshop Drum Theatre, Monday 9 July at 10.30am–12.30pm Age: 5–12 Cost: $7 Bookings 8571 1666

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Kitchen Kids Rule Heritage Hill, Wednesday 11 July at 11am–12.30pm Age: 6-12 Cost: $7 Bookings 8571 1666 Cartooning workshop Dandenong Library, Wednesday 11 July at 2pm Age: 8-12 Cost: Free Bookings 1300 630 920

Indoor paintball Council’s Youth and Family Services will also host a range of activities via their Winter Chills Holiday Program, including a cooking workshop, go karting, indoor paintball, ice skating, a hip hop workshop and basketball tournament. Visit youth. greaterdandenong.com

Did you know that when you park on-street, you must leave at least three metres of clear road space for other vehicles to pass?

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The City of Greater Dandenong is reminding motorists that when parking next to a continuous dividing line or dividing strip, they must be parked at least three metres away. Where there is no dividing line or strip, then motorists must leave at least three metres of road space alongside their vehicle. The only exception to this rule is where there is signage indicating that parking is permitted.

This road rule helps ensure that there is enough room for other vehicles to pass, particularly emergency service vehicles.

Immunisation Timetable – July 2018 Date

Time

Location

Monday 2 July

4pm–6.30pm

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

Tuesday 10 July

10am–11.30am

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

Wednesday 11 July 4pm–6.30pm

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

Monday 16 July

1pm–1.45pm

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

Monday 16 July

4.30pm–6pm

Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

Wednesday 25 July 10am–12pm

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

Saturday 28 July

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

10am–11.45am

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For the love of bees Damir Hasanbegovic is a reluctant business owner but a passionate beekeeper, and it’s the latter that has led to the popularity of 100 Pure Honey 4U. “Beekeeping has been a hobby of mine for most of my life,” said Mr Hasanbegovic, who is based in Noble Park but learned the practice from his grandfather growing up in Bosnia.

Celebrating Melbourne’s south east More than 600 people gathered at Government House recently to celebrate the achievements and diversity of Melbourne’s south east.

Hosted by the Governor of Victoria the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, community members and business leaders from suburbs across the south east joined together to celebrate the region.

Also at the event were representatives of South East Melbourne (SEM) a group that was created in 2017 to help drive growth and prosperity in the area, which covers Greater Dandenong, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Kingston, Monash and the Mornington Peninsula.

Today the group works to advocate on behalf of the 1.2 million residents, and the many businesses that operate in the corridor.

Melbourne’s south east generates nearly half of Victoria’s manufacturing output and is considered the heartland of manufacturing in Victoria. The region also accounts for 25 per cent of employment opportunities in Melbourne.

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“People have been asking me to teach them, to buy my honey and to remove or maintain beehives on their properties. With beekeepers going into retirement, there’s a demand for what I do and for good honey.”

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews attended the event, along with SEM chairman Simon McKeon and Greater Dandenong’s own Aishwarya Pokkuluri.

Ms Pokkuluri, 22, was earlier this year named as the Young Leader of the Year at Council’s Australia Day Awards, and spoke on behalf of the community at the event.

Mr McKeon said the event was a night of celebration.

“South east Melbourne is a diverse region with more than 1.2 million residents, many of whom have come here from across the globe to make their home, raise families and create jobs as well as seek and create opportunities,” he said.

Mr Hasanbegovic runs ‘host programs’ where he takes care of hives around Victoria. The bees are registered under his name but the hives reside in other people’s gardens.

“The local host gains the benefits of learning from myself and the bees at work. Bees pollinate growing plants and flowers, and a lot of fruit and vegetables like pumpkin, cucumber and apple need bees to cross pollinate them.

The fact that the global population of bees is declining is a problem for humans – we could see foods disappearing off the menu permanently.”

Mr Hasanbegovic is currently focussing on establishing a workshop to package honey in larger quantities and to build wooden hives from recycled timber in Dandenong.

Visit southeastmelbourne.org to find out more.

or honey, beekeeping F and educational enquiries email 100purehoney4u@ gmail.com or phone 0413 861 313.

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Wheelchair Sports Expo Net Set Go Youngsters looking to learn how to play the game of netball can take part in a junior program at the Gloria Pyke Netball Centre.

“Getting involved in sports helps people with disabilities to get out there, participate and make new friends,” Mr Ogunyemi said.

Net Set Go is a learn to play program for five to eight year olds that aims to be a fun way to teach the skills needed to play netball.

Sessions are held at 10am every Saturday from 21 July. Cost is $2 per session and registrations will be taken at the first session.

For information email admin@netballdandenong. com.au or phone 9794 6168.

Dandenong resident Peter Ogunyemi encourages people to attend a Wheelchair Sports Expo.

Community Art Show Noble Park Community Centre is launching its 2018 Art Show with a call out for entries.

Past artists and committee members will attend the launch event and talk about the long-running show, which gives artists of all experience levels a chance to exhibit their work.

All members of the community are welcome to attend the event, and artists who want to enter the show can pick up entry forms on the day.

The launch will be held at Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park, on Thursday 2 August at 10am. Visit nobleparkcommunitycentre. org.au for more information.

A Wheelchair Sports Expo will be held in the City of Greater Dandenong on 14 July to encourage people with a disability to get involved in wheelchair sports.

The expo is an initiative driven by the City of Greater Dandenong in partnership with Disability Sport and Recreation and the YMCA. It will showcase a range of wheelchair sports including basketball, AFL, tennis, rugby, handball and badminton.

Dandenong resident Peter Ogunyemi, who is heavily involved in wheelchair sports, has been instrumental in driving the event.

Mr Ogunyemi is the captain and coach of the Hawthorn wheelchair football team and has played wheelchair basketball for many years. He recognised that there was a need to provide more opportunities for people to become involved in wheelchair sports in Greater Dandenong so he approached Council with the idea to run a local event.

“Getting involved in sports helps people with disabilities to get out there, participate and make new friends,” Mr Ogunyemi said.

“I encourage people who live in the region to come long, there is a lot to gain from the day. Being involved in sport has made me what I am today.”

Mr Ogunyemi, who was born in Nigeria, first came to Australia in 2000 for the Paralympic Games in Sydney but was unable to compete due to an injury.

He returned to Australia in 2001 and settled in Melbourne. He has been involved in wheelchair sports ever since.

The Wheelchair Sports Expo will be held at Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough, on Saturday 14 July from 10am–1pm followed by a barbecue lunch.

For more information, phone Council on 8571 1000, email mxdoyl@cgd.vic.gov.au or visit greaterdandenong.com

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SUNDAY 29 JULY 2018 12PM-7PM Corner Buckingham and Balmoral avenues, Springvale

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