Liverpool Life Autumn 2021

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AUTUMN 2021

L I V E R P O O L

LCC SIGNS HISTORIC DEED OF AGREEMENT WITH GANDANGARA Liverpool City Council and Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council have signed a historic Deed of Agreement to become co-creators and co-managers of two recreational sites – Apex Park in Liverpool and Phillips Park in Lurnea.

An official signing ceremony was held at Bigge Park, Liverpool. Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council Chief Executive Officer Melissa Williams and Chairperson Tony Scholes joined Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller and Liverpool City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Eddie Jackson in signing the agreement.

Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said Council was proud to be part of this historic working partnership which is

SUMMER OF LIVERPOOL Liverpool City Council has followed up the wildly successful NYE: Light Up The Sky fireworks spectacular (see Page 2) with the sold-out Love Summer picnic-style family friendly event series.

Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller, Gandangara Chairperson Tony Scholes, Council CEO Dr Eddie Jackson, Uncle Ivan Wellington (seated), Jestyn Nand and Gandangara CEO Melissa Williams.

the first of its kind between a local council and local Aboriginal land council in South West Sydney.

our parklands planning is a strong acknowledgement of this,” Mayor Waller said.

“Our First Nations People are an integral part of the social fabric of our community. Working with the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council to incorporate Aboriginal themes, designs and features into

“With planning already underway, residents across the Liverpool Greater Area will soon be able to enjoy these beautiful garden areas reflecting the spirit of cooperation and respect for Aboriginal history and culture.”

Love Summer was hugely popular among residents in and around Liverpool who turned out in big numbers to enjoy this new event over three weekends in Lakeside Park in Wattle Grove, Macleod Park in Prestons and Bigge Park in Liverpool’s CBD. Residents were treated to delightful delicacies from local food trucks and refreshing beverages from the beer garden. Stretched out on picnic

blankets, residents also listened to live tunes from talented local performers and watched a movie screening under the stars at the open-air cinema.

LIVERPOOL CELEBRATES AUSTRALIA DAY ONLINE Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Council’s annual Australia Day Awards Ceremony was held online for the first time ever.

the Year Elizabeth Habib, Citizen of

Liverpool’s 2021 Australia Day Ambassador, Olympic rower James Chapman joined Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller to present Australia Day Awards to individuals and small businesses making a difference in the local community.

“Our Australia Day Awards Ceremony was no less special despite normal celebrations at Woodward Park not able to take place this year,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said.

Jonathon Mayorga, Young Citizen of the Year

“We want to thank everyone who joined our virtual ceremony recognising local achievers raising the bar in health, environmental conservation, sport, business, culture and arts and the broader community.

STARTING 2021 WITH A BANG!

Liverpool City Council brought New Year’s Eve celebrations to backyards and driveways with a COVIDfriendly series of fireworks displays.

Liverpool was the only Council in Sydney to deliver fireworks celebrations residents could enjoy from the safety of their homes in a COVID-friendly responsible way.

The firework shows were held in Hammondville, Prestons, Casula, Sadleir, Hoxton Park and Moorebank.

“We were pleased to be able to bring the community together to toast the new year after a year like no other,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said.

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Longtime supporter of the Liverpool community, Elizabeth Habib was awarded Liverpool’s 2021 Citizen of the Year. Ms Habib was joined by nine other Australia Day Award recipients: Young Citizen of the Year – Jonathon Mayorga Senior Citizen of the Year – Harry Hunt OAM Sports Award – Gabor Fejszes Cultural and Arts Award – Claire Abrakmanov Fraser Environment Award – Paul Sillato Small Business Award – Mobility Masters Australia Small Business Award – Out of Office Espresso Health Award – Professor Jeremy Wilson AO Macquarie Award – Margaret Parker

NEW YEAR, NEW BINS!

Council is entering into a new domestic waste collection contract and you will soon have a new set of bins.

The changeover period from the old to the new will occur between mid-March and late June this year.

After receiving the new bins, please read the detailed instructions provided.

Old bins must be placed kerbside for disposal at the next collection day and will be taken for recycling.

If you need an additional bin contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 36 2170.

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INCLUSIVITY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME AT LOCAL PARKS New communication boards that support inclusive play have been installed at parks in the Carnes Hill Community Precinct and Casula Parklands to help people with disability, language barriers and vision impairment.

Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said the communication boards enhance the social experience and interaction between people of all backgrounds and abilities.

of people who speak a language other than English at home and report difficulty speaking English.

Council installed its first communication board at Collimore Park in Liverpool last year and is looking to install others across the local government area.

“Through simple pictorials that represent words and activities as well as Braille, anyone with a disability or anyone facing language barriers or limited expressive abilities can use the communication board to show what they would like to do and express how they feel,” Mayor Waller said.

Compared with the rest of Greater Sydney Liverpool has a higher number

THE 66TH BLAKE PRIZE EXHIBITION LAUNCHES AT CPAC

Leyla Stevens’ Kidung/Lament

Eddie Abd’s In Their Finest

The 66th Blake Prize was awarded to Sydney artist Leyla Stevens for her three-channel video work Kidung/Lament. Stevens was chosen among 86 finalists to take home one of Australia’s most longstanding and prestigious art prizes.

Hosted as a biennial event by the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC), The Blake Prize exhibition was launched via live stream with NSW Arts Minister the Honourable Don Harwin announcing the winner.

Other winners on the day were: •

The Blake Emerging Artist Prize: Eddie Abd for In Their Finest

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The Blake Established Artist Residency: Zanny Begg for Stories of Kannagi

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Empowering artists to engage with concepts of spirituality and religion, The Blake Prize has been an arts stalwart since 1951 and has never been more popular among Australian and international artists.

A record 1200 entries were received this year – a 56 per cent increase on entries received for The 65th Blake Prize in 2018. Among these entries was Green Valley artist Tom Yousif who submitted a UV ink-oncement representation of Ugallu, a lion-headed bird from ancient Mesopotamian culture.

The selected finalists will have their work shown at CPAC from 13 February to 11 April 2021.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Celebrate Women’s History Month at Liverpool City Library. Throughout March, Liverpool City Library will showcase women who have made a meaningful contribution to life in Liverpool. Brush up on the history of Liverpool through these fascinating stories!

COUNCIL MEETINGS

1 – 31 March

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Council has returned to in-person meetings at Council chambers. In terms of attendance this will be a hybrid model while Council adheres to the public health order in relation to COVID-19.

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NEW LIBRARY APP

SENIORS FESTIVAL 14 – 24 April

An exciting range of free programs will be happening at Liverpool City Library and Liverpool Regional Museum to celebrate Seniors Festival – from a Tai Chi class and memoir writing workshop to a performance by the Antegra Harmonics Choir. Throughout the week, there will also be a morning tea and museum tour for carers, information sessions on Seniors Rights and much more.

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Put the Library in your pocket with the new Liverpool City Library mobile app. You can access the Library collection 24/7 to reserve and renew items, and find and enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers, eComics, and eResearch databases. Now available via the Apple App store and Google Play.

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YOUTH WEEK 16 – 24 April

Celebrating the achievements and skills of the younger generation is what Youth Week is all about. In this spirit, Liverpool City Library is offering a collection of hands-on tech activities to inspire, engage and encourage collaboration and participation among young minds. Join us this year at the library to bring to life Youth Week’s 2021 theme ‘Together more than ever.’

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