Manningham Matters December 2014

ManninghamMatters December 2014

Manningham Carols by Candlelight: Friday 12 December p3 Share your views on the Draft Tunstall Square Structure Plan p4 Celebrating International Day of People with a Disability p7

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Message from the CEO One of the major goals of 2014 was to foster an environment of continuous improvement to empower staff, to creatively and effectively work together to improve how Council interacts with and works for the community, and identify ways to improve and streamline processes.

Part of the continuous improvement process is to better inform the community about the wide range of Council services available.

We are about to wrap up another year and amazingly Christmas is just around the corner, which means it is a good time to look back on what has been accomplished in the previous 12 months and reflect on what we would like to achieve in the New Year.

The 2015 Community Calendar, packaged with this edition of Manningham Matters and themed ‘Did you know?’, highlights the range of Council services provided to residents and community groups.

By definition, continuous improvement is gradual and never ending and I look forward with great optimism for what the next year will bring our wonderful community.

Whichever way your family and friends spend the holiday period, I hope that it is a happy, rejuvenating and prosperous time.

On behalf of the Councillors, Executive Management Team and staff at Manningham Council, I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy and safe New Year.

Joe Carbone Chief Executive Officer

Carbon tax and your rates As a result of the recent withdrawal of the carbon tax by the Australian Government, Council has committed to returning carbon tax savings to ratepayers via their 2015/16 rates notice.

As part of our 2012/13 Annual Budget, Council raised an additional $1.21 million to offset the forecast cost of the carbon tax on Council services and infrastructure. This increase was the equivalent of a 1.56 per cent increase in rates and charges, or an average of $27 for each property.

Since 2012, Council has returned approximately one third of the price increase ($420,000) to ratepayers through lower waste charges. For 2013/14, waste charges increased by 4 per cent compared to the forecast 6 per cent increase, and for 2014/15 there was a zero increase, compared to the forecast 6 per cent increase.

We are assessing the cost savings on Council budgets following the withdrawal of the carbon tax from 1 July 2014. It is proposed that any savings will be refunded as part of Council’s 2015/16 Budget process.

It is anticipated that the identified savings will be returned by a one off reduction in the 2015/16 rate rise and that ratepayers will see this through their 2015/16 rates notice.

For more information, call our Customer Service Desk on 9840 9333.

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EVENTS

Manningham Carols by Candlelight 2014 Friday 12 December, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm Ruffey Lake Park, George Street, Doncaster Pack a picnic rug and head down to Ruffey Lake Park to celebrate the festive season at the 33rd annual Manningham Carols by Candlelight. Celebrations include a family festival presented by Manningham Churches Working Together, a traditional carols program and a spectacular fireworks finale.

The main stage program will begin from 7.45 pm and will include a variety of spectacular stage performances, a chance to sing along to your favourite Christmas carols, plus a very special visit from Santa.

So come along and enjoy a wonderful night of family fun and entertainment.

Song books, LED safe flame candles and glow novelties will be available for purchase throughout the evening, along with a great range of food and drinks. Parking is available via King Street.

For more information, call 9840 9304 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/carols

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PLANNING

Eastern Golf Course Amendment Adopted

Plan for Green Gully Linear Park

Council has now adopted the Eastern Golf Course Amendment C101 to the Manningham Planning Scheme.

Council has endorsed a new management plan for Templestowe’s Green Gully Linear Park, which includes Jenkins Park and the Bronte Playspace, to protect its natural environment and improve cyclist and pedestrian connections within the popular park.

We now await the approval of the Minister for Planning, the Hon. Matthew Guy, to enable the Eastern Golf Course site to be redeveloped.

Mirvac is proposing that the site be developed for between 790 and 1005 different types of homes, with just over 20 per cent of the site set aside for public open space.

The development plan for the site retains significant native vegetation and provides for the protection of ‘Tullamore’, the stables and three heritage trees. It also provides pedestrian and cycling paths, as well as urban design features that promote energy efficiency, water conservation and improved storm water quality.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/c101-mirvac-proposal

Share your views on Draft Tunstall Square Structure Plan The Draft Tunstall Square Structure Plan is now on public exhibition and we invite you to share your views.

The draft plan has been developed in consultation with residents, traders, property owners and other community stakeholders and will provide direction for the future use and development of the activity centre and guide improvements to Tunstall Square.

Some of the key actions included in the Draft Tunstall Square Structure Plan are: •

Providing more commercial opportunities by rezoning land at 44 – 48 Tunstall Road to a commercial zone with a height limit of 13.5 metres

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Providing opportunities for ‘shop-top’ housing by introducing building heights up to 13.5 metres (four storeys) in the commercial centre

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Improving visibility of the centre by identifying two ‘gateway’ sites (up to 16 metres or five storeys) on Doncaster Road

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Creating a high quality public plaza by closing the one-way roadway off Beverley Street

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Improving the operation of the existing car parks, bicycle and pedestrian access to and within the centre, including a potential new pedestrian link from Monterey Crescent

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Improving public spaces with seating, lighting, landscaping, and business identification and way finding signage.

For more information or to view the draft structure plan and share your views, visit www.whatmattersmanningham.com.au or call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9129.

This consultation closes on Friday 19 December 2014.

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The Green Gully Linear Park Management Plan will guide the future use, development and maintenance of the park. Some of the key actions include extending the Green Gully Trail to link directly with the Mullum Mullum and Main Yarra Trails, upgrading the playspace at Jenkins Park and installing new fitness equipment, an automated toilet and new barbecue facilities. Additional planting, seating and car parking will also be provided.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ green-gully-linear-park

Mixed feeling for Doncaster Rail Report Council has welcomed the long awaited release of the Doncaster Rail Study Phase One Final Recommendations Report but has expressed reservations regarding some of the report’s findings.

While the report has some positive aspects, Council is extremely disappointed with the recommendation to terminate the line at Doncaster Park and Ride, and not Doncaster Hill, which by 2030 is expected to house more than 10,000 residents and 5,400 apartments, and commercial precincts that a station on the Hill would accommodate.

Members of the Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee at Parliament House presenting a petition with more than 4,000 signatures.

Council welcomes Public Transport Victoria’s announcement to undertake further investigation and work on alignment and station footprints, which could form Phase Two of the study.

Without rail infrastructure in the foreseeable future we look forward to further improvements and more capacity for buses to Manningham.

It was encouraging to see an announcement to commence works on Stage One of the Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street Bus Upgrade Project.

On a further positive note, Council acknowledges the report’s findings that the East West Link will not preclude a future Doncaster Rail line.

Council agrees that the rapid transit option is the most viable solution and looks forward to Doncaster rail being delivered by 2029, in accordance with Public Transport Victoria's statement.

For more information, visit www.doncasterrail.com or www.facebook.com/Doncasterrail

Being Prepared for a Heatwave Heatwaves have contributed to more deaths than any other natural disaster in Australia and it is an emergency that many people underestimate. So as we head into summer it is important to prepare and think about what to do during extreme heat.

How do I know a heatwave is coming?

What should I do during a heatwave?

The Department of Health will issue a Heat Health Alert when the average temperature (calculated from overnight and daytime temperatures) reaches or exceeds 30°C. You can monitor for an alert by:

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Look after yourself and keep in touch with others

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Keep cool – spend as much time as possible in cool or air conditioned buildings

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Drink plenty of water

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Tuning into television and radio weather forecasts

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Visiting www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/heatwavesalert

Stay out of the sun – if you must be outdoors, stay in the shade and wear a hat and light, loose fitted clothing

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Visiting www.bom.gov.au/vic

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Reading the newspaper weather forecasts

Try to reduce the heat inside your home – block out direct sunshine (if you are in a bushfire prone area make sure you still have a clear view outside to check for signs of fire)

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Consider ways to keep cool if the electricity goes out, e.g. soak your feet in cool water.

The Warrandyte Community Association’s Be Ready Warrandyte program also promotes awareness of heatwave and bushfire risks in the Warrandyte area. For more information on this program, call 9844 5855 or visit www.warrandyte.org.au

If you feel unwell in the heat, call your GP or NURSE-ON-CALL (1300 60 6024). For life threatening emergencies dial 000.

For more information on heatwaves, visit www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/heatwaves

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L – R: Jake Duncombe, Morgan Campbell, Mayor Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos, Nick Kilderry, Council’s Landscape Architect Nick Vincett and Wade Trevean from Enlocus.

Bulleen Bowl upgraded More than 200 avid skateboarders enjoyed the opening of the redeveloped Bulleen Bowl Skate Park at Swanston Reserve in Templestowe Lower on Saturday 25 October, with demonstrations from skateboarding professionals Jake Duncombe, Nick Kilderry, Morgan Campbell, Tom Rees, Steve Kelly and Mike Martin.

Known as one of Melbourne’s iconic skate parks, Council worked with local skateboarders and skate park designers Enlocus to redevelop the 32 year old facility. Works included fully enclosing and deepening the bowl and adding other skate elements, including a wall extension, car stopper ledge, jersey barrier and halfpipe corner.

The $136,000 project was funded by Council.

For more information on the Bulleen Bowl, call our Landscape and Leisure Team on 9840 9432.

Highball stadium a step closer The Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan has been adopted.

A key feature of the plan is to build a multi-use highball stadium that will include five sports courts and seating for up to 500 spectators. An additional 235 car parks will be provided throughout the reserve.

The design of the stadium is now being finalised to be included as part of a planning permit application.

It is welcome news for many local sporting clubs as the stadium will enable them to increase participation in a range of sports, including basketball, netball, gymnastics and badminton.

Aquarena Redevelopment Progressing The implementation of the final stages (four, five and six) of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Master Plan is now well underway.

The construction site has been established with temporary fencing and portables, changes made to vehicle parking and pedestrian access, and the health club has relocated to a temporary facility next to the Manningham Civic Centre.

The next phase of the 20 month project includes the construction of a new indoor plant room to service the existing indoor pools and the new warm water pool, which will be followed by the construction of a new health club, change rooms and an all abilities access sky bridge.

For updates, news and information on the day to day operations of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre facilities, programs and services, please visit www.aquarena.ymca.org.au For construction updates, please visit www.whatmattersmanningham. com.au

For example, the Warrandyte Basketball Association is operating at capacity at its home stadium at Anderson Creek Primary School, and has to split its competitions and training across nine stadiums, including three outside of Manningham. It is a similar story for the Park Orchards ‘Steelers’ Basketball Club.

The management plan also includes improvements to the existing hockey, bowls and tennis facilities, pedestrian and cycling access, as well as landscaping.

For more information, you can view the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan at www.manningham.vic.gov.au or call our Landscape and Leisure Team on 9840 9468.

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An artist's impression of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment.

EVENTS

International Day of People with a Disability People living with a disability in our community With International Day of People with a Disability coming up on Wednesday 3 December, we are celebrating the contribution of local residents living and working with a disability in our community.

One of the key objectives within our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2013 – 2017 is to explore local employment, training and volunteering opportunities to reduce the barriers experienced by people with a disability.

One resident who is working with a disability is Aileen Ng Sue Yin (pictured right). Aileen, who started working as a waitress at the family owned Indulgence Café at The Pines Shopping Centre in May this year, said she is very happy working there three days each week.

Indulgence Café Manager Shantha Nair said “It is a pleasure to have Aileen working with us here at Indulgence. She is a joy to have around and we are pleased to be able to offer her an environment where she feels comfortable and valued.”

Aileen is a participant of Onemda’s education and skill development programs for adults with an intellectual disability. Onemda is a not for profit organisation committed to advocating the needs of people with a disability, to enable them to live enriched lives and ensure they have the opportunity to develop skills and participate in their community.

Council is committed to advocating for greater local employment opportunities for people with a disability in the business sector and local community, and is working with local employers and key employment organisations to increase opportunities for people like Aileen.

Rick Kane, chairperson for the Board of Disability Employment Australia, said it is in our interest to increase the participation of people with a disability in mainstream employment.

“To achieve a fully inclusive labour market we need to lift community understanding that people with a disability can, and want to, work in real jobs at real wages,” Mr Kane said.

See the events calendar on page 8 for more information on the range of activities and events that are being held to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability. See page 11 for details on our newly adopted Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014 – 2017.

For more information about our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2013 – 2017, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au or call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9317.

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Manningham Events Calendar DECEMBER Wurundjeri environment seminar

International Day of People with a Disability – Launch Pad to Inclusion

Wednesday 3 December, 7.30 pm

Wednesday 3 December, 12 noon – 2.00 pm

Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel, Warrandyte

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson works as education manager for the Wurundjeri Tribe Council. In this presentation Uncle Bill will discuss traditional uses of food, fibres and tools, along with past, present and future projects that connect Wurundjeri to country and culture.

For more information, call 9840 9124.

Council together with local community organisations will be hosting an event to launch a series of free activities that will be happening across Manningham from Wednesday 3 December to Wednesday 10 December.

The launch will include key note speaker Rick Kane, chairperson for the Board of Disability Employment Australia, and people living with a disability telling their personal stories and journey to inclusion within their local community. Local residents living with a disability will also perform live acoustic music.

International Day of People with a Disability is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing.

For more information, visit www.idpwd.com.au Bookings: 9840 9317

Make your own sensory toys

To Speak or Not to Speak

Wednesday 3 December, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Friday 5 December, 1.40 pm and 7.30 pm

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Ted Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower

Relax in the sensory space and learn from the Australian Autism Association how to create and use multi-sensory toys. All ages welcome

This is the end of year performance for the Three Vowels Theatre, which includes participants from the Onemda, Araluen and Yooralla drama programs.

Saturday 6 December, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Bookings: 9858 2574

Bookings: 9842 1955

Dave Crawford is an educator of ecology and traditional Aboriginal culture. In this field trip Dave will join Uncle Bill Nicholson on a walk and provide a workshop opportunity for participants to try their hand at some traditional skills such as string making.

Sleep well with chronic illness

Buy and sell exchange: Toys, therapy resources and disability equipment

Aboriginal culture field trip

Bookings are essential, as places are limited. Please call 9840 9124.

Thursday 4 December, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm MC² (Manningham City Square), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster This free education program is designed for people living with a chronic illness to learn strategies for improved sleep. Presented by MS Australia.

Bookings: 9845 2765

Saturday 6 December, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Bulleen Heights School, 49 – 61 Pleasant Road, Bulleen All welcome.

To book a stall, or for more information, call 9858 2574.

TwYlight Christmas Dinner Disco Saturday 6 December, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm The Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen The YMCA TwYlight Christmas Dinner Disco is for people with a disability and includes a two course meal, live entertainment and much more.

Tickets $50 per person Bookings: 9848 5400

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Business

Environment

Community

Exhibitions

Playhouse

Y-Exercise class

Manningham Business Network

Monday 8 December, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Tuesday 9 December, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 139-153 Williamsons Road, Doncaster Y-Exercise is a program for people living with a disability to support regular exercise in a safe and encouraging environment.

Bookings: 9848 5400

Practical solutions for daily living Thursday 9 December, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Are you interested in learning about the latest tools and tips to help make life easier? Come along to this session and discover how occupational therapists at Manningham Community Health Service can help you to stay active and independent.

REAL Disco

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Did you know there is an independent, quick, effective and no or low cost service available to businesses to assist in resolving disputes with other businesses?

At this Manningham Business Network breakfast meeting, Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Geoff Browne, will discuss the role of the Victorian Small Business Commission, the services available and provide some tips on avoiding business disputes.

The Manningham Business Network is a non-partisan group established and run by and for its members, to provide a network of likeminded professionals who can offer their support and experience while promoting their services in a supportive environment.

For more information or to book, visit www.mbn.asn.au

#Selfie exhibition

Other People’s Money

Showing until Saturday 20 December

Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 December

Manningham Art Gallery, MC², 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

A collaborative exhibition by students and tutors, this annual exhibition promotes the talents of the local community engaged in the Manningham Art Studios.

This drama comedy, written by Jerry Sterner, traces the fate of the New England Wire and Cable, a business that has been operating for 73 years, with its Chairman Andrew Jorgensen at the helm for the last 38 years.

Wednesday 10 December, 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm

The company was founded by his forefathers and has for years provided jobs to many residents in the small Rhode Island town. The company is debt free, has a ‘gorgeous' balance sheet and lucrative stock.

Templestowe Memorial Hall, 11-13 Anderson Street, Templestowe Presented by REAL (Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure), this disco event is for people living with a disability, aged 18 years and over. Entry is by gold coin donation for non-members.

The play is set in the cut throat predator-prey style business world in which the key players fight for the principle on both sides of a corporate takeover.

Bookings: 0418 504 264.

Fit to Music Wednesday 10 December, 1.00 pm – 1.45 pm Pines Learning Centre, 1/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East This exercise and dance program is inclusive for all people with a disability and is hosted by Essential Skills.

Bookings: 9842 6726

Art Studios

This is a Tangled Web Theatre production.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm Admission is free.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery

Tickets: $25 adult, $22 concession.

For more information, visit http://tangledweb.com.au

Manningham Art Gallery is proudly supported

by Bendigo Community Bank.

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EVENTS DECEMBER Nature walk – What grass is that?

Manningham Carols by Candlelight

Thursday 11 December, 9.30 am

Friday 12 December 2014, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Do grasses all look the same to you?

Find out how to tell the difference between weeds and natives and how sedges and rushes are different from grasses.

Difficulty: easy to moderate Distance: 3 km Time: 2.5 hours Bookings are essential: 9840 9124 or email eepadmin@manningham.vic. gov.au Meeting points will be provided at the time of booking.

Ruffey Lake Park, George Street, Doncaster Celebrate the festive season at the 33rd annual Manningham Carols by Candlelight. The main stage program begins at 7.45 pm.

See page 3 for details.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/carols or call 9840 9304.

JANUARY Creative School Holiday Fun Monday 19 – 23 January MC² (Manningham City Square), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Send off the summer holidays with some fun filled art workshops at Manningham Art Studios.

This program is suitable for children aged six to 15 years.

For full program details and to enrol, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios

Australia Day celebrations at MC² Monday 26 January, 7.00 pm MC² (Manningham City Square), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Nature walk – What eucalypt is that?

Thursday 29 January, 9.30 am There are only a dozen or so eucalypts that are indigenous to our area and we will see most of them on this short walk. Learn some tips on how to tell them apart and find out where in the landscape they like to live.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 2 km Time: 2.5 hours Bookings are essential: 9840 9124 or email eepadmin@manningham.vic. gov.au Meeting points will be provided at the time of booking.

Come and celebrate Australia Day with a free community event at MC2 (Manningham City Square).

Family activities, entertainment and a sausage sizzle will begin from 7.00 pm. As the sun sets, kick back and relax in a complimentary bean bag and enjoy a movie screening on the forecourt under the stars.

For more information, please call 9840 9405.

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Explore Manningham this summer The warmer months are a great time to explore your local area and the range of attractions on offer in Manningham.

Visit one of Manningham’s local farmers markets for fresh, home grown produce, or spend some time browsing the beautiful and unique shops dotted around Manningham.

Christmas is especially a great time to shop local and support Manningham businesses.

Enjoy our beautiful parks and playspaces, or take a walk, or ride along one of Manningham’s picturesque nature trails.

You can also take advantage of the many cafés and restaurants in Manningham; ranging from the rural setting of Warrandyte to the more contemporary scene in Doncaster.

For more information on things to do in Manningham, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ visiting-manningham

New Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy Council believes that it is a fundamental right of every individual to have the opportunity to participate equally in society and be treated with respect, equality and dignity.

Our Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014 – 2017 was adopted during October and aims to promote an inclusive and harmonious community that celebrates diversity and ensures accessible services and facilities for people of all ages and abilities.

The strategy provides the framework to support Council to address human rights and social justice issues across a broad range of social policy areas including culture, faith, gender, disability, language, age and sexual identity.

For more information or to view the Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014 – 2017, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au

Kids Teaching Kids at Stiggants Reserve The health of the Yarra River and the protection of our local waterways is the focus of a new artwork which was installed at Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte, as part of the Kids Teaching Kids Love the Yarra event during October.

More than 200 primary school students took part in the event, a State Government initiative, which was opened by Hon. Ryan Smith, Member for Warrandyte and Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The program included a range of activities and workshops run by kids about river health and sustainability practice that will help conserve the Yarra River and its inhabitants into the future.

One of the activities involved artists Jeminah Reidy and Sioux Dollman and the construction of a platypus sculpture, which is now a feature of the Stiggants Reserve playground and celebrates Manningham's Green Wedge.

The sculpture was funded by the Bendigo Bank Community Grants Program and used recyclable plastic items, surrounded and shaped by layers of chicken wire, covered in cement and finished to make an attractive platypus design that blends harmoniously with the Warrandyte and Yarra River environment of Stiggants Reserve.

Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend More than 50 Manningham children and their parents took a fascinating journey back in time to traditional Aboriginal life as part of a school holiday event held in October at Pound Bend in Warrandyte.

Led by Wurundjeri cultural educators Uncle Bill Nicholson and Aunty Mandy Nicholson, the group followed the new interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend, enjoying a series of interactive challenges and traditional games along the way.

As part of the day, children learned a traditional Aboriginal dance and had the opportunity to inspect a range of Aboriginal artefacts.

For more information on the Wurundjeri Stories signage trail at Pound Bend, call our Cultural Services Unit on 9840 9246.

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Waste Collection over Christmas and the New Year Waste collection in Manningham will continue without interruption over the Christmas and New Year period. Your garbage, recycling and garden waste will be collected as usual according to your waste collection calendar.

Households often produce more garbage and recycling during the festive season. Please remember we will only collect material which is placed inside the bins. Overfull bins and excess waste will not be collected.

General waste

Hard waste and bundled garden waste

Excess garbage, polystyrene packaging and recycling, including wrapping paper, can be disposed of at the following locations. Please note that charges may apply.

Residents with a Council residential waste service are entitled to two ‘at call’ hard waste or bundled garden waste collections, or a combination of one hard waste and one bundled garden waste collection, per year. Bookings are essential.

Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Transfer Centre 638-648 Burwood Highway, Vermont South, Melway ref. 62 K9 Phone: 9262 6236 Banyule Waste Recovery Centre Corner Waterdale Road and Banksia Street, Heidelberg, Melway ref. 31 F4 Phone: 9490 4222 Nillumbik Recycling and Recovery Centre 290-304 Yan Yean Road, Plenty, Melway ref. 11 D1 Phone: 9433 3555

Garden waste only Manningham Garden Waste Recycle Centre Corner Blackburn and Websters roads, Templestowe, Melway ref. 34 D2 Phone: 9846 0579 Large amounts of garden waste and Christmas trees (smaller than 100mm in diameter) can be disposed of on Sundays only between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

For more information including a full list of accepted items, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/book To arrange your collection, call 9840 9333. Limits apply.

Donatable Goods Good quality clothing items, furniture, accessories, homewares, books and toys can be directly donated to your favourite charity store during store opening hours. Items must not be placed outside the charity store after hours.

Charity stores will not accept anything that is broken, damaged, torn or stained. If you wouldn't give it to a friend, please don't give it to a charity store.

Illegal Dumping If you witness someone dumping garden waste, household goods, cardboard, polystyrene or any other litter item in a public space, please record the location, date, time and car registration and report it to the Manningham Litter Hotline 1800 NO LITTER (1800 665 488).

Charges will apply.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/waste

Garden Waste Vouchers Available Garden waste vouchers are now available for residents living in the bushfire prone areas of Manningham, including Wonga Park, Warrandyte, Park Orchards and parts of Donvale and Templestowe.

Vouchers can be used at Manningham’s Garden Waste Recycle Centre, corner Blackburn and Websters roads, Templestowe on Sundays 30 November, 7 December and 14 December only.

Vouchers are available from the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, with a maximum of four vouchers for each household.

Conditions apply.

For more information on garden waste vouchers, call 9840 9333.

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Doncaster Reserve upgrade Following an upgrade to the Doncaster Reserve sports oval and pavilion earlier this year works have now started to install floodlighting within the reserve.

The reserve is home to the Yarra Valley Old Boys Football Club, Doncaster Cricket Club, Beverley Hills Junior Football Club and Doncaster Junior Football Club.

Reconstructing Tindals Road from Stintons Road to Mullum Mullum Creek Stage one of the Tindals Road reconstruction project to improve safety and traffic flow between Stintons Road to Mullum Mullum Creek is now complete.

The project has included upgrading the road between Mullum Mullum Creek and the first entrance to Donvale Christian College and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Tindals Road and Raymond Elliot Court.

The new floodlighting is being installed for training purposes for these clubs and is expected to be completed by the end of December.

As part of stage two works, a roundabout will be constructed at the Rainbow Valley Road intersection to improve vehicle access to Donvale Christian College, with the school intending to install a major entrance at this intersection to access a new car park as part of its master plan for the site.

Fitness equipment has been installed adjacent to the existing playground as part of the upgrade.

The road will also be widened to add a 1.5 metre wide bicycle lane in both directions and will include an underground drainage system, footpaths where possible along the road, line marking and street lighting upgrades. Stage two works will commence in early in 2015 and are expected to be complete by December 2015.

Concept plans are also being developed for a proposed brick score board and storage building at the reserve which is anticipated to be completed by April 2015.

The reconstruction of Tindals Road is part of Council’s Arterial Road Improvement Strategy.

Manningham Council… a year in review Every year we produce an Annual Report to provide an overview of how we have performed in the previous financial year.

Some of the highlights of the 2013/14 Annual Report include: We ended the year with a surplus of $13.20 million, the surplus was used to fund Council's extensive capital works program

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The Healthy City Plan 2013-2017 was endorsed

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A draft management plan for Mullum Mullum Reserve was developed

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We spent $100.90 million delivering services to our community

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Our website was redeveloped www.manningham.vic.gov.au

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Stage three of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment was completed

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65 capital works projects were completed

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Advocacy for Doncaster Rail

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The Bicycle Strategy 2013 and Open Space Strategy 2013 were adopted.

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For more information or to view a full copy of the Annual Report 2013/14, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333 to request a hard copy.

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YOUR WARDS AT WORK

Heide Ward Easing the risk of blackouts in Bulleen this summer

L – R: Director Community Programs Chris Potter, Kylie Durant from Manningham Community Health, Cr Michelle Kleinert, Sally Both from Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Council’s Social Planning and Development Officer Vicki Martinez, Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos, Sally Hall from Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local, Barbara Zeller from Doncare Community Services at the Bulleen Library.

Live Well Bulleen Live Well in Bulleen is a community strengthening project that is bringing together residents, businesses, government and community organisations to enhance opportunities, services and activities in Bulleen.

We are now asking you to share your views with Council on what is important for your community.

For more information and to share your views, visit www.whatmattersmanningham.com.au or call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9253.

Electricity distributor, United Energy is running a ‘Summer Saver Trial’ to try to reduce the risk of blackouts on the hottest days this summer.

Customers in eligible areas, including parts of Bulleen and Templestowe Lower, are encouraged to reduce the amount of electricity they use on certain days for the opportunity to be rewarded with $25. The Summer Saver Trial is completely voluntary.

For more information, visit www.unitedenergy.com.au

Koonung Ward Veggie Patch Kids Garden Harvest

L – R: Members of the Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Matthew Bremner, President Graeme Cook, 3rd X1 Captain and committee member James Considine, Cr Dot Haynes and Club Captain Peter Dickson at the site of the new cricket facility at Schramms Reserve.

Schramms Reserve cricket upgrade The cricket net training facilities at Schramms Reserve are being upgraded to include a synthetic surface, new perimeter fencing and retractable net dividers.

Schramms Reserve is home to the Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club, which is Manningham’s only district cricket club. The upgrade project is jointly funded

by Council and the Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club. With the cricket season well underway, the upgrade will be completed by the end of November.

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The Veggie Patch Kids garden, planted on the MC2 forecourt in the September school holidays, has produced fresh lettuce, kale, spinach and herbs, which have been donated to the Doncare Food Pantry.

As part of the Veggie Patch Kids program, the six raised garden beds will be relocated to local schools and community groups in Manningham early next year.

For more information, call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9132.

Mullum Mullum Ward 100 Acres celebration Members of the Park Orchards community have celebrated the region’s history with the installation of a commemorative seat at The 100 Acres Reserve.

The seat was initiated and built by members of the Park Orchards Lions Club and recognises four members of the Park Orchards community who were instrumental in securing The 100 Acres site as public open space and preventing it from being rezoned to residential land during the 1970s.

David Mayor, Kevin Smyth, Murray Bourchier and Frank Gibbons lobbied local, State and Federal politicians from 1972 to 1980 to prove the uniqueness of the natural bushland and importance of preserving it for future generations.

Thousands of people now get to enjoy the natural beauty of The 100 Acres Reserve each year by going on bushwalks, picnics or school excursions.

L – R: Cr Meg Downie, Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos, Murray Bourchier, Cr Dot Haynes, Cr Sophy Galbally and Cr Paul McLeish at The 100 Acres seat.

For more information on The 100 Acres Reseve, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/100-acres-reserve

Your Councillors Heide Ward

Koonung Ward

Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos (Mayor) jim.grivas@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0407 822 103

Cr Dot Haynes

Mullum Mullum Ward

dothaynes@ manningham.vic.gov.au

Cr Sophy Galbally (Deputy Mayor) sophy.galbally@ manningham.vic.gov.au

phone 0425 718 937

phone 0409 417 369

Cr Geoff Gough

Cr Stephen O’Brien

Cr Meg Downie

geoff.gough@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0412 345 081

stephen.obrien@ manningham.vic.gov.au

meg.downie@ manningham.vic.gov.au

phone 0448 147 238

phone 0428 502 839

Cr Michelle Kleinert

Cr Jennifer Yang

Cr Paul McLeish

michelle.kleinert@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0400 902 822

jennifer.yang@ manningham.vic.gov.au

paul.mcleish@ manningham.vic.gov.au

phone 0419 041 454

phone 0435 806 684

www.manningham.vic.gov.au

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Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year

Our Sites

The Manningham Civic Centre customer service desk is open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Community Directory www.manninghamdirect.com.au

Manningham Council www.manningham.vic.gov.au

Normal business hours will continue during the Christmas and New Year period, with the following exceptions:

Doncaster Hill www.doncasterhill.com Jobs at Manningham www.manningham.vic.gov.au/currentpositions

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Wednesday 24 December: Visit Manningham www.visitmanningham.com.au 8.00 am – 1.00 pm

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Thursday 25 December (Christmas Day): closed

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Friday 26 December (Boxing Day): closed

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Thursday 1 January: closed

Contacts

What Matters Manningham? www.whatmattersmanningham.com.au Manningham Function Centre www.manninghamfunctioncentre.com Manningham Business www.manninghambusiness.com.au MC Square www.manninghamcitysquare.com.au

Translation Services

in person Manningham Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Victoria 3108 postal address Manningham City Council PO Box 1, Doncaster Victoria 3108 hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Closed public holidays. phone 03 9840 9333 fax 03 9848 3110 email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au tweet twitter.com/manninghamcc facebook facebook.com/ manninghamcouncil

www.manningham.vic.gov.au For any urgent matters, please call our after hours service on 9840 9333.

Council Meeting Dates Annual Meeting of Council, Tuesday 2 December, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster Tuesday 16 December, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster Cover image: Celebrating International Day for People with a Disability.

L – R: Local resident Aileen Ng Sue Yin with Indulgence Café manager Shantha Nair.

Authorised by Joe Carbone, CEO, Manningham City Council, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108

Sustainable Manningham

Important Information

Manningham City Council cares about the environment. This issue of Manningham Matters is printed on Australian made, 100 per cent recycled Revive Laser Carbon Neutral paper using vegetable-based inks. This has helped reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by more than 12.1 tonnes CO2-e.

This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents.

Each sale of Revive Laser Carbon Neutral paper supports Landcare Australia.

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While every effort is made to ensure that information included in Manningham Matters is accurate at the time of publishing, details are subject to change. Manningham City Council and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without any flaw and therefore disclaims all liability for any errors, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on information contained in this publication.