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Free masks for vulnerable Priceline Pharmacy’s Watergardens store is stepping up its community assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pharmacy has applied for a Victorian government scheme, which will give it the ability to hand out free masks to the most vulnerable people in the community. The store was expecting stock late last week. Watergardens Priceline Pharmacy proprietor Nicole Lentini said it was a terriic feeling to be able to help the community at a time of great need and the store wouldn’t be limiting the assistance to masks. “I am so grateful to be in a position where improving people’s health outcomes is my main job,” Ms Lentini said. “I think it is so important that people know they can reach out to us, for medication delivery, masks, hand sanitisers, or even just a few items from the local grocery store if they can’t leave the home or are self isolating. “Delivery is free for medications as the government subsidises the cost for people to stay at home and remain safe.” Tate Papworth
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Hard lockdown begins Tate Papworth housands of Brimbank workers could be let without jobs ater strict Stage 4 restrictions came into efect this week. On Sunday Premier Daniel Andrews declared a ‘State of Disaster’ for Victoria and announced a rat of new restrictions, including an 8pm curfew and a ive kilometre radius for exercising and shopping. Intimate partners will still be able to visit each other. Takeaway and food delivery options will also
continue. “he only reason to be out of your home between the hours of 8pm and 5am is to get care, to give care, or to go to and from work or be at work,” Mr Andrews said. “We can no longer have people visiting others. We can no longer have people simply out and about for no good reason whatsoever. “Anybody breaking that curfew, you run the risk of being caught and run the risk of being ined,” he said. hose who are caught louting the rules face a $1652.
A host of further restrictions impacting jobs and businesses were to be announced on Monday, ater Star Weekly went to press. It comes as Brimbank’s virus count continues to mount. As of Sunday night there were more active cases in Brimbank than any other area of Australia, with the total of 735 – six ahead of Wyndham. Outbreaks across the municpality have also continued to grow. he troubling outbreak at the Ardeer-based Estia Aged Care Facility had climbed to 106
cases while 85 cases have been linked to the JBS abattoir in Brooklyn. A newer outbreak at Catholic Regional College in Sydenham had also climbed to 18 cases as of Sunday night. Mr Andrews said the tough new restrictions were needed to stop the spread of the virus in a quicker manner. “I’m not prepared to accept that or accept days and days and days of hundreds of cases and more and more death,” he said. “Six weeks versus a slower strategy. “A much, much slower strategy that takes up to six months.”
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We need a name for the exciting new health and wellbeing hub that will replace the tired and ageing St Albans Leisure Centre. The new hub will be a vibrant and welcoming multi-generational health and wellbeing hub our community needs and wants with: • a state-of-the-art aquatic and leisure facility • two water slides • a 50m, ten lane competition pool
Suggest a name We’d love to know what you think the hub should be named. • What is your suggested name? • Why you think this is a good name or would represent the facility/area? • What is important to you about this new facility?
Put in your naming suggestions at brimbank.vic.gov.au All suggestions must be provided by Sunday 30 August 2020. Submissions will be reviewed against a number of qualities, such as are they meaningful, easy to remember, say and spell, representative of the community and region, not the name of a living individual community member etc. See brimbank.vic.gov.au for more details.
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Green Gully Reserve upgrade By Tate Papworth Keilor Downs’ Green Gully reserve is set for a major overhaul. Brimbank Council has adopted a plan to establish a new senior-sized sports oval, pavilion, and associated facilities, such as female friendly change rooms at the reserve. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou, said the plan will guide the future use and development of sporting, recreation and community infrastructure facilities for the popular Green Gully Reserve.
“Council understands the importance of encouraging community participation in sport, and delivering sports facilities for residents,” she said. “We are creating a unique sport and community precinct with facilities including a new oval, a pavilion, sports lighting to cater for year round training, facilities that encourage female and junior participation and space for a playground, shared pathways and green spaces.” he plan also includes sports lighting, high ball protection fencing, 100 car parking spaces,
a picnic and playground area and pathway network. Cr Papafotiou said the project will keep up with community demand. “Our population is growing fast, and providing these facilities will enhance the health and wellbeing of the community, and support our community’s recovery through COVID-19. “his plan supports council’s goals of creating a liveable and inclusive community, where people are proud of where they live and have access to great, well-maintained public facilities.”
he project will be delivered in stages, and the council will keep the community informed as developments take shape. Once construction is complete, the council will undertake an expression of interest process to determine the future tenant opportunities provided to local sporting clubs and associated sports. he council’s drat budget includes $1.4 million for the environmental ofsets and detailed design of the site. Funding for construction works at Green Gully Reserve will be part of future capital works budget processes.
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Civic plaza takes shape Works on Alfrieda Street Civic Plaza are continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic, with the majority of upgrades completed. Works on new feature paving and garden bed preparation, and a new mural on the substation are currently under way. Eagle-eyed onlookers may also notice the Rotary clock has been freshly painted and will be functioning soon, while a time capsule will be installed under the Rotary plaque. In the coming weeks, the council will be planting 23 semi-mature trees and more than 1000 understorey and ground cover plants.
New seating including raised planter walls, platform seating and picnic settings are being installed. Brimbank mayor Georgina Papafotiou said the 1.67 million project would become an important and valued community space for the people of St Albans. “Once completed, this project will turn the former bus interchange in Alfrieda Street into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community to share in events, and for people to socialise and relax while shopping. “he result will be a multi-use civic space in the centre of St Albans – providing an area
for larger cultural events and a safer space for social gatherings. “he project is a win for residents and ensures that St Albans continues to be a place where people want to live, work and socialise.” he council has also upgraded the paving on St Albans Square, added planting areas and painted the raised walls with bright colours that relate to St Alban’s rich native lora and fauna qualities. he upgrade will be unveiled to the public around mid-August.
Brimbank council is pushing ahead with its bid to make the municpality the home of the Matildas. Early last year the council submitted an expression of interest to Football Victoria to be considered for the development, which would include a $60-$80 million elite training base for the national women’s soccer team. he council’s Sydenham Park location was shortlisted by Football Victoria, which is yet to make a decision. At a recent meeting, Cr Bruce Lancashire congratulated Football Federation Australia on its recent successful bid for the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup. “Australia being a mad sporting country – we’re all thrilled to hear the announcement that Australia and New Zealand had pulled the World Cup Down Under,” he said. “It’s also very exciting for us to have in 2023 as we are in lockdown at the moment with COVID and all the other problems that are besetting us at the moment, it really gives us hope for the future.” He said Brimbank being selected as the home base would add to the good news. “I can see young girls seeing this and being enthused to take up soccer. “And of course to think that we have of course put in a bid for the training ground for the Matildas at Sydenham Park, our largest park, is a very exciting thing. “We certainly hope for continuing good news into the future with possibly the Matildas being based in Brimbank.” Tate Papworth
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Help name our new St Albans health and wellbeing hub! We are seeking the community’s help and creativity to name the new St Albans health and wellbeing hub, by submitting suggestions via an online portal.
The community is encouraged to get creative and submit a name that is meaningful, distinctive and will inspire pride of place.
The new state-of-the-art hub will replace the tired and ageing St Albans Leisure Centre on the same site, and is set to feature a 50 metre 10 lane swimming pool, two massive water slides, wellness centre, 24 hour gym, community program room and more.
Works on the new hub are set to start in coming weeks, following the awarding of the construction contract in June 2020, with the facility expected to be completed by 2022. This will be a vibrant and welcoming multi-generational health and wellbeing facility with a state-of-the-art
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National Science Week Learn about under water creatures, local birdlife, and science experiments you can do at home as part of a virtual program of events to celebrate National Science Week, from 15-23 August. Brimbank Libraries is hosting a series of virtual events and workshops that can be enjoyed by children of all ages throughout the week. What: Deep Blue. Our oceans and their future When: Monday 17 August, 4pm What: Pelicans and local birds need you When: Tuesday 18 August, 4pm What: Science at home for 3-4 year olds When: Wednesday 19 August, 4pm What: Little Bang Science Club at home
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The name should be meaningful, distinctive and easy to remember and say. It can acknowledge the ancient or modern history on the site or region, or be future oriented. It should relect the community or region, but cannot be the name of any living individual community member. All suggestions must be provided by 11.59pm on Sunday 30 August 2020. Submit your naming ideas online at brimbank.vic.gov.au
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one of these online sessions. What: Brimbank Learning Futures – Beyond your Resume Program When: Every Wednesday 1-3pm Cost: No Charge Brimbank Learning Futures is a place where you can get help with questions The job market can be very about training, education daunting for those who are and employment. Learn more at brimbank.vic.gov. looking for employment at the moment. Brimbank au/brimbank-learningLearning Futures can assist futures or call 9249 4116. with its weekly virtual program for job hunters. All information in this week’s edition of Brimbank Help with writing or Buzz was correct at the improving your resume, time of printing. For the applying for jobs online, latest information about job interview tips are just a few of the ways you can the impacts of COVID-19 beneit from when you join on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au When: Available online from Monday 17 August 9am To learn more visit brimbanklibraries.vic. gov.au or phone 9249 4660.
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Next Council meeting: Tuesday 18 August 2020, 7pm Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Due to the current COVID-19 emergency, the council meeting will be closed to the public. The council meeting will be publicly broadcast via live stream and the recording published on Council’s website www.brimbank.vic.gov.au after the meeting. Call 9249 4000 for more information.
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Ideas for naming the hub could be a word or words that acknowledge the history of the site or region, an acronym, or a combination of words, for example.
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New chapter for libraries By Tate Papworth he Brimbank council has taken the irst steps towards redeveloping the Deer Park and St Albans libraries. At a recent meeting the council adopted a preliminary study, which is the irst step in planning for the redevelopment of the facilities. he libraries had been earmarked for a much-needed upgrade ater a review which formed part of the council’s 20-year community services and infrastructure plan Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said the council
was keen to make sure the spaces continue to evolve to meet the needs of the community and to allow for future growth. “he study reviewed library trends within Australia and internationally, and engaged with the community to better understand what libraries should ofer into the future,” she said. “he review of trends found the role of libraries has developed far beyond that of being just a place for books; they are increasingly becoming epicentres of community life and act as ‘community living rooms’ where individuals, groups and families can study, relax, play, work
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Explore uni virtually Caroline Springs resident Carla Deale has encouraged future tertiary students to check out a virtual open day experience, which will be launched by Swinburne University next week. Ms Deale recently completed a bachelor of media and communications, including journalism, professional writing and editing, at the university. She said that attending university open days, before she started studying, was a big help in deciding which course she wanted to pursue. his year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Swinburne will launch an online open day initiative, titled Swintopia. he university will showcase its campus in a virtual format, including an interactive tour of its Hawthorn campus. Taking its cues from popular games such as Animal Crossing, Swintopia will also provide participants with the opportunity to
talk to students and graduates, and to score discounts and vouchers redeemable at its Hawthorn campus stores, by interacting with characters, inding hidden tokens and completing quests. Ms Deale, who now works as a marketing junior for OpenMarkets Australia, said she completed her degree both in-person and online. She inished her studies early, within three years, by taking subjects during the university holidays. “You can use the university how you want to and make it work for you,” Ms Deale said. Ms Deale said she also completed work placements in most of her university breaks. “Swinburne is very vocational, it prompts you to do a lot of real-world stuf,” she said. Swintopia will launch on August 12, see www.swinburne.edu.au/swintopia for details. Alesha Capone
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Brimbank’s libraries may be closed to the public, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue borrowing a good read. In response to the closure of libraries due to the coronavirus pandemic, Brimbank Libraries is ofering a home delivery service to all Brimbank residents who are Brimbank Libraries members. Books, magazines and DVDs are delivered direct to members’ home – while maintaining social distancing practices. he free service has proved to be popular. Since the service started on April 1 there have been a total of 7678 deliveries made throughout Brimbank. Brimbank students are also able to access study help online and on-demand through Studiosity, a new service available at Brimbank
Libraries. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said she hoped the service would ease strain on families. “Studiosity allows students from years 3-12 and irst year tertiary to access 24/7 online study help from a network of highly qualiied ‘subject specialists’. It’s on-demand, one-to-one assistance, personalised for a student’s speciic problem or question,” she said. “he service will provide some relief to families struggling to help their children study while at home, and also help university students who are craving personalised assistance with their coursework.” If you’re not a Brimbank Libraries member, you can join online at www.brimbanklibraries. vic.gov.au . Library membership is free.
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Water win for Brimbank By Tate Papworth he Victorian government will pour nearly $1 million into integrated water management projects across Brimbank. Member for St Albans Natalie Suleyman last week announced the infrastructure funding, which she said will deliver a signiicant boost to long-term resilience for local green spaces. “hese projects are a great opportunity to capture, treat and store stormwater – beneitting our local community,” Ms Suleyman said. “Improving our local facilities is vital for
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our growing community, ensuring we have the right facilities for our community to enjoy.” he funding is part of the government’s Integrated Water Management program – aimed at easing the pressure on drinking water supplies through innovative uses of water such as stormwater harvesting and recycling.
A total of $450,000 funding is being provided for a stormwater harvesting scheme at Brimbank Oasis. he scheme will harvest and treat stormwater of up to 11 megalitres each year for irrigation of Dempster Park and adjacent open space in the Sunshine priority precinct.bhe project will be delivered in partnership with Melbourne Water, City West Water, Brimbank City Council and neighbouring schools. It also includes $500,000 for the construction of a stormwater harvesting and reuse irrigation system for the area to be transformed through Upper Stony Creek
Transformation Project. Water Minister Lisa Neville said it was part of the state’s long-term plan to boost water security, protect jobs and agriculture, recognise Aboriginal water values and improve environmental health. “By investing in water infrastructure, we are investing in a bright and healthy future for Victorian communities with increased water security, a healthy environment and green recreational areas.” With climate change and population growth, the government said it will be even more important to preserve our green open spaces.
Scholarship opens doors While much of the worlds has stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one year 11 student from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is continuing to take giant strides towards his dream. In January, keen soccer player Juan Garcia travelled to Spain for a tournament in Madrid. Originally his club, the Melbourne Knights were invited to go, but the club declined. he father of a friend started to put together a team with the best players from the west in order to participate in the tournament and Garica got invited to the trials. Garcia impressed and was appointed captain and number 10 for the team that was representing Australia. he team played four games against top teams from Spain, including Escuela Huesca, Getafe, and Leganes. Although they didn’t manage to win, Garcia’s determination shone and as a result he
was scouted by Escuela Huesca. “I was so determined to do well when I went over there and I think that showed,” Garcia said. “In the irst game I got a really bad cramp, but I did everything I had to do … went back to the hotel, got massages and was able to play the inal three games to a high standard.” Following the tournament, Garcia was invited back to Spain for two weeks of trials, and ater just one week, ofered a one-year scholarship to a soccer program. “It’s exciting … a full year to continue getting better and hopefully get renewed,” he said. “his is something I’ve always wanted and worked towards and when you give it your all, anything can happen.” Tate Papworth Juan Garcia has been scouted by Spanish team Escuela Huesca. (Damjan Janevski) 212252_04
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Backing women’s sport By Tate Papworth A coalition of western suburbs councils have joined forces to help challenge some of the barriers for women and girls in being active and participating in sport. A region-wide action plan was adopted by the Brimbank council at its July meeting. he action plan is a regional collaboration between Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham city councils, Women’s Health West and the Victorian government. Brimbank mayor Georgina Papafotiou said
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it is now more important than ever to ind ways to bring the community together and champion inclusive ways for women and girls to be active. “Sport and physical activity are so important to our sense of community, health and wellbeing. Having equal participation in sport in our region is also an important step towards gender equity,” Cr Papafotiou said. “his action plan builds on some of the great work that is already being done in the west, and aims to create positive change in our communities in leading by example while removing local and gendered barriers to women and girls taking part in sport and
physical activity.” he plan focuses on several key areas, including supporting free or low-cost options; inclusivity of women and girls of all ages, cultural backgrounds and abilities; community leadership and education; equitable facilities and spaces where women and girls enjoy being active; and safe and accessible transport options. “here is no one single solution to encouraging female participation in sport – but by working together as a region in Melbourne’s west, we’re more likely to achieve this goal,” Cr Papafotiou said.
Airport can weather storm he COVID-19 pandemic has continued to batter Melbourne Airport. Passenger numbers for the 2019-2020 inancial year fell to the same levels they were 10 years ago. With more than 27.2 million people lying over the past inancial year, overall traveller volumes were down by 27.2 per cent compared to the same time in 2018-19. For the month of June, international igures decreased by 98.3 per cent due to worldwide restrictions on air travel. Domestic numbers were down by 93.7 per cent compared to June 2019. Melbourne Airport chief of aviation Shane O’Hare said the coronavirus pandemic was the biggest crisis to hit the aviation industry. “Australia has had a diicult 12 months. First it was ravaged by bushires – starting way back in spring for some states, then the COVID-19 health pandemic,” he said. “To deal with the impacts to our operation, our response to the pandemic needed to be safe, sensible and sustainable as we continued to support commercial lights and freight movements.” Mr O’Hare said Melbourne Airport was prepared to weather the crisis through very careful management of costs. “We’ve taken a very conservative approach to modelling what we think a return to the skies might look like for Melbourne and Victoria. he aborted July restart was disappointing, but not surprising,” he said. Tate Papworth
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Cr Lara Carli With the 2019/2020 financial year complete, Council has been reflecting on what was achieved, and in particular the exciting projects that came out of what was a significant, $66.7 million capital works program. We delivered new community centres, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and important road upgrades that will benefit our growing community for years to come. I’m really pleased to tell you that our focus on capital works for our growing community is set to continue this financial year. In the 2020/2021 Draft Budget, Council has planned a $105.6 million capital works program. This week, Council will hear submissions to the draft budget at a special videoconference meeting, and I look forward to hearing what our residents have to say. We’ll then consider adopting the final budget on 31 August. Speaking of major projects, we’ve had some very welcome news from the Victorian Government that it will fast-track the much-needed level crossing removal at Robinsons Road in the east of our city. It will be great to see this project begin next year and we thank the State Government for recognising this need and making it a priority. With the State Government working towards economic recovery right now, we’re also hopeful that they will take the opportunity to fast-track other much-needed major projects for our fast-growing community. Projects such as the Western Rail Plan, in particular the electrification of the Melton line, as well as construction of the Melton hospital, will not only improve liveability in the City of Melton but will create long term jobs and investment for the west. Feel free to contact me about Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli
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Cambridge Ward with Cr Goran Kesic The second wave of the COVID-19 crisis has brought some devastating figures to Victoria in recent weeks. I’ve seen firsthand the pressures that local health services are experiencing as infection numbers rise. It’s so important right now that we all follow the advice from the Department of Health and Human Services. We’ve seen that this virus does not discriminate, so I urge everyone to please take all precautions to protect you, your family, and of course our most vulnerable community members. I know that COVID-19 and the associated restrictions have impacted everyone in different ways including financially, emotionally, socially and physically. As a Council, we responded with a number of
support measures to help everyone get through this challenging time. We continue to provide payment support for those experiencing hardship, free promotion of local businesses to help them stay open, increased and contactless meals on wheels deliveries, over the phone Maternal and Child Health appointments, over the phone welfare checks, virtual library activities, and more. Last week, we also opened a new exhibition titled ‘Healing’ on the exterior of CS Gallery. This artwork by Aboriginal artist Mandi Barton was commissioned by Council to help address health and wellbeing messages related to the COVID-19 crisis, and I hope those of you passing by the gallery will enjoy the unique opportunity to view an outdoor exhibition in Caroline Springs. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au with any Council issues.
Drive-through testing is available locally at: • Bunnings Caroline Springs – carpark, 1067 Western Highway, Caroline Springs 3023. Enter the site via Delma Road. Open 9am-5pm daily • Djerriwarrh Health Service, 195 Barries Road, Melton West 3337. Open Mon–Fri 10.30am-6pm
No appointments are being taken at either site, simply arrive and wait in your car at the marked point.
Library books home delivered With our libraries currently closed to the public, we’re offering a free home delivery service to City of Melton residents. It’s a great way to continue to enjoy our books, talking books, magazines, DVDs and more, or to start borrowing for the first time. Simply go online and order a minimum of five items. You can sign up to be a library member and place a free order at melton.vic.gov.au/ clickanddeliver
Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details
Mayor Cr Lara Carli
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Cr Goran Kesic
Cr Kathy Majdlik
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Winter is here and with it, rising energy bills. It’s easy to turn up the heat as the temperature drops, but before you reach for the switch there are a few things you can do to ensure you’re not blowing hot air, and your hard-earned money, out the door.
Check your heater Regular cleaning and maintenance of your heater will ensure any minor problems are detected before they become larger, and more expensive, issues. Energysafe Victoria recommends gas heaters are serviced at least once every two years by a qualiied gasitter. All gas heaters can spill carbon monoxide (CO) – a gas you can’t see or smell that can make you seriously sick or kill you. Regular maintenance will ensure your family stays safe.
Seal windows and doors You would be amazed how much cold air can seep in from even the smallest opening around external doors and windows. For a quick ix, door snakes or door sweeps, will give you an immediate barrier to cold draughts. Weather strips and foam tape are also an inexpensive way to seal doors and windows. If your windows and doors are a little older it might be time to look at re-caulking (or sealing) any gaps. here are plenty of DIY caulkers available on the market but if you’re not conident it’s always best to enlist the help of a professional. he dressing you have on your window can also make a big impact on the amount of warm air you lose to the outside. If you can, hang insulated curtains – they will keep the cold air outside and help maintain the warmth. If you don’t have pelmets another trick is to put rolled up towels along the top of your curtain rods to help stop any heat escaping.
Layer up Add an extra layer of clothing to keep you warm. You shouldn’t have to wear a beanie and pufer jacket inside, but adding a layer of thermals, a cosy knit or warm slippers will keep you warmer without reaching to turn the heater dial up. If you’re enjoying a weekend movie night on the couch, grab a blanket and snuggle in. You could also consider an occasional rug for cold loors. Let’s face it, tiles are great to keep clean and are hygienic, but in winter they can be cold underfoot and it takes a lot to warm them up. Place rugs in high traic areas during winter and pack them away in the summer.
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CitiPower and Powercor’s general manager, corporate afairs Joanne Pafumi said the service responds directly to the COVID-19 experience which showed customers want to be able to better control their energy reliability and costs. “he aim of our service is to help customers feel conident in making decisions about how they power their home,” Ms Pafumi said. “What makes our service unique is that it brings together in one place a comprehensive range of independent information for our customers to choose safe, afordable, reliable and lexible electricity options. Liney Lessons is designed to save customers time and money by making accessible information from: • he Australian Energy Foundation, AER
Energy Made Easy and Victorian government’s Energy Compare for energy literacy, billing information and energy eiciency advice. • he Clean Energy Council and Solar Homes Victoria for guides on solar installations and batteries. • he Electric Vehicle Council for advice on vehicle charging and options. he launch of the service follows the development of a successful energy literacy program run by Powercor in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, and the Australian Energy Foundation in 2019. his generated $22,000 in savings for 70 participants, or an average of $230 per year of their electricity bills (excluding the power savings bonus). Details: www.powercor.com.au/lineylessons
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ESTA call-akers Erin and Kate. (Supplied) ESTA call-takers Erin and Kate.
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Calling out abuse By Alesha Capone People who call triple-0 to request police help are routinely heaping abuse, threats and inappropriate sexual remarks on employees of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA). About 70 per cent of calls seeking police assistance involve the operators being abused, according to the ‘I am 000’ podcast. Two call-takers who work at the ESTA centre in Williams Landing, Erin and Kate, were recently interviewed for the podcast, discussing the abuse they receive on a daily basis. Snippets of ofensive and foul-mouthed calls to triple-0 are included in the podcast, and are sometimes harrowing listening. Podcast host Tania Willett said she hoped this particular episode of the ‘I am 000’ series would raise awareness of the abuse ESTA police call-takers receive. “It is diicult to hear that police call-takers, who are there to help in an emergency, are being sworn at and verbally abused by callers,” Ms Willett said. “Hearing those triple-0 calls can be quite confronting but it does show the reality of what these calls can be like.” Amy Kimber has worked at ESTA for more than 13 years. She began as a police call-taker and is now executive manager operations at Williams Landing. Mrs Kimber said that when people called triple-0 they were oten experiencing a traumatic situation, and abuse could come about because they were scared, angry or panicked. But she said the abuse ESTA call-takers received did not always come from callers in risky or emotional situations, and that harassment was “quite common across all calls”. “hreats to call-takers themselves are quite common,” she said. “Oten call-takers might
State Emergency Service Chief Oficer Operations Tim Wiebusch, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton, ESTA chair Flavia Gobbo, ESTA chief executive Marty Smyth and Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp at the ESTA centre in Williams Landing. (Supplied)
get asked if they have children and a family and the caller might make threats towards them. “We can also get calls from people making sexually inappropriate comments, which can be quite traumatic for our call-takers.” Mrs Kimber said that ESTA call-takers were provided with customer service and call control training, which she said was important for all employees, both new and experienced. “We do have support services available and we reinforce that if call-takers need, they can use our peer support program and our employee assistance program, which provides access to clinical counsellors,” she said. “We encourage call-takers to take a deep breath, take a few minutes to compose themselves ater a challenging call, and when they’re ready to face another call, then they can
do so.” Mrs Kimber said that for new ESTA call-takers, oten their irst six to 12 months in the job established whether it was the type of work for them or not. “Call-takers get into the role because they want to help the community and work for a purpose,” she said. “In the irst few months they will establish whether they can cope with the role, which does include the constant verbal abuse from callers.” Mrs Kimber said she believed the general public would be surprised to learn of the amount of harassment ESTA call-takers received. “People wouldn’t normally treat others so poorly face-to-face, so our call-takers can be seen as easy targets being only a voice on the phone,” Mrs Kimber said.
“Our call-takers are actual people behind the phone, they are not just a voice. hey all have families and friends, just as all of our callers do, and the abuse doesn’t help the situation at all.” Mrs Kimber said that ESTA received more than 7000 calls per day. “he call-taking process is designed to be streamlined so our call-takers can quickly work through the questions in order to get the right help to the caller, as quickly as possible.” he ‘I am 000’ podcast series is a mix of ambulance, police and ire-related stories highlighting the brave actions of callers in challenging situations, as well as ESTA operators. he podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud, or subscribe at www. esta.vic.gov.au/i-am-000-podcast
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Slow Food movement gains momentum
Fruit grower John Howell and, right, Monica from Lard Ass and Market Day Spotswood. (Pictures: Supplied)
them at the market is one way to get a glimpse into their world,” she says “hey work long hours doing oten gruelling hard physical labour, survive drought and most recently devastating bushires, and yet they pick themselves up and keep on working through lood, ire and pandemic. “Many of them are CFA volunteers and during ire season abandon their own
properties to save others. “hey are the unsung heroes of our food systems and are still humble and hardworking.” When travel around Victoria resumes, Alison is urging residents to head to a regional area to see what is happening in our food bowls and help those communities by spending locally and supporting the communities. Slow Food Melbourne runs three food
festivals, local urban harvest and organises food workshops and communal seasonal food events with much more in mind. Slow Food Melbourne market, 199 Sunshine Road, Tottenham. Open 8am-1pm on the second Saturday of each month. Inquiries: 0438 318 319, email slowfoodwestside@gmail.com
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A movement towards “good, clean and fair” food production is picking up traction in the west. Slow Food Melbourne is an eco-gastronomy association interested in the ethics and politics of food and the impact food production has on the planet. Slow Food Melbourne’s market in Spotswood has continued trading through the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential service bringing fresh, local produce to shoppers and supporting farmers to continue to earn a living. A small crew of dedicated volunteers run the market, which includes up to 80 farmers and farming families who grow, pick, pack, rear and process fresh fruit and vegetables, salami and meat products, citrus, eggs, olives and olive oils, berries, fermented foods and baked goods throughout the year. Association founder Alison Peake says the organisation is part of a worldwide network which supports the notion of, “think global, act local”. “We believe food should be good, clean and fair which means good quality while also maintaining food cultural traditions and supporting the longevity of rare breeds and crop diversity,” Alison says. “It should be produced with a minimum of chemical inputs and GM free. “he notion of ‘fair’ encapsulates the concept that everyone in the food chain deserves a fair remuneration for their work. “Our message has always been to eat local, keep food miles to a minimum and support local producers. his has never been a more important message than right now.” Alison says a visit to the market is an educational experience as well as an opportunity to meet the people behind the produce. “hey all have a story to tell and meeting
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