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Work begins on the golf course pavilion and driving range
Plan for emergencies at home
Experience shows that those who plan and prepare for emergencies can reduce the impact of the emergency, and can recover quickly afterwards.
Council breaks ground on Morack Golf
Construction recently began on Council’s $12.11 million redevelopment of the Morack Golf Course and Driving Range.
Create an emergency plan to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most. You can create a plan using the following: ▪ Use the RediPlan template available on the
Australian Red Cross Website ▪ Download the Get Prepared app on IOS or Android to keep your emergency plan close at hand ▪ Download the VICSES emergency preparedness booklet for flood and storm, available on the
Victorian SES website ▪ Create an emergency kit packed with the following: › Radio (battery-powered) › Torches › A supply of batteries (multiple sizes) › Device chargers (solar-powered and standard) › Mobile phone › Food - basic staples that don’t require heating or cooling › Bottled water › Warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable shoes › Spare medication, prescriptions › A first aid kit › Pet essentials › Cash and a printed copy of your RediPlan
L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/preparing-emergency www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/create-anemergency-plan www.redcross.org.au/prepare The redevelopment will transform Morack Golf into a contemporary family-friendly facility that will provide diverse leisure and social opportunities for golf enthusiasts, mini-golfers and the wider community. Council has worked closely with the community to ensure that the new facility meets the current and future needs of Whitehorse. The redevelopment will deliver: ▪ A multipurpose golf pavilion with inside/outside café overlooking the picturesque golf course and bushland surrounds ▪ A 25-bay driving range with premium bays for group functions and hospitality services ▪ An 18-hole premium adventure mini-golf facility. Mayor Tina Liu said the new facility would provide new opportunities for people to take part in golf. “We are committed to providing our community with diverse options to stay fit and active. Mini-golf is a great introduction to the sport, especially for kids, and I can’t wait to get down there and try it out when it opens late next year,” Cr Liu said. The golf course will remain open during construction for playing nine or 18 holes. The driving range closed on 30 June 2022 for the duration of construction works. A temporary portable building will be in place with amenities and limited food and beverage options.
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Mayor Cr Liu and Cr Carr Artist’s impression of the outside of the Golf pavilion
Driving range with premium bays
Managing stress and anxiety during the flu season
Written by Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee member, Sankara Santosa
Understandably, many people are experiencing feelings of worry during this flu season, especially given the ongoing COVID-19 situation. It is important to engage in strategies to assist general wellbeing and mental health. Everyday practices and techniques to help manage stress and anxiety: ▪ Validating feelings. Pay attention to your feelings and recognise that it is not unusual that feelings may change in response to the current situation. Express how you feel through creative practices, mindfulness and conversations with friends and family. ▪ Self-care practices. Research tells us that a balanced diet is a cornerstone of health, along with regular exercise, mindfulness practices and adequate sleep. Exercising outdoors is a great way to boost your mental health. Where to get help There are local centres in the Whitehorse community that you can go to such as the EACH Mental Health Hub, Mental health clinics and Youth Connexions. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For urgent support, call 000. To read the full article, visit the Whitehorse Creative Youth Community Website.
www.whitehorsecyc.com.au
Join the Whitehorse Festival Season 2022/23
Expressions of interest are now open to all Whitehorse community groups and food vendors wishing to participate in the Whitehorse 2022 Spring Festival.
Festival Community Group Expression of Interest for Spring Festival
yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-festival-season/survey_ tools/community-group-application
Food Vendor application
yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-festival-season/survey_ tools/food-vendor-application
Expressions of Interest close August 19, 2022.
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Supported Playgroups
Smalltalk is a short term playgroup that usually runs for 10 weeks (a school term). It is designed to increase positive child parent/ caregiver interactions and increase confidence to do the things we know can have a positive impact on the child’s learning, social, and emotional development.
It is about using everyday opportunities and activities that many parents/ caregivers already do in the home. Attend with your child to learn tips and relevant advice. Parents and caregivers can learn about how to talk, listen and play with their children, how to read together and how to engage children in interesting and stimulating activities. Smalltalk also encourages self-care and, where needed, also helps build relevant links within our community and local services. Some families may also be eligible for In-Home Support. Natasha is the Supported Playgroup Facilitator delivering Smalltalk Supported Playgroup Sessions in Whitehorse City Council. For further information and eligibility requirements about Smalltalk Supported Playgroup, please contact Natasha on 9262 6406 or at
supportedplaygroup@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
The Built Environment Showcase celebrates the value of quality sustainable design and creative thinking in our built environment. High-calibre design solutions create engaging and innovative places that are loved and valued by the people who use them.
A select number of outstanding projects that met these criteria were featured in the 2022 Built Environment Showcase event in May. The architects and builders behind each project were recognised for their contribution to developing innovative and sustainable buildings within Whitehorse. The showcased projects included new builds, renovation projects, a large scale educational build and a community sporting pavilion. Congratulations to Bellbird House by Bower Architecture that was voted as the public’s favourite project, receiving the ‘People’s Choice’ award.
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Environment-Showcase
Image credit: Shannon McGrath
Bellbird House demonstrates how an innovative, contemporary home can be created to actively preserve the natural habitat of the Bellbird Area. This was achieved by prioritising the preservation of the trees on site. The owners were committed to regenerating the site’s bush character through planting over 1400 indigenous plants once the build was complete. This single-storey dwelling captures views to the treetops and prioritises passive and active sustainable design.
Long House by Clare Cousins Architects
Long House is an environmentally-sensitive home along Gardiners Creek, Blackburn. This dwelling uses zero fossil fuels and utilises solar and electric heat pump hydronic heating and hot water. The design is well-integrated into the bush surroundings and has impressive passive solar credentials. The clients had a holistic approach to their home’s environmental outlook; sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint were the key drivers. These factors, coupled with a tight budget and the natural amenity of the site, resulted in a concisely conceived house, built to support flexible use.
Image credit: Tess Kelly
Deakin Law Building by Woods Bagot
The Deakin Law Building includes learning and teaching spaces, student services and support area and a wellness garden and winter garden. The spaces are flexible and media-rich to support digital and collaborative learning activities. During construction, 97 per cent of waste was diverted from landfill to recycling facilities. The design also incorporated a 95kW solar panel system, which contributes 10 per cent of the building’s electricity requirements and reduces the greenhouse emissions by 20 per cent. A drainage system was incorporated on the roof and captures rainfall in a 600,000L tank, which is used in the building and for surrounding landscape irrigation.
