Whitehorse News July 2022

WHITEHORSENEWS

July 2022

Food recycling is here!

From 1 July 2022, Whitehorse residents will be able to start diverting their food waste from landfill using our new Food and Garden Organic recycling service. Read more on page 13.

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Emmaus students brighten up Forest Hill Police Station

Read more about this great project. Page 3

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Council breaks ground on Morack Golf

Work begins on the golf course pavilion and driving range. Page 6

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Built Environment Showcase

Celebrating innovative design. Page 8 & 9

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National Tree Day

Get involved at Gardiners Creek Trail. Page 13

July 20225

Help us transform East Burwood Reserve

What are your ideas for the future of East Burwood Reserve?

Located on Burwood Highway near Springvale Road, the reserve is an expansive 16.2 hectare site with major sporting and recreation facilities.

We are preparing a Masterplan to guide future use of the site for the next 15 years to meet the needs of our changing and growing community.

Your feedback will help inform the development of the Masterplan, which will aim to maximise use of the site for sporting and community groups and the wider community.

Learn more at our free community event on Saturday 16 July, 10am-12pm, at the north playground in the reserve. There will be complimentary coffee, muffins, giveaways and free activities for the kids.

Upgrading Elgar Park

We would like to hear your thoughts on features that you like about the reserve and changes that you would like to see happen.

Submissions close on 7 August 2022.

L More information yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/eastburwood-reserve

You’re invited to have your say on upgrades to the north east oval at Elgar Park in Mont Albert North.

The sports field is currently in poor condition and underused. As an action of the Elgar Park Masterplan, Council is installing a synthetic playing surface and associated sports field flood lighting on the north east oval, as well as constructing a new car park next to it.

The major benefit of a new synthetic oval is that it can be used at any time, for unlimited hours with consistent playing conditions, making it safer for players. It will also require less water and ongoing maintenance.

The new lighting will enable sports to be played during low natural light conditions and the car park will provide approximately 12 additional parking bays.

These upgrades are funded by the Victorian Government and will help Council address the growth in demand for sporting facilities.

We would like to hear your thoughts on this project and find out how you use the park. The consultation is open from 11-31 July.

Learn more and talk to us at our information sessions on Tuesday 19 July at 12pm (virtual) and 5.30pm at Elgar Park.

L More information yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/elgar-park

Have your say

Share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you!

Register as a user on Your Say Whitehorse to receive notifications of new consultations.

To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Investment and Economic Development Strategy

Have your say on the future of industry, business, investment and employment in Whitehorse.

The survey on Council’s Investment and Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027 is now available on Your Say Whitehorse. Your voice is important – the Strategy will explore the following areas as well as other themes identified through community consultation.

These include:

▪ Retention and expansion of local businesses

▪ Business attraction

▪ Investment facilitation and advocacy

▪ Promotion of sustainable development and innovation

▪ Promotion of social, economic and environmental viability and sustainability

▪ Support and promotion of quality of life for the Whitehorse community

The survey is available via the Your Say link below.

Council will also be establishing a local Economic Development Reference Group and running workshops, focus groups and pop up community sessions. Scan the QR code or visit www.wbiz.com. au to register your interest.

L More information: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/investmentecodev-strategy

July 2022

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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.

L Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date www.facebook.com/WhitehorseFestivalsArtsCulture/

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

July 2022

Food Recycling is here!

From 1 July, the Whitehorse community can embark on a journey to divert a significant volume of organics from landfill.

Our Food and Garden Organic recycling service begins this month. Residents who have a lime-green lid bin for their garden organic waste can start placing their food scraps into the same bin.

If you are eligible and would like to order a bin, visit our website or call customer service on (03) 9262 6333.

The food waste from our municipality will be processed into quality mulch and compost by Bio Gro in Dandenong South. These products will then be used on gardens and farms.

It’s important to put the right things in your organics bin. Incorrect items can cause problems at the composting facility, and can end up in the compost used to grow plants and food. Incorrect items also have the potential to damage machinery and even injure workers and livestock.

What can NOT go in your green bin?

▪ Bin liners that aren’t lime green in colour and/or are without the seedling logo (AS 4736)

▪ Plastic bags

▪ Food packaging such as rubber bands, cling wrap, plastic, metal, glass, fruit and vegetable stickers

▪ Compostable (other than the approved liners) or biodegradable packaging

▪ Nappies

▪ Animal waste including kitty litter

▪ Seafood shells such as prawns and oysters

▪ Liquids, such as milk, oil and unfinished drinks

▪ Treated timber

▪ Teabags and coffee pods

▪ Vacuum dust

▪ Soil, rocks and concrete

▪ Stumps and logsThe Food and Garden Organics bin is an optional user-pays service.

With good community participation we can divert up to 13,500 tonnes of food and garden organics waste annually!

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L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/food-recycling

Celebrate National Tree Day with your local community

Come and join Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team for this year’s National Tree Day planting on Sunday 31 July along the Gardiners Creek Trail in Burwood.

What can go in your Food and Garden Organics green bin?

What is accepted:

▪ Fruit and vegetable scraps

▪ Bread, cereal, pasta and rice

▪ Dairy leftovers such as cheese (no liquids) and eggshells

▪ Loose tea leaves and coffee grounds

▪ Used paper and paper towel

▪ Shredded paper

▪ Meat, seafood and bones

▪ Leftovers

▪ Citrus, garlic, onion, chilli

▪ Human and animal hair

▪ Uncoated toothpicks, skewers and chopsticks

▪ Lime green compostable liners with the seedling logo (AS 4736)

▪ Grass clippings, leaves and weeds

▪ Flowers, garden cuttings, garden prunings

▪ Small branches (up to 7.5cm in diameter and less than 1m)

National Tree Day is an annual initiative of Planet Ark, which provides everyone with the opportunity to get involved and reconnect with nature, while helping to protect and enhance our natural environment.

When: Sunday 31 July, 10.00 am – 1pm

Where: Gardiners Creek Trail, near Deakin University. Elgar Road and Burwood Highway, Burwood

Bookings essential: https://treeday.planetark.org/ site/10026277

For: All ages

What to bring: Volunteers are encouraged to wear sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves, sensible shoes and gardening gloves and bring a water bottle.

In case of poor weather on the day, please phone 0434 874 443 for alternative arrangements.

July 2022

WHITEHORSE CALENDAR

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WHITEHORSE PERFORMING ARTS

STRATHDON HOUSE AND ORCHARD PRECINCT

BOX HILL BALLET ASSOCIATION

Tree pruning

Grace Under Pressure By David Williams & Paul Dwyer in collaboration with the Sydney Arts & Health Collective

Health professionals devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them? Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if he or she hasn’t slept for days? What if they complain about having to work excessive hours, but are told to suck it up? How do they cope with the pressure? Based on hours of in-depth interviews with doctors and nurses, Grace Under Pressure is a surprising, intimate and deeply moving theatre experience that reveals these hidden stories.

When: Saturday 23 July, 2pm & 8pm

Cost: Full $55 Conc $52 Under 30 $30Venue: One Community, BlackburnWIN!

Whitehorse performing arts has a double pass to Grace Under Pressure on Saturday 23 July at 2pm to give away this month. The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Wednesday 13 July will win.

Looking for a venue for your next meeting? Visit www.whitehorsecentre. com.au/willis-room or email eventservices@whitehorse.vic. gov.au for more information.

NAIDOC Week 3-10 July

Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct will host a variety of children’s drop in activities during NAIDOC week. Children can explore different ways to learn more about Australia’s First Nations People and have fun.

The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is Get up! Stand up! Show up! This is a challenge to all Australians to stand up for change. Would you like to be part of this change but are not sure where to start?

Join Lisa Moloney in an exploration of how to further your understanding and be a better ally so we can walk together for a better future. We will also share some of the stories of the inspiring Aboriginal people that have stood up and are still standing up for change.

When: Saturday 9 July, 1-2pm

Cost: FREE (bookings essential via website below)

We look forward to welcoming you to Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. Visit us to take a walk through the orchard or kitchen garden. To find out more or to book for an event, visit our website www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/strathdon

The Box Hill Ballet Association is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. Come down to Box Hill Community Arts Centre for afternoon tea and an exhibition of photos and costumes.

The Ballet School was established in 1951 by the former Box Hill City Council and the Citizens’ Committee for Community Activities.

When: Sunday 10 July, 2pm-4pm

Where: Box Hill Community Arts CentreBook online: www.boxhillballet.com.auWHITEHORSE ARTSPACE

TOWN & COUNTRY – Artworks from the Whitehorse Art Collection and by Community Artists

A collection of paintings, photographs, prints and drawings from the Whitehorse Collection and by leading artists reflecting our changing environs. From cityscape to landscape, from wilderness to urban sprawl, laneways, country farms and more.

When: 12pm 21 July to 4pm 27 August

Location: Artspace, Box Hill Town HallImage credit: ‘What She Wants’ (detail) by Peter Lyssiotis

Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure safe distances between trees and power lines.

Cyclic tree pruning will take place in Mitcham in July.

Pruning is done in accordance with Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management plan.

More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ naturestrips

KIDS IMMUNISATIONS

Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children aged from six weeks to 19 years old, as well as a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule.

Council has a booking system for the Public Immunisation Program. To make a booking, please phone 9262 6197. Those without a booking will not be vaccinated.

Scan the QR code for the immunisation schedule: