Whitehorse News December 2019

WHITEHORSE NEWS • December 2019

Celebrate the festive season at Whitehorse Carols on Sunday 15 December

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Activate Whitehorse

Gift Appeal

Become Fire Ready

Whitehorse Arts Calendar

Artist Jimmi Buscombe comes to Britannia Mall.

Donate a present to the Whitehorse Gift Appeal.

Prepare for fire season with these tips.

Workshops, shows, courses, exhibitions and more.

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December 2019

Festive Season Operating Hours Customer Service Centres

Closed from 1pm, Tuesday 24 December.

Reopening Friday 27 December.

Closed Wednesday 1 January.

Contact us

Box Hill Town Hall and Community Halls Office

Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131 customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490 NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333 Customer service centres

Sustainability

Whitehorse Civic Centre

Whitehorse News is printed on paper manufactured at a PEFC and FSC Certified Paper Mill and is produced using soy based inks.

Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Box Hill Town Hall

Council meetings Special Committee Meeting Monday 2 December, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 9 December, 7pm These meetings are held in the Council Chamber at Whitehorse Civic Centre.

Council meetings are live streamed at webcast. whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Acknowledgement of Country

The booking office will be closed from 12 noon, Tuesday 24 December and reopen Monday 6 January.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Office closed from 12 noon, Tuesday 24 December. Reopening on Monday 6 January for phone and email enquiries.

Whitehorse Artspace

Closed from 4pm, Saturday 21 December.

Reopening 10am, Friday 31 January.

Whitehorse Libraries

All branches close from 5pm, Tuesday 24 December and reopen Friday 27 December.

Branches will close at 5pm, Tuesday 31 December and will reopen on Thursday 2 January.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Open every day except Christmas day.

Whitehorse News online

Closed from 1pm, Tuesday 24 December.

Sign up to our e-version and read the Whitehorse News online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news

Morack Golf Course

Whitehorse Centre

Reopening Thursday 2 January.

Sportlink Vermont South

Closed from Monday 23 December.

Reopening Friday 3 January.

Nunawading Community Centre

Closed from 1pm, Monday 23 December.

Reopening Monday 6 January.

Aqualink Box Hill and Nunawading

Closed Christmas Day. Public Holiday hours: 8am-8pm.

New Year's Day: 10am-8pm.

Access and hours for crèche and group fitness may vary over the festive season. Please visit www.aqualink.com.au for all changes.

Aqualink Box Hill Stadium: Closed for court reseal from Monday 23 December. Reopening Friday 3 January Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre

Closed on Christmas Day. The centre is open from 6.30am-4pm all other days, including New Year’s Day. Hard Waste

Limited hard waste collections will be available over the Christmas period.

Bookings will close at 3pm, Wednesday 18 December. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Collections will not occur between 25-27 December and on New Year's Day. Kerbside Waste, Recycling and Garden Organics

The kerbside domestic garbage, recycling and garden organics collections will continue on the usual collection days regardless of public holidays. Collection times may be earlier than usual due to less traffic on the roads, so it is important to put bins out the night before collection day.

Translation services For free interpreting assistance call 131 450. Mention the language you speak and ask to be connected to Whitehorse City Council.

Chinese / 中文

Greek / Ελληνικά

如需免费口译协助，请致电 131 450。电话接通后，请说出 你说的语言，并要求转接白马 市政府。

Για δωρεάν βοήθεια με διερμηνεία τηλεφωνήστε στο 131 450. Αναφέρετε τη γλώσσα που ομιλείτε και ζητήστε να συνδεθείτε με το Δήμο του Whitehorse.

Italian / Italiano

Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

Per assistenza di interpretariato chiama il 131 450. Indica la lingua che parli e chiedi di essere messo in contatto con il Whitehorse City Council.

Để được hỗ trợ thông dịch miễn phí hãy gọi số 131 450. Hãy nói tên ngôn ngữ của quý vị và yêu cầu được kết nối với Hội đồng Thành phố Whitehorse.

Christmas Gift Appeal Take part in this year’s Whitehorse Christmas Gift Appeal and help bring some joy to families in need.

Whitehorse City Council will be collecting gifts for the Eastern Emergency Relief Network’s (EERN) Toy Appeal.

More than 140 welfare agencies in the Eastern suburbs are members of EERN and benefit from these donations.

The Christmas appeal is a wonderful way to share the festive spirit and make a difference.

Council and EERN are always grateful and overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, who contribute every year to this appeal.

Gifts can be donated from 2 December to 13 December at any of Council’s three customer service centres.

More information 9262 6333 EERN warehouse – 9874 8433

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Give the Gift of Reading

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Shop Play Connect at Britannia Mall

Help Whitehorse Manningham Libraries raise reading and literacy levels within our community by giving the gift of reading this festive season.

Come down to Britannia Mall in Mitcham this December to see renowned artist Jimmi Buscombe create a festive 3D mural right in front of your eyes.

Give the Gift of Reading is an outreach program that will provide gift bags of books and learning resources to children in the community who are experiencing disadvantage.

The festive mural will have a local twist by featuring the amazing flora and fauna of Whitehorse. What will Jimmi create? Watch it come to life before your eyes!

Early literacy gives children the building blocks to succeed in education and personal development. This flows into every area of life, including employment and social participation, having a life-long impact.

You can support children at risk this Christmas by donating to Give the Gift of Reading and help ensure that no child is left behind.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

More information or to donate www.givenow.com.au/givethegiftofreading

Britannia Mall will also come alive with energetic lunchtime performances by the crew from Street Dance Studios (SDS), who will be giving away discount vouchers to a variety of businesses from across the Mitcham Shopping Centre precinct.

This 'reverse busking' initiative has been made possible thanks to many wonderful participating business operators.

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Festive Window Competition Use Snap Send Solve this festive season for a chance to win.

Download the app, head out to any Whitehorse shopping precinct before Christmas day, and when a festive window display catches your eye, snap it and send it.

With 10 x $100 ‘The Perfect Gift Card’ prizes up for grabs, winning is a snap.

Jimmi is a professional artist based in Warrnambool, but he grew up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and has a great love for this region's wildlife. Jimmi is incredibly in-demand and Whitehorse City Council is very lucky to have secured him to help celebrate the festive season in Whitehorse.

Snap Send Solve is a free app for your iPhone or Android device that lets you report issues and provide feedback directly to Whitehorse City Council.

More information www.wbiz.com.au/ whats/festive-windowcompetition-2019

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Jimmi's hilarious tale of the Warrnambool Wombat mural was featured on the ABC with over 100,000 YouTube views and 58 million views on Facebook.

Keen eyed shoppers will start to see ‘This is Us' profiles popping up across shopfronts, with business operators sharing a little bit about themselves and what they love about the Mitcham Shopping Centre precinct.

Don’t forget to look out for the play activation pop-ups to keep the kids entertained while you are enjoying a coffee or bite to eat.

More information www.wbiz.com.au/whats/shop-playconnect

Head down over the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December and see what Jimmi creates live!

(Weather permitting)

Post to social media with hashtag #activatewhitehorse

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Did you know?

Did you know?

Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death of young children.

Pool safety barriers can become unsafe over time because of wear and tear, house alterations or ground movements.

Register Your Pool or Spa to Save a Life Did you know that the State Government has introduced new legislation to reduce the number of young children tragically drowning in private swimming pools and spas?

A great first step is to hold a family or household meeting and make sure everyone knows what is expected of them and where to go in a worst-case scenario.

There will also be new compliance requirements to improve pool and spa safety and re-certification within certain time frames.

Ensure you also:

What do the regulations propose?

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It will be mandatory for all owners to register their swimming pools and spas with their local council by 1 June 2020.*

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Upon registration, Council will let owners know when they are required to lodge a compliance certificate with Council.*

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Owners will then need to arrange for an inspection by a Private Building Surveyor or Inspector to certify the compliance of their safety barrier by the due date.* A fee will be payable at the time of registration and another when the certificate is lodged with Council. These fees are still being determined by the State Government.* Penalties may apply for non-compliance.*

*Details may change when the Victorian Building Authority finalises the Pool and Spa Regulations.

Please visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas for the latest information.

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Whitehorse Electoral Review Whitehorse City Council has welcomed the final report from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) following an electoral representation review.

The report puts forward a recommended electoral structure for the Whitehorse municipal district that proposes the City of Whitehorse consist of 11 councillors elected from five wards (4 x two councillor wards and 1 x three councillor ward).

Council’s submission to the review similarly outlined our preference for 11 councillors elected from five wards.

Follow These Steps to Become Fire Ready With warmer and drier conditions suggesting the Victorian fire season is likely to start earlier and last longer than previous years, Council is recommending Whitehorse community members prepare for fire season now.

The proposed legislation means that from 1 December 2019, all swimming pool and spa owners must register their pool or spa with their local council. Whitehorse City Council will be taking registrations online.

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Know where to access information on high fire risk days Keep grass cut low as fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home Remove or prune shrubs near windows and away from branches of mature trees Cut back overhanging tree branches close to the home – make sure there are no branches within 10m of any building Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and woodpiles Check your smoke alarms More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ living-working/emergencies/ preparing-emergency www.emergency.vic.gov.au

The Minister for Local Government will decide whether to accept the recommendation.

Any changes to the electoral structure will take effect at the next local council general election in October 2020.

If you are interested in learning more, copies of the report are available for inspection at Council's customer service centres.

More information vec.vic.gov.au 131 832

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Whitehorse Looks to the Future with Electric Fleet Council is aiming to reduce its carbon emissions with an additional electric van recently added to its fleet.

A fully electric Renault Kangoo van joined the fleet in September 2019 as a replacement vehicle.

Purchasing the electric vehicle is part of Council’s overall Sustainability Strategy, which involves a range of initiatives to reduce Council’s carbon footprint and introduces more sustainable vehicle options.

Council is always looking for ways to make operations more environmentally sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint. The van is 100 per cent electric and joins four other electric cars in our fleet and a number of hybrid vehicles.

A compatible charging point has been installed at Council’s Operations Centre in Box Hill South.

There are also public electric charging points at Council's new Harrow Street Car Park.

Councillor Bill Bennett and Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Sharon Ellis with the new electric vehicle at the Harrow Street Car Park in Box Hill.

Keeping Trees Clear of Power Lines Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distance between trees and power lines.

This month, pruning will occur in Vermont and Forest Hill.

Pruning is done in accordance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

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

Remember Bag, Wallet, Keys and Phone This Festive Season When you’re out and about in Whitehorse this Christmas and New Year, don’t forget to bring along your reusable shopping bags.

Did you know that as of November 2019, the Victorian Government banned retailers from supplying lightweight plastic bags? The ban includes degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags.

Building Better Bag Habits

Three quarters of Victorians are regularly bringing reusable bags with them when shopping for food.

Of those Victorians already using a reusable bag, 40% still forget to take it with them when they go shopping.

In response to the ban on plastic bags, Whitehorse City Council is encouraging the community to build better bag habits.

Everyone forgets sometimes, so make it easy on yourself by keeping bags in your car, by the front door or stashed at work so that you always have some on standby.

With better bag habits, remembering your reusable bags will become second nature.

Before you leave home, remember: ‘Bag, wallet, keys and phone’.

More information www.betterbaghabits.vic.gov.au

Before you leave home

At the end of 2019 a legislative ban on lightweight single-use plastic bags came into effect across Victoria.

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SPECIAL GUESTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick Three talented singers will join forces to perform at Whitehorse Carols this year. All household names, Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick boast a rich breadth of experience performing in musicals, operas, concerts and the annual Melbourne Carols by Candlelight.

These talented friends have known each other for many years and have amazing rapport on stage. They will be joined by David Cameron on piano as they belt out many of your favourite carols in style. Hear the Holy City, Mary’s Boy Child and many other family favourites.

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Meet for a twilight picnic with fa of the Nunawading Civic Centr Carols event. Be entertained b Santa and sing along to fa

Box Hill City Band and Box Hill Chorale Be entertained by Box Hill City Band, who will be performing Christmas melodies, and The Box Hill Chorale, who will be singing sweet carol harmonies for us all to sing along to.

Combined Churches of Blackburn North The combined super group performance of NewHope Baptist, One Community Church and St Alfred’s Anglican will return to Whitehorse Carols to sing carols and act out the traditional Christmas narrative. See Mary and Joseph on stage forming part of the Christmas story and nativity scene.

Meet Santa

The Mik Maks

The one and only Santa Claus will be visiting the Whitehorse Civic precinct between 4.30pm and 8.45pm.

Have your photograph taken with Santa as he meets the children of Whitehorse before he begins his annual trek around the globe.

Kids entertainment dynamos The Mik Maks have recently been declared the ‘Best Kids Live Show’ in the nation at the ‘What’s On 4 Kids Awards.’ This award winning duo of brothers and their loveable friend Drums the Panda will bring the ROCK to fun kids Christmas entertainment.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Getting There Parking is always limited and guests are encouraged to take public transport, cycle or walk. To plan your journey, visit PTV’s journey planner (www.ptv. vic.gov.au) or use the interactive map on the Carols webpage.

Accessible parking and toilet facilities are available at the event. The full concert will be AUSLAN interpreted with a dedicated viewing area at stage left, with interpreters also on the big screens throughout the event.

Candles LED candles will be available for purchase from the information tent.

ON STAGE PROGRAM 5.30pm

Welcome from MC Richard Thomas

5.35pm

The Mik Maks plus visit from Santa

6pm

Official Welcome and Welcome to Country

6.15pm

Combined Churches of Blackburn North

7.15pm

Box Hill City Band

7.45pm

Box Hill Chorale

8.15pm

Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick with David Cameron on piano

9.30pm

Concert concludes

OTHER ACTIVITIES 4.30pm-9.30pm

Food stalls

4.30pm-9.20pm

Free rides and sponsor activities

4.30pm-8.45pm Meet Santa (4.30pm-5.30pm, 6pm-6.45pm, 7pm-7.45pm, 8pm-8.45pm) Current at time of printing.

MORE INFORMATION www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ festivals-and-events/whitehorse-carols Whitehorse Festival Season PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

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Stay Safe Around Water This Summer Water provides great fun for children, but leaving them around water without adult supervision is dangerous.

Most fatal drownings occur at home, including backyard swimming pools, bathtubs and dams. Often a lack of supervision combined with inadequate safety barriers around the pool or outdoor spa are found to be a contributing factor to a child’s death. In some cases, a climbing point allowed for easy access to the swimming pool. Drowning is one of the major causes of unintentional death for Australian children.

For children that survive drowning incidents, many are hospitalised and can be left with permanent disabilities.

Make sure you restrict young children’s access to water and always keep them within arm’s reach when around water. 20 seconds is all it takes.

Source: watersafety.vic.gov.au

Will your family be swimming in a backyard pool this summer?

Under new State Government legislation coming into effect from 1 December 2019, all private swimming pools and spas must be registered online with Council. Pools and spas will then need to be inspected within certain time frames, with the compliance certificate uploaded to Council.

This legislation is designed to reduce the number of children tragically drowning in private pools and spas.

For more information, read the article on page 4 or visit ww.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas

Renovations Coming to Box Hill South Family Centre The Family Centre will be closed from Monday 6 January to Friday 14 February 2020.

Box Hill South Family Centre (cnr of Riversdale Road and Station Street) will be undertaking an exciting renovation in 2020, so the centre will be temporarily closed for Maternal Child Health appointments from Monday 6 January until Friday 14 February, opening again Monday 17 February 2020.

Families will continue to be seen by their nurse at other family centres within the municipality. Full details of where to go during this time will be sent to families via post and SMS. The Lactation Clinic will continue to operate from another family centre. Details will be given at time of booking and an SMS will also be sent on the day prior to the appointment. Please contact your Maternal and Child Health Nurse for more information.

The renovated Box Hill South Family Centre should be ready to go for Box Hill South Kindergarten families in time for Term 1, 2020. Please contact the kindergarten directly if you have any questions.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/living-working/people-and-families/ maternal-and-child-health-services

Festive Season Support for Families The festive season can be a stressful and emotional time for many families and the usual support services that might be relied on may be temporarily closed. Here are a few services to contact during this time: Parentline (8am-midnight)

13 22 89 Counselling and support for parents and carers every day of the year, including public holidays.

Kids Helpline (24 hours)

1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au Free phone and online counselling for kids, teens, young adults, parents and carers.

Get the buzz!

Council uses a free app to communicate all the latest news on local family events, programs, immunisation, parenting information forums, maternal and child health, Whitehorse Early Learning Centres (WELS), Aqualink’s occasional care and information on parenting youth.

Download Flexibuzz in your app store, register and then search for Whitehorse City Council and select the categories that relate to you.

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Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line (24 hours)

13 22 29 MCH App Free from app stores Child health tips and advice on your phone.

Nurse on Call (24 hours)

1300 606 024

Lifeline (24 hours)

13 11 14 Crisis support and suicide prevention.

Opening Doors (24 Hours)

1800 825 955 Housing and homelessness support.

Safe Steps (24 Hours)

1800 015 188 Family violence response.

DirectLine (24 Hours)

1800 888 236 Alcohol and drug counselling and referral.

Headspace

Hawthorn – 9006 6500 Knox – 9801 6088 Youth mental health service for 12-25 year olds.

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School Holiday Activities

Basket Weaving – Bowl

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Parkswide

When: Thursday 23 January 12.30pm-3.30pm Cost: $40

Free events but bookings essential: parkswidewhitehorse.eventbrite.com or ParksWide.Admin@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Aqualink Chill Zone

Age: 8 years+

When: Weekdays 6-24 January Cost: Normal price of pool entry.

No booking required.

Learn a new weaving technique and how to weave a bowl from natural materials.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. These sessions will be cancelled in extreme weather.

Box Hill Dive boards and Tarzan rope: 12.30pm-4pm Inflatable: 1.30pm - 4pm

All Day Art Day – Year of the Rat

Creature Features

Age: 6-12 years

When: Monday 20 January, 10am-12pm Where: Yarran Dheran Bushland Reserve Visitor Centre (Ashburton Drive, Mitcham) Age: 5-12 years

When: Friday 24 January 9.30am-3.15pm

Nunawading Surf Croc Inflatable: 12.30pm-1.15pm Giant Inflatable: 1.15pm-2.15pm Tarzan Rope: 2.15pm-3pm

Cost: $70

Get into the spirit of the Year of the Rat! Build a rat out of clay, create a rat mask and make some delicious rice paper rolls.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Sportlink

Bookings essential: 9895 8888 www.bhcac.com.au

Kids Craft – Scrunchie Sewing

Animate with Ashby

When: Wednesday 22 January, 1.30pm-3pm

When: Monday 20 January, 10.30am-1.30pm Cost: $60

Age: 9 years+

Age: 8 years+

Make your own unique craft creation in this Scrunchie Sewing Workshop.

Artist Brett Ashby will demonstrate old and new ways to animate.

Ukulele When: Wednesday 22 January, 10.30am11.30am (6-8 years) OR 12pm-1pm (8+ years) Cost: $21

An easy and enjoyable introduction to learning a musical instrument.

December Immunisations Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children from six weeks to 19 years of age and a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule.

No Jab No Pay For all enquiries regarding legislation please call the Centrelink Families and Parent Line on 13 61 50

Cost: $35

Kelly Sports – School Holiday Program When: Weekdays 6-24 January

When: Wednesday 22 January 10am-12pm Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Centre Road, Blackburn Age: 8-16 years

Cost: $60.50 full day / $42.35 half day

When: Thursday 23 January 10.30am-12pm

Ages: 4-12 years

Cost: $35

Experience soccer, footy, cricket, hockey, basketball, crazy games and dancing. There is also time for breaks, games and arts and craft activities.

Age: 6-12 years

Unveil the artist within and enhance your painting skills.

Whitehorse Civic Centre (Willis Room) 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading 3 and 20 December – 9.15am-10.45am 12 December – 6pm-7.30pm

Join us to investigate why the creatures of the bush look the way they do and how it helps them survive. Explore Yarran Dheran to see live examples of creature features. Make your own creature with features to take home.

Sustainability for Kids

Kids Visual Arts – Still Life Painting

Come along and learn some of these healthy habits for a sustainable life including recycling, upcycling, fixing things, reducing waste, caring for animals and plants.

Christmas Closures and Supports Council’s Youth ConneXions drop-in centre will be closed over the Christmas period from Tuesday 24 December reopening on Thursday 2 January.

A youth worker can still be contacted during business hours on 9898 9340 or 0417 036 365 or via youth.worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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Box Hill South Family Centre 1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South 4 December – 9.15am-10.45am 19 December – 6pm-7.30pm •

Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North 18 December – 9.15am-10.45am •

More information 9262 6197 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ immunisation

Bookings: www.sportlink.org.au/SchoolHoliday-Programs.html

Ever wondered why snakes have scales, ducks have webbed feet and stick insects are hard to spot?

Sportlink 2 Hanover Road, Vermont South 13 December – 9.15am-10.45am

Nature Play: Bush Christmas When: Tuesday 10 December Where: Meet at the Visitor Centre at Yarran Dheran, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham Bookings essential: parkswidewhitehorse.eventbrite.com.au

Come along and join us to celebrate a Bush Christmas with some Christmas-themed activities at Yarran Dheran.

Remember to bring a water bottle and wear a hat, sunscreen and enclosed footwear.

Toilet facilities are available. Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds and siblings welcome.

If declared a Total Fire Ban day the event will be cancelled. Please check www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings/ the evening before. Please check your emails close to the event for notification in case of cancellation.

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The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole.

Central Ward

Elgar Ward

Morack Ward

Cr Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Bill Bennett 0409 195 530 bill.bennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Denise Massoud 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

By Cr Denise Massoud

By Cr Tina Liu

By Cr Raylene Carr

At our recent celebration of volunteers, I felt humbled by all the great volunteers who give willingly to support our community in so many ways.

As 2019 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Elgar Ward and wider Whitehorse communities for their ongoing passion and input on Whitehorse matters.

Hello once again. I hope you are enjoying this delightful warm weather we are having. I always find I have more energ y during the warmer months.

David Inglis was acknowledged for his 46 years of service particularly to Wandinong Sanctuary.

The friendships and networks established through volunteering support individual health and wellbeing.

Is volunteering for you in 2020? If interested, contact Council for guidance.

Above: Cr Denise Massoud with David Inglis, recognised for 46 years of volunteer service.

Many people including local kindergarten and school students attended a moving Remembrance Day ceremony held by Blackburn RSL. We should never forget the sacrifice of our serviceman.

South Parade Drainage South Parade drainage issues are finally being addressed for residents by the Victorian Government to prevent further flooding events. Council advocated at the highest levels of the Level Crossing Removal Project and it is pleasing to see works finally underway.

I hope this will resolve the drainage issues following the Blackburn Station rail crossing removal works.

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Good news! A barbeque is being installed near the playground. It is such a privilege to have it in a sanctuary like Blackburn Lake. It should be available for use from the beginning of December.

Not only does it help us represent your interests better, it further improves our Council plans, policies and directions, as well as advocacy work.

It has been a fruitful and productive year, resulting in the delivery and ongoing work of a number of projects including strategic, operational and capital works upgrades/improvements across Elgar Ward. There have also been citywide sustainability initiatives, partnerships and support for our various community groups.

Best wishes of the season, Denise

Morton Park

Box Hill As mentioned previously, two key strategic items are well underway which will shape and better manage the current and future growth of Box Hill. This includes a new Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre Vision (which has culminated in the Options and Analysis Report, and the next phase will seek better built form and public amenity outcomes) and the Integrated Transport Study (which has gone through a number of consultation points and is up to its draft plan).

Events I attended a number of events recently including Box Hill RSL’s Remembrance Day Service, unveiling of the Koonung Trail Mural at Koonung Secondary College, Whitehorse Volunteers Recognition event, the Australian Calligraphy Society opening ceremony, a Kathin Ceremony and Diwali celebration.

I look forward to continuing working with our community in the upcoming year. I wish everyone an enjoyable and safe festive season. See you in 2020!

Whitehorse Carols The year has flown and as Christmas approaches I sincerely wish all residents a wonderful Christmas break celebrating and sharing good times with those special people in their lives. Join us at the Whitehorse Carols is on Sunday 15 December with free rides commencing at 4.30pm and a concert from 5.30pm. Photos can be taken with Santa too.

In October, Council held their second Women’s Forum themed ‘It Takes A Village’. The four guest speakers all spoke on the importance and benefits of community connection. I’m sure everyone in attendance would have been inspired and encouraged by their stories.

Morton Park

On 11 November I attended the cenotaph in Morton Park to pay tribute to all our Australian Servicemen and Women who have served their country in past conflicts. It was great to see many school and kinder children laying wreaths. Following the very moving ceremony, delicious refreshments were provided by the Blackburn RSL members and enjoyed by all.

Other events I also attended Whitehorse Activities Centre’s AGM on 11 November. While the car park was totally chaotic due to the unexpected high number of attendees, the AGM itself was very well run and I congratulate the new committee on their election.

Other events I have attended include Council’s Volunteer Recognition Day, White Ribbon Breakfast, Box Hill U3A Christmas lunch, Citizenship Ceremonies, Whitehorse Centre Season launch and a couple of theatre shows.

Above: Cr Tina Liu (left) at the unveiling of the Koonung Trail Mural at Koonung Secondary College with Deborah Amon Cotter (Artist), Marianne Lee (Principal) and Cath Bennie.

I wish you all a very happy holiday break, a Merry Christmas and a sensational New Year. I hope to see you at Whitehorse Carols on Sunday 15 December.

Until next time.

The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole.

Riversdale Ward

Springfield Ward

Cr Sharon Ellis (Mayor) 0419 397 194 sharon.ellis@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Prue Cutts 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

By Cr Andrew Davenport

By Cr Ben Stennett

Recently I visited one of the larger neighbourhood houses in Riversdale Ward, Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley and learnt that one of their core focuses is to engage with disadvantaged people and those at risk of social isolation, including people with a disability, older persons and concession card holders.

21 Wattle Valley Road – Its Gone!

Whitehorse Festive Season Every year, Council runs the Whitehorse Festival Season which gives the community the ability to participate in free activities such as Spring Festival, Whitehorse Carols, Whitehorse Australia Day Concert and Fireworks and Global Fiesta. In addition to the Whitehorse Festival Season, Council provides assistance for events such as the Chinese New Year Festival and discount hall hire at Box Hill Town Hall for Japan Day, the Persian Fair and others.

Details of the Whitehorse Festival Season can be found at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/festivals-and-events and details of Chinese New Year Festival can be found at abaw.org.au/event/chinese-new-year-festival.

Budget 2020/2021 The planning for the 2020/2021 Budget is underway.

I see my role as working hard towards the goal of ensuring Council provides services that are required by the community, working in partnership with not-for-profit groups and the private sector so that our rates are used as efficiently as possible. In this way, rates can be kept as low as possible for all ratepayers.

If you see an area where there is a community need which could be better responded to by Council, please contact me on andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Global Fiesta 2020 Calling all community performers and community groups.

We want you to get involved in the annual Whitehorse Harmony Day event on Sunday 15 March 2020!

Come and help celebrate all the wonderful things that make Whitehorse so diverse.

There will be cultural demonstrations, food trucks, dancing, music, games and activities for kids. It is a fantastic way to meet new people, increase membership of your group and showcase to the broader community all the wonderful things you do.

How to apply

One of their most successful programs is ReFresh.

ReFresh is an innovative youth re-engagement program which provides young people aged 15 to 17 who are at risk of disengaging or already disengaged from mainstream schools with an alternative education program where the focus is on prevention rather than cure.

Above: Robyn Selleck, Melinda Brown (Avenue Neighbourhood House) and Cr Andrew Davenport

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Visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/festivalsand-events/global-fiesta and click on the Expressions of Interest form.

Please complete your Expression of Interest application by Sunday 9 February.

More information 9262 6352 / 9296 6434 arts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Demolition of the property at 21 Wattle Valley Road have been completed! The open space will complete the final link in a beautiful linear park from Yarran Dheran to Antonio Park, which will create a wildlife corridor and add approximately 4742 square metres of parkland to this area.

This project has been driven by the local community and I would like to thank everyone involved for getting this project off the ground.

I was pleased that I strongly advocated to Council several years ago to purchase the land for open space, which will finally be transformed to create a legacy for the community.

5-Star Food Safe Program Mayura Thai Restaurant in Nunawading is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for December for achieving outstanding results in Council's food safety assessment.

Find out the other local businesses that have achieved excellent star ratings by visiting ehealth.whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Merry Christmas – Join Me for Whitehorse Carols I would like to wish you and your family a merry Christmas. Please join me on 15 December for Whitehorse Carols on the lawn behind the Civic Centre in Nunawading. Enjoy performances from iconic carols entertainers Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick, with David Cameron on piano.

Beloved children’s act The Mik Maks will once again open the event, followed by performances from the Box Hill Chorale, the Combined Churches of North Blackburn and the Box Hill City Band. The concert starts at 5.30pm, with free rides and amusements available for the kids from 4.30pm.

Mayura Thai Restaurant Location: 291A Springfield Road, Nunawading Phone: 9894 1550 Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 5pm-9.30pm

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ 5-star-whitehorse-food-safe-program

WHITEHORSE ARTS CALENDAR DEMONSTRATION

SHOW

Australian Quilts in Public Places Demonstrations

Christmas with The Band

Tracey Leonard (Thread Painting) and Anne Cocks (Postcards)

The City of Whitehorse Band, conducted by Brian Kemp, invite you to join them to celebrate the festive season.

Monday 16 December, 8pm

Saturday 7 December, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Alcove Art Shop – Christmas A’Fair

Judy Robinson Whitty (Hand quilting) and Anne Cocks – (Freemotion Applique)

3-15 December

Saturday 14 December, 1.30pm-3.30pm

EXHIBITION

Local artisans will showcase an exciting range of handmade items, including ceramics, jewellery, paintings, sculptures, Christmas decorations, textiles and cards.

Cost: Free

Where: Whitehorse Artspace

MIDWEEK MATINEE

Celebrate – It's Christmas Wednesday 18 December, 11am and 2pm

WORKSHOP

Why not make your own handmade cards this year? In this workshop you will design and create personalised cards in time for the Christmas season.

The Whitehorse Centre welcomes back The Gaslight Company, starring tenor Roy Best with Chris McKenna, Len Vorster and soprano Alison Rae Jones. Don’t miss this fun show laced with beautiful singing that will truly leave you in the Christmas spirit!

Cost: $30 / 1 day

Cost: Full $20 Group (10+) $18

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Where: Whitehorse Centre

Card Making for Christmas Sunday 8 December, 10am-12pm

Κάλαντα 2019 στο Whitehorse

Canti di Natale a Whitehorse 2019

Κυριακή 15 Δεκεμβρίου, 5.30μμ – 9.30μμ

Domenica 15 dicembre, 17.30-21.30

Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading

Centro civico di Whitehorse, Nunawading

Συναντηθείτε με συγγενείς και φίλους για ένα πικνίκ το ηλιοβασίλεμα στο γρασίδι του Δημοτικού Κέντρου Nunawading Civic Center για την ετήσια εκδήλωση για τα Κάλαντα στο Whitehorse. Ψυχαγωγηθείτε με ταλαντούχους καλλιτέχνες, συναντήστε τον Άγιο Βασίλη και τραγουδήστε μαζί γνωστά χριστουγεννιάτικα τραγούδια.

Η Κυβέρνηση Βικτώριας προτείνει νέες απαιτήσεις για ιδιοκτήτες πισινών και σπα Η Πολιτειακή Κυβέρνηση πρότεινε μια νέα νομοθεσία για να μειωθεί ο αριθμός των μικρών παιδιών που πνίγονται τραγικά σε ιδιωτικές πισίνες και σπα. Η προτεινόμενη νομοθεσία σημαίνει ότι από την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2019, όλοι οι ιδιοκτήτες πισινών και σπα θα πρέπει να δηλώσουν στο δήμο τους την πισίνα ή το σπα από το διαδίκτυο. Θα υπάρχουν επίσης νέες απαιτήσεις συμμόρφωσης για τη βελτίωση της ασφάλειας στις πισίνες και τα σπα, που θα περιλαμβάνει ελέγχους της πισίνας ή του σπα σας σε συγκεκριμένα χρονικά διαστήματα. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και ενημερώσεις να επισκέπτεστε τακτικά την ιστοσελίδα μας:

Bookings essential for classes and courses.

Cost: Full $25, Conc $20

Where: Whitehorse Artspace

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

470 Station Street, Box Hill 9895 8888 www.bhcac.com.au

Vieni per un picnic al crepuscolo assieme a famigliari e amici sui prati del Centro Civico di Nunawading per l’annuale evento dei Canti di Natale di Whitehorse. Fatti intrattenere da artisti di talento, incontra Babbo Natale e canta in coro familiari canzoni natalizie.

Il governo del Victoria propone nuovi requisiti per i proprietari di piscine e idromassaggi Il governo statale ha proposto una nuova legislazione per ridurre il numero dei bambini piccoli che annegano tragicamente nelle piscine e negli idromassaggi privati.

2019年白马圣诞颂歌会 12月15日星期天下午5.30 – 晚上9.30 Nunawading白马市政厅 在 黄昏时分 和 家人 朋 友一起 来 Nunawading市政厅草坪野餐，参加年度白 马圣诞颂歌会，欣赏各种精彩表演，见圣 诞老人，伴着熟悉的圣诞曲调唱歌。

维州政府对有游泳池和按摩池的业 主提出了新的要求。 州政府拟通过新的立法来减少在私人游 泳池和按摩池意外溺死的幼童人数。

La legislazione propone che a partire dal 1 dicembre 2019 tutti i proprietari dovranno registrare le loro piscine e i loro idromassaggi online presso il loro Comune locale.

新的立法意味着从2019年12月1日起，有游

Ci saranno inoltre requisiti da osservare per migliorare la sicurezza delle piscine e degli idromassaggi, tra cui l’obbligo di far ispezionare la propria piscina o idromassaggio entro determinate scadenze temporali.

为加强游泳池和按摩池的安全，新的合规

Preghiamo di visitare il nostro sito web regolarmente per avere maggiori informazioni e aggiornamenti: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas:

泳池和按摩池的业主都需要在网上与其地 方政府登记他们的游泳池或按摩池。

要求也将出台，这包括在一定期限内对你 的游泳池或按摩池进行视察。 请定期访问我们网站了解更多信息和最新 消息：

Rear of 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Box Office 9262 6555 www.whitehorsecentre.com.au

Located at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Hours: Tue to Fri 10am-4pm Sat 12pm-4pm www.whitehorseartspace.com.au

Đêm hát mừng ở Whitehorse năm 2019 Chủ nhật ngày 15 tháng 12, 5:30 - 9:30 tối Trung tâm Công dân Whitehorse, Nunawading Hãy tới cùng gia đình và bạn bè, picnic trong ánh hoàng hôn, ngồi trên bãi cỏ của Trung tâm Công dân Nunawading để tham gia sự kiện Hát mừng ở Whitehorse hàng năm. Được tiêu khiển bởi các màn trình diễn của những người tài năng, gặp Santa và hát những bài hát Giáng sinh quen thuộc.

Chính phủ Victoria đề xuất các yêu cầu mới đối với chủ sở hữu hồ bơi và hồ mát xa Chính phủ Tiểu bang đã đề xuất luật mới nhằm giảm số lượng trẻ nhỏ bị chết đuối một cách bi thương tại các hồ bơi và hồ mát xa tư nhân.

Theo luật được đề xuất, kể từ ngày 1 tháng 12 năm 2019, tất cả các chủ sở hữu hồ bơi và hồ mát xa sẽ cần phải đăng ký hồ bơi hay hồ mát xa của họ trên mạng với hội đồng thành phố địa phương.

Cũng sẽ có các yêu cầu mới cần phải tuân theo nhằm cải thiện vấn đề an toàn cho hồ bơi và hồ mát xa, trong đó có việc cho người kiểm tra hồ bơi hay hồ mát xa của quý vị trong khuôn khổ thời gian nhất định.

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