Whitehorse News September 2019

WHITEHORSE NEWS • September 2019

Heritage Week • 12–19 September 2019

Healthy Heritage Image: Nurses from the Melbourne District Nursing Society doing the rounds in 1905.

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Harrow Street Car Park

Festival Season

Seniors Festival

Whitehorse Arts Calendar

Multi-deck car park in Box Hill opens to the public.

Festival Season launches with Spring Festival in October.

Whitehorse celebrates our seniors.

Workshops, shows, courses, exhibitions and more.

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Whitehorse Welcomes New CEO Whitehorse City Council is very excited to welcome Simon McMillan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr McMillan comes with extensive local government experience, most recently as CEO of Banyule City Council for the past 12 years. During that time he built a positive team culture among Banyule’s staff and ensured high levels of community satisfaction.

Contact us Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131

Mr McMillan said he was delighted to have the opportunity to work for the Whitehorse community.

customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

“As a long term resident of Whitehorse, I know it is a great place and I look forward to working together for the benefit of the community,” Mr McMillan said.

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 9 September, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 16 September, 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 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.

It’s Recycling as Usual in Whitehorse Residents and community members will be pleased to know that it’s business as usual for kerbside recycling in Whitehorse.

All of Council’s recycling is processed by Visy and our recycling services remain fully operational. Now more than ever we call on all of our community to avoid waste wherever possible and recycle right as much as they can.

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More information 9262 6333 whitehorse.vic.gov.au/recycling

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Lids and labels can be left on bottles and containers No need to rinse food jars or containers – just ensure they are free of food Soiled pizza boxes can still be recycled – just ensure all food contents is removed Soft plastics like shopping bags and food wrappers don’t go in the kerbside recycling. Take them to participating supermarket collection points Don’t put recyclables in plastic bags.

Translation services Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Bill Bennett (right) with Chris De Fazio from Visy. Cr Bennett recently visited the VISY Recycling Centre to see how Whitehorse's recyclables are processed.

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.

Rates Instalment Due A reminder for ratepayers who are paying their 2019/20 rates by instalments.

The first instalment for this financial year is due on Monday 30 September.

For payment options visit whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ rates-valuations More information 9262 6333

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Council Ranks Above Average for Community Satisfaction Whitehorse City Council continues to perform well in the State Government’s annual survey of community members.

Two-thirds of residents rated Council’s overall performance as ‘very good’ (17 per cent) or ‘good’ (49 per cent), compared to just 5 per cent who rated it as ‘very poor’ or ‘poor’. A further 27 per cent sit mid-scale, rating Council’s overall performance as ‘average’.

To the right are some highlights from this year’s survey.

More information or to read the full report: localgovernment.vic.gov.au

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Top performing areas Arts centres and libraries

Waste management

Recreational facilities

Areas for improvement Council will take these issues into account in future planning: Planning and building permits

Consultation and engagement

Informing the community

Most important

The top rated were:

Residents were also asked to rank the importance of Council services.

2. Elderly support services

1. Waste management 3. Sealed local roads 4. Community decisions

Harrow Street Car Park in Box Hill Opens to Public The community is invited to use this new undercover, secure and well-lit car park in central Box Hill.

Workers, shoppers and other visitors to central Box Hill now benefit from a net increase of 271 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity, which will help ease traffic congestion and save commuters’ time looking for a car park.

Key features of the five-level car park include 562 car parking bays, including nine accessible parking bays, 12 bicycle racks, 12 motorcycle spaces and CCTV cameras throughout.

With the opening of the new car park, the Cambridge Street Car Park has ceased operating as a Council-owned car park. Care Park, one of Australia’s largest parking operators, has been engaged to operate the new Harrow Street Car Park on behalf of Council.

While car park rates are displayed at the John Street vehicle entrance, full details of the operating days, times, fees and other information can be found on the Care Park website at carepark.com.au Council has appreciated the cooperation and support of local traders and residents during the construction phase.

The final result is a much-needed community asset that supports the important role Box Hill plays as one of Melbourne’s key activity centres.

Location: 2-10 Harrow Street, Box Hill, opposite Centrelink and Medicare. Enter via John Street.

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Did you know?

Did you know?

There are 1068 registered food premises in Whitehorse.

Keeping Building Sites Safe

Supporting positive mental health and suicide prevention.

Council encourages builders, tradesmen, property owners and developers to implement good building practices and be mindful of the impact of their works on the local community. Nuisances include construction noise, stormwater pollution, dust, litter and obstructions to pedestrians and traffic.

Join us at The Whitehorse Walk for Community Connection and unite with your fellow community members to acknowledge the importance of connection, support and raising awareness of relevant services in the local community.

Connect with local community members and service providers and hear from people who will share their experiences in managing mental health.

The Whitehorse Community Local Law 2014, which includes the Building Site Code of Practice, aims to minimise nuisances, maintain safety standards and avert damage to Council assets such as roads or drains.

Join us to hear from our guest speakers, followed by a walk around Blackburn Lake for reflection. After our walk, please enjoy a free community sausage sizzle.

If you think a building site isn’t meeting its obligations, you have the right to make a complaint to Council.

When: Sunday 8 September, 10.30am-12pm Where: Meet outside Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre to begin the walk.

More information whitehorse.vic.gov.au/building-sites

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

70 per cent of annual food safety assessments conducted by Council achieved 4 stars or above.

The Whitehorse Walk for Community Connection

Construction and development works can have far-reaching impacts on adjoining properties, pedestrians, traffic, neighbouring residents and businesses as well as the environment.

In most cases, once a complaint has been made, an officer will visit the site to determine if a breach has occurred and what action will be taken if the law has been breached.

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This month, pruning will occur in Burwood and Burwood East.

and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

Pruning is done in accordance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015

More information whitehorse.vic.gov.au/naturestrips

5-Star Food Hygiene Safety Focus Deakin and Community Childcare Co-operative (DACCC) at Deakin University is Council’s 5-Star Food Hygiene Focus for September for achieving excellence in food safety standards.

Sojung is the cook and manager of kitchen services at DACCC and has excelled at ensuring all food served at the centre meets the strictest standards of food hygiene and safety.

All food businesses achieving a 5-star rating are promoted in Council publications and are eligible for the prestigious Food Premises of the Year Award.

If you’re interested in finding out the star rating of local businesses, visit ehealth.whitehorse.vic.gov.au More information whitehorse.vic.gov.au/5-star-whitehorse-food-safe-program

Deakin and Community Childcare Co-operative Location: Deakin University, 213-243 Burwood Highway, Burwood Phone: 9888 0202 Website: www.daccc.com.au

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Smarter Living Workshops Family Recycling Roadshow When: Wednesday 25 September, 6pm-8pm Where: Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Bookings: 9262 6333 or whitehorse.vic.gov.au/family-recycling-roadshow

Bring your family along to a fun-filled night for all ages to learn about all things recycling.

You'll even get the chance to see a real recycling truck!

Be entertained by an engaging performance from the wonderful ‘Material Girls’ who will take you on a journey through song and dance to explain how to maximise recycling.

There will prizes and giveaways and lots of fun activities on the night, including recycling relays, making puppets from recycled material and learning how to make recycled paper.

Now Is a Great Time to Install Solar – Positive Charge Is Here to Help Generating your own electricity from the sun can make significant cuts in your power bills and protect you from future bill shock. Eligible households can now get up to $2225 in State Government rebates in addition to pre-existing federal government incentives.

Whitehorse City Council understands that the solar market and rebate process can be confusing. That’s why we have partnered with not-for-profit organisation Positive Charge to provide residents with independent advice on such topics as technology options, how to organise an obligation-free quote from an accredited supplier and which rebates are available.

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Cash for Composting

Did you know up to 40 per cent of the total content of our rubbish bins is food waste?

Unfortunately this is transported to landfill where it breaks down to create greenhouse gases.

To help our community minimise their landfill waste, Council is offering households and community groups $50 back from the purchase of eligible home composting products including compost tumblers, worm farms and Bokashi buckets.

More information whitehorse.vic.gov.au/composting-and-foodwaste

Australia’s Biggest Weekend of Garage Sales Is Coming to Whitehorse

Visit positivecharge.com.au for information or to book a quote Call Positive Charge during business hours on 1300 236 855 for the price of a local call.

Host a garage sale or indulge in a spot of guilt-free retail therapy on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October as Australia’s biggest weekend of garage sales comes to town.

The national sustainability program is all about reducing waste through the simple act of buying and selling secondhand.

With 400,000 Australians expected to participate at over 16,000 garage sales, the event is a great way to declutter, fundraise and meet the neighbours.

Register your garage sale at garagesaletrail.com.au/City-of-Whitehorse

Live, Work or Study in Whitehorse? Earn Rewards by Living Green Join Council’s GreenMoney program and get rewarded for making small, positive changes to the way you live.

more at businesses near you. Participating local reward partner offers include a range of fitness, lifestyle, food and experiences around the City of Whitehorse.

Once you have activated your GreenMoney account, you will earn reward points for taking simple green actions such as pledging to ride your bike, planting a tree or ditching single use coffee cups.

Activate your free rewards account at whitehorse.greenmoney.com.au or download the GreenMoney app for iPhone and Android.

You’ll automatically earn points when you’ve completed an action – it’s that simple!

When you’ve earned enough points, redeem online for exclusive discounts on coffee, movie tickets, food and

More information 9262 6158

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Fall In Love With Music From A Young Age Shake, rattle, roll, twirl, jump, boogie, sing, wiggle… you're likely to see it all at Wattle Park Children’s Services Centre.

As part of group and outdoor play times, the centre has introduced finger rhymes, percussion with bells, wooden blocks and tapping sticks, and instruments including xylophone, digital piano and recorder. The custom built recycling percussion station in the outdoor area is a great drawcard for all children from babies and toddlers to kinder children, giving them the unique opportunity to explore sounds and to delight in the music they create.

cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development of our children.

Kindergarten teacher and Educational leader Yvonne Shih said that the centre’s educators use their knowledge, skills and music resources to support the development of

More information Wattle Park Children's Services Centre 9808 0361 WELS 9262 6476

With so many confusing messages around weight, food and health it can be difficult to know how to support their child as they move through adolescence. Join the Butterfly Foundation for a relaxed and informative forum for carers of primary and secondary school aged children.

“If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.”

– Luciano Pavarotti

School Holiday Activities Whitehorse Centre Possum Magic For over 30 years Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people. Join us for a brandnew stage adaptation of this magical Australian classic.

When: 24 September, 10am and 12pm Cost: Single $19 Family $17 each (4 or more)

Discover Your Singing Voice (9-13 years) In this two day program, discover the basics of singing, posture and more.

When: 2 and 3 October, 11am-1pm Cost: $75

Family Clay – Grandparents and Me Work together to create a Wise Owl Garden Ornament.

When: 2 October, 9.30am-11.30am Cost: $44 for an adult and child, $20 per extra participant.

Zine Making – Kids Edition!

(8-12 years)

Box Hill Community Arts Centre Bookings essential: 9895 8888 www.bhcac.com.au

Kindy Craft – Messy Science (3-5 years) Explore science and art activities that will bubble and fizz away.

When: 25 September, 9.30am-10.30am Cost: $28 per session

Game On! Art Day (6-12 years) Create your own footy masterpiece, hand-build clay and cook some treats!

When: 26 September, 9.30am-3.15pm Cost: $70

Animation with Brett Ashby (8 years +) Artist Brett Ashby will demonstrate ways to animate.

When: 4 October, 10.30am-1.30pm Cost: $60

Parkswide Free events but bookings essential parkswidewhitehorse.eventbrite.com ParksWide.Admin@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. These sessions will be cancelled in extreme weather.

Seasons and Change Go on a short nature walk to look at the changing conditions.

Create your own fold-out zine.

When: 1 October, 10am-12pm Meet at the Yarran Dheran Visitor Centre.

When: 3 October, 10.30am-12.30pm Cost: $35

Celebrating World Animal Day

Copic Marker Basics (12+) Be introduced to the fascinating world of Copic Sketch.

When: 3 October, 1pm-3pm Cost: $35

Spooktacular Art Day (6-12 years) Create a boo-riffic art work, cook some munchies and dance away like zombies.

When: 4 October, 9.30am-3.15pm Cost: $70

Body Confident Children & Teens October Parenting Information Forum

“We hope that with our music programs and music plays, our children will be able to develop a lifelong appreciation of music and to inspire the world and the people around them,” said Yvonne.

Wattle Park Children’s Centre is a Council managed Whitehorse Early Learning Centre (WELS).

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Help us to celebrate World Animal Day. Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn When: 4 October, 10am-12pm

Aqualink Teen/Parent Classes FREE ENTRY for all 14-17 year olds.

Come with friends or come with your parent or carer (members free, casual prices for non-member parents) Bookings essential: Aqualink Box Hill – 9843 2900 Aqualink Nunawading – 9878 4576

When: Tuesday 8 October, registration from 7pm, including tea and coffee. Session starts at 7.30pm sharp Where: Whitehorse Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading (rear of the Nunawading Library) Bookings: Please book online at whitehorse.vic. gov.au/events/body-confident-children-teens Cost: $2 gold coin donation, per person, payable on the night.

More information 9262 6175 parentresource@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Aqualink Nunawading Sh’Bam 23 September, 2.30pm Tabata 4 October, 1.15pm

Aqualink Box Hill HIIT 24 September, 2.30pm Zumba 2 October, 12pm

Aqualink Chill Zone Cost: normal price of pool entry.

No booking required.

Nunawading Weekdays 12.30pm-3pm: Small inflatable, Giant inflatable, Tarzan rope Box Hill Weekdays 12.30pm-4pm: Dive boards, Tarzan rope and red dragon

Aqualink Box Hill Team Kids – Prep-grade 6 Weekdays, full day program Tomorrow’s Stars Basketball 23, 24, 30 September and 1 October No Limits Basketball 27 September and 3 and 4 October Netfit Netball 2 October More information and bookings aqualink.com.au/ School-Holiday-Activities.html

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Young Person of the Month

Get the buzz!

Council uses a free app called Flexibuzz 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.

Congratulations to Catie Muir, our Young Person of the Month for September.

This Koonung Secondary College student is a well-respected, approachable and conscientious young woman who skilfully balances her school work with music, community service, piano and other extracurricular activities.

An exceptional student, Catie is the inaugural STEM captain for 2019.

Somehow she also finds the time to practise piano several times a week, as well as tutoring younger students and staying on top of her own studies.

For all enquiries regarding legislation please call the Centrelink Families and Parent Line on 13 61 50

R U OK? Day comes to Whitehorse

Whitehorse Civic Centre (Willis Room)

Written by Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee member Roan Nair

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the education on the health benefits of staying connected with those who care about you

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the encouragement of people to trust their gut when they think someone’s not okay and

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helping to remove any stigma or fear surrounding the fundamental question, R U OK?

To commemorate R U OK? Day, the Whitehorse Youth Services Team and other community organisations will be celebrating and raising awareness about mental health on 12 September

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

Congratulations Catie!

Research from the R U OK? organisation's 2019-2021 Strategic Road Map into promoting healthier conversations around mental health and suicide prevention shows that the primary goals in implementing conversations include:

September Immunisations

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

Catie has been a member of her school’s Interact Club for three years and has volunteered at Rotary events, including the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment.

She is also a St John’s Ambulance Youth Member and has volunteered more than 100 hours of first aid assistance.

Mental health in today's society remains at the forefront of discussion among the youth of our generation.

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at the Box Hill Mall corner of Market Street and Main Street, from 2pm-5pm, providing snacks, music, information and activities.

For more information about the R U OK? Foundation and R U OK? Day, visit ruok.org.au Other mental health services that offer helpful resources include Headspace, Beyond Blue or Eastern Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS ) 1300 721 927.

379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading

Nature Play: Plant Life Cycles When: Tuesday 17 September, 10am-10.45am Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn Bookings essential: parkswidewhitehorse.eventbrite.com

Explore the fascinating changes of a seed to a plant. Make your own mini greenhouse to take home and watch the transformation.

Meet at the Visitor Centre at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Please bring a water bottle and snack for after. Toilet facilities are available. If wet please bring wet weather gear. Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds. Older siblings welcome.

If extreme weather is forecast the event will be cancelled.

Please check your emails close to the event in case of cancellation.

3, 20 and 25 September – 9.15am-10.45am 12 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

Box Hill South Family Centre 1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South 4 and 26 September – 9.15am-10.45am 19 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North 18 September – 9.15am-10.45am 24 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

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

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

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September 2019

HEALTHY H Join us for a week of events that celebrate the progress of health programs and changes in traditional health care services over the last 100 years as part of Whitehorse City Council’s annual Heritage Week.

For more information visit whitehorse.vic.gov.au or phone 9262 6478.

Potions and Pills When: Thursday 1 August – Saturday 30 November Open: Saturday, Sunday 2pm-5pm (open Melbourne Cup Day) Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham Cost: Free

This unique display in the Schwerkolt Museum features medical instruments such as a snake-bite kit, enema kit, breast reliever and medicine bottles from days gone by. Good health and old time advertising messages from a less regulated medicine market should provide some laughs and possibly jog some memories.

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Only in Box Hill – A Photographic journey of people and place

When: Thursday 12 September, 10am-12 noon Where: Departs Box Hill Town Hall Portico, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: $20; $15 for Historical Society Members Bookings essential: trybooking.com/BCREY or 9285 4808

This bus tour takes in the sites of former and current medical services in the Box Hill/Surrey Hills area. Also included will be a visit and refreshments at Hethersett, a former World War I rehabilitation hospital, now a part of the PLC Burwood campus.

This tour is run jointly by the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies.

Mark Hopper

When: Tuesday 27 August – Sunday 15 September Opening: Thursday 29 August, 6pm-8pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: Free

Mark is an experienced portrait, travel and street photographer who has lived in Box Hill since the 1980s. He has seen the progression of Box Hill from the established and conservative suburb through to the multicultural and colourful metropolis it has become. In this exhibition he candidly captures the everyday to the bizarre, in the hectic hive that is the City of Whitehorse.

Health and Hygiene: Then and Now

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Schwerkolt Cottage – Heritage Family

When: Sunday 15 September, 11am-4pm Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Com Deep Creek Road, Mitcham Cost: Free More information: Whitehorse Historical Socie on 9873 4946

Join us at Schwerkolt Cottage for a day of f for people in the olden days. Enjoy free face cottage lawn and music from Brumbies Bush tea, cake stall and sausage sizzle. Wander thr lace-making, spinning, blacksmithing, wor

History of Emergency Medicine

Box Hill Historical Society – General Meeting

When: Sunday 15 September, 2pm-4pm Where: 1st Floor, Meeting Room 1, Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Gold coin donation (Bookings not required) Speaker: Dr Edward Brentnall

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Dr Edward Brentnall joined Box Hill Hospit evolution of emergency medicine followin increased demand for hospital services.

This is me: Now and then, then and now

Tai Chi

Emma Finch

When: Friday 13 September, 12 noon Where: Behind the Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379–397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Bookings: Not required

When: Tuesday 17 September – Sunday 6 October Opening: Thursday 19 September, 6pm-8pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: Free

When: Friday 13 September – Saturday 14 September, 10am-4pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall – Lower Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Gold coin donation

This exhibition highlights historical displays of life in the (not so) ‘good old days’, when epidemics such as the Spanish Flu, Diphtheria, Polio and TB decimated populations. Learn about the role of Friendly Societies before a national health scheme was implemented.

There will also be talks and CPR and defibrillation demonstrations, blood pressure tests and more.*

Healthy Heritage – Bus Tour

To coincide with Mental Health Week, Box Hill Community Arts Centre will showcase the artworks of their Artist in Residence Emma Finch and participants in Emma’s art therapy workshops. Children looked at how they see themselves ‘now’ and depicted how they see themselves ‘then’, when they are over 60. Adults over 60 created images of how they saw themselves back ‘then’ as children compared to how they see themselves in the ‘now’.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art form that is practised as a type of gentle exercise. It involves smooth, flowing movements to help improve the flow of life energy, or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), through your body. This is said to help create a sense of relaxation and improve or maintain health. Join Genevieve and Tang as they take you gently through this session while explaining the philosophy behind this graceful exercise form.

Please wear comfortable shoes, apply sunscreen and BYO water.

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HERITAGE Trivia Night – What’s Up Doc? When: Saturday 14 September, 7.30pm-10pm Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, 1038 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: $20 per person; or book a table of 8 Bookings essential: trybooking.com/BCRFE or 9285 4808

Test the health of your brain cells and the extent of your trivia knowledge with our quiz master Rev Shane Hübner and help raise funds for the Box Hill Historical Society’s newspaper digitisation project.

Team and individual prizes to be won.

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When: Monday 16 September, 10am-12pm Where: Yarran Dheran Visitor Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9262 6555

Enjoy a guided walk with Council Officer Ian Moodie through Yarran Dheran and discover its transformation from a former quarry site to the beautiful bushland park it is today. On this walk through part of the Mullum Mullum Valley we will see a range of spring wildflowers and a variety of birds that are not often seen elsewhere in Whitehorse.

Please dress suitably for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Healthy Appetites – Cooking Demonstration When: Wednesday 18 September, 10.30am-12.30pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential (limited numbers) 9262 6555

When it comes to nutrition, we can never put enough effort towards understanding what we put into our bodies. Jacquie Ackland, former Masterchef contestant, will demonstrate two delicious dishes using the healthy pyramid model.

Participants will take away recipes and healthy cooking tips that can be put into practise in their own home.

In Sickness and in Health!

When: Wednesday 18 September, 2pm-3pm Where: Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9872 8600 or wml.vic.gov.au

Local government has had a strong involvement in health protection to provide and maintain healthy environments across cities and regions.

This session will discuss the evolution of public health from tackling disease-causing risk factors associated with poor housing and sanitation to the broader focus on socio-economic factors contributing to poor health such as affordable housing, education and access to transport.

The Ancient Nature of Yoga When: Thursday 19 September, 10am-12 noon Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Vermont South Cost: Free Bookings Essential: 9872 8650 or wml.vic.gov.au

Join Lisa as she demonstrates and explains the ancient nature of yoga and the proven benefits.

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Box Hill Cemetery Tour – Medicos and Misadventures

1. Image courtesy of Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.

When: Saturday 14 September, 2pm Where: Box Hill Cemetery, please meet outside the cemetery office.

Cost: $20; $15 for Historical Society Members Bookings essential: trybooking.com/BCQGN or 9285 4808

Join us to visit the grave of one of the first osteopaths in Australia, learn about a victim of the 1919 flu epidemic, hear about some well-loved doctors and nurses, and the details of a few deaths by misadventure!

This tour is run jointly by the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies.

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History of Royal District Nursing Service

2. Infant Welfare Centre Box Hill c.1940s.

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Image courtesy Box Hill Historical Society Inc.

When: Tuesday 17 September, 10.30am Where: Whitehorse Room, Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Gold coin donation to Bolton Clarke (formerly Royal District Nursing Service) Bookings essential: 9262 6555

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Image courtesy Box Hill Historical Society Inc.

Delving into the organisation's rich historical archive, the presenters will bring you stories of events, people, places and initiatives depicting the work and social significance of the Royal District Nursing Service from 1885 to 2015.

Morning tea provided.

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Image courtesy Box Hill Historical Society Inc. 6. Immunisation Day Box Hill Town Hall c.1950s.

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* Health and Hygiene: Then and Now display items are provided by Red Cross, St John Ambulance, Bolton Clarke (Royal District Nursing Service), Box Hill Hospital (Eastern Health).

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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 (Mayor) 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 Andrew Munroe

By Cr Blair Barker

By Cr Bill Bennett

As part of our recent Sustainability Week, Council presented a Solar Made Easy forum to a packed Box Hill Town Hall.

I am pleased to report steady progress with my commitment to ensure Box Hill's commercial centre remains open to all, not just property developers.

We welcome our new CEO, Simon McMillan, who takes the reins from our long serving previous CEO Noelene Duff.

Respected solar expert and former CSIRO engineer Finn Peacock walked those attending through his seven-step process for reducing your electricity bills with solar. You can go to his website for more information. The take out for me was that the payback on batteries is still on the high side for solar but with both federal and state government assistance available, the upfront cost is modest and the returns potentially high. The night also included a number of displays from local solar and battery installers.

I have optimism that we can make massive improvements to central Box Hill.

Simon has been CEO of Banyule City Council for the past 12 years and is considered to be one of the most outstanding CEOs in metropolitan Melbourne.

On behalf of Council, welcome Simon!

Special Olympics

Local Volunteers

On behalf of the Mayor, I was pleased to attend the recent Melbourne Inner East annual dinner held at Box Hill Institute. A great night celebrating the achievements of the athletes, their coaches and the many family and volunteers who support the training, events and competitions. This group is the largest in the state and its athletes have achieved a great deal in the past year.

One of the joys of being a Councillor with two active kids is the amount of time I am able to spend alongside so many local volunteers. I’ve been delighted to attend rugby, swimming, basketball, football (men, women, senior and junior), soccer, karate, netball and hockey. I’ve been impressed with the work of our community nursery Greenlink (they generated 34,000 seedlings in the last year!), an incredible recent exhibition by the Whitehorse Arts Association and, of course, our RSL and so many others, who are all powered by volunteers.

Thank you Noelene Duff While this month sees the appointment of the highly regarded former Banyule CEO Simon McMillan, to the role at Whitehorse, I would like to take an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to our city of Noelene Duff, who retired from the role in August after almost 20 years.

I had the pleasure of working with Noelene for over a decade. Her leadership and the strong team she built around her enabled the city to positively grow.

She also gave sage advice without fear or favour.

She leaves a strong legacy and I will miss her counsel and wish her the very best in her future endeavours.

Timo Karnath, Cr Andrew Munroe and Mitchell Klassen from TCK Solar.

Councillors, consultants, Council officers and the community reference group working on the strategic study ‘The Future of Box Hill’ have invested significant effort. I am thankful for the honest and direct input from so many in the community. The challenges we face are now well defined and the solutions and options available, from both a planning scheme and broader social context, will continue to be refined with community consultation.

Meals on Wheels One of the many support services provided by Council, Meals on Wheels is managed by Council staff and delivered by staff and approximately 110 dedicated volunteers. It currently supplies approximately 65,000 chilled and frozen meals per year and operates from distribution centres at the Nunawading Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Grove, and at the Box Hill Senior Citizens Centre. This is a great service and assists many residents to live independently in their own homes.

Quest Burwood East

They make our community healthier, stronger, more socially connected and our area a great place to live.

It was my absolute pleasure to welcome Quest Burwood East to this part of our city. Located on the previous Crown Coaches site, Mahoneys Road and Burwood Hwy corner, it is a great addition to providing local apartment hotel accommodation.

Franchise owner Kris Marinakis is very community minded and continues to be involved in our Whitehorse Business Group, which provides many opportunities for business in our municipality.

I thank and congratulate all.

Until next time, Bill

Cr Barker with artist Fiona and her amazing animal artwork Happiness at the Beach.

Kris Marinakis and Whitehorse Mayor Cr Bill Bennett at the opening of Quest Burwood East.

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 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

Community Briefs Greenlink Nursery Open Days Community-based Greenlink Nursery's next Spring Saturday Open Day is on this month.

Bring the voucher from the back of your Council calendar and buy 5 get 5 free. Plants are $2-$2.50.

By Cr Sharon Ellis

By Cr Prue Cutts

When: 26 October, 9am-1pm Where: 41 Wimmera Street, Box Hill North Phone: 0479 121 653

vmembers of our local Rotary Clubs give to our community.

I was delighted to host a meal for the homeless surrounded by my wonderful “Local Leaders” team.

Lions Club changes name

Whether it is a Saturday sausage sizzle, school event or fundraising for a charity, Rotarians have a strong presence in our local area.

Mitcham Community Meal (MCM) runs every Sunday night at 6pm out of All Saints Church in Mitcham.

My team combined Presidents of Mitcham-based sports teams and the MD of Mitcham’s largest business, Yarra Valley Water. Together with team members from the sports clubs and my own son, we prepared, cooked and served a warming and nutritious three course Italian meal for 40 guests.

The brainchild of Ben and Jane Frawley, MCM assists those most vulnerable in our community by providing a weekly meal as well as blankets, personal care items and food parcels.

The Lions Club of Blackburn North recently changed its name to Blackburn Lions Club.

The Club also welcomed new president Ken Lindorff. To enquire about becoming a member, visit http://blackburn.vic.lions.org.au

I was very proud to have been invited, some years ago, to be an honorary member of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club and over the years I have witnessed the huge time commitment and passion they put into the role. I feel exhausted just reading their weekly newsletter which lists all their activities!

I always look forward to the annual changeover event when the new President is inducted for the forthcoming year. This year's President is Anne Teese who I believe has been with MASH since its inception. I have no doubt she will do a fabulous job and probably need a holiday at the end!

Shia Smart, a previous MASH President, is now the District Governor. Congratulations to all the new Presidents of our local Rotary Clubs and best wishes for a productive 2019-2020 year.

Whitehorse Sporting Clubs We have a diverse range of sporting clubs in our area which cater for all ages and all levels of expertise. In the last decade we have seen a huge growth in female participation as well as an increase in younger members.

While we have our elite sporting clubs, we also have clubs that attract family involvement. Sporting clubs are not just a means of competing and staying fit, they also have a huge social benefit.

We are now reaching the end of the winter season for various sports and many will be competing in the finals.

I wish all our local clubs a successful end to the season.

Cr Ellis with Anne Teese. New president of MASH rotary.

Out and About It’s been a great pleasure to attend so many events and meetings in the last month. Here’s a snapshot: I unveiled the Artist in Schools Mural at St. John’s Primary School in Mitcham and also helped unveil the Peace Pole located outside the Uniting Church in Nunawading. I attended Rotary Club of Nunawading’s Mid-Winter Christmas Cabaret, Whitehorse Historical Society AGM, Women in Business luncheons with Emma Welsh from Emma and Tom’s healthy foods and Jessica Rowe AM, journalist, author, TV presenter and advocate for mental health. I attended functions at Mitcham Football Club, Heathmont Jets and the annual Women of the Eastern Football League dinner. I was guest speaker at the Vermont Cancer Fundraising Group. I attended the National Tree day at Nicoll Park and Antonio Park, the 2019 Parkland Community Forum and the Walk to End Homelessness around Ringwood Lake.

Cr Prue Cutts with her Local Leaders team preparing a meal for the homeless at the Mitcham Community Meal.

Spring Orchid Show The Whitehorse-based Maroondah Orchid Society Inc. present their Spring Orchid Show on 28 September, 9am-5pm and 29 September, 9am-4pm.

Where: St. Timothy’s Catholic Community School Hall, 21 Stevens Road, Vermont.

Cost: Adults $5, Children under 12 free.

Box Hill Art Group’s 67th Annual Exhibition Opening: 6 September, 8pm When: Saturday 7 September, 10am-5pm and Sunday 8 September, 10am-4pm.

Where: Box Hill Lower Town Hall Cost: $4 for adults, children free. Opening free.

A wide range of original artwork on display and for sale from artists from the Box Hill Art Group and the Whitehorse Arts Association.

Upcoming Events at Yarran Dheran Wildflowers in Yarran Dheran – 5 September, 10am-11.30am Invertebrates, Biodiversity and the Plague Ape – 14 September, 1pm-3pm Orchids and Wildflowers in the Mullum Mullum Valley – 21 September, 10am-12pm Talking Turtles – 26 September, 6pm-7.30pm Free event. Bookings: gay.gallagher@bigpond.com Meet at the Yarran Dheran Information Centre.

Play: Rossums Universal Robots Presented by BuST.Co, Deakin Universities Student-Run theatre club and Ashlee Lambton, Deakin alumni and director.

Where: Vermont Secondary College Theatre When: 27 September - 5 October Tickets: www.trybooking.com/BDLVC

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Whitehorse Seniors Festival OCTOBER 2019

September 2019

The Whitehorse Seniors Festival is on next month, offering over 70 free and low cost events, activities and workshops for older community members. Here are some of the highlights.

Public Transport for Seniors

Wayapa Wuurkshop

Dance 4 Fitness

Multicultural Feast

Wednesday 2 October, 10am-11am

Tuesday 8 October, 1.30pm-3pm

Monday 14 October, 1pm-2pm

Thursday 17 October, 11am-1pm

Host: Whitehorse City Council and Traveller's Aid Where: The Willis Room, Whitehorse City Council, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Bookings essential: Lucy Menzies 9262 6158

Host: Whitehorse City Council Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9262 6443 or ellen.kimball@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Host: Box Hill Community Arts Centre Where: 470 Station St, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: www.bhcac.com.au or 9895 8888

Host: Louise Multicultural Community Centre Where: Suite 8, 27 Bank Street, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9285 4850

The perfect way to have fun and get fit at the same time. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Seniors are invited to join our community, our network organisations and the wider communities to share a light lunch. Includes 'cuisine demonstration and degustation' organised by staff and volunteers.

Welcome to bring a plate of cultural food to share!

Learn about accessing public transport in Melbourne safely and confidently. Topics include: travellers aid services, regional travel passes and Myki, concession travel, safety on public transport, accessible transport, transport websites and apps, mobility equipment on public transport and transport authority support personnel. Tea and coffee provided.

Wayapa shares Aboriginal culture in an interactive, meaningful and innovative way. Wayapa is facilitated meditation, teaching a combination of cultural mindfulness and traditional movement.

It is a tool for stress management that helps to create mind body spirit wellbeing. Wear comfortable clothes.

Afternoon tea provided.

Some level of fitness required. Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear eg. runners or jazz shoes.

Merry Melodies Sing-along Thursday 10 October, 10.30am-11.30am

Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Cost: Free Bookings essential: info@theavenue.org.au or 9808 2000

Tai Chi on the Lawn Every day from Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October, 10.30am-11.30am

Host: Box Hill Town Hall Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free. Booking not required.

Join us on the lawn for an hour of relaxed and soothing Tai Chi, a series of gentle, graceful movements that exercise the body and clear the mind, led by one of our local groups.

Enquiries: 9262 6243 or gary.simmonds@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Join this trial session for some fun and old time music. All welcome. Tea coffee and biscuits provided.

Listen up! For Seniors and Over 50s: Podcasts and music on your phone or tablet Tuesday 15 October, 2pm-3pm

Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Vermont South Cost: Free Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au or 9872 8650

Did you know you can listen to free music, news, radio dramas, comedy and more on your smartphone or tablet? Find out how to get started with podcasts and the Library's music streaming app. Prerequisites: Your own smartphone or tablet, Apple or Google Play ID, library card and PIN.

Worried about your memory?

Dementia Australia session Thursday 17 October, 2pm-3pm

Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Where: Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au or 9896 4300

This interactive session will provide an overview of how memory works, common memory changes that occur with ageing and factors that can impact on memory. It will also look at practical ways of improving memory and looking after the brain.

September 2019

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Beeswax Wraps

Try Lawn Bowls

Tuesday 22 October, 10am-11.30am

Sunday 13 October and Sunday 27 October, 11am-4pm

Host: Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Where: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South Cost: $15 Bookings essential: 9898 8270 or info@bhsnh.org.au

If you want to stop using plastic cling wrap, then homemade beeswax wraps are a great alternative. You can use them to cover food to keep it fresh, plus they're able to be re-waxed if they start to wear. Please bring an apron. Tea and coffee provided.

Eight Days of Free Public Transport

Host: Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club Where: 114 Heatherdale Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Enquiries: Elise 0409 258 645 or www.hrbc.org.au, No bookings required.

The State Government is offering eight days of free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders in metropolitan and regional Victoria from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October.

Come and try barefoot lawn bowls.

Tea and coffee provided

For more information, visit www.seniorsonline. vic.gov.au

FAB Strength Master Class Tuesday 28 October, 12pm-1pm

Host: Aqualink Box Hill Where: 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9843 2900

Tracing Ancestors Sunday 27 October, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm

Farmhouse Friday Friday 25 October, 10am-1pm

Host: Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House Where: 31 Clota Ave, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: Sue or Carol 9899 0062

Come and enjoy our visiting animal farm and enjoy a Devonshire tea. Family and grandchildren welcome.

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Host: Family History Connections Where: 1/41 Railway Road, Blackburn Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9877 3789 or info@familyhistoryconnections.org.au

Learn how our extensive collection of resources can help you research your family history in Australia and overseas.

Find the story, not just the person.

A class suitable for older adults, it involves using strength equipment and the individual’s body weight. The class further highlights the health benefits and importance of using weight bearing exercises. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Enjoyable and interactive.

Social Games Tuesday 29 October, 1.30pm-3pm

Host: Mitcham Community House Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: gold coin donation Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org

Play a variety of board games and make new friends. Light refreshments provided.

Whitehorse Seniors Festival Download a booklet with the full program from whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-seniors-festival or pick up a printed copy at one of Council's customer service centres from mid September.

All events are free unless otherwise stated, but most events require booking

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September 2019

Festival Season Is Nearly Here Whitehorse is renowned for its vibrant and exciting Festival Season, which brings together thousands of people each year to enjoy music, dancing and community.

Join us on Sunday 15 December for the Whitehorse Carols, which will be headlined by crowd favourites Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick, with David Cameron on piano.

Popular entertainers Chocolate Starfish will be taking the stage for Australia Day 2020, performing a special show featuring some of INXS, Meatloaf and Queen’s greatest hits.

The fun will continue into autumn with a series of events catering for all ages! Enjoy an afternoon of free, musical entertainment at the Town Hall Tunes on Sunday 1 March, before celebrating our diverse community at the Box Hill Gardens on Sunday 15 March for Global Fiesta.

Shake at the Lake will return to Blackburn on Sunday 22 March, with locals dancing away the afternoon at this annual, Swing Pop Boom! favourite.

Our Moonlight Movie Night will have a new home at Livingstone Primary School in Vermont South. Start the Easter School Holidays off right by taking the family out for a night of fun on Friday 27 March.

Sunday 20 October, 10am-4pm The community will be centre stage at this year’s Spring Festival as we come together to celebrate STEM Learning, and all things science, tech, engineering and maths – Your Passport to the Future!

Journey to outer space at our visiting planetarium, enjoy magic and science in an interactive show of thrilling experiments, engage in creative STEM-themed workshops or simply stop and meet some of our robotic friends.

Explore, learn and most importantly, have fun! Rides, food stalls, face painting, free activities and community performances await.

More information whitehorse.vic.gov.au/spring-festival Follow Whitehorse Festival Season on Facebook

Follow the ‘Whitehorse Festival Season’ on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest event information.

We hope to see you involved in the festivities!

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WHITEHORSE ARTS CALENDAR SHOW

Chandrabindoo Live In Melbourne Saturday 7 September, 5.30pm

Chandrabindoo is one of Bengal’s best-loved bands.

Their satirical take on socio-cultural issues and colloquial lyrics has mesmerised generations.

Cost: VIP $75, Gold $55, Silver $40 Where: Whitehorse Centre

EXHIBITION

Mark Hopper – Only in Box Hill: A Photographic Journey of People and Place On now until 15 September

Mark is an experienced portrait, travel and street photographer who has lived in Box Hill since the 1980s. He has seen the progression of Box Hill from an established and conservative suburb through to the multicultural and colourful metropolis it has become.

In this exhibition he candidly captures the everyday to the bizarre in the hectic hive that is the City of Whitehorse.

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

EXHIBITION

Hearts and Minds: Wartime Propaganda On now until 28 September

An amazing array of wartime propaganda posters from the Australian War Memorial’s collection Hearts and Minds displays 39 framed posters from the memorial’s worldclass poster collection.

Where: Whitehorse Artspace

SHOW

Peter and the Wolf 10 – 12 September

Utassy Ballet’s production of Peter and the Wolf will delight all ages.

Contact the box office for performance details Cost: Full $15, Conc $12 Where: Whitehorse Centre

SHOW Chinese Arts Association of Melbourne presents

Viva Voce Dance Recital Monday 16 September, 7.30pm

This colourful and entertaining performance explores the origin of choral music and Chinese folk dancing.

Cost: Premium $20, Full/Standard $15 Where: Whitehorse Centre

EXHIBITION

SHOW Donburn Primary School presents

Such Is Life 17 – 19 September

Such is Life is set in 1880 and tells the story of a poor selector’s daughter and her unlikely friendship with the son of a rich squatter.

Contact the box office for performance details Cost: Full $25, Under 12 $20 Where: Whitehorse Centre

SHOW

Lady Beatle

WORKSHOP

Plein Air Painting Saturdays 13 – 20 October, 10am-1pm

Week one: Meet at Blackburn Lake to sketch and begin building your painting.

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

Week two: Meet at Box Hill Community Arts Centre to work on your final piece of art.

Bookings essential for classes and courses.

Cost $78 / 2 weeks Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Visit bhcac.com.au to view our full range of courses.

WORKSHOP

Pop Art Jewellery

20 and 21 September, 8pm

Saturday 19 October, 9.30am-12pm

Starring Naomi Price, Lady Beatle is a rollicking magical mystery tour soundtracked

by The Beatles’ biggest chart toppers.

Create stunning wearable pieces of art using colourful, recycled plastics and vintage ‘found objects’.

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

Cost: $70 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

WIN!

Cost: Full $58, Conc $55, Under 25 $25 Where: Whitehorse Centre

Emma Finch – This is me: Now and then, then and now 17 September – 6 October Opening: Thursday 19 September, 6pm-8pm

To coincide with Mental Health Week, This is me: Now and Then, Then and Now will showcase the artworks of Box Hill Community Arts Centre’s Artist in Residence Emma Finch along with artworks from participants in Emma’s Art Therapy workshops.

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

WORKSHOP

Portraiture Thursday 24 – 31 October, 10am-12pm

EVENT

Welcome Dinner Project

Improve your skills in capturing likeness, proportions and facial expressions.

A family pass (4) to Possum Magic on 24 September at 12pm is on offer this month.

The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Thursday 12 September will win.

Looking for a venue for your next meeting or event? Visit whitehorsecentre.com.au or email functions@ whitehorse.vic.gov.au for more information.

Cost: $72 / 2 weeks Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Saturday 5 October, 6pm

Welcome Dinner events connect newly arrived people with established Australians over a shared meal. Please bring a favorite dish to share.

Entry is free but a gold coin donation is appreciated.

Bookings: Whitehorsewelcomedinner. eventbrite.com.au Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

WORKSHOP

Basket Weaving Intensive: Twined Basketry Friday 27 October, 11am-4pm

Learn the art of twined basketry, a prolific technique amongst Indigenous Women from the Top End of Australia.

Cost: $100 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

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

Ο Δήμος Αξιολογείται Πάνω από το Μέσο Όρο στην Ικανοποίηση της Κοινότητας

Sopra la media il tasso di soddisfazione comunitario del Comune

Ο Δήμος Whitehorse εξακολουθεί να έχει καλή απόδοση στην ετήσια έρευνα μελών της κοινότητας από την Πολιτειακή Κυβέρνηση.

Il Comune di Whitehorse continua a ottenere buoni risultati nell’annuale sondaggio del governo statale tra i membri della comunità.

Τα δύο τρίτα των κατοίκων αξιολόγησαν τη συνολική απόδοση του Δήμου ως «πολύ καλή» (17%) ή «καλή» (49%), σε σύγκριση με μόλις 5% που τη χαρακτήρισαν ως «πολύ κακή» ή «ανεπαρκή». Περαιτέρω 27% βαθμολόγησαν τη συνολική απόδοση του Δήμου ως «μέτρια».

Due terzi dei residenti hanno giudicato la performance complessiva del Comune ‘molto buona’ (17%) o ‘buona’ (49%), mentre solo il 5% l’ha giudicata ‘scarsa’ o ‘molto scarsa’. Un ulteriore 27% si è posto a metà strada, giudicando la performence complessiva del Comune ‘nella media’.

Ακολουθούν μερικά από τα σημαντικότερα σημεία της φετινής έρευνας. Για να διαβάσετε την πλήρη έκθεση, επισκεφθείτε το localgovernment.vic.gov.au/ourprograms/council-communitysatisfaction-survey

Ecco alcuni dei punti salienti del sondaggio di quest’anno. Per leggere il rapporto completo, potete visitare localgovernment.vic.gov.au/ our-programs/council-communitysatisfaction-survey

Υπενθύμιση Πληρωμής Δόσης Δημοτικών Τελών

In scadenza la rata delle tasse comunali

Υπενθύμιση προς τους υπόχρεους δημοτικών τελών που τα πληρώνουν με δόσεις το 2019/20.

Ricordiamo ai contribuenti che pagano a rate le tasse comunali per il 2019/20 che il versamento della prima rata per quest’anno finanziario è dovuto entro lunedì 30 settembre.

Η πρώτη δόση για το οικονομικό έτος είναι πληρωτέα τη Δευτέρα 30 Σεπτεμβρίου. Για επιλογές πληρωμής, επισκεφθείτε το whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ratesvaluations Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, καλέστε το 9262 6333 Καμία Αλλαγή στην Ανακύκλωση στο Whitehorse Οι κάτοικοι και τα μέλη της κοινότητας θα διαπιστώσουν με ευχαρίστηση ότι συνεχίζεται κανονικά η αποκομιδή των κάδων ανακυκλώσιμων στο Whitehorse. Όλα τα ανακυκλώσιμα απορρίμματα του Δήμου τα επεξεργάζεται η Visy και οι υπηρεσίες μας ανακύκλωσης παραμένουν πλήρως λειτουργικές. Τώρα περισσότερο από ποτέ κάνουμε έκκληση σε όλη την κοινότητά μας να αποφεύγει τα απόβλητα όπου είναι δυνατόν και να ανακυκλώνει όσο το δυνατόν περισσότερα. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, καλέστε το 9262 6333 ή επισκεφθείτε το whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Per le opzioni di pagamento, potete visitare whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ratesvaluations Per maggiori informazioni, chiamate il 9262 6333 A Whitehorse ricicliamo come al solito I residenti e i membri della comunità saranno lieti di sapere che la raccolta dal marciapiede del materiale riciclabile continuerà come al solito a Whitehorse.

Tutte le operazioni di riciclaggio per il Comune sono compiute da Visy e i nostri servizi di riciclaggio rimangono pienamente operativi.

Ora più che mai esortiamo tutti i componenti della nostra comunità a evitare gli sprechi per quanto possono e a riciclare il più possibile.

Per maggiori informazioni, chiamate il 9262 6333 o visitate whitehorse.vic. gov.au

市议会的社区满意度调查获得高于 平均的好评

Tỷ lệ hài lòng của cộng đồng về hội đồng thành phố trên mức trung bình

白马市议会继续在州政府的年度社 区成员调查中表现优秀。

Hội đồng thành phố Whitehorse tiếp tục thực hiện tốt cuộc khảo sát hàng năm của Chính phủ Tiểu Bang dành cho các thành viên cộng đồng.

三分之二的市民对市议会的总体表 现给出了“非常好” （17%）或“好” （49%）的评分，而只有5%的市民认 为市议会表现“非常差”或“差”。还 有27%的市民态度居中，给出了“中 等”的评分。 以下是本年度调查的一些要点。 如需阅读报告全文，请浏览网站 localgovernment.vic.gov.au/ourprograms/council-communitysatisfaction-survey。 分期支付地税到期日 分期支付2019/20财年地税的居民请 注意支付到期日。 本财年第一次分期付款到期日是9月 30日周一。 有关付款方式详情，请浏览网 站whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ratesvaluations。 如需获取更多信息，请致电9262 6333。 白马市的可回收垃圾照常收集 敬告市民和社区成员，白马市的路边 可回收垃圾收集照常进行。 市议会的所有可回收垃圾均由Visy公 司处理，我们的可回收垃圾收集服务 仍然全面开展。 在此，我们呼吁所有社区，尽可能避 免浪费并且尽可能回收利用废弃物 品。 如需获取更多信息，请致电9262 6333 或浏览网站whitehorse.vic.gov.au。

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