Whitehorse News December 2020

• December 2020

Online Carols Concert

Featuring Silvie Paladino

Carols Couch Choir

Pop-Up Christmas Activities

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Elected Councillors

Sports Awards

Business

New Playground

The votes are in! Meet your new councillors, p8-9.

Congratulations to this year’s sports award winners, p5.

Whitehorse reopens for business, p7.

Nature inspired play space now at Lucknow Street, p11.

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December 2020

Mayor’s Message I am pleased to be writing this first Mayor’s message of our new Council term.

Contact us 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

Council's customer service centres are open with modified hours. Please check our website.

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

Council meetings Delegated Committee Meeting Monday 7 December, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 14 December, 7pm These meetings will be held via remote technology, with no attendance in-person.

Council meetings are live streamed at webcast. whitehorse.vic.gov.au Information correct at time of printing: Tuesday 1 December.

I would like to thank my Councillor colleagues for electing me to lead our Council for the next 12 months. I would also like to thank the residents of Cootamundra Ward for electing me to represent you. I look forward to working with my councillor colleagues and the organisation on our continued recovery and return to COVID-normal.

Our new Council will be keen to hear from you about what’s important to you, what is working well and what isn’t. I encourage you to contact our staff and let us know.

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.

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Whitehorse City Council Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe

Nunawading Community Hub

Forest Hill Chase and Nunawading Civic Centre Closed from 12pm Thursday 24 December.

Reopening: Tuesday 29 December.

Closed: Friday 1 January.

Closed from 4pm Wednesday 23 December.

Reopening Friday 8 January.

Box Hill Service Centre Closed from Thursday 24 December.

Reopening: Monday 4 January.

Thursday 24 December: 6am-6pm.

Christmas Day: closed.

Boxing Day, Sunday 27 and Monday 28 December: 8am-8pm.

Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December: 6am-10pm.

Thursday 31 December: 6am-6pm.

New Year’s Day: 10am-8pm.

Normal hours outside of these dates.

Box Hill Town Hall and Community Halls Office

Booking office closed from Thursday 24 December. Reopening: Monday 4 January.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Office closed from Thursday 24 December.

Reopening: Monday 4 January.

Whitehorse Artspace

Closed from Thursday 17 December.

Reopening 10am Tuesday 23 February.

Translation services

Finally, as we head into the festive season, on behalf of Council, I’d like to wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Festive Season Operating Hours Customer Service Centres

Acknowledgement of Country

Issues and concerns cannot be addressed if we don’t hear from you. Just as much, we’d also like to hear positive feedback and outcomes from your contact with Council. Send us your feedback via email, phone, social media or in-person.

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

All branches close from 5pm Thursday 24 December and reopen Tuesday 29 December.

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

Morack Golf Course

Open every day except Christmas Day. Bookings required.

Sportlink Vermont South

Closed from 4pm Thursday 24 December.

Reopening 8am Saturday 2 January.

Aqualink Box Hill and Nunawading

Crèche: Closed Group Fitness and Aqualink Box Hill Stadium: See www.aqualink.com.au for details 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. No weighed vehicles after 3.45pm.

Hard Waste

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

Bookings will close at 3pm the Wednesday prior.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Collections will not occur on public holidays.

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.

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Do you have big ideas and great enthusiasm for exploring and creating the community you want to live, work, study, visit or play in?

Who can take part?

Ever wanted to feel what it’s like to be in the decision-making chair? This is your opportunity to be part of an exciting new approach to developing a community vision for Whitehorse.

Anyone aged 16 years or over who lives in Whitehorse, or owns or operates a business in Whitehorse, is eligible.

We need a mix of everyday people of different ages, backgrounds, skills and experiences. Simply living or operating a business in Whitehorse, and the desire to be genuinely involved, is all the experience and knowledge you need.

We are looking for up to 50 community members to be part of the Whitehorse 2040 Community Panel that will decide what the Community Vision will be.

You will be given a range of information to consider from experts, as well as all the feedback that we have received from the community. We will then work together to make sense of it all and write the Community Vision.

At a glance

It’s important that the panel comprises of a wide range of community members that broadly reflects Whitehorse’s current community makeup. We’ve have had many expressions of interest (EOI) already, but would also like EOIs from:

The panel will meet four times in February and March 2021, supported by professional independent facilitators from ChatterBox Projects.

You must be able to attend all four sessions: ■

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 6pm-9pm

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Each panel member will receive a one-off $300 payment at the completion of the process. Catering will be provided.

Residents from Box Hill, Burwood, Surrey Hills and Vermont South

We can make extra arrangements to help you participate, such as childcare, transport, accessibility and language support.

Staying safe is more important than ever.

So please, keep wearing a mask and continue maintaining your distance. If you feel sick, get tested and stay home while waiting for results.

Our Customer Service Centres at Forest Hill, Box Hill and the Civic Centre are open and our customer service team is pleased to welcome

Independent consultants ChatterBox Projects is responsible for managing the selection process. Council will not be involved and will not know who has been selected until the day of the first panel workshop.

The panel will be selected to represent the broader make-up of the Whitehorse Community in terms of age, gender and the suburb where people live. For example, 10 per cent of Whitehorse’s population lives in Mitcham, so ideally 10 per cent of panel members will be from Mitcham.

Express your interest today and help Shape Our Future. www.chatterboxprojects.com.au/whitehorse-2040

Visit the website at https://oursay.org/ whitehorsecitycouncil/communityvision to take the survey in English, Mandarin, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese or Korean, or download a drawing Survey sheet to draw your future vision. submissions You can also request a hard and EOIs copy of the survey, or a short for the three-question postcard version, panel close by emailing communityvision@ 11 December whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Your 2021 calendar is on its way

COVID-19 update The Victorian Government roadmap to recovery sets out steps to ease restrictions on how we live and how we work.

How is the final panel selected?

Last chance to have your say in our survey

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you back. To ensure safety of customers and staff, our locations and hours of operation have been temporarily modified. Service Centres will be open between 9am and 5pm and closed between 12noon and 1pm.

Many Council facilities are reopening in line with the easing of restrictions. To find the latest information about the changes to our facilities and services, as well as updates from Council, please visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/reopenings

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Households in Whitehorse have started receiving their 2021 Whitehorse City Council calendar.

The calendar feautures a stunning collection of resident photo submissions.

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Residents who have not received a copy of the calendar 2020 can phone Council on 9262 6333 or request one to be posted by visiting www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/news/2021whitehorse-calendar Image: Little Pied Cormorant by Amila Pathirana

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December 2020

Working for Whitehorse Supported Playgroup Goes Online

During the pandemic, Natasha worked with a regional network of supported playgroup facilitators to share how they were working and coping through the pandemic.

Natasha started working at Whitehorse Council in 2019 as a Supported Playgroup Facilitator, drawing on a breadth of experience working with children and families.

As the sole staff member working with playgroups at Whitehorse, Natasha found this network valuable and supportive.

“I gave many things a go and moved on if it wasn’t successful,” Natasha said of the program.

As a local resident, she also wanted to find a role close to home, not knowing that 2020 would result in a year working entirely from home.

The Smalltalk Supported Playgroup program facilitated by Natasha adapted this year.

Initiating remote sessions in March, calling them ‘playgroup at home’, she offered families options on how to stay connected, such as weekly newsletters, play at home ideas, Zoom sessions, phone calls and text messaging.

The weekly Zoom sessions followed aspects of face-to-face playgroup, including group singing, finger rhymes, stories and conversations. Children and their families also got to meet one another’s pets.

The communication was also two-way, with Natasha learning new songs from the parents.

Ideas for the ‘play at home’ activities included using materials that could easily be found at home. This became a fun challenge for families, who raided kitchen cupboards and recycling to find the items. Families found the ideas kept them inspired while at home.

Thanks to Our Wonderful Volunteers Across Australia, more than six million volunteers add to the wellbeing of their fellow community members through donating their time and energ y to others.

International Volunteer Day was our chance to thank them!

This annual celebration acknowledges the contribution of our volunteers in supporting people in our community and caring for our natural and cultural places. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Council volunteers, who regularly volunteer with Council programs including Meals on Wheels, homework support, Whitehorse Artspace, parkland advisory committees, youth committees and the disability committee – just to name a few.

Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe said, “We know this year has been tough, with many of our volunteer programs put on hold during the pandemic. However, we appreciate the contributions made by each and every one of our volunteers and look forward to being able to get our volunteers out in the community again soon.”

“I saw the situation as an opportunity to keep things interesting.”

Natasha also organised printing and posting of activity sheets to participating families. The sheets are available on the Council website and can be viewed at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ play-home-activities Parents and carers captured the creativity of their children at playgroup this year through photographs. Families that wanted to be part of a photobook sent in photos of their children playing at home. There were photos of many childhood favourite games, such as peek-a-boo, hide and seek and good old jumping in puddles.

The greatest challenge for Natasha in her new role has been the loss of face-to-face contact with children and families.

With restrictions easing, the Supported Playgroup program looks forward to gathering in person again in 2021.

To enquire about the Supported Playgroup, email supportedplaygroup@ whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Have your say: Aqualink Nunawading Have you visited Aqualink Nunawading lately?

Are you a member? We want to know what you thought of the facilities. Never been?

Tell us why not and what might encourage you to visit.

Since opening its doors in 1960, this muchloved family-friendly facility has been a popular swimming spot and meeting place for Whitehorse locals. Now more than 60 years old, it’s time to check in with our community to see whether the facility still meets your needs and expectations. The feasibility study will help us plan for a centre that is equipped to serve the community well – now and into the future.

The 10-minute online survey will ask about you, your fitness habits, the amenities and any insight you might like to share.

As a thank you for participating, you will go into the draw to win a 12-month Aqualink membership, with access to Box Hill also.

The information gathered will be used to make recommendations about how we can accommodate existing users, encourage future participation and, if required, develop a concept plan for potential future works.

The survey closes 24 December 2020.

More information https://bit.ly/2TA6R5y

December 2020

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Look Out for Pop-Up Christmas Activities Whitehorse Festival Season has worked with community groups to develop pop-up Christmas activities including carolling, and community activations.

NOW ONLINE

Support our local traders, shop local and keep an eye out for these vibrant activities in your local shopping precinct.

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Whitehorse Carols Concert Reimagined Enjoy live from your couch from 7pm Friday 18 December and available on demand until Friday 25 December.

Get your snacks ready for a special end to the year with the Whitehorse Carols Concert. Sing along to all your favourites in an evening of festive entertainment for all.

Expect dazzling performances from popular entertainer Silvie Paladino, joined

by Simon Gleeson, known for his starring role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.

There will also be performances from local community stars Josh Robson and Bianca Baykara. Let’s not forget Hey Dee Ho with music for the kids, the Superhoodz Crew, who will dance up a storm and the angelic voices of the Australian Children’s Choir.

The Whitehorse Churches Care Network will also feature with a special video contribution.

Accessible to Everyone You can watch the Whitehorse Carols Concert through Whitehorse Festival Season Facebook, Whitehorse City Council YouTube and Whitehorse Carols Website.

The concert will be fully captioned for everyone to enjoy.

Event Sponsors

Whitehorse Festival Season The Carols Concert will feature a finale performance of the Carols Couch Choir.

The Whitehorse community have come together to sing, dance, play and sign to this special festive medley. The Whitehorse Carols Concert online is not to be missed!

Whitehorse City Council Whitehorse Carols

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Subscribe to the e-version at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-news Whitehorse Sports Awards look a little different this year. We have been unable to celebrate our nominees and winners in person but still want to recognise the achievements of all our individuals and sporting clubs.

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Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe said we recognise this has been a challenging year for our sporting clubs, many who were unable to participate in sport this year.

“We appreciate the role sport plays in bringing our community together and giving people the opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle,” Cr Munroe said.

December 2020 “Congratulations to all nominees and winners and thank you to the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation network for their role in judging the awards.”

“The awards highlight the important contribution local sporting clubs make to the community and the outstanding achievements of their members. They also acknowledge excellence in club management and the behind-the-scenes efforts of club volunteers.”

For profiles on all winners, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-sports-awards

Sponsor

Sportsperson of the Year: Tom Wright – Nunawading Basketball Tom has achieved a high standard of basketball throughout the year, not only captaining the Nunawading Spectres to the 2019 NBL1 Championship but also juggling a full-time professional role and an international basketball schedule.

Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Jake Collins – Heatherdale Cricket Club, Heatherdale Jets Junior Football Club and Heatherwood School Jake won this award by demonstrating leadership beyond his years. Jake’s ability to be a positive influence on his peers is continually developing as he matures.

Coach of the Year: Brendan Scott – Surrey Park Football Club

Official of the Year (New Category): Darcy Williams – Basketball

Brendan has worked tirelessly all of his adult life to get the best out of others and to make sure they reach their full potential.

Darcy has gone above and beyond to help both experienced and inexperienced referees enhance their skills with the goal of better developing everyone.

School of the Year: Forest Hill College During 2019 and 2020, Forest Hill College has increased enrolments across all programs, delivering a high performance environment both on and off the court and field for student athletes pursuing a career in sport.

Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Darcy Gregory-Francis – Kerrimuir United Cricket Club Darcy always remains humble and is well known in the competitions he plays as someone who always plays the game with the right spirit.

Volunteer of the Year: Rohan Sutherland – Surrey Park Junior Football Club Rohan’s involvement and willingness to empower other members of the club makes him not only a great clubman but an integral part of the fabric of what makes Surrey Park a community.

Team of the Year: Spectres NBL1 Men’s Team – Nunawading Basketball Members of 2019 NBL1 Championship Team continue to support their pursuits of competing at an international level, fostering the development of the next generation of players and volunteering at community events.

Club of the Year: Heatherdale Cricket Club Heatherdale Cricket Club is led by a passionate group of individuals who work tirelessly to improve by building a positive culture and supporting members to become the best cricketers they can be.

Chair’s Award: Blackburn Junior Cycling Team The Blackburn Cycling Club filled the most positions on the junior state team, and it was also the most athletes Blackburn had ever sent to a National Championships in the Club’s history – a massive achievement!

December 2020

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Think Local

Box Hill Mall Transformed into Dining Destination

We’ve all heard about the importance of buying locally, especially during the COVID pandemic. But have you ever wondered about the impact that buying Australianmade has on the economy?

Council is working closely with Vicinity Centres, owner of Box Hill Central, as well as local hospitality venues, to expand their outdoor trading into Main Street.

Box Hill Central regional manager Andrew Drivas said COVID-19 had impacted businesses throughout Box Hill, like much of Melbourne, and it was important for Council to support a safe and successful return to trade.

We did and this is what we discovered...

71 JOBS

89 JOBS

105 JOBS

If every resident in Whitehorse spends $100 at local businesses on Australian made goods and services, an estimated 71 jobs will be supported across the Australian economy.

If these goods and services are purchased from businesses that are also Australian-owned, the number of jobs supported increases to 89.

If these businesses also have strong local supply chains and a greater use of Australian inputs, an estimated 105 jobs will be supported.

When checking off your December shopping lists – whether online or in person – remember that we all can play our part in leading Australia’s economic recovery.

More information www.wbiz.com.au

Let’s all stay COVIDSafe

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You should be asked to use hand sanitiser on entry and wear a mask You should be encouraged to stay 1.5m away from others The business should advise of their maximum allowed capacity inside and out

While restrictions are easing, COVID-19 safety regulations have made it more difficult for customers to navigate dining-in, which is why Box Hill Central has helped transform Main Street into a new, outdoor dining destination.

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relocated amenities, such as bike hoops, to make more dining spaces increased cleaning services.

Locals and visitors to Box Hill will be able to enjoy regional Chinese cuisines, as well as Japanese, Indian, Korean, Malaysian, Taiwanese, Thai and Vietnamese, in addition to the much-loved modern Australian, Italian, Mexican, Persian and more on offer at Box Hill Central.

Council is supporting the recovery of local businesses in a range of ways. Extending footpath trading and turning car parks into outdoor dining areas will help restaurants and cafes make the most of the important summer trading season.

Here’s a reminder of what you should expect every time you visit a business in Whitehorse: If you stay for more than 15 minutes, the business should take your contact details in case they need to get in touch if an outbreak occurs. This includes restaurants and cafes, hairdressers and beauty services, entertainment, art and cultural venues, sports and community venues and places of worship

“Box Hill Central is more than an amazing Asian food precinct,” he said. “It’s a bustling destination for dining with more than 75 eateries inside and around the centre, full of culinary delights for everyone.”

“Main Street and Box Hill Central are now well-equipped to cater for anyone who wants a place to enjoy takeaway dining, and those who would prefer table service,” Mr Drivas said.

We’ve all had more than a month of enjoying life after lockdown, but it’s important that we all stay vigilant and COVIDSafe for a while longer.

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We’ve waived fees for footpath trade permits and we can assist with barriers to make car park transformations safe for diners across Whitehorse.

Vicinity’s proactive approach is a great example of cooperation between businesses within a precinct to attract diners.

To ensure compliance, random spot checks of businesses are occurring in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

You can stay up to date with restrictions and public health advice at www.coronavirus.vic. gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-victoria Information for businesses on the latest restrictions can be found at www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/business-and-work

We encourage business owners to approach Council with their ideas. We want to see our cafes, restaurants and retail stores thriving again and will endeavour to do everything we possibly can to help our businesses to reopen as restrictions lift.

Criteria such as appropriate locations and no pedestrian or safety concerns must be met before a COVID response outdoor dining permit can be issued.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/outdoor-trading

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The Whitehorse community has elected 11 Councillors to represent the city’s 11 wards for the next four years.

Whitehorse City Council has welcomed the election of three new Councillors and the return of eight previous Councillors following the 2020 Council Election.

Whitehorse Chief Executive Officer Simon McMillan congratulated the successful Councillors and said it was an exciting time for Whitehorse with the result of new and returning Councillors.

Councillors were officially sworn in on 12 November and a meeting was held on 18 November to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Councillor Andrew Munroe was elected Mayor and Councillor Raylene Carr elected Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.

“I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of former councillors Bill Bennett and Sharon Ellis, both who served our community over multiple terms as a councillor and mayor,” he said. He also acknowledged the service of Councillor Tanya Tescher.

The three new faces on Council are Mark Lane, Amanda McNeill and Trudy Skilbeck. The eight returning Councillors are Andrew Munroe, Denise Massoud, Raylene Carr, Andrew Davenport, Blair Barker, Tina Liu, Prue Cutts and Ben Stennett.

The official results of the 2020 City of Whitehorse election are available on the VEC website at www.vec.vic.gov.au

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Cr Barker is interested in solving complex local and strategic issues, organisational transformation and innovation, strategic human resources, organisational culture, not for profit community groups and sport and community engagement, park and trees, veterans issues, pets, children and women’s sport and its importance to health and gender equality and sustainable building design.

Cr McNeill is interested in preserving neighbourhood character and fair planning outcomes, ensuring fair treatment for locals when impacted by state projects, disability advocacy including access to ensure everyone can enjoy our city, improving local parks and enabling access for offlead dog exercise, lowering costs and minimising rate rises with a focus on costs and delivering better value for money.

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Cr Liu’s areas of interest include community service and engagement, community health and wellbeing, sustainability, urban design, transport, local business and animal welfare. Cr Liu is an active and engaging community leader, who is committed to advocating for the needs of the community. She looks forward to continuing to help shape the long-term strategic vision of Whitehorse to ensure that it is a great place to live, work and play.

Cr Carr is committed to balanced decision making; remaining approachable and representing residents with integrity while working to solve problems and achieve results. Her short-term passion will be business recovery, however her future holds an interest in responsible animal management, public libraries, the purchase of public open space and value for rates.

Cr Stennett’s areas of interest include ensuring people of all ages in our city have an opportunity to have a say on matters that affect them, improving our local community and sporting facilities, preserving our bush reserves, parkland and open space, opposing inappropriate development and supporting initiatives which protect our neighbourhood character.

Cr Davenport’s areas of interest include reducing the cost of living; defending elderly services; cutting business red tape; enhancing parks, gardens and cycling infrastructure; promote a continuous improvement culture; protecting neighbourhood character; increasing library services, delivering sound financial management; improving amenities across Whitehorse and encouraging female participation in sport.

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December 2020

Follow These Steps to Become Fire Ready With warmer and drier conditions approaching, now is the time to prepare for fire season.

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Planning what you’ll do in the event of a fire is a great first step. Hold a family or household meeting and make sure everyone knows what is expected of them in a worst-case scenario.

Also do this when you arrive at a summer holiday destination, creating a plan that suits the new environment.

Just Chillin’ – Try These Heat Busters This Summer: 1. Drink plenty of water or other cool nonalcoholic fluids even if you’re not thirsty.

Avoid drinking extremely cold liquids as they can cause stomach cramps.

2. Reduce activity and avoid exercise. If activity is unavoidable, try to schedule it for the cooler part of the day and rest often.

3. Stay indoors or in the shade whenever you can.

4. Keep air circulating around you. Keep windows covered and turn on your fan or air conditioner.

5. Eat smaller meals more often and make cold meals such as salad.

6. Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibres like cotton and linen.

7. Place wet towels on your body, put feet in cold water and take cool (not cold) showers.

8. Consider visiting an air-conditioned shopping centre, public library or cinema.

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Keep grass cut low. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass.

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Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home.

Remove or prune shrubs near windows and well away from branches of mature trees.

Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter.

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Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and woodpiles.

Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – make sure there are no branches within 10m of any building.

Check your smoke alarms.

More information www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Burns and Scalds on Children Tea, coffee, hot food, hot tap water, vehicle exhausts, treadmills and campfires – what do all of these have in common? They are all major causes of child burn and scald injuries and the home is the most common location where these injuries occur.

Garden hoses exposed to direct sunlight during summer can heat the water inside the hose (not flowing) to 130-140 degrees, which can cause burns especially to children. It is recommended to let the water flow a few minutes to cool before spraying on people or animals.

Every year in Victoria, more than 1000 children are treated in hospital for burn or scald injuries, with children aged 0-4 years at greatest risk.

20 minutes. Do not use butter, oils, ointments or ice to treat burns as these can further damage the skin.

A child’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s and will therefore result in a more severe burn.

Injuries from burns or scalds can cause a great deal of pain for a significant period of time and often result in scarring; in some cases, skin grafts are required.

Dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance if the burn is to the face, airway, hands or genitals or larger than the size of the child’s hand.

If a child is burned, apply immediate first aid by placing the burn under cool running water for a minimum of

Resources: Royal Children’s Hospital Victoria, Kidsafe Victoria, Essential Baby Australia, Raising Children Network.

If you’re not sure how severe a burn is, contact a doctor, hospital or medical centre immediately.

Volunteering Opportunities for Young People in 2021 Whitehorse City Council’s Youth Services is looking for young volunteers aged 12-25 to get involved in their local community in 2021!

Written by Violet – Current FReeZA Flying Pig Events Committee member, Peer Facilitator and studying a Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies.

I have had the most amazing experience and time while being a part of the FReeZA Flying Pig Events team and am very grateful that I made the decision to join.

Violet

I have made some brilliant pals and been a part of some terrific events. While being a part of the team I have been able to develop confidence,

experience in event management and see my ideas come to life through the support of the team and community. By joining the FReeZA team I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of different people and have developed some valuable communication skills.

I would highly encourage as many young people to take up the opportunity of joining the FReeZA Flying Pig Events team.

More information Jac Piper on 0408 356 997 jacqueline.piper@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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New Play Space Brings Big Smiles

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Young People of the Month

Children at Lucknow Street Children’s Services Centre give new outdoor play space big tick of approval.

The team of educaters at Lucknow Street wanted to provide the children with natural spaces that would change with and reflect the seasons, while giving the little ones opportunities to explore and be challenged and intrigued.

Explained Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS) Coordinator Melinda Grant, “We wanted to create spaces with complexity that children are required to engage with to support their sense of independence. We focused on the natural beauty of items and the open-ended nature of the landscape to challenge, inspire and nurture.”

Enrolments now open All three WELS centres are currently taking enrolments.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ child-care-and-kindergarten

Tim Woodfield is a kind, empathetic individual who not only gets the best out of himself, but also those around him. Tim is a proven natural leader, taking on the role as Koonung Secondary College Vice-Captain. He designed a Mentorship Program at his school, demonstrating and reinforcing his ability to act as a positive role model to junior students.

While being deeply committed to his Year 12 studies, Tim also finds the time to play leading roles in musicals where he is often required to rehearse for many hours after school.

Tim has extensive experience with Scouts Australia, which was acknowledged in 2018 when he was presented with Cubs Australia Grey Wolf Award by the Mayor of Whitehorse.

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: Safe Steps (24 Hours)

1800 015 188 Family violence response.

Parentline (8am-midnight)

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

Nurse on Call (24 hours)

1300 606 024 Kids Helpline (24 hours)

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

Lifeline (24 hours)

13 11 14 Crisis support and suicide prevention.

Headspace

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

DirectLine (24 Hours)

1800 888 236 Alcohol and drug counselling and referral.

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.

Opening Doors (24 Hours)

1800 825 955 Housing and homelessness support.

Alvin Fung has been described as a self-motivated, kind individual as well as a passionate learner who strives to work hard to do the best he can in whatever he does.

Alvin was awarded with Koonung’s 2019 Student Prize for all-round school and community contributions which is a testament to his vast skills and abilities.

Having achieved Dux in Maths, Alvin shares his expertise each morning by tutoring Year 7-9 students. As a STEM captain, he organises the fortnightly science club, while also being a valued member of the Koonung Student Representative Council and Interact Club.

The list goes on, as Alvin also enjoys playing piano, futsal in a social competition as well as working weekends at Chemist Warehouse.

Christmas Closures and Supports

Council’s Youth ConneXions drop in centre will be closed over the Christmas period from Wednesday 23 December reopening on Monday 4 January. A youth worker can still be contacted during business hours on 9898 9340 or 0417 036 365 or via email on youth.worker@whitehorse. vic.gov.au

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Planning for the future of transport in Box Hill Council’s Box Hill Integrated Transport Strateg y (ITS) was adopted in September.

The strategy provides a plan to improve the transport options to get to and around Box Hill, with an emphasis on improving the walking environment, cycling options, advocating for public transport improvements and managing vehicle use.

The ITS aims to ensure that Box Hill continues to be a great place to live, work, visit and meet family and friends.

The strategy was developed over 18 months, with significant community consultation across the project, ensuring the needs of the community were captured in the plan.

View the strategy www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/living-working/ transport-and-roads/transport

Turning Box Hill into a Future City The Our Future Cities’ 2020 Interdisciplinary Student Design Competition was held in July and August this year.

Teams were given a project based around the Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre and were required to link their own vision of Box Hill to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development goals and Water Sensitive Cities’ principles.

The winning entry, ‘Root Connection – a sustainable community harvesting culture,’ focused on bringing the community together and promoting cultural diversity through shared community gardens, aiming at alleviating inequality at the same time.

Whitehorse City Council sponsored the Whitehorse Commendation Award, which was presented along with other prizes during the awards night in September. This project included a conversion of Whitehorse Road, incorporating pedestrian access, sculpture, public transport, recreation and more.

Well done to all involved.

More information www.ourfuturecities.org/submissions

Changes to Clearways and Tow-Away Zones A number of clearways in Whitehorse will become tow-away zones under a new program through the Department of Transport (DOT).

The DOT is introducing changes to clearways to keep traffic flowing smoothly on Melbourne’s busy roads as part of the Clearways Management Program.

From 1 December 2020, every existing clearway within 20km of Melbourne’s CBD will become a tow-away zone. While it will remain an offence to park in a clearway during the restricted times, once the new tow-away zones are in place, drivers parked illegally will also have their vehicle towed and receive a fine on top of the vehicle release fee.

No new clearways are being created as part of this program.

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The Department of Transport is making these changes so there is a consistent approach to managing arterial road clearways.

More information www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/towawayzones

December 2020

Tackling Climate Change Council has adopted a two-year Climate Response Plan that prioritises Council actions to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impact of climate change.

The new plan builds on work Council has been doing to mitigate the risks and adapt to climate change since 2009.

It reflects current science-based projections and will assist council to meet emission reduction targets and ensure we are adhering to the legislative requirements of Victoria’s Climate Change Framework and Local Government Act. Actions include: ■

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From 2022, Council’s climate response will be embedded into all Council policy, including a new Sustainability Strategy, which will involve comprehensive community consultation and be informed by the next Community Vision.

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

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Capital Works Update Council is committed to providing facilities for the community to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Construction on a new pavilion at Terrara Park, to replace the existing four pavilions, began in October. The existing facilities at Terrara Park will meet the increased needs of our sporting clubs and broader community.

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Temporary facilities are available to service clubs and the public while works occur. The sports fields will continue to be available for use during construction.

The project is expected to take 12 months to finish.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/terrara-park-pavilion

Thread Collect: E-Waste and Clothing Home Pickup

Apply for your Residential Parking Permit Online

From your door to a second life – Thread Collect is a contactless and COVID safe home pickup service that you can book for clothing and small electricals. Divert 100 per cent of collections from landfill to give to local and global communities where it’s needed most.

Approximately 1200 new residential permit applications are lodged annually in Whitehorse.

Accepted items are clothes, shoes, handbags in clean reusable condition, along with a maximum of three small electrical items per household.

Electrical items can include kettles, toasters, radios, microwaves, laptops, mobiles and hairdryers.

Unaccepted items are toys, furniture, large electrical appliances (such as fridges and stoves), soiled or torn clothing, mattresses, books, doonas, pillows and bric-a-brac (household items like photo frames, glassware and kitchenware).

Residents can give as many bags as needed, with a minimum of one bag of clothing per booking.

In the past, lodging and paying Residential Parking Permits was time consuming for residents.

Dates are limited to 8-22 December, so book now to avoid missing out.

Simply visit www.threadcollect.com.au, select City of Whitehorse and book online. Alternatively, you can call 9386 8702.

Once you’ve booked, please leave your bags of clothing and small electrical items by your front door the night before collection.

More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ reusable-items-collection

Whitehorse City Council now offers new residents an online ‘Pay and Apply’ option. This system has improved customer service and reduced the application processing time to two working days.

Did you know?

In the past year, Whitehorse has also created online options to apply and pay for permits for: • Footpath Trading • Box Hill Mall • Real Estate Permit For information and to apply, please visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/livingworking/business/council-publicspace/footpath-trading

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/residentialparking-permits

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Caring for the Community Caring for Carers Did you know that about 11 per cent of the population are carers? These often unsung heroes not only provide unpaid support to family or friends they are also an integral part of Australia’s health system.

So while 2020 has been all about the pandemic, we’d like to give a shout out to the people who look after us.

Every day. Every year.

The Ladies Café is fantastic initiative helping about 30 local female carers from Chinese-speaking backgrounds to stay connected throughout the pandemic via virtual gatherings.

The online gatherings for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers provide an opportunity for carers to support each other.

“The groups focus on sharing and discussing how to cope, as well as bringing more awareness of their own mental wellbeing,” said group facilitator Ada Poon from the Centre for Holistic Health.

“We talk about self-care, self-compassion and emotion management skills.”

During the lockdown, some carers have been unsure about how to get to the supermarket or pharmacy without putting their family at further risk – this has caused additional anxiety and stress.

“The feedback we receive from the participants is very good,” she said.

“What we hear most is that they feel that they are not alone.”

Recently the carers wrote themselves a ‘love letter’ to acknowledge and appreciate their own efforts and express how they value themselves. This is some of what they said:

“I understand there are many things that I cannot control. I will learn to manage things that I can, rather than pushing myself to do things beyond my ability.”

“I will tell myself I deserve to be loved.

Even when I am busy I will make time for myself.”

“I make myself happy and peaceful first. My family will then feel happy and peaceful. “ “I don’t need to feel guilty when I have a day off from my housework.”

The Centre for Holistic Health is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Forest Hill offering health services to people from a Chinese speaking background.

Whitehorse City Council would like to thank these women for the tireless work they do caring for others, as well as all the carers in our community.

More information www.chh.org.au

December 2020

16 Ways in 16 Days at Whitehorse 16 Days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence is a global campaign that challenges violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to Human Rights Day on 10 December.

The campaign uses the bright and optimistic colour orange, to represent a future free from violence against women and girls as a unifying theme running through all of its global activities.

Whitehorse City Council is acknowledging this campaign across our social media channels and has coordinated an online event with other surrounding Councils. This event features women in our community reflecting on their resilience, with a specific focus on coping through the pandemic.

Women’s resilience in lockdown: Share, learn and laugh together with Georgie Dent When: 7.30pm Thursday 10 December Where: Zoom. Event link will be emailed to registrants on the day Cost: Free, bookings essential RSVP: Please register your interest at: https://resilient-women-in-easternmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au

Georgie Dent is a journalist, editor, author and passionate advocate for gender equality. She will host a frank discussion with three Melbourne women around their experiences surviving or thriving through the pandemic. What did they find difficult? What got them through?

How did they maintain resilience and what steps do we take now towards a COVID-normal?

How has COVID-19 affected you?

Council cares about the wellbeing of the Whitehorse community. We want to hear from you about how your life has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

to develop an understanding of the wellbeing of the whole community at this time.

2020 has been a challenging year for many in our community. We are seeking people who live, work or study in Whitehorse to take part in a wellbeing survey focusing on key issues that have affected our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to hear from a broad section of our community

Information gathered from this survey will directly influence Council’s COVID-19 response and recovery, translating to broader community benefits in the future.

More information https://whitehorsecc.secure.force. com/r/wellbeing

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 Mont Albert North.

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

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Construction Set to Start The demolition of the Whitehorse Centre is on track to finish in December 2020, paving the way for construction to begin on the new open double-storey car park in early 2021.

The car park wall cladding will be a solid scalloped concrete material to minimise headlight disbursement to surrounding properties while also providing an interesting visual element to the design.

With accessibility and visibility top of mind, the car park will feature at ground level entry to both levels and a pedestrian ramp to enable easy, convenient and safe access to the performing arts centre, library, Council offices, local parkland and nearby Walker Park sports precinct.

The car park will be completed in late 2021. Construction of the new performing arts centre will then start and is expected to be completed in late 2023.

When complete, there will be more than 430 car parking spaces on site (up from the existing 225 spaces).

The car park will complement the surrounding environment with a minimalistic design, muted colour scheme and structure embedded within the landscape.

Recycle Right at Christmas Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. However, with lavish meals and wrapped gifts, there is often the potential for wasted food and presents.

If each person reduced their amount of Christmas waste by 1kg, we could save approximately 10 billion litres of waste.

According to statistics from 1 Million Women, we could also prevent eight million kilograms of carbon dioxide pollution.

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Use a living Christmas tree or a potted plant, which can be reused or recycled afterward Reduce food wastage this Christmas by planning ahead. The Love Food, Hate Waste campaign says that Victorian households throw away $2200 worth of food each year.

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Wrapping paper is one of the largest sources of waste each Christmas, with more than 8000 tonnes used each year.

Avoid non-recyclable wrapping such as plastic and glitter. Opt for recycled brown paper or other paper-based wrapping paper, reuse ribbon, twine, gift bags or boxes you already have at home.

More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/ whitehorse-centre-redevelopment

Box Hill Town Hall Available for Room Hire Looking for a place to hold an event, ceremony, service, meeting or gathering?

The Box Hill Town Hall is a beautiful art deco building located in the heart of Box Hill.

Sustainable gift ideas. Consider making a donation to a charity, purchasing second-hand items or experiences rather than ‘things’. Buy locally and ensure items are made from good quality, sustainable materials.

Constructed in 1934, the Box Hill Town Hall is the epitome of the era with high ceilings and ornate rooms, perfect for special occasions.

Get creative with kids and make your sustainable Christmas decorations.

You can use items from the garden or upcycle things found around the home.

The Town Hall is registered with the National Trust and remains a significant and bustling hub in Whitehorse. The building boasts a variety of spacious rooms steeped in history that can meet social distancing measures as well as all your additional technical and catering requirements.

More information www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

With three commercial kitchens on site, it’s your choice – our caterers or yours! This is our point of difference. With such a vast array of cultures and traditions in and around Whitehorse, we understand that providing your own food can make your celebration a success.

Weddings, funerals, meetings – we can meet COVIDSafe requirements while you make new memories, celebrate loved ones or hold a meeting.

Our lawn is also available for services and celebrations with our grand building as the backdrop to your event.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please contact us to discuss your occasion or visit our website for more information: www.boxhilltownhall.com.au or phone 9262 6243 Above: Box Hill Town Hall Main Hall setup for a spectacular wedding reception.

WHITEHORSE ARTS CALENDAR Whitehorse Council Arts and Cultural venues have implemented COVIDSafe practices across all venues.

This means that visitors will find sanitiser available at the entrance to each building, there will be density quotas for each space and we will promote and practice social distancing measures.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Open Please visit the Box Hill Community Arts Centre website for news about coming workshops and classes: www.bhcac.com.au Follow BHCAC on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with us: www.facebook.com/ boxhillcommunityartscentre www.instagram.com/bhcac

Whitehorse Artspace

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Visit Whitehorse Artspace to enjoy the exhibition Encounters. See the work of some of Australia’s most talented emerging and established ceramic artists. For opening hours and more information, visit: www.whitehorseartspace.com.au

Please visit our website for current opening hours and details: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/thingsdo/arts-culture/schwerkolt-cottage

Sure to intrigue and inspire, participating artists include Connie Augustinos, Jack Balfour, Tim Clarkson, John Daly, Susan Frost, Colin Hopkins, Marita Knutsen, Vanessa Lucas, Lilach Mileikowski, Julie Pennington, Ruby Pilven and Ulrica Trulsson.

Artspace continues to share their Treasures of the Collection newsletter with our community.

Subscribe to receive our e-newsletter here: www.whitehorseartspace.com.au

Νέοι Δημοτικοί Σύμβουλοι Εκλέχθηκαν νέοι δημοτικοί σύμβουλοι σε όλες τις έντεκα εκλογικές έδρες του Whitehorse για το 2020 μέχρι το 2024. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/ who-we-are/councillors Συναυλία για τα Κάλαντα στο Whitehorse

Η συναυλία εφέτος θα γίνει διαδικτυακά. Στους καλλιτέχνες περιλαμβάνονται: Silvie Paladino και Simon Gleeson, μαζί με τα ντόπια αστέρια Josh Robson & Bianca Baykara, η Παιδική Χορωδία Αυστραλίας (Australian Children’s Choir), Superhoodz Crew και Hey Dee Ho για παιδιά. Η συναυλία θα μεταδοθεί στο διαδίκτυο στις 7μμ την Παρασκευή 18 Δεκεμβρίου. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/whitehorse-carols Ασφάλεια στο νερό Το νερό είναι διασκεδαστικό για τα παιδιά, αλλά αν τα αφήσετε μόνα τους γύρω από το νερό χωρίς την επίβλεψη από ενήλικα είναι επικίνδυνο. Οι περισσότεροι θανατηφόροι πνιγμοί συμβαίνουν στο σπίτι, όπως σε πισίνες της αυλής και μπανιέρες. Να επιβλέπετε όλα τα παιδιά όταν είναι κοντά στο νερό, ένας άνθρωπος μπορεί να πνιγεί σε 20 μόλις δευτερόλεπτα. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες : www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

Stay in touch with the latest news from Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ schwerkoltcottage Whitehorse Centre

Currently closed for redevelopment Stay in touch with news about coming performances from the Whitehorse Centre by visiting www.whitehorsecentre.com.au

I nuovi Consiglieri comunali In tutte e undici le circoscrizioni di Whitehorse sono stati eletti i nuovi Consiglieri comunali che rimarranno in carica dal 2020 fino al 2024.

Per maggiori informazioni: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/ who-we-are/councillors Concerto natalizio di Whitehorse Quest’anno il concerto si farà online.

Gli interpreti includeranno Silvie Paladino e Simon Gleeson, insieme ai talenti locali Josh Robson e Bianca Baykara, l’Australian Children’s Choir, Superhoodz Crew e Hey Dee Ho per i bambini.

Il concerto verrà condiviso alle ore 19 di venerdì 18 dicembre. Per maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/whitehorse-carols Sicurezza in acqua I bambini in acqua si divertono, ma è pericoloso lasciarli vicino all’acqua senza la supervisione di un adulto.

La maggior parte degli incidenti mortali avviene in casa, e questo include le piscine del giardino e le vasche da bagno. Controllate tutti i bambini quando si trovano vicino all’acqua, bastano appena 20 secondi perché una persona anneghi. Per maggiori informazioni: www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

Activate Whitehorse is launched!

Activate Whitehorse is a Council Placemaking initiative encouraging people to work together to activate spaces in Whitehorse to make them vibrant and welcoming.

To help activate a space, Whitehorse has embraced a story-driven approach that includes changing the character and fabric of a space to attract people. We define the fabric of a place as the look and feel, colour and texture and the character is the people and the stories they create in a place.

An activated place has a strong identity and our relationships are strengthened through investment in their past, present and future narratives. Activate Whitehorse will prompt people to take ownership for shaping their local story by innovatively using the new places in our community.

Whitehorse needs you! To find out more and get involved in Activate Whitehorse, visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/activate

新议员

Ủy viên mới của Hội đồng

Whitehorse 所有11个选区均已选出 新议员，任期为2020年至2024年。 详情请浏览：: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/about-council/who-we-are/ councillors

Các ủy viên mới của hội đồng đã được bầu trên tất cả 11 phường của Whitehorse cho năm 2020 cho đến năm 2024. Chi tiết thêm: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/about-council/who-we-are/ councillors

Whitehorse 颂歌音乐会

Buổi Hòa nhạc Whitehorse Carols

这场音乐会今年将在网上举行。 表演者包括Silvie Paladino 和 Simon Gleeson、本地明星——Josh Robson 和 Bianca Baykara、澳大利亚儿童合 唱团（Australian Children’s Choir Superhoodz Crew 以及 Hey Dee Ho 儿童音乐启蒙学校。

音乐会将于12月18日（星期五） 晚上7点开始。详情请浏览： www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-carols 安全戏水

孩子们喜欢有趣的水上活动，但如果 让他们在没有成年人的监督下戏水 则非常危险。大多数致命的溺水事 故发生在家中，包括后院游泳池和浴 缸。仅仅20秒就可以令一个人溺亡， 因此所有的儿童水上活动都务必要 在成年人监督下进行。详情请浏览： www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

Buổi hòa nhạc sẽ được tổ chức trực tuyến trong năm nay. Các nghệ sĩ biểu diễn bao gồm Silvie Paladino và Simon Gleeson, có sự tham gia của các ngôi sao địa phương Josh Robson & Bianca Baykara, Dàn Hợp xướng Trẻ em Úc (Australian Children’s Choir), Superhoodz Crew và Hey Dee Ho dành cho trẻ em.

Buổi hòa nhạc sẽ được chia sẻ vào lúc 7h:00 tối thứ 6 ngày 18 tháng 12. Chi tiết thêm: www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/whitehorse-carols An Toàn Dưới Nước Nước là niềm vui đối với trẻ em, nhưng để trẻ ở xung quanh nước mà không có sự giám sát của người lớn sẽ rất nguy hiểm. Hầu hết các vụ chết đuối tử vong xảy ra tại nhà, bao gồm cả hồ bơi và bồn tắm. Giám sát tất cả trẻ em gần nước, một người có thể chết đuối chỉ trong 20 giây. Chi tiết thêm: www.watersafety.vic.gov.au