Whitehorse News February 2020

WHITEHORSE NEWS • February 2020

Whitehorse Centre Season 2020 Read all about the exciting new season of theatre, music and children's shows.

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Community Hub

Australia Day Awards

Global Fiesta

Whitehorse Arts Calendar

Read the latest about this exciting development.

Congratulations to all our wonderful winners.

Come together and celebrate Harmony Day.

Workshops, shows, courses, exhibitions and more.

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February 2020

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

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 10 February, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 24 February, 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.

Nunawading Hub

Nunawading Community Hub – A Place to Form New Friendships The new Nunawading Community Hub being built on the former Nunawading Primary School site on Springvale Road is specially designed to foster friendships and enable community spirit to flourish.

With construction expected to be completed by mid-2020, it’s not long before the community will be able to participate in a diverse range of artistic, dance, sporting and leisure pursuits on offer by the community groups operating out of the hub.

Council’s Meals on Wheels service will also be based at the hub. Each week, community

volunteers will collect approximately 1200 pre-packed meals from the hub and distribute them to more than 300 Whitehorse residents.

There will also be opportunities for Meals on Wheels recipients to eat their meal in the communal dining area of the hub. This will foster social interactions and friendships among Whitehorse’s older residents.

To read about construction progress and see the latest time-lapse photography, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/nunawadingcommunity-hub

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

Time for an After Holiday Clean-Out? Booking your hard waste collection can now be done online in a convenient and easy process.

Residents can book up to two free hard waste collections per financial year.

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

Book online by 3pm on Thursday for a possible collection the next week. At busy times sometimes your collection might not be possible for up to two weeks.

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

Rates Due

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.

For ratepayers paying their 2019/2020 rates in full: Full payment is due Monday 17 February 2020.

Online bookings will be confirmed by email and SMS within two business days. Please do not put your items out for collection until your booking has been confirmed.

For ratepayers paying their 2019/2020 rates by instalments: The third instalment is due on Friday 28 February 2020.

Extra collections are available at a charge.

Please contact Council’s hard waste contractor for further information on 9721 1915 or visit www.hardrubbishmelbourne.com.au/whitehorse Remember to donate or sell reusable goods first.

Most materials placed in hard waste get recycled.

Items that are not booked for collection may be considered as illegal dumping and could result in a fine.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ hard-waste-collection

To receive your rate notice electronically in the future, visit whitehorse.ezybill.com.au/ account/signin More information and payment options www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/your-rates 9262 6292

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Australia Day Civic Awards Congratulations to these Australia Day Civic Award winners, presented with their prestigious Council awards at a ceremony on Australia Day this year.

Citizen of the Year – Valerie Donlon Valerie is an excellent example to anyone wanting to take part in community life and create positive change for those around them.

After decades living in Whitehorse and a full career behind her, Valerie joined U3A Nunawading in 2012 before becoming president of the organisation from 2015 until 2019.

During her tenure as president, Valerie transformed the organisation into a contemporary business in a move that won U3A Nunawading the City of Whitehorse Excellence in Business Community award in 2018.

Left: Valerie Donlon with Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Sharon Ellis

Community Achievement Awards Chris Miller Chris has spent more than 60 years helping Alkira carry out its important work throughout the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Alkira supports those with an intellectual disability, helping them lead a fulfilling, fun and interesting life. From fundraising to marketing, Chris has worked tirelessly to keep Alkira a welcoming and invaluable community resource.

Margaret Rackham Margaret has been committed to volunteer roles that enhance Whitehorse’s natural environment and sense of community for more than 40 years. She is a founding member of the 42-year-old Nunawading Community Gardens, the first community garden in Australia, where she continues to organise presentations and newsletters to educate members.

Young Citizen of the Year – Olivia Armitage Olivia, 19, was Council’s Young Person of the Month in April last year, an achievement that has led to this Australia Day award.

Olivia completed VCE in 2018 at Mitcham’s Mullauna College where she was a member of the student union and was Performing Arts Captain, House Captain and School Captain. While at school, she spent years as a volunteer at a local nursing home with her local Lion’s Club.

Anthea Swann Anthea has helped maintain a cherished aspect of Whitehorse for more than 30 years with her passion for the Blackburn Creeklands.

Anthea has worked with the Blackburn Bushlands Advisory Committee over that time, as treasurer, acting chair and in the production of newsletters and educational information.

1st/8th Blackburn Scout Group This scout group is continually striving for ways to improve, maintain and enhance the local environment. The group is a keen participant in Clean Up Australia Day events each year, and has planted the land around its scout hall with indigenous plants to enhance the local environment and streetscape.

U3A Box Hill This group is entirely run by volunteers and provides post-retirement seniors with social and educational opportunities. This U3A offers more than 60 courses each term in physical, artistic and intellectual pursuits and has more than 500 members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Chinese Stroke Support – Sunshine Group The Sunshine Group is part of the Chinese Stroke Support Group, consisting of volunteers who positively contribute to the personal wellbeing and health of stroke survivors. The group, based in Box Hill, provides health education, fitness and social activities.

Australia Day Trophy – The Whitehorse United Soccer Club This soccer club is a welcoming and family-friendly club that is culturally and socially inclusive.

Players of all abilities are encouraged to join, and the club has 542 members, from 4 to 40 years old.

Particularly commendable are the club’s programs to increase participation for females and juniors and offering internal opportunities for coaching.

Over the past year, the club grew from having one junior girls’ team to four junior girls’ teams, and its “Kick Off” skills program for children aged 4-6 years grew to include 110 children.

Left: Enrico Marrone, President of the Whitehorse United Soccer Club, accepting the Australia Day Trophy award on behalf of the club.

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Tips to Help Your Child Transition to Secondary School Moving from primary to secondary school, or high school, is a big transition. It can be a time full of fun, excitement and new experiences, but it can also be challenging or worrying for many children.

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Adjusting to change takes time, so be prepared for ups and downs. If things don’t stabilise after the first term, talk to your child’s teacher in the first instance.

Remind your child that it’s normal to feel nervous about starting something new.

Try to make sure your child eats well, gets plenty of physical activity and gets plenty of sleep.

Stay calm - if you’re calm and reassuring you’ll give your child more confidence that she can get through the tough parts of starting high school.

Your child’s transition to secondary school is a big change for you too. Your relationship with your child’s primary school might be ending, and you’re likely to have a different sort of relationship with your child’s secondary school.

Don’t be surprised to find that your child doesn’t want you to be as visible at his secondary school as you might have been during the primary years. Remember that they still need your support outside of school, and that it’s all part of the way they develop greater independence.

Sourced from: Raising Children Network

Free Study Support Available for Students at Box Hill Library Study help is available to young people aged 12-25 years, with access to professional tutors every Thursday during school terms at Box Hill Library from 4-6pm.

The Whitehorse Study Support Program is an initiative of Council’s Youth Services Department and the Whitehorse Regional Library Corporation. The program is open to students from secondary schools, TAFE and universities or any other educational institution.

Young people who live, work or study in the City of Whitehorse or have a significant connection to the municipality are welcome to attend. No bookings are necessary.

More information Jacqueline Piper – 9898 9340 youth.worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Young Person of the Month Do you know an outstanding young person who deserves some recognition?

Nominate them for Council’s Young Person of the Month Award, which celebrates the efforts of local young people and the contributions they make to the community.

Monthly winners receive a JB Hi-Fi voucher and will feature in Whitehorse News.

Award winners go into the running to be Whitehorse Young Citizen of the Year for 2020, which is announced as part of Council’s Australia Day celebrations.

Families, teachers, youth service professionals, local schools, universities, community groups and individuals can nominate young achievers. Nominees must be younger than 27 on 26 January 2021.

For a nomination form 9262 6333 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ young-person-month-award

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Whitehorse Youth Services visits Laburnum Primary School As part of the school's ‘Step Up’ program, Whitehorse Youth Services team met with year six students from Laburnum Primary School.

During this visit, youth workers talked about the transition from year 6 to year 7 and covered topics including peer pressure, online safety, cyber bullying and where to find support.

Whitehorse Youth Services are able to attend schools in Whitehorse to highlight the range of Council services available to students including Youth ConneXions drop-in centre, FReeZA and Whitehorse Youth Representative volunteer committees.

More information Youth.Worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Youth ConneXions – 9898 9340

Nature Play at Blackburn Sanctuary Enjoy the beautiful bush setting of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with this supported nature playgroup.

This playgroup provides children with nature-based play opportunities and activities, a shared snack of fruit and song/story time.

Council playgroups are supported playgroups with a trained facilitator who delivers the Smalltalk program for children aged 0-6 years.

Parenting Information Forums begin in March Council is presenting another great line up of Parenting Information Forums in 2020.

Council uses a range of guest speakers to reflect the diverse range of parenting approaches that individuals, communities and cultures hold.

The first forum looks at “Importance of Play in Childhood Development”, for parents and carers of children aged birth to 7 years.

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

In an ever-changing, rushed and risk-averse world, our society is becoming increasingly fast paced.

As a result, children’s spontaneous play is being replaced by more structured indoor activities. This can contribute to children’s increased anxiety and challenging behaviour.

Presenter Louise Dorrat will discuss the benefits of play and how necessary it is to healthy child development, how to manage risks in play and more.

When: Wednesday 18 March, 7.15pm-9.30pm Where: Whitehorse Centre (rear of Nunawading Library) Cost: Gold coin donation on the night Bookings: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/parentinginformation-forums

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

To be eligible for this free weekly playgroup you need to have a family member in the household holding a Healthcare Card (or equivalent), or families looking after children in kinship care arrangements.

No Jab No Pay For all enquiries regarding legislation please call the Centrelink Families and Parent Line on 13 61 50 Whitehorse Civic Centre (Willis Room) 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading

When: Mondays, 10 February to 23 March, 10am-11.30am Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Central Road, Blackburn Bookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nature-play-at-blackburnlake-sanctury-tickets-87076916401

4, 21 and 26 February – 9.15am-10.45am 13 February – 6pm-7.30pm •

Box Hill South Family Centre

More information supportedplaygroup@whitehorse.vic.gov.au 9262 6534

1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South

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

Pruning will occur in Forest Hill and Box Hill South. this February.

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

5 and 27 February – 9.15am-10.45am 20 February – 6pm-7.30pm •

Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North 19 February – 9.15am-10.45am 25 February – 6pm-7.30pm •

Sportlink 2 Hanover Road, Vermont South 14 February – 9.15am-10.45am

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

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February 2020

THEATRE Judy Australia 1964 Friday 27 March 8pm Saturday 28 March 8pm Sunday 29 March 2pm

Legendary entertainer Judy Garland came to Australia in 1964 and experienced the triumph and tragedy that epitomised her life. In Sydney, her performances thrilled the 10,000-strong capacity crowds. In Melbourne, her event was a disaster. Alcohol, fatigue and a lifetime of personal problems had taken a heavy toll. Liane Keegan takes us on a journey that recreates one of the most controversial episodes in Australian entertainment history backed by a seven-piece showband.

When the Rain Stops Falling

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

Friday 2 October 8pm Saturday 3 October 2pm and 8pm

Friday 3 April 8pm Saturday 4 April 2pm and 8pm

Ray Lawler’s much-loved tale of two Queensland cane cutters and their Melbourne barmaid girlfriends triumphed at its 1955 premiere.

The characters and their dilemmas are so true, so humorous and so poignant. For 16 years the cane cutters have worked the punishing routine in the sugar cane fields. This summer everything is different. This ‘off-season’ will prove challenging for them all as truths are told and lives unravel.

Grace Under Pressure

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

Friday 10 July 8pm Saturday 11 July 2pm and 8pm

A delightfully amusing and poignant play about the nature of marriage, the pursuit of happiness and the perfect foxtrot!

Peg and Cliff Small, an ordinary, middle-aged couple, were once

Venue: One Community, Blackburn

Swansong Wednesday 15 April 8pm Thursday 16 April 8pm

Friday 1 May 8pm Saturday 2 May 2pm and 8pm

Wallflowering

As our spectacular new theatre building is on the horizon and the curtain closes on our current home, this season we’re calling out a hearty ‘bravo!’ – to our illustrious past and our exciting future.

prize-winning ballroom dancers. Interspersed with ballroom dancing by a younger couple, who represent not only Peg and Cliff in their glory days, but also their romantic, idealised view of themselves, this is great comedy and pathos in the exploration of ‘ordinary’ lives.

Meet Occi Byrne, illegitimate child from the Catholic West of Ireland. For all his flawed humanity, Occi is a symbol of hope; an unlikely hero who faces insurmountable odds and never gives up. This exhilarating journey is tragic, tender and uproariously funny - the story of a lost soul in search of a home.

Unfolding like a puzzle to be solved and told through the interconnected stories of two families over four generations, this intricate, multilayered story explores betrayal, abandonment, destruction, forgiveness and love; where damage to the planet serves as a metaphor for the damage inflicted from generation to generation.

KIDS

Circa: Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus Thursday 9 July 11am Suitable for children 3+ years

Splash Test Dummies Thursday 9 April 10am Suitable for children 5-12 years

Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into a brand new hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. See a brilliant array of catch-yourbreath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and side-splitting slapstick comedy.

Reinventing Mozart’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show, Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist bring the renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton.

Magic Beach Tuesday 29 September 12pm and 2pm Suitable for children 3-8 years and their adults.

Venue: Box Hill Town Hall

Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn’t just any beach - it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind? Alison Lester AM’s classic book comes to life on stage.

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Archie Roach: Tell Me Why Friday 17 July 8pm Saturday 18 July 8pm

Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was. He is Archie Roach.

Performing brand new songs from his just released album Tell Me Why, along with past works, Archie is accompanied by Sally Dastey, in this must-see concert.

MUSIC Bobby Fox: The Irish Boy

The Event – Thanks for the Memories

Friday 21 February 8pm Saturday 22 February 8pm

Friday 14 August 8pm Saturday 15 August 2pm and 8pm

Bobby Fox stars in this stunning combination of traditional and modern Irish music, dancing, storytelling and song. Combining his many talents in a celebration of his heritage and homeland, this charming, humorous and heart-warming show features the classics Galway Girl, The Ramblin’ Rover and Danny Boy - all told through the eyes of one of Ireland’s most celebrated exports.

Come celebrate with four of Australia’s best loved performers: Rhonda Burchmore, Michael Cormick, David Hobson and Silvie Paladino, accompanied by a seven-piece band. Revel with these talented artists who will take you on a celebratory journey of some of the best known music of our time, with music theatre hits and some of their contemporary favourites.

How do we say goodbye to the theatre that has served us well for over 30 years? We say thanks for the memories, we celebrate with a magical musical performance that will lift your spirits and we send it off with a rousing BRAVO!!

Songs and Times of Sam Cooke – A Change is Gonna Come Friday 13 March 8pm Saturday 14 March 8pm

ARIA-award winning artist Gary Pinto and his five-piece band, The Champions of Soul, traverse the legendary Sam Cooke’s biggest hits, including Cupid, Twistin’ The Night Away and A Change Is Gonna Come. With a nod to Cooke’s beloved concert at the Harlem Square Club in 1963, this is a rare chance to relive the music that shaped history.

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Mozart and Salieri enjoyed both a musical rivalry and a warm and collegial friendship, despite film portrayals to the contrary. Enjoy the light-hearted Symphony No. 28, Jeunehomme concerto, an Australian premiere of an opera overture and La Veneziana symphony.

A Migrant’s Son Saturday 17 October 2pm and 8pm Venue: One Community, Blackburn

Igniting memories of a story that millions of Australians can relate to, Michaela Burger pays tribute to her Greek migrant family and her hardworking, fun loving larrikin father, Luke, who defied all odds.

Featuring a live band, including piano and bouzouki, Michaela tells her family story with poignancy, heart and comical aplomb.

Great American Songbook Wednesday 11 November 8pm Thursday 12 November 8pm Venue: One Community, Blackburn

Australia’s favourite entertainer, Tom Burlinson, accompanied by one of the best bands in the business, performs some of the most memorable songs from the greatest composers and lyricists of the 20th century including the best of ‘The Big Five’ - Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter.

Fever! The Songs of Peggy Lee Friday 19 June 8pm Saturday 20 June 2pm

A tribute to the queen of sassy, sexy, sophisticated swing - Peggy Lee, the hit songwriter who consistently topped the charts in the 50s and 60s with classics like Big Spender, The Lady Is A Tramp and Hallelujah, I Love Him So! Music Theatre star Anne Wood (Mamma Mia) will bring back ‘50s cool’ as she slips on her vintage kitten-heel pumps and counts in her swinging little four piece band for an evening of sultry swing and heartbreaking ballads.

To subscribe or request a full copy of the BRAVO brochure, contact the Whitehorse Centre on 9262 6555 or visit whitehorsecentre.com.au

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Register Your Pool or Spa to Save a Life On 1 December 2019, the State Government introduced state-wide legislation to assist in preventing young children tragically drowning in private swimming pools and spas.

3. Safety barrier inspection: Owners will need to organise an inspection by a registered building inspector or building surveyor to determine if their safety barrier is compliant with the appropriate standard.

Under the new regulations, all owners of permanent and relocatable swimming pools and spas are required to register their pool or spa with their local Council by 1 June 2020.

4. Submit compliance certificate: Owners must submit the compliance certificate to Council within 30 days of its issue and pay a lodgement fee.

Under the new regulations, all pool and spa owners will be required to undertake the following five steps:

5. Certification every four years: Council will remind you to re-certify your pool and spa barrier every four years after this.

1. Register: When you register, a $79 registration and search fee applies. Attach all relevant building permit documents including the final inspection or occupancy permit (if you have them). Whitehorse City Council is taking registrations online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas 2. Receive letter from Council: Once registered, Council will investigate your property’s building permit history to determine the safety barrier standard you must meet.

Community Grants

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas

Act now and register your pool

Below: Artspace volunteers.

Applications for Council’s Community Grants program open on Monday 10 February.

Need help with your application? Register for one of our information sessions: Each session aims to give you the best chance of being successful in securing a grant for your project. Sessions provide an overview of the documents and information you need to provide when applying for a grant.

When: Tuesday 25 February, 1pm-2.30pm OR 6pm-7.30pm Where: Civic Centre, 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Register: grants@whitehorse.vic.gov.au (Please be sure you advise of your preferred session upon registration).

Are You Looking for Ways to Boost Your Business in 2020?

Events are low cost or free and places are limited so register early to secure your place.

application and applying for the right type of grant to meet your needs.

To be eligible for a community grant you need to apply as a not-for-profit or incorporated organisation, or groups can approach a local neighbourhood house or community organisation to sponsor/ auspice them.

SmartyGrants is now the only way to apply for a Whitehorse Community Grant. Book into an information session to learn how to use it, or phone Council’s Grants officer on 9262 6116 for support.

Visit Council’s community grants page to get full details on the application process, including planning your

Applications for the annual program close this year on Friday 13 March.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants

Detox Your Home This February Whitehorse residents can take part in the free Detox Your Home program on Saturday 22 February.

The Boost your Business program runs from 16-20 March and is designed to assist and grow your business.

Workshop topics include starting a business, marketing your business, tax essentials and many more.

Community grants offer financial support for all sorts of community groups to get new ideas off the ground, or secure a resource they need.

The full program will be featured in the March edition of Whitehorse News.

More information www.wbiz.com.au

Toxic household chemicals such as solvents, poisons, cleaning products, fertilisers and car care products can be disposed of safely at Sustainability Victoria’s Detox Your Home events, without harming your health or the environment.

The next collection event closest to Whitehorse is in Wantirna South on Saturday 22 February from 9am to 3pm.

Simply register online, choose your time and turn up with the accepted items on the day.

Please note the address will be provided upon registration.

For a list of accepted items and to register, visit sustainability.vic.gov. au/detoxyourhome More information 1300 363 744

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Celebrate Harmony Day at Whitehorse’s Global Fiesta Sunday 15 March, 12 noon-4pm, Box Hill Gardens Global Fiesta is Council’s Harmony Day event, a day of inclusion and respect for everyone in the community.

Come together with friends and family to enjoy a wonderful display of culture including food trucks, music, dance and games from around the world as we celebrate Whitehorse’s diversity.

Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony A Wurundjeri Elder will lead the community through a traditional Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country.

Global Stage Watch exciting performances of world music and dance from Whitehorse’s various cultural groups and a number of very special acts.

SWING POP BOOM! The popular Swing Pop Boom! event series begins on 1 March with a celebration of ‘The Women of the 60s’.

Town Hall Tunes When: Sunday 1 March, 2pm-4pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall

Step back in time to the fabulous music of the 60s! Guests will enjoy songs from artists such as Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Shirley Bassey and more as the fabulous Gina Hogan presents ‘The Women of the 60s’. This is a free event, however bookings are essential. Call the Whitehorse Centre Box Office on 9262 6555 to reserve your free ticket or book online www.whitehorsecentre.com.au

Shake at the Lake When: Sunday 22 March, 2pm-5pm Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Central Road, Blackburn

Enjoy an energetic afternoon of jazz, soul and rock n’ roll.

The ever popular Pearly Shells will delight the crowd with some swingin’ beats and you’ll be dancing your socks off to classics by Juke Box Racket. Snacks will be available for purchase and free face painting will be available.

Moonlight Movie Night The Secret Life of Pets 2

Global Fiesta Passport The Global Fiesta Passport is an interactive way to explore and experience different community stalls and activities. Learn a new language, try a new skill, play a new game, and much more. Collect your free passport at the information tent to start your journey!

Plus much more Enjoy free face painting, rides, jumping castle, games and an animal farm.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/global-fiesta 9262 6352 arts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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When: Friday 27 March, 6.30pm-9.30pm Where: Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South

Enjoy an incredible family night of cinema under the stars.

Pre-show entertainment begins at 6.30pm followed by the feature film at 7.30pm.

Snacks will be available to purchase.

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

Central Ward

Elgar Ward

Morack Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Cr Denise Massoud

By Cr Tina Liu

By Cr Raylene Carr

Congratulations to our Australia Day Award winners and nominees who were all very worthy and make great contributions to our community.

I hope everyone is having a great start to 2020 – Council is officially back in full swing!

Supporting our community through the bushfire crises.

Recently a Central Ward resident, Judy, wrote to me after observing Council workers clearing debris from a drain outside her house. She emphasised the importance of residents maintaining their gutter at home. During rain events a lot of debris can be washed into drains.

It is that time of the year again; Councillors and officers are currently working through the 2020/2021 budget process. More information and community engagement opportunities to follow soon, so stay tuned.

If we can all collect bark and leaves, particularly during the heavy fall times, to keep our gutters clean it would reduce the occurrence of blockages in our storm water pits. Cars may be parked on the street when the street sweeper comes by so it cannot always fully clear the gutters.

Above: A resident suggested you can help by removing leaf debris from nature strips and storm water pits.

Emergency Services We have watched and been challenged by emergencies over the summer months. I would like to acknowledge the dedication of our Whitehorse SES unit that has provided active support in rural areas during the recent fires whilst still supporting us all in emergencies locally.

2020/2021 Budget

Victoria Police Eastern Region Division One Medal Presentation I had the pleasure of attending a number of events recently including the Victoria Police Eastern Region Division One Medal Presentation. I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank VicPol for their work and service to our community.

Whitehorse has one of the lowest crime rates in Victoria, and we hope to continue fostering a safer, welcoming and resilient community.

Chinese New Year Celebrations I was also in attendance at the Ping-Pong-a-Thon, Carols with Box Hill Community Choir at Box Hill Central and celebrations hosted by our local Asian communities to celebrate start of the Lunar New Year. It’s always fantastic to see such initiatives that bring the community – people from all different backgrounds and walks of life – together.

I would like to begin this month’s column by offering my support and deepfelt empathy to all affected by the disastrous bushfires burning across our great country. Aussies are tough and will stand together through this tragedy, however, farmers need funds to replenish their livestock and replace valuable topsoil to enable them to replant their crops. Our beautiful wildlife has been decimated and will need funding for many years to come. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the firies.

Graduation Ceremonies, Festivals and Functions Towards the end of last year, I attended several Christmas functions including at Vermont South Learning Centre, Heatherdale Community Action Group and Bungalook Nursery. I also attended the Mitcham Primary School Grade 6 Graduation and was extremely honoured to pack and deliver Christmas hampers for Uniting East Burwood. What a very rewarding experience that was! They do such a fantastic job every year and it was great to be able to help.

2020 marks the Year of the Golden Rat – may it bring happiness, good health and prosperity to you all.

The commitment of these volunteers through searing heat events, fires and storms should be recognised by all and we are most thankful to them.

Upcoming Events

The Opening Doors Graduation Ceremony provided an amazing eye opener into how people deal with their issues with Opening Doors just simply ‘opening doors’ by providing guidance, social inclusion and friendship.

Looking forward, our next Swing Pop Boom! event series kicks off with a free concert, 'The Women of the 60s', on 1 March at Box Hill Town Hall. Call the Box Office on 9262 6555 quickly to reserve your free ticket.

So far this year I have attended the Korean Lunar New Year Festival and spent some time at Terrara Park watching children participate in the Learn to Ride day.

Then we have Shake At The Lake on 22 March with an energetic afternoon of jazz, soul and rock n’ roll, sharing picnics and dancing. Note Moonlight Movie screening of The Secret Life of Pets 2 on 27 March.

Above: Cr Stennett and Cr Liu with participants of the Ping-Pong-a-Thon.

Best wishes to all for a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

Above: Cr Carr packing hampers for Uniting East Burwood.

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

Riversdale Ward

Springfield Ward

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

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

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

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

By Cr Andrew Davenport

By Cr Ben Stennett

Work is well underway on the Budget preparations for 2020/2021.

It's always a pleasure to see so many residents enjoy the annual Australia Day concert.

I thank all of the people who made contact with me in response to my community letter I distributed over the Christmas break to provide ideas on areas Council can improve services.

Congratulations to those people who were awarded Whitehorse Australia Day Awards. This year we cancelled the fireworks display, out of respect for the people affected by the bushfire emergency across the country, but instead donated the cost of the fireworks $15,000 to the Red Cross. I would like to thank the emergency service workers and volunteers such as the SES, and the Red Cross for their amazing efforts during this crisis.

I have considered all of your views seriously. If you haven’t contacted me, there is still time to do so.

Whitehorse Festive Season I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This year, Whitehorse City Council is hosting the Global Fiesta on 15 March 2020.

Further, Council also supported Chinese New Year which was held on 1 February 2020 at Box Hill Mall.

I encourage you to consider attending the festivals as many activities are free.

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Community Briefs Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Where: Whitehorse Centre, rear of 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading When: Second Sunday of the month, 8am-1pm

Organised and managed by the Whitehorse Rotary Group, the Whitehorse Farmers’ Market provides the community with direct access to fresh farm-sourced and organic food products and gives suppliers a local venue for business.

The market has more than 60 stalls selling seasonal produce including fruit, vegetables and meats through to bread, cakes, pasta and eggs.

The whole community receives a range of economic, social and health benefits from the market with a commitment by Rotary to put all the funds they raise towards community projects in Whitehorse.

The market takes place within the parking area of the Whitehorse Centre.

Walker Park Pavilion Redevelopment Council has been working steadily on the $3.5m redevelopment of the pavilion at Walker Park in Nunawading. I would like to thank the Federal Government and State Government for their significant contributions to this project. The outcome will be a fantastic pavilion with female-friendly facilities that will meet current and future needs. I would also like to thank the Mitcham Cricket Club and Mitcham Football Club for their patience during disruption to their normal operations while this work takes place.

5-Star Food Safe Program Walker Park

Cycling Tracks

Heatherdale Reserve Pavilion

Whitehorse has some fantastic off-road shared paths as well as a great network of on-road cycle routes.

Many of the off-road shared paths follow creeks and parklands, providing a great way to connect with nature. Some of the most popular bike routes include Gardiners Creek Trail in Burwood, through the Gardiners Creek Reserve near Deakin University and past the Box Hill Golf Club; and Fulton Rd drain path which is on Orchard Grove Reserve in Blackburn South. The Whitehorse TravelSmart Map highlights many of the off-road shared paths and on-road cycling routes; alternatively selecting the ride option on google maps is a good way to find a cycling path in Whitehorse.

Councillor Cutts and I have been working with the stakeholders of the sports pavilion at Heatherdale Reserve, to develop a concept plan for a complete redevelopment of the pavilion. I would like to thank the Federal Member for Deakin for the pre-election commitment of $2m towards the redevelopment which, if adopted by Council, will cost around $5.7m.

Above: Cr Davenport at Global Fiesta 2018

Nunwading Community Hub Council is continuing to construct the Nunawading Community Hub on the former Nunawading Primary School site. Part of the work is restoring the 1927 heritage-listed original primary school at the front of the site which will be incorporated into the design and the community uses available. I am told that the hub will be completed around the middle of this year.

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant in Mitcham is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for February for achieving outstanding results in Council's food safety assessment.

Find out the other local businesses that have achieved excellent star ratings by visiting ehealth.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Sapporo Japanese Restaurant Location: 1/432-438 Mitcham Road, Mitcham Phone: 9873 2032 Hours: Monday Closed, Sunday and Tuesday 5.30pm-10pm, Wednesday – Saturday 12pm-3pm, 5.30pm-10pm

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

WHITEHORSE ARTS CALENDAR EXHIBITION

A 50 Year Journey – Professor Chijan Ye Until 29 February

Admire Professor Chijian Ye's tremendous body of work that includes ceramics, silk and oil paintings developed over a prolific 50 year career.

Where: Whitehorse Artspace

James Carmichael: Australasia Outdoors 3 February – 1 March Opening: Thursday 6 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Local photographer and filmmaker James Carmichael captures the diverse and rugged landscapes and wildlife of both Australia and New Zealand.

Ceramic Brooches Sunday 9 and 16 February, 10am-12pm

Create your very own unique ceramic brooches in this perfect introduction to ceramics for fashion lovers.

Cost: $75 / 2 days Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Functional Flatware Sunday 15 March, 10.30am-1.30pm

Hand-build your own organic and unique free-formed plates, trays or dishes that can be used in your home.

Cost: $75 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

COURSES

Life Drawing Friday 7 and 14 February, 10am-12pm

Mind Body Spirit and Creativity or Awaken Your Inner Artist: Yoga and Creativity This class is designed to nurture yourself and in turn, tune into your inner artist.

Sunday 23 February, 10am-12.30pm

Cost: $55 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

SHOW

Royal Australian Navy Band Friday 28 February 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Box Hill Central presents this instrumental extravaganza which will delight people of all ages. All proceeds from this concert will go towards assisting the Eastern Emergency Relief Network and local Rotary Club service projects.

Cost: All tickets $32 Where: Whitehorse Centre

WORKSHOPS

Intro to Paper Making Sunday 15 March, 1pm-4pm

Learn how to recycle your paper scraps, veggie waste and garden cuts into your own handmade paper.

Cost: $55 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Explore the principles of drawing the human form from a live model and learn about the proportions of the human body.

Sunday 1 March, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Cost: $70 / 2 days

Cost: $55 / 1 day

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Bookings essential for classes and courses.

Meditation Saturday 21 March, 10am-11.30am

This session offers an introduction to a number of different meditations, both traditional and modern.

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

Cost: $30 / 1 day Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Doga – Dog Yoga Sunday 29 March, 10.30am-11.30am

Unleash your fur balls and get ready for a ruffreshing outside Doga Workshop. With your dog by your side you will be lead through a series of yoga postures.

Cost: $15 / 1 day

Intro to Collage

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

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 www.whitehorseartspace.com.au

Discover the highly creative realm of collage in this fun and hands on workshop.

Δηλώστε την πισίνα ή το σπα σας για να σώσετε μια ζωή

Registra la tua piscina per salvare vite

Την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2019, η Πολιτειακή Κυβέρνηση εφάρμοσε μια πανπολιτειακή νομοθεσία για τη μείωση του αριθμού των μικρών παιδιών που πνίγονται τραγικά σε ιδιωτικές πισίνες και σπα.

Il 1 dicembre 2019 il Governo statale ha introdotto una legislazione valida su tutto il territorio dello Stato che lo scopo di ridurre il numero delle tragedie di bambini che affogano in piscine e idromassaggi privati.

Σύμφωνα με τους νέους κανονισμούς, όλοι οι ιδιοκτήτες μόνιμων και μετακινούμενων πισινών και σπα υποχρεούνται να δηλώσουν την πισίνα ή το σπα στο Δήμο τους μέχρι την 1η Ιουνίου 2020.

Ai sensi delle nuove norme, tutti i proprietari di piscine e idromassaggi permanenti e riposizionabili devono registrare presso il loro Comune locale la loro piscina o idromassaggio entro il 1 giugno 2020.

Για να μάθετε τη διαδικασία που πρέπει να ακολουθήσετε, επισκεφθείτε το www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-andspas

Per sapene quali passi devi compiere, visita www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/poolsand-spas

为挽救生命登记你的游泳池或水 疗池

2019年12月1日，州政府出台本州的一 项立法，以减少不幸在私人游泳池和 水疗池溺亡的幼童人数。 根据新法规，永久性和移动式游泳池 和按摩池的业主需要在2020年6月1日 之前与其本地市政府登记他们的游 泳池或水疗池。

要了解你需要采取哪些步骤，请访问 fwww.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-andspas

Đăng ký hồ bơi hoặc spa của quý vị để cứu sống mạng người Vào ngày 1 tháng 12 năm 2019, Chính phủ Tiểu bang đã ban hành pháp luật áp dụng trên toàn tiểu bang để giảm số trẻ nhỏ bị đuối nước thảm khốc tại các bể bơi và spa tư nhân.

Theo quy định mới, tất cả chủ sở hữu bể bơi và spa cố định và di động đều phải đăng ký hồ bơi hoặc spa của họ với Hội đồng địa phương trước ngày 1 tháng 6 năm 2020. Để tìm hiểu những bước quý vị cần phải thực hiện, hãy truy cập www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas