Whitehorse News March 2020

WHITEHORSE NEWS • March 2020

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Celebrate Harmony Day

'Follow Your Recyclables'

Three months to go

Whitehorse Arts Calendar

Global Fiesta is our celebration of inclusion and respect.

Avoid disappointment. Book now for these popular tours.

Don't forget to register your pool or spa.

Workshops, shows, courses, exhibitions and more.

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March 2020

The 5 Star Whitehorse Food Safe Program The name might be new, but the high standards are still the same.

5 Star Whitehorse Food Safe Program is the new name for Council’s successful 5 Star Food Safety Assessment System, which has run since 1996.

The program also has new branding.

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 Tuesday 10 March, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 16 March, 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.

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Council uses its program to assess food-related premises. These assessments are conducted against national food safety and hygiene standards and cover food processing, cleanliness and maintenance, personal hygiene and food handling practices, food storage conditions, and documentation and record keeping.

The 5 Star Whitehorse Food Safe Program also provides meaningful and relevant information to food proprietors, consumers and Council about the standard of food safety in Whitehorse.

Cr Bill Bennett with Victoria Grange Aged Care in Vermont South

FOOD SAFE

It minimises and manages risk associated with food safety, acknowledges excellence in food safety and provides incentives business owners.

Businesses that achieve a 5 Star grading through the year are then eligible to receive the annual 'Food Premises of the Year' award in three categories: Class 1 (for example, Aged Care, Child Care, Hospitals), Class 2 (for example Restaurant, Café, Take-Away, Delicatessen, Bakery, Supermarket) and Community Groups (for example school canteens).

Council is proud to announce that from a total of 815 eligible businesses assessed in 2019 in the 5 Star Whitehorse Food Safe Program, the 'Food Premises of the Year' was awarded on 10 February 2020 to: ■

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Class 1: Victoria Grange Aged Care in Vermont South Class 2: Zouki Café at Box Hill Hospital Community Groups: Livingstone Primary School in Vermont South

Cr Bill Bennett with Zouki Café at Box Hill Hospital

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

Chinese / 中文

Greek / Ελληνικά

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

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

Italian / Italiano

Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

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

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

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Community Grants Applications Close This Month

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3 Months to Go! Register your pool or spa with Council by 1 June 2020.

The State Government has introduced a mandatory pool and spa registration process for all pools and spa owners in Victoria.

Remember to get your applications in for Council’s next Community Grants program before applications close this month.

The aim is to prevent accidental drownings in residential pools and spas across Victoria by ensuring safety barriers are correctly installed and regularly maintained.

Community groups running programs or activities that meet the grant criteria and benefit the Whitehorse community are eligible to apply for a grant.

The annual Community Grants Program supports incorporated and not-for-profit organisations and associations that are based in the City of Whitehorse to deliver programs, services, projects, initiatives and activities contributing to the health and wellbeing of our community.

Find out what you need to do here www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ pools-and-spas

In the past, grants have provided support to enhance a range of services, programs and activities including neighbourhood houses, toy libraries, seniors groups and community festivals.

Applications close 12 noon Friday 13 March.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/what-wedo/awards-and-grants/community-grants

Boost Your Business: Monday 16 – Friday 20 March Take your business to the next level with Council’s annual Boost Your Business program. Enhance your learning, gain key skills and build networks to further grow your business.

All events are either free or low cost.

Places are limited so register early to secure your spot.

All workshops will be held at Quest Burwood East, 315 Burwood Highway, Burwood East.

More information www.wbiz.com.au

Starting Your Business: How to turn an idea into a business When: Monday 16 March, 9.30am-1pm Cost: $30 Facilitated by Small Business Victoria

Marketing Your Business: How to get it right first time When: Tuesday 17 March, 9.30am-11.30am Cost: $20 Facilitated by Small Business Victoria

Start Me, Grow Me: Small Business Forum When: Wednesday 18 March, 6pm-7.30pm Cost: Free, registrations essential Facilitated by GBEN (Government Business Education Network)

Tax Essentials When: Thursday 19 March, 9.30am-11.30am Cost: Free, registrations essential Facilitated by Australian Taxation Office

Facebook for Small Business Simplified When: Friday 20 March, 9.30am-12.30pm Cost: ASBAS membership based

Want to Know More About Councils?

Thinking of running as a candidate in the 2020 council elections?

Anyone interested in standing for Council in the 2020 elections is invited to attend an interactive workshop presented by Whitehorse City Council and the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA).

When: Wednesday 25 March, 6.30pm-9.30pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

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Roles and responsibilities of councils and councillors

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Current issues facing local government

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Candidate information for the 2020 elections

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Campaign tips and tools

This workshop aims to encourage participation in local government by equipping our community members with the skills, knowledge and connections required to be successful councillors More information and to register www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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March 2020

Council Teams with the Australian Energy Foundation Council has partnered with the Australian Energ y Foundation (AEF) to provide Whitehorse residents with simple energ y advice you can trust.

The energy advisors at the foundation help home owners and renters work out exactly what to do to make their home energy-efficient. From solar to pool pump controllers, the foundation provides advice on all areas of the home, so residents can make an informed decision.

The foundation can also connect households with reliable suppliers of energy-efficient products and designs.

Areas the AEF can help with include:

Calling All Bird Watchers and Citizen Scientists!

Did you know our community regularly monitors the birds of our bushland parks?

Bird counts help us understand the health of our habitat and enable us to pick up any changes to biodiversity.

We’re inviting all bird watchers and citizen scientists to join us at the following bird counting sessions: ■

Saturday 28 March at 7.30am at Blackburn Lake

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Saturday 4 April at 7.30am at Blackburn Creeklands

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Sunday 26 April at 8am at Yarran Dheran

Monitoring is done on early morning walks and these sessions are open to anyone.

Experienced guides will give you tips for spotting more secretive birds and help with species identification.

Details for each walk can be found on Council’s What’s Happening page.

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Solar Panels and Battery Storage

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Insulation & Draught Proofing

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LED Lighting

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Hot Water Heat Pumps

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Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners

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Home Energy Assessments

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Pool Pump Controllers

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Window films More information www.aef.com.au 1300 236 855 advice@aef.com.au

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whats-happening-whitehorse

Follow Your Recyclables Tour Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the items in your recycling bin?

Manningham and Whitehorse residents are invited to take part in a special tour of Visy’s Recycling Sorting Facility in Heidelberg. The tour will provide you with the unique opportunity to learn more about the recycling sorting process of each type of material before they are taken to be reprocessed into new products.

Departing Whitehorse Civic Centre When: Monday 16 March, 6.00pm-8.30pm and Wednesday 18 March, 9.30am-12.30pm Where: 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Bookings are limited: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/smarterliving-follow-your-recyclables-tour-tickets-92307059901 Please note this tour is not appropriate for children.

Transportation will be provided to and from the facility.

Community Vision More information Manningham Waste Management Team 9210 2660

Keep your eye out in the coming months and get involved in developing your Whitehorse community vision. More information will be provided in the April edition.

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Support Our Traders Council is encouraging our community to support our Box Hill and surrounding traders due to recent anxiety around the impact of coronavirus.

Council is aware that traders in Box Hill have seen a downturn in trade as a result which is causing additional stress.

However, Council welcomes and trusts the expert advice of Victoria’s Chief Medical Officer. Dr Brett Sutton has said that the situation in Victoria is significantly different from China. We have very few cases and his advice is to go about our lives as normal. He also encourages us to visit businesses and events in support of our Chinese and broader Asian community.

Box Hill is full of fantastic restaurants and cafes as well as retail stores. Council encourages all Whitehorse residents and visitors to the area to eat, shop and visit Box Hill and experience all the area has to offer. Don’t forget Council’s Harmony Day event, Global Fiesta in Box Hill Gardens on 15 March.

For details on this community event celebrating diversity and inclusion, see page 6-7.

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 Box Hill South and Box Hill this March.

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

Win $5,000 for Your Favourite Local Garden or Environmental Project The Back to Earth Initiative is giving you the opportunity to help a community space do the same with up to $5,000 for your favourite garden or environmental project.

The compost and mulch created from the green waste you put in your green bin at home helps farms, gardens and parks bloom.

Perhaps your school could benefit from a composting system or worm farm, your kinder needs a veggie patch or you’re keen to kick off a community garden.

Nominations opening soon Nominations are open and close on Friday 27 March.

So get ready to submit your project.

You get to decide which project wins. Voting by the community will take place between 16 April and 11 May. More information or to nominate, vote and support your favourite project www.competitions.backtoearth.vic.gov.au

Sunday 15 March, What is Harmony Day?

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Harmony Day celebrates cultural diversity in our community and pays tribute to the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’ and the theme for 2020 is 'Curiosity.

Conversation. Community'. Global Fiesta is a great opportunity to embrace the cultural diversity of our community, celebrating the vibrancy and depth this diversity brings to our lives.

Celebrate Council's H a day of inclusion and res

Curiosity. Conversa Food Fiesta Take your tastebuds on a tantalising multicultural journey. Enjoy a variety of cuisines from across the globe.

Global Passport The Global Fiesta passport opens up a world of fun. Collect your passport at the information tent, learn about diverse cultures and try a range of fun games and activities to receive passport stamps on your way to collecting some fantastic prizes.

Fantastic Fun and Free!

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Cultural Diversity in Whitehorse Whitehorse has an incredibly diverse population.

Collectively we represent over 160 cultures and speak 114 different languages. 38 per cent of Whitehorse residents were born overseas, with China the leading country of birth followed by India and the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Diversity is our strength.

Swing Pop Boom is a free event series held in Whitehorse every year.

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

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. Swing Patrol dance instructors will be there to help you swing, jive and shimmy the afternoon away!

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

The leaves from the balga (grass tree), wattle and other plants are smouldered on a small fire. The smoke is used to cover the participants’ bodies, ridding them of what is not needed, purifying the area and warding off bad spirits.

There will be face-painting for the kids and snacks will be available for purchase.

Global Stage Watch and join in with exciting performances of world music and dance from some of Whitehorse's diverse cultural groups.

Be mesmerised by the ever popular Superhoodz dance crew as they bust moves and grooves. There will be street dance workshops at 12.20pm and 3pm. For more details and keep up to date follow our Facebook Page – Whitehorse Festival Season. *Current at time of printing.

Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2 When: Friday 27 March, 6.30pm-9.30pm Where: Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South

Pack the popcorn and welcome in the school holidays with a night of cinema under the stars in Vermont South. Ever wonder what your pets get up to when you’re not around? Find out in the hilarious family film The Secret Life of Pets 2. Pre show entertainment begins at 6.30pm, followed by the film screening from 7.30pm.

Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land upon which the Global Fiesta is taking place.

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MORE INFORMATION www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Whitehorse Festival Season bit.ly/GlobalFiestaMap

Retirement living and aged care

at its best!

9262 6352

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Celebrate Youth Week with Health Gaming Event Victorian Youth Week is a celebration of young people (aged 12–25) that happens every April.

Council is celebrating Youth Week with a 'Healthy Gaming in Whitehorse’ event which celebrates positive gaming as a part of youth culture.

Activities will include video game competitions, positive gaming behaviour awards, and discussions about healthy gaming habits.

The event highlights the potential issues that come with gaming and give young people strategies to manage these issues.

It will provide a supportive and empowering environment for young people to identify toxic behaviours in gaming and learn about how to balance their gaming with other activities in a healthy lifestyle.

More information Youth ConneXions on 9898 9340 youth.worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Healthy Gaming in Whitehorse When: 6 April – 9 April, From 2pm-5pm Where: Youth ConneXions, Suite 2, Level 1 Box Hill Central

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Monday 6 April – Mario Kart

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Tuesday 7 April – Smash bros

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Wednesday 8 April – Pool and Table tennis

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Thursday 9 April – Just dance

March 2020

March 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.

Parenting Information Forum Council’s popular Parenting Information Forum program returns in 2020. Our first two sessions are coming up in March.

Importance of Play in Childhood Development

No Jab No Pay

Speaker: Louise Dorrat When: Wednesday 18 March

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

Play encourages children to learn the skills required to build resilience and effectively manage their emotions, behaviour and relationships with others.

This session focuses on understanding the benefits of play as the foundation of lifelong learning and how to provide an environment that promotes play.

Whitehorse Civic Centre (Willis Room) 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading

Understanding Your Teen

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

Speaker: Joanie Bartolo When: Tuesday 31 March

More information and for additional access support 9262 6175 parentresource@whitehorse.vic.gov.au www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/parenting-information-forums

This session provides parents with useful strategies for teaching emotional intelligence and introduced the five steps of emotional coaching to help parents recognise, understand and respond to their child/teenager’s emotions in a supportive way.

Nature Play: Celebrating Harmony Day When: Tuesday 17 March, 10am Where: Wurundjeri Walk, Blackburn South Bookings essential: parkswidewhitehorse.eventbrite.com.au Age: Activities best suited to 3-5 year old

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity and is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Join us and celebrate harmony in nature and explore the different ways that plants and animals can live together in harmony.

At this Nature Play session you will make some new friends, create a friendship bracelet to take home and enjoy a playground.

Attendees to meet at the car park at the south end of Orchard Grove near the playground. Remember to wear a hat and sunscreen and suitable enclosed footwear. Note that toilet facilities are not available.

More information 9262 6222 parkswideeducation@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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

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

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

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

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School Holiday Programs Box Hill Community Arts Centre Bookings essential: 9895 8888 470 Station Street, Box Hill www.bhcac.com.au

When: Monday 6 April, 9.30am-11.30am

Bookings essential: parkswidewhitehorse. eventbrite.com.au

Age: Suitable for families with children 6 years plus.

Enquiries – 9262 6222

Animation with Brett Ashby

Cost: $44 for an adult and child and $20 for extra participants

When: Monday 30 March, 10.30am-1.30pm

A special session for families to work together to create a Bird Bath for the Garden.

Age: 8+ years Cost: $60

Preparing your Art Portfolio

Hip Hop Hooray Easter Art Day!

When: Wednesday 30 March 11.30am-2.30pm and Wednesday 8 April 11.30am-2.30pm

When: Tuesday 7 April, 9.30am-3.15pm

Age: 13+ years

Age: 6-12 years

Cost: $80

Cost: $70

A two day workshop for students in final years of high school, to assist in creating a body of work which expresses concepts, range of skills and creative talent.

Join in our Easter celebration.

Activities include craft, clay and cooking. A day full of super Easter fun!

Basket Weaving – Easter Baskets

When: Thursday 9 April, 12.30pm-1.30pm

When: Wednesday 1 April, 10am-1pm

Join this special workshop for kids and their parents/ carers and learn how to play the ukulele in this easy and enjoyable introduction. BYO ukulele if you have one.

Cost: $40

Learn how to weave a traditional style Easter Basket out of pliable natural materials, with a stable base and handle.

Paper Baskets – Weaving with recycled paper

Ukulele – Family

Cost: $21 per person

Aqualink Aqualink Nunawading, Fraser Place, Forest Hill, phone: 9878 4576 Aqualink Box Hill, Surrey Drive, Box Hill, phone: 9843 2900 www.aqualink.com.au Note: Both facilities are closed on Good Friday.

Homes and Hollows

Have a splash at Aqualink this Easter break!

When: Monday 30 March, 10am-12 noon

When: 30 March – 10 April

Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Central Road, Blackburn Age: 5 to 12 years

International Artist Brett Ashby will demonstrate old and new ways to animate. Make sure you bring a long a USB and take home your very own video file.

Age: 9+ years

Parkswide

Family Clay – Bird Bath

Join us for an exploration of the beautiful bushland area of Blackburn Lake and learn about the different places in the bush that provide perfect homes for different creatures for the day and the night.

Cost: Adult $7.80, Child (5-15): $5.90, Under 5’s: free, Family $22

Aqualink Nunawading and Box Hill Centres welcomes parents and kids throughout the Easter school break.

Our family-friendly facilities include a leisure and toddlers pool at Aqualink Nunawading, with beach entry.

Aqualink Box Hill boasts a ripper slide, splash pad with tipping bucket and leisure space.

In addition, dive boards are open 12.30pm-3.30pm Monday to Fridays during the holiday period (excluding public holidays).

Get out of the house and get wet these school holidays!

Aqualink – Your One Stop Shop to Health and Wellbeing Wetlands and Waterways When: Wednesday 1 April, 10am-12noon Where: Yarran Dheran, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham Age: 5 to 12 years

Explore the ponds and waterways of Yarran Dheran.

Learn about where the water comes from and how we can protect this very special habitat.

Register Your School for Ride to School Day

Whether you’re in the market for a solid workout in the gym or the stadium, a place to de-stress after work, a warm pool to recuperate or a fab kids’ party option, Aqualink caters to your needs, be it mind, body or spirit.

Check out our Centres (well priced casual entry) and ask our friendly staff to help you find the program that’s right for you. www.aqualink.com.au

Friday 13 March

When: Wednesday 1 April, 2pm-4pm Age: 6 + years Cost: $35

Weave a charming Easter Basket out of recycled paper and learn a simple weaving skill that may be used in various art creations.

Leave the car at home and ride, walk, skate or scoot to school. Council supports local schools to participate in National Ride2School Day each March.

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More information and to register online www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/ rides-and-events/ride2school

Aqualink Nunawading Fraser Place, Forest Hill Phone: 9878 4576

Aqualink Box Hill Surrey Drive, Box Hill Phone: 9843 2900

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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 Andrew Munroe

By Cr Blair Barker

By Cr Bill Bennett

For three decades Blackburn resident Anthea Swann has been giving her time to make the Blackburn Creeklands a better place for all to enjoy.

My ongoing commitment to greater local amenity achieved another objective with the completion of the renovation of the Gawler Chain Reserve in Mont Albert North.

Whitehorse continues to ensure that all food premises meet high standards. Our Environmental Health Officers conducted 815 Food Safety Assessments during 2019 as a means of evaluating hygiene standards in food premises.

Anthea, a member of the Blackburn Creeklands Advisory Committee was recognised with a Community Achievement Award as part of the 2020 Australia Day Awards and I give my congratulations to her and the rest of the committee for their ongoing work within our city.

In Central Ward there are several parkland advisory committees where the community work with Council in terms of advice and practical working bees for rubbish collection, plantings etc. While you don’t need to necessarily join the committee, in addition to the Creeklands we have Blackburn Lake, Wandinong Sanctuary and Cootamundra Walk and all provide opportunities to volunteer to improve our natural environment.

Parkrun While there is no parkrun within Central Ward I know a number of our residents participate in the Gardiners Creek parkrun adjacent to Deakin University. Celebrating its second anniversary in January, this free volunteer run event takes place at 8am every Saturday. So why not go online, register, get a barcode and come along. At the first February run (you can walk the 5km if you wish) Federal Member for Chisholm Gladys Liu registered and participated for the first time. While I did finish a dozen places ahead of her this time, I suspect she will be catching me soon.

Below: Cr Andrew Munroe and Anthea Swann.

Better parks that are more useful to more people improves appearance, amenity, and enhance our property values.

Hundreds of trees and plants and LED solar park lights have been installed. These lights are cheaper, safer, faster to install, less disruptive to the park and offer some great features over traditional cabled lights.

I will remain focused on harnessing new technology to deliver cost effective, improved local amenity.

Eram Park I am pleased Yarra Valley Water abandoned plans to build a recycled water facility in Eram Park. I sincerely thank all residents who joined the campaign to stop it. Be assured I will always stand and fight with the community to protect our open spaces.

Community Fundraising The local response to catastrophic fires reinforced my pride in our area. Box Hill Miniature Railway teamed up with Balwyn Rotary to raise more than $5,000.

Surrey Park Swimming organised a pool party in Blackburn South, local people are knitting pouches for orphaned wildlife, donations and deliveries were organised and locals are giving their time to rebuild farm fences.

Box Hill Traders The novel coronavirus has caused anxiety and we’ve seen reduced trade in Box Hill. I understand that newer migrants from China may be worried because of previous experience with SARS or rumours on WeChat.

However, I believe we can trust our experts. There has never been a better time to shop, eat and visit Box Hill. The food is delicious and the parking easy. Please get up to Box Hill and support our local traders.

North East Link Whitehorse and three other councils have joined to take legal action on the North East Link. Council did not take this decision lightly. We understand that road infrastructure is important. But the project in its current form represents an unfair burden on the Whitehorse community. Council remains hopeful of achieving a better outcome for our community.

Recently, I had the pleasure of awarding Whitehorse businesses with their 2019 Food Premises of the Year Award. Congratulations to Class 1 winners, Victoria Grange Aged Care-Vermont South and Community Group winners, Livingstone Primary School.

Sri Lanka Celebrations Sri Lanka celebrated their 72nd Anniversary of Independence in Box Hill Town Hall recently. It was a pleasure to attend and be part of the festivities.

We can all learn so much from our rich multicultural communities in Whitehorse. Did you know Sri Lanka donated 4 tonnes of tea to assist the recent bushfire relief efforts?

Australia Day Awards The Whitehorse Australia Day Awards are always a great occasion and congratulations to all the winners.

A local resident who was a well deserving recipient of a Community Achievement Award was Margaret Rackham. A “quiet achiever” Margaret has served our community for over 42 years. A founding member of Nunawading Community Gardens, an active member of the Vermont Garden Club and a core member of the Friends of the Healesville Freeway Reserve is just a snapshot of a remarkable contribution to our community. Congratulations Margaret!

Photo caption: Cr Bennett with award winner Margaret Rackham.

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 Sharon Ellis

By Cr Prue Cutts

February is the month when the sporting clubs hold events in support of the McGrath Foundation which funds breast cancer research.

Everyone, everywhere is doing their bit to help with the awful tragedy of the recent bushfires.

This year I attended two events on the same afternoon – Mont Albert Cricket club and also Heatherdale Cricket club. It was great to see so many women, dressed in pink, celebrating such a great cause with a glass of bubbly.

International Women's Day For many years Whitehorse has been celebrating this day. This year will be the 100th anniversary of the first time that a woman was elected to council. While it is something that we take for granted in 2020, in 1920 it was a significant event for Mary Rogers.

It has been heartwarming to attend so many bushfire fundraisers recently. The family event at Walker Park in Nunawading was an outstanding success with 500-600 people enjoying an open air screening of Toy Story 4. The KBH Brumbies in Mont Albert North kick started the 2020 hockey season with a 2 hour round robin of Hockey 6s, with three umpires (including my son) volunteering their time. The fundraisers for the McGrath Foundation at Heatherdale and Mont Albert Reserves are also wonderful examples of the community coming together for worthy causes.

Walker Park Pavilion Update State Member for Ringwood Dustin Halse recently announced $65,000 for a fit-out at the pavilion.

This is great news for the tenant clubs!

This $3.6+ million redevelopment has seen financial support from all levels of government, Cricket Victoria and AFL Victoria. It is hoped that construction will be completed prior to the football season opening in April!

Pet Registrations due 10 April Please avoid up to $330 per pet in late fees by paying your pet registrations by the due date of 10 April. This date and the late fee are State legislated and does not change from year to year.

Registration notices will come out from all Victorian Councils to pet owners this month.

Box Hill Art Exhibition I am always delighted when I'm invited to attend an exhibition at our wonderful Artspace at Box Hill Town Hall.

Food, Fashion and Fundraising Gala Luncheon – Eastern Palliative Care When: Sunday 22 March, 12pm-3pm Where: The Grand Receptions, 90 Cathies Lane, Wantirna South Cost: $85 per ticket

Help raise funds for Eastern Palliative Care’s ‘Overnight Respite Services Project’ which provides a registered nurse overnight to support clients in their final days at home.

Tickets include a three course meal, exclusive fashion show by Melbourne Fashion Icon, Wesson, and some amazing prizes up for grabs in the silent auction and raffle.

More information www.epc.asn.au

NewHope Food Swap When: Saturday 28 March, 10am-11am Where: NewHope Community Kitchen, 3 Springfield Road, Blackburn North (enter via Dale Court) Tea and coffee will be served

The food swap will run on the fourth Saturday of each month and encourages a community of like-minded food gardeners to come together and share their excess home grown produce. No money is exchanged, only home grown organic food surplus, gardening knowledge, and good company!

There will be a ten-minute talk from an experienced gardener, passing on hints and tips.

More information nhcc@newhope.net.au

5-Star Food Safe Program

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

The recent exhibition highlighted the works of Professor Chijian Ye who trained in Guangzou Province but now lives and teaches in Whitehorse.

His silk and oil painting were beautiful and along with his sculptures, demonstrated his extraordinary talent.

The Artspace is open 6 days a week and is well worth a visit. I am already looking forward to the next exhibition.

Community Briefs

Box Hill Senior Secondary College Canteen in Mont Albert North is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for March for achieving outstanding results in Council's food safety assessment.

Above: Cr Ellis with Professor Chijian Ye.

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

Above: Cr Cutts with her beloved border collie 'Buddy'.

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WHITEHORSE ARTS CALENDAR EXHIBITIONS

WORKSHOPS

Doga – Dog Yoga

Songs and Times of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come

Out of the Box – This Is Us

Intro to Paper Making

Sunday 29 March, 10.30am-11.30am

2 March – 15 March Opening Thursday 5 March, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Sunday 15 March, 1pm-4pm

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

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: $55 / 1 day

Cost: $15 / 1 day

Cost: Full $55, Conc $52, U25 $25

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Where: Whitehorse Centre

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020, this selection of works is by nine women who forged strong friendships whilst completing their studies at Box Hill Tafe.

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Afalyca Art Centre – Pinta ho Liman – Hands Painting 16 March – 29 March Opening: Thursday 19 March, 6.30pm-8.30pm

In celebration of Harmony Day 2020, this exhibition represents a strong friendship and respect that has grown between Afalyca Art Centre in East Timor and Box Hill Community Arts Centre.

Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Functional Flatware Sunday 15 March, 10.30am-1.30pm

Create unique flatware to be used in your home, including organic free formed plats, trays and dishes.

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

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

Operatic contralto Liane Keegan takes us on a journey that recreates one of the most controversial episodes in Australian entertainment history.

Cost: Full $55, Conc $47, U25 $25

Saturday 21 March, 10am-11.30am

Where: Whitehorse Centre

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

WIN! The Whitehorse Centre has two double passes to Judy Australia 1964 on Sunday 29 March at 2pm to give away this month.

Il termine per la presentazione delle domande per le sovvenzioni comunitarie scade questo mese

Η προθεσμία υποβολής Αιτήσεων για το πρόγραμμα Κοινοτικών Επιχορηγήσεων του Δήμου λήγει αυτό το μήνα στις 12μμ Παρασκευή 13 Μαρτίου.

Il termine ultimo per la presentazione delle domande per il programma di sovvenzioni comunitarie del Comune scade questo mese alle 12:00 (mezzogiorno) di venerdì 13 marzo.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/ what-we-do/awards-and-grants/ community-grants

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

Bookings essential for classes and courses.

Mary Tonkin – Ramble 5 March – 18 April

Ramble brings together three Artworks by Mary Tonkin. All 19 metres of the immersive wall painting Ramble, Kalorama 2017-19, is sure to impress.

These three works were created ‘en plein air’ in the bush.

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

Cost: Free Where: Whitehorse Artspace Below: Mary Tonkin Ramble, Kalorama 2017-2019 (detail) © The artist and courtesy Australian Galleries, Melbourne

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

The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Thursday 12 March 2020 will win.

Η προθεσμία υποβολής Αιτήσεων για Κοινοτικές Επιχορηγήσεις λήγει αυτό το μήνα

Το ετήσιο Πρόγραμμα Κοινοτικών Επιχορηγήσεων στηρίζει αναγνωρισμένους και μη κερδοσκοπικούς οργανισμούς και συλλόγους με έδρα το Δήμο Whitehorse για να παρέχουν προγράμματα, υπηρεσίες, έργα, πρωτοβουλίες και δραστηριότητες που συμβάλλουν στην υγεία και ευρωστία της κοινότητας.

ARIA-award winning artist Gary Pinto pays homage to one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Sam Cooke.

EXHIBITION

SHOWS

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

Friday 13 March, 8pm Saturday 14 March, 8pm

Il programma annuale di sovvenzioni comunitarie sostiene organizzazioni e associazioni senza scopi di lucro e legalmente costituite che siano basate nel Comune di Whitehorse nell’organizzare programmi, servizi, progetti, iniziative e attività che contribuiscano alla salute e al benessere della comunità.

Maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/about-council/what-we-do/ awards-and-grants/community-grants

社区拨款申请本月截止

市政府社区拨款计划申请将于3月13 日星期五中午12点截止。

年度社区拨款计划支持设在白马市的 非盈利法人组织和团体实施各种计 划、服务、项目、倡议和活动，贡献于 我们社区的健康和福祉。 详情请访问：www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/about-council/what-we-do/awardsand-grants/community-grants

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Chương trình Trợ cấp Cộng đồng hàng năm hỗ trợ các tổ chức và hiệp hội hợp nhất và phi lợi nhuận thuộc Thành phố Whitehorse nhằm cung cấp các chương trình, dịch vụ, dự án, sáng kiến và hoạt động góp phần cải thiện sức khoẻ và an sinh cho cộng đồng chúng ta. Để có thêm thông tin: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/about-council/what-we-do/ awards-and-grants/community-grants