Whitehorse News May 2020

WHITEHORSE NEWS • May 2020

BHCAC Art Challenge

Take part in these fun weekly art challenges at home.

Five siblings, Olive, Mauve, Heather, Rhys and Owen working on their creation Corona Emotions 2020 for BHCAC’s April Art Challenge.

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We're Here to Help

Hard Waste Collection

Caring Community

Proposed Budget

Council's phone, web and email services are still open.

Residents are entitled to two free a hard waste collections a year.

Community members showing kindness and innovation.

Read about Council's proposed budget for 2020/21.

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Mayor's Message Contact us

Welcome to our May Whitehorse News.

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 currently closed.

Council meetings

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Special Committee Meeting Monday 11 May, 7pm

Acknowledgement of Country

Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 25 May, 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

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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We are aware that many residents and businesses in our community are experiencing financial hardship under the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has evolved so quickly, and people are in circumstances that they could not possibly have foreseen.

In recognition of this, Council has approved an immediate $2 million relief and support package to help residents, local businesses and community and sporting organisations. The measures ensure Council can provide a fair, flexible response to those experiencing genuine hardship. More information on the package is on page 4 and on our website.

Council has also begun work on a $2.5 million stimulus and recovery package. More details of this will be considered at a Council meeting in June.

May 2020

Council adopted a Proposed Budget on 20 April.

More details are on page 8 and 9. We have taken a measured approach to this budget. We have deferred decisions on some very worthy new initiatives and projects, as we wait to see the full impact of the pandemic. The budget provides for Council to continue to provide services, and to carry on with scheduled capital works. We will evaluate the pandemic impact and provide an updated forecast or even a formal budget revision later in the year.

I want to thank the community for the goodwill, cooperation and kindness shown to each other and to Council officers in recent weeks. Our sanitising teams are out cleaning bins, benches and hand rails, and receiving appreciative beeps and shout-outs from passing cars and pedestrians.

Our finance team received touching messages of appreciation when we wrote to tell our suppliers we’d speed up invoice payments to help with their cash flow. Our customer service and home care staff are so appreciative that clients are taking time to ask how they’re holding up.

This empathy and compassion reflects so well on what kind of community we are. I’m proud to belong to Whitehorse, because we are certainly stronger when we all work together.

Cr Sharon Ellis Whitehorse Mayor

Book a Hard Waste Collection An increase in hard and household dumped rubbish over the past two months has cost thousands of dollars in rate payers’ funds to clean up.

Council has reported a 50 per cent increase in dumped rubbish throughout Whitehorse during March 2020, when compared with the same month last year.

Removing the dumped rubbish left on nature strips and other sites across Whitehorse in March this year has cost Council almost $44,000, with funds coming from rates that could be much better spent in ways that benefit the community.

Bin it!

Council cleansing service has been removing a large number of discarded face masks and disposable gloves from streets and public spaces in Whitehorse since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Please remember to place this material in a bin when you have finished using it.

When left lying around, face masks and gloves carry and spread germs, can be harmful to waterways and wildlife and damage the environment.

Unbooked hard waste is considered dumped rubbish and because it is often not reported it can pile up and become hazardous to the community. The clean-up and disposal of dumped rubbish cost Council more to collect.

This cost can be avoided by booking a hard waste collection and ensuring that you place the correct items out.

Households in Whitehorse entitled to two free hard rubbish collections each financial year. Any extra collections you may need can be organised for a small fee. If you live in a unit or apartment block of 6 or more dwellings, please get in touch with your property manager to organise your collection.

Dumping rubbish is illegal and can result in a fine being issued so book a collection at your convenience via our website or by phoning our contractor by 3pm Wednesday for a possible collection within the following two weeks.

Bookings will be confirmed by SMS and/or email.

Only place accepted items out the Sunday night before collection week.

More information and to book www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hard-waste-collection 9721 1915

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We’re Here, Ready and Available to Help You While counters at Council’s Customer Service Centre are closed to visitors, our dedicated customer service staff are still here to help.

Visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au to easily and securely apply for permits or hard waste collections, report issues, and make payments.

Customer service staff are continuing to answer phone calls, web enquiries and emails during this time.

Contacting Customer Service Phone: 9262 6333 Online enquiry form: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ about-council/contact-us

Customer Service Team Leader, Michelle, wishes to reassure the community that they can continue to call and speak to Council's experienced customer service team should they need information or assistance.

Other ways to stay in touch To stay in touch with Council during the COVID-19 outbreak:

“We’re here, ready and available to take your calls and assist you in any way during this challenging time,” said Michelle.

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As well as customer service, you can still speak to staff members about a range of council services, including Whitehorse Home and Community Services, engineering and rates services. Customer service will connect you with relevant staff from all other specialist departments.

Council's investment in technology enables the community to access more than 45 Council services online.

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You can contact Councillors directly.

Their contact details are available at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ about-council/who-we-are/ councillors-and-wards Snap Send Solve – an app you download to your phone.

Council Services Many Council services that keep Whitehorse so liveable are still up and running, and cleaning is just one of them.

To slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Council’s City Works department has been hard at work cleaning public areas throughout Whitehorse.

This includes disinfecting and pressure washing in areas around shops, council buildings and other frequently used public areas.

The cleaning is targeting surfaces that are frequently touched, such as benches, handrails, outdoor tables, bins and traffic light buttons.

Hard waste Council’s hard waste collections continue to operate.

Residents can book up to two free hard waste collections each financial year by phone or online with Council’s hard waste removal contractor, WM Waste Management. For easy booking instructions and a list of accepted items, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au See more on page 2.

Pruning, mowing and litter removal Whitehorse’s many tree-lined streets, parks, ovals and other green spaces are being well looked after.

Council continues to monitor public spaces, parks and ovals for litter and we have increased our regular street sweeping program.

Our ParksWide department is busy with a full program of pruning street trees, mowing and planting in public green and open spaces, so Whitehorse will be ready when the time comes to once again enjoy picnics, organised sport and other outdoor activities.

Keeping Whitehorse safe Our Community Laws department has officers monitoring council facilities that are temporarily closed to ensure everyone is respecting the restrictions places on their use and, in turn, helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes local parks and the Box Hill skate park.

Community Laws officers are ensuring that council properties, such as leisure and arts facilities, are safe and well maintained while they are closed.

It’s easy to help us look after Whitehorse If you see anything that Council’s cleaning and maintenance services should know about, use Snap Send Solve to contact us. You can upload photographs, select your location and submit reports directly to Council for action. The app can be downloaded to your phone free from the App Store or Google Play or the Snap Send Solve website at snapsendsolve.com You can help keep Whitehorse clean and tidy by continuing to use street bins for litter, placing rubbish, recycling and green waste in the correct bins at home, and booking a hard-waste collection when needed to keep kerbsides clear of waste.

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May 2020

Council Outlines $4.5 Million Pandemic Support Package Council has committed to an immediate coronavirus support and relief package valued up to $2 million.

Cr Ellis said, “Our response acknowledges that many residents and local businesses have experienced a significant financial impact as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are in circumstances they could not possible have anticipated.

We don’t want to add to their burden, so we have put together a package that will directly assist community groups, businesses and residents."

Rates

Community and sporting groups

The due date for all final rates payments for the 2019/2020 year has been extended until 30 June. Ratepayers by instalment, and any lump sum ratepayers with outstanding rates will receive an updated notice reflecting the extension.

Our community, sporting and leisure groups are an essential part of what makes Whitehorse a vibrant and cohesive community. We are very keen that they should be in a strong position to resume usual activities when it is safe to do so.

Measures to support local groups include:

Parking We had previously made arrangements for free parking in Council car spaces in central Box Hill on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm for March and April, and we will extend that for May and June.

We encourage residents to support local businesses across Whitehorse, while abiding by the stay at home and social distancing restrictions. This parking measure acknowledges that Box Hill precinct traders began experiencing severe impacts from coronavirus way back in January. We have also provided parking permits to Box Hill Hospital and other hospitals in Whitehorse, so that hospital staff can go about their essential business without worrying about parking.

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Waiver of winter licensing fees and utiliities for sporting clubs using Council grounds and pavilions Rent and utilities waivers for many community and not for profit organisations who use Council facilities

Cr Ellis explained, “Many of the measures will be implemented automatically and don’t require an application. I encourage those with complex or difficult circumstances who are having trouble paying a Council fee or invoice to make contact through our website or by calling our Customer Service team.”

Council has also begun work on a recovery and stimulus package worth $2.5 million.

Both the support package and this additional recovery package will be included in the Proposed Budget 2020/2021 that Council considers for final approval in June.

discounts on registrations for businesses who have temporarily closed or suffered significantly reduced turnover

Cr Ellis said, “When restrictions are lifted, we want our sporting clubs, community organisations and local businesses to be ready to resume their usual vibrant community and economic activities.

quick invoice payments for Council suppliers to improve their cash flow

We’re stronger when we work together, for the benefit of the whole community.”

fair arrangements on rent for businesses who are also Council tenants.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/COVID19relief

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Things to Do While at Home Many of the places we usually go for entertainment have taken their sights and sounds online with free live streaming and other programs to keep us involved while in isolation.

Check out our list of places to visit while staying home.

All free Whitehorse Artspace www.boxhilltownhall.com.au/ whitehorse-artspace-subscription

Sign up to receive emails of Treasures of the Whitehorse Art Collection highlighting works from the Artspace collection.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre www.facebook.com/ boxhillcommunityartscentre www.instagram.com/bhcac

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to find out about online classes coming soon.

ANIMALS

Melbourne Zoo www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home

Visit the live streaming of a range of animals in the zoo to see real-time action as they explore their habitats. Check out lion cam and giraffe cam!

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Unit https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/ panda-cam

Visit giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang at this Washington zoo, with two cameras to choose from to see them move through their day.

Nature Conservancy Australia www.natureaustralia.org.au/whatwe-do/our-priorities/oceans/oceanstories/reef-cam-underwater

Live streaming the underwater world of Port Phillip Bay.

CULTURE

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries www.wml.vic.gov.au

Council’s library service has an excellent collection of e-material. You can join the library online and get reading or researching from home.

State Library www.slv.vic.gov.au

Become a member online and get access to e-material from this historic institution.

Melbourne Museum www.museumsvictoria.com.au/ melbournemuseum/at-home

The museum is running 'a world of museum experiences at home' full of fun learning opportunities and virtual tours.

Australian War Museum www.awm.gov.au/visit/museumat-home

Visit this museum to see online exhibitions, listen to podcasts and more as this national museum brings its fascinating content to your home.

EXERCISE

Aqualink www.aqualink.com.au/onlinebasketball-netball-resources

Council’s Aqualink facilities at Box Hill and Nunawading are sharing netball and basketball online resources so you can keep up with info about the games and your skills, all from home.

Auskick www.afl./auskick

While the group lessons take a break, there are lots of videos and instructions online to help you develop your skills in the backyard.

Sam Wood www.facebook.com/samwood28

THE ARTS

Melbourne Theatre Company www.mtc.com.au

Watch plays, take a virtual tour and enjoy a theatre “outing” without going out.

Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Watch past events in the “From Our Home to Yours” program from the iconic opera house.

Australian Ballet www.australianballet.com.au/ the-ballets/digital-season

Australia’s world-renown ballet company regularly releases high-quality digital performances for all to enjoy.

Australian TV personality and personal trainer Sam Wood conducts free, live, familyfriendly workouts via his Facebook page every morning at 9am AEST, so take a look and join in!

BHCAC Art Challenge #bhcactogetherwecreate Staff at Box Hill Community Arts Centre are working to keep their audience creating, despite the centre temporarily closing recently until further notice.

In May, BHCAC will issue weekly art challenges.

Once you have undertaken your weekly art challenge, upload a photograph of the result using the hashtag #bhcactogetherwecreate.

Your photo will then be included in our end-of-week virtual Isolation Exhibition on Facebook.

With more time at home, we know people are looking for creative outlets and we can’t wait to see May’s creations!

Each week we will also offer a chance to learn a new creative skill from sketching through to a vast array of craft activities and lots more.

You will just have to take part to find out! To find out about the weekly online art challenges for May, follow us at: www.facebook.com/ boxhillcommunityartscentre/ or on Instagram @boxhillcommunityartscentre

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May 2020

Caring for Our Community Whitehorse community members and organisations are showing resilience, kindness and innovation as they help others amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

When a Sikh temple in Blackburn began preparing free, fresh, homemade meals to community members in need, 50 take-away meals were gratefully received. A week later that number had grown to 250 meals prepared and given away at the Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha Temple. Temple chairman Anterpreet Arneja said it is a Sikh religious tradition to open temple doors to all who want to come and eat there, with the temple usually offering three meals a day.

But with government restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, the temple has been shut and temple volunteers have found other ways to provide those in need with a meal.

“We are open seven days a week at the moment from 5pm until 7pm for those in need to come and receive a packaged vegetarian meal to take home,” Mr Arneja said. “While the temple is closed, people in need can also call for any other help they need or to get a pack of raw materials if they want to cook their own meals.”

“There is a real need for this support, with the virus affecting the community.

We have found the meals have been taken up by international students, people who have lost their jobs and those who are really lonely, by people who can’t cook as well as people who need ingredients to do their own cooking.”

Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Mindfulness in the time of Coronavirus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people in different ways across the globe, including here in our Whitehorse community. The uncertainty of the situation can prompt people to feel worried, afraid or lonely. We must take care of our own mental health and wellbeing and that of the people in our care.

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Remain calm: Don't panic. Don’t be concerned with the situations that are beyond your control and don’t dwell on unknowns.

Be kind: Whether it be the people that are 1.5 metres ahead of you in the supermarket queue or your own family our community will be strengthened through supporting one another in solidarity rather than being uncaring.

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With the annual religious festival of Vaisakhi occurring in April, the Sikh community were not able to celebrate in their usual way and instead celebrated together virtually, watching a live stream from home of the celebration from Gurdwara (temple) Blackburn. The festival commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth of warriors under the tenth Guru, Gobind Singh in 1699, and marks the beginning of the Solar New Year and the Spring Harvest in the northern hemisphere. Celebrating at

Manage media intake: While it is important to stay informed, be mindful of the sources of information you are accessing. Make sure they are accurate and of high quality. See links at left.

Keep a routine: Whether you are working from home, supporting children studying or other new circumstances, try to get into a routine. Include some action or time in your day devoted to something you enjoy.

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Meditation: Sitting in a comfortable position, select something to focus on like your breath or a sound. If your mind begins to wander bring it back to your focus.

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Students, healthcare and essential services workers, senior citizens and anyone else in need can turn up at Gurdwara Blackburn to receive a take-away meal pack between 5pm-7pm every day, or phone the temple on 0430 595 189 to request a pack of raw ingredients or other help.

The temple is located at 127 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.

Practise mindfulness as a family: Do stretches, yoga or breathing or ask family members to share one positive aspect from each of their day.

Stay in touch with your people: You may not be able to see your friends and extended family, but you can stay in touch online and via phone. Make a conscious effort to check in one someone you love each week.

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Breathing exercises: Take the time to slow down and become calm by breathing in for three counts and then breathing out for three counts.

Music: Find a comfortable spot and listen to a favourite song.

home with their families is just another way that this community has adapted to the virus and how it affects our conduct.

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Lifeline (24 hours) 13 11 14 Crisis support and suicide prevention Parentline (8am-midnight) 13 22 89 Counselling and support for parents and carers every day of the year, including public holidays Beyond Blue Support Service Support. Advice. Action.

1300 22 4636 Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line (24 hours) Headspace Hawthorn: 9006 6500 Knox: 9801 6088 Youth mental health service for 12-25 year olds Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 www.relationships.org.au National Mental Health Helpline 1300 643 287

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Smiling Mind www.smilingmind.com.au

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Strategic Planning Projects Update Council's Strategic Planning Unit is part of the Planning and Building Department and is responsible for the development of planning policies and strategies.

The Unit also reviews the Whitehorse Planning Scheme, including amendments to the scheme.

To keep our community up to date with major strategic planning projects in Whitehorse, we publish this planning update twice each year.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/planning-and-building/planning-strategies Strategic Planning Unit on 9262 6303

Heritage controls – 42-48 Glenburnie Road, Mitcham

Tree protection controls (Amendment C219) Interim tree protection controls in the form of a Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO9) were extended to 30 June 2020 while Council undertakes Amendment C219 to introduce the SLO9 on a permanent basis.

Interim and permanent heritage protection controls were sought for the property. An interim Heritage Overlay (HO) (Amendment C215) was gazetted on 16 May 2019.

Current status: Amendment C225, gazetted on 19 March 2020, extends the interim HO until 29 January 2021. The amendment for the permanent HO (Amendment C216) is still being considered by the Minister for Planning.

The tree protection controls apply to all residential land not included in SLO1-SLO8.

Current status: An independent Panel Hearing was held in December 2019. The Panel’s favourable advice to Council was received on 23 January 2020. At its meeting on 16 March 2020, Council resolved to adopt the amendment with minor changes and send Amendment C219 to the Minister for Planning for approval.

What is a Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO)?

Whitehorse has a number of SLOs that aim to identify significant landscapes as well as conserve and enhance these special areas in the municipality.

Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre (MAC) vision and strategic direction Review of the vision and longer term strategic direction for Box Hill will update the 2007 Structure Plan and provide an Urban Design Framework for the MAC. Current status: A Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework is expected to be presented to Council in the coming months.

Review of Commercial 1 Zone – Tally Ho Major Activity Centre In 2018/19, Council completed a review of the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) in the Tally Ho Major Activity Centre. The review assesses whether the existing C1Z is the most appropriate zone to achieve the vision for the centre as a major business and employment hub.

Review of Nunawading Megamile (East) and Mitcham Structure Plan The existing Structure Plan for the Activity Centres was adopted by Council in 2008. A background review completed in 2018 analysed the key changes, major projects and development that had occurred in the 10 years since the plan’s adoption.

Current status: Consultants have been appointed to update the Structure Plan. Community consultation will commence shortly.

Current status: On 26 August 2019 Council resolved to release the review for a period of consultation. The consultation commenced in March 2020.

What is a Heritage Overlay? (HO) Heritage Overlays are part of local council planning schemes and include places of local significance as well as places of state significance included in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Design and Development Overlay for key residential corridors (Amendment C220) The Residential Corridors Built Form Study provides development guidelines that are proposed to be applied to land in the Residential Growth Zone along key road corridors using a Design and Development Overlay. The Study was adopted by Council on 29 January 2019 and a planning scheme amendment has been initiated.

Current status: A request for authorisation was submitted to the Minister for Planning on 11 October 2019. A decision on whether Council can commence exhibition of the amendment is yet to be received.

What is a Design and Development Overlay? (DDO) A Design and Development Overlay is a planning control that applies to land that requires a specific design treatment. The purpose of the overlay is to give direction to the specific design and built form requirements.

Heritage Assistance Fund The fund provides grants of up to $2000 to eligible home owners and occupiers to assist with the maintenance of their heritage properties.

Current status: 22 recipients have been funded in this year’s program.

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Proposed Budget 2020/2 Council has adopted a $214 million Proposed Budget 2020/2021 and released it for community feedback.

At an Ordinary Council Meeting on 20 April, Whitehorse City Council adopted a $214 million Proposed Budget for 2020/2021.

This budget makes provision for our usual Council services and works, which must continue throughout the pandemic.

Mayor Cr Ellis “It is clear that the 2020/2021 financial year will not be an ordinary year. The social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community will be very significant.

Council has taken a measured approach to this budget. We have deferred final commitment to some otherwise worthy new initiatives and projects, and included only new measures that are required to give effect to statutory obligations.

Instead, Council has committed to an immediate support and relief package valued up to $2.0 million, to support our community and business stakeholders experiencing hardship. Read more on the relief package on page 4.

Cr Ellis explained that “Council has also commenced work on a recovery stimulus package of up to a further $2.5 million making Councils combined pandemic response up to $4.5 million in total. This combined financial support commitment will be included in the final budget to be considered in June.”

As the full extent of the pandemic becomes clearer, it will be necessary to update the budget outlook and to release a forecast or revised budget. Council will be transparent about this process and ensure it is communicated clearly to the Whitehorse community.

"The social and econo impacts of the COVID pandemic on our com will be very significant

Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Sha

Community Services Council continues to deliver and fund more than 100 services for the local community, including sustainability, waste and recycling, home and community services, recreation and leisure, health and family services, arts and cultural services, libraries and maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens, footpaths, drains and roads.

This year’s Proposed Budget allocates $160 million for these services.

Rates

The average rate will in 2.0% for the 2020/202 rate income for 2020/2 to be $123.84 million a $0.95 million suppleme income expected to be new property developm

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Operational Initiatives Council has committed a modest net $0.15 million in funding for new operational budget initiatives in 2020/2021. With the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, only new initiatives that are required to address new legislative or audit related requirements have been approved for inclusion in this Proposed Budget. These include: ■

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Implementation of the new swimming pool and safety barrier legislative requirements to ensure the community’s safety Addition of a new Civil Works Inspector to help manage the increased volume and complexity of inspections and assessments of major building developments and; an additional temporary resource to help action new financial requirements under the recent Local Government Act 2020

Anyone who would like to make a submission on the proposed budget is encouraged to do so by Wednesday 20 May 2020.

Submissions should be emailed to annual.budget@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Submissions may also be posted in envelopes marked “Budget Submission” addressed to The Chief Executive Officer, Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading DC Vic 3131 For more information, or to access a copy of the proposed budget, visit www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/Proposed-Budget For information on the coronavirus COVID-19 support and relief package, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/COVID19relief

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More information and enquiries Head of Finance and Corporate Performance 9262 6333 annual.budget@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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How to have your say on the Proposed Budget 2020/2021

Capital Works Program This Budget provides for a $62 million Capital Works Program which includes: ■

$28.57 million for land, building and building improvements

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$7.17 million for plant and equipment

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$7.07 million for roads, bridges and off street car parks

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$6.89 million for parks, open space and streetscapes

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$4.54 million for drainage improvements and waste management

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$3.69 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities

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$3.59 million for footpaths and cycleways

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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

Council had to unexpectedly close the Furness Park Playground, Blackburn, last December following a safety audit, so there was great excitement in February when the new and expanded rebuilt playground had the construction fence removed.

'Nations cohere and flourish on the belief that their institutions can foresee calamity, arrest its impact and restore stability. When the Covid-19 pandemic is over, many countries’ institutions will be perceived as having failed' (Henry Kissinger Wall Street Journal 4/4/20)

With a lot of us spending more time at home in recent months, some have taken the opportunity for home improvements and garden makeovers. Invariably there is waste generated that cannot be reused or recycled.

It even resulted on the first evening with an impromptu opening ceremony with a locally sourced ribbon and a pair of scissors and some neighbouring children.

I can assure you that like the State and Federal Government, Whitehorse Council will never be viewed as an organisation that failed in a critical time.

Council's financial position is very strong and elected, executive and operational teams are working well in an energised, yet thoughtful and considered manner by plotting a course to recovery. Whitehorse COVID-19 infection rate is relatively low compared to major Melbourne municipalities. This marvellous community is responding with typical Australian care for one another, courage, patience and ingenuity.

Above: Cr Munroe with local residents at Furness Park Playground, Blackburn in February.

That was the good news. Unfortunately, by the end of the month Council had to close it and all playgrounds across the city following advice from the Federal Government. No doubt the current situation will pass, and our children will once again get to enjoy Furness and our other playgrounds.

At the same time, we are seeing a large increase in use of our parks (not playgrounds) and gardens and Parkswide have been most busy in keeping maintenance up to scratch.

Support Available Council is continuing to serve residents as best it can at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information is available on our website, but I, and I am sure my colleagues, will be happy to take your calls to offer any assistance we can.

At time of writing, Council is working on expanding its hardship policies as well as providing practical assistance to groups that use Council facilities and land that they cannot access during the current restrictions. If you are facing any difficulty due to circumstances that are no doubt beyond the control of many, please do not hesitate to make contact.

Box Hill RSL President John Haward, spoke to me very concerned for his hospitality staff when forced to close. The RSL emptied the fridges of piles of food, and made sure it went home with employees who had been stood down. My son’s swimming coach, Patrick O’Sullivan, from Surrey Park was stood down when group fitness was banned. Forty kids, addicted to high intensity training and important social contact, were put first. Patrick devised an online land-based training program for them and delivered it for free. I am incredibly proud of and grateful for the wonderful efforts shown by all.

This virus might be temporarily restricting some of our liberty, it will never take our Australian fighting spirit and care for one another.

My days are at home, enjoying talking to many residents by phone, catching up with friends all over the world and doing many meetings by video, keeping fit, gardening and enjoying time with the family.

Paddy our dog still hasn’t figured out social distancing!

Please call me any time on 0459 857 280 if I can assist you or even if you would just like to chat.

Right: Cr Barker with his dog Paddy.

Residents are eligible for two hard waste collections per year. Bookings can be made at www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/hard-waste-collection or phoning the waste removal contractor on 9721 1915. If you live in a unit or apartment of six or more dwellings, contact your property manager to make the booking.

Above: Cr Bennett hard at work.

Teleconferencing With clubs and organisations not able to meet face-to-face, the alternative to keep in contact seems to be via teleconferencing. The Vermont South Learning Centre (Community House) held their AGM using this technology and it worked quite well. The Vermont Men’s Shed have a Zoom meeting every Wednesday and the South Vermont Lions Club have had morning coffee catch ups also using this platform. Council also conduct some of our meetings online, but the Local Government Act stipulates being physically present in the Civic Centre Chamber for our statutory meetings.

Community Spirit During these testing times it has been great to see how much we care for one another. The kindness and compassion shown by most in our community has been uplifting and confirms in my mind that we live in a wonderful area. Long may it continue!

Please keep happy and well.

Bill

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

Being a Mayor and councillor in 2020.

These are tough times, and we are all affected. One thing I know, though, we are all in it together, and together we’ll get through this!

How quickly our lives have changed since my last Ward column!

As a result of COVID-19 we are now seeing unprecedented restrictions and health monitoring that we could never have anticipated a few months ago.

Pruning Keeps Trees Clear of Power Lines

Council reacted quickly to ensure that we kept our residents and staff safe. Unfortunately this also entailed making the painful decision to pause some of our services.

Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distance between trees and power lines.

We have endeavoured to keep our residents informed with regular updates on our website.

The role of the Mayor and Councillors changed overnight when social distancing came into practice.

Suddenly there were no sporting events to attend, no art exhibitions or community events, no speeches or citizenships. All the community events we had in our diary for the next few months were cancelled.

New Whitehorse Emergency Relief Centre

Pruning will occur in Box Hill, Box Hill North, Mont Albert and Month Albert North this May.

This centre has recently been set up as a joint venture of Whitehorse Churches: Stairway, One Community, and All Saints along with Mitcham Community Meal.

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

However, it was still business as usual when it came to decision making and meetings. We quickly learned how to use technology to ensure we could function fully as a council. Same responsibilities but a different way of working!

This service is available for all people in need and is located at One Community Church. The centre has limited opening times, accessed by appointment and by first completing an online eligibility form at http://flr.ms/3Tt

The last few weeks have probably been the busiest I have ever experienced as Mayor. Lots of phone calls, emails, face-time, virtual meetings - all from home!

If you know of people not connected on the internet, they can call either Stairway on 9837 2900 or One Community on 8878 2500 to be connected with someone who can help fill out the form.

Re-new Collection Update

The venture provides essential supplies of nonperishable food and personal care items for individuals and families who are experiencing hardship right now. They also accept these items as donations, and also welcome new or as new children’s activity sets, but they are unable to accept toys. Please drop off at One Church on Mondays from 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm or at Stairway Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm.

Please hold on to your reusable items rather than disposing of them so that we can keep them out of landfill!

Please feel free to contact us anytime you have a question or concern. We won't be far away!

Sharon

Please take care, support each other and reach out if you need assistance.

Above: Cr Cutts with Christy McHugh (Stairway) and Bob Field (One Community).

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council’s annual re-usable goods collection and drop off day – formally known as Re-new – has been suspended until further notice.

Stay tuned for some exciting changes to the Re-new program, coming later this year.

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Free Influenza Vaccinations for Children Whitehorse City Council will provide free flu vaccines for all children aged 6 months to 4 years and 11 months.

May 2020

May 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.

Vaccinations save lives and prevent children from suffering debilitating, avoidable illnesses.

To slow the spread of COVID-19, Council has introduced a number of control measures during immunisation sessions including implementing a booking system, social distancing and additional hygiene measures. To book please call Council on 9262 6197.

Booking system for immunisations To slow the spread of COVID-19 by maintaining social distancing, Council has introduced a compulsory booking system for the Public Immunisation Program.

If this is the first year your child is receiving the flu vaccination your child will require two doses one month apart, so please make sure you book two appointments at least one month apart.

To make a booking, please call Council’s Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197.

Please remember, for the safety of our community, your child will only be immunised if you have a booking.

If your child has received the flu vaccination in a previous year, only one dose is required.

Upon arrival at the public flu vaccination session you will be asked to complete a declaration covering exclusion requirements.

Upon arrival at the public flu vaccination session you will be asked to complete a declaration covering exclusion requirements.

No Jab No Pay

allowance for people who are unwell to donate. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood centres are safe places to visit. Wellness checks and questions regarding recent travel and health are conducted at each centre.

Giving Blood Remains a Priority … and an Essential Service Our national blood service, recently renamed to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are continuing to accept blood and plasma donations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With non-essential services restricted across the country, it’s important to remember that blood and plasma donations remain vital to the health of our community. The only exception to this update is that donations are no longer being accepted from the over 70s population, who have been advised to stay at home and self-isolate for their own protection.

It is important to note that there have been no confirmed reports of COVID-19 being transmitted by blood transfusion anywhere in the world, and the strict screening process means that there is no

For more information or to book in to donate blood, go to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood website: www.donateblood.com.au

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 5, 15 and 27 May – 9.15am-10.45am 14 May – 6pm-7.30pm •

Box Hill South Family Centre 1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South 6 and 28 May – 9.15am-10.45am 21 May – 6pm-7.30pm •

Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North 20 May – 9.15am-10.45am 26 May – 6pm-7.30pm •

Sportlink Vermont South 2 Hanover Road, Vermont South 8 May – 9.15am-10.45am More information 9262 6197 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/immunisation

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ABC Takeover Melbourne Competition

International Nurses Day

Whitehorse City Council is proud to be supporting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Takeover Melbourne competition.

12 May is International Nurses Day and commemorates Florence Nightingale's birthday.

Takeover Melbourne is an initiative from the ABC calling on high school students across Greater Melbourne (and those outside formal education aged between 12-18) to share stories about their life. Takeover Melbourne will showcase the voices of young Melburnians and help them shape the future of their city.

This year is the 200th year anniversary of Nightingale's birth.

She is acknowledged as the founder of modern nursing and 2020 has been designated as the year of the nurse by the World Health Organisation. Nurses make up more than 50 per cent of the worldwide health workforce.

This competition provides a wonderful opportunity for our youth to communicate their personal narratives to a broad audience.

Competition winners will have the chance to work with ABC producers to have their story featured on ABC TV, radio or online.

Council employs highly qualified and experienced nurses who provide Immunisation and Maternal and Child Health Services.

If you know a young person with a story to tell, be sure to let them know about Takeover Melbourne. Entries are open until 26 June 2020.

Council’s immunisation service offers free vaccines in order to protect children and adults from communicable diseases and administers over 20,000 vaccinations per year across four Council venues and local secondary schools.

All information regarding applications can be found at www.abc.net.au/takeover

Maternal and Child Health staff across six family centres offer support, advice and guidance on the health and development of children aged one week to 4 years of age. At Whitehorse our nurses see 1800-2000 new babies each year and approximately 8500 families.

Over the recent months, both teams of nurses have worked tirelessly and shown a great deal of dedication, flexibility and resilience.

Stay in Touch with Youth Connexions Youth Connexions are still able to provide remote support to young people and the community.

Young people, parents and carers can organise a time to meet with a youth worker by video chat, a phone call or Facebook messenger/text message.

We are hosting Youth ConneXions online Zoom video chats for people to hang out and chat with workers and other young people online, discuss issues, talk about how they're going, activities and ideas for staying at home, having fun and looking after their wellbeing.

We will post on our Facebook and Instagram accounts about when we are hosting Youth ConneXions online so follow us and keep an eye out for the next video chat!

Zoom can be downloaded on your mobile or laptop. It’s free and easy to set up.

To find out more, contact Youth Workers at Youth ConneXions via phone 9898 9340, Facebook and instagram messages, via email youth.worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

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May 2020

Add Checking Your Smoke Alarms to Your Home-To-Do List Now With many Victorians doing their part by staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19, firefighters are asking people to add checking their smoke alarms to their at home to-do list.

If you have recently started working from your home, it’s also a good time to check your home for any potential fire hazards by: ■

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As we head into winter, it is important to make sure your smoke alarm is regularly checked, tested and cleaned to ensure that it is working effectively.

Recent research shows that having a properly maintained smoke alarm can save lives by increasing the changes of escaping from a fire.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Country Fire Authority recommend that:

✓ Smoke alarms should be powered by a long-life lithium battery

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Not overloading powerboards or having loose cables Ensuring monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have good air flow around them and are not in confined spaces or covered Not leaving electronic equipment like laptops and phones sitting or charging on beds Turning off all electrical appliances at the power point when not in use.

It’s also important to update your fire plan and talk about it with your household and practice it regularly.

✓ Installed on the ceiling at least 30cm from the wall and interconnected – so that when one of your smoke alarms sounds, the others will do the same.

More information www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Community/ Home-Safety/Home-Fire-Safety-Booklet.html

Swimming Pool and Spa Registration Due 1 June 2020

Whitehorse City Council Goes Digital to Support Reconciliation on National Sorry Day

Have you registered your swimming pool or spa?

Under 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.

The City of Whitehorse will show its support for Reconciliation with a live-streamed flag raising ceremony in honour of National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26 May.

On 1 December 2019, the State Government introduced statewide legislation to assist in preventing young children tragically drowning in private swimming pools and spas.

Register your pool or spa to save a life by 1 June 2020.

Whitehorse City Council Mayor Councillor Sharon Ellis will raise the Aboriginal flag at the Council offices and a Wurundjeri Elder will perform a Welcome to Country.

National Sorry Day recognises the impact of Australian historical policies, practices and attitudes on First Nations people. Council’s flag raising ceremony will commemorate past injustices and honour the ongoing survival of the world’s oldest living culture.

National Sorry Day is the start of Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June. The theme this year is ‘In This Together’.

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

‘Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities ...[and] as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’.

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Η υπηρεσία αποκομιδής μεγάλων 冠状病毒危机对人们造成了各种不同 απορριμμάτων του Δήμου συνεχίζει να λειτουργεί κανονικά και οι δημότες 影响， 我们社区中很多人可能都感到担 μπορούν να κάνουν κράτηση για对别人 δύο 心、害怕或孤独。请善待别人、 αποκομιδές μεγάλων απορριμμάτων 慷慨些、 管好您的媒体消费、 维持您的 κάθε οικονομικό έτος τηλεφωνικά 作息规律、 与亲戚朋友保持联系， ή διαδικτυακά. Για εύκολες οδηγίες 这么 κράτησης, επισκεφθείτε το www. 要了 做有助于了维护您的身心健康。 whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hard-waste解更多信息， 请访问https://coronavirus. collection beyondblue.org.au/ Η κρίση του κοροναϊού έχει επηρεάσει τους ανθρώπους με διαφορετικούς 在冠状病毒大流行期间， 白马市的社 τρόπους και πολλοί δημότες μας 区成员和机构热忱帮助他人， 体现了无 μπορεί να ανησυχούν, να φοβούνται 比的韧劲、 善意和创造精神。 我们要记 ή να αισθάνονται μοναξιά. Μερικά πράγματα που μπορείτε να κάνετε 住Blackburn区锡克教庙宇的锡克教社 για να διατηρήσετε την ψυχική υγεία 区，他们一直在为那些有困难的社区成 και ευεξία σας περιλαμβάνουν: να 员提供免费家常餐食， δείχνετε κατανόηση και 每天分发的数 γενναιοδωρία στους άλλους, να 他们的例子展现了白 ελέγχετε αυτά που 量超过了250份。 ακούτε από τα μέσα ενημέρωσης, 马市社区是如何在这困难时刻继续紧 να ακολουθείτε μια ρουτίνα και να 密团结并相互支持。 διατηρείτε την επαφή με την οικογένεια και τους φίλους σας. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε το https:// coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ Οι κάτοικοι και οι οργανισμοί του Δήμου Whitehorse έχουν επιδείξει επίσης For free interpreting τεράστια ανθεκτικότητα, καλοσύνη και assistance call 131 καινοτομία όταν βοηθούν τους450. άλλους εν μέσω της πανδημίας COVID-19.

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Noi Chúng siamo tôi Có qui,mặt pronti ở e disponibili Đây, Sẵn sàng ad aiutarti Giúp đỡ Quýsevịil Centro per l’assistenza agli Anche utenti è chiuso al pubblico, il nostro Mặc dù Trung tâm Phục vụ Khách hàng premuroso personale continua ad của Hội đồng Thành phố đã đóng cửa essere pronto ad aiutare. không tiếp khách, các nhân viên tận tâm của questo chúng periodo tôi vẫn có mặt để giúp Durante il personale dei quý vị. servizi di assistenza agli utenti continua a rispondere alle telefonate, alle richieste Các nhân viên phục vụ khách hàng của via web e alle email. Gli investimenti del chúng tôi vẫn tiếp tục trả lời điện thoại, Comune nella tecnologia fanno anche các câu hỏi trên mạng và email của quý sì che la comunità possa continuare ad vị trong thời điểm này. Việc đầu tư vào avere accesso online a più di 45 servizi del công nghệ của Hội đồng Thành phố Comune. Puoi contattarci direttamente còn có nghĩa là cộng đồng có thể tiếp per telefono al 9262 6333 oppure per tục tiếp cận hơn 45 dịch vụ trực tuyến email a customer.service@whitehorse.vic. của Hội đồng. Quý vị có thể liên lạc trực gov.au tiếp với chúng tôi bằng điện thoại theo Ilsốservizio di raccolta dei rifiuti 9262 6333 hoặc email tại customer. ingombranti del Comune continua service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au ad operare normalmente e i residenti Dịch vụ thu lượm rác lớn của Hội đồng possono prenotare per telefono od Thành phố tiếp tục hoạt động như bình online fino a due raccolte di rifiuti thường và cư dân có thể đăng ký thu ingombranti per ogni anno finanziario. lượm rác lớn tối đa hai lần vào mỗi năm Per facili istruzioni sulle prenotazioni, tài chính bằng điện thoại hoặc trực visita www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hardtuyến. Để có chỉ dẫn dễ hiểu về việc đăng waste-collection ký, hãy truy cập www.whitehorse.vic.gov.

La crisi del coronavirus ha inciso sulle au/hard-waste-collection persone in modi differenti e molti Cuộc khủng hoảng do vi rút corona đã nella nostra comunità possono sentirsi ảnh hưởng đến mọi người theo nhiều preoccupati, spaventati o soli. Tra le cose cách khác nhau và nhiều người trong che puoi fare per aiutarti a conservare cộng đồng của chúng ta có thể cảm thấy il tuo benessere e la tua salute mentale lo lắng, sợ hãi hoặc cô đơn, Một số việc ci sono: essere gentili e generosi con quý vị có thể làm để giúp quý vị giữ gìn gli altri gestire la quantità di media che sức khoẻ tâm thần và an sinh của mình guardi, mantenere una routine e rimanere là: tốt bụng và hào phóng với người khác, in contatto con familiari e amici. Per kiểm soát đầu vào tin tức, duy trì nề nếp maggiori informazioni, visita il sito https:// sinh hoạt và giữ liên lạc với gia đình và bạn coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ bè. Để biết thêm thông tin, hãy truy cập Ihttps://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ membri della comunità e le organizzazioni di Whitehorse hanno Các thành viên trong cộng đồng anche mostrato immensa resilienza, Whitehorse và các tổ chức cũng thể hiện gentilezza e innovazione nell’aiutare tính kiên cường tuyệt vời, lòng tốt và sự gli altri nel corso della pandemia di đổi mới khi giúp đỡ những người khác COVID-19. Vorremmo dare un pubblico trong lúc đại dịch COVID-19. Chúng tôi riconoscimento alla comunità Sikh presso xin ghi nhận đóng góp của cộng đồng il Tempio Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha, Sikh tại Chùa Sri Guru Nanak Satsang a Blackburn, che sta fornendo oltre 250 Sabha, ở Blackburn, họ đã cung cấp hơn pasti gratuiti fatti in casa ai membri 250 bữa ăn miễn phí tự nấu mỗi ngày bisognosi della comunità. Questo cho các thành viên trong cộng đồng gặp è un esempio di come la comunità khó khăn. Họ chính là một tấm gương di Whitehorse continua a riunirsi e a về cách thức cộng đồng Whitehorse tiếp sostenersi a vicenda durante questo tục đến với nhau và hỗ trợ lẫn nhau trong momento difficile. thời điểm khó khăn này.

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帮助。 Ενώ οι θυρίδες του Κέντρου Εξυπηρέτησης Πελατών του Δήμου 在此期间， 我们客服人员将继续接您 είναι κλειστές, το αφοσιωμένο προσωπικό μας βρίσκεται ακόμη στη市 的电话、 回复网上问询和电子邮件。 διάθεσή σας για να σας βοηθήσει. 政府在技术上的投资还意味着能够继 续在网上为社区提供市政府的服务， Το προσωπικό μας εξυπηρέτησης πελατών συνεχίζει να απαντάει στις 在网上提供的服务超过45项。 您可以 τηλεφωνικές κλήσεις, τις ερωτήσεις 直接拨打我们的电话9262 6333或发电 στο διαδίκτυο και τα ηλεκτρονικά σας 子邮件： μηνύματαcustomer.service@whitehorse. κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής της περιόδου. Η επένδυση στην τεχνολογία vic.gov.au που έχει κάνει ο Δήμος σημαίνει επίσης 市政府的硬质垃圾收集服务照常运 ότι οι δημότες μπορούν να συνεχίσουν να έχουν πρόσβαση σε περισσότερες 行， 每个财政年度居民可以通过电 από 45 υπηρεσίες του Δήμου από το 话或网上预定两次硬质垃圾收集服 διαδίκτυο. Μπορείτε να επικοινωνείτε 务。 请访问 μαζί要了解简易预定说明， μας απευθείας τηλεφωνικά στο 9262 6333 ή με email στο customer.service@ www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hard-wastewhitehorse.vic.gov.au collection

Η υπηρεσία αποκομιδής μεγάλων 冠状病毒危机对人们造成了各种不同 απορριμμάτων του Δήμου συνεχίζει να λειτουργεί κανονικά και οι δημότες 影响， 我们社区中很多人可能都感到担 μπορούν να κάνουν κράτηση για对别人 δύο 心、害怕或孤独。请善待别人、 αποκομιδές μεγάλων απορριμμάτων 慷慨些、 管好您的媒体消费、 维持您的 κάθε οικονομικό έτος τηλεφωνικά 作息规律、 与亲戚朋友保持联系， ή διαδικτυακά. Για εύκολες οδηγίες 这么 κράτησης, επισκεφθείτε το www. 要了 做有助于了维护您的身心健康。 whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hard-waste解更多信息， 请访问https://coronavirus. collection beyondblue.org.au/ Η κρίση του κοροναϊού έχει επηρεάσει τους ανθρώπους με διαφορετικούς 在冠状病毒大流行期间， 白马市的社 τρόπους και πολλοί δημότες μας 区成员和机构热忱帮助他人， 体现了无 μπορεί να ανησυχούν, να φοβούνται 比的韧劲、 善意和创造精神。 我们要记 ή να αισθάνονται μοναξιά. Μερικά πράγματα που μπορείτε να κάνετε 住Blackburn区锡克教庙宇的锡克教社 για να διατηρήσετε την ψυχική υγεία 区，他们一直在为那些有困难的社区成 και ευεξία σας περιλαμβάνουν: να 员提供免费家常餐食， δείχνετε κατανόηση και 每天分发的数 γενναιοδωρία στους άλλους, να 他们的例子展现了白 ελέγχετε αυτά που 量超过了250份。 ακούτε από τα μέσα ενημέρωσης, 马市社区是如何在这困难时刻继续紧 να ακολουθείτε μια ρουτίνα και να 密团结并相互支持。 διατηρείτε την επαφή με την οικογένεια και τους φίλους σας. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε το https:// coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ Οι κάτοικοι και οι οργανισμοί του Δήμου Whitehorse έχουν επιδείξει επίσης τεράστια ανθεκτικότητα, καλοσύνη και καινοτομία όταν βοηθούν τους άλλους εν μέσω της πανδημίας COVID-19. Θα θέλαμε να συγχαρούμε την παροικία των Σιχ στον Ναό Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha, Blackburn που προσφέρει πάνω από 250 δωρεάν σπιτικά γεύματα καθημερινά σε μέλη της παροικίας που έχουν ανάγκη. Αποτελούν ένα παράδειγμα για το πώς οι κάτοικοι του Whitehorse συνεχίζουν να είναι ενωμένοι και να στηρίζουν ο ένας τον άλλον σε αυτή την πολύ δύσκολη περίοδο.

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Noi Chúng siamo tôi Có qui,mặt pronti ở e disponibili Đây, Sẵn sàng ad aiutarti Giúp đỡ Quýsevịil Centro per l’assistenza agli Anche utenti è chiuso al pubblico, il nostro Mặc dù Trung tâm Phục vụ Khách hàng premuroso personale continua ad của Hội đồng Thành phố đã đóng cửa essere pronto ad aiutare. không tiếp khách, các nhân viên tận tâm của questo chúng periodo tôi vẫn có mặt để giúp Durante il personale dei quý vị. servizi di assistenza agli utenti continua a rispondere alle telefonate, alle richieste Các nhân viên phục vụ khách hàng của via web e alle email. Gli investimenti del chúng tôi vẫn tiếp tục trả lời điện thoại, Comune nella tecnologia fanno anche các câu hỏi trên mạng và email của quý sì che la comunità possa continuare ad vị trong thời điểm này. Việc đầu tư vào avere accesso online a più di 45 servizi del công nghệ của Hội đồng Thành phố Comune. Puoi contattarci direttamente còn có nghĩa là cộng đồng có thể tiếp per telefono al 9262 6333 oppure per tục tiếp cận hơn 45 dịch vụ trực tuyến email a customer.service@whitehorse.vic. của Hội đồng. Quý vị có thể liên lạc trực gov.au tiếp với chúng tôi bằng điện thoại theo Ilsốservizio di raccolta dei rifiuti 9262 6333 hoặc email tại customer. ingombranti del Comune continua service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au ad operare normalmente e i residenti Dịch vụ thu lượm rác lớn của Hội đồng possono prenotare per telefono od Thành phố tiếp tục hoạt động như bình online fino a due raccolte di rifiuti thường và cư dân có thể đăng ký thu ingombranti per ogni anno finanziario. lượm rác lớn tối đa hai lần vào mỗi năm Per facili istruzioni sulle prenotazioni, tài chính bằng điện thoại hoặc trực visita www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/hardtuyến. Để có chỉ dẫn dễ hiểu về việc đăng waste-collection ký, hãy truy cập www.whitehorse.vic.gov.

La crisi del coronavirus ha inciso sulle au/hard-waste-collection persone in modi differenti e molti Cuộc khủng hoảng do vi rút corona đã nella nostra comunità possono sentirsi ảnh hưởng đến mọi người theo nhiều preoccupati, spaventati o soli. Tra le cose cách khác nhau và nhiều người trong che puoi fare per aiutarti a conservare cộng đồng của chúng ta có thể cảm thấy il tuo benessere e la tua salute mentale lo lắng, sợ hãi hoặc cô đơn, Một số việc ci sono: essere gentili e generosi con quý vị có thể làm để giúp quý vị giữ gìn gli altri gestire la quantità di media che sức khoẻ tâm thần và an sinh của mình guardi, mantenere una routine e rimanere là: tốt bụng và hào phóng với người khác, in contatto con familiari e amici. Per kiểm soát đầu vào tin tức, duy trì nề nếp maggiori informazioni, visita il sito https:// sinh hoạt và giữ liên lạc với gia đình và bạn coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ bè. Để biết thêm thông tin, hãy truy cập Ihttps://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ membri della comunità e le organizzazioni di Whitehorse hanno Các thành viên trong cộng đồng anche mostrato immensa resilienza, Whitehorse và các tổ chức cũng thể hiện gentilezza e innovazione nell’aiutare tính kiên cường tuyệt vời, lòng tốt và sự gli altri nel corso della pandemia di đổi mới khi giúp đỡ những người khác COVID-19. Vorremmo dare un pubblico trong lúc đại dịch COVID-19. Chúng tôi riconoscimento alla comunità Sikh presso xin ghi nhận đóng góp của cộng đồng il Tempio Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha, Sikh tại Chùa Sri Guru Nanak Satsang a Blackburn, che sta fornendo oltre 250 Sabha, ở Blackburn, họ đã cung cấp hơn pasti gratuiti fatti in casa ai membri 250 bữa ăn miễn phí tự nấu mỗi ngày bisognosi della comunità. Questo cho các thành viên trong cộng đồng gặp è un esempio di come la comunità khó khăn. Họ chính là một tấm gương di Whitehorse continua a riunirsi e a về cách thức cộng đồng Whitehorse tiếp sostenersi a vicenda durante questo tục đến với nhau và hỗ trợ lẫn nhau trong momento difficile. thời điểm khó khăn này.

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市政府勾划出$450万 的冠状病毒应对措施

市政府已批准了一套金额达$200万的 即时措施，向处境艰难的白马市居民、 企业和社区组织提供支持和援助。我 们了解到某些居民和企业正处于无法 预计的环境变化与困难之中。

这套措施将2019/20年度市政收费的 截止期日延后至6月30日。在疫情期间 无法开展生意的企业将获得某些商业 注册续期折扣。此外，在街头铺排桌椅 做生意的商户将获得6个月的延期。 市政府将与市政府租户企业以及使用 市政府设施的本地体育俱乐部和社区 团体订立公平的安排。

如果您因冠状病毒疫情而在处理市政 府收费单或支付市政费用时遇到困难， 请致电（03）9262 6333或访问我们的 网站www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au联系 市政府进行探讨。 市政府还批准了一项价值$250万的刺 激和恢复计划。6月市政府的2020/21 年度预算定稿后，这项计划将有更多 相关细节出台。

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Il Comune delinea l’intervento di 4,5 milioni di dollari in risposta all’emergenza coronavirus Il Comune ha approvato un pacchetto immediato di misure per il valore di 2 milioni di dollari per fornire supporto e sollievo ai residenti di Whitehorse, alle attività commerciali e alle organizzazioni comunitarie che si trovano in difficoltà. Ci rendiamo conto che per alcuni residenti e per alcune attività commerciali, le circostanze sono cambiate in modi che non avrebbero potuto prevedere.

Il pacchetto proroga al 30 giugno il termine per il pagamento delle tariffe comunali per il 2019/20. Prevede riduzioni per il rinnovo delle registrazioni di alcune attività commerciali, laddove l’attività commerciale sia stata impossibilitata ad operare durante la pandemia. Fornisce inoltre una proroga di 6 mesi ai commercianti che hanno banchi e sedie sulla strada.

Il Comune metterà in atto dei giusti accordi con le attività commerciali che sono anche affittuarie del Comune, e con organizzazioni sportive locali e gruppi comunitari che utilizzano le strutture del Comune.

Se, a causa della pandemia del coronavirus, vi trovate in difficoltà per una bolletta o per un pagamento dovuto al Comune, parlatene con il Comune chiamando il numero (03) 9262 6333 o attraverso il sito www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

Il Comune ha inoltre approvato lo sviluppo di uno stimolo finanziario per la ripresa per il valore di 2,5 milioni di dollari.

Ulteriori dettagli a tale proposito verranno forniti a giugno quando il Comune definirà il budget per il 2020/21.

Το δημοτικό συμβούλιο περιγράφει συνοπτικά το πακέτο αντιμετώπισης κορωνοϊού ύψους 4.5 εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων

Hội đồng đã phác thảo kế hoạch phản ứng với dịch vi rút corona trị giá 4,5 triệu đô

Το δημοτικό συμβούλιο ενέκρινε ένα άμεσο πακέτο μέτρων αξίας 2 εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων προκειμένου να προσφέρει υποστήριξη και ενίσχυση στους κατοίκους του Whitehorse, επιχειρήσεις και κοινοτικούς οργανισμούς που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες. Αναγνωρίζουμε πως μερικοί κάτοικοι και επιχειρήσεις αντιμετωπίζουν διαφορετικές και δύσκολες συγκυρίες που δε θα μπορούσαν να είχαν προβλέψει.

Hội đồng đã phê duyệt gói biện pháp cứu trợ trị giá 2 triệu đô la ngay lập tức để cung cấp hỗ trợ và cứu trợ cho cư dân, các doanh nghiệp và tổ chức cộng đồng vùng Whitehorse đang gặp khó khăn. Chúng tôi nhận thấy rằng một số cư dân và doanh nghiệp đang thay đổi và nằm trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn mà họ không thể dự đoán được.

Το πακέτο παρατείνει την προθεσμία για την πληρωμή τελών για το 2019/2020 μέχρι τις 30 Ιουνίου. Παρέχει εκπτώσεις για την ανανέωση εγγραφής για κάποιες επιχειρήσεις που δεν είναι σε θέση να λειτουργήσουν κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας. Επίσης παρέχει μία παράταση έξι μηνών σε εμπόρους με τραπέζια και καρέκλες στο δρόμο. Το συμβούλιο θα προβεί σε δίκαιους διακανονισμούς με επιχειρήσεις που ενοικιάζουν τις εγκαταστάσεις του καθώς και με τοπικούς αθλητικούς ομίλους και κοινοτικές ομάδες που χρησιμοποιούν τις εγκαταστάσεις του. Αν αντιμετωπίζετε δυσκολία με ένα δημοτικό λογαριασμό ή πληρωμή εξαιτίας της πανδημίας του κορωνοϊού, επικοινωνήστε με το συμβούλιο προκειμένου να το συζητήσετε στο (03) 9262 6333 ή μέσω της ιστοσελίδας www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

Το συμβούλιο έχει επίσης εγκρίνει την ανάπτυξη ενός πακέτου κινήτρων και ανάκαμψης ύψους 2.5 εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για αυτό θα δοθούν τον Ιούνιο όταν το συμβούλιο θα ολοκληρώσει τον προϋπολογισμό για το 2020/21.

Gói cứu trợ gia hạn ngày đáo hạn cho các khoản thanh toán tiền phí 2019/20 đến ngày 30 tháng 6. Gói này giảm giá cho một số khoản lệ phí gia hạn đăng ký kinh doanh, khi mà các doanh nghiệp không thể giao dịch trong đại dịch. Gói cũng cho phép các doanh nghiệp có bàn ghế đặt trên đường phố được gia hạn thêm 6 tháng.

Hội đồng sẽ có những dàn xếp công bằng cho các doanh nghiệp cũng là người thuê của Hội đồng, và với các câu lạc bộ thể thao địa phương và các nhóm cộng đồng sử dụng các cơ sở của Hội đồng.

Nếu quý vị gặp rắc rối với hóa đơn hoặc thanh toán của Hội đồng vì đại dịch vi rút corona, xin hãy liên hệ với Hội đồng để thảo luận về việc đó qua số (03) 9262 6333 hoặc thông qua trang mạng của chúng tôi tại www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

Hội đồng cũng đã phê duyệt việc phát triển gói phục hồi và kích thích trị giá 2,5 triệu đô la. Thông tin chi tiết về điều này sẽ được cung cấp khi ngân sách của Hội đồng cho năm 2020/21 được hoàn thành vào tháng Sáu.