Whitehorse News September 2020

WHITEHORSE NEWS • September 2020

SHAPE OUR FUTURE IMAGINE WHITEHORSE IN 20 YEARS’ TIME...

WHAT DO YOU HOPE OUR COMMUNITY WILL BE LIKE? WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO TO GET THERE? READ MORE ON PAGE 6

The Nunawading Community Hub is complete! Read more on page 8 and 9 •

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Nunawading Hub

Support Local

2021 Calendar

Heritage Week

Call for community groups interest in venue hire – last few spaces.

Find out how you can support your local business.

Call for photographic submissions to the Whitehorse 2021 Calendar.

Discover hidden treasures this Heritage Week, more on page 15.

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cleanliness of our facilities. Our teams are still doing necessary maintenance to keep parks and town hubs clean. Our parks are being heavily utilised by people during their daily exercise and our teams take great pride in maintaining these important community assets.

Contact us Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131 customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490 NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333 Customer service centres

Sustainability

Council's customer service centres are currently closed.

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

Council meetings Delegated Committee Meeting Monday 14 September, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 21 September, 7pm These meetings will be held via remote technology, with no attendance in-person.

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

Due to election caretaker period, there will be no October edition of Whitehorse News.

Mayor’s Message After the major storm recently, we learned that four year old Whitehorse resident Ayan Kapoor had died in a fallen tree incident.

Our sincere condolences are with Ayan’s family and other members of our community affected by this tragedy.

This sad news came as we are managing under Stage 4 restrictions. I know it can be difficult not seeing family and friends, or maintaining your normal routines, but I hope you are reaching out to each other using various forms of technology to stay in touch.

During stage four, Council staff have been working hard to maintain the amenity and

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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The Victorian Government is providing free reusable face masks to community health services and local councils across Victoria for distribution to eligible vulnerable members of the community.

Masks will be available until mid-September. To find out if you are eligible, or to request reusable masks, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/reusableface-masks It is important that we are all doing the right thing to protect our families, our friends and our communities. If you are unwell and unable to leave home for a COVID test, there is now ‘Call to Test’ service. You may be eligible for this service if you have an injury, health issue, disability or mental illness that makes it difficult for you to leave home to attend a testing centre. Carers may also be eligible. Call the Victorian Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 for more information.

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Whitehorse 2020 Community Satisfaction Survey Results Results from the Whitehorse 2020 Communication Satisfaction Survey are in!

Our community members have told us we continue to perform well. Results revealed that Whitehorse City Council’s overall performance rated close to our highest level recorded and significantly higher than the state-wide average on almost all service areas evaluated in 2020.

Top performing areas

Areas to improve

Most important

We reached our highest performance ratings recorded in seven of the fifteen service areas.

The survey identified areas for improvement, which will be taken into account in our future planning.

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

art centres and libraries recreational facilities appearance of public areas cultural activities

planning and building permits community decisions waste management environmental sustainability

informing the community decisions made in the interest of the community waste management planning and building permits

The results are available on our website at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/community-satisfaction-survey

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The PUP S Side

Whitehorse Centre Redevelopment Update: Demolition Whitehorse Centre redevelopment works are set to begin.

After more than a decade of intensive planning and community engagement on the new performing arts centre and precinct; work on the exciting Whitehorse Centre Redevelopment project is set to start.

The demolition phase will start mid-September and finish in December 2020, subject to COVID-19 restrictions. We will keep the community informed should this situation change.

Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Sharon Ellis said it’s exciting to see the redevelopment get underway.

“It’s been 10 years in the making so I am delighted to see this important community project kick off,” Cr Ellis said.

“Although demolition of the Whitehorse Centre marks the end of an era, the future for the performing arts and festivals in Whitehorse is extremely bright.

“I am looking forward to the next act with construction of a new contemporary centre that will provide an expanded array of arts and cultural opportunities for the entire Whitehorse community to enjoy for generations to come.”

As hoarding will be installed around the demolition zone, there will be some changes to parking and pedestrian access within the civic precinct.

A map showing the demolition zone and parking availability in the area is available to view at www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/redevelopment Whitehorse Centre redevelopment schematic design engagement The Whitehorse community will have an opportunity to view the final schematic design (stage of the project where the design of rooms and spatial requirements of the building are refined) to inform the next stage of design development.

The schematic design of the new performing arts centre, car park and surrounding precinct, will be available from Monday 26 October to Monday 16 November 2020.

We welcome your feedback via the Your Say Whitehorse online portal at https://oursay.org/ whitehorsecitycouncil More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/redevelopment

Many of us have sought the companionship of a four-legged-friend to rescue us from loneliness during this time of isolating and social distancing.

More than decreasing feelings of loneliness, research shows that pets also decrease our blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as increasing opportunities to be active and exercise.

While pets bring joy to your home they also brings responsibility. If you are a first-time dog or cat owner, you need to register your pet.

Registration helps us reunite lost pets with the families who are missing them and supports dog parks, pounds and shelters, as well as responsible per programs and animal welfare.

First-time registration If you are a new pet owner, more information about first-time dog or cat and registration is on our website www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/first-timepet-registration Reminder about renewals If you are an existing pet owner and haven’t re registered it yet, please do so immediately to avoid fines. If you no longer have your pet please contact Council on 9262 6394. You can pay your registration online www.bpoint.com.au/payments/animals

Whitehorse 2021 Calendar Submissions Calling for submissions – what are your Whitehorse treasures?

The City of Whitehorse is home to some beautiful and unique natural assets, animals, birds and streetscapes. Have you snapped some great photos while you were out in nature or at home in your own backyard? Whether you’re a budding photographer, a passionate nature enthusiast or simply have your camera phone at the ready, this is for you!

We are asking our residents to use this time to show us (new or old) images of your favourite things in our beautiful area. It could be architecture, flora or fauna,

a public artwork, cultural activity or little-known spot you love visiting.

Your photos will go into the running to be part of our 2021 Whitehorse Calendar, which is distributed to all Whitehorse residents at the end of this year.

Submissions for the 2021 Whitehorse Calendar will close 5pm Sunday 20 September 2020.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/2021-whitehorsecalendar-call-submissions

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Working for Whitehorse Talkin’ Turf The Whitehorse Parkswide department manages and maintains both ‘inside’ our sports field boundary fences and also parks and grassed areas ‘outside’ the fence.

The sports field team works within the boundary fences, maintaining playing surfaces, irrigation and drainage systems, coaches’ boxes and cricket nets. The open space team takes responsibility for all other aspects of our parks and gardens, such as the open space grass, trees and gardens.

Winter is a busy time. This is when sports fields are over-sown to make the playing surface hardier for clubs. Most playing surfaces are couch based turf. Couch is a summer grass that lays dormant and often looks brown during winter. To offset this, the couch turf is over-sown with grass that actively grows in winter so its roots bind to the underlying surface and the fields look greener. This winter has seen Whitehorse staff over-sow more than 23 hectares of turf across our municipality.

Open spaces in parks use kikuyu grass for its lushness and drought resistant quality.

It is tended to year round, with the open space team controlling weeds, fertilising, aerating and top dressing.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has seen an immense difference in how our grassed spaces are used. Sports fields haven’t been used much for sports, but have been heavily used by the broader community for exercising, dog walking and general outdoor family time. Open space areas have seen similar increases in use as people have been required to stay close to home.

This increased traffic across parks and grounds has been significant and Whitehorse staff have worked diligently in accordance with the relevant COVID-19 restrictions to keep these spaces clean and maintained.

The pandemic has not reduced the workload of this hard working team that includes approximately five staff maintaining sports fields and 15 maintaining open space turf.

Did you know that Whitehorse has over 50 ovals?

Some the projects being worked on during 2020/2021 (timing subject to COVID-19 restrictions): ■

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Heritage Assistance Fund The opening of the 2020/2021 Heritage Assistance Fund has been delayed due to Stage 4 restrictions.

We anticipate applications will open later in the year once restrictions have eased and applicants are able to obtain trade quotes. Check the Whitehorse website for the latest updates.

Now is the time to plan for the types of projects you may consider applying for funding. Projects such as re-roofing, guttering, painting, window repairs and timber repairs are all projects that can be funded through the Heritage Assistance Fund.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/what-we-do/awards-and-grants/ awards-funding/heritage-assistance-fund

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Walker Park cricket nets, used by Mitcham Cricket Club, with this project intended to be completed by November 2020; Mirrabooka South Oval, near Orchard Primary School, ground renewal project including drainage, irrigation and a new couch based playing surface Installing a new irrigation system at Simpson Park, Mitcham, as well as top dressing and sprigging. This invovles levelling the playing surface with sand and filling the surface with grasses that have been dethatched from Surrey Park and moved to be used at Simpson Park.

Recognise a Local Hero Would you like to recognise a volunteer or group of volunteers who have assisted you, your family or others in the Whitehorse community?

The Whitehorse Local Heroes program aims to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by volunteers across Whitehorse in responding to the pandemic.

Community groups and individual volunteers have done a wonderful job of supporting the community throughout the pandemic and this is your opportunity to recognise them.

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recognise the achievements of volunteers and organisations providing volunteer opportunities within the City of Whitehorse acknowledge and promote the contribution volunteers (individuals and groups) make to the community

Nominations close 20 November 2020.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/aboutcouncil/jobs/volunteers/whitehorselocal-heroes-program

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Supporting Local Businesses COVID Pandemic and Local Businesses

#GoLocalFirst #ThinkLocalBuyLocal

It would be an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for our business community.

We understand the importance of supporting our local business community.

In the face of these challenges, it has been encouraging to see their resilience as they have adapted or pivoted what they offer their customers and how they are operating their business to comply with the changing restrictions.

Many local businesses went above and beyond to help the community even while they themselves struggled, running initiatives to assist those impacted by the pandemic.

Quest Apartments – Quest Burwood East and Mont Albert worked closely with health organisations to provide support and adapt to the changing needs of the community. They have provided accommodation to health care workers as well as high risk individuals who needed to isolate.

For many years we have promoted our popular ‘Think Local Buy Local’ campaign and now we’re getting behind the ‘Go Local First’ campaign, created by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

The Go Local First campaign asks everyone to shop locally as their first choice, to keep small businesses going, keep people employed and keep local communities thriving.

Small businesses help shape the local community and it is now more important than ever to show your support each time you shop for your essential supplies.

With current restrictions in place, this is a great opportunity to walk and discover your local shopping precinct to shop for essentials and get to know your local business operators.

Toast Café - Nunawading. Instead of holding their regular community BBQs, Toast Café are holding virtual community trivia nights, with participants being asked to make a donation to a charity to join in. The trivia nights also provide an opportunity for other local businesses to sponsor a round, which ensures their products are front of mind with locals.

Do you know someone doing it tough?

Whitehorse businesses doing it tough can access more assistance to help deal with the stress and emotional impacts of coronavirus through a new Victorian Government wellbeing and mental health support program.

Small Business Victoria have also developed a dedicated mental health in business web page with resources especially for business owners and managers.

Visit WBIZ’s dedicated COVID-19 resource page to find out more information: www.wbiz.com.au

Did you know?

Do you know of other local businesses doing great things for the community during the COVID pandemic or have you discovered a new local business or hidden gem within your 5km radius when shopping for essentials?

We’d love you to share - email business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Whitehorse Supporting Local Map

Council’s Investment and Economic Development Unit is here to support the business community by providing resources, programs and opportunities.

Have you seen the handy Whitehorse-based map that show businesses and their offering sduring the pandemic?

The map has been developed to support local businesses by providing a platform to show their business offering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is also a great way to encourage the community to think local to support the local economy.

Whitehorse businesses are invited to submit their business information and current offering, and to update that information regularly as restrictions have changed.

Council Support for Local Businesses

A dedicated COVID-19 resource page has been developed on wbiz.com.au specifically for businesses and includes information about government and industry resources, links and online webinars.

Visit the map to see if your favourites have signed up or to sign yourself up if you are a business located in Whitehorse.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-open-business

To stay in touch with the Investment and Economic Development Unit:

Small Business Mentoring The unit provides small business mentoring via the Small Business Mentoring Service with an opportunity to redeem a mentoring voucher for a one-on-one mentoring session (up to 90 minutes) valued at $100. Businesses/ individuals can choose from a range of mentors each with diverse backgrounds, skills and industry experience.

To obtain your free voucher please email business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Visit our website www.wbiz.com.au

Subscribe to our newsletter (through the wbiz website)

Find us on Facebook @whitehorsebusiness

Contact the team business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au 9262 6333

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Green, prosperous, kind, connected. These are just a few of the words used by our community to describe the Whitehorse they want to see in the year 2040.

There’s still time to have your say!

It’s your last chance to take the survey. Our online survey closes 18 September.

We know that thinking about the future during a global pandemic is difficult, but it is important to consider the kind of place we want Whitehorse to be in 20 years’ time.

Over the past few months we’ve been asking our community for their help in developing the Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision.

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investing in a safe climate future

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more green space no more buildings above four storeys free from violence and bullying more caring for people with disadvantage pretty trees in the streets multicultural urban hub

“Planning controls to allow for increased population density while retaining the treed and gardened nature of the city.”

“Local shopping centres - make them more vibrant and to provide more diversity.”

“The flora and fauna around us, relationships with people, a clean environment, the ability to play sport and lead a healthy lifestyle.”

Exercising Your Dog in Off-lead Areas

Visit the website to take the survey in English, Mandarin, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese or Korean, or download a drawing sheet to draw your future vision.

Walking your dog is an integral part of being a responsible pet owner. Regular walks are not only enjoyable for the dog, but have wonderful health benefits for pet owners.

In November, we will continue our community engagement activities.

Depending on the restrictions at that time, there may be online and face-to-face activities.

Whitehorse Council offers dog owners 22 parks and reserves across the municipality where they can exercise their pets off-lead. The map below shows locations where dogs can be exercised without a lead provided the owner:

We will also start recruiting for our Community Panel this month, who will meet in February 2021 to develop the Community Vision.

More information will be available in November’s Whitehorse News, or by visiting the website.

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can immediately make the dog return to them on demand does not let the dog cause nuisance to other park users keeps the dog under control

Remember, if you are not in one of the 22 designated dog off lead area, your dog must be on a lead when being exercised in public.

Cleaning up after your dog There has been an increase in dog faeces left in parks recently. We are asking for pet owners to be diligent about cleaning up after their pets. Perhaps you need to take more than one bag down to the park when walking your dog? Make sure you leave the house prepared to clean up after your pet when you go out to exercise.

Once you have picked up after your dog, make sure you carry the bag until you can put it in a bin.

Don’t leave bags under trees or on nature strips.

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Importance of Fathers Happy Father’s Day to all our Whitehorse Dads!

As a father or father-figure, you can have a big impact on your children’s development. The most significant contribution you make is through your everyday interactions with your children.

Parents are first educators of young children and are a valuable source for teachers. Cognitive, social, and emotional developments are stronger for children whose parents are consistently present and involved in their education.

Subscribe to the e-version at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-news While mothers have a significant influence on their child’s health, academic, social and emotional outcomes, fathers also have a unique and diverse role in improving outcomes for their child.

The impact of an involved father or father-figure and his love and nurturance is worth so much to a child’s well-being, their life and their learning. A father’s influence on their child’s outcomes becomes most prominent when children reach school age.

Whitehorse City Council encourages fathers’ involvement at our Immunisation, Maternal Child Health, Child Care Centres and Parenting Information Forum sessions.

For fathers with pre-school aged children there is a dedicated Fathers Playgroup

The Issue of Body Image Written by Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee Yvonne Liu Nowadays, many people are not satisfied with their body image. The way we think about our body is not always a correct representation of how we actually look and can have a negative effect. Being unsatisfied with your body image might prompt you to exercise more, but it might also lead to selfabasement, negatively affecting your life -so, it is really important to appreciate your body!

Real life vs the media Why are more and more teenagers dissatisfied with their body image? People of all ages are bombarded with images through media and social media. Young people tend to compare themselves to TikTok, magazines and advertising, unrealistic stylised appearance ideals, which are often fabricated by stylists and cannot be achieved in real life. If we can’t measure up to these images, our psychological and physical wellbeing may be damaged. Those who are not satisfied with their look might isolate themselves because they feel bad about their appearance or engage in destructive behaviors, such an excessive exercising or disordered eating.

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

in Mitcham (contact Mitcham Salvation Army on 9873 4822), and the Dads Group Inc. support groups across Box Hill, Nunawading and Vermont (you can contact Dads Group Inc.) via their website or via facebook.

Sourced from: Raising Children’s Network

Support information If you or someone you know are struggling with body image, contact Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673 or visit their website www.butterfly.org.au

Having a healthy body image is important because it can improve our self-acceptance.

It can dictate how you feel about yourself and can contribute to happiness and wellbeing. Accepting and respecting your body will make you feel comfortable with the way you look and less likely to feel impacted by unrealistic images in the media and societal pressures to look a certain way.

Positive self-talk How do we look at our body images in a healthier way? We don’t necessarily have the power to change our actual appearance, but we can change the way we feel about ourselves. Remind yourself that true beauty is not simply skin-deep. Appreciate your characteristics and your uniqueness.

Love Your Body Week – Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 September Love Your Body Week for Schools is Australia’s largest positive body image movement for young people. It invites all Australians working in primary and secondary schools and other youth and community organisations to come together to celebrate diversity and build body confidence in young people.

Booking system for immunisations To slow the spread of COVID-19 by maintaining physical distancing, Council has introduced a compulsory booking system for its public immunisation program.

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.

Upon arrival at the public flu vaccination session you will need to follow physical distancing and exclusion requirements.

Accepting and respecting

https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/love-your-body-week-for-schools/

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Whitehorse Study Support Program We are now running our Whitehorse Study Support Program online. This is a FREE tutoring program for young people aged 12 to 25 to get help with their homework and study.

If you or someone you know needs help with English, math and/or science subjects our amazing tutor - Alan - can help!

The support program is every Thursdays between 3pm6pm. Individual tutoring sessions vary from 20 to 40 mins.

Don’t miss out Its first in first served!

To book your spot or for more information, contact Jac on 0408 356 997 or email jacqueline.piper@ whitehorse.vic.gov.au Please note: we’ll let you know when the program returns to the BH Library.

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 1, 18 & 23 September – 9.15am-10.45am 10 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

Box Hill South Family Centre 1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South 2 and 24 September – 9.15am-10.45am 17 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North

16 September – 9.15am-10.45am 22 September – 6pm-7.30pm •

Sportlink 2 Hanover Road, Vermont South 11 September – 9.15am-10.45am More information 9262 6197 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ immunisation

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The new vibrant he The City of Whitehorse has officially opened the new Nunawading Community Hub. The hub brings together 30 community groups, clubs, and services under one roof.

City of Whitehorse Mayor, Councillor Sharon Ellis said that the new hub has transformed the former Nunawading Primary School site into a brilliant new community facility.

“This is one of Council’s most exciting and ambitious initiatives to date. It will ensure we have quality facilities to support and serve our community for years to come,” said Cr Ellis.

“The hub is the new home of Council’s Meals on Wheels service. It will also be home to a multitude of other community groups, clubs and associations. The groups are well established in our community and have benefited our residents for years.

“There’s also a range of migrant, health, disability, counselling and mental health services. Establishing one hub ensures our local community has access to high-quality support services close to home.

“This is a fantastic place to gather together and strengthen local connections. It’s a place where our residents can benefit from a diverse array of community groups, interests and quality services.”

“I thank and commend all the staff who’ve worked on this from across Whitehorse City Council and the team from FJMT architects and Ireland Brown Construction. You have all done a wonderful job in building the new contemporary facility and restoring the heritage school building to its former glory.

Spaces for Learning and Getting Active The hub has 14 different-sized, multipurpose spaces designed to accommodate a diverse range of activities and interests.

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two large, inter-connected studios with wooden sprung floors for dance activities, functions, conferences and other events seven multipurpose studios for art and other hands-on learning five rooms for meetings and classrooms for passive learning activities a full-size stadium with wooden sprung floor able to host competition basketball, badminton (three courts) and other recreational activities.

Spaces at the hub are available to book, subject to availability.

A Fully Accessible Site The hub site is designed to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can access the various indoor and outdoor spaces. The building has wide corridors, a lift, internal ramp connecting the ground and upper ground levels and mobility scooter parking near the lift.

A ‘Green’ Facility

Heritage Building Rest

Council are applying for a 5-star Green Star rating. Some of its ecologically-sustainable design features include solar renewable energy for lighting and hot water heating, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing, double insulation in the roof cavity, double-glazing, LED lighting, and use of natural and durable materials such as timbers and concrete with recycled content.

The heritage building ha restored to its former glo and wooden flooring ma school building.

Hub Operations

Although the hub will be public use of the facility COVID-19 restriction. Th may not able to open at or there will be restrictio people who can be insid one time.

When open during COV access to the hub will be with a booking or attend

nity Hub Is Complete!

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eart of Nunawading “The Nunawading Community Hub will be a valuable asset to the Whitehorse community.

We look forward to welcoming our community groups and hub users when it is safe to do.”

Whitehorse City Council Mayor Cr Sharon Ellis

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Extensive Landscaping Complements Parkland Setting The outdoor recreation area has been planted with more than 20 trees, including eight Lemon Scented Gums, Maple Trees and some Chinese Pistachios, which will create beautiful Autumn colour.

Two Japanese Elms, and a small group of Moss White Silver Birch are located at the

front of the site near the heritage building.

Several large planter boxes, for future vegetable and herb planting, have been installed near the outdoor recreation space with four citrus species – lemon, mandarin, orange and lime – planted as a backdrop to the boxes.

Expression of Interest – Nunawading Community Hub Council is seeking expressions of interest from community groups interested in hiring space at the new Nunawading hub.

The Hub has been constructed to accommodate a range of existing users who will transfer from Nunawading Community Centre and the Silver Grove precinct, so availability is limited.

Applications will be received until 30 September 2020.

More information including how to apply www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/nunawadingcommunity-hub Facility Coordinator Melinda Brown melinda.brown@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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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

With people in large part confined to travel within 5km from their home we have seen more of our residents getting out into our parks, gardens and walkways for walking, running and cycling.

I don’t have many recent events or activities to report due to our current lockdown. Instead, I’m reflecting on this term of Council, during which we have made significant progress to improving the liveability of our area.

I think you would agree that we have been severely tested during these pandemic times. Not being able to do what we would normally do is a real challenge and certainly has changed our outlook in so many different ways.

Council during lockdown one and two has reallocated a number of our staff to supplement our Parkswide staff to maintain and service.

We have also increased the frequency of bin collections in our park and gardens to cater for the increased numbers.

I suspect as we come out of the pandemic that we will see far more of our residents enjoying and recreating in our open spaces into the future.

As a result, I will be seeking that we invest more to maintain and ensure that the unsealed paths are fit for purpose.

We enjoy better parks that are more usable by more people more often. We have more trees, more thoughtfully selected and planted, tidier streets and open spaces. We have embraced innovative approaches that improve services and lower costs, such as the Snap Send Solve app and LED lighting with sensors.

Many of the innovations have come from your suggestions, and many improvements are due to your diligent efforts in reporting dumped trolleys, broken pavements, failed street lights and overgrown properties. As a community we successfully resisted Yarra Yalley Water’s plan to put a sewage plant in one of our parks, and we’ve secured considerable concessions and protections from the North East Link. Council could not have achieved any of this without your superb contribution.

I am encouraged though by the many acts of kindness I witness in our community, especially from young people with offers of shopping assistance to popping small gifts in our letterbox.

Another positive thing that is really obvious is the greatly increased number of people walking around the local streets. Sometimes it’s difficult to recognise your neighbours under their masks, so my solution is to just wave and say hello to everyone I meet. I ALWAYS get a cheery response. The ability to experience this community connection is just so important especially during these times.

I am sincerely thankful for your efforts to make our area an even better place to live and for the wonderful support and engagement our community contributes.

Library services Tina Liu and I are the Whitehorse Councillors on the Library Board, which we partner with Manningham.

This year has been most challenging as rules have changed and the services that can be delivered had to change.

From the start of the lockdowns the library boosted substantially its online offering including a range of activities that would usually have been conducted in the branch. Even if you don’t yet have a library card, check out the web site www.wml.vic.gov.au and see the great range of resources and activities on offer. An online Children’s Holiday Program will run from 21 September to 3 October. Also of note, a home delivery service is available during this time for vulnerable members of our community.

Above: Cr Munroe at Blackburn Creeklands.

With the extra time at home, the gardens are looking great. To observe the blossom and new spring growth is just so uplifting and gives us all hope of a new and better future. Daffodil Day celebrated at the end of August epitomises this hope even in the darkest of times.

I’m convinced that by looking out for each other our community will come out of this pandemic stronger than ever.

Please keep happy and well.

Above: Cr Barker working from home, his dog Paddington has been his permanent shadow.

Bill Above: Cr Bennett looking after his garden.

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 Mayor in a pandemic is not something I ever envisaged.

Spring has sprung with the bright green of new growth and beautiful blossoms.

I expected this mayoral term to be similar to each of the other occasions. I was going to be actively involved with members of our diverse community, attending AGMs, opening art exhibitions, award nights, visiting our many sporting clubs and schools, meeting with politicians and making speeches.

A busy, productive year with a diary filled with community events. But this has not been the way that 2020 has evolved.

As we welcome in the season of growth, hope and new life, we look forward to a gradual easing of restrictions. Our resilience has been tested over the past few months, but together we are coming through this!

Instead I have spent the last few months working from home, often for longer hours than I would from the office. I’ve now got Zoom and MS Teams down to a fine art and I’ve learned that important decisions can still be made remotely.

During this time I’ve watched our wonderful staff adapt to new roles and I’ve seen the resilience of our community as they adjust to a ‘new normal’.

I’ve seen people reach out to others who were less fortunate and neighbours who have looked after those who live alone.

At a council level we have learnt to do business in a new way and have placed the emphasis on getting our community through this challenging time. We have maintained all our vital services and developed hardship and stimulus packages for our residents and businesses. We ensured our parks and gardens have been well looked after so our residents can enjoy them.

It has been a challenging year for everyone but it has also shown the strength and kindness that most people have within them. It has taught us to value the small things that we usually take for granted.

Delivering for Springfield Ward and the local community. An exciting Infrastructure update: The $31 million Nunawading Community Hub has been completed and is expected to be accredited as our first 5-Star Green Star building. It will soon be home to 20 community user group who will move in after restrictions ease.

The $3.6 million Walker Park pavilion redevelopment is also complete with the renovated grandstand, new ‘Sports Bar’, the recently upgraded oval and soon to be installed four new cricket nets and new oval LED lighting.

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Do You Want to Stand for Council?

Anyone interested in standing for Council in the forthcoming 2020 elections, must complete a mandatory training session prior to nominating as a candidate.

The training covers important information you need to know about being a councillor, including understanding a conflict of interest, a code of conduct, and what support is available to help you do the role.

The training is available online through Local Government Victoria and must be completed before you nominate as a candidate.

More information www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/councilgovernance/candidate-training

Election timeline Thursday 17 September Candidate nominations open Tuesday 22 September Candidate nominations close at 12noon Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October Mail-out ballot packs Friday 23 October Voting closes at 6pm Friday 30 October Postal vote receipt period closes at 12noon Friday 13 November Latest date all results will be declared More information www.vec.vic.gov.au/candidates-and-parties/ becoming-a-local-council-candidate

2020 Council Elections Above: Cr Cutts at the new Walker Park pavilion facility

The Heatherdale Reserve pavilion redevelopment is proposed for construction in 2021/2022 with detailed design complete and ready to go out to tender. A sprinkler system is being installed at the Simpson Park oval to make way for a safer surface for all park users.

21 Wattle Valley Road in Mitcham, purchased by Council eight years ago, has been transformed into a wonderful new linear parkland joining Yarran Dheran and Antonio Park. This spectacular new open space has already bought joy to so many since its completion recently.

Please stay safe and positive.

Add in the upgrade to the Mitcham shopping strip, Walker Avenue road re-sheet and many play space upgrades, it’s all been go in these parts!

Sharon

Until next time, keep safe and stay well! Regards, Prue

Local council elections are held on the 4th Saturday in October every four years. This year it will be on Saturday 24 October by postal vote.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is responsible for administering Victorian council elections.

All council elections will be conducted by post.

The VEC will send a ballot pack to all registered voters from early October. You need to complete and return it as soon as possible as voting closes at 6pm on Friday 23 October.

More information www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/2020local-council-election

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Protecting Our Trees Updated tree protection controls are now in place after the Minister for Planning approved Amendment C219 to the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.

The Amendment applies the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9), on a temporary basis until 30 June 2021 and replaces the SLO9 that was in place since February 2018. With approval of SLO9, tree protection controls now apply to all residential areas in the municipality. Landowners can check the zoning and overlays that apply to their property at https://map.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/index.html This means that properties in SLO9 require a planning permit to remove, destroy or lop a tree. The updated controls include a number of circumstances where a permit isn’t required.

The controls aim to protect existing and emerging canopy trees along with the landscape character of the municipality and will be in place until at

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Works are proposed to upgrade the Cambridge Street pedestrian crossing, which includes a speed hump, near the Thurston Street and Cambridge Street intersection in Box Hill. The works are scheduled for the September school holidays between 21 September and 2 October 2020. These dates are subject to weather and any Covid-19 restrictions that are in place.

There will be temporary disruption to traffic during this time. Traffic detour signs and notices will be in place to advise motorists that access to Thurston Street from Cambridge Street will be closed.

Access to Cambridge Street from Station Street will be temporarily permitted and will function as a two way road during the works.

remove a tree which is dead or dying or has become dangerous (this requires Council to check the health of the tree)

least 30 June 2021 while the Victorian Government completes a review of the SLO across the state.

Letters have been sent to all households in Whitehorse that are covered by the updated controls.

More information and a full list of permit requirements www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/schedule-9-landscapeoverlay-amendment-c219

The World Around Us – A Series of Educational Videos About Our Local Environment Our Environmental Education Officers usually offer school groups an experience in the natural environment at one of our visitor centres at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary or Yarran Dheran.

Pandemic restrictions and remote learning have effected these sessions, prompting our Parkswide team to consider other ways to educate our community.

Short videos, which can be linked to the Victorian Curriculum, focus on our local natural environment and can be viewed on our website. The information in these educational videos will delight anyone with an interest in bird and animal habitat and environmental issues. To view the video series, please visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/education/schools

Swooping Birds Spring is here! The sun is peeking through the clouds, there’s the scent of fresh cut grass in the air and the birds are swooping!

From August to October, our native birds’ breeding season, our bird life are very protective of their young and may swoop if they feel threatened. Parks and gardens, bike tracks or school yards where birds are nesting may be where birds are swooping.

Swooping birds usually aim for the scalp, face or eyes.

Covering your head by wearing a hat or carry a stick or umbrella above your head can help protect you from swooping.

There is also a website to help you avoid swooping hotspots www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/swooping-birds While swooping can be frightening, please remember that native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and serious penalties apply for anyone taking, harassing or injuring native wildlife.

More information and some tips on protecting yourself from swooping birds www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/swooping-birds

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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 is done in accordance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

Pruning will occur in Mont Albert and Box Hill during September and October.

More information

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ naturestrips

Additional Pruning Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has identified specific locations within Whitehorse that require pruning work in addition to Council’s cyclic street tree pruning program required to ensure public safety and prevention of unplanned power disruptions.

In some cases, street trees will be ‘hard pruned’ and may have a more severe appearance than past pruning and that of neighbouring trees. Pruning in this way is a requirement of the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and is consistent with the Whitehorse Electric Line Clearance Management Plan 2020/21.

As this work is in addition to our cyclic pruning program, residents may receive a notice about pruning in your area. The affected suburbs are Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Surrey Hills, Vermont, Vermont South.

If you see broken branches or fallen trees that need attention in your neighbourhood, please let us know.

You can make contact with us via Snap Send Solve: www.snapsendsolve.com or call our Customer Service on 9262 6333 or complete our online web form: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ about-council/contact-us Street Name Pakenham Street Maple Street Laburnum Street Goodwin Street Cottage Street Surrey Road – between Springfield Rd and Whitehorse Rd Kintore Crescent Margaret Street Frank Street Haig Street Burnett Street Doncaster East Road Vernal Avenue Mont Albert Road Windsor Crescent Tunstall Avenue Laughlin Avenue Nicholson Street Park Road Shepherd Street Weeden Drive Alwyn Street (2020 only)

Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Events Council continues to run Sustainable Living Events using an online platform.

Information around these events can be found on our website and bookings must be made to attend.

The Sustainable Living in Whitehorse initiative educates the community around sustainable topics such as reducing emissions, clean air and water and improved food security (urban agriculture).

More information and to book www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/wasteenvironment/sustainability www.facebook.com/ SustainableLivingInWhitehorse

Green Cleaning 14 September, 7.30pm Find out how to create a clean, green and healthy home by replacing harmful chemicals with effective green cleaning.

In this practical online session with sustainability expert Tania Struzina, you will be introduced to a system that really works. Learn about how to make your own cleaning products to save time, money and the environment.

Booking Link: www.eventbrite.com. au/e/green-cleaning-tips-for-effectiveand-eco-friendly-cleaning-in-the-hometickets-113437464510 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ events/634740064092083

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It’s Everyone’s Responsibility to Keep Footpaths Clear A clear footpath is a safer footpath, so clearing paths of overhanging trees, shrubs and ground covering is the way to go.

Vegetation that hangs low over a footpath or obstructs the path in any way can be a hazard to path users and cause serious injuries.

The same goes for a laneway or road area that is overrun by vegetation, blocking safe movement of pedestrians, cyclists, traffic and people using prams and wheelchairs.

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overhanging trees and branches are cut back to the property line and are 2.5 metres clear of the footpath all plants protruding through or over the fence are trimmed back to the property line any ground cover on the footpath is cut back to the property line.

If you rent or own a home in Whitehorse, it is your responsibility to ensure that any footpaths or lanes that adjoin your property are free of overhanging vegetation and ground covering.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ overhanging-vegetation

Solar and Batteries for Seniors Festival 2020 14 October, 11am With solar becoming more affordable, there’s never been a better time to consider solar power and battery storage for your home. As part of this year’s Senior’s Festival, Whitehorse Council is proud to offer this free online information session with the Australian Energy Foundation so you can find out whether solar and batteries are right for your home.

Booking link: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/intro-to-solar-batteries-for-seniors-webinarwhitehorse-city-council-tickets-114626868048 Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/3022870921174165/

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Caring for the Community Meet the Beaver Crew It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the negative news around us, but there are many wonderful and inspiring examples of our community coming together during these difficult times.

The Beaver Crew 3128 is one such group. Set up

by Box Hill South resident Natalie Thornton-Smith, the group uses messaging app WhatsApp to stay in touch and support each other through the pandemic, with the aim of keeping their neighbourhood socially connected.

The group shares information, local news (a new kebab outlet within 5km!), home-grown produce, and strategies to cope with home schooling and working from home.

Natalie’s neighbour Dilnaz Billimoria, a member of the Whitehorse Interfaith Network, said she was touched that her young

neighbour Nat wanted to create a welcoming and truly inclusive group.

“It was great to see our youth take leadership in crisis,” said Dilnaz. “This group is symbolic of care, compassion and comfort in the community. And the beauty of this is that many who had not previously met physically are now socially connected. This is a COVID positive for sure!”

September 2020

Council Secures $1.24M for Lighting Upgrade Whitehorse City Council has successfully secured $1.24M funding, under the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.

The funding injection will see LED lighting upgrades across Whitehorse sporting fields and courts, including:

towers and poles, electrical cables, conduits, switch boards and LED light fittings will be constructed and installed.

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The new environmentally sustainable design will see Council and sporting clubs save on future energy costs, reduce our carbon emissions and maintenance costs. The lighting upgrades will also provide additional footwork and fitness training zone, as well as extending sport court lighting.

The various upgrades will begin later this year and be completed in 2021. Outdated existing infrastructure will be removed and new light

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“Many of us have lived here for decades,” said Nat. “We would wave while exercising on the Gardiner’s Creek trail or out watering the garden.

We have gotten to know each other better while being home and in the local area. Despite restrictions, we are closer than ever before!”

Are you a fan of the Whitehorse Senior’s Festival?

What advice would Natalie offer others in Whitehorse trying to create that sense of community?

This year, Whitehorse City Council has joined the State Government’s Seniors Festival Reimagined, which is delivering festival events and activities straight to your home!

“Be kind and reach out to those in your community.

You never know who needs it.”

The Festival usually runs during October, but this year, due to the pandemic, activities have already begun and will run through to the end of October.

Seniors Fest Reimagined is excited to announce a range of radio shows sure to delight our older community members.

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Contact chris.reidy@dhhs.vic.gov.au if you are a facility staff member wanting to access programs.

If you can’t access the internet, you can hear some of the festival shows on Victorian community radio stations. Ring the Victorian Seniors Card on 1300 797 210 to have your name and address details listed for a monthly mail out of the schedule.

Weekly video performances Watch performances from the 2020 Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined. These broadcasts hosted by Bec Reid and Tristan Meecham, run for between 5 to 10 minutes and feature performers and presenters who would normally be part of public Festival events. Each broadcast is available to watch with captions. Enjoy, comment and share as new performances are added every week!

More information www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards/ watch-now

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Heritage Week Goes Digital 10-17 September Step back in time to enjoy the hidden treasures to be found in our municipality.

This year, we have reimagined Heritage Week as a one week online celebration of hidden treasures and memories handed down from a generation to the next.

All events are free but some require booking your place.

More information and full program www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/heritage-week

Caring for your Treasures

Schwerkolt Cottage - Mini Virtual Tour

When: Tuesday 15 September 2-3pm online via Zoom

Hear about the history of Schwerkolt Cottage and the lives of the people who built and developed the surrounding land. This wonderful homestead allows us a glimpse into time gone by and the artefacts that have been restored from this era.

2 Treasures from the Box Hill Historical Society Collection - Slide Show

Treasures of Years Gone By – Slide Show This presentation highlights some of the iconic buildings and significant landmarks situated in the City of Whitehorse. Learn more about the history of this area with information dating back to the traditional custodians and the settling pioneers.

This slide show and voiceover highlights some of the unique records held by the Box Hill Historical Society in their archives at the Box Hill Town Hall, and point to the availability of indexes to assist in locating individuals and properties.

Inside the Surrey Hills Collection Slide Show

Bookings essential: call Whitehorse Manningham Libraries on 9872 8600 or book online at www.wml.vic.gov.au/Library_Events

Find My Past is available free with your Whitehorse Manningham library card.

Find My Past provides millions of online historical records including births, deaths and marriages, census, military, immigration, electoral roles and more. Learn how to connect with your British and Irish ancestors and bring your story to life!

When: Wednesday 16 September 2-3pm via Zoom Bookings essential: call Whitehorse Manningham Libraries on 9872 8600 or book online at www.wml.vic. gov.au/Library_Events

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Personal collections are vulnerable to deterioration, whether it be from handling, light or the intervention of pests. We can learn from Museums, Libraries and Archives how to use preventative maintenance to keep our treasures safe. Angela Henricksen, co-founder of Archival Survival, will present some simple archival methods and suggest materials to help care for your personal treasures.

When: Thursday 17 September 2-3pm via YouTube

Antiques Roadshow with Abbey’s Auctions

Artspace Hidden Treasures - Online Exhibition Whitehorse Artspace will showcase on a rolling carousel some of the often hidden treasures of the Whitehorse Art Collection from the 1850s to present day. Items included were painted by artists who have become highly significant at representing Australian landscapes, life and culture.

Bookings essential: call Whitehorse Manningham Libraries 4 on 9872 8600 or book online at www.wml.vic.gov.au/Library_Events

Discover your family history with Find My Past!

The Surrey Hills Historical Society Inc. has a largely paper-based collection that dates back to the late 1970s. Photos are the collection’s backbone and provide clues to our changing environment and the way we used to live.

Abbey’s Auctions will assess your personal and treasured antiques, providing you with a live appraisal. Just like the television program, the Antiques Roadshow is fun to watch as well as have your items appraised. Please see guidelines for submitting an item for appraisal at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ heritage-week Please e-mail submissions by Wednesday 9 September.

1. Frederick McCUBBIN, Box Hill Railway Station 1890, oil on canvas on board, gifted to Whitehorse Art Collection by Louis McCubbin in the 1950s.

2. World War 2 State Emergency Service Record Card.

Box Hill Historical Society Inc. 3. Deakin and Muir children, Surrey Hills backyard 1920s.

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Heritage Collection.

4. Image credit Archival Survival.

5. Box Hill Doncaster Electric Tram (circa 1889).

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Κοινοτικό Όραμα 2040 του Δήμου Whitehorse Χρειαζόμαστε τις απόψεις σας για να μας βοηθήσετε στην ανάπτυξη ενός σχεδίου που λέγεται «Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision» (Κοινοτικό Όραμα 2040 του Δήμου Whitehorse). Πείτε μας τι είναι σημαντικό για εσάς για το μέλλον που θέλετε. Επισκεφθείτε τοhttps://oursay. org/whitehorsecitycouncil/ communityvision για να συμπληρώσετε την έρευνα στα: αγγλικά, κινεζικά, ελληνικά, ιταλικά, βιετναμέζικα ή κορεατικά, ή να κατεβάσετε ένα φύλλο ζωγραφικής για τα παιδιά ώστε να σχεδιάσουν το όραμά τους για το μέλλον. Η προθεσμία για τη διαδικτυακή μας έρευνα είναι στις 18 Σεπτεμβρίου. Μπορούμε επίσης να σας στείλουμε μια έντυπη έρευνα. Καλέστε το 9262 6333. Ολοκληρώθηκε το Κοινοτικό Κέντρο Nunawading! Ο Δήμος Whitehorse εγκαινίασε επίσημα το νέο Κοινοτικό Κέντρο Nunawading. Η υπηρεσία Κατ΄Οίκον Διανομής Γευμάτων του Δήμου θα λειτουργεί πλέον από το κέντρο, καθώς και πολλές άλλες κοινοτικές ομάδες, κλαμπ και σύλλογοι. Θα στεγάζει επίσης διάφορες υπηρεσίες μεταναστών, υγείας, αναπηρίας, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχικής υγείας. Θα διεξάγονται επίσης δραστηριότητες για τις τέχνες, αθλήματα, χορό, άσκηση του μυαλού και του σώματος, χειροτεχνία και εθελοντισμό.

Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision Abbiamo bisogno del tuo contributo allo sviluppo di uno piano chiamato ‘Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision’ (Visione comunitaria 2040 per Whitehorse). Dicci ciò che è importante per te per il futuro che desideri.

Visita https://oursay.org/ whitehorsecitycouncil/ communityvision per compilare il sondaggio in inglese, mandarino, greco, italiano, vietnamita o coreano, oppure scarica un foglio da disegno col quale i bambini possono disegnare la loro visione per il futuro. Il nostro sondaggio online chiuderà il 18 settembre. Possiamo anche inviarti per posta una copia cartacea del sondaggio. Chiama il 9262 6333.

Il Centro comunitario di Nunawading è stato completato!

Il Comune di Whitehorse ha ufficialmente aperto il nuovo Centro comunitario di Nunawading.

Il servizio di consegna pasti (Meals on Wheels) del Comune ora opererà dal Centro, così come molti altri gruppi comunitari, club e associazioni.

Ospiterà anche una serie di servizi per gli immigrati, sanitari, per i disabili, di counselling e per la salute mentale.

Ci saranno anche attività artistiche, sportive, di danza, per tenere attiva la mente e il corpo, attività manuali e volontariato.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ nunawading-community-hub

Maggiori informazioni www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ nunawading-community-hub

#Πηγαίνω πρώτα στη γειτονιά μου #Σκέφτομαι τοπικά, Αγοράζω τοπικά

#Go Local First #Think Local Buy Local

Ο Δήμος κατανοεί τη σημασία που έχει η στήριξη της τοπικής μας επιχειρηματικής κοινότητας. Για πολλά χρόνια προωθούμε τη δημοφιλή καμπάνια μας «Think Local Buy Local» (Σκέφτομαι τοπικά, Αγοράζω τοπικά) και τώρα προωθούμε την καμπάνια «Go Local First» (Πηγαίνω πρώτα στη γειτονιά μου), που δημιουργήθηκε από το Συμβούλιο του Οργανισμού Μικρών Επιχειρήσεων Αυστραλίας.

Il Comune comprende quanto sia importante sostenere la comunità delle nostre aziende locali.Per molti anni abbiamo promosso la nostra popolare campagna 'Think Local Buy Local’ (Pensa locale Compra locale) e ora stiamo promuovendo la campagna ‘Go Local First’ (Scegli prima locale), creata dal Consiglio australiano delle organizzazioni delle piccole imprese.

Η καμπάνια 'Πηγαίνω πρώτα στη γειτονιά μου' ενθαρρύνει τον καθένα να ψωνίζει στην περιοχή του ως την πρώτη του επιλογή που θα βοηθήσει να κρατηθούν ανοιχτές οι μικρές επιχειρήσεις, θα προστατεύσει τις θέσεις εργασίας για τους εργαζόμενους και θα διατηρήσει την ανάπτυξη των τοπικών κοινοτήτων.

La campagna Go Local First incoraggia tutti a comprare localmente come loro prima scelta, il che aiuterà a far sopravvivere le piccole imprese, a conservare posti di lavoro e a far continuare a prosperare le comunità locali.

白马市2040年社区愿景

为了编制“白马市2040年社区愿景”计 划，我们需要您贡献您的想法。告诉 我们您对未来看重什么、您想要一 个怎样的未来。

访问https://oursay.org/ whitehorsecitycouncil/ communityvision填写调查问卷（有 英文、中文、希腊文、意大利文、越南 文、韩文等多种语言），或下载一张 画图纸，让孩子画出他们对未来的 期望。线上调查截止日期是9月18日。 我们也可以给您寄一份打印出来的 调查问卷。拨打9262 6333。 Nunawading社区中心现已竣工！ 白马市已经正式启用新的 Nunawading社区中心。

市政府的送餐服务将在此处运营， 另外还有其它很多社区团组、俱乐 部和联合组织。里面还有各种移民、 健康、残疾、咨询和精神健康服务机 构。还将组织艺术、体育、舞蹈、保 持身心活跃、手工和义工等活动。 详情请访问 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ nunawading-community-hub #Go Local First #Think Local Buy Local 市政府明白支持本地商业社区的 重要性。 多年来，我们一直在宣传 Think Local Buy Local（想着本地、在本 地购物），深受人们欢迎。现在，我们 正在宣传澳大利亚小生意协会主办 的Go Local First（首选本地）活动。

Go Local First鼓励每个人首选在本地 购物，扶持小生意运转、支持就业、 维持本地社区的繁荣。

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Viễn cảnh Cộng đồng Whitehorse 2040 Chúng tôi cần ý kiến đóng góp của quý vị để giúp soạn thảo một kế hoạch gọi là ‘Viễn cảnh Cộng đồng Whitehorse 2040’. Hãy cho chúng tôi biết điều gì quan trọng đối với quý vị để có được tương lai quý vị mong muốn.

Truy cập https://oursay. org/whitehorsecitycouncil/ communityvision để tham gia khảo sát bằng tiếng Anh, tiếng Trung phổ thông, tiếng Hy Lạp, tiếng Ý, tiếng Việt hay Hàn Quốc, hoặc tải về giấy vẽ để con quý vị vẽ về viễn cảnh tương lai.

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Trung tâm Cộng đồng Nunawading đã Hoàn tất!

Thành phố Whitehorse đã chính thức khai trương Trung tâm Cộng đồng Nunawading mới.

Dịch vụ Giao Bữa ăn tận nhà bây giờ sẽ hoạt động ở trung tâm này, và cũng có nhiều nhóm cộng đồng, câu lạc bộ và hiệp hội khác hoạt động ở đây. Trung tâm cũng là nơi diễn ra một loạt dịch vụ di trú, y tế, khuyết tật, tư vấn và sức khoẻ tâm thần. Cũng sẽ có những hoạt động nghệ thuật, thể thao, khiêu vũ, vận động trí óc và cơ thể, thủ công mỹ nghệ và làm thiện nguyện.

Muốn biết thêm thông tin www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ nunawading-community-hub #Đến Cửa hàng Địa phương Trước #Nghĩ về Địa phương Mua ở Địa phương Hội đồng Thành phố hiểu rõ tầm quan trọng của việc hỗ trợ cộng đồng doanh nghiệp địa phương của chúng ta. Trong nhiều năm chúng tôi đã truyền bá chiến dịch nổi tiếng của mình là ‘Think Local Buy Local’ (Nghĩ đến Địa phương Mua ở Địa phương) và hiện nay chúng tôi đang truyền bá chiến dịch ‘Go Local First’ (Đến Cửa hàng Địa phương Trước), do Hội đồng các Tổ chức Doanh nghiệp Nhỏ Úc đề xướng.

Chiến dịch Go Local First khuyến khích mọi người chọn mua sắm ở địa phương làm lựa chọn đầu tiên của mình, như vậy sẽ giúp các doanh nghiệp nhỏ tiếp tục kinh doanh, giúp mọi người tiếp tục có việc làm và giúp cộng đồng tiếp tục phồn thịnh.