Whitehorse News March 2022

WHITEHORSE NEWS

March 2022

GLOW 2022

WHITEHORSE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

Come back to the theatre and share once more in the magic of live entertainment.

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Main Street Bridge reopens

Harmony Day Concert

City nature challenge

International Women’s Day

Improvement works are complete in Blackburn.

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Come and celebrate Whitehorse’s cultural diversity.

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Find, photograph and document our local flora and fauna.

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Celebrating the women who are caring for our community.

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Mayor’s message Cr Tina Liu I’m proud to live in one of the most culturally diverse municipalities in Melbourne.

With almost four in ten of our residents born overseas, we are enriched by the cultural diversity of Whitehorse. The theme of Cultural Diversity Week, which is held annually in March, is ‘connecting through culture’.

This month, I encourage you to connect with and be inspired by our diverse cultures – visit our vast Asian business community in Box Hill, try a new cultural cuisine at one of our many local restaurants or challenge yourself by learning another language.

By embracing our differences, we can create a stronger community

together. Learning more about each other’s cultures can even ignite innovation in the workplace and our wider community.

Council’s 50-year relationship with the City of Matsudo, Japan, is one of the longest running sister city relationships in Australia.

Council also supports a number of community groups and cultural events in Whitehorse. Council has a unique understanding of other cultures and different perspectives on managing community programs and services.

Join us and celebrate our multiculturalism at Council’s Harmony Day Concert on 20 March.

For more details, see page 3.

Main Street Bridge renewed and reopened Main Street in Blackburn was closed for more than six months with detours in place while the bridge near Furness Park was replaced.

The bridge is now open and vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and buses can once again use the bridge and the surrounding area.

This project was funded through an allocation from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI)

program. In total this project cost $1.6 million.

“Considering the Main Street bridge was assessed as past maintenance and needing replacing, this was money well spent on improving this important infrastructure for the Whitehorse public,” said Cootamundra Ward Councillor Andrew Munroe.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ capital-works

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Harmony Day Concert

Optimising Emergency Management

When: Sunday 20 March, 2pm to 5pm Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill Council will be celebrating Harmony Day with a concert in the grounds of the newly opened Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct.

The family-friendly event forms part of Council’s Cultural Diversity Week celebrations. The theme for this year’s Cultural Diversity Week is Connecting Through Culture, and explores multiculturalism as a core part of the Victorian identity, our character and way of life.

The event is a celebration of Whitehorse as a culturally and linguistically diverse community – collectively we represent over 160 cultures and speak over 100 languages.

The concert will open with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, before crowd favourites, Jaspora, take to the stage to perform a high-energy set, filled with their signature tropical sounds.

Delicious food, ice-cream and coffee will be available.

Strathdon House will be open for guests to tour, and will be hosting activities in the lead-up to the event and on the day. Please check our website and Facebook page for the full event line-up and updates

Nominations open for Built Environment Showcase The Built Environment Showcase celebrates the value of good design and creative thinking in the built environment.

Community members, industry professionals, designers and property owners are invited to nominate a project they believe enhances our suburbs through good quality design that embraces sustainable attributes, innovative ideas and a solid commitment to its future.

as changes may occur as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. Community safety is at the heart of our planning and all efforts will be made to ensure the event is COVIDSafe. Capacity limits may apply.

Parking at Strathdon is limited and public transport, walking or cycling is encouraged.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/harmony-day

A community survey to inform the review is now live on the Engage Victoria website until 18 March 2022.

It is available at www.engage.vic.gov.au/ review-victorian-preparednessframework-and-goal

Event sponsors

Have you walked around your local streets and noticed a well-designed project that contributes positively to your neighbourhood?

Nominate it now for the Built Environment Showcase.

The project can be a new build, a renovation or heritage project, a single residence or multi-residential, commercial, retail or institutional. It could even be a fabulously designed and executed landscape.

In addition, Whitehorse will recognise any outstanding project that demonstrates the following qualities: ■ Sustainability - commitment to sustainable principles.

■ Innovation - displays exemplar use of innovative design elements, materials, or processes.

To nominate a project, visit the link below.

Nominations close on Thursday 31 March 2022.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ built-environment-showcase

Image: BlueCross Box Hill. Credit: Christine Francis

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) has commenced a review of the Victorian Preparedness Goal (VPG) and the Victorian Preparedness Framework (VPF) to ensure both remain fit for purpose and appropriately promote the principles of shared responsibility and self-reliance.

The VPG and VPF outline a shared vision to build a sustainable and efficient emergency management system to reduce the likelihood, effect, and consequences of emergencies.

The Goal sets out the 21 core capabilities needed to deal with the challenges and risks faced by communities and how to effectively deliver them.

The Victorian Preparedness Framework extends these core capabilities to outline in detail the tangible and definable critical tasks to be delivered to fulfil the intent of each.

The revised Victorian Preparedness Framework, which will incorporate the Goal, is expected to be published mid-2022.

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Working for Whitehorse Breaking gender bias in the workplace International Women’s Day is Tuesday 8 March.

This year’s theme is ‘Break the Bias’. Whether deliberate or unconscious, gender bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead.

Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough – action is needed to level the playing field.

Whitehorse’s Executive Manager of Transformation Siobhan Sullivan and Director of Community Services Lisa Letic have encountered gender bias throughout their careers in getting to where they are today. As part of Council’s executive leadership team, they are passionate about continuing to help make positive changes.

“I meet with Councillors and staff to seek – feedback on how we can improve the customer experience, I take action on any community feedback and work with my fellow executives to drive the direction of our transformation strategy and future.”

As is the case for many women, Siobhan has encountered gender bias throughout her working life.

“Almost every woman I have met has experienced it in some form. It’s often subtle because it’s so ingrained in our society,” she said.

“Part of the problem is that women alone can’t change it. It has to be both men and women working against those who perpetuate this bias. This is something I am really passionate about, and I know my fellow executive are too.”

Siobhan believes education is important, in addition to calling out bias in our everyday lives.

“It’s often not something people do consciously – for example, making a comment like ‘you throw like a girl’ might seem harmless, but it makes the assumption that girls are inferior. That might not be your intent, but the small things add up.”

“It shouldn’t just rest on the person experiencing it – we have to name it and call it out when we see it, and stop accepting it as part of our culture.”

Siobhan Sullivan Siobhan joined Whitehorse in 2021.

As Executive Manager of Transformation, Siobhan’s role is to lead her team in supporting Council to continually improve the way it delivers services to the community.

“Council’s role, and my role as a leader, is to educate our staff and community on what gender bias is and how to eliminate it.”

Her advice for women in the workplace and beyond is to back themselves and surround themselves with a supportive team.

“Everyone has value, regardless of gender, race or age.”

Community grants applications close soon Don’t forget to apply for Council’s Community Grants program! Applications close at 5pm Friday 18 March.

Not-for-profit incorporated community groups, organisations and clubs based in Whitehorse or working with a majority of the Whitehorse community, can apply to

Council for funding to deliver activities, services and programs that make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of our community.

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

Lisa Letic Lisa joined Whitehorse as Director of Community Services nearly six months ago, bringing 30 years of experience in local government.

“In my role, I support my team so they can deliver a comprehensive suite of services to the Whitehorse community. These include Community Engagement and Development, Health and Family Services, Home and Community Services and Arts and Leisure,” she said.

“We advocate for the needs of the community and help Council to inform their decisions in the community’s best interests.”

Throughout her career, Lisa has also been faced with challenges related to her gender.

“When I returned to work after going on maternity leave, my role or portfolio would significantly change,” she said.

“This was probably for the organisation’s convenience, but it was a consequence of being female and needing to go on maternity leave.”

“I dealt with this by taking it as an opportunity, using the skills I developed in one role and transitioning those to learn about a new sector, and contributing in different ways to the organisation. Having that initiative helped me get to where I am today.”

Lisa’s advice to working women is to know your worth – studies have found that men are more likely to negotiate for things such as a better pay rate, for example. Women add just as much value to the workplace and should feel confident to negotiate for better conditions that will allow them to strike a good work-life balance.

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Have your say Share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you!

Register as a user on Your Say Whitehorse to receive notifications of new consultations.

To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au We want to hear from you – have your say today!

Customer Service Survey If you recently contacted Council, we may be in touch to get feedback on our performance.

Council is improving Aqualink Box Hill Council has approved a plan to conduct tile repair work at Aqualink Box Hill.

The repairs will start in stages from the week commencing Monday 4 April 2022, and will be finished by Sunday 3 September 2023. Doing this repair work now will ensure the facilities are replenished for those who use Aqualink Box Hill and maintained for years to come.

Access to the indoor and outdoor pools will be reduced during these times. Work will be carried out in the quieter months in order to minimise impact on those who use the pool facilities.

So that patrons and Aqualink members can still access some of the facilities at

Subscribe for Council news Council has updated its email subscription categories.

We have listened to you and combined topics to make it easier for you to stay informed.

Aqualink Box Hill, the tile repairs will be staged: Outdoor pool area closure: From Monday 4 April 2022 to Sunday 12 June 2022 Warm water pool area closure: Sunday 11 June 2023 to Sunday 9 July 2023 Indoor pool area closure: Sunday 11 June 2023 to Sunday 3 September 2023 During these times, Whitehorse residents and Aqualink members will also be welcomed at nearby Aqualink Nunawading as an alternative.

L More information www.aqualink.com.au

Take a look at the ten categories on our website and subscribe to the topics and subjects you are interested in.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ subscribe-news-and-updates

Council has commissioned Customer Service Benchmarking Australia to contact residents by phone and email to follow up on their experience with us.

We are committed to continuous improvement and doing our best to serve our community. The purpose of this survey is to discover actionable insights and build them into our business strategy.

The Customer Service Survey will take place from mid-March to mid-April. It comes after the completion of Local Government Victoria’s Community Satisfaction Survey which is an annual requirement of the Victorian Government.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/survey (link to be created) The surveyor may ask for general demographic information but will not ask for your personal details. If you feel suspicious that someone might be impersonating a Council endorsed surveyor, please hang up and call Council on 9262 6333 immediately to verify.

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Climb, swing and play at Highbury Park Play Space An exciting play space redevelopment was recently completed in Burwood East.

Designed in consultation with the community, the play space creates opportunities for inclusive play with a hammock swing, a wheelchairaccessible swinger and gyro swing.

It also features four towers connected by bridges, a rock-climbing wall, a fourmetre-high pyramid net and more.

There are more than 170 play spaces across Whitehorse.

A wheelchair accessible are below two towers provides access to a variety of activity panels.

The previous play space equipment was dismantled and donated to the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds program to be reinstalled for use in disadvantaged communities overseas.

L Discover new play spaces www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ playgrounds

Young Persons of the Month James Lonnen Having high standards and a positive attitude are all about passion and being a team-player, no matter the activity. Just ask James Lonnen.

The Koonung Secondary College student is known around campus as the ‘yes’ person.

Whether he is asked to help out a fellow student or his music band mates, James is generous with his time and dedicates much of it to his peers.

The 15-year old has a passion for learning, which sees him seeking out every opportunity to take on

an activity. James works hard at everything that comes his way and repeatedly achieves each one at a high level.

James’ passion for learning also sees him participating in the school music band. During his time at Koonung Secondary College, James has already performed in ensembles such as the brass ensemble playing the trumpet, the senior string quartet playing the viola and the string ensemble playing violin.

He participated in these activities all while receiving his 8th Grade AMEB piano exam award.

James is an example to his peers that a consistent, high-level work ethic is the key to achievement.

Not only is James multi-talented, he is a dedicated multi-tasker with a positive, can-do attitude.

Lindsay Luu Lindsay Luu is proof that age is no barrier to taking action and creating positive change in the world.

The Grade 2 student decided two years ago that she would grow out her hair so that it could be made into a wig for children with cancer. It was her wish that her hair could help a sick child feel more confident as they battled the illness. Despite the weight of her long hair, the discomfort in hot weather and the additional care required, Lindsay remained intent on reaching her goal.

On 17 December 2021, Lindsay finally underwent the big chop and donated her hair to the Wigs 4 Kids campaign run by the Kids with Cancer Foundation. She additionally raised over $4600 to assist families with the financial costs of caring for a child diagnosed with cancer.

Lindsay gave a speech about her hair donation and fundraiser at her school assembly in front of teachers and students from Prep to Grade 6. She hopes that her actions will inspire others to believe in themselves, to take action and make a difference to others in their own way.

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Emerge competition for young people Win an iPad! Young people are encouraged to get creative for their chance to win one of four iPads and workshop vouchers.

Emerge is a year-long program of creative workshops, competitions and exhibitions for young people aged 12-25 years. Each term has a different artistic theme and new chance to win prizes.

Get social and help us spread word of the competition for more chances to win. During Term 1, you can win a $50 JB HiFi voucher by sharing competition posts on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #EMERGECOMP. L More information www.whitehorsecyc.com.au

The theme for Term 1 is ‘Art, design and photography’. Young people are invited to develop creative works in line with this term’s theme that express their experience of the pandemic.

Submissions will be used to fill a digital artefact time capsule. Entries will also go in the draw to be part of an art exhibition, win prizes and take part in a feature interview in Whitehorse News.

Themes Term 1: Art, design and photography Term 2: Music Term 3: Poems and short stories Term 4: Film Prior to each term, there will be free art workshops on each theme.

Join a playgroup today National Playgroup Week is 23-30 March.

Playgroups give families and children the opportunity to meet others going through similar experiences, ease the isolation that can come with caring for young children and discover local community, health and support services. Play provides children with opportunities to learn, experience, investigate and interact while creating meaning from the world around them.

In Whitehorse, there are playgroups specifically for grandparents and fathers, along with a variety of cultural playgroups.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-playgroups Council’s Parent Resource Officer – 9262 6175 parentresource@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Playgroup Victoria: www.playgroup.org.au

Support around your first job Written by WYRC member Shania Desouza Making the decision to join the workforce as a young person is an exciting prospect, with the potential to gain independence, take on new responsibilities, develop practical skills and get the satisfaction of earning your own money.

A work environment may be unlike anything a young person has encountered in their life.

There are important factors to keep in mind when entering the workforce.

Know your pay rate and superannuation Although it is illegal to deliberately underpay employees, it is unfortunately a common occurrence, particularly in industries dominated by young workers. Unpaid work is allowed only in circumstances of apprenticeships, work experience and unpaid trials.

Even if employers claim financial difficulty, it is expected that they pay you for your work.

If you are being deprived of rightful funds, you can report it to the Fair Work Commission.

Superannuation is a portion of your income that your employer is legally required to put in a separate account to be used when you retire. This is a requirement for all careers and workers. It applies to workers under 18 who work more than 30 hours per week, and for those aged over 18 who earn more than $450 a month.

Workplace safety Knowing your rights in the workplace can be difficult. The number of laws and regulations make the field complicated and difficult for even adults to understand. However, it is important to know your rights to avoid being forced into difficult situations with regards to safety.

It is your employer’s responsibility to provide safe and healthy workplace conditions.

If you feel unsafe, it is best to report your concerns to a representative at the workplace or to the WorkSafe organisation.

L More information www.fairwork.gov.au www.humanrights.gov.au www.headspace.org.au

THEATRE AND MUSIC Presented at One Community, Blackburn

THE WHARF REVUE – CAN OF WORMS Friday 8 April 8pm Saturday 9 April 2pm & 8pm The Wharf Revue team have baited their hooks and are opening another can of worms. All hands on deck for a daring adventure as they navigate the dire Straits of COVID-19, sail round the treacherous Horn of Scomo, steer well clear of the empty Cape of Pauline, only to be becalmed in the Nationals Bermuda Jacket Triangle before stumbling across a New World, filled with hope and promise! Or not.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Saturday 11 June 2pm & 8pm Described by the New York Times as ‘thrilling and engaging – universal, profound… and uplifting’ Joan Didion’s celebrated memoir is brought to life by Green Room Awardwinning actor Jillian Murray in a critically-acclaimed solo performance.

Deeply moving, sometimes funny, and ultimately joyful, this is one woman’s story of the journey to find acceptance, and the lessons learnt in letting go.

Come back to the theatre and share onc entertainment. Experience that inner g show that will lift your spirits and sp GRACE UNDER PRESSURE Saturday 23 July 2pm & 8pm Health professionals devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them?

Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if he or she hasn’t slept for days? Grace Under Pressure is a surprising, intimate and deeply moving theatre experience.

FEVER! THE SONGS OF PEGGY LEE Saturday 27 August 2pm & 8pm

CIRCLING TIME – SONGS & STORIES Saturday 28 May 8pm This mesmerising performance by renowned Aboriginal singer/songwriter and proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and Nari Nari man Kutcha Edwards will leave you enthralled and with a deeper understanding of Australia’s first people. The show explores Kutcha’s life through the themes of Country, Birth, Youth, Politics, Love, Culture, Healing and Hope. With his beautiful voice and charismatic stage presence, you will be enriched by the poignancy of Kutcha’s original songs and stories.

UNSUNG Thursday 16 June 8pm On a hot summer’s day in 1965, Merle Thornton and Rosalie Bogner walked into the public bar of the Regatta Hotel in Brisbane, calmly chained themselves to the bar rail, and ordered a beer. What happened next would change the course of Australian history – and a little less obviously – the course of music in Australia for women forever. Join award-winning cabaret powerhouses Amelia Ryan and Libby O’Donovan in a rollicking, raucous celebration of songs and stories from 1960s Australia.

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

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Thursday 21 April 1pm Suitable for 5 + years Lions and tigers and dummies, oh my! Set up camp and stampede into the jungle for an outlandish, circus-filled extravaganza that will leave you chuckling like a monkey and roaring for more.

This rambunctious rollick features a rockin’ soundtrack, unbelievable acrobatics and trademark Dummies frivolity in a nuanced blend of circus, comedy and imaginative play.

CIRCA: WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS Saturday 25 June 11am Suitable for 3+ years Reinventing Mozart’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show, Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist bring the renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton.

The 60th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War is commemorated in this new production, which also pays homage to our WW2 heroes. Songs will include White Cliffs of Dover, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Blowin’ in The Wind, Smiley and a stirring version of Bring Him Home.

GEMS OF JAZZ Wednesday 17 August 11am An exciting showcase of timeless classics by Gershwin, Arlen, Berlin and Porter, with songs made famous

by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole and many more.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Wednesday 12 October 11am Join us for a very special event paying tribute to the timeless music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Featuring your favourite tunes from Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and many more, this is truly an enchanted concert of exquisite songs from the golden age of musicals.

CHRISTMAS MORNING Wednesday 7 December 11am Roy Best and Alison Jones will be joined by Australia’s fastest rising piano virtuoso William Schmidt in a highly entertaining show that will be just the ticket to warm your hearts leading into Christmas.

THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE Wednesday 28 September 1pm Suitable for 5+ years Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a thrilling, multi award-winning voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises.

To buy tickets and subscriptions or request a Season 2022 brochure, contact Whitehorse Box Office on 9262 6555 or visit www.whitehorsecentre.com.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.

Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards.

Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.

Lake Ward

Mahoneys Ward

Denise Massoud – Deputy Mayor 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Mark Lane 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cootamundra Ward

Eley Ward

Elgar Ward

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

Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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

Sunshade awning project success at Kalang Park It was a sunny Saturday last month when I caught up with the Laburnum Cricket Club at Kalang Park, Blackburn to enjoy the new twin awnings that were recently installed to enhance the clubs use of the pavilion and oval during summer.

It was the initiative of the club to seek a matching federal government grant to fund the $12,000 project. But with COVID and lots of administrative and engineering challenges the project took longer than anticipated. There were also additional costs with changes of suppliers and building surveying costs. Council and Blackburn South Community Bank also chipped in to defray the additional costs for the Club.

Let me congratulate Laburnum Cricket Club and the project team led by Simone Hewitt and Geoff Olsen, on the initiative for not only summer use, but the wide range of community users of Kalang Park Pavilion who will also benefit.

Redundant aerial cabling Have you recently noticed around our suburbs broken black cables simply wrapped around the power poles? NBN purchased Optus and Telstra’s cable infrastructure and if there is in-ground cable in a street the above ground is then redundant, so when cables are broken they are not repaired.

I have sent our Council officers samples of the problem from streets in Cootamundra Ward and asked how we can get someone to take responsibility. These cables are a detriment to our amenity and environment and should be removed. Please contact me and let me know of your experience.

Image: Laburnum Cricket Club’s Junior coordinator, Dave Elliot, Treasurer, Jack Holloway with Cr Andrew Munroe in front of the new shade awnings.

The human stories behind the trends Like so many others in our community, my family and I have now experienced COVID. We were very grateful we didn’t need hospital, yet we struggled with the supposedly ‘mild’ symptoms.

Many of the things the people of Whitehorse need to access, or just like to do, will continue to be impacted by staffing and supply shortages or our own health.

I hope what equally develops is a greater empathy and patience. I certainly slowed down and have a much deeper appreciation for the challenges for people needing to isolate, which includes lots of people in Eley.

McCrindle Research has identified a number of 2022’s expected trends in Australia. They predict we’ll be working hard on our relational fitness as the flimsy social muscles of the last two years come out of ‘bubble-tainment’.

FOMO (fear of missing out) can become a different kind of FOGO (fear of going out).

We are inevitably less confident in our social skills, and will have to find intentional ways to communicate more – not less.

I’d like to think that support for relational fitness can be very locally driven, recognising that we are all looking for a lifeline to belonging and being heard.

Burwood Brickwords There’s been high interest in a change to the Burwood Brickworks Development Plan relating to stormwater quality, including through Your Say Whitehorse in January. It’s a complex matter to communicate what the change is about, and what it’s not about, while discussions continue.

It affects Brickworks and Melbourne Water’s Eley Road Retarding Basin. A report will come to the Council Chamber to try to help with transparency and clarity; I encourage all to tune in when it does.

Parents, get your child vaccinated Council is encouraging parents across Whitehorse with children aged between five and eleven to get them vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19.

The Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for children five years and over, and will: ■ Protect them from getting sick ■ Reduce the spread of COVID-19 ■ Keep schools open There is still time to get your child vaccinated against COVID-19 at select State-run vaccination centres. You can check out State-run vaccination centres for walk-up availability, opening hours and wait times by visiting: coronavirus. vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres You may also book an appointment at a State-run centre via: https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au or call 1800 675 398 between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week.

The rate of 1st dose vaccination for children aged 5-11 is above the Victorian average but is still not as high as public health officials are aiming for.

If you want information from reliable sources, the Royal Children’s Hospital has an excellent range of resources.

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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.

Sparks Ward

Wattle Ward

Terrara Ward

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

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

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

Kingsley Ward

Walker Ward

Simpson Ward

Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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

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

Autumn is a good time to get out and explore Whitehorse.

Recently I took a tour of the Box Hill Community Arts Centre and community garden. The centre offers opportunities for people of all abilities to learn arts and crafts, pottery, music and choir from artists in residence. You can also host art parties for adults and children. Highlights included the Queen of Hearts exhibition and expression of love during COVID.

Capital works update Works have completed at Britannia Mall, and the official opening was held this month. Works included a new coloured aggregate concrete pavement, replacing the existing timber bench seats with similar looking recycled plastic bench seats, and improved lighting, and new bins and bike hoops.

Work is concluding on the basketball half court at Halliday Park, with some final landscaping features to be included. The court includes a large synthetic court, as well as courtside bench seats, and a basketball ring with a noise softening backboard.

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 6 March is Clean Up Australia Day. I encourage you to join me at a local cleanup site such as Yarran Dheran Mitcham (Ashburton Drive Mitcham) or Antonio Park (Corner of Whitehorse Road and Deep Creek Road Mitcham) from 10am.

New Priest-in-Charge at All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham

Allison Brash and Helen Ellis (pictured) are very knowledgeable leaders. The Centre’s famous art shop was sadly closed, requiring repairs following last years’ storms.

I encourage you to take a tour and see if there is something new you would like to participate in and learn.

The address is 470 Station Street, Box Hill.

Their phone number is 03 9895 8888.

The first full closure of the rail line for the Mont Albert and Surrey Hills LXRP is from Friday 25 March to Monday 4 April. major disruptions and no trains, so please check out www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 105 105 24 hours. Council is advocating for improved amenity and working with the community and RSL towards a future ANZAC Memorial in Mont Albert. If you have any issues you would like to raise, please contact me.

I am delighted to announce a new Priestin-Charge at All Saints Mitcham, Reverend Gregory Wong. This month I will be attending the commissioning of Reverend Wong as Walker Ward Councillor and on behalf of the Mayor of Whitehorse.

Water mains renewal works – Melbourne Water Melbourne Water is upgrading water mains along the M22 and M46 water mains between Mitcham and Syndal. Works are expected to commence soon, and I am aware of community concerns about this project, in particular noise, parking, traffic changes and tree removals.

Please contact me if you have any concerns about this project. You can also contact Melbourne Water on 1800 319 555 or M22@melbournewater.com.au

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As we move beyond the challenges of the last two years and into a new phase in 2022, it’s never been more important for local government to communicate effectively with our communities.

To that end, I encourage those of you on social media to follow my Facebook page, @councillorpruecutts. This is the main way I communicate and keep the community informed of recent happenings, upcoming events and other important Council business, both ward-related and of city-wide interest. With the demise of the hard copy of the Whitehorse Leader, it is becoming harder to remain updated on local matters. You can also contact me using the details above.

Supporting local businesses I encourage everyone to think about your local businesses and try to support those that have taken a hit lately. I recently dined at Payom Thai in Vermont. My family have been going there for years. The food is always delicious, and hospitality is friendly and attentive. It made me sad to think that the owner Nam, a Mitcham local herself, who has worked so hard serving up delicious Thai meals since 2006, has never experienced such hard times as now. Let’s make sure we support the businesses which have been there for us in the good times!

Image: Cr Cutts with Nam, owner of Payom Thai restaurant in Vermont.

Capital works update There is a huge amount of activity on the capital works front with the new path recently completed through Somers Trail between Cochrane and Fuller Streets, Mitcham, as well as the road resurfacing in Orient Avenue, Davison and Munro Streets, Mitcham. The new Heatherdale Reserve pavilion redevelopment is cracking along at a great pace too. Lots happening!

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“From the activity, transport, retail and economic hub in central Box Hill to the green leafy streets of Box Hill and Box Hill South surrounds, Sparks Ward is a great place to live, work and play. Formerly part of the City of Box Hill, it is rich in history, arts and culture – home to the iconic Box Hill Town Hall, ArtSpace, Box Hill Library and Box Hill Community Arts Centre. The ward is bounded by a number of green open spaces including Gardiners Creek, R.H.L Sparks Reserve, Wembley Park, Whitehorse Reserve, City Oval and Surrey Park and Surrey Dive.

It is also the home of many sporting clubs, community groups, schools and adjoins the medical, health and higher education precincts. Sparks Ward is diverse and vibrant in terms of our community and offerings, there is something for everyone to enjoy, learn and discover. ” – Cr Tina Liu

Think Local Buy Local Council has recently completed a retail precinct audit of customer-facing businesses located in shopping strips around the municipality.

Did you know that almost 25 per cent of Whitehorse shopping strips comprise of food outlets?

A further 12 per cent are made up of personal care services such as hair and beauty. Supporting local is as easy as eating out with friends or booking a massage – all without the necessity of a car in our walkable shopping strips.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many industries, affecting manufacturing, transportation and staffing. Our local businesses have shown great resilience and optimism in adapting to the changing restrictions whilst continuing to provide the services we have come to appreciate in our daily lives.

It is through support and connectedness that the vibrancy of our shopping strips can return. Whether it is buying take-away meals, choosing a local mechanic, accountant or beautician, supporting local businesses remains critical in keeping the community connected in hope and optimism.

Image: Kerrimuir Shops

L More information www.wbiz.com.au/news/ whitehorse-retail-precinct-profiles

5-Star Food Safe Program Bakers Delight at Burwood One is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for March for achieving outstanding results in Council’s food safety assessment.

Find out about other local businesses that achieved excellent star ratings by visiting www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ ehealth-portal Bakers Delight Burwood One Address: Burwood One, Shop G10 172-210 Burwood Highway, Burwood East, Vic 3151 Hours: 6am-7pm, seven days a week Website: www.bakersdelight.com. au/bakery-locator/burwood-one Facebook: www.facebook.com/ BakersDelightBurwoodOne

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March 2022

Pet registration renewals are due soon A reminder to all Whitehorse dog and cat owners that pet registration renewals are due 10 April 2022.

On 2 December 2021, we celebrated National Tree Day with a community planting along the Gardiners Creek Trail in Burwood.

“Registering your animal is an important part of being a responsible pet owner and keeping your pet safe,” said Cr Raylene Carr. “Please ensure the tag is worn by your pet at all times.

Thank you to the 30 community members, including the Friends of Gardiners Creek, who attended and planted approximately 1250 plants provided by EcoSave and sourced from our local indigenous nurseries Bungalook and Greenlink. Each plant represented an equivalent of one tonne of carbon dioxide avoided annually via the Energy Performance Contract Project they are delivering. This project includes energy efficiency upgrades across eight Council and community facilities.

Pet registration Dogs and cats in Whitehorse must be microchipped and registered with Council by three months of age. Cats must also be desexed (some exemptions apply).

Once registered, you will be issued with a lifetime tag to place on your pet’s collar, which helps us to reunite you in case your pet goes missing.

Renewal notices All registered dog and cat owners should have received a reminder notice for their pet’s registration renewal by mid-March. If you have not received yours, please contact Council.

Registration of puppies and kittens

Remember to update your contact details If you’ve moved or changed phone numbers, remember to update your details with Council at petrego@whitehorse.vic.gov.au and your microchip registration company.

Council offers free firsttime registration to microchipped and desexed puppies and kittens under three months of age. Apply online through our website

Up-to-date information is vital when trying to reunite lost pets with owners. If we cannot contact you and your pet is impounded, you may be charged a release fee or fine.

City Nature Challenge

To get involved, download the free iNaturalist app, look out for plants and animals to photograph between 29 April and 2 May and upload photos to the app. It’s that simple!

Last year, Whitehorse joined seven neighbouring councils in representing Melbourne as part of the City Nature Challenge.

At the end of the challenge in Whitehorse there were over 1,717 observations and 492 different species were identified. This year, we hope to achieve more!

The challenge invites Whitehorse residents to find, photograph and document the natural plants, animals, fungi and micro-organisms in our neighbourhoods.

National Tree Day celebrated at Gardiners Creek

Did you know?

Gardiners Creek is an important waterway in the wider Eastern Metropolitan Region, and is a significant tributary of our iconic Yarra River.

For information about microchip companies, visit www.petaddress.com.au L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pets 9262 6333

Image: A sugar gilder spotted in Whitehorse L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ city-nature-challenge

To stay up to date on future National Tree Day events and other sustainability initiatives, join our mailing list to receive the monthly Sustainability eNewsletter.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/wasteenvironment/sustainability www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/energyperformance-contract-epc Image: EcoSave staff supporting Council’s community planting along Gardiners Creek.

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March 2022

Whitehorse Intergenerational Grants Program now open Do you have a project idea that aims to connect children with older people?

The 2022 Whitehorse Intergenerational Grants program supports activities that foster connections with older people in our community and recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution older people make to our community.

Caring for the Community Empowerment through education For International Women’s Day, Whitehorse City Council would like to acknowledge the efforts of the women who are making a difference in our community.

In all her endeavours, Sahar Gholizadeh is passionate about improving the lives of those in her community and beyond.

Sahar emigrated from Iran to Australia in 2012, working as a nurse and a lecturer in nursing and mental health. In 2014, she joined the Australian Iranian Society of Victoria (AISOV) to help and connect with other Iranian immigrants.

“I originally joined to help out with cultural events,” she said. “From there, I became a board member and have now been President of AISOV for three years.”

AISOV is a non-profit organisation that was established in Forest Hill 30 years ago. The organisation is entirely volunteer-run and hosts classes, events and other initiatives to help Iranians get settled in the community.

“We receive calls from people who need help with things like finding jobs, for one example, and we refer them to the resources they need.”

Since stepping into her role as President, Sahar has used her background in mental health to bring a new suite of services to Iranian Australians.

“We’ve started doing R U OK? day and

other events surrounding mental and physical health, especially since COVID.” Sahar also works closely with survivors of family violence, helping them to manage their situations and seek help and safety.

“It’s a hard topic to talk about,” said Sahar.

“Women in our community who are well-educated with a good level of English are often embarrassed to reach out. Others are hesitant because they are in vulnerable situations: for example, they might have young kids, be financially dependent on their partners and have low levels of English.”

“The number of family violence cases is very high, unfortunately. In Iranian culture, a lot of things aren’t considered violence, such as financial control. But physical abuse is not the only type of violence.”

Sahar and the volunteers at AISOV are working to tackle this issue through training and raising awareness.

“Education is key. We want people to know that this behaviour shouldn’t be tolerated and that they can reach out here, and we can refer them to the support they need.”

“Resources should be totally accessible and translated. Regardless of English level, it’s good for people to have help available in their own language.”

Whitehorse City Council is offering grants of up to $1000 for intergenerational projects that are scheduled to run between July and December 2022. These grants are available to primary and secondary schools, early years’ services and kindergartens in Whitehorse.

Applications are now open. Those managing an existing intergenerational project or activity that needs expanding or who want to develop a new project are encouraged to apply.

Need some inspiration for a new project idea? Think about activities like reading pals, or involve skills exchange, music-making sessions, drama sessions, art activities, digital life stories, storytelling, games, gardening, cooking/ recipe exchange, cultural exchange and letter writing.

Or, why not consider making contact with other groups and organisations such as your local aged care residential facility, senior citizens clubs, service clubs, sporting clubs or seniors’ activity clubs. You can find contact details for many of these groups and organisations in Council’s Community Directory www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/community-directory Please adhere to COVIDSafe practices and regulations when planning your project and consider digital options.

To help you apply for a grant, Council is holding two free virtual information sessions on Tuesday March 22 at 4.30pm and 7pm. To attend a session, please email CDEnquiries@whitehorse.vic.gov.au with your name, contact number, organisation name and preferred time.

Applications close 5pm Friday 29 April.

L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-intergenerational-grants

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March 2022

WHITEHORSE CALENDAR

Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children aged from six weeks to 19 years, as well as a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule.

PARENTING FORUMS

Council has a booking system for the Public Immunisation Program.

To make a booking, please phone 9262 6197. Those without a booking will not be vaccinated.

School Readiness Presenter: Louise Dorrat When: Monday 4 April, 7pm Age range: 3-5 years What does school readiness mean? Is it about numbers and letters or is it being able to take turns, being able to separate from parents and being able to concentrate? Is my child ready for school next year or should I wait until the following year? Won’t they be bored with another year of kinder?

Are you confused by the different views you hear in the community?

This session will explore these questions and discuss the importance of the child’s social and emotional maturity.

More information about our program and all bookings can be made via our website: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ parenting-information-forums ARTSPACE Rona Green: 30 Years of Printmaking The exhibition Rona Green: 30 Years of Printmaking is a comprehensive survey of the artist’s practice. Throughout her career, Green has demonstrated an enduring interest in the figure and dedication to developing extraordinary hybrid characters.

Fuelled by a fascination with the animal, Green explores ideas about persona, transformation and the absurd. Bringing together examples of monotype,

KIDS IMMUNISATIONS

lithography, digital printing, etching, screenprinting, linocut and poppets, the exhibition provides a unique insight into the evolution of Green’s distinctive printmaking.

Scan the QR code for the immunisation schedule:

Pruning keeps trees clear of power lines Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distances between trees and power lines.

Pruning will occur in Blackburn North and Vermont South during March.

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

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

Artwork credit: Rona Green Cheeky Clive (detail). Hand-coloured linocut, 2016

When: Thursday 17 March to Saturday 30 April Where: Whitehorse Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall STRATHDON HOUSE AND ORCHARD PRECINCT Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct celebrates the rich history of Whitehorse. Hosting a program that focuses on health, wellbeing and environmental sustainability, we follow the seasons and respond to change in our weather and behaviours.

Apply to become a school crossing supervisor Whitehorse City Council is currently seeking new school crossing supervisors to work on a casual basis.

During Autumn at Strathdon, learn how to harvest, prepare and share produce, or make better use of every drop of water in your backyards.

Our supervisors assist in providing a safe, effective means for school-aged children and other pedestrians to cross the road at established school crossings and traffic lights within the municipality.

We look forward to sharing our Autumn program with you and welcoming you to Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct.

Supervisors may work up to 7.5 hours per week and must be able to obtain a successful Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. The majority of the costs associated with these checks will be covered by Council.

Visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ strathdon to find out what we have on offer this March.

L More information and to apply https://whitehorsecitycouncil.mercury.com.au

宠物注册续期截止日期为 2022年4月10日 Whitehorse 市内的狗和猫必须 植入微芯片，并在三个月大之前 在市议会注册。猫也必须进行绝 育处理（部分有豁免）。已为其 狗或猫注册的宠物所有人都会在 3月中旬收到提醒通知。

市议会还为三个月以下植入微芯 片及绝育的小猫提供首次免费注 册服务。请通过我们的网站在线 申请。

请记得向市议会（通过发电邮的

方式：petrego@whitehorse.vic. gov.au）及微芯片注册公司更新 您的联络资料。准确的资料可以 帮助走失的宠物回家。

如需了解更多信息，请浏览网站： www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pets

和睦日音乐会 （Harmony Day Concert）

这个合家欢的音乐会是市议会文 化多元周庆祝活动的一部分。

时间：3月20日星期日下午2至5时

地址：Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill。

现场有食品、冰淇淋和咖啡可供 购买。

如需了解更多信息，请浏览网站： www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ harmony-day

Main Street 桥

位于 Blackburn 区 Main Street 的 新桥现已开放。车辆、行人、自 行车和公共汽车可以再次使用这 座桥和周围区域。

出于安全原因，这座桥需要更 换。该项目耗资160万澳元，由 澳大利亚政府的地方道路和社区 基础设施计划提供资助。

Gia hạn đăng ký thú cưng sẽ đến ngày 10 tháng Tư năm 2022

Οι ανανεώσεις εγγραφών κατοικίδιων πρέπει να γίνουν έως τις 10 Απριλίου 2022

La registrazione degli animali domestici deve essere rinnovata entro il 10 aprile 2022

Chó và mèo ở Whitehorse phải được gắn vi mạch và đăng ký với Hội đồng trước ba tháng tuổi.

Mèo cũng phải bị triệt đường sinh sản (có áp dụng một số ngoại lệ). Tất cả chủ nuôi chó và mèo có đăng ký đã nhận được thông báo nhắc nhở vào giữa tháng Ba.

Σκύλοι και γάτες στο Whitehorse πρέπει να έχουν μικροτσίπ και να έχουν εγγραφεί στο Δήμο μέχρι την ηλικία των τριών μηνών. Οι γάτες πρέπει επίσης να είναι αποστειρωμένες (ισχύουν ορισμένες εξαιρέσεις). Όλοι οι εγγεγραμμένοι ιδιοκτήτες σκύλων και γατών θα πρέπει να έχουν λάβει μια υπενθύμιση έως τα μέσα Μαρτίου.

A Whitehorse i cani e i gatti devono essere muniti di microchip e registrati presso il Consiglio comunale prima che abbiano compiuto i 3 mesi. I gatti devono anche essere sterilizzati (esistono alcune esenzioni). Tutti i proprietari di cani e gatti dovrebbero aver ricevuto un promemoria entro metà marzo.

Hội đồng cũng cung cấp dịch vụ đăng ký lần đầu miễn phí để gắn vi mạch và triệt đường sinh sản cho mèo con dưới ba tháng tuổi. Đăng ký trực tuyến qua trang mạng của chúng tôi.

Hãy nhớ cập nhật chi tiết liên lạc của quý vị với Council tại petrego@whitehorse.vic.gov.au và công ty đăng ký vi mạch của quý vị. Chi tiết chính xác sẽ giúp thú cưng bị lạc tìm đường về nhà.

Thông tin thêm tại: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pets

Buổi Hòa nhạc cho Ngày Hòa hợp (Harmony Day Concert) Buổi hòa nhạc thân thiện với gia đình này là một phần của Tuần lễ Tôn vinh Văn hóa Đa dạng của Council.

Khi nào: Chủ nhật 20 tháng Ba 2pm-5pm Ở đâu: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.

Ο Δήμος προσφέρει επίσης δωρεάν εγγραφή την πρώτη φορά σε γατάκια κάτω των τριών μηνών που έχουν μικροτσίπ και είναι αποστειρωμένα. Κάντε αίτηση online μέσω της ιστοσελίδας μας. Θυμηθείτε να ενημερώσετε τα στοιχεία επικοινωνίας σας με το Δήμο στο petrego@whitehorse.vic.gov.au και την εταιρεία εγγραφής του μικροτσίπ σας. Οι ακριβείς λεπτομέρειες θα βοηθήσουν ένα χαμένο κατοικίδιο να βρει το δρόμο για το σπίτι του. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pets

Συναυλία για την Ημέρα Αρμονίας (Harmony Day Concert) Αυτή η φιλική προς την οικογένεια συναυλία αποτελεί μέρος των εορτασμών του Δήμου για την Εβδομάδα Πολιτισμικής Ποικιλομορφίας. Πότε: Κυριακή 20 Μαρτίου 2 μ.μ. – 5 μ.μ. Πού: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.

Sẽ có thức ăn, kem và cà phê để quý vị mua.

Φαγητό, παγωτό και καφές θα είναι διαθέσιμα προς πώληση.

Thông tin thêm tại: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ harmony-day

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ harmony-day

Cầu Main Street

Γέφυρα Main Street

Chiếc cầu mới ở Main Street, Blackburn hiện đang mở. Xe cộ, người đi bộ, người đi xe đạp và xe buýt lại có thể sử dụng cầu và khu vực xung quanh.

Η νέα γέφυρα στο Main Street, Blackburn, είναι τώρα ανοιχτή. Τα οχήματα, οι πεζοί, οι ποδηλάτες και τα λεωφορεία μπορούν και πάλι να χρησιμοποιήσουν τη γέφυρα και τη γύρω περιοχή.

Cây cầu đã được thay thế vì lý do an toàn. Dự án trị giá 1,6 triệu đô la và do Chương trình Cơ sở hạ tầng Cộng đồng và Đường địa phương của Chính phủ Úc tài trợ.

Η γέφυρα χρειάστηκε αντικατάσταση για λόγους ασφαλείας. Το έργο κόστισε 1,6 εκατομμύρια δολάρια και χρηματοδοτήθηκε από το Πρόγραμμα Τοπικών Δρόμων και Κοινοτικών Υποδομών της Αυστραλιανής Κυβέρνησης.

Inoltre, il Consiglio comunale offre la prima registrazione gratuita per i cani e i gatti sterilizzati e muniti di microchip sotto i tre mesi di età.

Fate richiesta online sul nostro sito.

Ricordate di aggiornare i vostri contatti presso il Consiglio comunale all’email petrego@whitehorse.vic.gov.au e con l’organizzazione che si occupa del microchip. Avere dettagli aggiornati aiuta a rintracciare l’animale in caso di smarrimento.

Maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pets

Concerto per la giornata dell’armonia (Harmony Day Concert) Questo concerto, adatto alle famiglie, rientra nelle celebrazioni del Consiglio comunale per la Settimana della diversità culturale.

Quando: domenica 20 marzo 14:00-17:00 Dove: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.

Si potranno acquistare cibo, gelati e caffè.

Maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ harmony-day

Ponte di Main Street Il nuovo ponte sulla Main Street, a Blackburn, è aperto. Veicoli, pedoni, ciclisti e autobus possono nuovamente usare il ponte e le aree circostanti.

Il ponte aveva bisogno di lavori di riparazione per motivi di sicurezza.

Il progetto è costato 1,6 milioni di dollari, finanziati da Local Roads, l’organizzazione del governo australiano per le strade locali, e da Community Infrastructure. Program, il programma per le infrastrutture comunitarie.