Whitehorse News August 2021

August 2021

We’re painting the town!

Have you seen the new murals around Whitehorse?

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Strathdon House

Sustainability in Whitehorse

Community grants

Easy ride routes

Works at the house and orchard are progressing well.

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Read about Council’s sustainable waste and recycling initiatives.

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Apply for our second round of community grants.

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New bike markings on local roads explained.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Whitehorse Civic Centre

Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and all peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Box Hill Town Hall Council meetings Delegated Committee Meeting Monday 9 August, 7pm Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 16 August, 7pm These meetings will be held via remote technology, with no attendance in-person.

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Genuine and effective community engagement helps build trust and positive relationships between council and our communities.

We have recently launched a new community engagement platform, YourSay Whitehorse. The online portal allows people to share their thoughts through a variety of tools including surveys, forums, polls and maps.

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seeking community input. If you are interested in having your say, or signing up to be kept informed about projects, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au I recognise that many people would have been deeply impacted by the recent lockdowns. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for support if you need to. Council’s website has a range of resources available to assist you in these difficult times.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus-covid-19-response

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the vision will be advertised shortly.

We are continuing to work with the Mont Albert and Surrey Hills community to achieve the best outcomes for the community.

Whitehorse Mayor, Cr Andrew Munroe recently wrote to Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allen MP expressing concerns with a number of elements of the project including: 1. The lack of open and transparent communication with the local community.

2. The impacts of the project on the MCC Baseball Club and other users of Surrey Park and the need for a solution to be found.

3. The proposed pedestrian bridge over the rail trench, between Hamilton St and Beresford St, which is not the wide deck or plaza that Council and residents are calling for.

4. The reduction of public open space and removal of vegetation.

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

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Have you spotted the new look bin panels in Box Hill?

They have been given a makeover with updated signage.

There are a total of 10 different designs spread across 36 bins in Box Hill Mall, Box Hill Gardens and near Town Hall.

Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards 2021 Nominate and support your favourite local business

The signs encourage our community to dispose of waste thoughtfully and brighten up the area with great colour and graphics, with an aim to provoke a sense of pride for people that live, work and play in Box Hill. The Box Hill Logo, which was unveiled in late 2019, also features on these posters.

Applications are now open for the Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards.

These awards celebrate the outstanding local businesses in our municipality and recognise the courage, commitment, drive and determination it takes to run a business.

Participating gives finalists and winners a highly visible endorsement of their success.

So on your next walk in the Box Hill Gardens or shopping trip to the Box Hill Mall, make sure you stop and check them out.

Whether you’re a business owner, customer or employee, anyone can nominate a business located in Whitehorse via the simple nomination process.

There are multiple award categories that cater for all business types including sole traders, small and medium sized businesses.

Applications close 22 August 2021 with a Gala Awards night scheduled for 22 October 2021 to recognise winners.

More information www.whitehorsebusinessgroup.com.au/ business-awards 9275 6910

Submit your photos and register for the 2022 Whitehorse Calendar Thank you to everyone who has submitted photos for our 2022 Whitehorse Calendar.

There’s still time to get your photos in that fit our theme of Innovation and Creativity – submissions close at 5pm Sunday 29 August.

Submit your photos at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-calendar

Your photos will go into the running to be part of our 2022 Whitehorse Calendar.

Make sure you subscribe to receive your calendar, as it will only be sent out to subscribed residents.

“Council received so many great submissions for our calendar last year,” said Cr McNeill. “We encourage our community to get their cameras and mobile devices out and think about how they can best capture this year’s great theme.”

Subscribe now!

To receive your 2022 calendar you must register.

Image: by James Carmichael

Subscribe to receive the 2022 calendar www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/calendar-subscription

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Working for Whitehorse Home is where the heart is

“I have two main fields of work – home maintenance and home modifications,” said Gary.

“Maintenance jobs can involve changing light globes, fixing or installing new smoke detectors or unsticking doors.”

These tasks seem simple, but they make a considerable difference in the lives of his clients.

“If people can’t get up on a ladder to fix their kitchen lights, they end up making dinner in the dark – it’s awful,” said Gary. “Even just relighting a pilot light means they can turn on their heating.”

A world-class performing arts experience in the making The new Whitehorse performing arts centre will be a contemporary community performing arts venue that delivers a world-class experience.

After more than a year of being stuck indoors, we all know the significance of making our homes feel like a safe sanctuary. This is why Gary Dunn’s work is so important.

Gary is a Home Maintenance Officer with Whitehorse Home and Community Services (WHACS). WHACS provides a range of services to Whitehorse’s older residents to support their independence, wellbeing and strengthen their community connections. Gary contributes to this vital work by making homes more accessible and functional.

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From community-based theatre, musicals and dance shows to national touring shows, the 626-seat main theatre is designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patrons, performers and production teams alike.

Home modifications make up the majority of Gary’s work.

“I work with an occupational therapist to install aids around the home, such as a grab rail in the shower, a bannister rail on the front steps or a wheelchair ramp.”

Having these aids around the home gives older residents confidence and independence.

“A lot of these people have lived in their homes for decades and want to stay living there,” said Gary. “We make that possible and ensure they’re safe.”

The proof of Gary and his team’s work is in the glowing feedback he and his team receive. Clients have commended his “kind disposition and friendly attitude that make the process smooth,” and his “cordial, efficient and professional” manner.

Shaping Whitehorse Council would like to thank the 2021 Shaping Whitehorse panel for their time, commitment and engagement in the development of our Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Financial Plan, and Asset Plan.

Gary and his team’s impact on his clients goes beyond his handiwork.

“For many of my clients, I’ve been to their homes numerous times so they know me well,” said Gary. “It’s an extra comfort for them to have a friendly face around to help out.”

“My team and I always ask if there’s anything extra they need done, whether it’s taking the bins out or moving some furniture.”

For Gary, every day of his work is rewarding.

“You really see the difference you’re making in people’s lives.

Whatever it might be, when you make these modifications, you can see within the clients that they’re empowered and happy in their own homes.”

The panel members attended five workshops to hear what the wider community had to say and contribute to the development of principles and strategies that will form these important documents.

Council officers are now continuing your work to further develop these plans with Council and look forward to sharing the outcomes with the community in the near future.

Every aspect of the theatre design has been carefully considered based on the advice of theatre experts, stakeholder feedback and research of similar theatres across Australia.

At a glance: ■ a warm atmosphere and intimate experience ■ ground-level entry and fully accessible throughout ■ excellent stage views ■ flexible and accessible seating ■ seats chosen for comfort, aesthetics, acoustics, safety and durability ■ hearing loop system for those with hearing impairment.

More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/ redevelopment

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Have your say Whitehorse City Council has a new engagement platform.

Anyone registered as a user on the former OurSay platform is encouraged to register with Council’s new portal, Your Say Whitehorse.

Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct The Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct redevelopment is progressing well.

Scheduled to open later this year, a summary of construction achievements include: ■ demolition and clearing ■ sub floor reconstruction and reinstatement of floor boards ■ structural strengthening works ■ new amenities and packing shed concrete slab works ■ new decking on the front verandah ■ commencement of electrical, hydraulics and mechanical works

Whitehorse City Council’s Strathdon House and Orchard redevelopment responds specifically to Council Plan Strategic Objectives by providing: ■ a range of programs and initiatives to deliver and support an inclusive community; ■ a multi-purpose community facility providing opportunities for education, exercise, reflection and play; ■ quality open space that has historical significance, selfled and active recreational opportunities;

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demonstrated best practice in Water Sensitive Urban Design and Environmentally Sustainable Design; opportunities for people to learn how to live sustainably, reduce living costs and grow their own food

As a healthy living and sustainability hub, Council is seeking community consultation around the offering of programs at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. We are also looking to our community for feedback around the creation and care of a kitchen garden for educational purposes.

To provide your feedback, visit www.yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/strathdon-house Stay up to date with progress on the Strathdon Redevelopment Project by signing up to receive project updates by email.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ strathdon strathdon@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

This new platform offers a range of engagement tools including surveys, forums, polls and a mapping function, allowing you to share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you.

The platform also allows you to receive notification of new consultations by registering.

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

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Come for a swim, stay for the banter If you come down to Aqualink Nunawading on a Friday morning, you’ll notice a friendly group of men sitting around, enjoying a coffee and having a yarn.

This has been a tradition for this group for fifteen years now. What began as a friendly invitation for a chat after a swim has evolved into a weekly gathering of close friends from all walks of life.

“For years we’d bumped into each other in the change rooms and said hello,” said Peter Moore, a retired teacher. “Eventually we started catching up for a coffee and a real friendship developed from it.”

“More and more people started to come along,” said David Graham, a retired defence scientist who helps coordinate the weekly catch-ups. “If someone comes into Aqualink, we always invite them to come join us.”

The group currently consists of 15 men from fascinating backgrounds who come and go from week to week. With former policemen, engineers, technicians, army veterans, truck drivers and more represented at this cheery table, there is never a shortage of stories to be shared.

“The knowledge among this group is absolutely brilliant,” said Norm Whybro, who himself was a taekwondo champion.

“Everyone listens to each other, asks each other questions and we all treat each other as equals. I’m really proud to be a part of this group.”

The friends will bring in cakes for each other’s birthday, food that they’ve grown at home and sometimes even gadgets to share with the tech-savvy crowd.

Although they kept in touch over the phone throughout COVID lockdowns, the men love coming to Aqualink each week to see each other after having a swim, exercising in the gym or using the steam room.

“We all met using the facilities here. Some of us have been members for over 30 years, we love it,” said David. “Aqualink is great, all the staff and patrons are so friendly.”

“As older men, it’s great to have that social outlet where we feel comfortable to talk, listen and share advice with one another.”

“As older men, it’s great to have that social outlet where we feel comfortable to talk, listen and share advice with one another.”

– David Graham

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Whitehorse Sports Awards 2021 Do you know an outstanding sportsperson or someone making positive contributions to sport and recreation in Whitehorse that deserves recognition?

Nominate them now for the 2021 Whitehorse Sports Awards!

The Whitehorse Sports Awards acknowledges the hard work and dedication of local athletes, sporting and recreation clubs and volunteers across Whitehorse.

Award categories: ■ Sportsperson of the Year ■ Junior Sportsperson of the Year (under the age of 18 as at 1 January 2020) ■ Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability ■ Volunteer of the Year ■ Sports Club of the Year ■ Team of the Year ■ Coach of the Year ■ School Award ■ Official of the Year Any individual who lives in, attends school or is a member of a sporting club within Whitehorse is eligible to be nominated in any category. Nominations must be based on achievements over the past year, from September 2020 to August 2021.

“After a challenging year, The Whitehorse Sports Awards are a great opportunity to bring the sporting community together and recognise the efforts that clubs have made to adapt to a changing landscape,” Said Cr Barker.

Awards will be presented at a special event on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at Box Hill Town Hall. Council would like to acknowledge the sponsorship support from Deakin University towards this event.

This event will follow State Government pandemic restrictions and may be held virtually if necessary.

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Whitehorse-Sports-Awards Leisure and Recreation Team – 9262 6371

This photo was taken before current lockdown restrictions.

Image: Tom Wright, the winner of Sportsperson of the Year at the 2020 Whitehorse Sports Awards

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Whitehorse Study Support Program Council’s Youth Services Whitehorse Study Support Program (WSSP) is getting even better!

Thanks to funding from Gateway Local Learning and Employment Network, the Study Support Program will be facilitating an additional online session on Tuesday afternoons from 3-6pm from the start of Term 3.

The program is currently delivered face to face at the Box Hill Library on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm, so

We’re painting the town!

Have you noticed the new murals around Whitehorse?

Nunawading Community Hub Some community groups at Nunawading Community Hub were invited to participate in an art project to revamp the low-lying retaining walls on the exterior of the hub.

Assisted by the talented artists at Blender Studios, members of the Nunawading U3A, Whitehorse Arts Association, Whitehorse Activities Club and Rock City Church joined forces to design and deliver the beautiful murals around the hub.

In May, participants attended a stencil art workshop to create their own reusable stencils. The workshop focused on designing symbols that represented the community and were incorporated into the final mural designs.

As part of #ActivateWhitehorse, a number of eyecatching murals have been painted to beautify our business activity precincts and assist with graffiti maintenance.

All murals have a specialised antigraffiti coating to help Council’s cleansing team maintain these ephemeral works.

this second online session weekly will be a welcome addition.

The WSSP is a FREE study support program for young people aged 12-25 years in the areas of Maths, Science and English.

Please note the Thursday face to face program is drop in only with no appointments necessary, but bookings are essential for the online program on Tuesdays.

More information jacqueline.piper@whitehorse.vic.gov.au 0408 356 997

Britannia Mall, Mitcham Artist: Adrian Doyle

Brentford Square, Forest Hill Artist: Lucas Kaspar

Community Lane, Blackburn Artist: CreatureCreature

In June, participants got together to paint the mural. Under the guidance of Adrian Doyle and Nicky Su Pansa from Blender Studios, participants worked with paint, rollers and brushes to decorate the walls with vibrant native flora and fauna as well as the symbols designed in the stencil workshop.

Community Lane, Blackburn Artist: CreatureCreature

Clothing and Electronic Recycling Hubs and Trailers Update Have you seen our clothing and electronic waste (e-waste) dropoff trailers and hubs around Whitehorse?

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We have collected 3,870kg of clothing and accessories and 1,680kg of electronic waste at our three trailer sites in the past three months.

Well done to the community for utilising this service. By doing so you are keeping valuable materials out of landfill. The e-waste collected is recycled and the clothing is donated to those in need or recycled, depending on the quality.

You can find the trailers located at: ■ Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading ■ Sportlink Vermont South, 2 Hanover Rd, Vermont South ■ NEW Aqualink Box Hill, 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill We are also excited to announce the locations for the newly installed hubs which can be found at the following locations: ■ Aqualink Nunawading, Fraser Place, Forest Hill.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6am-10pm, weekends and public holidays from 8am-8pm ■ Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.

For opening hours please visit the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries website ■ Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.

For opening hours please visit the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries website.

Our everyday choices a meaning we have th difference in the Accepted items: Clothes, shoes, handbags in a clean and reusable condition Small electrical items with a plug, battery or power cord (laptop, mobile phones, radio, hair dryer, hair straightener/curler, kettle, toaster, electrical tools, air fryer, electric blanket, sewing machine, blender, food processor etc.).

Residents can drop off as many items as needed. Please ensure items are bagged. When dropping off clothing and e-waste, please do not jam the items into the chute or place items on or next to the trailer/hub.

Items not accepted: Toys, furniture, large electrical appliances (such as fridges and stoves), soiled or torn, clothing, mattresses, books, doonas, pillows, bric-a-brac (household items like photo frames, glassware and kitchenware).

If the trailer or hub is overfull or there is dumping, a sensor will automatically alert the collection company to empty the trailer/hub.

Should there be any issues or illegal dumping please call the 24-hour hotline on 1300 687 261.

Customer service recycling collection points Recycling collection points can be found at all Council Customer Service Centres. Their aim is to provide convenient recycling points for various small household items.

These points accept household batteries, small e-waste items like mobile phones including chargers, light globes and X-rays.

When using the collection points, please place items inside the cabinet, not next to it. Items that don’t fit such as large batteries or fluorescent tubes are not accepted.

Please alert Customer Service staff if they are full.

For recycling of larger sized or larger volume items please consider using our Recycling and Waste Centre, Corner of Burwood Highway and Morack Road, Vermont South.

Whitehorse City Counc and recycling services residents to make sust Plastic Free July – how did we go?

Well done to those who participated in Plastic Free July this year and thank you for attending Council’s events.

We saw many fantastic ideas to reduce plastic waste, such as: ■ Going reusable (produce bags, beeswax wraps, containers, cutlery, straws, sanitary items, nappies) ■ Taking containers to butchers and delis ■ Shopping at bulk stores ■ Making food, self-care and cleaning products at home Want to keep going? Think about the rubbish you’ve thrown out in your garbage bin at home – is there a way that you could swap that plastic wrapper or takeaway coffee cup for a more sustainable alternative? It might take a little more effort, but seeing your bin less full is rewarding for both you and the environment.

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Food waste recycling is coming to Whitehorse We’re excited to announce a new service that will allow you to put food scraps in the green waste bin from July 2022.

More than 50 per cent of Whitehorse’s household waste is spoiled food or food scraps, which currently goes straight to landfill.

The new service will divert food waste from landfill and instead turn it into a valuable compost that is used for parks, gardens and farms across Victoria.

The introduction of the service is a new way for households to easily reduce waste to landfill and become more sustainable. It is also a key action in our Waste Strategy, Rubbish to Resource, developed following community consultation.

We still strongly support and encourage you to try or continue home composting in the meantime with our home composting incentives.

Further details about the service will be provided closer to when it starts next year.

To stay up to date with this project, register your interest at yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/food-wasterecycling Keep up to date with the new service and other sustainability initiatives by signing up to our Sustainability eNewsletter at www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/subscribesustainability-news

Sign up for a garden bin www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ bin-services

Kerbside Services Council provides weekly garbage and fortnightly recycling bin collections. Garden bins are an optional user-pays fortnightly collection.

A maximum of two bins of each waste type are allowed at your property.

Garbage ■ Collected weekly ■ 80L, 120L or 240L (charges apply to sizes above the standard 80L bin) ■ Accepts general waste, disposable nappies, animal waste (bagged), vacuum dust (bagged), paper towel and tissues, plastic bags and soft plastics, broken crockery and glassware (bagged), light globes, polystyrene, waxed and food soiled cardboard

Recycling Collected fortnightly ■ 240L or 360L ■ Accepts paper, cardboard, glass jars and bottles (with lids and labels left on), plastic bottles and containers, aluminium and steel from the kitchen, bathroom and laundry ■

Garden organics (optional) ■ Collected on the alternative fortnight to recycling ■ 240L ■ Accepts flowers, garden prunings, grass clippings, leaves, loose branches, weeds

Hard Waste Now that we’re in the new financial year, it’s a perfect time to book a hard waste collection.

Council provides two free booked hard waste collections each financial year. Additional bookings are available at a small cost.

To book your collection and find out what items are accepted, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ hard-waste-collection You can also call our contractor on 9721 1915.

Bookings close at 3pm on Wednesday for collection the following week.

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

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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.

Cootamundra Ward

Eley Ward

Elgar Ward

Andrew Munroe – Mayor 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

Lake Ward

Mahoneys Ward

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

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

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

Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.

Whitehorse Community Grants – Round Two opening in August Council recognises that many community organisations, clubs and groups in Whitehorse are at different stages of returning to operations following the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

In response, we are administering a second round of Whitehorse Community Grants in 2021.

The second round of Whitehorse Community Grants will open on Monday 9th August and close at 5pm, Friday 27 August.

“Community groups are at the heart of Whitehorse,” said Cr Massoud. “After a year of uncertainty, these grants will help these organisations get back on their feet and thrive into future.”

More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants grants@whitehorse.vic.gov.au 0477 320 873

By Cr Denise Massoud

By Cr Mark Lane

A recent event I was excited to attend was the Blackburn Football Club (BFC) Ladies Day Luncheon held in the new pavilion at Morton Park.

WOW! Over the past few weeks, I have been distributing a survey throughout Mahoneys Ward and soon will have covered the whole ward.

It was a great venue for many tables of women to enjoy meeting in person again and to hear the inspirational message of Susan Alberti, the guest speaker. The room was truly abuzz with conversations. On the oval we could see the BFC Women’s Development Team enjoy a great win. Susan Alberti has been a great advocate for women and was pleased to note women umpiring the match too. It was great to see a club have the opportunity for fundraising as it has been difficult for many.

I have been encouraged by the number of people who have responded with thoughts, questions and helping to build the scope for what is most important to people in our wonderful ward. Thank you.

I have also been attending many online events including the Australian Local Government Association national conference, MAV Gender Equality Act Implementation, Advanced Waste Processing webinar and Housing Key Workers in Australian Cities webinar. I was able to attend in person VLGA’s Leading the Agenda – Audit and Risk Committees. It is essential to keep informed within the local government sector.

The 2021-2022 Budget was passed at Council and I am pleased with what we have been able to include to support our community.

The second round of the Community Grants Program 2021/2022 will open for applications in August. If you need support to fund your activities within the community, please apply. Certain criteria does apply, but do make contact with Council if you need assistance with your application.

Keep healthy and take care. Denise Image: Blackburn Football Club Ladies luncheon in the new Morton Park Pavilion

As a member of the Whitehorse Sports and Recreation Network (WSRN) I would like to hear from you and your group on the recreation and sporting needs within Whitehorse. The WSRN meet monthly to discuss issues to do with recreational and sporting pursuits. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to this group (whether you are a walking group, a dancing group or a footy team) please email me.

Brentford Square works have started. Please continue to support the local businesses during this time. We appreciate that there will be some inconvenience but it is even more important than ever to support our local shopping square.

Don’t forget to nominate a business for the Whitehorse Business Group Awards.

No matter how big or small the business is, nominate them today and they just might be grinning large after the awards night. Go to www.whitehorsebusinessgroup.com.au/ business-awards to nominate today.

I have received a few complaints lately over dog poo. Please remember to bag it when your doggie does it!

If you have an idea or question for Council please do not hesitate to contact me on the details above.

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

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

Sparks Ward

Wattle Ward

Terrara Ward

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

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

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

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By Cr Tina Liu

By Cr Andrew Davenport

By Cr Raylene Carr

With Victoria experiencing another lockdown recently, it continues to be a trying time for many.

Thank you to all of the members of the community who made a submission to the Budget 2021/2022. I have listened to your issues raised, and worked to have appropriate adjustments made to the Budget.

Anyone who has paid a visit to Terrara Park recently would have seen the magnificent new pavilion taking shape.

There are various services currently available for those experiencing difficulties – please refer to our Community Service Contacts page for further details: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-service-contacts I want to take this opportunity to also thank the volunteers, groups/organisations and front-line workers in our community who continue to provide assistance and support to those in need.

You can also visit and bookmark: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/covid-19-updates or sign-up to Council’s E-Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Council news, including the status of our services and facilities.

It is fantastic to see the ongoing support for local businesses who are doing it tough – there isn’t a better time than now to Think Local and Buy Local.

Nominations for the Whitehorse Business Group’s Excellence in Business Awards are also open until Sunday 22 August, 2021. If there is a Whitehorse business that you think should be recognised, nominate by visiting: www.whitehorsebusinessgroup.com.au In ongoing efforts to improve road and pedestrian safety in Box Hill, recent capital works including the intersections of Thurston and Cambridge Streets, as well as Harrow St and Station St have been completed. We will continue to look at ways to improve safety and accessibility in and around Box Hill.

As always, take care and stay safe.

Until next time, Tina

Rooming houses – time for a strategy?

Recently, many members of the community have contacted me about rooming houses in the municipality, especially applications to build new rooming houses. They have asked for a more refined approach on how applications should be considered. I believe that Council should develop a strategy on how to handle rooming house applications, in a similar way that student accommodation is handled.

Advocacy – state and federal governments Many residents have told me that they are tired of local, state and federal governments working in different directions, and spending taxes and rates on different priorities.

That’s why I agree with Council preparing a Partnership Opportunities package for presentation to other levels of government, so that together, all levels of government can achieve more for the community.

Riding at night – bike paths In 2020, VicHealth and Monash University surveyed 4000 people across 37 local government areas to understand how confident people are with Cycling. The results for Whitehorse Council indicated that approximately 78% of people were interested in cycling but concerned about traffic, and would ride more if bikes were separated from cars. Whitehorse has many bike paths, however very few are lit at night, making it difficult to navigate. I’ve heard from residents that reflectors / lighting could be considered to make bike paths more useable at night.

If you have a view on any of these matters, please contact me on my email.

The pavilion will include female friendly change rooms, multi-purpose room, fully functional kitchen, first aid room, public toilets, mixed gender umpires’ rooms and storage areas. While on track at the moment, the State Government COVID restrictions may impact the scheduled end of year completion date.

There doesn’t seem to be much happening on the VicRoads Burwood Highway shared path I mentioned in my last column. This is scheduled to finish in September and while I am no expert on roadworks, they will need to get their skates on to finish on time.

On Monday 28 June, Council voted 9/2 to consider and NOT accept the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) offer for Council to become Committee of Management for the Healesville Freeway Reserve (HFR). Instead, Council agreed to support a counter-offer to convert the Crown land to freehold land and transfer to Council for a nominal consideration, and that the total funds held in trust by the Department of Transport be simultaneously transferred to Council, and finally once the transfer has been completed, Council undertake a commitment to establishing and maintaining the HFR. At the same meeting, Council unanimously supported writing to the Minister for Planning seeking an amendment to restrict VicSmart applications for tree removals to no more than one per property/per calendar year. This is to stop one property submitting numerous VicSmart applications for the removal of multiple trees on one property.

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“Eley Ward is a diverse mix of people with deep pride in their streetscapes and community places. Eley people are great walkers, and many have a refreshed discovery of our linear parks and open play spaces. Soccer, Aussie Rules football, tennis and cricket are prevalent, alongside half court and other recreational spaces. Council has recently established an Easy Ride cycle route along and adjoining Eley Road.

We love the Bungalook Nursery (Whitehorse’s Community Indigenous Plant Project) and the Avenue Neighbourhood House at Eley. We have five schools in our Ward and three retirement living and care communities, with Ryman’s John Flynn also under construction. We are also fortunate to have fantastic shopping areas, such as Burwood One, Burwood Brickwords alongside smaller precincts and businesses that serve a variety of needs and points of connection for the community.

For all seasons of life, Eley is a home for play, work and community solidarity. My family and I love living in Eley.”

– Cr Trudy Skilbeck

Heritage Week – 1950s, the Suburban Dream 9-16 September is Heritage Week.

Discover the post-war boom and popular culture of the 1950s as it happened in the City of Whitehorse.

Council will be hosting a range of events both online and in-person that will give you fascinating insights into what life was like in Whitehorse 70 years ago.

Come down to Schwerkolt Cottage to explore our exhibition of 50’s wedding dresses, clothes and domestic items, or bring your family along to our Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

Fashionistas will love the 1950s Fashion presentation hosted by Nicole Jenkins at Nunawading Library and the photos of the glamorous young women featured in the 1950s Debutante Photographic Display at Box Hill Town Hall.

Take a literal step back in time with our walking tours led by the Box Hill Historical Society, where you can learn about Box Hill’s development history from blossoms to brick veneers or the famous and unusual stories of prominent figures laid to rest at Box Hill Cemetery.

Test your knowledge at Box Hill Historical Society’s trivia night, or learn how to chronicle your own life story at Vermont Library’s workshop with author Sue Gunningham.

We will also be hosting a range of online events on the Heritage Week website, with digital presentations exploring childhoods, shopping, backyards and housing in the 1950s.

Learn how to research your own family history through old newspapers, or take a virtual tour of Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.

‘Backyard Fun’ – image courtesy Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.

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

August 2021

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Easy ride routes Council is forming a network of low-stress cycling routes across the municipality called Easy Ride Routes. The aim is to encourage more residents to hop on their bikes for short, local trips.

There are many benefits to riding a bike for short trips, including getting outside and active and reducing urban air pollution and greenhouse gases.

Six priority routes have been identified that are easy and safe to navigate. The routes use on-road bicycle line marking to encourage drivers to be aware of people on bikes and to help direct bicycle riders along routes that have low traffic volumes and speeds to make riding safer and more pleasant for everyone.

What are the different markings along the Easy Ride Routes?

Current routes in action

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Construction of the Easy Ride Routes began in May 2021. The East West 6 route was completed in June 2021. While routes East West 2 and East West 4 have been completed, the linemarking works, signage and civil works will be implemented during the 2021/2022 year.

This road marking is designed to encourage bike riders to move to the centre of a traffic lane and ‘claim the lane’. These are installed in locations where the road narrows due to a traffic treatment like a roundabout or traffic island. It’s important for a bike rider to ‘claim the lane’ to prevent a driver from overtaking where there isn’t enough room, which could cause the bike rider to be squeezed off the road.

1. East-West 6 (EW6 – shown in blue) runs through Burwood and Burwood East 2. East-West 2 (EW2 – shown in orange) runs through Box Hill North, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham.

3. East-West 4 (EW4 – shown in purple) runs through Mont Albert, Box Hill, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham.

Directional arrows This marking is a bicycle symbol with a left or right arrow, designed to indicate the route turns and help bike riders follow the Easy Ride Route.

Bike reminder signs These markings remind drivers to watch out for bike riders along this section of road. They are placed near the centre of the road so they are not covered by parked cars or mistaken for a bike lane.

2021 Census The Census will take place on Tuesday 10 August 2021.

Every five years, The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) counts every person and home in Australia. Census data tells us about the economic, social and cultural make-up of the country and how we are changing.

Households will start receiving Census instructions from early August. This year you can complete your Census as soon as you

receive your instructions, if you know who will be home on Census night. This is different to past years when you had to fill in your form on Census night.

Participation is compulsory and help is available from the ABS. You can fill in your form online or on paper.

More information www.census.abs.gov.au

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Caring for the Community

Yingtai “Tani” Liu recently started playing with the Sharks. Originally from Dongguan and speaking minimal English, Tani had never played football before joining the team.

Breaking down barriers with footy

“I played first game as an interchange a few weeks ago,” said Tani. “Although I have some way to go, the team has been so welcoming and supportive.”

For the past 10 years, Darrell Egan has worked hard to increase multicultural participation in Australian Rules football.

He now has his sights set on making the Eley Park Sharks Football Club a hub where people from all walks of life feel welcome to enjoy this great sport.

Darrell works in Community Engagement for the Eley Park Sharks, but he has always been involved in footy at the grassroots level. In 2011, he founded the Dongguan Blues – the first Chinese-Australian football competition team in China.

“We worked with locals, adapting the sport to the culture and encouraging grassroots participation both on and off the field.”

Darrell has since been determined to establish a relationship between the Dongguan Blues and a club in Australia.

“I started getting interest from the Asian community following our work in Dongguan,

Above: Eley Park Sharks players Yingtai "Tani" Liu and Jarad Baker.

because our approach was focused on engagement, friendship and cultural exchange.”

“We focused on clubs in the Victorian Amateur Football Association as they have a great social atmosphere and play for the love of the game.”

Darrell struck up a sponsorship cooperation with the Eley Park Sharks through his business, Australian Education Encounters Pty Ltd, to initiate a coaching development program with the Dongguan Blues and encourage wider participation in football here in Australia. The club has plans to run immersion programs, host cultural events and perform community outreach.

“We run activities where everyone can participate and learn from one another,” said Darrell. “It’s not just about footy – it’s about fun, friendship and engagement.”

Heritage Assistance Fund 2021/2022 Council is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Heritage Assistance Fund will open in August.

Retaining the heritage character of homes and buildings across the City of Whitehorse is at the heart of the Heritage Assistance Fund. Owners and occupiers of eligible heritage properties may seek funding of up to $2000 to assist with projects which maintain, restore and enhance their property.

Some examples of eligible projects include re-roofing, masonry works, window repairs, installing new guttering, and repairs to verandahs and facades.

“Communication is difficult, but it doesn’t affect how I interact with teammates during training,” said Tani.

“Being immersed in training with English being spoken will help develop my language skills.”

Darrell and the club hope that stories like Tani’s will encourage more people from the Asian community in Whitehorse to get involved, either on the field or as a social member. The club is keen to start working with community groups, schools, universities and more to reach out to people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.

“Football promotes teamwork, communication, social networking and self-leadership skills,” said Tani. “These are important factors for a young person’s future and I encourage other immigrants to get involved.”

Book Week Festival 21-27 August This year’s theme is ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’.

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Tani was able to overcome the language barrier by watching the team train to pick up the basics.

2.15pm-3pm – Lucinda Gifford If you love stories and drawing, then sharpen your pencils and get together your favourite textas for a fun session with author and illustrator Lucinda Gifford.

3pm-3.45pm – Anna Walker Anna Walker has illustrated and written many books for young children. She will talk about where her ideas come from,

show character roughs and the development to final artwork.

3.45pm-4.30pm – Davina Bell Davina Bell is a book editor and writer known for the Alice books in the bestselling Our Australian Girl series. Davina will talk about what makes a character and encourage the audience to put this into practice by creating a group narrative.

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4.15pm-5.15pm – Draw fantastical creatures Learn how to draw creatures with Melbourne artist ‘Sunshine’.

More information www.wml.vic.gov.au/Services/ Events-Programs

August 2021

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Parenting Anxious Children Presenter: Michelle Graeber – Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria

This session will provide parents and carers an understanding of: the role of anxiety and normal childhood development and provide information of where to go for further help, support and information.

When: Tuesday 24 August, 7pm8.30pm Cost: Free online via Zoom Bookings essential: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/events/ parenting-anxious-children-2021

City of Whitehorse Band presents: Showcase 69 – An August Afternoon with the Band Featuring favourite items from the big shows, popular standards and of course a couple of brass band standards, this concert will be led by musical director Brian Kemp who will be joined by guest vocalist Daina Jowsey and other soloists.

When: Sunday 8 August, 2pm Cost: $25 or $20 Concession Where: Box Hill Town Hall Bookings essential: www.whitehorsecentre.com.au

Body Confident Children and Teens Presented by Nicki Isaac – The Butterfly Foundation

With so many confusing messages surrounding weight and shape, and with many adults struggling with their own body image, it can be difficult for parents to know how best to support their child as they move through adolescence.

This relaxed and informative seminar for carers of primary and secondary age children gives practical tips to help you better understand and promote positive body image in the home.

When: Tuesday 7 September, 7-8.30pm Cost: Free online event Bookings essential: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/events/body-confidentchildren-teens-2021

Whitehorse Showtime presents: Showtime 2021 Join Whitehorse Showtime for a theatrical experience performed by the Scouts and Guides of the Mt Dandenong Region. With a theme of ‘All things games’, this is a show for the whole family!

When: 27 August – 4 September Bookings: Contact the Box Office on 9262 6555 for ticket prices, performance dates and times.

WIN! Whitehorse performing arts has a Family Pass for 4 to Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus on Thursday 30 September at 11am to give away this month.

The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Wednesday 18 August will win.

Looking for a venue for your next meeting?

Visit www.whitehorsecentre. com.au/willis-room or email eventservices@whitehorse.vic.gov.au for more information.

Whitehorse Seniors Festival Launch event – Starring Jade Hurley Come to an afternoon tea, hear an overview of what the Whitehorse Seniors Festival has to offer and be entertainment by Australia’s King of Country Rock Jade Hurley OAM. Clap along to a highenergy music show including Jade’s classics such as “Rockin’ All OverThe World” and “Great Balls Of Fire”. Tickets will sell out fast, so book quickly!

When: Friday 1 October 2021 Where: Main Hall, Box Hill Town Hall Cost: Free Bookings essential: Bookings open 10am on Monday 6 September.

Tickets available online at www.whitehorsecentre.com.au or via the Box Office on 9262 6555.

Schwerkolt Cottage Schwerkolt Cottage Family Day – ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ Calling all Teddy Bears to please bring your owners for a picnic at Schwerkolt Cottage and have a fun day with music by the Brumbies Bush Band. Enjoy picnic games on the Cottage lawn and listen to story time.

Hungry Bears and friends can buy sausages from the Rotary Sausage Sizzle, Devonshire Teas from the Whitehorse Historical Society and cakes from the Society’s Cake Stall When: Sunday 12 September, 11am-4pm Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham Cost: Free

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

Cyclic street tree pruning for August will be undertaken in Nunawading.

Annual streets (in multiple suburbs) will then be undertaken from mid September.

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

‘The Suburban Dream’ – Museum Exhibition The 1950s is a popular time when The Suburban Dream was a reality. In a visit to our newly updated Museum, you will see 1950s wedding dresses, clothes and domestic items that were a part of that dream.

When: Until 28 November Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham Cost: Free

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

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.

More: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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该平台允许用户就市议会的各 项议题和各个项目分享想法 并提出反馈。各类调查、论坛 和民意测验均备有多种语言版 本。 更多信息请访问：https://yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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Hội đồng đang thực hiện vòng thứ hai của Whitehorse Community Grants (Quỹ tài trợ cộng đồng Whitehorse) để giúp các tổ chức, câu lạc bộ và các nhóm cộng đồng hồi phục lại từ những tác động đang diễn ra của đại dịch.

Το Συμβούλιο διαμοιράζει το δεύτερο γύρο των Whitehorse Community Grants (Κοινοτικές επιχορηγήσεις Whitehorse) προκειμένου να βοηθήσει κοινοτικές οργανώσεις, συλλόγους και ομάδες να αναρρώσουν από τις συνεχιζόμενες επιπτώσεις της πανδημίας.

Il Comune mette a disposizione un secondo bando per i Whitehorse Community Grants, ovvero i contributi per la comunità di Whitehorse che aiuteranno organizzazioni, club e gruppi a riprendersi dagli effetti della pandemia in corso.

市议会正在理事会正在实施 发放第二轮白马市社区补助 金(Whitehouse Community Grants)，以帮助社区组织、俱 乐部和团体从疫情的持续影 响中恢复过来。 第二轮补助金将于8月9日周 一开始发放，并将在8月27日 下午5点结束。 更多信息请访问： www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants

信用卡附加费 市议会正在对一系列的市议会 付款征收信用卡附加费。这项 附加费将积累200,000 澳元的 结余，并将纳入2021-2022 年 度预算。 从8月18日起，这项附加费将 分阶段逐步应用于市议会的各 项服务。白马市家庭和社区护 理服务和儿童服务中心将免 收此项费用。

Vòng thứ hai của việc cấp tài trợ sẽ mở vào Thứ Hai, ngày 9 tháng Tám và đóng vào lúc 5g chiều, thứ Sáu, ngày 27 tháng Tám.

Thông tin thêm: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants

Phụ phí Thẻ tín dụng Hội đồng sẽ giới thiệu một phụ phí tín dụng cho một loạt những thanh toán Hội đồng. Phụ phí này sẽ dẫn đến việc dành dụm được $200.000 mà số tiền này sẽ được sát nhập vào ngân quỹ 2021/2022.

Αυτή η πλατφόρμα επιτρέπει στους χρήστες να μοιραστούν ιδέες και να κάνουν σχόλια για θέματα του Δήμου και έργα. Οι έρευνες, τα φόρουμ και οι δημοσκοπήσεις είναι διαθέσιμα σε πολλές γλώσσες.

Ο δεύτερος γύρος επιχορηγήσεων θα ανοίξει τη Δευτέρα 9 Αυγούστου και θα κλείσει στις 5μμ την Παρασκευή 27 Αυγούστου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants

Χρέωση πιστωτικής κάρτας Ο Δήμος εισάγει μία επιπλέον χρέωση πιστωτικής κάρτας για ένα εύρος πληρωμών στο Δήμο. Αυτή η επιπλέον χρέωση θα έχει ως αποτέλεσμα την εξοικονόμηση 200.000 δολαρίων η οποία θα ενσωματωθεί στον προϋπολογισμό 2021/2022.

La piattaforma permette agli utenti di condividere idee e fornire suggerimenti su problematiche e progetti del Comune. Questionari, forum e sondaggi sono disponibili in diverse lingue.

Si potrà fare domanda per il secondo bando di contributi da lunedì 9 agosto ed entro le 5 del pomeriggio di venerdì 27 agosto.

Per maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ community-grants

Spesa aggiuntiva per carte di credito Il Comune introdurrà una spesa aggiuntiva per i pagamenti con carta di credito di una serie di servizi comunali. Il sovrapprezzo porterà a un risparmio di $200.000 che verrà inserito nel bilancio 2021/2022.

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Phụ phí sẽ được áp dụng vào các giai đoạn từ 18 tháng Tám cho một loạt các thanh toán khắp các dịch vụ Hội đồng. Các Trung tâm Dịch vụ Nhà cửa và Chăm sóc Cộng đồng và Dịch vụ Trẻ em được miễn phí này.

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Hệ thống sẽ tính số phụ phí và quý vị sẽ có lựa chọn để hủy bỏ hoặc chọn hình thức thanh toán khác.

Η επιπλέον χρέωση πιστωτικής κάρτας είναι 0,60%. Το σύστημα θα υπολογίσει το ποσό της επιπλέον χρέωσης και θα έχετε την επιλογή να ακυρώσετε και να επιλέξετε άλλο τρόπο πληρωμής.

Il sovrapprezzo verrà applicato gradualmente a partire dal 18 agosto per i pagamenti di una serie di servizi del Comune.

Saranno esenti da queste spese aggiuntive i servizi di assistenza domiciliare e comunitaria e i servizi per l’infanzia.

La spesa aggiuntiva per l’utilizzo di carte di credito sarà dello 0,60%. Il calcolo avverrà in maniera automatica e ci sarà la possibilità di cancellare e selezionare un altro metodo di pagamento.