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inside - City of Whitehorse
AUGUST 2015 Official newsletter of the City of Whitehorse Whitehorse News Accelerate your business with a range of workshops and events Business Strategies for Online Success Economic and Investment Breakfast The Tomorrow and Beyond of Business Creative Marketing Women in Business Expo and Luncheon Creating a High Performance Environment FULL PROGRAM PAGES 8-9 Joshua Morse and Bruce Saward from Saward Dawson Chartered Accountants with Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew. Vehicle supplied by Patterson Cheney Holden Vermont who along with Dawson Chartered Accountants are proud sponsors of Whitehorse Business Week. 5 Free x-ray recycling inside 10 Cycle Safe Community 11 Translated articles 13 Dog off lead parks 2 General news AUGUST 2015 Student support scholarships Contact us Whitehorse City Council Locked Bag 2, Nunawading DC VIC 3131 [email protected] www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490 NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333 Customer service centres August Council meetings Whitehorse Civic Centre Special Committee Meeting Monday 10 August at 8pm 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading (Weekdays 8.30am-5.30pm, cashier: weekdays 8.40am-5pm) Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Canterbury Road, Forest Hill (Weekdays 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12noon) Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill (Weekdays 9am-5pm) Career opportunities Register your details at http://whitehorse.mercury.com.au to receive emailed job alerts about vacancies at Whitehorse City Council. Sustainability The Whitehorse News is printed on PEFC and FSC certified paper using vegetable inks in a waterless printing process. Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 17 August at 7pm These meetings are held in the Council Chamber at Whitehorse Civic Centre and they are open to the public, unless Council resolves to consider an item ‘in camera’ (confidentially). Acknowledgement of Country In the spirit of reconciliation, Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land now known as Whitehorse and pays respects to its elders past and present. 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Additionally in 2014, Council administered more than 14,000 vaccinations to more than 6000 babies, infants and preschool children as part of a monthly public program – more than a 90% coverage rate in Whitehorse. Turn to page 6 for more details on the public immunisation program. Read and share the Whitehorse News online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news.html For a larger print or audio version phone 9262 6124 如果你聯絡市政府需要口譯幫助, Chinese (Traditional) /請致電免費的翻譯與傳譯服務,電 廣東話 Well-deserving recipient Pandora, 20, is studying a Bachelor of Information Systems/Technology at Deakin University and Matthew, 21, is completing a Diploma of Sport Development at Box Hill Institute of TAFE after finishing a Cert III in Fitness last year. 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Your rates 2015/16 A bout 69,500 ratepayers across the municipality will receive their 2015/16 annual rates notice in late August. Your rates help provide more than 100 services to the Whitehorse community including home and community care; child and maternal health; and the maintenance of roads, footpaths, sportsgrounds and leisure centres. Council also receives funding through Federal and State Government grants, car parking fines and facility entry fees. The general rate will increase by 5.6 per cent, along with a one-off Whitehorse City reNEWal fund of 2.0 per cent. Properties are revalued every two years in accordance with State Government legislation and as 2015 is not a revaluation year, revaluations will take place in January 2016. Any ratepayer who may experience difficulties in paying their rates should contact Council’s Rates Department on 9262 6292 to discuss alternative options. More details about rates and valuations are available at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Rates-Valuations.html RATE PAYMENT DATES Council offers residents the choice of paying rates in a lump sum or in four instalments. Lump sum due: Monday 15 February 2016 Instalments due: Instalment 1: Wednesday 30 September 2015 Instalment 2: Monday 30 November 2015 Instalment 3: Monday 29 February 2016 Instalment 4: Tuesday 31 May 2016 Say Goodbye to Paper Bills Whitehorse now offers BPAY View® for its rate notices and bin invoices, which means you can say goodbye to your paper bill. BPAY View sends your bills straight to your online bank, so receiving, storing and paying is even simpler. Register for BPAY View through your online bank today. Please note that if you have a bin invoice and wish to receive this via BPAY View, you must register this separate to your rate notice, as they have a different reference (assessment) number to the rates assessment number. ®Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518 General news HERITAGE WEEK 10-17 September 2015 C ommemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landing as part of Council’s annual Heritage Week program. Discover the stories of those who fought in faraway lands and those who contributed to the war effort from home. Witness the impact that WW1 had on the Whitehorse community then and its lasting significance for today’s community. The full Heritage Week program will be published in the September edition of the Whitehorse News as community groups and organisations join Council in this commemorative heritage event. For more information, phone 9262 6478 or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ HeritageWeek.html Fix it, Make it, Love it W arm your soul this winter by learning the skills to create, repair and upcycle! AUGUST 2015 3 Activities include: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 11 October Australia Calls An exhibition at Whitehorse Artspace that examines the impact of war on Whitehorse, including a fascinating collection of diaries, photographs, newspaper extracts, poetry, artifacts and memorabilia. Sunday 13 September Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day Bring your picnic rug along to this wonderful day for the whole family with old-fashioned games, guided tours and activities, as well as demonstrations from lace-makers, hand-spinners, wood turners, a Blacksmith and more. The Rotary Club of Forest Hill will be fundraising with a sausage sizzle while the Blackburn Red Cross will serve traditional WW1-era refreshments. Details: 9873 4946. Sunday 13 September Australia Called Them: Memorials and Graves of WW1 Nurses and Soldiers Members of the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies will conduct a tour of some of the graves and memorials that acknowledge the men and women who served in WW1. Vignettes of their lives have been compiled, drawing upon official documents and family memories. Tours last approximately two hours and a morning and afternoon tour are offered. Bookings essential: 9262 6555. Council Heritage Assistance Fund helps preserve our history Recognising the social, environmental and economic benefits of DIY, Council is holding a free workshop to sharpen your practical skills around the home. Bring along the whole family for a Saturday morning filled with handy tips and hands-on sessions equipping you with the skills and knowledge to “Fix it, Make it, Love it!” A The workshop features: Grant recipient Cameron applied for last year’s fund to help him restore the front porch of his house to its original condition. Textiles – broken zippers and missing buttons do not have to be the end for your favourite outfits – bring along your damaged clothes to repair with the assistance of our seamstress genius, or gain some fabulous upcycling ideas on how to recreate items that are beyond repair. Bicycles – keep your bikes cycling smoothly with some great maintenance tips from our bicycle guru. Punctured tyre or rusting chain keeping your bike out of action? Bring along your bike for some hands-on help and advice. Woodwork – gain ideas on how to revive your old wooden furniture – bring along your small portable items to work on, or learn basic woodwork skills while creating your own wooden ‘masterpieces’ from recycled timber. Preserves – learn how to turn your surplus harvest into delicious chutneys, relishes and jams. Find out how and why to select seasonal produce and prepare your favourite fruits and vegetables for enjoyment all year round. When: Saturday 8 August, 10.30am-1.30pm (lunch provided) Where: Nadrasca/Whitehorse Men’s Shed, corner High Street and Springvale Road, Nunawading Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/HWXX For more details, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/SustainabilityEvents.html or phone Council’s Sustainability Team on 9262 6333. Please note: Children under 15 must be supervised and places are limited. FREE WORKSHOP 1930s home in Mont Albert has been restored to its original condition with support from Council’s Heritage Assistance Fund. The original open porch was enclosed in the 1970s with a glass window, door and contemporary timber panelling on the porch walls. As a result of the renovations, the front of the house has been opened up, allowing beautiful features such as a stained glass window, stained glass light cover and the original (restored) timber floorboards to be seen again. Applications for Council’s Heritage Assistance Fund for 2016 are open from Monday 3 August to Friday 11 September 2015. Since the fund was first established in 2004, Council has assisted more than 200 households across the municipality with restoration projects such as reroofing, masonry repairs, new guttering, painting using appropriate colours, and timber repair in window sills, verandah floors and facades. Council recognises that maintaining heritage homes can be an expensive task, so the fund is available to ensure that our heritage places can enrich our community and be enjoyed by future generations. A Heritage Advisor is also available to provide information on appropriate conservation, restoration and renovation methods. For more details on preserving heritage buildings in the area or to schedule an appointment with the Heritage Adviser, phone Council’s Strategic Planning Unit on 9262 6558. Alternatively, visit Council’s website at www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/Heritage-AssistanceFund.html 4 General news AUGUST 2015 AQBH laps up top Victorian award A qualink Box Hill (AQBH) has won the prestigious Facility Management Award at the 2015 Aquatics Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe said Council was over the moon that the new state-of-theart aquatic facility had taken out the top gong at the awards ceremony. A cknowledge the hard work and important contribution that local athletes, sporting clubs and their volunteers make to the community by nominating them for the Whitehorse Sports Awards. “This award is a culmination of the great support and vision by Council and the innovative and outstanding service delivered by the organisation, management and staff on a daily basis,” Cr Munroe said. The award recognises overall excellence in the performance of the facility in 2014, taking into consideration business and strategic planning, marketing, customer service, human resource management, innovation, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. “The $30+ million redevelopment of Aqualink Box Hill has already exceeded expectations, with a record number of patrons frequenting the facility,” Cr Munroe said. A huge thank you to patrons and members! Management at Aqualink Box Hill would like to thank everyone who visited the centre in 2014. From the regular gym, group fitness and aquatic users through to the parents who enrol their kids in swim lessons or visitors to the Aqualink Café – there are so many people who helped us achieve this fantastic award. Aqualink Box Hill reopened in December 2013 with five heated swimming spaces, including outdoor and indoor 25m pools, a dive pool, a family-friendly water-play area with a splash pad and large tipping bucket, as well as a spa, sauna and a warm-water pool that can be used for injury rehabilitation. Whitehorse Sports Awards nominations closing soon If you know an outstanding sportsperson, club, team, coach, volunteer or school, be sure to get your award nomination in by the closing date of 28 August 2015. The Aqualink team at the Aquatics Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. There are more than 120 group fitness classes conducted each week at the facility, an expansive 700m² gymnasium, a crèche, a contemporary style café, and a modern sports stadium with three multi-purpose courts for social and competitive basketball, netball, badminton, table tennis and futsal. offer reciprocal access at no additional cost. Depending on your membership category, an Aqualink membership now gives you access to a combined 1100m2 of gymnasium space, seven heated pools, six group fitness studios and more than 220 group fitness classes each week across both centres. Awards are given to sportspeople who achieve remarkable results in their sports as well as putting something positive back into the sport. For more information on Aqualink services or membership, visit www.aqualink.com.au or phone AQBH on 9898 2099 or AQN on 9878 4576 and connect with us on Facebook. • Junior Sportsperson of the Year* Aqualink Box Hill – Surrey Drive, Box Hill Aqualink Nunawading – Fraser Place, Forest Hill Double the fun! Get into golf at Morack Winter is no time to put the clubs away – and with heated driving range bays, keen golfers can now tee off in comfort. If you’re a new or inexperienced golfer, now is the time to give golf a go and get ready for summer! You don’t even need your own equipment. Simply visit Morack any day to take advantage of the free hire clubs on the course after midday and on the range at any time of day. This offer provides a great family activity idea for those who haven’t thought about hitting the course because they don’t have all the gear. The free club hire offer is on until 30 November 2015. SHOOT FOR $20,000 Hundreds of guests are already practising their swing for the exciting Hole in One Shootout competition. Amateur golfers have a chance to win $20,000 for an ace on the 10th hole at Morack’s annual Open Day on Monday 2 November 2015. To qualify for the competition, purchase Award categories: • Sportsperson of the Year • Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability • Volunteer of the Year • Sports Club of the Year • Team of the Year • Coach of the Year (Whitehorse-based clubs) • School Award Members of AQBH also have access to Aqualink Nunawading (AQN) so it’s double the fun if you hold an Aqualink membership. Both leisure facilities FREE CLUB HIRE AND HEATED RANGE BAYS There are many dedicated people involved in running a sporting club, so the annual awards program also recognises excellence in club management and the behind-thescene efforts of club volunteers. a large bucket of balls on the driving range from now until 1 November 2015. After registering your details, you will receive a numbered ball to hit at the range target. If you hit your ball closest to the target that day you will qualify to participate in the Hole in One Shootout. In the event that a hole in one is not achieved, a consolation prize valued at $1200 will be awarded to nearest the pin winner during the shootout. Entry is free when purchasing a large bucket of balls on the driving range at Morack. For more details including terms and conditions, phone Morack on 9801 4479 or visit www.morackgolf.com.au *Under the age of 18 at 1 January 2015 To be eligible for an award, nominees must live in, attend school or be a member of a sporting club within Whitehorse. Unless otherwise stated, nominations should be based on achievements from the past year (September 2014 to August 2015). The awards presentation will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2015. For more information, phone the Administration Officer in the Arts and Recreation Development Department on 9262 6333 or visit www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/WhitehorseSports-Awards.html Sustainability AUGUST 2015 5 Sustainability Spotlight on RSPCA Victoria With Whitehorse Business Week just around the corner, the Whitehorse News is profiling this year’s winning business from the Whitehorse Sustainability Awards. RSPCA Victoria took out the Sustainable Business and Innovation Award category for installing a sub-surface wetland system capable of recycling up to 80 per cent of water (up to 6,000L) used on a daily basis to wash dog kennels. Here’s what the RSPCA told us about their water-saving project: How did sustainability become a focus for RSPCA Victoria? At the time we began planning to replace facilities that were over 60 years old in some parts, Victoria was in a significant drought. RSPCA uses lots of water on a daily basis to wash down kennels, clean facilities and in normal operations, so we needed to do something significant to reduce our water consumption. How did the idea for the sub-surface wetland system come about? The sub-surface wetland we selected was modelled on a technology used on King Island in Australia as well as in overseas locations. The system recycles 80 per cent of the water per cycle and then tops up the 20 per cent with rain water harvesting from our roofs. The water from the system is used to wash down our facilities and irrigate our gardens and rain water is used directly to top up the system and flush toilets in the building. What is your advice to other businesses who are thinking of implementing sustainability practices or policies? First, success breeds success! Once we had started on the sustainability path, we were able to gather momentum for other initiatives as projects were implemented and people started to get behind the initiatives. Second, find a great consultant. There are very good consultants available that bring passion and practical ideas that can be implemented on many levels. Third, tackle one project or initiative at a time, Free x-ray recycling proves a hit R esidents have recycled an impressive 672 kilograms of x-ray films during the first six months of Council’s free x-ray recycling service. X-rays contain chemicals in the film used to develop them. In landfills these chemicals can contaminate the leachate (liquid run off at landfills), making them a hazardous waste. From left, Greg O'Brien, RSPCA Victoria Executive Manager Corporate Services and Whitehorse Mayor Cr Andrew Munroe. do it well and then move on. Trying to make changes in multiple areas at once can be too much change for an organisation. Finally, organise and support an environmental committee within your organisation. The people who are keen to support this will come to the fore and then all you have to do is ensure they are supported. Whitehorse Sustainability Awards The annual awards acknowledge local individuals, schools, businesses and community groups for their efforts in leading sustainable lifestyles. For information on how to make your business more sustainable, phone Council on 9262 6333 or visit www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/Sustainable-Business.html Reuse and Recycling on the rise in Whitehorse T his year has seen another significant increase in residents making the most of Council’s range of recycling services beyond the yellow-lidded kerbside bins alone. Earlier this year, Council introduced a new free drop off x-ray film recycling service allowing residents to dispose of x-rays they no longer require at convenient locations across the municipality. X-ray films from MRI and CT scans can be recycled as well as general X-ray films. Renew Kerbside Collection and Drop Off Day Ring and Book Hard Waste Collection X-ray films also contain a small amount of silver which is fully recovered as part of the recycling process. They are processed in an EPA-licensed refinery based in Melbourne, with the extracted silver reused for a variety of purposes such as jewellery, silver plating of utensils, electrical components and film manufacture. This annual program gives residents a chance to redistribute unwanted but useable household items that might otherwise end up in landfill. There were 32,725 bookings for Council’s Ring and Book Hard Waste Collection service in financial year 2014/15 – an increase of 5 per cent from the previous year. The x-ray recycling bins are located at: In May 2015, residents recycled 53.26 tonnes of reusable items such as electronics, whitegoods and furniture at the Renew Drop Off Day. This was a 40.5 per cent increase in items from last year. Currently, 30 per cent of the waste collected through this service is recycled and diverted from landfill. After collection, recyclable items such as whitegoods, metals and mattresses are removed from the loads and sent for recycling. •W hitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre, Vermont South (please hand x-ray films directly to the weighbridge staff) • Forest Hill Customer Service Centre •B ox Hill Customer Service Centre The Renew Kerbside Collection diverted 79.15 tonnes of household goods from landfill, or 9.87kg per participating household – a 41 per cent increase from last year. Renew program •N unawading Customer Service Centre For details on all of Council’s recycling services, phone 9262 6333 or visit www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/waste-recycling.html Council’s contractor treats all x-rays and patient packets as confidential documents. X-ray films currently contribute to the 5 per cent of hazardous waste that the average Whitehorse household disposes of in their rubbish bin. For more details about the service, phone 9262 6333 or visit www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/X-ray-Recycling.html Residents are reminded they must ring and book their hard waste collections, and not place items out on the kerbside until they receive a “booked” sticker in the mail. You can help increase recycling through this service by informing Council if you have any e-waste or bundled branches in your collection at the time of booking. 53.26 tonnes of reusable items dropped off Hard waste collection 79.15 tonnes of household goods diverted from landfill 32,725 bookings with 30 per cent of items recycled 6 Family and health AUGUST 2015 Homelessness in Whitehorse E very year, Council receives a small number of reports of homelessness from residents or staff working in the municipality’s parks, gardens or public spaces. Homelessness can present in the community in a variety of ways, with some people “couch surfing” and others “sleeping rough” in parks or cars. “The circumstances that led to these people finding themselves homeless vary greatly and are often diverse and complex,” Neil said. There is a common perception that homelessness is mostly attributed to young people, yet this is not the case. Homelessness is not linked to any particular demographic group in Whitehorse or across the state. “They can stem from job insecurity, domestic violence, relationship breakdowns, mental health issues, or drug and alcohol addiction.” Neil Rogers, Council’s Community Development Officer, Health and Family Services, said over his 15 years of responding to reports of people sleeping rough in Whitehorse, he had met a wide variety of people ranging from 16 to 78 years of age. “Upon receiving a notification, I’ll investigate by undertaking a site visit, often liaising with the homeless person and referring them to an appropriate state-wide homelessness service,” he said. Receive all the latest on local family events, programs, immunisation sessions, forums, maternal and child health updates and information on parenting youth sent directly to your smart phone. Council is now using a free app called TIQBIZ to communicate with local parents, grandparents and carers. Download the app at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Parent-Resources.html If you identify a potentially homeless person sleeping rough, you can report the matter to Neil Rogers on 9262 6477 or email [email protected] 5-star food safety focus Plans progress at old school site M idori Japanese Take Away is in the spotlight this month for achieving 5 stars for best practice in food safety standards. C Find out which local restaurants have a 5-star rating in Council’s free online guide at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Food-Hygiene-System.html In June, Council announced its purchase of the former school site for $6 million to enable the development of a Community Hub. The new facility will accommodate community services currently at Silver Grove, in addition to others that respond to community need into the future. The existing heritage building will be retained and refurbished. The guide covers local restaurants, cafes, takeaway shops, bakeries and delicatessens, as well as hotels, aged and childcare facilities and hospitals. It is put together as part of Council’s 5-Star Food Hygiene Assessment System, which evaluates standards for food premises handling perishable and potentially hazardous foods. All food businesses that achieve 5 stars are listed in an annual booklet and go in the running for the Food Premises of the Year award. For more details on the program, phone Environmental Health on 9262 6197. Spotlight on... Midori Japanese Take Away Business type: Takeaway Location: 4A Gardenia Street, Blackburn Trading hours: Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, 12 noon-7pm and Friday, 12 noon-8pm ouncil is working towards the development of a new Community Hub at the former Nunawading Primary School site over the next three years, but before this can go ahead you will notice quite a bit of activity taking place. Tasks to be commenced over the coming weeks include: • removal of graffiti from the heritage building • a detailed survey of the existing conditions of the site and adjacent streets • maintenance work on the grassed areas • removal of dumped rubbish • removal of a number of trees that are in poor health. The purchase and upgrade of this neglected open space and heritage building by Council is exciting and will benefit our residents and provide a well utilised community hub. For more information about the removal of rubbish or vegetation from the site, please contact Council’s Manager Parkwide, Nigel Brown on 9262 6222 or email [email protected] Phone: 9894 3955 Parent Info Forum Living Autism: Time for You Being a parent is never an easy task but parenting a child with Autism can make it unimaginably more challenging. In this Parent Information Forum, Jo White, counsellor and special education teacher, will discuss the difficult journey many parents face after their child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This forum aims to help support parents with a child facing a new or recent diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, offering core strategies and support networks for parents with the theme “Why fit in… when you were born to stand out?!” When: Wednesday 16 September, 7.30pm-9.30pm Where: Waratah Room, Whitehorse Centre, rear of 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Bookings essential: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Parent-Information-Forums.html Cost: $2 gold coin donation payable on the night For more detail, phone Council’s Parent Resource Officer Molly Block on 9262 6175 or email [email protected] Please note unfortunately we are unable to accommodate children at this forum. AUGUST IMMUNISATIONS Council provides free vaccinations against specific infectious diseases for children from birth to 16 yearsof-age and a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults. No appointments required. For more details, phone Council’s Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197 or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Immunisation.html Whitehorse Civic Centre (Willis Room), 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading • 4, 21 and 26 August – 9.15am-10.45am • 13 August – 6pm-7.30pm Box Hill South Family Centre 1228A Riversdale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South • 5 and 27 August – 9.15am-10.45am • 20 August – 6pm-7.30pm Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North • 19 August – 9.15am-10.45am • 25 August – 6pm-7.30pm Vermont South Community House Karobran Drive, Vermont South • 11 August – 9.15am-10.45am Young people AUGUST 2015 7 Top creative talent honoured B udding young filmmakers and writers were celebrated at a recent special event at Box Hill Community Arts Centre. On Friday 19 June a screening night was held for the Paper and Popcorn Short Film and Story competition, which gives young people an opportunity to showcase their talents to the community. The screening night was a fun event where filmmakers got to see their works on the silver screen, a selection of stories were read out by authors and funds were raised for the Sanctuary Australia Foundation. Yet again the FReeZa competition attracted a high standard of films and stories submitted by local young people. The judging panel included Jenna Rosenow who plays Amber on the TV series Neighbours. And the winners are… Authors: Dinelle Hettiarachchi, Sophia Field and Emmeline Drummond Films: The Final Outcome, Give me a Clue and Lights Out Cyber safety and young people I n today’s digital age, threats to security and privacy have never been more prevalent. Story winner Article by the Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee • Collect the evidence (copies of the conversations) • If it continues, contact the police. Nowadays all a hacker has to do is offer something free to download, with a hidden virus, and they can wreak havoc on your machine and access your personal details. However it is always easier to be immunised against the plague than it is to treat it. With that in mind, here are some handy tips: Even with the pinnacle of virus protection, the weakest point of technology will always be humans. • Be careful when sharing private information Cyber bullying takes many forms, such as abusive or hurtful messages, intimidation to do something you don’t want to do, exclusion online, gossip, and sharing private or hurtful videos and images online. Once you know what cyber bullying looks like you can take proactive steps to defeating it. These steps include: • Talk to someone you trust straight away • Don’t retaliate or respond – they might use it against you • Block the bully and change your privacy settings • Report the abuse to the service and get others to as well • Exercise restraint when uploading and sharing photos • Don’t respond to emails or messages while angry • Don't reply to messages from cyber bullies • Set up your privacy options to suit you. If you are having a hard time with cyber bullying, or life in general, feel free to visit Youth ConneXions located at Suite 2, Level 1, Box Hill Centre, Box Hill (enter from the mall and take the lift next to Platform 3). The centre is open from 1pm-5pm each weekday. Alternatively, you can phone Youth ConneXions on 9898 9340. helping students soar Encouraging results from a pilot program to help students develop important life skills have led to the pilot being expanded this year. Piloted at two local schools, the “Triple R - Robust, Resilient, Ready to Go” program was designed to strengthen children’s positive thinking to manage life transitions such as moving on to high school. As part of the program, pupils took part in activities based on mindfulness and learnt other strategies to assist children to manage friendships, new beginnings, cope with worries, make decisions and understand their emotions and reactions. A preliminary evaluation by Monash University showed very encouraging results. Across participating schools, there is a trend towards increased mindfulness skills and a decrease in emotional symptoms which can impact upon well-being, school attendance and academic engagement. New groups of students from Wattle Park Primary School and Roberts McCubbin Primary School are now completing the program and participants from 2014 are receiving booster sessions each term. The Triple R program also included training for school staff and information sessions for parents, which were well attended. Topics covered were anxiety, mindfulness and resilience. A handbook is being developed so that other schools can replicate the program. The Whitehorse School Focused Youth Service is funding CatholicCare to deliver the program. For more details, phone the Whitehorse School Focused Youth Service Coordinator Kodie Webb on 9262 6374 or email [email protected] Building Resilience in Adolescents PARENT INFORMATION FORUM Building resilience is an important part of adolescent development. When young people are resilient, they cope better with difficult situations. Research conducted by Resilient Youth Australia on more than 17,000 young people has painted a clear picture of the strengths and vulnerabilities of young people, as well as what we can all do to promote great lives for our kids. Resilient Youth Australia Director and clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller will share research insights and explore how parents can assist their child to build resilience at the September Parent Information Forum. When: Tuesday 1 September, 7.30pm-9.30pm Where: Willis Room, Whitehorse Centre, rear of 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: $10 payable on the night. Bookings essential: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Parent-Information-Forums.html For more details, phone Council’s Parent Resource Officer Molly Block on 9262 6175 or email [email protected] Unfortunately children cannot be accommodated at the forum. Winners of the film category Young Person of the Month O livia Bottomley is Whitehorse’s Young Person of the Month for August thanks to her incredible achievements in musical theatre both in and outside of her school. The 18-year-old Box Hill North resident is a member of the Young Australian Broadway Chorus (YABC) and earlier this year toured in the United States, performing in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and New York. She also performed in Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and in Alice in Wonderland at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Olivia’s achievements in musical theatre at Koonung Secondary College have seen her star in the main role in the school musical The Addams Family this year and in principle roles in previous school musicals Grease and Urinetown. A typical week for Olivia includes study, homework, school musical rehearsals, singing lessons, YABC rehearsals and other musical rehearsals. Up until recently she also played netball with the Blackburn Burners and in the Interschool hockey team (twice becoming state champions) until her school and performance commitments became too much. Despite her busy schedule, Olivia was elected Vice Captain of her school. According to her teachers, Olivia is conscientious and well-mannered and always strives for the best. She is a talented singer and performer who relishes the opportunity to explore new challenges and is regarded as trustworthy, reliable and respectful by her peers and is always willing to devote time to help others. Do you know an outstanding young person? Nominate them for Council’s Young Person of the Month Award. Monthly winners receive a JB Hi-Fi voucher in recognition of their achievements and will feature in the Whitehorse News. For a nomination form, phone 9262 6333 or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Young-Person-Award.html 8 Whitehorse Busin AUGUST 2015 Get connected at Although the business world is constantly changing, one of the keys to success has remained constant and that is “connections”. The connections your business has with its customers, the community, digital and online, and with other organisations, is something that will always help accelerate you to success. Offering fantastic networking opportunities and educational events, the Whitehorse Business Week is returning for its 15th year from 10-14 August. Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe said six events will be held throughout the week, each focusing on a different topic to get your business connected and give it a competitive edge. Themes for this year’s program include business online, creating a high performance environment, marketing, economics and investment and the future of business. Come along to the highlight event, the 2015 Women in Business Luncheon and learn to live and lead more bravely by Margie Warrrell, an international thought leader in human potential. Margie is the founding CEO of Global Courage, a women’s leadership organisation and is an advocate for gender equality and empowering women to become more influential catalysts for change. Whitehorse Business Week 2015 is a must attend for any business owner or representative. To make a booking or for more information, phone 9262 6333 or visit wbiz.com.au GOLD SponsorS OUr SPONSORS Silver Sponsor bronze Sponsor Margie Warrell Joshua Morse Accountants w Program Business Strategies for Online Success The Tomorrow and Beyond of Business Business Dinner Business Dinner When: Monday 10 August, 5.45pm-8pm Where: Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: $55 When: Tuesday 11 August, 5.45pm-8pm Where: The Point, Level 1, Building BC, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Cost: $55 Speaker: Bernadette Schwerdt, online entrepreneur, author, founder and managing director of The Australian School of Copywriting Speaker: Morris Miselowski, Business Futurist Discover how Australia’s hottest online entrepreneurs turned their ideas into millions and how you can too. Whether you’re looking to build a global online business, or want to sell more of what you’ve got online, this keynote session by Bernadette Schwerdt, author of the new book, Secrets of Online Entrepreneurs, is for you. Above, Bernadette Schwerdt, Right Morris Miselowski In today’s hyper‐connected world, the pace of innovation and change has never been faster. This business dinner will offer an insight into the future of business and the trends that promise to make the biggest impacts. Morris Miselowski is one of the world’s leading futurists and thought leaders. He uses his unique foresights to look at how the world will evolve, what its impact on business will be, and how this will affect our everyday lives. Women in Business Expo and Luncheon 'Lead with Courage and Resilience' Economic and Investment Breakfast Business Breakfast Expo and Luncheon When: Wednesday 12 August Expo: 11am-12 noon, Lunch: 12 noon-2pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: $65 Speaker: Margie Warrell, international thought leader in human potential, author and coach Bestselling author, Forbes columnist, leadership coach and media commentator, Margie Warrell will be the keynote presenter at this year’s Whitehorse Business Week Women in Business Luncheon. Margie is an international thought leader in human potential that is passionate about empowering people to engage in bigger conversations and lead more purposeful lives. Her keynote presentation is sure to get you inspired and thinking about how you can live and lead more bravely. As well as attending the luncheon, ensure you enjoy the Women in Business Expo at 11am to celebrate the diversity of female business leaders in Whitehorse. When: Thursday 13 August, 7.30am-9am Where: The Point, Level 1, Building BC, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwoo Cost: $55 Speaker: Tom Elliott, finance/media commentato and radio host Inspirational and experienced business and finance expert Tom Elliott was a co-founder o MM&E Capital Limited, and has successfull managed the day to day affairs of both the company and its various funds under management since investing began in July 2002. Not only is he an expert in the finance field, he is currently the drive-time host on Melbourne radio station 3AW. This business breakfast will give you an insight into the current economic conditions and what this means for your business. Right, Tom Elliott ness Week 2015 AUGUST 2015 Lead with Courage and Resilience M or d of ly argie Warrell wants to empower you to lead a more purposeful life and engage in bigger conservations. The bestselling author, leadership coach and media commentator is sharing her secrets to success and maintaining motivation at the Whitehorse Business Week Women in Business Luncheon. Founding CEO of Global Courage, a women’s leadership development organisation, Margie is a passionate advocate for gender equality and empowering women. Here’s what Margie told us about succeeding in the business world: What are some of the common challenges facing women in business today? From unconscious bias to negative female stereotypes to the lack of affordable childcare, Australian women face a myriad of challenges in creating successful businesses and careers. That said, none are insurmountable and there is also a lot of great things going for women as the increasing recognition on the value of gender diversity fuels initiatives to help more women stay in the workforce and move up into more senior leadership roles. However to seize these opportunities and overcome the hurdles along the way, we have to believe in ourselves and value of what we have to contribute. Doing so builds resilience and helps us put ourselves “out there”, taking courageous risks and standing up for ourselves when needed. In short, we’ve got to doubt ourselves much less and back ourselves more. What can women do to empower each other in the business world? I think we owe it to each other to ‘lift as we climb’ - something I’ve written and spoken about often. That can take many forms. An encouraging word to someone who is unsure of themselves, making that introduction, writing a recommendation, sharing a helpful resource or putting in a good word for someone. What does it mean to you to “lead with courage and resilience”? It’s my passionate belief that courageous action lies at the heart of every worthwhile endeavour. That is, laying our vulnerability on the line for something that is more important than our pride or ego. And so I believe that we cannot be effective leaders – of ourselves or others – unless we are willing to take risks, say what we feel needs to be said and do what we believe needs to be done (however scary!). and Bruce Saward from Saward Dawson Chartered with Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Andrew. od 9 Creative Marketing Business Workshop When: Thursday 13 August, 7pm-9pm Where: Box Hill Institute, Nelson Road, Box Hill Cost: $30 Workshop facilitators: Michael Mitchener from MM Creative Business and Dominique Musico from Miss Musico Communications This workshop shows you how to manage your digital web presence, best represent your business and brand, and how, with live demonstrations, to integrate your web presence and email database with the most appropriate social media and electronic communication tools for your business to connect with customers and prospects. *This workshop is run by the Box Hill Institute, to book phone: 8892 2002 Above, Leigh Russell Creating a High Performance Environment Sponsor Lunch When: Friday 14 August, 12 noon-2pm Where: Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: $55 Speaker: Leigh Russell, organisational development specialist and Foxtel’s Coach on The Recruit Further enhance the performance of your business by creating a high functioning workplace environment. At this business luncheon, Leigh Russell will share her experience and expertise in developing and delivering culture and wellbeing strategies to get the most out of you and the people you work with. Leigh’s presentation will focus on leadership and personal development, and cover strategies you can implement in your own workplace to create a high performance environment. But resilience is also essential because let’s face it, life doesn’t always go to plan and setbacks, disappointments and miss-steps are inevitable. Learning how to interpret our failures and setbacks in ways that enable us to learn the valuable lessons and then move on more intelligently is vital. So too is not taking rejection or criticism too personally, failing fast, and dealing with difficult people (because let’s face it, there are plenty of them!). Margie Warrell's top five tips for businesses • Stay focused and be willing to say no to the good to keep space for the great. It’s easy to get spread too thin and say yes to every good opportunity, offer or invite that comes along. But if you want to create something special, you have to be clear about what it is so you can say no to the many things that could pull you off course. •R each out and connect with people whenever you get the chance. Nothing builds a business faster, particularly in the beginning, than a strong network of personal relationships. • Ask for support. Most people are happy to help you but they need to know how. Don’t deprive them of that opportunity. • Don’t make rejection mean that you don’t have value to add. Look for anything it can teach you and press on. • Do one thing every day outside your comfort zone. As I wrote in my latest book Brave, we build bravery every time we act with it. Doing something small every day that stretches you, even a little, builds your “courage muscles” for the times you really need to dig deep! 10 Cycle Safe Community AUGUST 2015 It’s a Two Way Street Can you see yourself in these images? We all like to believe we’re safe on the roads, but the fact is that a road incident can happen to anyone. Your actions can make a difference, which is why Council has joined forces with the Amy Gillett Foundation to promote the importance of cyclists and motorists sharing roads and paths safely. Cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on our roads because they don’t have the same protection that a vehicle provides to drivers and passengers. They therefore suffer more serious injuries if involved in a crash. Vulnerable road users were involved in almost one third of all road injuries and deaths in Whitehorse during 2009-2013. Whitehorse City Council (along with many other councils and shires across the country) is using resources from the Cycle Safe Community program, designed by the Amy Gillett Foundation, to ensure consistent messages about road safety are embedded in the Australian community. Council will be using the key messages featured in the graphics on this page and other resources at events and in media publications to remind the Whitehorse community that bike riders, pedestrians, drivers and motor bike riders are all legitimate road users and we all need to show mutual respect. Some of Council’s transport events and programs targeting schools, businesses and community groups include: • Ride to Work Day • Ride to School Day • Bike Education programs • Bike maintenance workshops • Bike It Know and obey the road rules For more information about Council’s Safe, Sustainable and Active Transport programs, phone 9262 6333 or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ Sustainable-Transport.html • CycleWise • Transit •K eeping Safe and Mobile •W iser Driver Further details about the Cycle Safe Community program is available at www.amygillett.org.au • L 2P, and so much more. 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Disfatevene Sapevate che pellicole per i raggi X non al le imposte comunali dovrebbe telefonare gratuitamente presso un Centro servizi alla le domande per i Contributi devono essere buttate nel vostro bidone Comune per discutere di opzioni alternative. clientele del Comune (Council Customer comunitari. Sedifate di un gruppo della spazzatura casa?parte Disfatevene Sapevate che le pellicole per i raggi X onon Service Centre) afornisce Box Hill, Forest Hill gratuitamente un Centro alla no-profit chepresso serviziservizi alla devono essere buttate nel vostro bidone Nunawading. clientele del Comune (Council potete Customer Comunità di Whitehorse avere della spazzatura di casa? Disfatevene Service a Box Hill, Forest Hill o diritto Centre) a un presso contributo. Contattate gratuitamente un Centro servizi allail Nunawading. Comune maggiori informazioni. clientele delper Comune (Council Customer Service Centre) a Box Hill, Forest Hill o Nunawading. 聯絡市政府 If you require interpreting assistance to contact Council, phone the free Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Tell the operator the language you speak and then ask to be connected to Whitehorse City Council on (03) 9262 6333. 如果你聯絡市政府需要口 譯幫助,請致電免費的翻 譯與傳譯服務,電話: 131 450。告訴接線員你所 說的語言,然後要求接通 Whitehorse市政府電話 (03) 9262 6333。 商務周活動,内容包括營 地商業業主受邀參加白馬市 銷、經濟與環境、在綫商務、創 每月最新資訊 月市政府將在環球圣節上舉 商務周活動,内容包括營 造高效環境等系列講座,還包括 辦多元文化社區慶祝活動, 銷、經濟與環境、在綫商務、創 女性經商博覽會和午餐會。詳情 地商業業主受邀參加白馬市 時間為3月15日星期天中午12點 造高效環境等系列講座,還包括 見第8-9頁。如需翻譯協助,請致 商務周活動,内容包括營 至下午5點,地點在納納瓦丁市 女性經商博覽會和午餐會。詳情 電市政府。 銷、經濟與環境、在綫商務、創 政中心草坪上,地址:379-397 見第8-9頁。如需翻譯協助,請致 造高效環境等系列講座,還包括 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading。歡 八月底或九月初本市各地的物業業主將 電市政府。 女性經商博覽會和午餐會。詳情 迎大家來欣賞精彩的世界音樂舞蹈 收到他們的年度地稅單。地稅將用於爲 見第8-9頁。如需翻譯協助,請致 表演,屆時有美食、社區攤位、免 社區提供100多項服務,包括居家及社 八月底或九月初本市各地的物業業主將 電市政府。 費畫臉譜、乘坐游戲、蹦蹦城堡、 區照護、母嬰健康服務、維護道路、人 收到他們的年度地稅單。地稅將用於爲 行道和運動場等。有困難繳付地稅的物 文化游戲,還有小尼克、探險者朵 社區提供100多項服務,包括居家及社 八月底或九月初本市各地的物業業主將 業業主應該致電市政府商量其它繳稅 區照護、母嬰健康服務、維護道路、人 拉、蒂亞戈加油中的人物出場! 收到他們的年度地稅單。地稅將用於爲 選項。 行道和運動場等。有困難繳付地稅的物 社區提供100多項服務,包括居家及社 業業主應該致電市政府商量其它繳稅 區照護、母嬰健康服務、維護道路、人 選項。 行道和運動場等。有困難繳付地稅的物 業業主應該致電市政府商量其它繳稅 選項。 मासिक अपडेट Αύγουστο/νωρίς τον Σεπτέμβριο. Τα τέλη βοηθούν στην παροχή περισσοτέρων από 100 υπηρεσιών TΚαικοινότητα την Κυριακή 29 Μαρτίου στην συμπεριλαμβανομένων Αύγουστο/νωρίς τον Σεπτέμβριο. Τα τέληφροντίδας βοηθούν στο σπίτι και περισσοτέρων στηνμας κοινότητα, υγείας και συναντήσετε στο από Sustainable Food στην παροχή 100 παιδιών υπηρεσιών μητέρων, της συντήρησης δρόμων, στην συμπεριλαμβανομένων φροντίδας andκοινότητα Wine Fair από τις 10πμπεζοδρομίων μέχρι Αύγουστο/νωρίς Σεπτέμβριο. Τα τέληπληρωτής βοηθούν και γηπέδων, καιτον άλλων. Οποιοσδήποτε στο στην κοινότητα, υγείας παιδιών τιςσπίτι 4μμκαι στο Δημαρχείο του Box Hill,και στην παροχή περισσοτέρων απόδυσκολίες 100 υπηρεσιών τελών που τυχόν αντιμετωπίζει μητέρων, της συντήρησης δρόμων, πεζοδρομίων 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Το στην κοινότητα συμπεριλαμβανομένων στην πληρωμήκαι των τελώνΟποιοσδήποτε του θα πρέπειφροντίδας να και γηπέδων, άλλων. πληρωτής πανηγύρι θα παρουσιάσει επίδειξη στο σπίτι και στην κοινότητα, παιδιών και τηλεφωνήσει τοναντιμετωπίζει Δήμο για ναυγείας συζητήσει τελών που τυχόν δυσκολίες μητέρων, της συντήρησης δρόμων, πεζοδρομίων μαγειρικής, διαγωνισμούς, βιώσιμο εναλλακτικές επιλογές. στην πληρωμή των τελών του θα πρέπει να και γηπέδων,κρασί και άλλων. Οποιοσδήποτε φαγητό, καιγια προϊόντα γιαπληρωτής δοκιμή τηλεφωνήσει Δήμο νατοσυζητήσει Γνωρίζατε ότι τον δεναντιμετωπίζει θα πρέπει φιλμ των ακτινών τελών που τυχόν δυσκολίες και αγορά, δραστηριότητες παιδιών και εναλλακτικές επιλογές. να πετάγεται κάδο απορριμμάτων; πετάξτε στην πληρωμήστον των τελών του θα πρέπει να άλλα. τα δωρεάνότι στο Κέντρο Υπηρεσιών Πελατών Γνωρίζατε δεν θα πρέπει φιλμ των ακτινών τηλεφωνήσει τον Δήμο για νατοσυζητήσει του Δήμουοιστο Boxκάδο Hill, απορριμμάτων; στο Forest Hill ή πετάξτε στο να πετάγεται στον Επίσης αιτήσεις για κοινοτικές εναλλακτικές επιλογές. Nunawading. τα δωρεάν στο Κέντρο Υπηρεσιών Πελατών Επιχορηγήσεις θα ανοίξουν τον Μάρτιο. Γνωρίζατε ότι δεν θα πρέπει το φιλμ των ακτινών του Δήμου στο Box Hill, στο Forest Hill ή στο είστε με ομάδα μη κερδοσκοπικού ναΑν πετάγεται στον κάδο απορριμμάτων; πετάξτε Nunawading. που παρέχει υπηρεσίες ταχαρακτήρα δωρεάν στο Κέντρο Υπηρεσιών Πελατών του Δήμου στο Box Hill, στοWhitehorse Forest Hill ή στο στην Κοινότητα του Nunawading. μπορεί να δικαιούστε επιχορήγηση. CONTACT COUNCIL 本 本 本 ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΣΤΕ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΔΗΜΟ Αν χρειάζεστε βοήθεια διερμηνέα για να επικοινωνήσετε με το Δήμο, καλέστε τη δωρεάν Υπηρεσία Μετάφρασης και Διερμηνείας στο 131 450. Πείτε στον τηλεφωνητή τη γλώσσα που μιλάτε και μετά ζητήστε να συνδεθείτε με το Δήμο του Whitehorse στο (03) 9262 6333. स्ा स्ा इ स्ा मासिक अपडे अपडे नीय मासिक टट व्ापारों के मासिकों को Whitehorse Business Week (व्ाइट्ॉि सिजनि में सनमं सको रित ि महीने काउं सिलवीक) Nunawading नीय के मासिकों मासिक अपडे ट्ैव्ापारों ककया जाता , इिमें माकके टटं ग , अ््थ Civic Centre lawns, 379-397 Whitehorse Business Week व्वस्ा औरसिजनि पया्थ व रण, ऑनिाइन व्ापार, (व्ाइट्ॉि वीक) में सनमं स रित Whitehorse Road, Nunawading पर नीय व्ापारों के का मासिकों उच्च प्रदर्थ न वािे पररिर सनमा्थ णको करने ककया जाता ्ै , इिमें माकके टटं ग , अ््थ रसववार 15 मार्क को िोपहर 12 बजे िे Whitehorse Business Week िे िमिस्धित अिग-अिग काय्थ र ािाएँ , और व्वस्ा पया्थतक व रण, ऑनिाइन व्ापार, ले कर शामऔर 5सिजनि बजे गलोबल फीएसट पर (व्ाइट्ॉि वीक) सनमं ससिजनि) रित Women Business (वूका ममेंै नसनमा्थ इन ण उच्च प्रदर्थ नinवािे पररिर करने ककया जाता ्ैसअिग-अिग ,ककृइिमें माककेििंाय टटं ,रअ््थ - , और हमारे बहु-िां सतक िमु िमारोह एकि-पो (प्रदर्थ न ी) त्ा चगका रासमि िे िमिस्धित काय्थ ािाएँ व्वस्ा और पया्थ व रण, ऑनिाइन व्ापार, मना रही है । ककृ पया पधारें और सवश्व िं गीत ्ै । और असधिक सववरण के सिए पृ ष्ठ 8-9 Women in Business (वू मै न इन सिजनि) उच्च प्रदर्थ न वािे पररिर का सनमा्थ ण करने दे ख ें । यकद आपको अनु व ाद िं ि ं धि ी ि्ायता एवं नकृ त य के रोरक प्रिश्क न ों, मु ह ँ में पानी एकि-पो (प्रदर्थ न ी) त्ा िं च रासमि लाने िे अिग-अिग काय्थ , और चास्ए तोनों,काउं सिि कोकेफोन करें ्ै ।िमिस्धित और असधिक सववरण सिएर पृािाएँ ष्ठ। 8-9 वाले व्ंज िामु िासयक सटालों, सन:शु लक Women in Business (वू म ै न इन सिजनि) दे ख अनु वगादकॉिल, िं िं धि ी िां ि्ायता फेनगरपासिका िें ।पेंयकद टटंग(प्रदर्थ ,आपको झू ों,ी)जम्पं सककृ सतक एकि-पो न त्ाकरदाताओं िं च रासमि में ल आने वािे को अगसत चास्ए तो काउं सिि को फोन करें । ोंतऔर सनक सववरण जूकी सनयि्क ्ैखे केडोरा सिए पृएकिपलोरर ष्ठवार््थ 8-9क के।ल अंऔर याअसधिक सितमिर रुरूआत मेंदि अपने और की ि काको देनगरपासिका यकदसडएगो आपको िं िउपससथिसत ं धििे ीकोि्ायता रेख टिें । गो नोरटि समिें गगो े। अनु रेवािे टिवसवशे केादमाधयम िमु दाय में आने करदाताओं अगसत 100 िे असधिक िे व ाएँ प्रदान करने में मदद समिती आननि लें ! चास्ए तो काउं सिि को फोन करें । के अंत या सितमिर की रुरूआत में अपने वार््थक रे टि नोरटि समिेंगे। रे टि के माधयम िे िमुदाय को नगरपासिका में आने वािे करदाताओं को अगसत 100 िे असधिक िेवाएँ प्रदान करने में मदद समिती के अंत या सितमिर की रुरूआत में अपने वार््थक रे टि नोरटि समिेंगे। रे टि के माधयम िे िमुदाय को 100 असधिक िेवाएँ प्रदान करने में मदद समिती Cậpिेnhật hằng tháng CẬP NHẬT HẰNG THÁNG 您是否知道不應該把X光片扔進生 活垃圾桶裏?Box Hill、Forest Hill和 Nunawading的市政府客服中心可免費 您是否知道不應該把X光片扔進生 然后在3月29日星期天和我們一起參 代爲處理。 活垃圾桶裏?Box Hill、Forest Hill和 加可持續美食佳釀博覽會,時間為上 Nunawading的市政府客服中心可免費 您是否知道不應該把X光片扔進生 午10點至下午4點,地點在博士上市 代爲處理。 活垃圾桶裏?Box Hill、Forest Hill和Road, 政廳,地址:1022 Whitehorse Nunawading的市政府客服中心可免費 Box Hill。博覽會上有烹飪表演、比 代爲處理。 賽、品嘗和購買可持續美食佳釀及其 他產品,還有兒童活動及其他活動。 3月份可開始遞交社區撥款申請。如果 您屬于一個為白馬市社區服務的非盈 利組織,您也許有資格申領撥款。聯 絡市政府了解詳情。 ्ै, इनमें घरे िू एवं िामुदासयक देखरे ख, िाि एवं मातृतव सवास्थय, िड़कों, पगडंसडयों और खेिकू द के दफर 29िामु मार्क को ानोंरसववार का त्ा औरहमारे िेएवं वाएँ ्ैमै ,दइनमें घरेरखरखाव, िू एवं दासयक देभी खरेअसधिक खिाथि , िािBox रासमि ्ैं। सजन करदाताओं को अपने रे टखे ििका HillतवTown Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, मातृ सवास्थय, िड़कों, पगडं सडयों और कू द के भु तान करने करिनाईयों िामना मै दगानों का रखरखाव, त्ाबजे औरिेभीलेअसधिक िेवाएँ Box Hill परमेंिुिमभवत: बह 10 करकाशाम ्ैकरना , इनमेंपड़े घरे, ि ू एवंवैक िामु दासयक देखकी रे खचचा्थ , िािकरने एवं उ््ें स्पक तरीकों रासमि ्ैं। सजन करदाताओं को अपने रे टि का के 4 बजे तक रलने वाले िु स सथिर खाद्य-पिाथि्क मातृ तवकाउं सवास्थय, िड़कों, पगडंसडयों और खेिकू द के सिए सिि को फोन करना चास्ए। भुगतान करनेमेमें िामना ले िमभवत: (िसटे नेबकरिनाईयों ल फूभी ड एंअसधिक डका वाइन मैएवं दानोंवाइन का रखरखाव, त्ा और िेवाएँ करना पड़े, उ््ें वै्ैकस्पक तरीकों की चचा्थ करने के कया आपको पता कक आपको एकि-रे कफ्म फे यर) ्ैंमें। भाग लें। इि मेलकोे मेंअपने खाना रासमि सजन करदाताओं रे टपकाने ि का कोकी सिए काउं सिि को फोन करना चास्ए। के , कूप्रसतयोसगताएँ ान में न्ीं कनानचास्ए। इनका भुअपने गतानसघर करने मेंड़ेद िमभवत: करिनाईयों िामना प्रिश्क नयाँ ,फें नमू े केकातौर पर सनपटान Box Hill, Forest Hill एकि-रे याकी Nunawading कया आपको पता ्ै कक आपको कफ्म करना पड़े , उ््ें वै क स्पक तरीकों चचा्थ करने के के खाने के सलए िुससथिर खाद्य-पिाथि्क, वाइन को और काउं सिि िरव्थ िेंटफेंरचास्ए। में सन:रु ्क करें । अपने घर सिि केकिटमर कू ड़ेकोदान में ि न्ीं कना चास्ए। इनका सिए काउं फोन करना उतपाि, बच्ों की गसतसवसधयाँ तथिा और भी सनपटान Box Hill, Forest Hill या Nunawading के कई आपको काय्ककपता लाप्ैशासमल होंगेएकि-रे । कया कक आपको कफ्म को काउं सिि किटमर िरव्थि िेंटर में सन:रु्क करें । अपने घर के कू ड़ेदान में न्ीं फें कना चास्ए। इनका िामुिासयक अनुिान आवेिन (क्युसनटी गांट सनपटान Box Hill, Forest Hill या Nunawading के एपलीके भी िरव्थ मार्कि मेंिेंटखुरलमेंेंगसन:रु े। यदि काउं सिि शन) किटमर ्कआप करें । दकिी लाभ-सनरपेक्ष िमूह का भाग हैं जो वहाइटहॉि क्युसनटी को िेवाएँ प्रिान करता है तो ऐिा हो िकता है दक आप गांट के पात्र हों। और असधक सववरण के सलए काउं सिल िे िंपक्क करें । H T H H Cập nhật hằngThành tháng phố kính mời ội đồng háng Hộicác đồng Thành phố sẽđịa chủ này nhân doanh nghiệp chào mừng các đamời văn vụ phương tham giacộng Tuần lễ Doanh ội đồng Thành phốđồng kính Cập nhật hằng tháng hóa của chúng ta tại Lễ hội Global Fiesta Whitehorse với những sinh hoạt chủ nhân các doanh nghiệp địa vào ngày Chủ nhật 15 Tháng Ba từ 12 vụ đặc biệt như các buổi hội thảo phương tham gia Tuần lễ Doanh ội đồng Thành phố kính mời giờ trưa đến 5với giờ chiều sân tế cỏ Trung chuyên đề về tiếp thị,tại kinh và môi Whitehorse những sinh hoạt chủ nhân các doanh nghiệp địa tâm Sinh hoạt Nunawading số 379-397 trường, doanh vụ trực tuyến, tạo đặc biệt tham như các thảo vụ phương gia buổi Tuầnhội lễ Doanh ra một môi trường hiệu suất cao, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Hãy chuyên đề về tiếp thị, kinh vàđến môi Whitehorse với những sinh tế hoạt cuộc Triễn lãm Phụ nữ trong Doanh trường, doanh vụ trực tuyến, tạo chung vui và thưởng thức các màn trình đặc biệt như các buổi hội thảo nghiệp và Bữa ăn trưa. Hãy xem ra một môi trường hiệu suất cao, diễn sôi động âm nhạc vàkinh khiêu thếmôi chuyên đề về tiếp thị, tếvũ và thêm chi tiết ở các trang 8 và 9. cuộc Triễn lãm Phụ nữ trong Doanh giới, các thức ăn hấp dẫn, các gian hàng trường, doanh vụ trực tuyến, tạoNếu quý vị cần thông dịch viên giúp đỡ nghiệp và vẽ Bữa ănmiễn trưa. Hãy xem cộng đồng, mặt phí, các trò chơi, ra một môi trường hiệu suất cao, xin điện thoại cho Hội đồng Thành thêm chi ởPhụ các trang 8trò vàDoanh 9. Nếu lâu đàiTriễn hơitiết để nhảy nhót, các chơi văn cuộc lãm nữ trong quý vị cần thông dịch viên giúp đỡ phố. nghiệp vàxuất Bữahiện ăn đặc trưa. Hãy hóa và sự biệt củaxem Dora the xin điện thoại Hội đồng thêm tiết ởcho các trang 8 trên vàThành 9.toàn Nếu Explorer của Nick Jr. và Go Go! Nhữngchi người đóng lệ phí nócDiego gia phố. quý cầnsẽthông dịchgiấy viên thànhvịphố nhận được báogiúp đóngđỡ lệ xin điện thoại Hội Thành Những người đóngcho lệ phí nócđồng gia trên toàn phố. thành phố sẽ nhận được giấy báo đóng lệ phí nóc gia hằng năm vào khoảng cuối Tháng Sau đó đến ngàyChín. ChủTiền Nhậtlệ29 Bagiúp hãy Tám/đầu Tháng phítháng nóc gia tham gia cùng chúng tôi tại Hội chợ Thức cung cấpgiahơn 100năm dịchvào vụ khoảng cho cộng đồng bao phí nóc hằng cuối Tháng ăn vàchăm Rượusóc Trường 10đồng, giờ sáng đến gồm nhàtồn và từ cộng y tếgiúp mẫu Tám/đầu Thángtại Chín. Tiền lệ phí nóc gia 4 giờtuchiều tại Tòa Thị chính Box chơi Hill, thể 1022 nhi, bổhơn đường lốivụ đi cho bộ, sân cung cấp 100xá, dịch cộng đồng bao Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Hội chợ sẽ cótrả phí nóc gia hằng năm vào khoảng cuối Tháng thao chăm và nhiều khácvànữa. kỳ người gồm sócthứ tại nhà cộngBất đồng, y tế mẫu những đặc điểm như trình diễn nấugia nướng, Tám/đầu Tháng Chín. Tiền lệ phí trong nóc giúp lệ phí gia nào gặp khăn nhi, tunóc bổ đường xá, lốikhó đi bộ, sân chơiviệc thể trả các cuộc tranh tài, thức ăn, và các sản cung cấp hơn 100 dịch vụđiện chorượu cộng đồng bao tiền lệ phí của mình nên thoại cho Hội thao và nhiều thứ khác nữa. Bất kỳ người trả phẩm được nuôi trồng theo cách bảo vệ gồm chăm sóc tại để nhàthảo và cộng đồng, y tế cách mẫu đồng Thành vềtrong những lệ phítrường nóc giaphố nào gặpngười khóluận khăn việc trả môi để mọi nếm mua, nhi, tutrả bổtiền đường xá, lối đi bộ, sânthử chơivà thể thức khác. tiền lệ phí của mình nên điện thoại cho Hội các sinh hoạtthứ chokhác thiếu nhiBất và nhiều thứtrả thao và nhiều nữa. kỳ người đồng Thành phố đểcác thảo luậnchụp về những cách có gia biết rằng phim quang khác nữa. lệQuý phívịnóc nào gặp khó khăn trong việc trả thức trả tiền khác. tuyến X không nên đem bỏ vào trong tiền lệ phí của mình nên điện thoại chothùng Hội Chương trình Cấp khoản Cộng đồng cũng rác thải gia đình haycác không? Hãy mang chúng Quý vị có biết rằng phim chụp quang đồng Thành phố để thảo luận về những nhận đơn xin trong Tháng Ba. Nếu quýcách vị là đến bỏ miễn phí tại một Trung tâm Dịch vụ tuyến X không nên đem bỏ vào thùng thức tiềnbất khác. một trả nhóm vụ lợi cung cấptrong các dịch vụ Khách hàng của Hội Thành phố ở chúng Box rác giađồng đình hay đồng không? Hãy chothải Cộng Whitehorse, quýmang vị có thể Quý có biết rằng các phim chụp quang Hill, vị Forest Hill hay Nunawading. đến bỏ miễn phí tại một Trung tâm Dịch vụ đủ điều kiện để khoản. Xinthùng liên tuyến X không nênnhận đemcấp bỏ vào trong Khách hàng của Hội đồng Thành phố ở Box lạcthải với gia Hộiđình đồnghay Thành phốHãy để mang biết thêm rác không? chúng Hill, Forest Hill hay Nunawading. chi tiết. đến bỏ miễn phí tại một Trung tâm Dịch vụ Khách hàng của Hội đồng Thành phố ở Box Hill, Forest Hill hay Nunawading. Những người đóng lệ phí nóc gia trên toàn काउं सिल िे िंपक्क करें Per contattare il Comune LIÊN LẠC HỘI ĐỒNG THÀNH PHỐ thành phố sẽ nhận được giấy báo đóng lệ यदि काउं सिल िे िंपक्क करने के सलए आपको िुभासिया िहायता की आवशयकता है, तो सन:शुलक अनुवाि एवं िुभासिया िेवा (Translating and Interpreting Service) को 131 450 पर फोन करें । अपने द्ारा बोले जाने वाली भािा का नाम ऑपरे टर को बताएं और दफर उनिे Whitehorse City Council (वहाइटहॉि्क सिटी काउं सिल) िे (03) 9262 6333 पर कनेकट दकए जाने का सनवेिन करें । Se avete bisogno dell’assistenza di un interprete per contattare il Comune, telefonate al Servizio gratuito di Traduzione e Interpretariato al numero 131 450. Dite all’operatore quale lingua parlate e poi chiedete di mettervi in contatto con il Whitehorse City Council al numero (03) 9262 6333. Nếu quý vị cần thông dịch viên giúp đỡ để liên lạc với Hội đồng Thành phố, xin gọi điện thoại cho Dịch vụ Thông Phiên Dịch miễn phí qua số 131 450. Nói cho nhân viên trực tổng đài biết ngôn ngữ quý vị sử dụng và nhờ họ nối đường dây với Hội đồng Thành phố Whitehorse qua số (03) 9262 6333. 12 Ward news AUGUST 2015 These pages aim to provide you with an insight into projects and activities that your Ward Councillors are involved in. Central Ward Cr Andrew Munroe (Mayor) Ph 9878 8235 [email protected] Cr Denise Massoud Ph/Fax 9878 4320 [email protected] By Cr Denise Massoud It has been a busy couple of months. The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary play space was officially opened on 11 June and it has been extremely popular, especially during school holidays. The design complements the local environment and provides play equipment which is accessible for all residents. As I walked along the pathway I could not resist having a play on the timber xylophone. I am sure many parents, grandparents, carers and children will enjoy many happy times at this play space. On 14 June I joined the volunteers at the Blackburn Creeklands to see their planting efforts at the recently re-established billabong. The Blackburn Creeklands Advisory Committee had wanted to re-establish the billabong which has been an original feature many years ago. Through re-direction of storm water this has been achieved and the area is currently being planted by the volunteers using plants from Greenlink and Bungalook nurseries. The habitat will enable the return of local wildlife and I am sure we will hear frogs there soon. On 20 June I attended the Whitehorse Women’s Forum on the topic of elder abuse which can be simply verbal or may be physical. The speakers provided some practical information and highlighted the importance of raising awareness about this very sad issue. If you believe you know someone who is suffering elder abuse contact the police or Seniors Rights Victoria on 1300 368 821. The Whitehorse Business Group held a Women’s Forum with Rosie Batty, Australian of the Year, as their guest speaker. The audience was very moved by all she said and it also raised awareness of the anger management and family violence issues some are exposed to. I attended an interesting MAV Conference on the topic of “Future of Local Government”. There were some interesting case studies discussed from cities in various parts of the world where they had trialled some new approaches to budgeting and input from the community. I attended the AGM for LinC, one of our many volunteer organisations providing practical services to those needing support in our community. They have seen a growth in demand in the last year and their volunteers have delivered many more hours of services. Mark Robb was awarded a 10 year recognition certificate for the services he has provided through LINC. The generosity of volunteers continues to be an inspiration. Councillor Denise Massoud (middle row, third from left) at the LinC AGM. elgar Ward Cr Robert Chong AM Ph/Fax 9894 3713 [email protected] Cr Helen Harris OAM Ph/Fax 9897 1312 [email protected] By Cr Robert Chong AM 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of Local Government in Australia This year represents the 175-year anniversary of the establishment of Local Government in Australia and also of the City of Adelaide. In its 175 years, preceding even the formation of the Federation, Local Government has evolved to become a well- developed national network of around 560 councils Australia-wide providing a range of more than 150 essential services to communities, employing 190,000 people and managing more than $350 billion in assets, including local roads infrastructure valued at $165 billion. Although it is dubbed the third tier of government, Local Government has led the way as the level of government formed in Australia to respond to the needs of the local community. As the level of government closest to the community, and the local manifestation of government on the ground, this anniversary is a good reminder of the important role of councils and Local Government in our Federation and of the necessary support from the Commonwealth for the Local Government to match its growing responsibilities. Volunteer Policy Handbook Organisational Development departments. Council strives to implement best practice standards in volunteer management with these two departments working with the volunteer managers to develop a Volunteer Handbook, which contains a section on our shared values including a code of conduct. Our newly developed Volunteer Policy will also be placed at the back of the handbook, so that all volunteers have it close at hand to refer to. The policy contains a page that all volunteers will be required to sign, in regard to adhering to our shared values. in 2017-2018. For Whitehorse this means there will be an increase in funding for 2015/2016 of up to $358,075 and 2016/2017 an increase of up to $960,836. Funds provided under the Roads to Recovery Program are intended to be in addition to council spending on roads. Additional road projects for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 are currently being considered. Councillor Robert Chong welcoming Matsudo student Naoya Katayama at Koonung High. Additional Roads to Recovery Funding announced Council has more than 400 volunteers that work across the organisation in a variety of areas. These volunteers are managed directly by staff in the service area which they work in; however, they are coordinated and supported at a higher level by Councils Community and The Federal Government has announced that it will boast Roads to Recovery funding to Council. It will provide an additional $1.105 billion in funding for the Roads to Recovery (R2R) Program nationally over the next two years. The Roads to Recovery program will revert back to its base funding of $350 million The business sessions covered things such as: David Parkin Oration • Proposing Federal Government reinstatement of pensioner concessions under the National Partnership Agreement The 2015 David Parkin Oration for Sport and Social Change, hosted by our local Deakin University centred on the pressures and challenges faced by sportsmen and women in both elite and any other competitive sport. The point was made that participant welfare both physical and mental was second only to good governance in any sporting club. Council is mindful of the duty of care of our local sporting clubs and endeavours to offer assistance as much as possible. The goal is a healthy and vibrant community by promoting lifelong participation in sport and exercise at all levels. MORACK Ward Cr Raylene Carr Ph/Fax 9803 0913 [email protected] Cr Bill Bennett Ph/Fax 9801 1251 [email protected] By Cr Bill Bennett Canberra Conference I was fortunate to be able to attend the Australian Local Government Association conference held in Canberra mid-June. The conference was themed as “Closest to the Community: Local Government in the Federation.” The hot topics were to do with the current work being done on reform of the Federation and taxation issues. • Accelerating the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (quotas have now been increased as of 1 July) • Call on Commonwealth and State Governments to increase support to provide Affordable Housing for the most disadvantaged. There were many excellent keynote speakers. Perhaps surprisingly I was impressed by the Hon. Warren Truss MP, Deputy Prime Minister, who has had a background in local government and made the very valid point, I thought, that Local Government needs to better engage with the local community and demonstrate the “value proposition” of local government as the third tier of Government. The Little Things? A resident contacted me earlier this year about the lack of a disabled parking space at the Horticultural Centre, Jolimont Road, Forest Hill. I’m pleased to say that a new space has recently been provided at this facility that hosts many local groups in our area. A little thing maybe, but one of the things that Council does to improve the quality of life in our community! Until next time, best wishes. Ward news AUGUST 2015 13 The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole. RIVERSDALE Ward Cr Sharon Ellis Ph/Fax 9890 8057 [email protected] Cr Andrew Davenport Ph/Fax 9803 7640 [email protected] Riversdale Ward is home to the active Bennettswood Bowling Club and Councillor Andrew Davenport and I will be attending the opening of the 2015/2016 season in August. We recently attended the presentation lunch and it was a delight to see friendly competition, as well as hearty appetites, in such a happy (and noisy) environment. By Cr Sharon Ellis We wish all bowling clubs within Whitehorse a happy and successful 2015/2016 season. Opening of Bowling Season Whitehorse Business Week Whitehorse is fortunate to have a number of bowling clubs within the municipality. They each have a diverse membership, and cover all ages and all backgrounds . Not only do they provide a great opportunity for fitness (with some healthy competition thrown in) but they also offer a great social atmosphere and the basis for long lasting friendships. This ticks all the boxes for a healthy lifestyle. This exciting annual event will be held in August and provides an opportunity for businesses within Whitehorse to network, learn new skills and develop their business. our area, including both Bunnings and Masters in Middleborough Road but we also have a myriad of smaller businesses, such as restaurants, hair salons, florists and many retail shops. Many of these are highly successful and add to the vibrancy of the local area. Further information on Whitehorse Business Week can be found at www.wbiz.com.au Riversdale ward is home to a range of businesses, large and small and many of them are involved in Whitehorse Business Week. We have many large businesses within Councillor Sharon Ellis and Cr Andrew Davenport at the Bennettswood Bowling Club presentation lunch. The location of approximately 1.9 hectares will become the site for the new Nunawading Community Hub which will comprise all of the Silver Grove activities relocated to the new site. There will be a significant area of the site that may become available for expanded open space as the new building facility will not take up all of the space. The redevelopment of the Silver Grove activities has been planned for over a decade but was deferred in order to redevelop the Box Hill Aqualink which was falling into disrepair. I suggest that future budgets will be a significant challenge to balance community expectations for more and better facilities and services on the one hand and fiscal restraint on the other – it is highly probable that one will have to be achieved at the expense of the other. On Monday 22 June, Council passed the 2015-2016 budget. This budget includes the commitment to proceed with the construction of the Nunawading Community Hub. It is also the last budget before rate capping is imposed on Council starting from next year. As such it has entailed a number of very difficult but necessary decisions in order to enable future rate capped budgets to remain financially sustainable going forward. The next Springfield Ward forum will be held on Monday 31 August 2015, 7pm -9pm, in the Willis Room, Nunwading Civic Centre, 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Hope you can make it. SPRINGFIELD Ward Cr Philip Daw Ph/Fax 9873 3108 [email protected] Cr Ben Stennett Ph/Fax 9872 3069 [email protected] By Cr Philip Daw It is with great pleasure that I am able to write about Council’s purchase of the Nunawading Primary School site. Residents of Springfield Ward have made it very clear that they wanted the site retained for community use rather than developed for residential purposes. Council has delivered. I would like to acknowledge the commitment and endeavour of my Ward colleague in taking the lead role in lobbying and advocating to achieve this outcome. Until next time, stay well. Walking your dog T here are more than 300 parks, including 19 dog off lead areas, where animal lovers can take their dogs to play, exercise or take part in obedience training. Regular walks are not only enjoyable for dogs, but have wonderful health benefits for dog owners. However, pet owners must be aware of their responsibilities and surroundings because ultimately owners are responsible for the behaviour of their dogs. in parks and public areas can lead to environmental issues, such as high levels of nitrate in local waterways. It is an offence not to carry a litter device or remove and dispose of your dog’s faeces. Owners who fail to do so can be fined $250. Remember that dogs must be on a lead at all times unless in a dog off lead area and whilst you may let your dog run free in designated areas, they must still be under your control at all times, especially near bike paths. Certain areas in parks, such as playgrounds, picnic areas and sporting fields, are set aside for use by other members of the community. Council reminds dog owners to keep their pets away from those areas. In all public areas, always ensure your dog wears its registration tag. Council is reminding dog owners to always carry a litter bag and clean up after their pooches when taking them for a walk. Dog droppings left For more details, phone 9262 6333 or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Animals.html 19 dog off lead areas Councillor Philip Daw (centre) with Nunawading U3A representatives at the announcement of Council’s purchase of the former Nunawading Primary School site. 14 General news AUGUST 2015 Spring Festival is a celebration of what makes our municipality great. The festival offering is made up of exceptional local performers and a wonderful, diverse range of community groups across all interest areas such as arts, craft, environment and social-based activities. The full Spring Festival program will be published in the October edition of the Whitehorse News. S tep through the pages of children’s books brought to life on Sunday 18 October at the annual Spring Festival. Delightful colours, costumes and a sprinkle of magic will transform the lawns of the Whitehorse Civic Centre as festival-goers explore the imaginative world of storytelling through children’s books – this year’s festival theme. There’s something for the whole family with roaming performers, community stalls, mouth-watering food, workshops and multiple stages packed with dancing, singing, entertainers and bands throughout the day. Interested in getting involved? Emerging performers, community groups and service organisations have until Friday 21 August 2015 to submit an application to participate in this free, fun-filled event enjoyed by about 20,000 residents every year. Applications are available online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Spring-Festival.html Alternatively, phone Council’s Festival Coordinator on 9262 6429 or email [email protected] Identity examined through textiles Community briefs Whitehorse Combined Gala Concert E merging artists have pushed the boundaries of textile art to explore their individuality and heritage. Performances by the Salvation Army Band, Box Hill City Band, Melbourne Chinese Choir, Australian Children’s Choir and Box Hill Chorale with Zelman Orchestra. When: Saturday 1 August at 5pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Tickets: Full $35; Conc. $28 Details: www.boxhillchorale.org.au The works of this collective of women artists, known as Stitch Theorem, will be featured in the Identity exhibition from 5 August to 5 September 2015 at Whitehorse Artspace. Boite World Music Café The group bonded over a love of textiles while completing the last Diploma of Textile Arts offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE. Since graduating in 2014, Stitch Theorem has held numerous exhibitions and several members are thriving practising artists, sharing skills and techniques through tutoring, demonstrating or as artists in residence. Let Encuentro Dos, three fiery contemporary flamenco players from Melbourne, take you on a mesmerising journey through the rhythms Southern Spain. When: Friday 7 August at 8pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill Cost: Full $22; Conc. $16; Under 25 $10 Bookings: www.boite.com.au or 9417 1983 In Identity, the artists’ works explore what or whom they identify with and the spiritual, cultural and physical impact of their heritage, through a range of techniques and mixed media. Members of Stitch Theorem will conduct a floor talk and demonstration on Saturday 5 September from 1pm-2pm. Further information on Stitch Theorem is available at www.stitchtheorem.net All Faiths Music Festival An afternoon of harmony, diversity and great music hosted by Sathya Sai Organisation and White Horse InterFaith Network. All welcome at this free event. Kristen De Landre, Felted Flowers, 2015 War touches us all | YOUNG WRITERS PROJECT T The War Touches Us All project will feature a series of author talks and workshops for local secondary school students throughout August and September. The workshops will cover writing for graphic novels, creative writing, non-fiction research writing and producing an eBook. There will also be a writing competition for students living in or attending a secondary school in the cities of Whitehorse or Manningham with three MacBook Airs to be won. When: Sunday 16 August, 2pm-6pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Details: [email protected] or 0433 099 418 Men’s Health Seminars Identity is on from 5 August to 5 September 2015 at Whitehorse Artspace, located at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. For more details, phone 9262 6250 or visit www.whitehorseartspace.com.au o commemorate the centenary of World War 1, Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is hosting a young writers’ project with a writing competition and series of events. SAVE THE DATE Young writers are invited to submit a short story about a local person or family member who served in World War 1 or was impacted on the home front by this war. Writing submissions can be in the form of a researched essay, creative response or graphic storytelling. Winning entries will be made available to the community on the library’s eBook service. The writing competition closes on 30 September 2015. To enter or for more information, visit www.wml.vic.gov.au Presented by Whitehorse Manningham Libraries with support from Department of Veterans’ Affairs under the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program. A chance for guys to meet, have a chat and learn ways to help take control of their health. Topics include stress management, communication and “beating the blues”. When: Fridays, 21 August to 11 September, 1.15pm-2.45pm Where: Mitcham Community House, Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: $30 per session Bookings: www.psychinsync.com.au or 9874 0464 Fire Awareness Awards Nominate for the Fire Awareness Awards until 30 September 2015. Categories are: education, media, recovery, innovation and design, access and inclusion, and community-led prevention and preparedness. Details: www.fireawarenessawards.com.au Whitehorse Relay for Life Help raise funds for cancer patients and important research as part of Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay for Life. Registrations are now open for teams of 10 or more people to participate in a relay-style walk or run, challenging themselves to stay on the track overnight. When: Saturday 21 November from 12 noon Where: Bill Sewart Athletics Track, Burwood Highway, Burwood Register: www.relayforlife.org.au or 1300 65 65 85 Arts and culture AUGUST 2015 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Artist passionate about helping others V isual artist Melissa Peacock gets a buzz from creating opportunities for people and witnessing their newfound pride discovered through art. As part of Melissa’s residency at Box Hill Community Art Centre (BHCAC), she is running the booked out “Drawsome” workshops for adults with a disability. These workshops provide an opportunity for participants to develop, explore and experiment with skills, mediums and tools in drawing, as well as the chance to meet and make new friends. Melissa, who has worked in the disability field for 15 years, said she was delighted that funding provided through her residency has enabled her to offer the workshops for free. Life reflected in art J o Amiet felt such an incredible spiritual impact from indigenous art and culture that it continues to inspire her mixed media work. The Ringwood-based artist’s abstract pieces will be featured later this month at Box Hill Community Arts Centre (BHCAC) in an exhibition titled Layers and Trails. While working in the Northern Territory, Jo found the intrinsic connection that indigenous art has with the earth unique and profoundly emotional, and she references some of that imagery, pattern and perspective in her work. Jo’s exhibition uses many mediums including recycled and found objects that use imagery, text, colour, texture and pattern to tell stories about the layers of relationships we have with many people and overlapping experiences shared with family, friends and strangers. Four pieces titled Making tracks use clothes, drawings and photographs to explore various places she has lived and the memories of those places in retrospect. Another work A dream of mine, a lino print, depicts how figures, people and spirits are essentially part of the earth. The largest piece Feel like the world is an impressionist landscape made entirely of old cloths and fabrics that she printed or painted. “It is refreshing and inspiring to tutor, mentor and support people who have such open honesty as to the person they are – and it goes directly onto the paper. For some, anxiety can get in the way of trying new things but having the opportunity to express this both on paper and verbally too, is a very therapeutic thing and for some, can alleviate anxiety,” Melissa said. Layers and Trails is showing from 18-30 August at Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. The opening event is on Thursday 20 August from 6pm-8pm. Located in the award-winning BHCAC building, the light-filled gallery comes equipped with a hanging system, display cabinets, professional lighting and an adjoining lounge/kitchen area. Her students will select at least one piece of art from their large body of works to be featured in the Drawsome exhibition at BHCAC later this year. EXHIBITING ARTIST Artist in Residence applications open Emerging or established local or international artists are invited to apply for the Box Hill Community Arts Centre (BHCAC) 2016 Artist in Residence Program. The residency is for a 1-12-month period at a purpose-built studio known as “The Loft” located in the roofline of BHCAC, overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens. The Artist in Residence is asked to 15 implement a community public art project which must benefit the local community, BHCAC and the artist. Interested artists need to submit a proposal detailing what they can offer BHCAC and what interaction with the local community they would be willing to undertake. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25 September 2015. For more information or to request an application pack, phone 9895 8888 or email [email protected] Talented tutors share their work A bout 20 tutors from Box Hill Community Arts Centre (BHCAC) will showcase their own work at the Annual Tutors’ Exhibition. BHCAC tutors are practising artists in their own right and every year students are given the opportunity to see the artwork of their teachers. The Annual Tutors’ Exhibition will feature a range of mediums such as paintings, prints, drawings, paper cuts, ceramics and jewellery. Deborah Amon-Cotter, Kathy Fahey and Frida Birkic (pictured) have been teaching at BHCAC for more than 15 years. Kathy teaches ceramics, drawing and painting Exhibit at Box Hill Community Arts Centre in 2016 Artists are invited to apply to exhibit their work at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre (BHCAC) gallery in 2016. Applications are now open for artists who want to book their spot at the stunning gallery space, which is home to a wide variety of exhibitions throughout the year. to children and people with disabilities. She will be showing her lino-prints and paintings. Frida teaches ceramics to adults and children, and will be exhibiting her delicate ceramic vessels and plates. Opening night will feature a Tai Chi demonstration and Community Choir performance also organised by tutors. Community members are invited to attend the exhibition’s official opening where they can meet the tutors and enjoy free refreshments. The Annual Tutors’ Exhibition is on from 4-16 August at Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. The opening event is on Wednesday 5 August from 6pm-8pm. For more details, phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au From left, tutors Deborah Amon-Cotter, Kathy Fahey and Frida Birkic. Visitor entry is free to all exhibitions and visitors are welcome to browse the Alcove Art Shop and the centre’s beautiful landscaped gardens. If you are interested in exhibiting at the BHCAC gallery in 2016, download and complete an Exhibition Application Pack at www.bhcac.com.au. BHCAC will apply a selection process to all applicants. Applications for regular hire of other spaces at BHCAC are due by Monday 3 August 2015. For more information on 2016 exhibitions, phone the Exhibitions Officer on 9895 8811 or email [email protected] 16 What's on AUGUST 2015 Box Hill Community Arts Centre EXHIBITIONS Box Hill Community Arts Centre Tutors Exhibition 4-16 August Opening: Wednesday 5 August, 6pm-8pm Jo Amiet – Layers and Trails 18-30 August Opening: Thursday 20 August, 6pm-8pm All of the tutors are practicing artists who work in a variety of mediums. Turn to page 15 for more details. Mixed media artist Jo Amiet creates abstract works using fragments of imagery, text, colour, texture and pattern. Jo works with a variety of mediums including recycled and found objects to tell stories about her life, memories and experiences. Turn to page 15 for more details. CLASSES AND COURSES Cheese Making Workshop A group exhibition showcasing the creative practice of the tutors of Box Hill Community Arts Centre. FAMILY Bookings Essential Family Clay – Gnomes Have fun as a family making clay gnomes for your garden, patio or balcony during Fathers’ Day weekend. Suitable for families with children aged six and over. When: Saturday 5 September, 11.30am-1.30pm Cost: $35 for one adult and child; $14 per extra participant ADULTS Adults Painting – Acrylics/Oil Explore painting techniques and develop your skills with acrylics or oil paints for beginners or those wanting to paint with others. Materials list will be provided. When: Saturdays, 8 August to 19 September, 10am-12.30pm Cost: $185.50 Portraiture Improve your skills in capturing likeness, proportions and facial expressions with expert tuition, and explore various drawing mediums using photographs. Materials included. Learn how to make feta and camembert in your own home kitchen, with samples of cheese to take home. BYO apron, cheese container, glass jar, clean towel and your lunch. When: Sunday 16 August, 10am-4pm Cost: $95 Realistic Still-Life Painting Master realistic still-life painting. Learn about composition, lighting, colour mixing and glazing techniques. The course is designed for those with some experience. Materials list will be provided. When: Thursdays and Fridays, 27 August to 4 September, 10am-3pm Cost: $175 DIY Lamp Shade Learn how to make your own drum-style fabric covered lamp shade. BYO cotton fabric of your choice (70cm x 30cm). All other materials provided. When: Saturday 29 August, 11.30am-2pm Cost: $90 Enjoy an afternoon of music by the City of Whitehorse Band with pieces from their vast brass repertoire through to disco tunes. Which television reality show gave rise to the best group performance? Don’t miss this exciting theatrical experience presented by the Scouts and Guides of the Mount Dandenong Region. When: Sunday 2 August at 2pm Tickets: Full $20; Conc. $15 Whitehorse Centre presents KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (CLASS FILM 1949) After his mother’s frequent tales of how her noble family shunned her for eloping with an opera singer, a young man plots to inherit a noble title by whatever means possible in this clever, hilarious comedy. When: Wednesday 26 August at 10am. Complimentary morning tea at 9.15am. Tickets: Full $8; Group (10+) $7 Whitehorse Centre presents AUSTRALIA DAY In this wicked comedy written and directed by acclaimed satirist Jonathan Biggins, nothing is sacred! T he national identity is put through the ringer by the local Australia Day committee in the country town of Coriole as they gear up to put on the town’s biggest party. When: Friday 28 August at 8pm (Q & A session) and Saturday 29 August at 2pm and 8pm Tickets: Full $45; Conc. $42; Under 25 $25 When: 14-22 August. Contact the Box Office for performance details. Tickets: Full $28; Conc. $20; Group (10+) $20; Child U8 $12. WIN! WIN! WIN! The Whitehorse Centre has two double passes to Australia Day on Saturday 29 August at 2pm to give away this month. The first two people to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Thursday 13 August will win the passes. Looking for a venue for your next meeting or event? Visit www.whitehorsecentre.com.au or email corporate.events@whitehorse. vic.gov.au for more information. Rear of 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Phone: Box Office 9262 6555 www.whitehorsecentre.com.au Library Events When: Tuesday 18 August, 10.15am-11.45am Where: Box Hill Library Using old books, magazines and newspapers learn how to cut, fold and manipulate paper to make your own ‘sculpted’ wearable and decorative items. Materials list will be provided. BOX HILL COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 470 Station Street, Box Hill Phone: 9895 8888 www.bhcac.com.au When: Saturday 8 August, 1.30pm-4.30pm Cost: $50 Identity 5 August to 5 September 2015 A local collection of beautiful tea bowls made by master ceramicists and used for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies will be exhibited in the All Nations Foyer. Whitehorse Showtime presents AND THE WINNER IS… Enthusiastic readers are invited to the Box Hill Book Circle where they can talk to like-minded people in a discussion led by a librarian on the third Tuesday of every month. Recycled Paper Art 1 August to 12 September 2015 City of Whitehorse Band presents BRASS SHOWCASE Box Hill Book Circle When: Mondays, 3-17 August, 1pm-3pm Cost: $75 The Art of the Tea Bowl: Thirty Japanese Tea Bowls Whitehorse Centre Bold, eye-catching textile art made by a collective of women who met while completing Box Hill Institute’s Diploma of Textile Arts. Turn to page 15 for more details. Located at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Phone: 9262 6250 Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays 12 noon-4pm. Admission is free. www.whitehorseartspace.com.au Author Talk: James Phelan James Phelan is a popular young adult fiction author known for his fast-paced thrillers such as The Last Thirteen series and The Spy. All ages welcome to this engaging author talk. When: Wednesday 5 August, 7pm-8pm Where: Blackburn Library No Witness No Case Bill Robertson, author of No Witness No Case and a retired Assistant Commissioner of Victoria Police, will share his experiences writing his first crime novel and the 36 years he spent in the police force. When: Tuesday 4 August, 7pm-8pm Where: Vermont South Library Melbourne Writers Festival Talented writers will be coming to Whitehorse Manningham Libraries from 20-30 August for the Melbourne Writers Festival. For more details visit www.wml.vic.gov.au Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Bookings are essential for all events. Book at any branch or online at www.eventbrite.com.au/org/1481659520 Blackburn Library, Blackburn Road Ph: 9896 8400 Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road Ph: 9872 8600 Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Road Ph: 9896 4300 Vermont South Library, Pavey Place Ph: 9872 8650