Glen Eira CityGLEN Council EIRA The official newspaper of the CityNEWS of Glen Eira Volume 134 NOVEMBER 2008

BENTLEIGH | BENTLEIGH EAST | CARNEGIE | CAULFIELD | ELSTERNWICK | GARDENVALE | GLEN HUNTLY | MCKINNON | MURRUMBEENA | ORMOND | ST KILDA EAST Program assists residents with future health decisions len Eira City Council’s aged care “Everyone has different ideas, values and Gfacility in Bentleigh East has beliefs when it comes to future care,” implemented a program to assist Ms Neil said. residents in making decisions about their future health care. “This program allows residents to inform their families of what’s The Respecting Patient Choices (RPC) important to them, what treatment they program allows residents to make may or may not want and who they decisions about future treatment and would like to make decisions on their informs family members, their doctor behalf if they are not able to.” and staff at Warrawee Community of their wishes. The process of making a decision about future health care begins very informally The program was first created in at Warrawee. The topic could just come La Crosse, Wisconsin USA in 1991 and up in conversation between residents was piloted by the Austin Hospital in and staff or the resident may come Heidelberg in 2002. across a flyer about the program which The program was investigated by is available at the facility. staff at Warrawee and initiated as a Information is also given to residents means of assisting communications The Respecting Patient Choices program assists residents in making decisions either upon admission or one between residents, family and care about their future health care. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. month after. staff concerning complex health care requirements. Ms Neil said when it comes to health problems and what the resident The program is set to commence discussing the program formally, it can would like from future medical care,” shortly at Council’s two other aged care Warrawee Community Care Services be either the family or resident who Ms Neil said. facilities in Murrumbeena — Spurway Manager Anne Neil, who is also a RPC makes the initial contact with her or Community and Rosstown Community. Consultant, told the Glen Eira News “I also ask the family to tell me what one of the other two staff members who around half the residents in high care they know about their relative and if they For further information about the are also trained RPC consultants. and seven in low care have already put have had any conversations over the years Respecting Patient Choices program, ■ pen to paper when it comes to their “I then meet with the resident and about what they would like to happen if contact Anne Neil on 9570 2211. future medical treatment. their family on several occasions to they were to become seriously ill or not discuss their current health and future able to make decisions on their own.” INSIDE THIS EDITION Give trees a healthy start len Eira City Council is between five and 10 litres of water, twice A good time to water plants is early Gasking residents to help a week during dry or warm periods. morning — water applied during more than 1,600 newly planted the heat of the day is mostly wasted “This water should be poured directly trees get a healthy start over the through evaporation. onto the mulch at the base of the tree.” summer season. Residents can also use their ‘warm up’ Mr Unwin said it is also important not shower water, collected in a bucket when Council’s Manager Park Services Laurie to over water the new tree. Unwin said residents who have a new they shower, as a source of water for the tree on the naturestrip outside their “Residents can check whether it new tree — a great water saving practice. requires extra water by feeling the soil properties can help ensure the trees get Water restrictions are currently in layer immediately below the mulch. If well established by helping Council force in Melbourne. For more water the soil is dry, more water is needed,” with watering. saving tips, contact South East Water Food Safety Week Mr Unwin said. — pages 8 and 9 “Council conducts routine watering of on 13 18 67. ■ new trees during spring and summer, but we’re asking residents to help Glen Eira City Council annual water use NEWS 350 provide additional watering during these Annual report available 3 warmer months,” Mr Unwin said. 300 GECC Resurfacing works completed 4 Mr Unwin said it can take around two 250 Financial Year total (ML) years for a tree to really establish in its Baby boom in Glen Eira 5 200 new location. Parks

ML 150 Financial Year REGULARS “Once established, the trees root system total (ML) will be strong enough to support 100 Youth News 7 it without additional watering,” The rest 50 Financial Year Arts News 10–11 Mr Unwin said. total (ML) 0 Recreation News 13 “But to ensure that healthy start, the 01/02 02/0303/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 new street tree requires regular watering Year Business News 15 during its first year. Council has reduced its consumption of mains water from 310 million litres Library News 16 “Residents can help by providing in 2002–03 to 130 million litres in 2007–08 — a reduction of 180 million litres or 60 per cent. NEWS Hygiene is Fiona’s business

len Eira City Council’s all areas of a food establishment are Fiona said if she finds a serious food safety GEnvironmental Health clean and hygienic — from the dining risk at a food establishment, the Victorian Officer Fiona Whiteley makes it area, kitchen and toilets to the bins in Food Act allows her to seize food from sale her business to ensure all food the backyard. to protect the health of the public. services across the City are of the “I also assess the temperature that food “Food establishments that do not comply highest standard. is stored at to make sure it is safe, the with the National Food Safety Standards Fiona told the Glen Eira News that her hygiene of food handlers and how food can also face legal fines of up to $40,000 role not only includes inspecting the handlers actually serve and handle the if they are found guilty of an offence. quality and safety of meals, but ensuring food,” Fiona said. These fines are quite substantial and Fiona said she enjoys working at reflect the importance of having a supply Council because it provides a range of of safe food,” Fiona said. Fiona Whiteley makes it her business Vale — innovative public health programs that “Most food businesses want to do the to ensure all food services across educate the local food industry and the right thing and make the changes that I the City are of the highest standard. Bob Bury community about improving food safety suggest and they also want to meet the Photo: Shae Henzen. and nutrition. health requirements.” choice when eating out.” “One example of this is the Five-Star Fiona said it really feels like she is making (Mayor 2004) Fiona has not always worked in the field Safe Food Program that provides food a difference when she can see food of environmental health. Following the businesses with incentives to produce handling and cleanliness levels improve. ormer Glen Eira Mayor completion of a degree in biotechnology safe food,” Fiona said. FBob Bury passed away on “Being able to help both the owner and and biology, she spent two years 6 October. “This Program provides financial and the wider community at the same time is cloning orchards. promotional incentives for the local food very rewarding,” Fiona said. A former bank manager, Bob brought “It was here that I found my true passion industry to maintain safe food standards. tremendous integrity and skill to Fiona said another rewarding part of for environmental health and returned Glen Eira City Council. Elected as “This Program also enables her job is associated with implementing to Swinburne University to obtain my a Councillor in 2003 and Mayor in Environmental Health Officers to adopt other innovative programs that help food Bachelor of Public and Environmental 2004, he conducted himself with an educative approach when assessing establishments to improve the nutritional Health,” Fiona said. food premises to help proprietors achieve value of the food they sell. integrity at all times, tried to get the Fiona said that one of the main reasons good results rather than taking a ‘policing best out of others and put the interests “Council’s Taste 4 Health program she enjoys her job so thoroughly is approach’ to monitoring food safety.” of the community above all others. encourages food establishments to because of the team she works with. Fiona said part of her role at Council prepare more healthy food for their In a life-long partnership with his is to also educate food establishments customers,” Fiona said. “Council’s Environmental Health Team wife Marney, Bob was very active in is made up of a great bunch of people. about how to prepare food safely. “With statistics indicating that one in community life, representing Council It is so enjoyable to be able to come to “If the food safety issues are not addressed three meals is purchased outside the and recognising and encouraging work and do a job you enjoy, as well as I can enforce food safety standards and home, along with the increase in obesity the contributions by individuals and to be surrounded by all of your friends,” take action to stop people getting sick and diabetes in the community, people groups. Bob was a much respected Fiona said. ■ leader throughout the community and from food poisoning,” Fiona said. need to be provided with a healthy an active member of numerous service organisations including Scouts, Rotary and Marriott Support Services. COUNCILLORCONTACTS Council and the Glen Eira community CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD TUCKER WARD are the richer for his service. ■ Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Margaret Esakoff Cr Nick Staikos Phone/Fax: 9530 0438 Phone/Fax: 9578 2877 Phone/Fax: 9579 7120 Mobile: 0400 832 270 Mobile: 0407 831 893 Mobile: 0418 558 046 Council [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cr Helen Whiteside Cr Steven Tang Cr Kate Ashmor elections Phone/Fax: 9530 0494 Phone: 9524 3225 Phone/Fax: 9596 7691 Elections for Glen Eira City Council Mobile: 0438 330 698 Fax: 9524 3358 Mobile: 0400 969 754 will be held on Saturday 29 November. [email protected] Mobile: 0400 920 845 [email protected] [email protected] For further information, contact Cr Jacquie Robilliard Cr Robert Spaulding Cr Henry Buch the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on 13 18 32 or Phone/Fax: 9530 0749 Phone/Fax: 9579 7068 Phone/Fax: 9509 9571 visit www.vec.vic.gov.au Mobile: 0400 689 553 Mobile: 0419 315 661 Mobile: 0438 372 249 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL Glen Eira News Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone 03 9524 3333 TTY 03 9524 3496 Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Facsimile 03 9523 0339 December Caulfield, Victoria Email [email protected] edition PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 Website www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Glen Eira City Council would like to DEADLINES inform residents that the December The deadline for next edition (December 2008) of the Glen Eira News DISCLAIMER edition of the Glen Eira News will be is Wednesday 5 November for delivery 20–21 December. The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained delivered later than usual. herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and/ Coming deadlines or issues canvassed. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any To allow for the results of the Council The deadline for the February 2009 edition of the Glen Eira News is statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein. election to be included, the Glen Wednesday 7 January for delivery 3–4 February. Copyright © Glen Eira City Council 2008 Eira News will hit letterboxes on The copyright for all material in this document is the property of Glen Eira City For advertising and Community Diary enquiries contact 9524 3366. Council (unless otherwise noted). Other than as permitted under the Copyright Act, Saturday 20 December and Sunday no part of the document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or transmitted 21 December. ■ To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, PO Box 42 in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Caulfield South 3162 or email: [email protected] Contact Manager Public Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS NEWS Presentation of environmental excellence award len Eira City Council The school community has established Gpresented Bentleigh West drought tolerant gardens and a wetland, Primary School with its Award reinstated indigenous trees, shrubs and for Environmental Excellence at a grasses and has also converted a large special school assembly recently. lawn area into an indigenous dry forest, reducing water usage and attracting The Award has been developed to native wildlife. acknowledge schools which have demonstrated outstanding achievement Containers have been placed under and initiative in developing and putting drinking taps and gutters to catch in place an environmental project for any excess water and seven rainwater the benefit of the school or the Glen tanks and dual flush toilets have also Eira community. been installed. Bentleigh West Primary School The school was also awarded for its was awarded for its initiative and ‘water wise’ curriculum, which included work in addressing a range of participation in Water — Learn It! Love Bentleigh West Primary School students show off their Award for environmental issues. It!, Waterwatch, the Sustainables Challenge Environmental Excellence. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. and the HydroShare Project. ■ 2007–08 Annual Report News in Brief now available International Day of drivers can have their car assessed by a len Eira City Council’s accurate and transparent information People with a Disability motor vehicle expert. G2007–08 Annual Report was on Council’s operational, financial, published in October and is environmental and social performance. To celebrate International Day of People Areas to be assessed include: now available. with a Disability on Wednesday 3 • seats and seatbelts; “Community members are encouraged to December, Glen Eira City Council will • headlights; Each year, Council produces an annual take an interest in the 2007–08 Annual be launching its Disability Action Plan. • windscreen wipers; report to provide the community, Report, as it is a snapshot of Council’s • tyres; and stakeholders and staff with information achievements and challenges faced over To be held in the Caulfield Cup Room • brakes. about how it has performed against the year,” Mr Newton said. at 10.30am, the launch will be a part of the objectives set out in the Glen Eira To obtain a copy of Council’s 2007–08 a facilitated forum, which will discuss No bookings are required. Community Plan. disability issues in the community. The Annual Report, contact Council’s Service forum will also give attendees an update Books needed Council’s Chief Executive Officer Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Andrew Newton said Council welcomes www.gleneira.vic.gov.au ■ on the MetroAccess Plan, which has Community Information Glen Eira the opportunity to present open, been in place for 12 months. (CIGE) is collecting good quality books Morning tea will be provided. for their first annual book fair. Bookings are required as spaces CIGE volunteers will gratefully accept Residents urged to are limited. books from 10am to 3pm weekdays at 1134 Glenhuntly Road, Glen Huntly. For further information, or to book, recycle more contact Council’s Service Centre on For further information, contact CIGE on 9571 7644. recent audit of Glen Eira • newspapers, magazines and junk mail; 9524 3333. Agarbage bins indicated that • envelopes, letters, school, office and Remembrance Day Melbourne’s most liveable 26 per cent of the contents could copy paper; have been recycled. • milk, juice and egg cartons; Services suburb Glen Eira City Council’s Manager • cereal and food boxes; Bentleigh East has been voted Remembrance Day memorial services Waste Management Doug Griffiths • cardboard packaging; Melbourne’s most liveable suburb. will be held at: said the most common items found in • telephone books; and • Oakleigh–Carnegie RSL at the A special Herald Sun panel chose the average bin which could have been • pizza boxes. Bentleigh East from a field of 50 cenotaph at Warrawee Park on recycled were paper and cardboard “By making the effort and recycling more, suburbs, which were selected by 9 November at 11am; “This made up 18 per cent of this will assist Council in meeting the demographer Bernard Salt. • Bentleigh RSL at the cenotaph at the contents of the average bin,” State Government’s target of 65 per cent the rear of Bentleigh Safeway on The suburbs were profiled in the Herald Mr Griffiths said. diversion by 2014,” Mr Griffiths said. Sun and the judging panel then chose 11 November at 10.30am; and Mr Griffiths said although 33 per cent of Further information on what can the winner from a top 10 list compiled waste is now being diverted from landfill and can’t be recycled can be found in • Caulfield RSL, 4 Georges Road by Mr Salt. Elsternwick on 11 November at through the recycling and green waste Council’s 2008–09 Recycling and Green 11am. Panellists were Herald Sun collections, the state average diversion Waste Guide. Alternatively, contact Editor-in-Chief Bruce Guthrie, rate is around 41 per cent. Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 Channel Seven newsreader Peter or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and click Vehicle Safety Check Day “Council is currently below the average, Mitchell, 3AW presenter Neil Mitchell on Environment and waste. ■ however If all the paper and cardboard RoadSafe Inner South East, in and Committee for Melbourne CEO was recycled our diversion rate would conjunction with Victoria Police and Sally Capp. VicRoads, invites all Glen Eira residents increase to 45 per cent,” Mr Griffiths said. Recycling tip Bentleigh East was chosen for its Keep a separate bin in the kitchen to attend a free Vehicle Safety Check As part of National Recycling Week, which good transport links, easy access to for recyclables. This will make it easier Day on Saturday 6 December. will be held from 10–16 November, shopping, education centres, hospitals to ensure that all the small items of Council is encouraging all residents To be held at Bunnings, 3–23 Nepean and recreational facilities and its strong cardboard and paper don’t finish up in to make the effort and recycle all the Highway, Mentone, from 9am to 1pm, sense of community. landfill. following items:

GLENEIRANEWS NOVEMBER 2008 PAGE 3 NEWS Makeover to provide sustainable open space entleigh Reserve and Glen instant grass coverage,” Mr Todd said. Huntly Park ovals have B “This instant grass also suppresses weeds been upgraded to create more that normally grow when the areas sustainable open space. are seeded greatly reducing the need Due to current water restrictions and for herbicides.” the ongoing drought, both ovals have Mr Todd said the Santa Anna Couch suffered immeasurably, hence the reason is a more environmentally sustainable for the upgrade from traditional Ryegrass surface, requiring 30 per cent less water species to a low maintenance, low water than non-drought tolerant species. usage and drought tolerant turf. “This grass also provides a harder wearing The ovals have been upgraded by Glen surface for oval users and requires slightly Eira City Council through the Capital less mowing than traditional grass Works program. surfaces,” Mr Todd said. Council was also successful in obtaining a $60,000 grant towards the resurfacing Automatic irrigation of Bentleigh Reserve through the State Mr Todd said prior to the drought, Government’s Community Facility Council has been very proactive Funding Program — Minors Category. in automating the irrigation of Council also received a substantial sportsgrounds through a rolling Council was successful in obtaining a $60,000 grant towards the resurfacing of Bentleigh Reserve through the State Government’s Community Facility Funding contribution from the Caulfield program over many years resulting Program — Minors Category. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Grammarians Football club towards in all grounds having full the cost of upgrading the oval at Glen automatic irrigation. healthier plants that will over time The new drought tolerant oval Huntly Park. “This has enabled Council to better require less watering,” Mr Todd said. surfaces combined with Council’s Council’s Co-ordinator Ground manage its sportsgrounds and where automated irrigation system will “The sensors will also turn off Maintenance Peter Todd said both ovals possible reduce water consumption,” ensure the open space areas at the irrigation system if rain falls have been resurfaced with Santa Anna Mr Todd said. Bentleigh Reserve and Glen Huntly and watering won’t recommence Couch sod rather than seed or sprigging Park provide a sustainable future for Mr Todd said Council has also installed until necessary.” (short pieces of grass runners planted in soil moisture sensors in its sportsgrounds the Glen Eira community. ■ the soil). that ensure grounds are only watered “This enabled the open space to be used as necessary. much quicker as the sods provide an “These sensors encourage deeper rooted, Dispose of dog litter Students awarded for responsibly outstanding achievement len Eira City Council is Gurging all dog owners not tudents from 10 secondary skills and/or role model behaviour for only to clean up after their Sschools have received Glen other students and the community in four-legged friends, but to dispose Eira City Council’s Student one or more of the areas of: of their litter responsibly. Achievement Award. • community service; Council’s Manager Civic Compliance The students were presented with a • academia; John Bordignon said it is one of the certificate of recognition and a book • arts and culture; duties of being a responsible pet owner voucher at school assemblies, which • sport and recreation; to dispose of dog litter the correct way were held across the municipality in • education; and — by placing it in the bin. September and October. • environment, science and innovation. “A major problem associated with dog The Award was developed to recognise Schools were also invited to nominate a litter is the contamination of waterways, and encourage outstanding achievement school finalist who was rewarded with especially following heavy periods of by students attending secondary schools an additional book voucher. The finalist rain,” Mr Bordignon said. in Glen Eira. was also entered in Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Awards, which will be “When it rains, any rubbish or Principals were invited to select announced at Council’s annual Australia waste left on roads, naturestrips or students who had demonstrated Day Breakfast in January 2009. ■ gutters is washed into the stormwater outstanding achievement, leadership drainage system.” Council is urging dog owners to “Whether on the ground or in a bag that dispose of dog litter responsibly. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. has not been correctly disposed of, the deadly combination of plastic bag and protect ourselves, our way of living and dog litter will end up in the same place the future. as the other rubbish — our waterways and Port Phillip Bay.” Bacteria in dog litter Why protect our water? Mr Bordignon said the bacteria contained in dog litter is a major source People value and use water and water of E.coli and algae contamination in environments in different ways, from beaches and waterways. drinking, swimming and fishing, to irrigating and producing food. Reducing “Dog litter is also harmful to people. pollution in our waterways also protects Roundworm, which can be found in dog native flora and fauna. litter, can be passed on to people, with Glen Eira College students Nicholas Ferguson, Jordon Purchase, Adrian children and people with compromised Bishop, Anna Nguyen and Lawrence Hinrichs received Council’s Student All these uses depend on safe, clean water immune systems at most risk of Achievement Award. Photo: Glen Eira College. and we need to protect our water to infection,” Mr Bordignon said. ■

PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS NEWS Glen Eira experiences baby boom len Eira is experiencing a found out that she was not only having Gbaby boom. one baby, but three. During the last financial year, 1,864 “When I had my ultrasound and was babies were born — an increase of 122 told there were two heartbeats, I was like from the previous year. ‘please tell me that’s it’, but then a third one was found,” Liz said. The number of first time mothers also increased from 825 in 2006–07 to 853 “It took me a minute to absorb what I in 2007–08. had just found out, but after that I was very excited.” Contributing to the increase is Bentleigh resident Liz, who gave birth to triplets in Liz said having a routine and being May this year. organised is the key to her adjusting to motherhood so well. The two boys, Kyan and Finlay, and one girl, Ashlan, are nearly six-months-old “Having never had a child before, I and are the first for Liz and her didn’t know any different so you do what husband Shannon. you have to do,” Liz said. When contacted by the Glen Eira News, “I love motherhood. I think having three Liz said she was shocked when she first really good babies has helped me to Glen Eira City Council Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Evonne March, weighs Ashlan, while parents Shannon and Liz and brothers Finlay and Kyan look on.

adjust and cope as well as I have. They mothers, including: are a blessing.” • first time mother’s group; Liz said she co-ordinates her day with • Glen Eira Mother’s Support (GEMS) her husband. group; and • monthly parenting sessions, which are “If something can wait until he gets held in conjunction with Caulfield home from work, or until the weekend, I Community Health Centre. will wait until then,” Liz said. A range of talks are also conducted “My mother and mother-in-law also help by Council’s Maternal and Child out if I need them.” Health nurses on settling, solids and Resources for first time how to enjoy the first few month with mothers your baby. For further information, contact Glen Eira City Council’s Maternal Council’s Maternal and Child Health and Child Health Service offers Service on 9524 3333. ■ Kyan, Ashlan and Finlay were born in May this year. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. a range of resources for first time Don’t let your cat Street festival down this spring reminder ovember is street festival The Carnegie Festival, which will be ith spring now upon us, and return impounded cats to their month so come and held on Saturday 22 November in Glen Eira cat owners are owners,” Mr Bordignon said. N W support your local community urged to help reduce the stray cat Koornang Road from 10.30am to “It’s not a replacement for registration, and enjoy the entertainment, population by registering their 3.30pm, will feature the Carnegie fair but can certainly save pet owners a lot displays, stalls, rides and activities cat and making sure it has an and sidewalk sale. Santa will arrive at of heartache if their pets are lost and not from local traders, schools identification tag on at all times 10.45am in his mini train and there wearing their registration tags.” and organisations. will also be artwork from local schools Glen Eira City Council Manager Civic Microchipping is available throughout and community groups’ goodies on sale Compliance John Bordignon said the year at a reduced rate of $25 — a for the festive season. it’s a State Government requirement saving of $30. The Bentleigh Festival will include for all cats and dogs over the age of show bands, entertainers, food three months to be microchipped To receive the discounted microchipping and special offers from traders and and registered with Council and for rates, pet owners can take their pet community groups. The Festival, which registration tags to be worn. to the RSPCA Veterinary Clinic, 3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East on will be held on Sunday 16 November in “However, many cat owners consider any Wednesday between 9.30am and Centre Road from 10am to 4pm, also collar identification markers to be a 6.30pm. No bookings are required includes the inaugural running of the nuisance,” Mr Bordignon said. and the discount will be offered on Bentleigh Fesitval Fun Run. “We want to make sure all cats can be presentation of a current registration To register or for further information identified in some way so we can find notice or letter from Council. go to www.xosize.com.au their owners rather than have a cat For further information, contact the For further information about the re-housed or euthanased.” RSPCA on 9224 2222. ■ Bentleigh Festival, contact the Bentleigh Mr Bordignon said microchipping Traders Association on 9557 9822. can also be used to make pets For further information about the permanently identifiable. Carnegie Festival, contact Patti Perkins “Permanent identification through Scenes from the 2007 on 0407 095 856. ■ microchipping makes it easier to identify Bentleigh Festival.

GLENEIRANEWS NOVEMBER 2008 PAGE 5 NEWS Clear house numbers can save lives len Eira residents and City Development Jeff Akehurst said helps Council to identify properties Gproperty owners are unclear, poorly-lit or missing property requiring footpath or concrete works. reminded to make sure their numbers could affect the response “In some cases, Council officers have property number is clearly time of police, fire brigade, ambulance been called to do either footpath or visible from the street so that or State Emergency Services to concrete inspection at a commercial unnecessary delays for emergency emergency situations. property only to find that there are five services do not occur. “Clear and effective property numbering or six shops in a row without visible Glen Eira City Council Director is both a legal and safety requirement property numbers,” Mr Akehurst said. and can save lives; that five or 10 “Clear and visible property numbers minutes spent trying to locate a property enable Council to identify exactly which can mean the difference between life and residential and commercial properties Supported death,” Mr Akehurst said. need to be scheduled for works.” “Council’s Local Law requires residents Residents or property owners who fail to playgroups to maintain and display the number of have their property numbers clearly and their property so that it can be seen from prominently displayed risk receiving a the road or the footpath. commence fine of up to $200. ■ “This was included in the Local Law wo supported playgroups to assist people, and, more importantly, emergency services officers, in identifying Property numbers should be clearly have commenced in visible at all times. T properties, especially at night.” Glen Eira. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Thanks to a three year, $100,000 Mr Akehurst said having property Pratt Foundation grant, which numbers prominently displayed also was awarded to Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Service, Yumi Supported Playgroups are now up and running during the school term, with Disability awareness in schools places now available for mothers with children up to six years. ight primary schools from “My key message for the students was to across the municipality let them know that even though I have Bentleigh Bayside Community Health E YOUTH BANDS participated in the Glen Eira City a disability, I’m still a healthy human Service Project Officer and Playgroup WANTED Council Disability Awareness in being,” Kathryn said. Facilitator Sue van Wyk said Yumi Schools Program during August Glen Eira Youth Services Youth (which means beautiful) Supported The Program was first held in 2007, and September. Consultative Group is hosting a Battle Playgroups are open to women who where more than 200 students from of the Bands on the 12 December at the are experiencing emotional difficulties During the course of the Program, more Wesley College, Elsternwick, McKinnon Bentleigh–McKinnon Youth Centre. since the birth of their baby. than 400 primary school students had Primary School and Sholem Aleichem The event is free for all young people the opportunity to hear from three College, Elsternwick participated. “The mothers who currently attend aged 12 to 25. local presenters — all of whom have the playgroups also attended the Council’s Manager Public Health We are calling for all youth bands in and varying disabilities. Glen Eira Mother’s Support (GEMS) and Community Development Mark around the local area to battle it out group, which was formed by Glen The presentations not only focused on Saunders said the Program was well for glory and prizes. To register your Eira City Council earlier this year,” raising awareness of disability in the received by the students. band, contact Natalie at Youth Services on 9579 7963. Ms van Wyk said. community, but the presenters also “The Program helped the students offered a personal view. Come along and support our local “However, you don’t need to in gaining an understanding of the musical talent. Watch this participate in the GEMS group They talked about their own disabilities challenges faced by people with a space for more info. to attend. Any woman who is and difficulties they have faced, as well as disability,” Mr Saunders said. GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL experiencing anxiety or depression is their achievements and future goals. For further information about the more than welcome.” Kathryn, one of the presenters, Disability Awareness in Schools Program, Ms van Wyk said the supported thoroughly enjoyed the experience contact Council’s Service Centre Cut this out now! playgroups allow the mothers to of being able to meet and talk with on 9524 3333. ■ Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ be themselves. the students. “The playgroups provide mothers STEEL FRAME with the space to be heard and supported in a relaxed environment,” WINDOWS Ms van Wyk said. (KM) It is hoped by attending the supported • Old winders repaired and serviced playgroups, the mothers will begin to • Windows unstuck • Locks feel more engaged, confident and feel • New winders supplied and fitted more in control. • Old stays converted to winders Weekly sessions are held on 20 years’ experience Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm On site service only at Caulfield Maternal and Child Health Centre and Thursdays from Acorn Winder 1pm to 3pm at Moongala Women’s Community House, Bentleigh East. Replacements To register for Yumi Supported www.windowwinders.com.au Playgroups, contact Bentleigh Bayside 0418 312 615 Community Health Service on Telephone: 9882 5966 9575 5322 or email Kathryn spoke to students from St Kevin’s Primary School in Ormond. ■ 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn [email protected] Photo: Les O’Rourke.

PAGE 6 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS NEWS Inclusive lawn bowls opportunities

hen it comes to providing Coatesville Bowling Clubs’ No Bias lawn Wopportunities for people bowls program has been running for with disabilities to participate in four years. Held every Friday from 1pm lawn bowls, the City of Glen Eira to 2.30pm, cost is $5 or $11 for a social has plenty of accessible clubs and event. The program will be held on the opportunities to participate. following dates: Lawn bowls provides people of • 7, 14 and 21 November; all-abilities with a fantastic opportunity • 5 and 21 December; to become a part of a sporting • 6, 13 and 20 February; community. Local clubs provide a • 1 and 13 March; and friendly and supportive community, • 3 April. where participants are able to make new For further information, contact Ray friends and become a valued member of Barnett on 0437 246 015. the club. Glen Eira–McKinnon Lawn Bowls Club Participating Glen Eira clubs are also provides inclusive opportunities very supportive and have wonderful for all people with a disability and the volunteers willing to assist all people to community to learn-to-bowl on Sundays be involved in the sport. from 10am to 12pm. Cost is $5. Fay Ray Barnett from Coatesville Bowling Lawn bowls provides people of all-abilities with a fantastic opportunity to Landau and her team of volunteers become apart of a sporting community. Club said the club caters for all people to welcome all people interested in learning be an active participant of our club. how to bowl to come down on the For further information, contact Fay on For further information on other “We try to help provide enjoyment while following dates: 9505 3707. disability recreation opportunities, • 23 November; contact Access Unlimited Recreation helping with their quality of life and all Armadale Lawn Bowls Club is also Access Officer Paul Holtschke this is done through mixing in a social • 4 and 25 January; another great club supporting people to on 8290 1185. ■ and positive community environment,” • 22 February; play competitive and social lawn bowls. Mr Barnett said. • 8 and 15 March; and For further information, contact Nathan • 12 April 12. Buchner on 9528 4620. YOUTHNEWS Mobile phones: the costs t’s the age of technology and the best deal. the phone and call. before downloading the latest hit as young people are definitely your new ringtone or wallpaper. If I 3. If possible, go pre-paid. That way 7. If you are at home, use the landline. tech-savvy. However, this doesn’t it’s advertised on the television it’s you can’t spend money that you always mean today’s youth are 8. A lot of mobile contracts come with guaranteed to cost you! don’t have. aware of the costs. talk time or free calls. Be aware of These are only a few tips to help you 4. Be smart and budget some of your these freebies and make the most save a few dollars when it comes to your Here are a few tips to keep young people part-time wage or allowance towards of them. mobile phone. For further information, in touch with their mates without your phone bill. This means that come 9. Even though ringtones are fun, they or to share your own tips, contact Glen costing a fortune: bill time you won’t be caught short. often come with hefty charges. Read Eira Youth Services on 9579 7963. ■ 1. Understand the hidden fees and 5. Keep phone conversations short. If the small print or seek advice charges associated with your mobile. it’s something quick you need to say, Consumer affairs can help you SMS is probably cheaper. understand your contract. 6. If you end up having a SMS Glen Eira Youth 2. Research mobile phone contacts. The conversation, it’s cheaper to pick up best phone doesn’t always come with Services update Youth Consultative Group don’t hesitate to ask us any questions. The current Glen Eira Youth Youth worker support Consultative Group (YCG) has been together now for three months. In that Glen Eira Youth Services continues to short space of time they have completed remain active in understanding and event management training and eagerly meeting the needs of the community. started the planning stages for youth Our friendly youth workers are available events. The YCG is a vital program for to provide information, support and Glen Eira Youth Services as it acts as a referral services on a variety of youth voice for their peers, whilst affording its related topics. members the opportunity to develop into Whether you are seeking information leaders of the future. for yourself, a friend or a young person, please do not hesitate to contact us. School visits For further information on any of Glen Eira Youth Services regularly visits Glen Eira Youth Services programs, local primary and secondary schools to information sessions and workshops, discuss a variety of youth related issues, contact 9579 7963 or email introduce students to its services and run [email protected] ■ If you end up having a SMS conversation, it’s cheaper to pick up the phone workshops. Keep an eye out for Youth and call. Services staff at your school and please

GLENEIRANEWS NOVEMBER 2008 PAGE 7 Food Safety Week — 1

Good results for survey Spreading the good word about nutrition len Eira City Council’s should continue. recent survey of Glen food safety service was G • 95 per cent of businesses felt that the Eira City Council’s two recently assessed by all registered A Safe Food Guide’s content is satisfactory. nutrition programs has shown food establishments across that participating businesses are the municipality. • 94 per cent of businesses believe the extremely satisfied. Safe Food Guide should continue. The survey assesses a number of areas Taste 4 Health and Taste 4 Health Kids of Council’s food safety service through The survey also provides an opportunity are award-winning nutrition programs a series of multiple choice questions, for food businesses to offer comments promoting local food businesses including the Safe Food Program; about Council’s food safety service and that offer healthy food choices and Foodline newsletter; the Safe Food Guide express ideas about how to develop and take responsibility for the health of and Environmental Health Officer improve the service. their customers. knowledge and efficiency. Comments received from the 2008 Both programs are based on the Council’s Manager Public Health responses include: Australian Dietary Guidelines and and Community Development Mark • Excellent guidance with food safety issues. encourage businesses to implement Saunders said the responses from the healthy initiatives which reduce fat, salt, surveys provide valuable feedback. • They are very good, helpful and thorough in helping us maintain standards. refined sugar and increase fibre. “The responses help Council to identify Proprietors of participating businesses areas within the food safety service that • I think that Council’s Food Safety said their knowledge of nutrition had are performing well and other areas Program is a good one. Taste 4 Health and Taste 4 Health increased and their ability to meet where there may be need for review and Kids programs promote local food • We are satisfied with the service and customers demand for healthy food improvement,” Mr Saunders said. businesses that offer healthy food support provided by the Council. choices had improved, according to Thank you. choices. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Survey results Council’s Manager Public Health Council has collated all of the responses and Community Development businesses need to remove certain foods • 90 per cent of responses received from and comments from the 2008 survey and Mark Saunders. from their menu. businesses rate the food safety service will use them when planning the service provided by Council to be good “Proprietors also said they gained for 2009. personal satisfaction from knowing they “It is simply about providing customers or excellent. with the choice of a healthy alternative, This process ensures Council delivers were playing a vital role in encouraging such as offering wholemeal bread as • 99 per cent of businesses indicated the best possible service to its food the community to make healthy food well as white or changing the type that the Foodline newsletter businesses. ■ choices,” Mr Saunders said. of the oil that the business uses,” “Non-participating businesses were Mr Saunders said. also surveyed with 50 per cent saying they wanted to participate in programs For further information about the this year.” Taste 4 Health and Taste 4 Health Kids programs, contact Council’s Service Mr Saunders said participating in the Centre on 9524 3333. ■ programs does not mean that the food

Food safety tips hether you’re a kitchen hand, food technician, shop assistant, Wwaiter or preparing a meal yourself at home the following tips will help you to handle food safely. Clean • Always wash hands with warm soapy water before and after handling food. • Use dry, clean, sanitised cutting boards, utensils, containers and equipment and wash with hot soapy water between handling raw and cooked food. • Clean and rinse cloths after each use. Replace cloths frequently. Cook • Use a thermometer to ensure food is cooked thoroughly — the centre of the cooked food needs to reach 75°C. • Cook rolled or stuffed meats, mince, sausages and whole poultry until the juices run clear. • Keep hot food at 60°C or hotter. Ninety per cent of responses received from businesses rate the food safety service provided by Council to be good or excellent. Photo: Bernie Bickerton.

PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS 0–15 November Australians have always been swift to include new foods and cooking techniques from wide variety of regions and cultures into their lifestyle. Foods which were virtually unheard of in Australian kitchens just a decade ago are now considered mainstream and are often cooked at home. Food Adventures: new foods, new techniques is the theme for this year’s Food Safety Week. Co-ordinated by the Food Safety Information Council, Food Safety Week will be held from 10–16 November.

Promoting food safety in Glen Eira

nder the provisions of the Council developed the Five-Star Safe • have no complaints within the previous UVictorian Food Act, Glen Eira Food Program in the mid-1990s and the 12 months; City Council has a number of Program has been an integral part of how • have no serious food risks identified legislative responsibilities. These Council’s Public Health Unit promotes during the food safety assessment; and include: and enforces food safety throughout Glen Eira. • have no unaddressed items from the • registering all local food establishments previous year’s food safety assessment. on an annual basis; This Program uses an innovative approach to enforcing the statutory Establishments who successfully achieve • inspecting all food establishments provisions of the Victorian Food Act, a five-star rating receive a five-star food at least once each year and assessing by providing incentives for local food safety certificate to display; a reduction businesses operations against National businesses that meet the food safety in registration fees; and free advertising Food Safety Standards; and criteria listed below. in Council’s Safe Food Guide. • monitoring the safety of food sold To achieve a five-star safe food rating, a The food establishment which achieves within the municipality by taking food establishment must achieve a food the highest safe food rating goes on to food samples from food establishments hygiene score of 90 per cent or above. be named Shop of the Year — announced and performing tests to determine the The establishment must also: at Council’s annual Food Business Awards presence of bacteria that can cause in April. food poisoning. • operate in accordance with a food safety program established for the Council officers regularly inspect poorer Council’s Manager Public Health business; performing premises to ensure that and Community Development Mark they are reaching National Food Safety Council collected 380 food samples • have a Food Safety Supervisor trained Saunders said during 2007–08 Council Standards and not posing a public during 2007–08. in the required food safety competency conducted a total of 1,590 food safety health risk. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. inspections of the 800 food businesses standards who has the ability to oversee within the municipality and collected the business operations; If a business fails to comply with successfully prosecuted eight businesses National Food Safety Standards Council for not complying with National Food 380 food samples. • pass a food hygiene questionnaire; can issue the owner of the premises with Safety Standards. “Results indicated that more than • pass all food sampling results and a written direction. If the owner of the For further information on Council’s 80 per cent of food samples taken have no food seizures within a business fails to comply with a Council from local food businesses complied Five-Star Safe Food Program, contact 12 month period; direction, Council may instigate legal Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. with National Food Safety Standards,” proceedings in a Magistrate’s Court. Mr Saunders said. Over the past two years Council has Safe food program DVD Chill • Cold food must be kept at 5°C or colder. Glen Eira City Council has • Frozen food must be kept frozen solid at -15°C or colder. produced a food safety • Thaw food in the fridge. Food that is thawing should be stored below and separate DVD. The DVD features from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. This means that raw food cannot drip onto the Council’s Five-Star Safe Food cooked food. Program, Safe Food Guide • Divide large portions of food into small batches before thawing. Large portions take and also the nutrition and longer to thaw. accessibility programs. Separate To view this DVD or the • Keep raw food separate from cooked and ready-to-eat food to avoid cross Safe Food Guide online, visit contamination. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au • Use separate cutting boards, utensils, containers and equipment when preparing Click on Health and then raw, cooked and ready-to-eat food. Food safety and click on the Five-Star Safe Food Program Photo: Bernie Bickerton. DVD link. ■

GLENEIRANEWS OCTOBER 2008 PAGE 9 ARTSNEWS CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT Sunday 21 December FREE EVENT 6pm–10pm Caulfield Racecourse Terrace Whittier Stand

len Eira residents are invited to join in song with some Gof Australia’s most talented performers at Glen Eira City Council’s Carols by Candlelight.

Experience all the joy of the festive season and HOW TO GET THERE singalong to some of your favourite carols with Australian music icon and host for the evening BY CAR Wilbur Wilde. Free car parking is available via Gate Two, There will be performances by Deborah Conway Kambrook Road Car Park and Willy Zygier as well as soulful a cappella group (Mel Ref:68 E3). Suade. BY TRAM Young Voices of Melbourne, who have toured Tram route three East Malvern/Melbourne Australia, Europe, North America, Asia and South University. Stop 56 and enter via Gate 23, Africa, will also join in the celebrations. Station Street, Caulfield.

The choir performs regularly in and around 2008 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Melbourne and is often heard on radio and PROGRAM television. Young Voices of Melbourne has collaborated with many fine choirs around the • Wilbur Wilde and Lisa Edwards’ Christmas world and performed at major events such as friends; the opening of the 2006 Commonwealth Games • Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier; in Melbourne. • Suade; Local favourites Carnegie Primary School Guitar • Young Voices of Melbourne; Ensemble, Caulfield Junior College Choir, Glen Eira City Band and Glen Eira City Choir will add some • Glen Eira City Choir; festive cheer to the evening. • Glen Eira City Band; Santa will also take time off from his busy workshop • Carnegie Primary School Guitar Ensemble; and at the North Pole to make a guest appearance. • Caulfield Junior College Choir. Bring your rugs, pack a picnic and enjoy this magical event with family and friends. For further information, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 Undercover seating is available in the Terrace or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Whittier Stand.

Carols by Candlelight is sponsored by Yarra Trams.

PAGE 10 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS ARTSNEWS Beat goes on in Springtime Music Series

pring celebrations continue Los Chanelas Dan Cassey Angels of Harlem Sthis month with an exciting series of free, small Sunday 2 November Sunday 23 November unplugged concerts. Allnutt Park — Wheatley Road, Joyce Park — Jasper Road, Bentleigh (Mel Ref: 68 C11) Ormond (Mel Ref: 68 F9) The 2008 Springtime Music Series offers an exciting and diverse range of music Los Chanelas is a three piece band Angels of Harlem is a fresh approach to including jazz, blues, flamenco, pop founded in Buenos Aires by band leader the genre of gospel. Talented male and and gospel. Miguel Ovejero. Specialising in rumba female vocalists perform modernised and traditional flamenco, the passion and gospel songs as heard in the Sister All concerts will be held from 2pm authenticity of their style is unparalleled Act movies. to 4pm. and unique to Melbourne. For further information about the 2008 TLC Springtime Music Series, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. ■ Sunday 9 November Halley Park — Corner Jasper Road and Mortimore Street, Bentleigh (Mel Ref: 77 E3) Combining two guitarists and singers Los Chanelas. with strong harmonies, TLC will perform a repertoire of songs ranging from retro, Dan Cassey. swing, blues and modern, catering to a wide audience.

Party in Sunday 16 November Springthorpe Gardens — Corner the Park Neerim Road and Tuckett Street, Murrumbeena (Mel Ref: 69 B5) A young singer and guitarist from 2009 Elsternwick, Dan Cassey will perform ot-for-profit organisations music from Jeff Buckley to Edith Piaf Nand local businesses are and Judy Garland. Angels of Harlem. invited to participate at Glen Eira City Council’s Party in the Park program in 2009. A fee to cover costs applies to businesses. Not-for-profit and local TLC. businesses should apply using the appropriate application form at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au EXHIBITIONS Glen Eira based craft artists who may Glen Eira City Council Gallery Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Phone: 9524 3333 be interested in having a table in a Opening hours: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1pm–5pm Free admission small market-like environment at WE GOT BOTH KINDS HERE The exhibition will feature a broad Party in the Park at Allnutt Park are — PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING range of work, from traditional black encouraged to contact Council’s Arts COLLEGE 2008 GRADUATE and white silver gelatine processes Department on 9524 3333. EXHIBITION and type C colour prints through to If you make traditional or digitally generated prints, new media, Viewing from 10am on Wednesday contemporary craft art with your and installation. A distinctive quality of 6 November until 5pm on Sunday own hands then we are interested in the exhibition will be the synthesising 16 November hearing from you. of traditional and innovative approaches It is free to participate, but places are Glen Eira City Council’s Gallery will to photography. limited and subject to approval. again host the Photographic Imaging As in previous years, the themes, College Graduate Exhibition. Council is also looking for schools or styles and concepts are wide ranging, community groups which may like Titled We Got Both Kinds Here, a reflecting the individual development to perform at Party in the Park on showcase of artworks by 100 students of students in response to the world 1 March and 29 March. will be on display, including graduating around them. students of the Diploma of Arts in The diverse interests and range of For further information on the Applied Photography. 2009 Party in the Park program, approaches to the photographic medium promises a dynamic and Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd — contact the Arts and Cultural Events Farm, Murrumbeena Road 1935, oil on intriguing exhibition. Co-ordinator on 9524 3333. canvas, 62cm x 52cm. Collection: Glen Eira City Council. Diary dates HIGHLIGHTS FROM GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL’S ART collection of artworks drawn from the Party in the Park at Allnutt Park — COLLECTION permanent collection of Glen Eira Sunday 1 March 2009. City Council. Viewing from 10am on Thursday Party in the Park — Let’s Swing at 20 November to 5pm on Sunday The exhibition will feature the works Princes Park — Sunday 15 March 30 November of Fred Williams, Arthur Boyd, 2009. Leonard French, Roger Kemp and other Party in the Park at Packer Park — Felicity Allnutt — Bloodlines, silver Highlights from Glen Eira City Council’s notable artists. Sunday 29 March 2009. gelatine print, 10x17cm. Art Collection presents a vibrant

GLENEIRANEWS NOVEMBER 2008 PAGE 11 COMMUNITYDIARY COMMUNITY Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group holds Brighton Philatelic Society meets Hughesdale Art Group is holding its art classes in all media from Monday to each month on the first Saturday at annual art exhibition and sale. The Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute Friday with a special children’s class on 1pm, the second and fourth Tuesday at exhibition opens on 4 November, corner is seeking participants for a study which Saturday mornings. A life drawing class 8pm and the third Tuesday at 10.30am Poath and Kangaroo Roads, Hughesdale will examine whether naturally occurring is also held once a month at Moorleigh at 80 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale. at 7.30pm and can be viewed Wednesday compounds found in cocoa can improve Village, 92 Bignell Road, East Bentleigh. Activities include stamp displays and to Friday from 10am to 9pm and blood pressure, vascular health and Contact: 9563 7621 or 0433 793 726. stamp trading. New members welcome. Saturday from 10am to 3pm. diabetes control. Eligible participants Contact Brad: 0403 009 583. must have stable treated high blood The Bentleigh Life Activities Club Adelphi Theatre will stage the family pressure (with or without diabetes) and be offers opportunities for seniors to meet The 4th Caulfield Scout Group holds pantomime Little Red Riding Hood willing to consume a cocoa beverage twice new friends and enjoy social activities, scouts on Tuesday nights from 7pm to at the Grand National Trust Mansion daily for six months. Contact: 9258 5056. including table tennis, golf, card games 9pm and cubs on Wednesday nights from Labassa, 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North and music. New members welcome. 7pm to 8.30pm during the school term on 6 and 7 December at 2pm and 13 and The Rotary Club of Moorleigh Contact Gotu: 9557 2562 or at the Birch St Scout Hall, Caulfield 14 December at 2pm and 4.15pm. Cost Moorabbin is selling the My Health Pat: 9555 6008. South. Contact Steve or Jo: 9505 6995. is $8 adults and $6 children (includes Organiser for $30, with $8 going towards The Moorabbin Historical Society St Peter’s Cancer Support Group refreshments). Bookings essential. the Rotary Foundation Polio Eradication Contact: 9690 1593. Foundation. The Organiser enables opens Box Cottage, Joyce Park, Jasper will meet on 6 November at 10.30am people to take control of their medical Road, McKinnon on the last Sunday at St Peter’s Parish, 844 Centre Road, Kiwanis Internet Club of Bayside will health records to ensure their health of each month from 2pm to 4.30pm. Bentleigh East. Contact: 9579 4255. be holding an Australian film premiere Admission by donation. fundraiser on 26 November at 11am and wellbeing across all the specialists EVENTS they attend. Contact: 9578 9131. at the Palace Cinema Dendy Brighton, 26 Church Street, Brighton. Ormond Angling Club meets on the Bentleigh East Combined Probus Contact Beni: 9569 4815 or MEETINGS AND CLUBS first and third Wednesday of the month Club meets on the second Tuesday of from 8pm at 462 North Road, Ormond. 0414 496 023. Club 66 holds Old Time, Modern and the month at the Bentleigh Club, Yawla Junior memberships available. St Joseph’s Primary School will be New Vogue dances with a live band on Street Bentleigh at 9.30am. Meetings Contact Walter: 0400 508 330. holding its 75th anniversary mega fete on the third Saturday of each month from include a guest speaker and morning tea. 16 November at the school, 28 Sandham 8pm at the Bentleigh Uniting Church Bridge @ 99 (an activity of the B’nai Contact: Ian 9551 5223 or Street, Elsternwick. Fun for all ages Hall, 495 Centre Road, Bentleigh. Cost B’rith Shalom Unit) is looking for bridge Doug: 9570 2088. including Devonshire tea, food, book of $7 includes a light supper. players to play on Thursday nights. Rippon Lea Estate is hosting Storytime and plant stalls, animal farm and heaps Contact Margaret: 9587 1092. Arrive 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at for Preschoolers at 192 Hotham Street, 99 Hotham Street, St Kilda. Cost of of rides. Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Elsternwick. Come and enjoy stories, $10 includes light supper. Contact Sol: B’nai B’rith will be holding its annual will be offering computer and English songs, games and art activities on 6, 9578 1826 (not on Saturdays). gigantic garage sale on 9 November from classes as well as classes in computer 13, 20 and 27 November and 4 and 8am to 4pm in the hall on the corner enhancement of digital photos from Murrumbeena Bowls Club at 11 December from 10.30am to 11.30am. of Birch Street and Hawthorn Road, 10 October at 419 North Road, 10 Blackwood Street, Carnegie, is seeking Cost is $7 adults, $5 concession and $3 Caulfield South. Admission is free and all Ormond. Contact: 9578 8996. to share the sport of bowls with the for children, with those aged under five community. Come and enjoy the fun. and National Trust members admitted proceeds go to charity. Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group meets Contact Michael: 9569 4969. free. Contact: 9523 6095. Koornang Uniting Church will be every Monday (except public holidays) holding a blessing of the Murrumbeena at the Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium. Connections will be holding a New Bentleigh Senior Citizens 2009 great community garden at the 10am service on New Vogue and Old Time dancing from Beginnings group for women who have autumn adventure tour to Tasmania 23 November. The garden was established 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Come and join us experienced being put down or abused in will be held from 3–10 March. The as an outreach project on its land at for a fun, social afternoon and a chat over relationships either as children or adults. tour of seven nights and eight days costs 117 Murrumbeena Road. The inaugural a cup of tea or coffee. This group will run until 5 December $1,595 and includes travel on the Spirit monthly Murrumbeena Craft and Produce Contact Audrey: 9822 2064. from 1pm to 3pm at Connections Family of Tasmania (one-way) and flight costs Resource Centre, 274 High Street, (one-way). This luxury tour includes a Market will be held on 6 December. McKinnon Needlepointers run a Windsor. trip to Port Arthur with a cruise around Contact: Glynis 0407 506 662. Nu-Wave program to teach the art of the Isle of the Dead, a day cruise up the Connections will be holding a Kids Glen Eira City Choir will be holding needle pointing, from beginners through Gordon River with a buffet lunch, a tour Rock program for primary aged children a Celebration of Christmas on to the experienced. The group meets of the Cadbury Factory, Swiss Village and who have witnessed or experienced 14 December at 2pm at St Mary’s every second Thursday from 1pm at the Salamanca Market and a bus trip around family violence and the women who Anglican Church, Glen Eira Road, McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon Cradle Mountain. Bookings are open care for them. This group will run until Caulfield. Contact: 9578 1974. Road, McKinnon. until the end of the year. 25 November from 4pm to 5.30pm at Contact Merrill: 9578 1117. Contact Cheryl: 9557 5739. Connections, 274 High Street, Prahran.

DJK WINDOW IMMUNISATIONSESSIONS REPAIRS McKinnon Public Hall Packer Park BROKEN CORDS OR 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon Leila Road, Carnegie BALANCES IN DOUBLE Monday 10 November and Monday Monday 17 November and Monday HUNG WINDOWS 1 December — 10am–11am 15 December — 10am–11am Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium Bentleigh East Bottom sash (2 cords) (entry via Glen Eira Road) Bentleigh Bayside Community Health from $70 Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Centre Both sashes (4 cords) Caulfield Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East from $90 Tuesday 11 November and Tuesday Wednesday 19 November and Wednesday 9 December — 6pm–7pm 10 December — 5.45pm–.15pm Tubular balances from $75 Tuesday 18 November and Tuesday Saturday 22 November and Saturday Price depends on size, condition 16 December — 9.30am–10.30am 13 December — 9.30am–11am and number. Call us for a Quote. Carnegie Library and Community Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Centre Health Centre Call Dave or Kath on 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Corner Royal and Rosedale Avenues, Wednesday 5 November and Wednesday Glen Huntly 0410 400 987 3 December — 1.30pm–2.30pm Wednesday 26 November and Wednesday Cut out and keep this ad Thursday 27 November and Thursday 17 December — 9.30am–11am for future reference. 18 December — 6pm–7pm PAGE 12 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS RECREATIONNEWS Skating action in Glen Eira Halley Park kateboarding, rollerblading various surfaces, including a concrete — fun for all Sand BMX riding are popular pad, ramps, quarter pipes, grind poles pastimes for young people in and fun box. To protect users during the alley Park in Bentleigh is Glen Eira, moving beyond fads warmer months, shade sails have also Ha smaller park with a big to become regular recreational been installed. heart offering something for sports for many. everyone. The skate facility is very popular, Located on Jasper Road, Bentleigh Glen Eira is fortunate to have a especially on school holidays, weekends (Mel Ref: 77 E3) Halley Park is very great venue for young people who and after school. Skaters and riders have popular with Glen Eira residents. This enjoy skateboarding, BMX riding their own code of conduct when using park is frequented by young families and rollerblading. the facility and give way to each other drawn to the fantastic playground and to ensure that they don’t collide. To the The Bailey Reserve skateboard park was picnic facilities. uninitiated, it can look chaotic, but constructed by Glen Eira City Council Halley Park has an open space area for those involved, there is definitely in 2000, with the assistance of a grant big enough for flying a kite, walking organisation to the skating. from Sport and Recreation Victoria. a dog or kicking a football. There are Skate park designer and former world For those who have never seen the tricks pathways that meander throughout skating champion Tony Hallam helped that skaters and BMX riders can do, it the park, plenty of seats and a rotunda create the facility, in conjunction with is definitely worth a visit to the skate and barbecue facilities. The park young people from Glen Eira facility to watch the action. also has automated toilets for the convenience of park users. Address: East Boundary Road, Bentleigh People meet regularly with their BMX The park has exercise equipment for bikes, rollerblades and boards to try East (Mel Ref: 68 K12). those wishing to become more active their skills on the low level street circuit. Operating hours: Daylight hours only. and a basketball practice area. Skaters can challenge themselves on Glen Eira is fortunate to have a great venue for young people who Shady trees make this a great park on enjoy skateboarding, BMX riding and a sunny day, so this spring why not rollerblading. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. treat yourself to a walk through this Awards galore for picturesque park. ■ McKinnon Needlepointers Swim into summer he McKinnon Needlepointers and was thrilled when he heard the Twere a hit at this year Royal news of the awards. Melbourne Show taking home “The ladies worked very hard on nine awards in the First Time their pieces and it is great to see them Exhibitor category. awarded for it,” Mr Bracher said. Seven members from the McKinnon “It is especially encouraging to Needlepointers entered the competition see beginners doing so well in for the first time, all taking home an competitions.” award for their skilled work. If you are over 50, living in Glen Eira One of the first placegetters recently or surrounding areas and would like joined the McKinnon Needlepointers to learn all there is to know about though the NU Wave program and has needlepointing, then the McKinnon only been needlepointing for around Needlepointers NU Wave program is six months. for you. Photo: Bernie Bicketon. The NU Wave program started in 2007 Formed in 1985, McKinnon and teaches participants the exciting Needlepointers meet every second he Carnegie and Bentleigh The Carnegie and Bentleigh East art of needlepointing from beginners Thursday from 1pm to 3pm at East Swim Centres are filled Swim Centres have an action packed through to experienced needlepointers. T McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon and ready to provide Glen Eira timetable full of events for the summer. McKinnon Needlepointers organiser Road, McKinnon. residents with a great place to These include: Les Bracher has been needlepointing for For further information, or to register take a dip this summer season. Carnegie Swim Centre more than 40 years. Mr Bracher started your interest in the NU Wave program, Open from 1 November 2008 until Dive in Movie Night — Saturday teaching needlepointing in the 1980s contact Les Bracher on 9460 4801. ■ 31 March 2009, both swim centres are 13 December an oasis in the sun for people of all ages Family Fun Day — Saturday 10 January in the Glen Eira community. Jazz by the Pool — Saturday 31 January YMCA Aquathon Event — Thursday YMCA Victoria Outdoor Pools 4 March Leader Simon Beqir said outdoor Open Doors BBQ Fundraiser — pools provide an easy, inexpensive and Saturday 7 March entertaining retreat for the community during summer. Bentleigh East Swim Centre Kid’s Castle — Sunday 21 December “With supervision from qualified pool BBQ in the Park — Sunday 18 January lifeguards and high-quality facilities Family Fun Day — Sunday 8 February available, YMCA Victoria managed YMCA Aquathon Event — Thursday pools are a great way to escape the heat,” 26 February Mr Beqir said. End of Summer Extravaganza — Both centres are ready for lap swimming Sunday 3 March and general water play. The YMCA For further information about any offers casual admission and a variety of the family fun activities planned for of membership types to cater for the the summer, contact YMCA Senior The McKinnon Needlepointers were a hit at this year Royal Melbourne whole family. The pools will open from Branch Manager James Ellender Show taking home nine awards in the First Time Exhibitor category. 6am to 7pm each day and 8am to 6pm on 9570 7394. ■ Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Saturdays and Sundays.

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Create a Kids' Book Always wanted to write for children? Attend a Create a Kids' Picture Book Workshop. Saturday 29th Sunday 23rd November November Ormond Birregurra 10am-4pm 10am-4pm with two tutors with two tutors Dr Virginia Lowe Dr Virginia Lowe and and artist Jo Thompson. artist Teresa Culkin-Lawrence. Bookings: www.createakidsbook.com.au Contact Dr Virginia Lowe PO Box 2, Ormond Victoria 3204 ph: 03 9578 5689 fax: 03 9578 3466 mob: 0400 488 100 "Stories, Pictures and Reality: Two children tell" (Routledge 2007)

TOILET TRAINING THE WHEN AND THE HOW Glen Eira City Council will be presenting this information session for parents/guardians, grandparents and early childhood professionals. All parents face the dilemma of when to start toilet training their child. • What age is appropriate? • What are the signs of readiness to look for? Guest presenter Susan McCarthy from Continence Victoria will provide a number of strategies to get your child on the way to becoming Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2008 toilet competent. Date: Wednesday 19 November Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm These immunisations should be given as soon as a child has their fourth birthday. Glen Eira City Council’s (registration 7.15pm) Immunisation Service is offering three immunisation sessions for four-year-old children during 2008. Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation will receive a free show bag. Corner Glen Eira and Face painting, balloons and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained. Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Saturday 15 November Monday 24 November Cost: $5 per person 9.30am–11.30am 4pm–6pm Bookings close Friday 14 November. Places are limited. Registration and Bentleigh Bayside Carnegie Library and payment must be received prior to Community Health Centre Community Centre each session. Gardeners Road 7 Shepparson Avenue For a copy of the registration form, Bentleigh East Carnegie or for further information about the session, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Glen Eira City Council www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Bentleigh Bentleigh East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL

PAGE 14 NOVEMBER 2008 GLENEIRANEWS BUSINESSNEWS Sales — BusEd Program provides Lead access to local talent

generation len Eira City Council’s unites the resources of student teams and GBusiness Development Unit the knowledge, mentoring and experience is currently seeking expressions of local business owners to achieve workshop of interest from local businesses positive outcomes for local businesses. which want to become involved in o you want to learn how to “Business owners get access to up-to-date Council’s BusEd program. Dcreate and automate your information, resources, skills, talents lead generation so that all your BusEd links students looking to gain and knowledge to help get projects off valuable time is spent talking practical business experience with business the ground and increase their business, to highly qualified customers? owners who have ideas to grow their while students gain real-life experience business, but may lack the specialist skills in a business environment and the Senior management are presented Then Glen Eira City Council’s Lead or resources to bring them to fruition. opportunity to transfer their technical with survey results from Holmesglen generation workshop is for you. knowledge into practical experience,” post-graduate marketing students. During 2008, the BusEd program has To be presented by Elliot Hayes, this Ms Bredin said. linked businesses with students from market research and development of workshop will teach you: Monash University and Holmesglen The BusEd program has grown comprehensive marketing plans. • how to create special offers that TAFE in a variety of disciplines, considerably in recent years, with There are limited opportunities available reduce the haggling process and including computing, information many Glen Eira businesses building for 2009. To register your interest in make it easy for clients to say yes; technology and marketing. websites and e-commerce facilities, such participating in Council’s BusEd program as payment gateways. Other projects • how to package yourself as the Council’s Manager Business contact Council’s Business Development offered to local businesses have included ■ leading expert in your industry Development Lynda Bredin said BusEd Unit on 9524 3333. rather than just another sales rep; • how to automate the lead-generating process of getting prospects so you Get the edge on carbon can spend time focusing on your most important clients; n 2010 the business Glen Eira City Council, in partnership Date: Wednesday 19 November landscape in Australia will with Kingston and Bayside City • how to set up a powerful referral I Time: 7am–9am change dramatically with the councils, South East Development and system that has clients coming to Venue: Hemisphere Conference Centre, introduction of the Carbon the Westernport Greenhouse Alliance, you without you doing any of the 488 South Road, Moorabbin Pollution Reduction Scheme. is hosting a regional business breakfast “hard sell” cold calling; Cost: $30 per person (GST inclusive) to provide answers to the fundamental At the heart of this Scheme is emissions RSVP: Friday 14 November to • how most sales people are making questions about how emissions trading trading, in which the Government sets Kingston City Council it hard for themselves because they will affect local businesses. a limit on how much carbon pollution on 9581 4735 or email don’t have the right strategy to sell industry can produce. The Government Keynote speaker Head of Carbon [email protected] once — profit forever; Management at Ecos Corporation Jack then sells permits up to that limit, For further information visit • how to use publicity to increase Holden will cut through the jargon to creating an incentive for businesses to www.kingstonbusiness.com.au ■ your positioning and your sales; look for cleaner energy options. give businesses the information they • internet marketing strategies that need to make the right decisions. generate leads at little or no cost; and • how to access hundreds of your Glen Eira Women’s Business target customers for free. Mr Hayes has worked across several different industries, ranging from Network 2008 fi nale telecommunications, film and ounder and CEO of big budget to work with. television to corporate training and RedBalloon Naomi Simson F Ms Simson is the author of I Want development. He has featured in will be the guest speaker at the What She’s Having, a book for business BRW and his clients include Australia final Glen Eira Women’s Business start-ups or owners of existing businesses Post, Telstra, Department of Justice Network meeting for 2008. and Optus. who want some insight into risk taking, RedBalloon is Australia and New beating the odds and marketing without Mr Hayes also consults and trains Zealand’s leading online supplier of big budgets to get off the ground. She in the areas of productivity, time unique gifts. was announced as a finalist in the 2008 management, innovation in the BRW Most Admired Business Owner, was RedBalloon also provides incentive, workplace, sales and marketing. named Marketing Employer of Choice in reward and recognition solutions for 2006 and Westpac New South Wales Date: Thursday 6 November businesses that are challenged with the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005. Time: 6.30pm–9pm task of ensuring their employees are (6pm registration) engaged, motivated and rewarded. When: Thursday 20 November Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Ms Simson will talk about the programs Time: 7.30pm–9pm (6.45pm arrival Glen Eira and Hawthorn RedBalloon can provide to businesses. networking and light supper) Roads, Caulfield She will also provide advice on: Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner • how to build a company with a great Cost: $30 (includes light dinner) Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, culture; Caulfield RSVP: Monday 3 November to • how to manage your team for peak Council’s Service Centre on performance; Cost: $20 9524 3333 • how to build solid brand equity by RSVP: Tuesday 18 November to marketing through your people; and Council’s Service Centre • how to promote your brand without a on 9524 3333 ■ Naomi Simson.

GLENEIRANEWS NOVEMBER 2008 PAGE 15 LIBRARYNEWS The Battle of Fromelles — 1916 and 2008 Wednesday 12 November why it became Australia’s forgotten 7pm–8pm battle and will illuminate this year’s Glen Eira Town Hall developments relating to Fromelles. He Caulfield Cup Room has written extensively about Fromelles, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn and is one of the three activists whose Roads, Caulfield seven year campaign brought Cobbers to the Shrine of Remembrance. The Battle on Fromelles began at 6pm on 19 July 1916. By 8am on Mr McMullin is the author of the 20 July 1916, the battle was over. In award-winning biography Pompey Elliott this disastrous battle 5,533 Australians and an experienced and entertaining became casualties in one night — this is speaker. His other books include the equal to the entire Australian casualties centenary history of the ALP entitled in the Boer, Korean and Vietnam Wars The Light on the Hill and another combined. Fromelles was a particularly political history So Monstrous a Travesty: Victorian tragedy, with 1,800 of the Chris Watson and the World’s First casualties from the Victorian brigade, National Labour Government. His most The sculpture Cobbers at the Shrine of Remembrance to commemorate the which was led by the famous commander recent book Will Dyson: Australia’s battle of Fromelles. Pompey Elliott. For decades Fromelles Radical Genius was commended by the remained Australia’s forgotten battle, but judges of the National Biography Award. recently returned to the headlines with Refreshments will be served. Bookings Saturday Shakers — the discovery of mass Australian and are required and can be made at British graves near the battlefield. any library branch, online at Cha Cha Sam Historian Ross McMullin will explain www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or by how this disaster eventuated in 1916, contacting 9524 3333. ■ Saturday 8 November 2pm–3pm Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Boyd Room, level one Join the summer read 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie This upbeat and interactive show, he Summer Read program judges. Residents have the opportunity fuelled by the ukulele and great Treturns to Glen Eira to vote for their favorite book either at backbeats, will have the whole family libraries from 14 November to their local library or online. up singing, dancing and having fun. 28 February with another exciting Readers will also have the chance to win Cha Cha Sam is folk and pop music for list of 20 books written by prizes, including a regional Victorian big-spirited kids and their grownups. Victorians or set in Victoria. weekend escape package. Cha Cha Sam songs are dedicated to moving bodies, hearts and minds and Once again this year’s feature of the For further information visit your local program is that the readers become the encourage kids and families to play and branch or slv.vic.gov.au/goto/summer-read communicate creatively. Come and join in the fun. This free performance is suitable for children of all ages. No bookings are required. ■

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