Glen Eira City Council July 2009 Volume 141
Street tree planting commences Council wins gold at Australasian news Reporting Awards Wayne gets ready to add the water crystals to the Resurfacing works create soil while Chris prepares the tree for planting. Photo: Les O'Rourke. a greener Caulfield Park Rates: len Eira City Council’s from a variety of sources around placed around trees and plants.” what you pay and why annual residential street tree the home.” Mr Unwin said current water Gplanting has begun. Mr Unwin said residents can help by restrictions prohibit Council from
More than 400 additional street providing between five and 10 litres using any potable water for tree regulars trees will be planted along residential of water, twice a week (preferably in watering. Arts News streets. the morning), during dry or warm “Council would normally utilise Each tree planted will be secured periods. water from the many water hydrants Business News with timber stakes and granules will “Water should be poured directly throughout the City, but now we Youth News be added to the soil to help retain onto the mulch at the base of the are reliant on bore and some Class moisture. Mulch will then be added young tree,” Mr Unwin said. A recycled water to establish and Recreation News to keep the roots cool and moist. maintain our trees.” “Clean water is best for young trees. Library News Approximately 100 additional trees You can use the water that is often Mr Unwin said the natural rainfall will also be planted in Council’s wasted while waiting for it to warm and cool conditions will help the shopping centres. up in baths and showers, water from new trees establish during the Council’s Manager Park Services leaking taps or water from the last winter months, but if necessary, Laurie Unwin said while Council rinse cycle of washing machines. additional bore water will be utilised routinely waters new trees during “Residents should always make sure to ensure the young trees survive. the summer, meeting the necessary any water collected for use on the “Council can utilise bore water from watering requirements was difficult. trees meets requirements of current four sites located within our parks “To ensure the newly planted trees water restrictions.” to water trees across the City,” receive a blossoming start to life, Mr Unwin said Council is responsible Mr Unwin said. Council is calling on residents to for more than 46,000 street trees and “In addition, Council has installed assist with additional watering,” more than 11,000 park trees. water tanks in Hopetoun Gardens Mr Unwin said. “We conduct regular watering of and Harleston Park in Elsternwick “A How to Care pamphlet will be more than 4,000 trees, including young to store Class A recycled water to provided for each household which street and park trees, mature heritage assist with watering demands. Community Care receives a tree. trees and other trees which are at “The Class A recycled water is highly “Council will also be providing a particular risk from the prolonged treated and safe for use on trees and nine-litre plastic bucket which drought conditions,” Mr Unwin said. gardens. Water tankers transport the residents can use to collect water “To help retain moisture, more than water to the storage tanks. 5,000 cubic metres of mulch has been Continued on page three.
Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East news Council wins gold at Australasian Reporting Awards Mayor’s Annual reports reveal a lot about an The Australasian Reporting Awards is an • Tennis Australia; column organisation’s values and culture — independent organisation that promotes • Watercare Services Limited; and how it reports against its Plan; what it excellence in reporting and covers discloses; what the auditors say; and all corporations, government bodies, • Wesfarmers Limited. how it handles not only successes, but charitable and community organisations Report of the Year was awarded to Port disappointments or challenges. in Australia and New Zealand. of Brisbane Corporation. Over the past few years, Glen Eira Council has won a Gold Award for its Glen Eira is the only Victorian Council City Council has set out to improve its most recent Annual Report 2007–08. which currently holds: Annual Report so that it discloses a much Announced on 4 June, Council's • the highest rating from the Auditor more detailed account of Council's report was commended for its overall General for financial sustainability; and services, performance and stewardship. excellence in annual reporting, full • the highest rating from the disclosure and high quality coverage. Australasian Reporting Awards for Council is offering local primary It was also praised as a model for peer annual reporting. reports. schools the opportunity to visit Town This accreditation offers residents and Hall and gain a greater understanding Other organisations to win Gold included: ratepayers independent expert assurance of how Council operates and the • Australia Post; of performance and processes. role it plays in the community. • Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Copies of the 2007–08 Annual Report Last month, I had the pleasure in • BHP Billiton; are available from Council’s Service meeting Year Five students from Centre or at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Coatesville Primary School. The • Boral Limited children not only learnt about the • National Australia Bank; role and function of Council, but they had the chance to step into the role of a councillor and debate local issues. Council CEO Andrew Newton and Cr Jim Magee also joined in. The students were most enthusiastic General Manager Worksafe Victoria Eric Windholz presents Glen Eira Mayor and learnt a great deal. Cr Helen Whiteside with Council’s Gold Award certificate. We have received positive feedback Photo: Bright Light Photography. about the program and encourage other schools and groups to become involved. To arrange a visit, contact my office on 9524 3225. Councillor contacts Council’s Youth Consultative Group TUCKER WARD CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD (YCG) is a representative group of around 10 to 13 young people aged Cr Nick Staikos Cr Frank Penhalluriack Cr Margaret Esakoff 15 to 19. The group is responsible Ph/Fax: 9579 7120 Ph/Fax: 9853 3246 Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 for not only hosting special events, Mobile: 0418 558 046 Mobile: 0429 408 504 Mobile: 0407 831 893 but they have the opportunity to be [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] a representative for their age group.
Cr Jamie Hyams Cr Helen Whiteside (Mayor) Cr Steven Tang For the past 12 months, the YCG has helped organise and facilitate Ph: 9524 3225 Fax: 9524 3358 Ph/Fax: 9597 9014 Ph/Fax: 9578 8314 a number of events, including Battle Mobile: 0438 330 698 Mobile: 0400 920 845 Mobile: 0427 319 018 of the Bands 2008 and the 2009 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Youth Art Expo.
Cr Jim Magee Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Neil Pilling The YCG’s yearly commitment Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Mobile: 0428 310 919 has now ended with a graduation Mobile: 0427 338 327 Mobile: 0400 832 270 [email protected] ceremony held on 20 May. [email protected] [email protected] Congratulations on a job well done. Council’s Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of rare toy Glen Eira City Council trains and trams from 10–19 July. The exhibition will showcase a Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 TTY: 03 9524 3496 selection of more than 100 toy Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 trains and trams from the fascinating Caulfield Email: [email protected] and extensive collection of antique PO Box 42, Caulfield South Victoria 3162 Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au toys of local collector Jack Little. Trains will be running on tracks Disclaimer during the exhibition, providing Deadlines The information in this publication is of a general nature. a fun filled afternoon for visitors The deadline for the next edition (August 2009) of the Glen Eira News is The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a young and old — an exciting Wednesday 8 July for delivery 4–5 August. complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. exhibition for children. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions Jack Little is well known to contained herein. Council’s Gallery. We exhibited his The deadline for the September 2009 edition of the Glen Eira News is © collection of toy trucks, cars and Wednesday 5 August for delivery 1–2 September. Copyright Glen Eira City Council 2009 The copyright for all material in this document is the property buses in July 2007. To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, PO Box 42 Caulfield South of Glen Eira City Council (unless otherwise noted). Other Victoria 3162 or email: [email protected] than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or Cr Helen Whiteside transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Mayor Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. glen eira news | july 2009 | p2 news Resurfacing works create a green Caulfield Park The open space improvement works are nearing completion at Caulfield Park. Three ovals on the south side of Caulfield Park have been resurfaced with drought-tolerant turf and a drip irrigation system to provide a more sustainable surface for active and passive recreation. The new turf will be fenced off until September to allow the new grass to become fully established. Sporting clubs and local schools that normally use the ovals will be relocated for the 2009 winter season to other grounds. Class A recycled water will be used to water the new turf from the newly installed water tanks and drip irrigation system. Other works completed during the resurfacing project include demolishing the grey hex pavilion and returning the area to open space, realigning the sportsgrounds and establishing a new all-weather path. To compliment the oval works 120 new native trees are also being planted. Glen Eira City Council has converted approximately three grounds per year under its warm season grasses conversion program, including Murrumbeena Park number one oval, Bentleigh Reserve and Glen Huntly Park oval in Glen Huntly. It is anticipated that additional grounds will be Resurfacing works at Caulfield Park. Photo: Phil McKellar — TRA. converted to warm season grasses in 2009–10. Glen Eira — great memories
Rosstown Ward Councillor Margaret Esakoff has “I take a keen interest in all issues and aim to be called Glen Eira home for around 50 years, growing accessible and responsive to all residents. I believe it up in Bentleigh East when market gardens were is an honour and a privilege to serve the community becoming new housing estates. and it’s a role I take very seriously. “The Marriott family, a branch of my family, were “At the end of my four year term I hope that the market gardeners in the area and many of the community can say that Glen Eira is an even better streets (including my own) were named after family place to live: a safe City with improved amenities; members,” Margaret told the Glen Eira News. better facilities and services, while maintaining low “I have many fond memories of growing up in rates; and that I have reflected their values and their Bentleigh East. The neighbourhood was made up of views fairly.” predominantly young families with children, so there If there is anything you would like to discuss with was never a shortage of company and everybody Margaret, she can be contacted on 0407 831 893 knew each other. or alternatively send an email to [email protected] “I used to keep my horse in the many paddocks in Council’s citizenship ceremony: Cr Esakoff, the area. The local pony club was in Carnegie at what Rinat Gersch and Shai Elnekave. is now Packer Park and there was a blacksmith up on Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Mackie Road.”
Margaret attended Ormond East Primary School and radio, working with the likes of Bert Newton, (now McKinnon Primary School) and Kilvington Girls’ Don Lane and Steve Vizard and more recently has run Grammar in Ormond. a small business with her husband. After completing school Margaret worked in Married with two daughters, who also live in Glen publishing, advertising and media, including television Eira, Margaret now devotes her time to Council. “In between Council duties, I volunteer at Caulfield Hospital’s Helmsmen Kiosk and deliver Meals on Street tree planting Wheels,” Margaret said. “I also sit on the Community Information Glen Eira commences Committee and the Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Continued from page one. Research Ethics and Ethics Committee.” Serving her third term, Margaret was Glen Eira Mayor Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre “The bore and recycled water is utilised to in 2005 and 2007 and Deputy Mayor in 2008. water young trees along main roads, streets, funding announcement: Cr Esakoff and shopping centres and parkland and larger trees “An interest in local issues was the motivating factor Cr Frank Penhalluriack. that have been affected from the drought.” and the beginning of my involvement with Council,” Photo: David Grant – John Brown Photography Margaret said. Services. Water restrictions are currently in force in Melbourne. For more water saving tips, contact South East Water on 13 18 67.
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Resilience Rates: what you pay and why Glen Eira City Council will be presenting this information session for parents/guardians, grandparents and early years professionals. How are rates set? This session will look at how we The rates system is set down in State Government legislation. One of the easiest ways to explain this system is that if you can encourage children to develop own one per cent of the value of property in a municipality, you pay one per cent of the total rates. the skills necessary to take on Rates are set according to how much your property is worth compared with the rest of your municipality. For example, a the range of challenges that arise $500,000 house in a wealthy municipality may be below the average value so they would pay below the average rates, while a throughout life. $500,000 house in a less affluent municipality might be well above the average value so they would pay above average rates. Learn practical strategies on how to: The distribution of rates on residential properties within Glen Eira is set out in the following graph. • deal with childhood stress and risk taking; • encourage children not to Distribution of Residential Rates & Charges Payable 2008/2009 give up or develop learned (After Rebates and Excluding Greenwaste) helplessness; and • promote a child’s self-esteem and 6000 resilience.
Presenter: Early Childhood 5000 Consultant, Kathy Walker Thursday 16 July 7.30pm to 9.30pm 4000 (7.15pm registration)
Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette 3000 Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Cost: $5 per person 2000 Places are limited. Registration and Number of Properties payment must be received prior 1000 to the session. For a copy of the registration form or for further details about the session, contact 0
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Revaluation of all properties The revaluation has no effect on If Council had held the rate in the dollar constant at Council’s total rate income 1995–96 levels, then Council would have raised more All properties in the City were revalued as at than $150 million extra in rate revenue since then. 1 January 2008. The revaluations are required by the Rising property values do not impact on Council’s The revaluation can affect the rates on an individual State Government to levy land tax. Councils used total revenue collection. They usually result in the property. Rates are redistributed according to the to revalue properties every four years, but this was adjustment, by Council, of a lower rate in the dollar shifts in property values that have occurred in different reduced to every two years by the State Government. to offset the overall increase in property values. For parts of the municipality. Some ratepayers may example, the rate in the dollar in 1987–88 (City of The new level of value, as set by the Valuer General, experience a change in their rates depending on the Caulfield) was 9.4985 of net annual value. The rate has been assessed as at 1 January 2008 and used for type of property they own, where it is located and in the dollar in 2009–10 is 3.0020. rating purposes from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2010. how its value has moved relative to the average. Owners may object to the valuations. In the 2008 revaluation: • houses and vacant land appreciated more than flats and units; and • commercial properties appreciated, but less than residential.
How does the City of Glen Eira compare with other municipalities? Average rates and charges for the City of Glen Eira are at least $10 million a year (14 per cent) below the average of our neighbours — this equates to an average of almost $170 per property. This means that Council charges $10 million less than neighbouring municipalities and has $10 million less for upgrading or providing facilities and services.
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How does Local Government compare with other Neighbouring councils — how Glen Eira compares levels of government? Information sourced from councils' draft 2009-10 budgets The community as a whole pays taxes and rates. Three percent goes to local governments. Ninety-seven percent goes to the state and federal governments. Capital expenditure per assessment 2009-2010 The reason why property tax revenue to governments has risen so much faster than rate revenue to local government is that state and federal governments tend 700 to hold their tax rates constant while local governments regularly reduce theirs. 600 500 Each year Council sends residents a bill that tells them exactly what their rates are $ 400 and directly consults with the community and accounts for how this money is spent. 300
No other level of government does this; it would be difficult for residents to tell 200 how much GST they pay, how much stamp duty on insurances, how much tax on 100 superannuation contributions or how much tax on petrol. -
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What are the pressures on rates? Total Revenue from Parking Fees & Fines - 2009/10 Council’s services can be maintained with rates at the current level in real terms. $25.00 However, the renewal of ageing infrastructure and community facilities needs to be accelerated. $20.00 The majority of Council’s buildings and facilities were built before or during the $15.00 $'Mil 1950s, 60s and early 70s and are reaching the stage of their life where they require $10.00 major maintenance and renewal works. $5.00 In addition to this, a number of shopping strips need to be upgraded along with roads, footpaths and drainage systems. $- Bayside Glen Eira Kingston Monash Boroondara Stonnington Yarra Port Phillip Investments in local facilities can have a positive impact on property values. Properties in areas with good shopping strips, good parks and playgrounds, Total Revenue from Parking Fees & Fines Average children’s services, libraries, recreation facilities etc. can be more attractive and therefore more valuable. Another pressure on rates is cost-shifting — situations whereby state and federal governments shift their responsibility for delivering programs and service onto Average rates and charge per assessment 2009-2010
Local Government, with no or insufficient funding. 1,800 Over the years many joint government–council programs have been established 1,600 on the basis of a particular cost sharing. As the years unfold, governments do not 1,400 maintain their share and ratepayers are left to pick up more of the costs. $ 1,200 1,000
The Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into cost-shifting several years ago revealed: 800 3.10 “The submissions make a strong case that there has been cost shifting from the 600 Monash Glen Eira Port Phillip Kingston Stonnington Bayside Yarra Boroondara States and the Commonwealth to local government: • States (and to a lesser extent the Commonwealth) have legislated for local Average Rates & Charges Per Assessment Average government to assume additional responsibilities, or changed regulatory frameworks in such a way as to impose additional costs on councils, without providing matching resources. Cumulative Rate Increases - 2004-05 - 2009-10 • States (and sometimes the Commonwealth) have reduced or withdrawn financial support for services leaving local government to deal with community 41.00% expectations that those services will be maintained. 38.00% 3.25 On the available evidence, the Committee has little doubt that local government 35.00%
faces some real difficulties in generating adequate revenues to meet its 32.00%
expanded responsibilities, and that significant financial problems may be in 29.00% prospect. Shortfalls in infrastructure spending are of particular concern.” 26.00%
The more tax revenue that federal and state governments return to local projects, 23.00% the less pressure there will be on rates. 20.00% Glen Eira Stonnington Port Phillip Yarra Bayside Kingston Boroondara Monash
Cumulative Rate Increases - 2004-05 - 2009-10 Average
glen eira news | july 2009 | p5 news GESAC update A streamlined helping hand for applicants Glen Eira City Council has called Glen Eira City Council’s Town meeting and an independent town any submissions received from the for tenders for the construction of Planning Department has built on planning consultant signing off on the community. There is no additional cost the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic its award-winning Pre-Lodgement application. A decision is then made by to applicants who take the NORFI Centre (GESAC). Council approved Certification Process (PLCP). Council within 45 days. process route. this step at a public Council meeting A fourth application process has Experience has shown that the LCP Glen Eira Mayor Cr Helen Whiteside of Tuesday 9 June. now been introduced which provides is best suited for larger, more complex said she was proud that Glen Eira Tenders are being invited from assistance to lodge an application proposals such as multi-storey continues to lead the way in town a number of companies, all of correctly. The new No Request for unit developments or mixed-use planning with its emphasis on process which have recent experience in Further Information (NORFI) process developments. improvement, customer service and the construction of large aquatic guarantees faster decision times, This has led to the development quality up-front. and recreation facilities. Tenders clearer steps and an assigned town of NORFI, which is aimed at the “This benefits all users of the town are scheduled to be analysed in planner — so you know who you are homeowner wanting to extend their planning system, from the young couple August with a report to Council in dealing with right from the start. house or wishing to build a unit in wanting to extend their home and September. Construction is planned The four process routes that are now the backyard. It will also suit the small the small business owner wanting to to commence in October. available are: business owner wishing to expand expand, to neighbours of a proposal,” Council is also awaiting a response • the NORFI; their business or extend their building. Cr Whiteside said. to an application to the State • the Special Building Overlay (SBO) NORFI is based on two pre-application “They all benefit from the clearer and Government for funding towards the meetings with an assigned town planner. more transparent processes Council netball and basketball component of Fastrack — applies to all permits triggered by Melbourne Water’s Prior to lodgement, Council’s town has developed.” the Centre. The State Government planner signs off that the application has already provided a grant floodplain control; If you want to save time with your package is complete and it can go application, or would like further towards the aquatic facilities and the • the Heritage Fastrack — applies to directly to the public notice stage. Commonwealth Government has minor construction in heritage areas; information, contact Council’s Town approved a grant of $10 million from and This avoids time wasting — exchange Planning Department on 9524 3333. the stimulus package. of letters and chasing up additional • the PLCP — remains the gold information over the phone. standard. Council still makes an independent The PLCP continues to be successful, decision on the application based with its mandatory neighbours’ on the merits of the proposal and Nutrition for families and children Occasional Care vacancies at Caulfield Glen Eira City Council will be presenting this information session Glen Eira City Council has positions Occasional Care is offered at the An enrolment form will also need to for parents/guardians, grandparents available in its Occasional Care Caulfield Maternal and Child Health be filled out once you have confirmed and early years professionals. program at Caulfield. Centre, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn your booking with the Service Centre. Tired of the battles over food with Occasional Care provides short-term Roads, Caulfield on Tuesdays and This form, along with further your child and want to explore flexible childcare for children between Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. information about Occasional Care, some strategies that might help six months and five years. It offers age The service is not available during can be downloaded from your family have happy, healthy meal specific programs, which have been school holidays or public holidays. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au times? developed by qualified early childhood Bookings are essential and will be Click on Family and youth and then This session will look at: staff, in a safe and caring environment. taken one week in advance. To make Occasional care. a booking, contact Council’s Service • the recommended dietary intake Council’s Manager Family and Children’s for children; Services Jill Jolliffe said families who Centre on 9524 3333 after 2pm work, live or study in Glen Eira use Tuesday for the following Tuesday • strategies to promote healthy occasional care for many reasons. or after 2pm on Thursday for the eating; and following Thursday. “Parents who use the service may have • how to have a healthy relationship an appointment they need to attend, with food while getting the best have an assignment to finish, have some nutrition for their needs. shopping to do or would just like some Presenter: Caulfield Community time for themselves,” Ms Jolliffe said. Health Service Dietician, “The service is also used as an Jane Karpavicius opportunity for children to play and Wednesday 29 July socialise with others.” 7.30pm to 9.30pm (7.15pm registration) Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CHEAP TRANSFERS Cost: $5 per person TO AIRPORTS Places are limited. Registration and payment must be received prior AND OTHER to the session. For a copy of the DESTINATIONS registration form or for further details about the session, contact Council’s Service Centre EARLY BIRD SPECIALS on 9524 3333 or visit 0412 877 578 www.gleneira.vic.gov.au GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL Council’s Occasional Care program gives children the opportunity to play and socialise with others. Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location Photography. glen eira news | july 2009 | p6 news Become part of our Family Day Care team
Glen Eira City Council is looking for caring, energetic and family-focused individuals to join its Family Day Care team. Council’s Family Day Care Scheme offers the Glen Eira community a quality childcare service in a home setting, for children from birth to 12 years. Council currently has 32 registered Family Day Careproviders from across the municipality, but more are needed. Council’s Family Day Care Co-ordinator Louise Wilkins said there are a number of unique benefits for Careproviders that become part of Council’s Family Day Care Scheme. “Careproviders that join us enjoy the flexibility that comes with the job,” Ms Wilkins said. “They are able to choose the type of care they want to provide, including full-time, part-time, before and after school and holiday care. Shilpa has been working part-time since March 2009 and looks after three children. “Our Careproviders are able to set their own fees Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Services. that reflect the service they provide. Lana said the flexibility of the Scheme allows her and work from home, but I am able to spend time with “Another great benefit is that Careproviders are to drop her children off at school in the morning my son and watch him grow and develop,” Shilpa said. strongly supported by Council’s qualified early and be at home for them in the afternoon. childhood professionals and are provided with regular “The extra income is also very helpful.” professional development training.” “Another good thing about the Scheme is the extra Careproviders involved in the Family Day Care income which is coming into the household,” Lana said. Former kindergarten teacher Lana has been a Scheme undergo an application process that includes Careprovider since June 2008 and is currently Shilpa of Bentleigh East joined the Scheme in March orientation and each Careprovider undertakes a looking after eight children at varying times. 2009 after seeing for herself the joy her friend got police record check, a Working with Children Check, out of being Careprovider. a home safety check and a medical assessment. Speaking with the Glen Eira News, Lana said she just loves working with children, hence the reason she Working part-time, Shilpa is looking after three If you would like more information about becoming a joined the Scheme. children as well as her 22 month old son. Family Day Care Careprovider or enrolling your child in Family Day Care, contact Council’s Service Centre “The children are fun to be around and I really enjoy “I am very happy that I have joined the Family Day on 9524 3333 or email [email protected] playing and singing with them,” Lana said. Care Scheme. Not only do I get to set my own hours
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Council’s citizenship ceremony: Glen Eira Mayor Cr Helen Whiteside, John Gillett, Cr Michael Lipshutz, Cr Neil Pilling, Cr Margaret Esakoff and Cr Jamie Hyams. Photo: Bernie Bickerton.
Council’s citizenship ceremony: Cr Jamie Hyams welcomes one of Glen Eira’s Official opening of A Natural World exhibition: Artist Juan Ford, newest citizens, Farhat Dewan (far right) of Caulfield South. Council’s Manager Arts and Culture David O’ Halloran and Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Glen Eira Mayor Cr Helen Whiteside. Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location Photography.
glen eira news | july 2009 | p7 community care Taking care with In home support Council’s experienced In Home Support staff provide Glen Eira’s community a professional, personal and caring service which is sensitive to individual needs. Staff in Glen Eira City Council’s Community Care Council has more than 4,000 clients on its books, Home care Unit undertake a wide range of caring roles in the providing more than 118,000 hours of home care, Council’s home care service provides assistance community. personal care and respite care, 100,000 delivered with daily household tasks required to maintain Services provided include personal care meals, 35,000 social support program hours and a comfortable and healthy home environment. 4,500 hours of property maintenance. (showering and dressing), home care Support workers assist their clients with household (cleaning and household duties), respite (time Ms Marr said Council has a strong team of people duties such as cleaning the floors, kitchen and out for full-time carers), social support, delivered who work together to provide the services. bathroom; hanging out the washing; meal preparation meals and property maintenance. “They come from all walks of life and are of and shopping. By providing these services, Council’s community various ages, but they have one important thing Personal care care team work towards enabling the City’s older in common — their commitment to caring for residents to remain independent in their homes others,” Ms Marr said. Personal care services are provided to assist older for longer. people and people with disabilities with the personal Further information about the services offered by tasks they would usually do for themselves but, Council’ Manager Community Care Michelle Marr the Community Care Unit can be found on the because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable said services are provided when frailty, disability following two pages. Information is also available to manage on their own. or illness prevents a person from undertaking the from Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 and tasks of daily living for themselves. Council’s website — www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Clients are assisted with bathing, showering or sponging; dressing or grooming; eating and drinking “Following a referral, prospective clients are and preparing light meals. assessed and the appropriate level and type Home care: Support worker Leon helps of service required is then identified for each Elizaveth with her washing. Respite care individual,” Ms Marr said. Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Council’s respite care service provides support for Services. full-time carers of frail older people or people with a disability by providing them with a break from their caring role. Respite care can be provided as planned regular respite, emergency respite or occasional respite (including weekends and evenings). Council is always looking for more people to join its team, providing home care, personal care and respite care. Part-time and flexible hours are available. For further information, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
A friendly voice
Clients may not see the faces of Council’s In Home “Routine and familiarity are important to our clients. Support administrative team, but they sure know the They can schedule their lives around their care and voices of the six staff members answering their calls. our support workers really understand their clients’ Taking dozens of calls every day, the team makes sure needs.” Council’s In Home Support service runs smoothly. Ms Cruz said she understood why clients became so In Home Support Administration Officer Juana Cruz fond of their support workers and requested them said although clients never see her face, her voice is for specific tasks. very well known. “The best thing about this job is our staff. They’re “Clients aren’t just a name on paper — they’re real flexible, they listen and understand the pressure people and I am familiar with them and their carers everyone is under to provide the services clients and all their likes and dislikes,” Ms Cruz said. need. They really go the extra mile,” Ms Cruz said.
Respite care: Support worker Charlie with Wesley and Andrew. Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location Photography. glen eira news | july 2009 | p8 community care Delivered meals Council’s Delivered Meals Service “Clients not only receive their meals, delivers more than 100,000 meals but their health and wellbeing is to clients each year through the monitored by staff,” Ms Wilson said. commitment and skill of nine staff “We have had instances where our staff and 150 volunteers. and volunteers have actually assisted Older residents or residents with our clients in times of emergency and a disability who require support are have been able to get them the care assessed for the service and can they needed almost immediately.” receive a range of hot and chilled Ms Wilson said the service relies meals. The carers of these residents heavily on its volunteers, some of are also eligible to receive this service. whom had been delivering meals The menu is varied and caters for for more than 20 years. all dietary requirements. Clients can “Our volunteers are very special select a daily meal from a choice of people. They are extremely dedicated six mains and three desserts. Soup — just like the postman, they are and fruit juice is also included and the out there rain, hail or shine,” menu is updated twice a year, to reflect Ms Wilson said. seasonal changes. “But we are always looking for more Delivered Meals Co-ordinator people to become volunteers.” Chris Wilson said the service, which operates 365 days a year, is much more than a food service. Delivered meals volunteer Grace and Donald. Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Services. Property maintenance Council’s property maintenance team Property Maintenance Co-ordinator comprises of five staff who assist Lindsay Robinson has been working clients with minor maintenance and for the team for 30 years. home modifications to maintain a safe “People can, and do, rely on us,” and secure home environment. Mr Robinson said. The experienced and skilled team “We take care of things people can’t, undertake a variety of tasks including: or shouldn’t, do themselves.” • changing tap washers; Mr Robinson said he gets a lot of • installing handrails and other positive feedback from clients. mobility aids; “Staff really like their work and gain a • repairing door and window locks; lot of personal satisfaction from a job • changing light globes; and well done,” Mr Robinson said. Property Maintenance Officer Phil Morey busy at work. • cleaning windows. Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location Photography. Social support Art and craft, woodwork, music, exercises and outings “We want to be able to provide our clients the to the park or beach are just some of the activities opportunity to participate in activities that are offered to participants of Council’s social support challenging,” Ms Hinshaw said. program. “We get to know the clients, find out what they Up to 30 people a day participate in the program, like and work this into our core activities.” which encourages frail older people, people with Ms Hinshaw said there were many benefits of disabilities and carers to participate in social activities participating in the program. in a friendly and supportive environment. “The program not only makes our clients feel part of It also provides the opportunity for participants to the community, but it gives them the opportunity to maximise their own independence and enhance their create new friendships and engage in new activities,” self-esteem, confidence and general wellbeing. Ms Hinshaw said. Transport to and from the Leila Road, Carnegie Centre is available and morning tea and lunch are also provided. Council’s Social Support Co-ordinator Program worker Iris Namir, social support Donna Hinshaw said the flexibility of the program program participant Jack and Activities allows staff to design activities around the needs Co-ordinator Jo Waterman. and wants of the clients. Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Services.
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MEETINGS AND CLUBS McKinnon Needlepointers run a Godfrey Street Community Twilight Chamber Music at Nu-Wave program teaching the art of House offers Glen Eira movers Rippon Lea, 192 Hotham Street, St Peter’s Cancer Support Group needlepointing for beginners through seniors walking group, mixed media art, Elsternwick, will be held on 19 July at meets on the first Thursday of each to the experienced. The group meets craft group, wine appreciation, touch 6.30pm. Pianist Rohan Murray and the month at St Peter’s Parish, 844 Centre every second Thursday from 1pm at typing, movie time, Sheilia's singers, Chamber Choir will perform. Nicholas Road, Bentleigh East. New members McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon how to use your mobile phone, French, Cowall will be conductor for the and partners welcome. Road, McKinnon. computer courses, meditation and reiki evening. Cost is $35 or $20 for Contact: 9579 4255. Contact Merrill: 9578 1117. healing. full-time students under 25, children Club 66 holds Old Time, Modern and Murrumbeena Play Group Inc Contact: 9557 9037. and pensioners. New Vogue dances with a live band on (a member of Playgroup Victoria) holds Nirkoda Israeli Dance Club is Contact: 9527 2851 or the third Saturday of each month from sessions for preschool children from starting a mid-year beginners classes. www.teamofpianists.com.au 8pm at Bentleigh Uniting Church Hall, Monday to Friday at Community of All ages and abilities welcome. Fun The 16th Annual Blessing of 495 Centre Road, Bentleigh. Cost of Christ Church Hall, corner Poath and filled, gentle exercise to music. Classes Animals will be held on 4 October $7 includes a light supper. Dalny Roads, Murrumbeena. held at Ormond Uniting Church Hall at 2pm at St James the Great, Contact Margaret: 9587 1092. Contact: 0432 271 204. and Birch Street Scout Hall. Evening St Kilda East. Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group Brighton Philatelic Society meets and day classes available. Contact: 9527 8083. meets every Monday (except public on the first Saturday of each month Contact Rosie: 9572 0992 or Relay for Life is seeking participants holidays) in Glen Eira Town Hall from 1pm, the second and fourth Judi: 0407 517 865. for the Murrumbeena event on 24 and Auditorium. New Vogue and Old Time Tuesday at 8pm and the third Tuesday Bentleigh Men’s Probus Club 25 October. There is no age limitation dancing from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. at 10.30am at 80 Gardenvale Road, meets on the second Thursday of each or fitness requirements. Cost is Come and join a fun, social afternoon Gardenvale. Activities include stamp month from 10.30am at the Bentleigh $15 per person. and a chat over a cup of tea or coffee. displays and stamp trading. New RSL Club, Centre Road, Bentleigh. To register go to http://victoria. Contact Audrey: 9822 2064. members welcome. New members welcome. relayforlife.org.au/home.html Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group Contact Brad: 0403 009 583. Contact: 9579 5506. Contact Kelly Halliwell: holds art classes in all media from Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra The Ladies Probus Club of [email protected] Monday to Friday with a special meets regularly to enjoy friendship Elsternwick meets on the first The Music Lovers Society 48th Ida children’s class on Saturday mornings. and fun whilst taking action to advance Monday of each month from 10am at Doubleday Bequest Recital will be held A life drawing class is also held once a the status of women locally and the Caulfield Senior Citizens Centre, on 18 July from 8pm at Glen Eira Town month at Moorleigh Village, 92 Bignell internationally. 8 Cedar Street, Caulfield South. Visitors Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Road, Bentleigh East. Contact Debbie: 0438 565 046. and new members welcome. Roads, Caulfield. Admission: $27. Contact: 9563 7621 or 0433 793 726. Ormond Badminton Club is Contact Chris: 9523 7315. Seniors $22, pensioners Ormond Angling Club meets on seeking players, either experienced or Moorabbin Area Toy Library is $16, students $11 and families $60. the first and third Wednesday of each beginners, for Wednesday nights from a community based, not-for-profit Members free. Bookings are essential. month from 8pm at 462 North Road, 8.15pm at Ormond Uniting Church organisation, offering its members Contact: Ormond. Junior memberships available. Hall, North Road, Ormond. access to more than 2,000 toys, games Bruce and Elaine Henry: 9370 4896 There are no joining fees. Annual fees Contact: 9578 1947. and puzzles. Located at the Moorleigh or Elizabeth Weeks: 9571 0850. are reasonable. Community Village Complex, Contact Walter: 0400 508 330. The Bentleigh East Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each 90–92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East. The Bentleigh Life Activities Club COMMUNITY month from 9.30am to 12pm at the New members are welcome to join. offers opportunities for seniors to St Agnes Church Mothers Union Bentleigh Club, Yawla Street, Bentleigh. A low annual fee applies. meet new friends and enjoy social Glen Huntly is seeking first members Come and enjoy social activities, Contact: 9570 3590. activities including table tennis, golf, and their descendents for its 100 years outings and guest speakers. Visitors and card games and music. New members celebration on 27 and 28 September. new members welcome. welcome. EVENTS Contact Alice: 9571 3246. Contact Ian: 9551 5425. Contact Gotu: 9557 2562 or The Murrumbeena Craft and South East Suburbs Permaculture Pat: 9555 6008. Produce Market will be held on Group offers short courses, working The Moorabbin Historical Society 4 July from 9am to 12.30pm at bees, discussion groups, DVDs, books, opens Box Cottage, Joyce Park, Jasper Koornang Uniting Church, and community projects on all things Road, McKinnon on the last Sunday of 117 Murrumbeena Road, permaculture. each month (February to November) Murrumbeena. New members welcome. from 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission by Contact Glynis: 0407 506 662 School Principals Contact Miriam or Adrian: 9578 7237. donation. (after 7pm). Community Safety Contact: 9578 9131. Forum 2009 Glen Eira City Council will be presenting this forum for principals and teachers of primary and secondary schools within Glen Eira. Topics to be discussed include: Immunisation sessions • beating the cyber bullies; McKinnon Public Hall Carnegie Library and Packer Park • traffic and parking safety around 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon Community Centre Leila Road, Carnegie schools; and 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Monday 6 July and Monday 3 August Wednesday 20 July and Wednesday • mental health for students. 10am–11am Wednesday 15 July and Wednesday 17 August 10am–11am Wednesday 22 July 12 August 1.30pm–2.30pm Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium Bentleigh Bayside Community 9.30am to 12pm and 5.30pm–7.30pm (entry via Glen Eira Road) Health Centre Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Glen Huntly Maternal and Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East Cup Room Roads, Caulfield Child Health Centre Saturday 25 July and Saturday Corner Glen Eira and Tuesday 7 July and Tuesday 4 August Corner Royal and Rosedale Avenues, 22 August 9am–11am Hawthorn Roads, 6pm–7pm Glen Huntly Wednesday 22 July and Caulfield Tuesday 14 July and Tuesday Wednesday 29 July and Wednesday 19 August 5.45pm–7.15pm 11 August 9.30am–10.30am Wednesday 26 August 9.30am–11am Thursday 30 July and GLEN EIRA Thursday 27 August 6pm–8pm CITY COUNCIL
glen eira news | july 2009 | p10 language line
School crossing supervisors Glen Eira City Council currently has permanent part-time School Crossing Supervisor positions available. Most school crossings operate between the hours of 8.15am and Create a Kids’ Book 9am and 3.15pm and 4pm during Always wanted to write for children? school terms. Attend a Create a Kids’ Book Workshop. Sunday 26th July Saturday 29th You will take responsibility for Picture Book August Workshop Novel Workshop ensuring the safety of children and Ormond Ormond other people using the crossing 10am-4pm 10am-4pm with two tutors with two tutors on a daily basis. These are paid Dr Virginia Lowe and Dr Virginia Lowe and positions and salary starts at artist Jo Thompson. novelist Jennifer Dabbs. Bookings: www.createakidsbook.com.au $17.42 per hour. You will enjoy Contact Dr Virginia Lowe approximately 10 weeks holiday PO Box 2, Ormond, Victoria 3204 ph: 03 9578 5689 fax: 03 9578 3466 mob: 0400 488 100 each year. “Stories, Pictures and Reality: Two children tell” (Routledge 2007) If you are responsible, reliable, and available during the school crossing hours, then we would like to hear from you. Community consultation Prospective School Crossing Council sees community consultation as a vital part of its decision making process. Consultation involves the community Supervisors will need to pass a in Council’s planning and activities and helps Council to understand the community’s priorities and issues. medical examination, undergo a police check and have a current Upcoming and current consultation opportunities Working with Children Check. Subject Type Date Where For further information, contact 9524 3333. For a copy of the Environment Community forum Thursday 23 July Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Room position description visit 7pm to 9pm Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/careers All applications must quote Recent consultation opportunities Ref. 09/003 within the covering Subject Type Date letter. Applications are preferred online via www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Draft Annual Budget 2009–2010 Comments and submissions Closed 11 June or alternatively you can mail your application Draft Community Plan Comments and submissions Closed 11 June to Human Resources, (including the Strategic Resource Plan) PO Box 42 Caulfield South, 3162. GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL For further information about any of the above consultation opportunities, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Council's website at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
glen eira news | july 2009 | p11 arts news
In conversation with … Winter Music Series My Brother Jack The popular In conversation with … series returns with a diverse range of speakers The 2009 Glen Eira City Council Winter Music Series will warm your heart with and topics to engage and inspire you. The exotic melodies and stirring performances from some of Australia’s greatest Literary Festival series will be held in the Caulfield Cup musicians, with styles ranging from classical strings and klezma to gypsy and Workshops Room (at Glen Eira Town Hall) and the Carnegie Library and Community Centre. Australian Indigenous music. An exciting range of workshops will A $10 entry fee applies to each series. be offered as part of this year’s Festival Archie Roach Silo String Quartet and will be held at two of Glen Eira’s Sunday 9 August Sunday 12 July Sunday 26 July premier venues — the Caulfield Cup Lily Bragge Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette Room (at Glen Eira Town Hall) and Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup 2.30pm 2.30pm the Carnegie Library and Community Room, 6pm–7pm After a long absence Archie Roach Centre. The three hour workshops Sponsored by Baha'i Community returns with a series of shows to are will include a question and answer of Glen Eira share the songs he describes as session and cost $20 to attend. Sunday 9 August “a reaffirmation of identity, country, Sunday 9 August Joanna Murray-Smith beliefs and spirit.” Archie will perform Arnold Zable — Successful Story Carnegie Library and Community with former Goanna frontman Shane Writing Centre, 6pm–7pm Howard who co-produced his latest Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Sunday 16 August album. The show — Liyarn Ngarn Room, 2pm–5pm Howard Goldenberg (The Coming Together of the Spirit) — Sponsored by Baha'i Community Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup will feature Archie's wife, Ruby Hunter of Glen Eira Room, 6pm–7pm and son Amos Roach, Robert Taylor Silo String Quartet. (who will play the Didgeridoo), Sunday 9 August Sunday 16 August Dave Arden and Ewen Baker. The Silo String Quartet was founded by Anne Gracie — Writing Romantic Shane Maloney cellist and composer Caerwen Martin Fiction Carnegie Library and Community in 1998 and is the only dedicated Carnegie Library and Community Centre, 6pm–7pm Centre, 10am–1pm contemporary string quartet in Australia. To book your place or for further They have performed at the Melbourne Sunday 9 August information contact Council’s Arts International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jarad Henry — Cops ‘n’ Robbers and Culture Events Co-ordinators Fringe Jazz Festival and the Melbourne Carnegie Library and Community on 9524 3333 or visit International Women in Jazz Festival. Centre, 2pm–5pm www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Doors open 2pm. Tickets can be Sunday 16 August pre-purchased for $20 or $18 for Nicolas Brasch — Writing concession card holders or at the door for Children Saturday Night Music for $23. Concession card holders will Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Nick Barker pay $20. Room, 2pm–5pm Saturday 4 July Upcoming shows: Sunday 9 August — Sunday 16 August Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette Klezmania and Sunday 23 August — Meg Mundell — Researching (enter via Service Centre, The Great Chefs of Europe. for Writing which is off the main car park) To purchase tickets or for further Carnegie Library and Doors open 8pm Community Centre, 10am–1pm information, contact Council’s Service A prolific live touring performer, Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Nick Barker performs solo and acoustic www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and has an excellent reputation for Archie Roach and Shane Howard. a charismatic stage presence, crowd interaction and banter.
Glen Eira City Council Art Gallery Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Phone: 9524 3333 Opening times: Monday–Friday Exhibitions 10am–5pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. 1pm–5pm. Admission is free Other Lands: This exhibition will showcase a toy collecting. Toy Story: Jack Little’s Trains Napanangka, Gloria Petyarre, Anna Recent Paintings and Drawings selection of more than 100 toy trains and Trams will feature international and Petyarre, Kudditji Kngwarreye, Laurie by Michael Donnelly and trams from the fascinating and Australian made toy trains, carriages Nilsen, (Telstra Award winning artist) Opening at 6pm Wednesday 8 July extensive collection of antique toys of and trams dating from the early and emerging artists from Maningrida. and continues to Sunday 19 July local collector Jack Little. twentieth century. Jack’s collection will provide people of Trains will be running on tracks during Our World: This exhibition will feature recent Mixed Palette paintings and drawings by artist all ages an insight in the rich history of the exhibition, providing a fun filled Michael Donnelly. Through the use afternoon for visitors young and old. Opening 6pm Wednesday 23 July of shifting perspectives Michael takes Accessories such as stations, lights and and continues to Sunday 2 August viewers to ‘other lands’ that conjur signals will also be included. Our World will feature the work of memories of relationships and desires. Central Australian and Beyond the mixed palette artists who paint Indigenous Art: in a modernist style. The Mixed Toy Story: The Ultimate Collection Palette Painters is a group of Jack Little’s Trains and Trams Opening 6pm Wednesday 23 July and nine artists who follow a passion Opening at 6pm Wednesday 9 July continues to Sunday 2 August for contemporary art. Celebrating and continues to Sunday 19 July its 10th anniversary, the group Curated by Outback Aboriginal Art, features some of Melbourne’s Glen Eira City Council’s Gallery is this vibrant and intriguing exhibition most well known artists, including delighted to present an exhibition of Jack Little will showcase his amazing features recent paintings by renowned Margaret Gurney, Lois Campbell rare toy trains and trams. collection of toy trains and trams. elder desert artists, including Makinti and Margaret Kettles. Photo: Luke Meney. glen eira news | july 2009 | p12 business news Moving forward: a follow up to ATO — Business deduction essentials Small Business Month Date: Monday 20 July Time: 9.45am registration for Moving Forward was the theme for May Starship Brand Development and • design and copy for websites, 10am start until 12pm Small Business Month. Communication Agency Managing electronic direct mail, local papers, Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, Hosted by Glen Eira City Council, Director Geoffrey McDonald Bowll direct mail, and leaflets. presented Marketing: to stand out corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn more than 700 local business operators Develop and complete your own Roads, Caulfield took advantage of a range of business from the crowd during Small Business marketing plan in three hours Month. Providing examples of what RSVP: Thursday 16 July to information and educational events Date: Tuesday 21 July during May. smaller businesses can learn from Council’s Service Centre on major brands, Geoffrey’s presentation Time: 9.15am registration to 12.30pm 9524 3333 The events were designed to provide had a strong focus on brand impact Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner stimulus, information and skills to help Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Presented by the Australian Taxation and brand protection. He covered a Office (ATO) this free session will business operators and leaders to take whole raft of modern media examples Cost: $25 per business (maximum two on new economic opportunities and attendees per business) cover some of the more common for businesses to consider in their business income tax deductions in challenges. marketing and how to best use these RSVP: Thursday 16 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 some detail, with worked examples Financial fitness workshops, business mediums to make an impact. to illustrate the calculations. writing, record keeping and tax basics Presented by business coach and Feedback from attendees indicated that Topics to be covered include: seminar, tender writing, social media, they wanted to learn more, particularly marketing expert David Wilson, this business planning, using the net, about the process of writing and session will bring together all the aspects • income tax deductions — general; franchising, innovation and marketing designing effective advertising using of marketing that were presented during • expenses you can claim were just some of the events held. local media. Small Business Month into one usable plan. immediately; As a follow up to Small Business Month, The creators of the iSelect marketing Businesses participating in the three • expenses you can claim over Council is hosting the following campaign, Starship is a full-service, fully hour session will walk away with a time; workshops which will help bring completed, handwritten marketing plan. accredited agency. Launched in 1991, • expenses you can never deduct; together a culmination of information their clients include Metricon, St John, Sea Businesses are encouraged to send gained from the events held in May. Shepherd, Ezy Gas and Melrose Health. two members of their team and to • trading stock and other special deductions; Stand out from the crowd: The workshop will discuss: bring along any marketing information advertising design and copywriting about their business which may assist • tax losses; and • what works and what doesn’t; for small budget businesses in compiling the plan. • keeping proper records. Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner • how to approach advertising design A full set of templates and notes will be Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield and copywriting for small businesses provided and all work completed will Date: Monday 13 July in local media; remain confidential. Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start • branding versus product in local Please book early for this unique event Cost: $25 (includes light supper) advertising design; as places are limited. RSVP: Thursday 9 July to Council’s • common techniques in placement of ATO — Activity Service Centre on 9524 3333 advertising to maximise impact; and statement essentials
Date: Monday 20 July Glen Eira Women’s Business Time: 1.15pm registration for 1.30pm start until 3.30pm Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, Network meeting corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Date: Thursday 16 July RSVP: Thursday 16 July to Time: 7pm (light supper on arrival) Council’s Service Centre on Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner 9524 3333 Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Presented by the Australian Cost: $15 Taxation Office (ATO), this free RSVP: Monday 13 July to Council’s session will provide a detailed look Service Centre on 9524 3333 at the activity statement and details Keeping in the Money Flow — how of the specific activity statement to take on the personal challenge labels that small businesses may in good times and bad need to complete. To be presented by Psychologist and Topics to be covered include: small business coach Kaaren Hawkes, • the purpose of an activity the meeting will discuss if it’s our statement; mindset or economic outlook that influences business decisions and • the layout of an activity profitability. statement; • GST labels; Kaaren will look at some of these • how women can empower impact of the 1988 recession which personal and collective beliefs which themselves; and affected her import and retail business. • PAYG withholding labels; influence us in relation to money Whilst continuing to operate an import • PAYG instalment labels; and management. • how to build an inner resourcefulness that holds up business, Kaaren has also operated • how you can use activity She will also discuss: through the realities, associated fears a professional services business for statement data to plan and • how women can prepare themselves and impact on self confidence. more than 20 years as a Psychologist budget. and small business coach working to ride the waves that the business About the presenter cycles bring; with women who wish to live the life Kaaren has experienced the good and they want. bad times in business living through the
glen eira news | july 2009 | p13 youth news YCG reflects on a successful year Glen Eira City Council’s Youth Consultative Group (YCG) is a group of young people aged 15 to 25. For the past 12 months, members of the current group of young leaders have given up their time to help organise and facilitate a number of events, including Battle of the Bands 2008 and the 2009 Youth Art Expo. The YCG’s yearly commitment has now come to an end, with a graduation ceremony held on 20 May. Group members have reflected on their time as part of the YCG. Here’s what they have learnt, achieved and where they plan to take their skills in the future. What we have learnt Over the last 12 months we have learnt how to work as a team and how to compromise to come to an agreement. We have also learnt to communicate effectively with each other and with key stakeholders for each of our events. Time management and the importance of planning have been important skills for us as a group. We have received Event Management Training (Monash Short Courses), Occupational Health and Safety Training (Glen Eira Glen Eira Mayor Cr Helen Whiteside with members of the YCG (from left to right: Samantha Redwood, City Council) and leadership James Fitzsimmons, Alice Cardwell, Natasha Abrahams, Olivia Moss, Bree Jolliffe, Ogi Jovanovic and training from Council’s Marika McKinlay. Youth Workers. Photo: Les O’Rourke.
What we have achieved Where we plan to take our skills in the future The YCG has run two successful and new events Some of the practical skills we have learnt such as time for young people in Glen Eira. Battle of the Bands management and organisation have come in handy for 2008 saw eight bands play and more than 300 those of us studying — especially the Year 12 students. people support the event on the night. Some of us are considering event management as a Our second, smaller event, the Youth Art Expo, career choice. However, we now have the skills to was also a new event for Glen Eira. We had plan and run our own events, which we will use in 53 entries in the Art Expo competition from other clubs we are apart of, at work and at school. five local secondary schools. The new YCG for 2009–2010 has already started We think one of the biggest successes for planning some great events. us is that the people who attended our For further information on the YCG and how events enjoyed themselves as much as to become a member, contact Youth Services on we did. We hope that through our hard 9579 7963. work we have created strong networks within the community that will ensure the longevity of youth events in Glen Eira. Bree Jolliffe and Glen Eira Mayor Cr Helen Whiteside. Photo: Les O’Rourke Am I safe enough? Alcohol and teens in sport When your child is preparing to go out with friends • Before leaving the house, make sure they have Research indicates that alcohol is widely used by the furthest thing from their mind is the potential for money available if a taxi is needed. Reinforce the teenagers, with around 73 per cent of Australian things to go wrong. Having a safety plan of what to importance of having this with them and not teenagers having tried alcohol at least once. do if they end up in a potentially dangerous situation spending it on other things during the night out. can prepare them to recognise, assess and avoid any • If they need to leave a situation or place, plan Glen Eira City Council will be presenting an possible danger. information session for parents with teenagers to in advance who they will call — you, another highlight the health risks of alcohol to teenagers Having open and honest communication with your parent/guardian or a taxi — and make sure they and alcohol’s relationship with sporting culture. child is important when preparing a safety plan. have access to all phone numbers. Wednesday 29 July Things to include in your safety plan • Talk about safety in numbers to minimise time 7pm to 8.30pm • Make sure your child’s mobile phone is fully charged alone. Encourage your child to stay with a group EE Gunn Reserve, Malane Street, Ormond so that they are able to use it in an emergency. of friends who they know they can trust and talk to if something goes wrong. Places are limited and bookings • Know who they are going out with and contact are essential. Please RSVP by Friday other parents to confirm information if needed. • Talk to your child about peer pressure. Let them 24 July to Council’s Service Centre know it is okay to say no when they do not want to • Discuss where they are going and how they intend do something. on 9524 3333. GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL to get home. Organise a meeting spot and pick up time or pre-book a taxi to pick them up. • Let them know you will call or message them during the night to make sure they are safe and having fun.
glen eira news | july 2009 | p14 recreation news Cycling in Glen Eira The $115 million Victorian Cycling be consulting with the community Strategy has been released by the State regarding the Strategy which is Government. scheduled for completion in 2010. The Strategy identifies the need for The new Strategy will ensure that the further investigation of two areas: bicycle routes meet current standards from Elsternwick to the Gardiners and provide cyclists with the best Creek trail and from North Brighton possible bicycle facilities. to St Kilda East. Improving safety for cyclists Unfortunately the Strategy has not Council officers are continually looking provided any funding for cycling for opportunities to improve safety and infrastructure within Glen Eira in access for cyclists in Glen Eira. 2009–2010. Exclusive bicycle lanes will soon be As a result, Council officers have been installed on the approach to, and within liaising with VicRoads, the Department the new roundabout constructed at of Transport and Bicycle Victoria to the intersection of McKinnon Road examine opportunities to obtain and Thomas Street, McKinnon. State Government funding of bicycle infrastructure projects for Glen Eira. The bicycle lanes will not only be linemarked, but they will be treated Glen Eira Bicycle Strategy with a green textured surface to clearly Council is in the process of updating delineate between the general traffic the Glen Eira Bicycle Strategy which lane and the bicycle lane. was adopted in 2000. Council will
Winter is a great time to rug up, get active and see the sights of Glen Eira. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. Meeting place for Mallanbool Reserve Mallanbool Reserve in Murrumbeena now has a ‘meeting place’ that celebrates Walking in Glen Eira the Kulin (Aboriginal) people who were the original inhabitants of Glen Eira. Winter is a great time to rug up, get including Hopetoun Gardens, active and see the sights of Elsternwick, the Rosstown Rail Trail The completion of these works Glen Eira. and Mallanbool Reserve, Carnegie. coincided with National Reconciliation Week, which was held from 27 May to According to research, just 30 Each brochure has an overview 3 June. minutes of exercise a day will help of the walk followed by detailed maintain a healthy lifestyle. information and a map. Glen Eira City Council Manager Recreation and Youth Services Linda To help kick start your winter The brochures are also full of Smith said visitors are able to sit and exercise campaign, Glen Eira City interesting facts about the municipality relax in the meeting place and reflect on Council has produced a set of such as what the McKinnon Hotel the contribution of the Kulin people. Walking in Glen Eira brochures. was formerly known as, who the suburb of Bentleigh was named after, “Mallanbool Reserve is Glen Eira’s The brochures cover nine who was the first person to be buried most recent park and has an impressive Visitors are able to sit and relax in self-guided walks across the in the Brighton Cemetery and where cultural and botanical interpretive trail the meeting place and reflect on the municipality, as well as walking the first AV Jennings housing estate that allows visitors to learn about the contribution of the Kulin people. tips and tricks. was built. Kulin people,” Ms Smith said. Photo: GECC Recreation Unit. The walks are generally about five or To obtain your free set of Walking “The trail takes people on a journey six kilometres long and incorporate in Glen Eira brochures, contact through the Kulin or the ‘local mob’s’ some of Glen Eira’s most popular Council’s Service Centre on way of life, which included harvesting parks, reserves and heritage sites, 9524 3333. plants, fishing and hunting. “The interpretive trail’s botanical element outlines the native plant life that was abundant prior to European settlement and the variety of ways the Kulin people used the plants — from Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2009 camouflage for hunting to medicinal purposes.” These immunisations should be given as soon as a child has their fourth birthday. Glen Eira City Council’s Ms Smith said Mallanbool Reserve Immunisation Service is offering immunisation sessions for four-year-old children during 2009. is a unique place in Glen Eira as it All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation will receive a free show bag. showcases a natural heritage landscape. Face painting, balloons and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained. “Mallanbool Reserve has a dry Saturday 8 August landscape, also known as a xeriscape, 9.30am–11.30am and relies entirely on natural rainfall,” Ms Smith said. Bentleigh Bayside “The indigenous plants found in the Community Health Service park are the result of a revegetation Gardeners Road program Council completed a number Bentleigh East of years ago.” Glen Eira City Council Bentleigh Bentleigh East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East
glen eira news | july 2009 | p15 library news New look for Bentleigh Library Planned works for Bentleigh Library provide a better space for programs will commence in late August or early such as Storytime. September. Upgrading of the car park is well The planned renovations will provide a underway and will provide improved much improved facility, better suited to access to the library and the adjacent the operation of one of Glen Eira City shopping precinct. The changes to the Council’s most popular libraries. car park will include new landscaping, The entrance to the building will better public lighting and improved be upgraded and a range of interior safety and traffic flow, for both vehicles improvements will be completed, and pedestrians. including a better layout, improved To maintain library services while the lighting, additional seating and study works are being carried out, Council facilities. will provide a temporary facility The new layout will offer a larger, adjacent to the building. The new layout will offer a larger, brighter children’s area which will provide brighter children’s area which will a better space for programs such as Storytime. Photo: Bernie Bickerton
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If you want to take advantage of a If you do not have a PIN, please inform 11 July at 2pm number of new services at Glen Eira a staff member at any of the library Carnegie Library City Council’s libraries, be sure to take branches. 7 Shepparson Avenue, Repairs to all Computers, Monitors, Carnegie Printers & Notebooks. some time on your next visit to inform A wide range of other online services Wireless Broadband & Wired Networks staff of your email address. Internet & Virus Support is available. Library members can check Find your sea legs and join in On Site or in Our Workshop The reminder service via email sends the status of their requests, write a the fun at Saturday Shakers for Service Call $66* 14 HOURS - 7 DAYS* Sales of All cables, cartridges, parts & most everything a prompt to you three days before review and place a reservation on a rollicking stories about pirate *Subject to change – Local area only your library item is due to be returned. book or other item that is out on loan. adventures and the high seas. You can also choose to receive regular There is also a multi-reservation search 9571 4801 email updates of new items added to which helps students identify and 0409 808 808 the library catalogue. There is also a reserve useful titles to help them with 107 Grange Rd Carnegie handy ‘forgot your PIN’ email service. their assignments. www.nucleuscomputer.com.au Library members can also provide their To make use of the email services, and email details online by completing the to go into the draw to win a book email field on the Personal details page bundle packed full of terrific reading, under My account. You will be required provide library staff with your email Saturday shakers — sharing stories to enter your membership number and address by Friday 31 July. Literacy for life PIN number to access your personal is a fun and interactive storytime details online. program suitable for children up to Glen Eira City Council in partnership eight years, promoting the love of with Bendigo Bank (Murrumbeena books and reading. Often following Community Bank) will be presenting a theme, the free 45 minute this information session for sessions are held on the second parents/guardians, grandparents Children’s Book Week Saturday of each month at 2pm. and early years professionals. No bookings are required. It is widely accepted that literacy Glen Eira City Council’s libraries are To be held from 22 to 28 August, special starts at infancy and that parents once again gearing up for Children’s events have been planned for schools are a child’s first literacy teachers. Book Week. and families to celebrate Australian This interactive session will books, authors and illustrators and to explore literacy development, the highlight the importance of reading for importance of play and creative children and young adults. strategies to engage children. Children’s Book Week is the longest Presenter: Early Childhood running children's festival in Australia Consultant, Louise Dorrat and this year will celebrate its 64th Tuesday 14 July birthday. 7.30pm to 9.30pm Each year, the Children’s Book Council (7.15pm registration) of Australia presents awards in five Carnegie Library and Community categories: Centre — Boyd Room • Book of the Year: Older Readers; 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Cost: $5 per person • Book of the Year: Younger Readers; Places are limited. Registration and • Book of the Year: Early Childhood; payment must be received prior • Picture Book of the Year; and to the session. For a copy of the • The Eve Pownall Award for Information registration form or for further Books. details about the session, contact Council’s Service The winning books will be announced Centre on 9524 3333 on Friday 21 August. or visit GLEN EIRA Book Safari is the theme for To find out more about the shortlisted www.gleneira.vic.gov.au CITY COUNCIL Children’s Book Week. titles, visit one of Council’s four libraries. glen eira news | july 2009 | p16