Glen Eira City Council March 2011 Volume 159
Investing in services for children Applications open for news community grants program The new outdoor play area provides children with the opportunity Road rules for foot to discover and explore, sit and watch, listen and observe. scooters Photo: Les O'Rourke. Four-year-old kindergarten 2013 enrolment reminder len Eira City Council has It will return to a new larger watched the outdoor play area Gmade considerable progress in Centre on the ground floor of transform. renewing its assets, which includes the Elsternwick Library building in Extensive renovations completed by infrastructure, public areas and other Staniland Grove. Haylen Group include tiered seating, facilities. The Orrong Road Preschool will also timber decking, an arched bridge regulars Maintaining these facilities and assets be upgraded while the Elsternwick with a pebbled creek and new plants. Library News (with a replacement value of almost Maternal and Child Health Centre is The play area has also been Youth News $1 billion) over the long-term is temporarily relocated. resurfaced with a softer and safer Recreation News one of Council’s most important Other projects completed in recent surface for children to play on. responsibilities. Business News times include: Glen Eira News spoke to some of the Arts News Services for children are just one • upgrading Carnegie Children’s children to see what they thought of of the areas which Council is Centre outdoor play area; the new play area. responsible for. • landscaping works at Jackson — ‘Very fantastic.’ Community facilities such as Murrumbeena Children’s Centre; maternal and child health centres are Dianne — ‘I like the garden.’ integral to a well functioning and safe • kitchen upgrades at Caulfield Isabelle and Christian — ‘I like the community. Children’s Centre/Maternal and water feature.’ Child Health Centre; Council’s seven centres provide Caulfield Children’s Centre Team more than 15,000 consultations • bathroom refurbishments at Leader Lyn Cramp said the new each year. Caulfield South Kindergarten; play area provides children with the The Elsternwick Maternal and Child • installation of sunblinds at all four opportunity to discover and explore, Health Centre is being upgraded this children’s centres; and sit and watch, listen and observe. year at a cost of $600,000. • expansion of the children’s area “The best place to find a challenge A similar project was completed at Bentleigh Library. and fulfil a child’s sense of wonderment is in the garden,” at Bentleigh Maternal and Child New outdoor play area Health Centre in 2009 and during Ms Cramp said. Immunisation 2009–10, five other centres were In 2011, a major project has already “This new play area offers all of this also refurbished. been completed at Caulfield to the children who attend Children’s Centre. In mid-March, the Centre will the centre.” relocate temporarily to 274 Since returning to the Centre in late Glen Eira Road in Elsternwick. January, children, staff and parents
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Neighbour Day — Sunday 27 March Mayor’s column Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community. Held on the last Sunday in March each year, Neighbour Day aims to break down community barriers and build safer, healthier and more vibrant suburbs and towns. Glen Eira City Council’s Manager Public Health and Community Development Mark Saunders said getting to know your neighbours was particularly The intense storm event in early important. February brought much heartache “There are a significant number to some homes. I hope and trust of vulnerable people that live within that recovery is well under way Glen Eira,” Mr Saunders said. for those affected. “Statistics indicate that in Glen Eira On a happier note, our 25 per cent of people live alone, more community had not one, but two than 25,000 have a disability and 24,000 100th birthdays to celebrate in February. Congratulations residents are aged over 60. Statistics indicate 24,000 residents in Glen Eira are aged over 60. “These members of our community Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location Photography. to Gerda and Lillian on your are vulnerable, especially during periods remarkable milestones. of extreme weather, particularly heat “When you are connected with your Mr Saunders suggests you go out and Tuesday 8 March marks the waves.” neighbours, you are directly helping introduce yourself to your neighbours centenary of International Women’s Mr Saunders said Neighbour Day was to ensure your community is safer, if you do not know them already. Day. What a great opportunity the perfect opportunity to say thanks healthier and happier,” Mr Saunders said. For further information to recognise and thank the for being a great neighbour and to “Connecting with your community about Neighbour Day visit contribution of women past and check in and see if they’re okay. makes people feel cared for and valued.” www.neighbourday.org present and a time to encourage those who will make a difference in the future — the younger generations. Councillor contacts Speaking of those making a difference, Council is calling for TUCKER WARD ROSSTOWN WARD CAMDEN WARD nominations for its Volunteer Recognition Scheme (closing Cr Jamie Hyams Cr Steven Tang Cr Frank Penhalluriack 18 March).Volunteers are the Ph/Fax: 9578 8314 Ph/Fax: 9570 6176 Ph/Fax: 9853 3246 lifeblood of our community and Mobile: 0427 319 018 Mobile: 0400 920 845 Mobile: 0429 408 504 make an invaluable contribution [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] through a variety of organisations. A recognition ceremony will be Cr Jim Magee Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Margaret Esakoff (Mayor) held in May. Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 Ph: 9524 3225 Fax: 9524 3358 Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Further information can be found Mobile: 0427 338 327 Mobile: 0407 831 893 Mobile: 0400 832 270 on page five. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] A celebration of Chinese, Greek, Cr Oscar C Lobo JP Cr Neil Pilling Cr Cheryl Forge Indian, Italian and Russian culture Ph/Fax: 9557 0108 Ph/Fax: 9568 6204 Ph/Fax: 9500 0410 will be held on 27 March. Mobile: 0417 837 418 Mobile: 0428 310 919 Mobile: 0409 062 803 Living Together 2011 will be held on [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] at Caulfield Park from 12pm to 4pm. Further information can be found on page 16. Glen Eira City Council Finally, Glen Eira Mother’s Support (GEMS) sessions for 2011 will Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 TTY: 03 9524 3496 commence in March. Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 GEMS was formed in 2008 and Caulfield Email: [email protected] gives new mother’s an opportunity PO Box 42, Caulfield South Victoria 3162 Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au to meet with others who are experiencing similar difficulties, such as anxiety or depression, in Deadlines Disclaimer a relaxed environment. The information in this publication is of a general nature. The eight week group covers a The deadline for the next edition (April) of Glen Eira News is The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a Wednesday 2 March for delivery 28 March–1 April. complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. range of topics, including looking Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any after yourself, interaction with Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions your baby and relaxation. contained herein. The deadline for the May edition of Glen Eira News is For further information, contact Copyright© Glen Eira City Council 2011 Wednesday 6 April for delivery 2–6 May. Council’s Maternal and Child The copyright for all material in this document is the property For advertising and Community Diary enquiries, contact 9524 3333. of Glen Eira City Council (unless otherwise noted). Other Health Service on 9524 3333. than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or Cr Margaret Esakoff PO Box 42 Caulfield South Victoria 3162 or email: [email protected] transmitted in any form without prior written permission Mayor from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. glen eira news | march 2011 | p2 news
Applications open 7 March Community for community grants program column More than $300,000 will be awarded Engaging our community to local community groups through Glen Eira City Council’s 2011–2012 Flooding Community Grants Program. In 2000, Melbourne Water (MW) Applications for the Program open on produced a map of areas which Monday 7 March and close on Friday would experience ‘overland flows’ 6 May. during intense rainfall because the The Program supports and assists capacity of MW drains would be not-for-profit community based groups exceeded. within the municipality to implement The flooding of housing and projects and activities. businesses on 4 February 2011 In 2010–11, 139 not-for-profit community closely matched this map. groups received a grant, including: MW had the planning scheme • Brady Road Kindergarten — changed so future construction received $6,000 to assist with the in those areas would have to purchase and installation of wooden be built above the predicted flow levels playground equipment; Glen Eira Mayor Cr Margaret Esakoff with children from Brady Road • Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group Inc. Kindergarten. Photo: Les O’Rourke. The effect was not to remove — received $5,000 to assist in the the water from the housing annual running of the organisation; • Thursday 17 March, 10am to 12pm; For further information about the and businesses but, over time, and 2011–2012 Community Grants Program, to remove the housing and • Glen Eira Tennis Club Inc. — received contact Council’s Service Centre businesses from the water. $4,260 to assist with the purchase • Wednesday 23 March, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. on 9524 3333 or visit That change to the planning and installation of seating benches www.gleneira.vic.gov.au around the tennis courts; and Two further sessions, specifically for system was exhibited from senior citizens clubs, probus clubs and Application assistance November 2000 to January • Murrumbeena Relay for Life — 2001. Notices were published received $5,044 to assist in running organisations applying for less than During April, Council’s community $1,000 will be hosted on: in local newspapers and 10,500 the fundraising event at Duncan development officer is available by owners and occupiers were MacKinnon Reserve. • Friday 18 March, 10am to 12pm; and appointment to assist not-for-profit notified. Following the statutory organisations with their community Community grants workshops • Wednesday 23 March, 2.30pm to process, the new requirements 4.30pm. grants applications. became law in late 2002. Some To assist organisations in understanding Bookings are essential. To arrange an 9,000 properties are in the areas funding guidelines and eligibility criteria, The workshops will be held in the Caulfield Cup Room Glen Eira Town Hall. appointment, contact Council’s Service identified by MW. Council will be hosting information Centre on 9524 3333. workshops on: Bookings are essential. MW’s approach aimed to reduce the risk of flooding to houses built after 2002 and make information available to potential purchasers after 2002 — but it did not reduce risk to housing Residents reminded to built before 2002. Council has made representations in the past to MW asking it to register four-legged friends improve capacity in order to avoid flooding of housing and Registration is the best form of to identify and return your pet if it “Dogs and cats which have been businesses during intense rainfall identification for pets and acts as a becomes lost. microchipped and desexed will be eligible and we have done so again after safeguard for pet owners if they lose Renewal notices for 2011–12 will to have the annual registration fee for the the events of 4 February. their animals. be sent out in March to existing second year of registration waived.” It also makes it easier for Glen Eira registered owners and must be paid Mr Bordignon said that owners who Speaking up for our City City Council civic compliance officers before 10 April 2011. have had their dog trained through Oak Avenue footbridge an approved dog obedience training Once a pet is registered, a new Metro Trains has advised Council registration tag is provided which the organisation will also be eligible for reduced registration fees. of its intention to replace the pet must wear whenever it is outside Oak Avenue footbridge over the its owner’s property. “The annual registration fee for the Sandringham line at Elsternwick. second year of registration will be Owners of existing registered animals Council has advised Metro Trains should also consider a permanent waived for certified trained dogs,” Mr Bordignon said. that the footbridge should be microchip implant as a secondary upgraded to provide disability means of identifying their pet should “Owners will also receive a 50 per cent access in accordance with the pet loose its collar. reduction off the standard reduced fee relevant standards. for subsequent years.” Council’s Manager Civic Compliance Council has requested Metro John Bordignon said all dogs and cats Failure to register dogs and cats can Trains to provide further details three months of age and over must be result in a $239 fine per animal. about the proposal. registered. Council’s Civic Compliance Officer If you have recently taken ownership Bruce Allen uses a scanner to “Anyone who registers a new pet by law of a new dog or cat, registration forms read Angie’s microchip number. must now have the pet microchipped are available from Council’s Service Photo: David Grant — John Brown before it can be registered by Council,” Centre or www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Photography Services Mr Bordignon said.
glen eira news | march 2011 | p3 news GESAC update Road rules for foot or Brett Willis on 0415 858 394 to discuss further. scooters Sign up now Foot-propelled scooters are a • Scooters used at night must have a popular recreational device enjoyed white light (flashing or steady) at the GESAC will soon by children in Glen Eira. However, front, a red light (flashing or steady) be launching the use of scooters on public roads at the back and a red reflector on its foundation and footpaths can be dangerous the back. membership and without the proper precautions. learn-to-swim • Scooters must not be used on roads campaigns. The Council’s Co-ordinator Traffic with dividing lines or median strips earlier you join, Engineering Matthew Harridge or that have a speed limit of more the better the said scooters are a popular gift for than 50km/ph. deal you will children and help to encourage • Scooter users on a footpath or receive. If you healthy physical activity. shared path must keep to the left February 2011: On-site at GESAC. Photo: Martin Snell. haven’t already “However, parents should take the of the path unless it is impracticable registered your time to familiarise themselves with to do so and give way to any Expressions of interest interest, do so the relevant road rules and advise pedestrian who is on the footpath are currently being now. To register, visit www.gesac.com. their children before allowing or shared path. au and click on Membership and swim sought for the scooters to be taken on the Additional rules, as well as exceptions school. Those that register their details tenancy spaces streets,” Mr Harridge said. to the above rules, can be viewed will be the first to be contacted and within Glen Eira “Doing so will help to ensure the at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/ offered Sports and Aquatic safety of scooter riders as well as SafetyAndRules/RoadRules never-to-be-repeated foundation specials. Centre (GESAC). Leasing opportunities pedestrians and other road users.” exist for the consulting suites, wellness Source: www.travelsmart.vic.gov.au GESAC is recruiting centre and café areas. Expressions of Under the Victorian road rules: interest are requested from, but not GESAC has welcomed its first batch of • Scooters must have at least one limited to, initial staff and will continue to recruit effective brake and a bell or allied health, sports medicine and throughout the year in the lead up to horn. its opening. If you are interested in a wellbeing service providers and • Scooter users must wear an position at the venue, keep an eye on café/venue catering operators. Glen approved bicycle helmet. The amazing world Eira City Council has engaged Dixon our website and follow the links on the Kestles to co-ordinate this campaign Employment page. We are keen for local of the toddler and interested parties should contact community members to become staff, so Glen Eira City Council presents either John Pratt on 0412 350 828 look out for the local media campaign. this information session for parents and guardians. Toddlers are amazing individuals. They inhabit a world full of belonging, being and becoming. Now a walker, they can venture further than ever before. Now a Look out for con men talker, they can tell others what Glen Eira City Council is calling on Mr Jones said before letting a person Travelling tradies they are beginning to know residents to be on the look out for con into a household, ask the person themselves — it is a time of Travelling tradies go door-to-door extraordinary growth and learning. men knocking on their door. to identify who they are and where offering cheap, home repair services, they’re from. We are privileged to watch this The call follows an incident in February such as roof and driveway repairs or transformation and our support when a resident received a visit from a “If in doubt, ask them to show some painting. is critical. This session will explore gentleman claiming to be from Council. form of photo identification. According to Consumer Affairs, after our understandings of the way Council’s Director Community “Do not let strangers in under any pressuring people — in particular the toddlers learn, what they need Services Peter Jones said the gentleman circumstances and avoid telling people elderly and people with disabilities from the adults around them and informed the resident he was visiting your personal details. for cash upfront — these travelling how we can offer opportunities to see if she was safe in her home. “If you still have concerns, contact con men disappear, leaving the job that will support their capacity “The resident let the man inside Council’s Service Centre on unfinished or poorly done, leaving to understand themselves, others her home and he proceeded to 9524 3333.” consumers to pay a real tradesperson and the world around them. to finish or fix the work. ask her questions about her living Glen Eira Police Crime Prevention Presenter: Catharine Hydon arrangements, family and also enquired Officer Leading Senior Constable What to look for Tuesday 8 March about her mobility,” Mr Jones said. Peter Stefaniw said if anyone in the • travelling con men door knock 7.30pm–9.30pm (registration 7.15pm) Mr Jones said the gentleman was community receives a similar visit, or in regional towns, offering their Carnegie Library and Community not from Council and no Council knows of anyone who has experienced services; officer had visited the area on that a similar incident they should contact Centre — Boyd Room, particular day. their local police station. • they often stay in large groups in 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie local caravan parks; "Council’s aged care support “These bogus operators prey on Cost: $5 workers do not turn up unannounced,” vulnerable people, particularly the • they often drive late model vans and Places are limited. Registration and Mr Jones said. older population,” Mr Stefaniw said. utes, sometimes hired; and payment must be received prior “All clients are informed as to what “Council has set procedures in place • they usually work in pairs. to the session. To book day and time their support worker is and incidents, like this will come to our If you suspect you may be the target online visit attending. attention. of travelling con men, obtain as much www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or information as you can, including vehicle contact Council’s Service “Residents who also use Council’s “I encourage all residents to be vigilant GLEN EIRA Centre on 9524 3333. CITY COUNCIL delivered meals service and home and on the look out and if they see or details and contact Consumer Affairs maintenance service are also advised as hear anything to contact police. Victoria on 1300 558 181 or email to when they will receive a visit.” [email protected] glen eira news | march 2011 | p4 news Four-year-old kindergarten 2013 Recognise your enrolment reminder volunteers Glen Eira City Council operates a central enrolment system for the 14 community based kindergartens within the municipality. There are also funded kindergarten programs provided by 23 private providers, including early learning centres and some long day care centres. Parents wanting their child to attend one of the 14 community based four-year-old kindergartens in 2013 are reminded that enrolments open on Monday 2 May. Four-year-old kindergarten enrolments for 2013 open on Monday Families interested in securing places 2 May. Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Services. in one of the 23 private services should taken in date of receipt order from on 9524 3333. An application fee apply directly to them Monday 2 May. Applications will not of $15 applies. Volunteers are an important part of Children whose birth dates fall between be accepted prior to this date. Three-year-old kindergarten Glen Eira. Photo: in2uitionphotography. 1 May 2008 and 30 April 2009 are Enrolment forms are available from enrolments are taken directly by eligible to attend kindergarten in 2013. your local kindergarten, online at the kindergartens and do not have Nominations are now open for Glen Please ensure you submit your www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or by any influence when enrolling for Eira City Council’s 2011 Volunteer application early as applications are contacting Council’s Service Centre four-year-old kindergarten. Recognition Scheme. Not-for-profit community based organisations are invited to nominate volunteers who have contributed 500, 1,000 or 2,000 hours of service or Police operation exceeds have provided 10 or more years of continuous service. expectations Winners will be announced during National Volunteers Week in May at an awards recognition ceremony. Glen Eira Mayor Cr Margaret Esakoff said Council is proud to provide a program that recognises the significant contribution that volunteers make within the local community. “Volunteers are an important part of Glen Eira and make an invaluable contribution through a variety of organisations, including sporting clubs, senior citizens clubs, arts and culture, community support, family, youth and Cleaning out? Book community services,” Cr Esakoff said. a free hard rubbish “Volunteers assist the elderly, work Operations in Centre Road targeted traffic and street offences and collection. with our youth, run sporting clubs, anti-social behaviour. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. • Get rid of old or unwanted bring our senior citizens together and A number of operations on major “The success of the recent ANPR items at a time that’s care for people with a disability.” highways and in the Glenhuntly operation conducted on the convenient for you. Cr Esakoff said 328 volunteers from Road and Centre Road shopping Nepean Highway in Elsternwick • Every household is entitled to 65 community groups were nominated precincts have been conducted by exceeded our expectations. three free, on-demand hard last year for the Volunteer Recognition Glen Eira Police. “We will continue to use the latest rubbish or bundled branches Scheme. Glen Eira Police Service Area technology to remove unlicenced collections every year. “These volunteers have provided Manager Inspector Steve Clark drivers and traffic offenders from • Council will collect up to four around 148,500 hours of service to the said the recent use of Automatic our roads.” cubic metres of rubbish in community,” Cr Esakoff said. Number Plate Recognition Inspector Clark said the operations each collection. “This is equal to about 78 people (ANPR) technology has assisted in Glenhuntly Road and Centre Guidelines apply. To book, contact working full-time for a year or a police to apprehend a number of Road targeted traffic and street Glen Eira City Council’s Service contribution of more than $2 million motorists driving unlicenced, driving offences and antisocial behaviour. Centre on 9524 3333, a year.” unregistered vehicles and driving Monday–Friday, with outstanding warrants. “Whilst most people do the right Nominations for the 2011 Volunteer thing, we regularly concentrate on 8am–5.30pm and Recognition Scheme close on Friday “The use of this technology allows shopping precincts and transport Tuesdays 8am–7.15pm. 18 March at 5pm. police to check large numbers GLEN EIRA hubs as these areas can attract CITY COUNCIL Further information and of vehicles simultaneously,” large groups, particularly during the Inspector Clark said. nomination forms are available holiday season,” Inspector Clark said. from Council’s Service Centre or www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
glen eira news | march 2011 | p5 news Improved safety for traffic management treatments
To improve the safety of existing traffic speeds. These works have assisted Before management treatments across the in controlling vehicle speeds at the municipality, Glen Eira City Council intersection, made the intersection less has recently completed a number of confusing for motorists and improved renewal projects. pedestrian access and safety across Council’s Co-ordinator Traffic Chesterville Drive. Engineering Matthew Harridge said Molden Street and Murrong it’s important for existing road Avenue, Bentleigh East infrastructure to be reviewed. This project involved reconstruction “A number of existing traffic of the existing roundabout to current management treatments were design standards and practices, to constructed long ago and require assist in controlling vehicle speeds and alteration to accord with current improving pedestrian safety. standards and practises,” Mr Harridge Joy Street, Hemingford Road and Roselyn Crescent, Bentleigh East. Photo: said. Aileen Avenue, Mercury Street GECC Traffic Engineering Department. “This results in improved safety and and Heather Road, Caulfield South access for all road users including AFTER cyclists, pedestrians and public This project involved replacing a transport services.” confusing island treatment with a The works included the following conventional roundabout, making the intersections: intersection easier to understand and lowering vehicle speeds. Chesterville Road and Chesterville Drive, Bentleigh East Joy Street, Hemingford Road and Roselyn Crescent, Bentleigh East This project involved the conversion of a confusing traffic island arrangement This project involved reconstruction which now provides a right turn lane of the existing roundabout to better into Chesterville Road, a pedestrian direct vehicles and control speeds. A refuge on Chesterville Drive and new splitter island was also constructed the removal of existing slip lanes on the eastern approach to improve It's important for existing road infrastructure to be reviewed. Photo: GECC which encouraged increased vehicle pedestrian access and safety. Traffic Engineering Department. Caring for the Glen Eira community Glen Eira City Council’s in home Council’s Manager Community Care people and people with disabilities, All applicants will also be required to support workers undertake a range Michelle Marr said services were good physical fitness, an ability to undergo a police check and a work- of caring roles in the community, provided when frailty, disability or carry out the required duties, a car for based medical check. providing services for clients of all ages. illness prevented a person from work purposes and a current Victorian For further information, contact Services include personal care undertaking necessary daily tasks for driver’s licence. Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. (showering and dressing), home care themselves. (cleaning and household duties) and “Council provides more than 120,000 respite (time out for carers). hours of home care, personal care and These services help the City’s older and respite care every year,” Ms Marr said. disabled residents remain independent “We have a strong team of dedicated Glen Eira Senior Citizens Register in their own homes for longer. staff who work together to provide Caulfield Police and Glen Eira City “It’s a great way for our more these services. Council are encouraging residents vulnerable residents to stay in “They come from all walks of life and over 60 who are not registered on touch with the community. are of various ages, but they have one the Glen Eira Police Senior Citizens “Caulfield Police is very keen to important thing in common — their Register to take advantage of this ensure the continued success of commitment to caring for others.” successful initiative. the initiative and we see it as an Join the team The Register, which has around ideal way of ensuring the continued If you want to work flexible hours 1,000 residents listed, is maintained safety of our older citizens.” and seek a feel good job that offers by trained and police accredited Residents who provide their opportunities for professional volunteers who contact registered details have their next of kin and development, then why not consider residents regularly to check on emergency contact secured into working for Council’s Community Care their welfare, discuss any security the Register’s database. All personal Unit as a Support Worker. issues and general concerns. information is securely held. You will be able to use your Sergeant John Woodward said Residents who register will be communication skills, empathy and the Register, which is overseen by provided with an identity card. initiative to assist frail older people Victoria Police, is an important Referrals will also be made to the and people with disabilities to live community safety initiative. appropriate service providers if independently at home. “The Glen Eira Police Senior Citizens assistance is required or asked for. A range of positions are currently Register gives older residents peace To register your details, contact Respite care support worker of mind,” Sergeant Woodward said. Charlie with Andrew and Wesley. available. Sergeant John Woodward on Photo: Sharon Walker — On Location All prospective support workers must 9556 6577. Photography. have a desire to work with older glen eira news | march 2011 | p6 news
News in brief China National Committee on John Brooks presented the committee with an aim to inspire others and Wills and estate information Ageing visit with an overview of contemporary commemorate achievements. session Local Government, community and Glen Eira City Council hosted a Wear your purple colours on Parents and carers of people with a visit by 16 members of the China residential care practise and also the disability are invited to attend a wills Australian aged care system. Tuesday 8 March to celebrate the National Committee on Ageing in achievements and success of women and estate information session on late January. Clean Up Australia Day in the past, present and future. Thursday 7 April. The committee delegates were To be held from 7pm to 9pm in Sunday 6 March is the day when Earth Hour 2011 from diverse locations across China hundreds of thousands of Australians the Caulfield Cup Room at Glen including Tianjin City, Fujian, Chifeng will take to the streets for Clean Up Glen Eira City Council will join Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira City Inner Mongolia and Beijing Australia Day. Registrations are now thousands of people and hundreds of and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield the Council was chosen for the visit as open and people can get involved businesses across Victoria in the fight session will cover: it is held in high regard for its aged or find out more by visiting against global warming during Earth • how to make a will; Hour on Saturday 26 March. care services, including residential www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or by • the different trusts, including care which provides accommodation calling 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329). Earth Hour is a global climate initiative disability trusts; for 173 residents across three calling on individuals and businesses residential care facilities. Responsible Service of Alcohol around the world to turn off their • Powers of Attorney; and training The service also includes community lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. • consequences of not having a will. care, which provides a range of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Turning the lights off for Earth Hour There will also be a question and support services to assist residents training provides people with the is a great first step, but if you really answer about pensions. to remain living independently at knowledge and awareness necessary want to make a difference, then make to serve alcohol responsibly. A free Peninsula Community Legal Centre’s home, including home care, property Earth Hour part of your everyday life. Education and Policy Lawyer maintenance and delivered meals. training session will be held on Thursday 24 March from 6pm to 10pm at Glen Simple things like turning off lights Quinn McCormack will speak at The visit commenced with a tour Eira Town Hall. The session is ideal for and appliances while not in use and the session, as well as a financial of the social support and delivered sporting and community groups. Bookings switching your light globes to energy information co-ordinator from meals facility at Leila Road in are essential. RSVP: Friday 11 March. efficient globes will help in reducing Centrelink. Carnegie, followed by presentations carbon emissions. Bookings are essential by Friday and a tour of Warrawee Residential International Women’s Day For further information on 1 April. Community. International Women’s Day celebrates its sustainable living, visit the For further information, contact Council’s Manager Community centenary this year. Environment and waste section of Council’s Service Centre on Care Michelle Marr and Council’s Every year on 8 March, women Council’s website. 9524 3333. Manager Residential Aged Care are celebrated around the world
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Australia Day Breakfast: John O’Callaghan and Cr Frank Penhalluriack. Photo: Kirsty Chalmers.
Party in the Park — Allnutt Park: Glen Eira Mayor Cr Margaret Esakoff, Party in the Park — Princes Park: Glen Eira Mayor Cr Margaret Esakoff, Cr Jamie Hyams, Cr Oscar Lobo, Cr Neil Pilling and Cr Jim Magee. Cr Jamie Hyams, Cr Cheryl Forge and Cr Frank Penhalluriack. Photo: Fiona Basile. Photo: in2uitionphotography.
glen eira news | march 2011 | p7 immunisation Four-year-old immunisation sessions Due to the popularity of the special “The simple little details like the four-year-old immunisation sessions, balloons and direction signage made Glen Eira City Council will again be it easy and welcoming for an anxious conducting monthly sessions in 2011. mum and daughter. All children who are immunised at “The show bags, face painter and the free sessions will receive a show entertainer were also effective bag and helium balloon and will be distractions for the children.” entertained with magic tricks and face Jennifer said the nurse took the time to painting. provide her with information on what Since the introduction of the special to expect. four-year-old immunisation sessions in “She also ensured that Sophia was at 2007, between 60 and 70 children are ease by asking about her day and where immunised at each session. she went to kinder,” Jennifer said. Jennifer and her daughter Sophia “The injections were administered with attended a session at Carnegie Library skill and to my delight Sophia did not and Community Centre late last year. shed one tear! I really appreciate the “I was really impressed with the care taken to ensure immunisations are Amiel has her face painted. Photo: Les O’Rourke. experience we had,” Jennifer said. not traumatic.” The National Immunisation Program’s the session and receive their required current schedule for four-year-olds vaccinations. includes vaccination boosters for: Council’s Immunisation Officer • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis Anne-Marie Gannon said once a (whooping cough)/Polio; and child has received the scheduled • Measles/Mumps/Rubella. four-year-old vaccine, your immunisation provider will report These vaccinations should be given as the vaccinations to the Australian soon as the child has turned four. Childhood Immunisation Register. Any child who has not received their “The Register will automatically vaccinations by the time they are generate an immunisation statement four years and one month will be and it will be mailed to the current considered overdue on the Australian address you have listed with Medicare Childhood Immunisation Register. Australia,” Ms Gannon said. A child who is not quite four years “This statement can then be used as Jennifer and her daughter Sophia attended a session late last year. of age at the time of a special your child’s school entry certificate.” Photo: Les O’Rourke. four-year-old session can still attend
The importance of immunisation Council immunisation sessions How does immunisation work? Glen Eira City Council conducts • infant health record book; All forms of immunisation work in the 10 free community immunisation • a valid Medicare card, which includes same way. sessions at various venues your child’s name; and throughout the municipality each When someone is injected with, or month. • any other immunisation records, swallows a vaccine, their body produces including records from overseas. an immune response in the same way it All vaccines recommended by the National Immunisation Program, as set No bookings are required to attend would following exposure to a disease but these sessions. without a person contracting the disease. by the National Health and Medical Research Council, are offered free Council’s 2011 immunisation schedule If the person comes into contact with of charge. is available from Council’s Service that disease in the future, the body is able Council’s Immunisation Officer Centre on 9524 3333 and to make an immune response fast enough www.gleneira.vic.gov.au All Council to prevent the person getting sick. Anne-Marie Gannon said the sessions have been designed to immunisation sessions are advertised When should my child be meet the needs of all families, from monthly in Glen Eira News. immunised? the stay at home parent to those Glen Eira City Council Immunisation who work full-time. Council encourages all children to Officer Anne-Marie Gannon said under “We want to make our be vaccinated on time. Photo: Bernie the National Immunisation Program, it is immunisation sessions accessible Bickerton. important for children to be vaccinated to everyone in the community,” Ms at the birth, two months, four months, Gannon said. Immunisation protects children and six months,12 months, adults from harmful infections. 18 months and four years. There are four morning sessions, one afternoon session, four evening It is important because: “Recent statistics show a high level of sessions and one Saturday morning immunity within the City of Glen Eira,” • it is the safest and most effective way session. of protecting against disease; and Ms Gannon said. • if enough people in the community “However, in the continued effort What to bring to an are immunised, the number of to prevent infection and disease, immunisation session Council conducts 10 free community infectious diseases will be reduced Council encourages all children to be When attending, you must bring the immunisation sessions each month. and may be eliminated. vaccinated on time.” following: Photo: Bernie Bickerton. glen eira news | march 2011 | p8 immunisation Protect yourself and your newborn from whooping cough Children With an increase in whooping cough cases, Glen Eira City Council is urging immunised parents to not only vaccinate their newborns against whooping cough, but overseas also themselves. Until Thursday 30 June 2011, the Children who have been vaccine Boostrix® is free to parents immunised overseas should have of newborn babies and can be their vaccinations recorded on administered at one of Council’s a purple immunisation history monthly immunisation sessions or your form. local healthcare provider (your doctor The history form enables may charge a consultation fee). the Australian Childhood Vaccination protects you from catching Immunisation Register and and passing on the infection to your baby. Medicare to keep track of immunisations children have Council’s Manager Public Health received overseas. and Community Development Mark Saunders said the vaccine, which also The purple form can be contains protection against diphtheria completed by a doctor and tetanus, should be given as soon or by Glen Eira City Council. as possible after the birth. Parents are encouraged “Whooping cough is a distressing to scan and email their child’s illness causing bouts of coughing overseas records to which can last for a few months," [email protected] Mr Saunders said. so that Council can complete the purple immunisation history “The main source of whooping cough form. Alternatively they can be infection in babies are the parents and faxed to the immunisation team family members.” on 9524 3332. Department of Health statistics Parents must bring a record Vaccination protects you from catching and passing on the infection to your indicate that between 1 January 2010 of the immunisations given baby. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. and 1 December 2010, there were overseas, as well as a valid 5,986 notified cases of whooping cough Medicare card, which includes in Victoria. Of the 5,986, more than cough will die and some may suffer For further information about your child’s name. 4,000 (67 per cent of the cases) were permanent disability from brain and whooping cough, contact Council’s aged 20 years and over. lung damage. Immunisation Service on In the first three weeks of 2011, there Vaccination boosters for whooping 9524 3333, the Department were 600 notified cases in Victoria. cough are given to children at two, four of Health Immunisation Program Around one in every 200 babies under and six months, four years and finally on 1300 882 008 or visit six months who catches whooping when the child begins Year 10. www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2011 Immunisation Glen Eira City Council’s Immunisation Service is offering immunisation sessions for four-year-old children during 2011. These immunisations are recommended to be given just prior to a child’s payments fourth birthday. The Maternity Immunisation All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation will receive a free show bag. Face painting, Allowance (MIA) is a balloons and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained. non-income tested payment Parents please note: The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register recommends that all to encourage parents to childhood vaccinations are completed by four years. If your child is not vaccinated by four years and immunise their children. one month, they will be considered overdue and you will receive reminder letters from Council. The MIA is paid as two separate amounts of $125.50 each for children who have been Carnegie Library and Bentleigh-Bayside Community Centre Community Health fully immunised and are aged 7 Shepparson Avenue Gardeners Road between 18 and 24 months and Carnegie Bentleigh East between four and five years. Please note: Claims for MIA Wednesday sessions Saturday sessions must be lodged on or before 4pm–6pm 9.30am–11.30am your child’s fifth birthday. For further information about 2 March, 4 May, 6 July, 2 April, 4 June, 6 August, the MIA, contact the Family 7 September and 8 October and Assistance Office on 13 61 50 9 November 3 December between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday or visit your Glen Eira City Council local Medicare office to lodge Bentleigh Bentleigh East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East your claim.
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MEETINGS AND CLUBS Glen Eira Italian Senior Citizens St Paul’s Catholic Church invites Murrumbeena Community Market Club meets Wednesdays 12pm–4.30pm you to attend World Day of Prayer on is looking for local stallholders to sell Club 66 holds Old Time, Modern and and Fridays 6.30pm–10.30pm at 4 March from 10.30am at 122 Jasper products or merchandise on 16 April New Vogue dances with a live band on 2 Newham Grove, Ormond. Road, Bentleigh. from 9am–2pm at Koornang Uniting the third Saturday of each month from Contact: 9557 8486. Contact Patricia: 9557 8621. Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road, 8pm at Bentleigh Uniting Church Hall, Murrumbeena. 495 Centre Road, Bentleigh. Cost of Glen Eira University of the Third St Peter’s Anglican Church invites Contact: 9568 7190. $7 includes a light supper. Age offers seniors a selection of you to attend World Day of Prayer on Contact: 9587 1092. activities, including courses in painting, 4 March from 10am at Ormond Uniting Multicultural and contemporary drawing, wine appreciation, calligraphy, Church, corner Booran and North dance concert will be held on Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group computing, languages, history and Roads, Ormond. 17 April from 2pm in the Auditorium meets every Monday (except public bridge. Contact Jennifer: 9568 5527. at Glen Eira Town Hall. Are you a holidays) in the Auditorium at Glen Eira Contact: 9572 0571. community based multicultural dance Town Hall from 12.30pm–3.30pm. Glen Eira Junior Soccer Club will troupe or group of contemporary Contact: 9822 2064. English Conversation meets every hold its annual registration days on Friday from 6.30pm–8pm at Koornang 6 March from 10am–12pm at Mackie dance students who would enjoy Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road Reserve, Bentleigh East. performing at a community concert? holds art classes in all media from Road, Murrumbeena. English Contact: 0418 316 492. Contact: 9568 7190. Monday to Friday with a special Conversation is an informal program children’s class on Saturday mornings. Bentleigh Organ Club will host that helps recent arrivals to Australia COMMUNITY A life drawing class is also held once a Bayside Swing on 7 March from 8pm at with the English language. month at Moorleigh Village, 92 Bignell Coatesville Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Glen Eira Strings welcomes new Contact Peter: 9572 1876. Road, Bentleigh East. Contact: 9563 Road, Bentleigh East. There will also be members. Bring along your violin, 7621 or 0411 236 040. Melbourne Scots Dancing Circle is a music trivia quiz. Cost: members $5 viola, cello or double bass and let offering free Scottish country dancing and visitors $10. music enrich your life. Amateurs, Ormond Angling Club meets on classes every Friday during March from Contact: 9528 2539. professionals, university students and the first and third Wednesday of each 8pm–10pm at Ormond Uniting Church, high school students are welcome. month at 8pm at 462 North Road, Hughesdale Art Group is holding a corner North and Booran Roads, Contact Sonia: 0405 570 045. Ormond. demonstration on studio techniques on Ormond. Contact: 9305 7125 or 0407 800 719. 16 March from 7.30pm, corner Poath Social Support and Monitoring Contact Helen: 9555 7421 and Kangaroo Roads, Hughesdale. Rosa Service is looking for volunteers Oakdale Angling Club meets or Bev: 9579 5532. Nerin will host the session. Cost is $5. to assist the elderly or people with fortnightly on Wednesday nights from Centre Bentleigh Garden Club disabilities living in the Glen Eira area. If 8pm at Murrumbeena Park Hall. Murrumbeena Playgroup Open meets on the first Tuesday of each you enjoy the company of older people Contact: 9578 8172 or 0429 400 367. Day will be held on 19 March from and are available for a couple of hours month from 1.30pm at YWCA Hall, 10am–2pm, corner Poath and Dalny The Bentleigh Life Activities Club a week or fortnight, we would like to 178 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh Roads, Murrumbeena. Come and enjoy offers opportunities for seniors to hear from you. Volunteers required to East. Enjoy displays, flowers, vegetables stalls, sausage sizzle, animal farm, raffles meet new friends and enjoy social have a car. and garden speakers. and children’s entertainment. activities including table tennis, golf, Contact: Susan 97571 8622. Contact Beryl: 9570 7045. Contact: 0432 271 204. card games and music. Murrumbeena Playgroup, corner Glen Eira City Choir welcomes new Parents as career transition Contact: 9557 2562 or 9555 6008. Poath and Dalny Roads, Murrumbeena singers to join choir for forthcoming support workshop will be held on McKinnon Needlepointers meets is open Monday–Friday from concerts. Rehearsals Monday nights 31 March from 10am–12.30pm in the every second Thursday from 1pm at February–December, including school from 7.45pm at Indonesian Uniting Phoenix Park kitchen meeting area, McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon holidays. First two visits are free. Church, 158 Balaclava Road, Caulfield Rob Roy Road, East Malvern. The free Road, McKinnon. Contact: 0432 271 204. North. workshop will provide information Contact: 9578 1117. Contact: 9578 1947. about education and training pathways Washington Drive Preschool, The Bentleigh East Probus Club available to young people today. 3 Washington Drive, Oakleigh South is (combined) meets on the second EVENTS Contact: 9557 6233. offering extended kinder programs to Tuesday of each month from 9.30am children aged three to five on Mondays, Parents as career transition Caulfield Hospital will host an at The Bentleigh Club, Yawla Street, Wednesdays and Fridays. support workshop will be held on advance care planning information Bentleigh. Contact: 9570 6565. 3 March from 10am–12pm in the session on 6 April from 2.30pm–4pm Contact: 9583 7783. Percival Room at Carnegie Library, at the Ashley Ricketson Centre, The Glen Eira Probus Club 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie. The 260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield. Advance (combined) meets on the fourth free workshop will provide information care planning is about planning for Friday of each month from 10am at The about education and training pathways future healthcare. RSVP essential. Bentleigh Club, Yawla Street, Bentleigh. available to young people today. Contact: 9076 6642. Contact: 9583 4822. Contact: 9557 6233.
Immunisation sessions McKinnon Public Hall Bentleigh-Bayside Community Wednesday 23 March and Wednesday Health 27 March 9.30am–11am 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East Monday 7 March and Monday 4 April Carnegie Library and Community 9.30am–11am Saturday 19 March and Saturday Centre 16 April 9am–11am 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium Wednesday 9 March, Thursday (entry via Glen Eira Road) Wednesday 16 March and Wednesday 24 March, Wednesday 13 April and 20 April 1.30pm–2.30pm and Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Thursday 28 April 5.30pm–7.30pm 5.30pm–7.30pm Roads, Caulfield Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Packer Park Tuesday 1 March and Tuesday 5 April Health Centre 6pm–7pm Leila Road, Carnegie Corner Royal and Rosedale Tuesday 8 March and Tuesday Avenues, Glen Huntly Monday 21 March and Monday 12 April 9.30am–11am 18 April 9.30am–11am
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Community consultation Council sees community consultation as a vital part of its decision making process. Consultation involves the community in Council’s planning and activities and helps Council to understand the community’s priorities and issues. For further information, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Please note: Submissions are not confidential and will be incorporated in full (including all personal information) into the agenda and minutes of the Council Meeting at which they are considered, will be available on Council’s website as part of the relevant agenda and minutes of meeting and will be made available for public inspection in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements, including, without limitation, those prescribed by the Local Government Act 1989.
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Create a Kids’ Book Always wanted to write or illustrate for children? Attend a Create a Kids’ Book workshop with Council continues to fight graffiti artist Jo Thompson and Dr Virginia Lowe Saturday Saturday Graffiti represents a huge cost 26 March 30 April Workshop Workshop to the community and creates Ormond Ormond a negative and uninviting 10am-4pm 10am-4pm Bookings: [email protected] perception of neighbourhoods and Contact Dr Virginia Lowe PO Box 2, Ormond, Victoria 3204 commercial centres in the City of ph: 03 9578 5689 mob: 0400 488 100 Glen Eira. www.createakidsbook.com.au Stories, Pictures and Reality: Two children tell by Virginia Lowe (Routledge) Glen Eira City Council continues The Glasshouse – Illustrator: Jo Thompson, Author: Paul Collins (Ford St) to assist residents by reactively removing graffiti from the title boundary of private property Cut this out now! (both residential and commercial) Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ which is visible from a public place. STEEL FRAME Requests for removal from private property can be made WINDOWS (KM) via Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or • Old winders repaired and serviced www.gleneira.vic.gov.au • Windows unstuck • Locks Requested works are referred to a • New winders supplied and fitted priority list for consideration. • Old stays converted to winders Graffiti represents a huge cost to the community. Photo: Dion Montassi. Graffiti removal kits 20 years’ experience Partnership with Victoria Police graffiti vandalism should contact on-site service only Glen Eira residents and traders Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. can obtain personal graffiti Council is working in conjunction Acorn Winder removal kits free of charge from with Victoria Police to investigate and For further information, Council’s Service Centre, corner prosecute those responsible for graffiti contact Council’s Service Centre Replacements Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, vandalism. on 9524 3333 or visit Caulfield. Any person with information regarding www.gleneira.vic.gov.au www.windowwinders.com.au 0418 312 615 Telephone: 9882 5966 library news 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn April Holiday Mania at Council’s libraries Holiday Mania will be back with more All art materials supplied. This session fun activities for the April school is strictly for children aged nine to 14. holidays for children aged four Tickets cost $10. to 14. Quizzical Tickets go on sale Tuesday 29 March at 8am and can be purchased online Thursday 14 April at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au under Session one: 2.30pm–3.30pm the Library section. Tickets are also (suitable for children aged four to available Monday to Friday, 8am to six) 5.30pm and Tuesday evenings until Session two: 3.45pm–4.45pm 7.30pm from Glen Eira City Council’s (suitable for children aged seven to Service Centre, corner Glen Eira and nine) local environment. Discover how Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. some animals have adapted to our Elsternwick Library suburban environment and learn how Tickets will sell fast so book early to 4 Staniland Grove, Elsternwick to promote and conserve a healthy avoid disappointment. There are no bio-diverse backyard. You may be refunds on tickets. Join author Leanne Davidson as she talks about her books and then be surprised by some of the creatures Events are age specific so please part of the Quizmaster game and see if that inhabit your community! ensure you only book children of a you can answer the questions just like This session is suitable for children suitable age. Brain Davis in her book Quizzical. There aged six to nine. Tickets are $8. Introduction to Manga will be prizes up for grabs. Copies of Leanne’s books will be for sale at the Story favourites Wednesday 13 April special price of $5 each. Tickets cost $8. Wednesday 20 April 1.30pm–3.30pm Backyard diversity 11am–11.40am Carnegie Library and Community Tuesday 19 April Caulfield Library, Glen Eira Centre — Boyd Room, level one Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie 11am–12pm Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Manga is Japanese comic book art Bentleigh Library Join this entertaining, engaging and that has such a distinctive style. 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh interactive musical story session packed Learn Manga history and aspects of You don’t have to go to the Amazon with favourite stories and fairytales. Manga and comic creation including rainforest to discover a rich Suitable for children aged four to seven. drawing basic faces and anatomy, biodiversity — just explore your own Tickets cost $8. use of perspective and elements of storytelling. glen eira news | march 2011 | p12 youth news Youth Art Expo National Youth Week is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. To be held from Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April, the event gives young people across Australia the opportunity to share their views and showcase their talents. It also provides the opportunity for them to take part in youth focused events and celebrations. In celebration of National Youth Week, Glen Eira City Council’s Youth Leadership Team is hosting its annual 2010 junior section winner Elisa Jung. Photo: David Youth Art Expo — the teams first event for 2011. Grant — John Brown Photography Services. The expo celebrates the diversity and artistic talents of young people in our community. Budding young artists are encouraged to enter their art works for the public exhibition on Thursday 7 April at Caulfield Park Pavilion. Young people who enter their work will be judged according to their age group — junior section (10 to 15 years) and senior section (16 to 25 years). All art works entered will be in the running to win some fabulous prizes and the public are encouraged on the night to vote for their favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award. For further information about the Youth Art Expo 2010 senior section winner Elizabeth Lakatosh. 2010 People’s Choice Award winner Elana Hain. or to enter your artwork, contact Youth Services Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography on 9524 3676. Services. Services. A day in the life of a youth worker Parent information evening What happens when you don’t love your body and how family and friends can help is the topic for Glen Eira City Council Youth Services free parent information evening. Hosted in conjunction with Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), the evening will be held on Tuesday 5 April — as part of National Youth Week. Guest speaker for the evening is Dr Naomi Crafti who hopes to raise awareness in the community about eating disorders and body image issues. To be held in the Theatrette at Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield from 7pm to 8.30pm, issues to be discussed include: • what is body image; • contributors to negative body image; • bullying and weightism; • what to say and how to help; and Youth worker Bree. Photo: David Grant — John Brown Photography Services. • how EDV can help. With 2011 now underway, Glen Eira City Council seeking some information on housing options in According to EDV, eating disorders can arise from Youth Services has been busy planning another great the local area. a variety of different causes. While they sometimes year ahead. Here is a snapshot into the day of Bree, In between my day-to-day tasks, I have a laugh begin with a preoccupation with food and weight, one of Youth Services youth workers. with Nat (one of the other youth workers). We they are often about much more than food. While having my trusted morning coffee, I check my think we’re really good singers! I don’t know if the Eating disorders occur in both males and females emails and get ready for a meeting to make some rest of the office agrees. before puberty, with the ratio of males to activity plans for our Young Mums’ Group. Later that afternoon, the Youth Leadership Team females approximately one in 10 during adolescence Later in the morning, I make some finishing touches has their fortnightly meeting. The room is buzzing and one in 20 during young adulthood. to an article for our parent information night in April. with activity, while everyone shares their ideas for Younger adolescents tend to present with anorexia, Prior to my lunch break, I meet with a local service the next youth event poster. while older adolescents may present with either provider to discuss an exciting new jobs program, Home time. Another busy day at Youth Services is bulimia or anorexia. Sufferers typically deny they have which will be held at the Youth Information Centre over. What will tomorrow bring? an eating disorder. in Bentleigh. For further information about the wide variety The night will be an informative evening for both After lunch, I chat with a young person in our of programs and services that Youth Services parents and young people. Bookings are essential support room and help out with some information provides, contact 9524 3676 or visit as seats are limited. Contact Youth Services on about how to get in contact with Centrelink. I also www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/youth 9524 3676 to book your place. assisted a young person who came into the centre Source: www.eatingdisorders.org.au
glen eira news | march 2011 | p13 recreation news
New wooden art Get Beyond Blue sculptures in Caulfield Park involved to Green If you have visited Caulfield Park Some of Mr Romanis work can be seen recently, you may have noticed some at the Royal Botanic Gardens in the Ian A study has revealed that there is new park creatures that are now calling Potter Children’s Gardens, Melbourne this winter a significant relationship between the area home. Aquarium, Victoria’s Open Range Zoo people’s mental health and their Glen Eira is fortunate to have local environment. Wooden art sculptures have recently and numerous local parks throughout many sporting clubs for residents been installed in the park as part of a Victoria. to be active in. These clubs can Beyond Blue to Green: The benefits of plan to incorporate more art into our The four handcrafted sculptures that have help you increase your fitness contact with nature for mental health open space areas. been installed in Caulfield Park include a levels and meet new friends while and wellbeing was commissioned by snail, caterpillar, ladybug and slater. enjoying sport. beyondblue: the national depression Glenn Romanis is the talented artist initiative. behind the wooden handcrafted art These sculptures can be found in For those who don’t wish to sculptures and is well-known around Caulfield Park (Melway 59 B12) near play sport but still want to Whether it’s a young person Victoria for his large-scale art work. the Balaclava Road entrance next to the be involved, many clubs also kicking the footy or an older person taking a daily walk with a Mr Romanis has been appointed Caulfield Park Bowls and Sports Club. welcome new members to be involved as a volunteer. Sports friend, green spaces are crucial to by a number of local councils and So if you are in the area, make sure people’s overall mental health. companies to design art pieces for you take the time to visit these new clubs have a wide variety of public spaces and local attractions. creatures and enjoy some of Glen Eira’s needs for volunteers — from The range of psychological benefits open space art. team managers and first aiders to for people who visit green, open canteen helpers. So this winter, spaces is vast and includes: why not take time out to get • a place to escape to away involved in a sports club near you. from school/university or the To find out where your nearest workplace; sports club is, contact Recreation • changes of scenery; Services on 9524 3333 or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and follow • improvements in mood; the links to the sports section of • lower levels of stress, anxiety the Community Resource Guide. and depression; and • increased physical activity. Glen Eira City Council makes a significant commitment in encouraging residents to be active through undertaking a wide variety of capital projects, including the provision of Margarita and one of the new wooden art sculptures. Photo: Tracy Cassidy. Ride2School barbecues, toilets, playgrounds, shelters and walking paths. Day Parks in Glen Eira are generally Make sure you put Wednesday rated amongst the best in Pool season to finish soon 16 March in your diary — Melbourne. National Ride2School Day. Parents For further information about and teachers are encouraged to depression, anxiety and related leave the car at home on this day disorders or to download a copy and get students walking, riding, of Beyond Blue to Green: The benefits skating or scooting to school. of contact with nature for mental Organising a Ride2School Day health and wellbeing, visit provides an opportunity for www.beyondblue.org.au student leaders to practise their skills and schools to get involved with their community. Best of all, National Ride2School Day is a chance for brand new Summer Carnegie Swim Centre will close for the summer season on Thursday riders, parents and teachers to 31 March. Photo: Tracy Cassidy. experience riding and walking to sports finals school for the first time. Carnegie Swim Centre will close for • the temperature reaches 30 degrees March is a great time to take a walk the summer season on Thursday celsius or above by 3pm on the day. They might find that it is quicker, through Glen Eira’s parks, especially more interesting and lots of fun 31 March. There is still time to have Carnegie Swim Centre those where cricket is being played a swim before the pools close for the to ride or walk to school. on weekends. You’ll most likely be season, but you better be quick. Koornang Park, Moira Avenue, Carnegie Ride2School Day is a chance to watching a finals match of local cricket. (Melway 68 H6) celebrate riding and walking on Whether it’s a junior or senior match, Opening hours For further information, contact a large scale and to prove it can it’s worth taking time out to watch the Monday to Friday, 6am to 7pm Carnegie Swim Centre on 9571 8143. be done. Following the event, game. It may even be a neighbour or Saturdays, 7am to 6pm Please note: The new Glen Eira families are encouraged to keep friend playing at the local park. the momentum going throughout Sundays and public holidays, 8am to 6pm Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) A lot of training and effort has gone is scheduled to open in late 2011. For the year. into teams playing in the finals, with The respective closing times will be updates and further information, visit Registrations can be made through many volunteers assisting clubs in the extended until 8pm on days where either: www.gesac.com.au the Bicycle Victoria website: hosting of these finals. So wander down • the forecast temperature for www.bv.com.au to your local park on the weekend and Melbourne is 30 degrees celsius or with a bit of luck you may see some above; or great cricket in action. glen eira news | march 2011 | p14 business news
Glen Eira Women’s Business Network — passion plus goals equals success The value of design when If you want to be inspired and lock in Rachael began her corporate gift some goals for the remainder of 2011, business from her mother’s lounge planning your website Glen Eira City Council encourages you room in 1996. Gifted grew over If you are going to invest time and to attend this workshop. five years to include a business resources into extending your business partner, two city retail stores and Passion leads to energy and motivation. onto the web or updating your website, a showroom, enjoying an annual Clear goals provide clarity, focus and a then you need to get the most out of average growth in turnover of sense of purpose. your investment. 300 per cent. After five years Guest speaker Rachael Pickworth will of operation, Gifted was sold to Portable Studio Managing Director take you on a journey with her personal Wishlist Holdings in 2000 to form Simon Goodrich will show you how to story, demonstrating the power of part of their growing corporate gift create a dynamic easy-to-use website passion and goal setting in business. and reward strategy. that stands out from the rest. You will leave the workshop with a Due to the success of the venture, Topics to be covered include: clear idea about your aims and how to Rachael was the recipient of • the value of design; confidently set powerful goals for the numerous awards, including Victorian • why many online businesses fail; and rest of the year — both professionally finalist in the 1999 Telstra Small Simon Goodrich. and personally. Business Awards, winner of the 2000 • how you will be found. During the workshop, you will learn: Business Bulletin’s Young Entrepreneur Real business cases will be presented. a judge and Australian ambassador for the US based Webby Awards — The • how to connect with your passion; of the Year, was profiled in the 1998 and 1999 Business Class Magazine’s About the presenter Online Oscars. Simon sits on the board • understand the value and power of Female Entrepreneurs under 30 Simon Goodrich is co-founder of of the Mobile Enterprise Growth effective goal setting; and was inducted into the Business Portable Studio, a New York and Alliance and Design Victoria. He • the process to define goal areas and Women’s Hall of Fame in 1999. Australian based company that creates has also been recognised as one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs under refine them to specific, inspiring Rachael now works with others to innovative products and experiences 30 by Anthill Magazine. goals; and achieve success in their businesses. using portable and digital technology. Portable merges mobile technology, Date: Monday 7 March • how to be inspired by the possibilities Date: Thursday 17 March goal setting will bring in 2011. video and the web to create products Time: 6pm arrival for 6.30pm start Time: 6.30pm start that can be taken anywhere and (networking and light supper on About the presenter Where: Glen Eira Town Hall — experienced anytime by people all over arrival). Rachael Pickworth is a trainer, presenter, Caulfield Cup Room, corner Glen the world. Portable TV is one of the Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner business coach, business women and Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield leading channels for fashion, music, film, Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, entrepreneur. She has provided training art and design video internationally. RSVP: Tuesday 15 March to Caulfield to teams both small and large including Council’s Service Centre on Simon is the President of the Victorian Cost: $20 L’Oreal Professionel, Quix Foodstores, 9524 3333. Bookings are essential. Chapter of the Australian Interactive Bayer Crop Science, Sensis, 3M, Link Media Industry Association. He is also RSVP: Thursday 3 March Recruitment, Crabtree & Evelyn and Orica. Cost: $15
Time management with MS Outlook© Email has become the most popular • Creating distribution lists to email Online Business mode of business communication in groups of people efficiently. The the workplace today. The conundrum three-minute, one-touch rule. Directory we all face is that in addition to making • Setting up an effective filing communication easier, the sheer and archiving system using the Glen Eira business owners are volume and immediacy of email has three-minute rule philosophy. invited to register their details made it a source of stress for many on Glen Eira City Council’s managers and staff. Module 3 — Outlook and getting Online Business Directory. things done Fiona Newton. This workshop will introduce you to Businesses listed in this Directory • Prioritising short and long-term tasks. organisations in Australia to design the important aspects of skilful email generally appear on the first greater structures and systems for management using MS Outlook™ — • Customising the task list to help page or a high-ranking position their productivity. Her understanding of sorting, organising and the art of effectively prioritise and categorise tasks in a Google name search. the issues that are inhibiting employees writing and responding to an email. effectively. Google maps is also available to from achieving their best results in be linked to business listings. • Creating and using rules. the workplace has enabled her to give Module 1 — Getting a grip on We encourage businesses to • Organising meetings and keeping specialised coaching and training in the your time take this opportunity to use track of other people’s schedules areas of time management, IT skills, • Feel in total control from the the Directory to advertise their using the calendar. presentation skills, customer service, moment you start using a five-step business freely. • Using the ‘drag and drop’ technique telephone etiquette and team building daily planning system. Registration can be completed to convert emails into task and Numbers are strictly limited. • Understand why prioritising your online at: calendar appointments. Bring your own laptop and wireless urgent and medium to long-term http://business.gleneira.vic.gov. • Final strategies — 10 new ways to connection. tasks and projects is critical for au/Directory/s1.asp gaining a sense of direction each day. save time and increase your email Date: Friday 4 March productivity. For businesses which have • Take control of daily interruptions. Time: 9am arrival for 9.15am start previously registered their About the presenter to 1pm Module 2 — Freeing up your inbox details, please check your Fiona Newton has 10 years experience Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner entry to ensure it is up-to-date • Power tips — how to speed up your in the training industry. As an expert Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield and request any changes to email messages and how to get to in productivity processes and tools businessdevelopment@gleneira. the point … faster! Cost: $50 such as Outlook, Ipaq, Palm and Lotus vic.gov.au • The process behind de-cluttering and Notes, she has consulted with many RSVP: Friday 25 February to Council’s organising your inbox and your email. of the top government and private Service Centre on 9524 3333 glen eira news | march 2011 | p15 arts news
groups. Only in Melbourne would you Election, Tatva also featured in now find two brothers of Greek ancestry Victorian Premier Ted Ballieu’s Living Together 2011 singing their original songs in English, Bollywood policy launch. Greek and Chinese. Glen Eira City Council presents Living Chinese culture, the love of music The Viva Italia Show The brothers have been performing Together 2011, a celebration of Chinese, and a passion for the performing arts and recording together since they were Australia’s youngest Italian show Greek, Indian, Italian and Russian among a new generation. MCCC has four and eight years and their songs featuring award-winning entertainer culture. quickly gained momentum and within are an exciting mix of interesting ethnic Liz Tripodi is fast becoming one of the months of its inception, was invited to Living Together 2011 will be held on and pop influences. most popular touring corporate Italian Sunday 27 March at Caulfield Park, perform at the Melbourne Exhibition acts in the world. Centre at an international event. They Since the release of the groundbreaking corner of Hawthorn and Balaclava Roads, Featuring a great mix of traditional folk received an overwhelming amount debut Chinese/English EP Melbourne, Caulfield North from 12pm to 4pm. and modern Italian music appealing of positive feedback from the 8,000 the brothers have been enjoying many to all generations, this award-winning Glen Eira is home to people from many strong crowd who enjoyed their debut performances at multicultural festivals show brings alive the traditions and different cultures and backgrounds. performance. and private events. The aim of Living Together is to present culture of the Italian music scene. The these cultural groups to the broader MCCC has been active in community Tatva show will have something for people events since then, participating in many community and offer an insight into the Established in London and based in of all ages to enjoy and features young festivals and celebrations organised by community’s richness and diversity. Melbourne since 2009, Tatva is an performers who are proud of their local civic groups and city councils. heritage, showcasing music that people There will be special performances Indian contemporary dance company. MCCC has developed an extensive love to hear and sing along to. There by Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian Tatva specialises in Bharatanatyam, program that encompasses training in will also be plenty of surprises to keep and Russian community performers an Indian classical dance form, as voice and dancing, as well as formal the audience entertained. throughout the day. well as Bollywood, Folk and Indian recording sessions and other activities contemporary dance. The emphasis of Sergei Golovko The event will also include a selection to ensure these young talents reach the contemporary dance repertoire of food from each culture with their full potential. They are currently Sergei Golovko has toured is to interpret cultural and social delicacies to tantalise your tastebuds. recruiting for more talented children to internationally, playing to audiences situations and issues through the idiom For further information, contact join the program. If you have children in England (The Royal Albert Hall), of dance. Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. aged six to 15 and would like to learn Korea, China and many other European more about the opportunities offered Tatva’s repertoire of performances countries. Sergei was a star soloist Melbourne Children Chinese by MCCC, please contact them directly. include the City of London Festival, Onam with a leading Russian Orchestra and Choir Festival for K.C.W.A Croydon (UK) and has been awarded prizes and honorary The Melbourne Children Chinese Choir Alexiou Brothers the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival diplomas at domestic and international (MCCC) was established in February Alexiou Brothers is one of Australia’s (Scotland) where their production festivals such as the National Percussion 2008, with a vision to promote the most diverse multicultural pop/rock received a four-and-a-half star rating Content, the International Festival in out of five. This rating resulted in Korea and the Vienna Music and Radio Tatva being invited to showcase a France festivals in Europe. special performance for the Indian Sergei’s colourful interpretations of Ambassador to the United Kingdom. famous compositions, combined with They have also been associated with master marimba technique that he has the prestigious Place Theatre in acquired, have attracted tremendous London. public appeal. Tatva has presented workshops and ‘A dazzling performance by a man performed at many events across with helium hands … Sergei Golovko Melbourne, including Council’s Living (check spelling) gave us percussive Together 2009 festival, Buddha’s Day pyrotechnics.’ (Michael J Easton — Festival and the Diwali Festival 2010, Herald Sun). which were both held at Federation Chinese Masonic Society Lion Dance. Square. Prior to last year’s State
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.
2011 Victorian and Tasmanian by the 2010 students. Diverse 1. Contemporary blue and white International Baccalaureate media will be represented including porcelain by renowned ceramicist Visual Arts Exhibition digital media, installation, sculpture, Alexandra Copeland. Alexandra’s Continues until 5pm Sunday photography, drawing, painting, textiles work is held by major public 6 March and ceramics. collections in Australia, and was exhibited in London in 2010. The International Baccalaureate Alexandra and Leigh Copeland is an alternative curriculum for 2011 Exhibition: Recent Ceramics 2. Rare and colourful antique Central schools and is administered from and Tribal Carpets Asian textiles from the Copeland’s Geneva. Students study a diverse personal collection gathered since Opens 10am Thursday 10 March 1972. range of subjects and are tested on and continues until 5pm Sunday theory of knowledge. As part of the 27 March 3. Collectable and practical hand two year Diploma course, students woven tribal carpets and rugs. also undertake an extended essay Opening night: 6pm Wednesday 9 March and creative, community service and Alexandra and Leigh Copeland will be physical activity based programs. Alexandra Copeland — presenting three separate exhibitions: This exhibition will showcase some Grasshoppers with Frogspawn. of the outstanding works produced Porcelain vase. Height: 37 cm.
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