Glen Eira City Council December 2013 Volume 190

Donate and make a difference to the Glen Eira community news 2012–2013 Annual Report available Youth Leadership Team members Noa and Cassi shopping for goods for Can with a Plan at local deli Delicious Small Goods in Bentleigh. Photo: Rob Churchus. New Mayor Council’s overview of the 2012–2013 financial year

very year around two million Youth Services Co-ordinator Leigh soups, beans, tuna, salmon, fish, ham, EAustralians need emergency food Morris said the YLT was determined sauces, curries etc., and packet pasta, relief services. According to Foodbank to help those who were less fortunate rice, savoury and sweet biscuits, tea, Victoria, about 400,000 people living in than others this year. coffee, cereals and the like.

Victoria are food insecure. regulars “Hunger is a problem everyday in our Donation stations have been set up at Library News Glen Eira City Council’s Youth community and food donations are the following locations: Arts News Leadership Team (YLT) is doing needed all year round,” Mr Morris said. • Glen Eira Youth Services something to help — and you can too. “The YLT wanted to come up with 86 Robert Street, Bentleigh Recreation News The YLT and Youth Services staff are something that involved the local • Glen Eira Town Hall Youth News running a food donation campaign in community and have made donating Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Glen Eira called Can with a Plan. food easy.” Roads, Caulfield Business News The aim of Can with a Plan is to donate Can with a Plan is raising awareness for All donations will be collected by Friday emergency food relief supplies to the service (CIGE) as well as positively 6 December and donated to CIGE on local community support agency showcasing youth participation in the Thursday 12 December. Community Information Glen Eira community. Please note: all donated items will be (CIGE), which will give them to The campaign has also been designed checked for safety and quality prior to residents who need relief from to support local businesses — it is being distributed. poverty, distress and misfortune. hoped people making donations will For further information or if you would Community Information Glen Eira is buy food from independent retailers. like to be a part of the YLT for 2014, a community-based information and Glen Eira City Council encourages all contact Youth Services on 9524 3676. referral service staffed by trained residents to get involved and donate personnel who are mostly volunteers. non-perishable goods. Items include canned foods such as vegetables, fruits, Keeping safe this summer

Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East • Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East news Outstanding local students recognised Mayor’s column Glen Eira City Council’s Student entered in the Glen Eira Young Citizen CaulfieldGrammar School, Glen Eira Achievement Award Program recognises of the Year Awards 2014. This award will College, Kilvington Grammar School, and encourages outstanding be presented at Council’s Australia Day Liebler Yavneh College, McKinnon achievements by students attending Breakfast in January 2014. Secondary College, Our Lady of secondary schools within the Schools that nominated students the Sacred Heart College, St James municipality. This year 67 students for awards were Adass Israel College, Shelford Girls’ Grammar were nominated to receive an award. School (ladies), Bentleigh Secondary and Wesley College — Elsternwick Students will receive a certificate of College, Beth Rivkah Ladies College, Campus. recognition, as well as a $40 book voucher from Benn’s Books, Bentleigh; Golds World of Judaica, Balaclava; or The Avenue bookshop, Elsternwick. Former Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams said he had enjoyed It is a privilege to be elected as presenting awards to students at Mayor for the first time during school assemblies during September, my time at Council. I thank my October and November with councillor colleagues for the trust more presentations scheduled for they have shown in me by electing December. me to this position. I look forward “There are so many active and engaged to working with you all in 2014. young people in Glen Eira, so it’s always The coming of the festive season a pleasure to recognise and celebrate sees the return of Council’s Carols their hard work,” Cr Hyams said. in the Park, at Bentleigh Hodgson Schools were also invited to nominate Former Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams presented students from Kilvington Reserve on Sunday 8 December. a finalist who will be rewarded with Grammar School with awards as part of Council’s Student Achievement Bring your family and friends and an additional $100 book voucher and Award Program. Photo: Kilvington Grammar School. celebrate together with an evening of entertainment for all ages. Festivities will commence with a market at 2pm and entertainment Councillor contacts will begin at 5pm. Congratulations to the 2013 Youth CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD TUCKER WARD Leadership Team, which organised a number of successful events Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Margaret Esakoff Cr Jamie Hyams throughout the year including Can (Deputy Mayor) Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 Ph/Fax: 9578 8314 with a Plan. Thank you for your Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Mobile: 0407 831 893 Mobile: 0427 319 018 contribution and best wishes to you Mobile: 0400 832 270 [email protected] [email protected] all in your future endeavours. Well [email protected] done! Cr Mary Delahunty Cr Karina Okotel Cr Oscar C Lobo JP Council will bring the community Mobile: 0427 970 879 Mobile: 0424 479 454 Ph/Fax: 9557 0108 together in January, February [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 0417 837 418 and March with a series of free [email protected] outdoor events in three of the Cr Thomas Sounness Cr Neil Pilling (Mayor) Cr Jim Magee City’s best-loved parks. Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical Mobile: 0428 596 951 Ph: 9524 3225 and Fax: 9524 3358 Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 entertainment at Packer Park [email protected] Mobile: 0428 310 919 Mobile: 0427 338 327 and then enjoy two afternoons [email protected] [email protected] of entertainment and family fun at Princes and Allnutt Parks. For further information, see page 12. Glen Eira City Council Finally, Council’s Australia Day Breakfast will be held at Glen Eira Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 1300 555 727 or www.iprelay.com.au Town Hall on 24 January from Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn National Relay Service: A phone then enter 03 9524 3333 7.30am to 9am. Council looks Roads Caulfield solution for people who are deaf or Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 forward to paying tribute to its PO Box 42, Caulfield South have a hearing or speech-impairment, Email: [email protected] outstanding volunteers from 2013. Victoria 3162 TTY dial 13 36 77 or Speak and Listen Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Cost is $30 per head and bookings must be made by 17 January. On behalf of councillors and Deadlines Disclaimer Council, I wish you a safe and happy The information in this publication is of a general nature. festive season and best wishes for The deadline for the next edition (February) of Glen Eira News is Wednesday The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a the New Year. 2 January for delivery 4 to 8 February (weather permitting). complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions Cr Neil Pilling contained herein. Mayor The deadline for the March 2014 edition of Glen Eira News is Wednesday 30 January for delivery 25 February to 7 March (weather permitting). Copyright© Glen Eira City Council 2013 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 than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, PO Box 42, Caulfield South document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or Victoria 3162 or email: [email protected] transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. glen eira news | december 2013 | p2 news

Community New column Mayor Engaging our community Cr Neil Pilling was elected as the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic 18th Mayor of Glen Eira for 2013–14 Centre wins the National Award at a Special Council Meeting held on for Leisure Facilities Tuesday 12 November. Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre Witnessed by residents and family (GESAC) has won the National members, Cr Pilling was elected Award for Leisure Facilities at the through a nomination process Parks and Leisure Australia National involving all Glen Eira Councillors. Awards of Excellence on Wednesday 16 October. Prior to the awards Cr Pilling said he was honoured to be night, GESAC qualified for the elected to represent Council in this Award for Leisure Facilities by winning role. the Victoria/Tasmania regional “Thank you to the councillor group awards in September. GESAC was Mayor Cr Neil Pilling with his family. Photo: Rob Churchus. for their support and trust. It is very up against regional finalists from much appreciated and I will endeavour Western Australia, South Australia, years. With children having attended involved in many campaigns to protect to perform in this role with integrity the Northern Territory, Queensland, the local primary school and an our natural heritage including the and professionalism at all times,” Cr New South Wales and the Australian active involvement with local sporting Franklin River and the old growth Pilling said. Capital Territory. groups at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, forests of East Gippsland, as well as Cr Michael Lipshutz, who is serving his he values and enjoys the sense of volunteering for groups like Oxfam. The Award recognises the quality of eighth year on Council, was elected design, development and operations community that the area offers. Until recently, he was working in Deputy Mayor. of a new or redeveloped leisure warehousing for a local physio and Cr Pilling’s previous careers include facility. It also recognises innovative About Cr Pilling sporting goods wholesaler. IT consulting and working as a design and management practices, Cr Pilling has lived in the professional mountain guide in Nepal This is Cr Pilling’s fifth year on Council stakeholder outcomes and business Murrumbeena area for more than 18 and Tasmania. Cr Pilling has been and his first term as Mayor. performance. Speaking up for our City Open Space Strategy 2012–13 Annual Report Council is currently seeking your Glen Eira City Council’s 2012–13 Sustainable Project Award in the • Council administered more than feedback on its Draft Open Space Annual Report is now available. Australian Institute of Project 10,000 vaccinations to infants and Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy is to direct future planning, provision, Council produces the Annual Report Management (AIPM) Victorian 2012 students and completed almost Project Management Achievement 16,000 Key Ages and Stages design and management of open each year to provide the community, space in Glen Eira from 2013 to 2026. stakeholders and staff with information Awards. assessments. about how it has performed • Council adopted its Budget with the • Council awarded more than All comments and submissions against the objectives set out in the lowest operating cost per property $400,000 in community grants should be posted to: Community Plan. at $215 less per assessment than to 136 not-for-profit community Open Space Strategy 2013–2026 Former Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie the average of all inner metropolitan groups and organisations as part Recreation Services Hyams said a number of key councils. of the 2012–13 Community Grants Glen Eira City Council improvements had been made to the • Youth Services introduced two new Program. PO Box 42 City in 2012–13, meeting the strategic programs — BAM (Body and Mind), a To obtain a copy of Council’s 2012–13 Caulfield South Vic 3162 objectives and actions outlined in the women’s self-defence program and Annual Report, contact Council’s Alternatively, you can email your Community Plan. iMusic, a sound recording program Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit comments to “The Annual Report is a snapshot of for young people with a disability, www.gleneira.vic.gov.au [email protected] Council’s achievements, challenges and which provides respite for parents. If you require further information, difficulties faced over the year,” contact Recreation Services on Cr Hyams said. 9524 3333. “The information contained within The opportunity to provide feedback the Report is an open, accurate and is available until 13 December 2013. transparent look at our performance across all sectors. “We encourage the community to take an interest in the Report and welcome any feedback from our residents.” 2012–13 highlights • Council converted 5,033 mercury vapour lights in residential streets to more energy-efficient T5 fluorescent lights. This reduced Council’s annual carbon emissions Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) won the Sustainable by 10 per cent (1,701 tonnes). Project Award in the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) • Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Victorian 2012 Project Management Achievement Awards. Centre (GESAC) won the Photo: Maxam Productions.

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CEO’s column Council’s overview of the Our recycling rate for the month of 2012–13 financial year October was 48.9 per cent. Public open space playing community sport and delivered Our staff members That is up from We commissioned a new Open Space nearly 118,000 hours of in-home We continued to invest in development, around 33 per Strategy to drive more and better open support. Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic leadership and wellbeing programs cent five years space and consulted the community Centre (GESAC) hosted one million for our staff members. Twenty four ago and is the on priorities. We changed policy so visitors, including large proportions of staff members were recognised for highest rate that future open space contributions older-than-usual and younger-than usual their performance against our values we have yet from developers will now be spent on participants and people of all-abilities. — Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership, creating new open space, rather than Customer Service and Respect. achieved. But it is still not as high Responsiveness as some other communities are improving existing spaces. Staff turnover was low at 7.92 per cent. Our Service Centre handled 237,435 achieving. We improved the facilities at our We won the Victorian division of the calls with an average wait time of 10 newest additional open space in Packer Management Challenge in a field of There is demand for the goods seconds, with 86 per cent of calls Park, Carnegie. We completed the 26 council teams. In the annual National that we recycle. Many items can handled completely by the first person fantastic new play space for children HR Awards, we were judged Employer be reused which is a much better to answer the call. We achieved an of all ages at Murrumbeena Reserve. of Choice for the Public and Not-for-Profit result than being tipped into a approval rate of 90 per cent with We lobbied the State Government sectors. landfill. overall performance in the independent for a lease over VicTrack land next to Recycling actually brings money in survey of community satisfaction, Elsternwick railway station in order to to Council and offsets the costs and were ranked first in the state for bring it up to the standard of Council’s of collection and disposal of other customer service. material. A tonne of recycling own open space. We adopted a position brings in about $40 while a tonne for public use of public land at the Community facilities and assets Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Crown of waste going to landfill costs We invested $36.3 million in Land and developed an indicative layout about $110 — a difference of $150 infrastructure (such as drains and to accommodate additional facilities a tonne. As a general rule, the more footpaths) and community facilities there for community recreation. we recycle the lower our waste (such as sports pavilions, parks and charges will be. senior citizens’ centres). Council has expanded the range of The capital works program comprised Council continued to invest in material that we collect including 86 per cent renewal or upgrade and 14 development, leadership and offering on-demand collections per cent expansion. We removed 9,355 wellbeing programs for its staff of e-waste, hard waste, bundled square metres of graffiti from private members. Photo: Rob Churchus. branches and large quantities of property. cardboard. Green waste bins have Governance no annual fee (after the one-off The new Council was elected in initial charge is paid). October 2012 comprising six Council completed the fantastic Recycling is good for both planet re-elected and three new Councillors. new play space for children of all and pocket. Most households Council’s proceedings against one ages at Murrumbeena Reserve. could recycle more. Council will former Councillor for misconduct Photo: Rob Churchus. be aiming to pass 50 per cent lapsed when the Councillor was not recycling and continue to build on re-elected by the community in that. Sustainability October 2012. Andrew Newton We converted more than 5,000 Council removed 9,355 square Disappointments Chief Executive Officer street lights to achieve lower energy metres of graffiti from private property. Photo: HM Group. Half of the actions in the Bicycle Strategy consumption, lower emissions and for 2012–13 were not completed lower costs. We increased our recycling Finance and risk management owing mainly to lack of approvals from rate from 41.4 per cent to 44.8 per VicRoads and VicTrack. cent. We planted 1,721 street trees Our operating result was a $11.28 (895 replacement and 826 additional). million surplus. This was $7.97 million Utilisation of Council’s childcare centres In the ECO-Buy scheme, our green better than budget owing mainly to fell after other providers opened new purchasing was 60 per cent higher early payment of Commonwealth centres which expanded choices for than the Victorian council average. We grants, high utilisation of Glen Eira parents. implemented further actions in the Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) Victoria Police, which takes the feed Bicycle Strategy including 13 kilometres and much lower WorkCover costs from Council CCTV cameras in of new bicycle lanes. than budgeted. Any surplus on Hawthorn and Prahran, declined to do operations pays for higher levels of so in Bentleigh. Land use capital investment. We continued to We initiated proposals to introduce have average rates and operating costs Key challenges mandatory maximum height limits over among the lowest in Melbourne, above Council is strongly advocating to all residentially-zoned land under the average capital investment and one the State Government to separate State Government’s New Residential of Victoria’s highest pensioner rate road and rail at key intersections to Zones. rebates. We budgeted to pay off the improve public transport and ease road Defined Benefit Superannuation call of congestion. Community wellbeing $7.12 million over three years to 30 As part of its Community Grants June 2015 and made provision for a Opportunities Program, Council provided $466,793 possible future call. On a cash basis, We aim to lift our recycling rate to local not-for-profit community GESAC is covering all operating costs, above 50 per cent through increased groups and organisations to encourage all loan repayments and all interest on green waste and recycling collections, community strengthening and inclusion. the loan. We are rated first in the state including kerbside collection of e-waste. We accommodated nearly 500 teams for Risk Management by the industry insurers. glen eira news | december 2013 | p4 news

Sustainable Gardening Program Safer speeds in residential streets Caring for the Glen Council recently launched its Approaching 97 years of age has Any change to speed limits, including a Eira community Neighbourhood Sustainable Gardening not stopped David from enjoying his reduction, requires VicRoads approval. Program for residents, schools, garden and the fruits of his labour. Council has been advocating for speed Glen Eira City Council’s in home organisations and businesses in Glen limit reductions in a number of streets. support workers undertake a range Eira, which encourages residents to Shortly, the speed limit in sections of of caring roles in the community, make their garden more sustainable. Riddell Parade, Elsternwick, Clarence providing services for clients of all ages. Anyone who has (or is planning to Street, Elsternwick and Gardenvale Road, have) a vegetable patch, fruit trees, Gardenvale will be reduced from 60 Services include personal care compost system, local indigenous kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per (showering and dressing), home care plants, water-wise features or hour. The speed limit in Riddell Parade (cleaning and household duties) and chickens can join the Program. near Leibler Yavneh College will remain respite (time out for carers). at 40 kilometres per hour during school One hundred and seven people have These services help the City’s drop-off and pick-up periods. already registered their gardens as older and disabled residents remain part of the Neighbourhood Sustainable Speed is a major factor in crash severity independent in their own homes for Gardening Program. — particularly when vulnerable road longer. users such as pedestrians, cyclists, Registered gardeners will receive a If you want to work flexible hours older people and children are involved. welcome pack, which includes a sign and seek a feel good job that offers Research shows a pedestrian has only a that can be attached to their fence. opportunities for professional 20 per cent chance of surviving a collision They will be sent regular updates development, then why not consider Working together sustainably with an impact speed of 60 kilometres on local events (run by Council and working for Council’s Community per hour. However, this increases to 80 community groups) and specific local Sometimes it can be challenging to Care Unit as a support worker. per cent when the impact speed is 40 gardening information. organise a new garden bed in units or You will be able to use your apartments with the various tenants. kilometres per hour. The Neighbourhood Sustainable communication skills, empathy The relationship between speed and the Gardening Program is designed to Not in the case of Elizabeth from and initiative in assisting frail older likelihood of fatality is shown below. tap into and build on the passion, Murrumbeena. Elizabeth proudly rang people and people with disabilities knowledge and skills of residents Council to say that her neighbours in to live independently at home. as gardeners and managers of open a block of units have worked together A range of positions are currently spaces. to plant a new citrus hedge. available.

You can register online at Elizabeth has worked hard planting Positions are four or five days per www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/sustainable_ the following delicious hedge: week. garden Ruby Grapefruit; Tahitian Lime; Lemonade Lemon; Japanese Mandarin; All prospective support workers For further information, contact Washington Navel; Emperor must have a desire to work with Council’s sustainability education Mandarin; Imperial Mandarin; Blood older people and people with officer on 9524 3333 or email Orange; and Clementine Mandarin. disabilities, good physical fitness, an [email protected] ability to carry out the required You’re never too old to garden duties, a car for work purposes and sustainably a current Victorian driver’s licence. Elsternwick resident David contacted All applicants will also be required to Council to talk about the new Council’s Manager Transport Planning undergo a police check and a work- Neighbourhood Sustainable Gardening Terry Alexandrou said more 60 kilometre based medical check. Program. per hour roads in Glen Eira will be For further information, considered for speed limit reductions in David said he enjoys gardening in contact Council’s Service the near future but, funding will need to Centre on 9524 3333. his raised vegetable beds and is GLEN EIRA be allocated for physical measures to be CITY COUNCIL growing plenty of herbs and various built to reinforce the reduced speed limit. vegetables. “The reduced speeds will improve “I am thrilled every time I dig up my Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East safety for our vulnerable road users and own new potatoes,” David said. Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick encourage increased walking and cycling,” Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon he said. Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East

Glen Eira City Council Dumping rubbish is an offence

Illegally dumping rubbish and household goods on your nature strip risks a fine of $225. If you need to get rid of your old television after the analogue signal switches off on 10 December, do it the right way with Council’s help. Glen Eira City Council recycles e-waste that is collected as part of its free on demand hard rubbish service. Council can collect up to four cubic metres in each collection including items too large to fit in your bin, like furniture, appliances and carpet. Each household is eligible for up to three collections each year. To book your free hard rubbish collection, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. Please note: Council cannot collect car parts, gas bottles, chemicals and liquids like paint and oil, commercial waste, asbestos, and building materials like timber, bricks, concrete, etc. For further information on the analogue switch off, visit myswitch.digitalready.gov.au

Bentleigh Bentleigh East Brighton East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East glen eira news | december 2013 | p5 news News in brief Celebrating International Day of Graffiti removal Australia Day Breakfast Council Meeting dates 2014 People with Disability 2013 Prompt removal of graffiti is often the Glen Eira City Council’s Australia Day Tuesday 4 February International Day of People with best deterrent. Glen Eira City Council Breakfast will acknowledge outstanding Tuesday 25 February Disability is part of a worldwide encourages residents and traders to citizens and community groups that Tuesday 18 March celebration that occurs each year on remove graffiti from their properties have significantly contributed to the 3 December. promptly. To assist, Council provides Glen Eira community. Tuesday 8 April To celebrate, Glen Eira City Council Glen Eira residents and traders with To be held at Glen Eira Town Hall on Tuesday 29 April will host a Free Activities Day on personal graffiti removal kits available Friday 24 January from 7.30am to 9am, Tuesday 20 May free of charge from Council’s Service Tuesday 3 December from 10am to Council will honour and award the Tuesday 10 June 2pm at Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre. Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Tuesday 1 July Centre (GESAC). People of all abilities Glen Eira City Council also continues Year and Community Group of the Year. Tuesday 22 July are welcome to come along and try a to assist residents by removing Cost is $30 per head and bookings range of different activities including graffiti from the title boundary of must be made by Friday 17 January. Tuesday 12 August cricket, bowls, Zumba, wheelchair private property (both residential and Tuesday 2 September football, basketball, T-ball, circus skills To make a booking or obtain further commercial), which is visible from a Tuesday 23 September and more. public place. Requests are referred to details about Council’s Australia Day a priority list for consideration. Breakfast, contact Council’s Service Tuesday 14 October For further information, contact Centre on 9524 3333. Council’s Metro Access officer on Requests to remove graffiti from Wednesday 5 November 9524 3333. private property can be made through (Note: 4 November — Melbourne Council’s Service Centre on Cup Day holiday) 9524 3333. Tuesday 25 November Tuesday 16 December

out and about

Mayoral election: former Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams, Mayor Cr Neil Ogaki Mayoral visit: Mayor of Ogaki City Bin Ogawa, Interpretor Mie Pilling and Deputy Mayor Cr Michael Lipshutz. Photo: Rob Churchus. Yoshiyasu, Principal Japanese School of Melbourne Hisao Miyazoe and former Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams. Photo: Rob Churchus.

Immunisation sessions Bentleigh-Bayside Community Wednesday 22 January 1pm–2.30pm and Tuesday 7 January 6pm–7pm and Health 5.30pm–7.30pm Tuesday 14 January 9.30am–11.30am Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East DC Bricker — Princes Park Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Saturday 14 December 9am–11am Beech Street, Caulfield South Health Centre and Saturday 18 January 9am–11am Monday 16 December 9.30am–11.30am, Corner Royal and Rosedale Wednesday 4 December and Monday 20 January 9.30am–11.30am, Avenues, Glen Huntly Thursday 19 December Monday 24 February 9.30am–11.30am, Wednesday 18 December 5.30pm–7.30pm Monday 24 March 9.30am–11.30am 9.30am–11.30am Wednesday 15 January and Thursday Wednesday 29 January 9.30am–11.30am 30 January 5.30pm–7.30pm Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium (entry via Glen Eira Road) McKinnon Public Hall Carnegie Library and Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon Community Centre Roads, Caulfield 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Monday 2 December 9.30am–11.30am Tuesday 3 December 6pm–7pm and Monday 6 January 9.30am–11.30am Wednesday 11 December Tuesday 10 December 9.30am–11.30am 1pm–2.30pm and 5.30pm–7.30pm glen eira news | december 2013 | p6 library news Library holiday opening hours Borrow an Bentleigh Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Tuesday 24 December 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm e-reader Christmas Eve Would you like to try e-books? Then Wednesday 25 December Closed Closed Closed Closed borrow a Kobo e-reader from one of Christmas Day our libraries. The Kobo will come with Thursday 26 December Closed Closed Closed Closed 25 books already loaded and you can Boxing Day access the libraries’ e-book collection Friday 27 December 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm and select from more than 2,000 titles. Saturday 28 December 10am–4pm 10am–4pm 1pm–4pm 10am–1pm Visit the library catalogue to view our e-book titles. Sunday 29 December 12pm–5pm 12pm–5pm 12pm–5pm Closed Monday 30 December 10am–9pm 10am–9pm 10am–6pm Closed Tuesday 31 December 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm New Year’s Eve Bounce into Reading Wednesday 1 January Closed Closed Closed Closed New Year’s Day Bounce into Reading for your chance to enter as many times as you like — the win fantastic prizes such as your own more you read, the more chances you Normal opening hours resume on Thursday 2 January. iPad or Xbox One with games. Cut out have to win. the entry form below and borrow or For details and to download more entry download a selection of five books from forms, visit library.gleneira.vic.gov.au Glen Eira Libraries between where you will also discover e-books 16 December and 2 February. and e-stories suitable for all ages Festive StoryTime To enter, write the titles on your and reading levels. Remember to be entry form (below) and place it in the cybersmart and always ask your parent Celebrate the festive season with stories Ho, ho, ho it’s Christmas competition box at Bentleigh, Carnegie, or guardian before you go online or Caulfield or Elsternwick Libraries. download e-books. and songs at these fun StoryTimes. Tuesday 10 December Remember to collect your festive Remember to have your entry form Bounce into Reading is open to children Bentleigh Library stamped at the library and collect your activity pack to take home. Sessions are 2pm up to 16 years. Preschool children can suitable for preschool children three to reading reward along the way. You can enter by having books read to them. five years. Wednesday 11 December Carnegie and Elsternwick Libraries Celebrating Chanukah 11am Thursday 28 November Thursday 12 December Bentleigh and Elsternwick Libraries Bentleigh and Caulfield Libraries 11am 11am Friday 29 November Friday 13 December Carnegie Library Carnegie Library 11am 11am Tuesday 3 December Visit library.gleneira.vic.gov.au for library Bentleigh Library addresses. 2pm Wednesday 4 December Elsternwick and Carnegie Libraries 11am

A new look for Caulfield Library Come and visit the refurbished Caulfield Library. Caulfield Library has been freshly painted and carpeted and has new, clearer signage, soft furnishings, updated study areas and new technology including Wi-Fi, e-readers and iPads. There is also a gaming area with Xbox and Wii and a technology hub. Refer to the library website for terms and conditions.

glen eira news | december 2013 | p7 keeping safe this summer Summer Child safety in summer Child safety is important at all times but in the • excess space under the fence; and summer months parents and carers need to be • misuse (eg. propping the pool gate open). even more alert. Warmer weather poses increased heat safety environmental risks to children. Heat waves and young children Some safety issues to be mindful of include: Babies and young children (up to four years) are particularly sensitive to the effects of high With summer here it’s important to know • adequate sun and ultra violet (UV) protection; temperatures and can quickly get stressed by heat. how to keep safe in the hot weather. Keep this • safety around water; and They rely on others to control their environment and advice in mind in the event of extreme heat • ensuring that young children do not become over keep them from getting dehydrated or overheated conditions. heated or dehydrated. so it is very important to watch them closely. Staying cool in the heat: Very young children may not always show signs or SunSmart symptoms as quickly as adults, even though they have • Drink plenty of water. Australia experiences some of the highest levels been affected. • Don’t drink too much tea and coffee. of ultra violet (UV) radiation in the world (Cancer Tips to avoid heat stress: • Keep windows and doors closed to keep Council Victoria) with the sun's UV radiation most • encourage young children to drink regular cool the cooler air inside. intense during the middle part of the day between 10am and 3pm. UV radiation can begin to damage drinks throughout the day, not just at meal times; • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. skin when the level is three or above. In Victoria, this • run a cool bath for your children in hot weather to • Stay indoors as much as possible with the usually occurs from September to the end of April so keep their core body temperature down; air conditioner on. a combination of sun protection measures are needed • dress your baby/children in lightweight clothes that • If able, have a cool shower to cool your for all outdoor activities during these months. It is cover their skin; core body temperature down. Otherwise, important adults are positive role models and ensure • choose the coolest place in the house for babies use a damp cloth or splash water over your they practice SunSmart behaviours such as wearing and young children to sleep and play; face and arms. clothing that covers their skin; wearing wide-brimmed hats and sunscreen; remaining in • never leave your child in a car; and • Avoid any exposure to heat by staying out shaded areas when outdoors; and wearing sunglasses of the sun as much as you can. • seek medical advice if you are concerned about to minimise exposure to the sun. your child’s wellbeing. • If you must be outdoors, remember to Water safety protect yourself from the sun: slip, slop, slap If parents are concerned about their child’s wellbeing, by covering exposed skin with lightweight Adults must always remain vigilant around pools, spas they should seek medical advice immediately. clothes, using sunscreen and wearing a hat; and any water — children must be supervised at all seek shade; and slide on sunglasses. times. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for Australian children under five years. Statistics If you become unwell: released from Life Saving Victoria show that during • Stop any activity and sit quietly in a cool the 12-month period from July 2012 to June 2013, place. three Victorian children aged under five drowned in • Drink cold water to cool your body down. backyard swimming pools. • Wet the skin with cool water or wet Kidsafe Victoria has a current campaign, Closing the clothes. Gate on Backyard Pool Drowning, which is focussed on safety around backyard swimming pools. The campaign • Contact your local general practitioner or calls for all pool and spa owners to visit Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024. www.kidsafevic.com.au and use the pool and spa area • Ring an ambulance if you continue to feel checking tool, developed by Life Saving Victoria. This unwell and are showing symptoms of heat includes common faults/non-compliance issues such as: stress. • gates that don’t self-latch or self-close; For further information, visit • climbable objects in the non-climbable zone www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au outlined in the Australian Standards (eg. pot plants, For a copy of Council’s heatwave safety flyers, chairs and pool pumps near the pool fencing, which Dress your baby/children in lightweight clothes contact Council’s Public Health and Community could allow a child to climb over the fence); that cover their skin. Development team on 9524 3333.

Adults must always remain vigilant around pools, spas and any water — children must be supervised at all times. glen eira news | december 2013 | p8 keeping safe this summer

Keeping your pets safe over summer Glen Eira Senior Like humans, animals can suffer from overheating, Remember that pets, especially dogs, still need dehydration, heatstroke and even sunburn in the exercise in summer — it is best to walk your dog Citizens Register warmer months. As a pet owner, it’s a good idea early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid to know the signs and symptoms of heat stress. them overheating and to protect their paws from Moorabbin Police and Glen Eira City Council are encouraging residents who are not registered If your pet is showing signs of heavy panting, burning on hot asphalt or sand if walking on the on the Glen Eira Senior Citizens Register to take glazed eyes, unsteadiness, a rapid pulse, vomiting beach. advantage of this successful initiative. or a deep red or purple tongue, they are likely It is important when walking your dog to consider to be suffering from heat stress. In this case, you others. It is your responsibility to clean up after your The Register has about 1,300 registered residents should immediately try and lower their body dog at all times. You can do this by using a bag or and is maintained by trained police and accredited temperate by moving your pet into the shade and pooper scooper. volunteers. They contact registered residents regularly to check on their welfare and to discuss applying cool water over their body to gradually Fines can apply to owners found doing the wrong any security issues and general concerns. lower their core body temperature. You can also thing. apply an ice pack to your pet’s head, neck and Leading Senior Constable Gary Oram said the chest to help lower their temperature. Register, which is overseen by Victoria Police, is an It is important that if your pet is showing any important community safety initiative. symptoms mentioned above, you contact your “The Glen Eira Police Community Register gives local veterinarian immediately. vulnerable and aged residents peace of mind,” Caring for your pets in summer: Leading Senior Constable Gary Oram said. • If pets are going to be left outdoors on warm “It’s a great way for our more vulnerable residents days, owners need to make sure they have to stay in touch with the community. access to shaded areas and a constant supply Residents who provide their details have their of cool, fresh water. next of kin and emergency contact secured on to • Always leave more than one bowl of water the Register’s database. All personal information is outside in case one gets knocked over. securely held.” • To keep the water cool, try adding ice blocks Volunteers contact residents on the Register on and if you are home during the day, bring your a monthly basis to check on their welfare and pets inside and let them rest in a cool part of security and to assist them with any concerns the house. Remember that pets, especially dogs, still need they may have. • Never leave an animal in the car on a hot day. exercise in summer — it is best to walk your dog Moorabbin Pro Active Policing Unit also offers Temperatures can quickly soar to over 70 early in the morning or later in the evening to an optional home safety audit to those on degrees causing death. avoid them overheating. the Register to ensure the resident’s home has a clearly-displayed house number, fitted smoke alarms, security doors, sensor lights and deadlocks. Burglars targeting homes over summer To register your details, contact Leading Senior Constable Gary Oram during business hours As the festive season creeps up on us, the number The same applies to your garden — make sure it (8am–4pm) on 9556 6547 or 0414 181 313. of reported burglaries also tends to increase. So if is maintained and have a friend mow your lawn if your home does not look secure, seems unlived in, or required. provides unobserved access, it could be at risk. Keep gates in good condition and have them locked According to Police statistics, there were with a quality padlock. 483 recorded incidents of residential burglaries Plan and prepare within the City of Glen Eira during the 2012 to 2013 financial year. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world so it is imperative you plan and prepare for the By taking just a few simple measures, you can reduce hot weather to prevent serious injury and unnecessary the chances of it happening to you. fires during the bushfire season. Windows and doors It only takes two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather Ensure all doors and windows are locked before to create dangerous fire conditions. So if you live, work leaving your house. Windows should be secured with or travel in Victoria this summer, you may be at risk of key locks or security grilles. bushfire. Sliding patio doors are vulnerable to forced entry If you holiday near or visit areas that are heavily because they can be lifted from their tracks. Fitting forested, have thick bush or long, dry grass, or coastal patio bolts to your door will prevent this from areas with lots of scrub, you are at risk of fire. happening. It is important you know how to handle yourself if All external doors should be fitted with Australian you are faced with a bushfire. We recommend that Standard deadlocks. you plan and prepare now by downloading a Fire Alarms Ready Kit from http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ You can also download a FireReady app on your mobile phone which A monitored alarm system can be a deterrent to is available from the CFA website. burglars if it has both visual and audible warning devices. An alarm will greatly reduce the amount of For further information, contact Victorian Bushfire time burglars will be willing to spend in your property, Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit thus reducing the amount of items they can steal. http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ Other useful tips An overflowing mailbox could be a sign that you are away from your house. If you are going to be away If you are going away over summer, ask a for an extended period of time, ask a neighbour to neighbour to collect your letters or have your collect your letters or have your mail held or mail held or re-directed at the post office. re-directed at the post office. Photo: Bernie Bickerton. glen eira news | december 2013 | p9 community diary

MEETINGS AND CLUBS Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group EVENTS Community offers weekly classes in drawing, Please note: due to the high 12th Caulfield Scout Group, watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics. 15th Brighton Scout Group will volume of submissions we receive, Elsternwick currently has vacancies Contact: 9563 7621 or hold its annual Recognition and Awards entries must be submitted for cubs aged seven to 10, and need www.gecartgroup.com.au presentation night on Wednesday monthly. Only submissions adult volunteers to assist on Tuesday or Jewish Bereaved Parents’ Support 9 December from 6.30pm at 6 Wolsley received each month will be Street, Bentleigh. All past and present Thursday nights during school terms. published. Group is an independent support Contact: 0488 314 572 or visit group for Jewish parents who have members welcome. For a list of deadlines, email Contact: [email protected] www.12thcaulfield.asn.au [email protected] suffered the loss of a child. Creativity Australia is looking for Contact: 0403 867 494 or Caulfield Park Bandstand choir members to join the One Voice Bentleigh Club Social Bowls takes 0404 054 434. Concerts, Friends of Caulfield Program. The Program brings together place every Wednesday and Saturday Life Activities Club Bentleigh Inc. Park will hold free community people from all works of life. afternoon from 1pm. offers social activities for seniors such concerts on 1 December and Contact: www.creativityaustralia.org.au, Contact: 9578 1660. as table tennis, card games, music and 2 February from 2pm at the bandstand, [email protected] or 8679 6800. western end of Caulfield Park. Free art Bentleigh Bayside Parkinson’s dine outs. Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre is Support Group meets on the Contact: 9557 2562. and craft activity for children. Contact: 0417 032 437 or offering computer and iPad classes for fourth Monday of every month from The Moorabbin Historical Society www.caulfieldpark.com beginners and advanced, digital courses, 1.30pm–3.30pm at Bentleigh Bayside will open Box Cottage Museum in MYOB, an introduction to business Community Health, Gardeners Road, Joyce Park, Jasper Road, Ormond on Glen Eira City Choir presents administration, career choices, wellness, Bentleigh East. the last Sunday of every month from Christmas Here and Christmas There on art and writing classes. Contact: 9581 8700. 2pm–4pm. Sunday 8 December from 2.30pm at Contact: 9578 8996 or visit Carnegie Rostrum Club practices Contact: 9557 3488. St. James Anglican Church, 1461 High www.gealc.org.au Street, Glen Iris. Cost is: $25, $22 for public speaking every first and third Moorabbin Softball Association concession and $20 each for group Moongala offers classes in iPad, Ebay, Monday of every month from 7.15pm located at Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh bookings. office computer skills, setting up a small in the Boyd Room at 7 Shepparson East is taking expression of interests Contact: 0423 129 371 or business, digital and SLR photography, Avenue, Carnegie. from players wishing to participate in www.gleneirachoir.org.au marketing/social media and photo Contact: 0404 813 806. the summer competition. editing. Centenary Park Tennis Club offers Contact: 9570 1412 or Music Lovers’ Society is holding Contact: 9570 3468. Wednesday night mixed social tennis [email protected] a concert on Sunday 7 December from 8pm at Ewing Memorial Uniting Moongala has vacancies in 2014 for from 7.30pm at 140 Brady Road, Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club, Church, corner Coppin and Burke occasional childcare and playgroup. Bentleigh East. $8 for non-members 26–28 Gerald Street, Murrumbeena Streets, Malvern East. Contact: 9570 3468. and includes light snacks. welcomes people of all ages to play Admission: $22 Senior, $18 pensioner, Murrumbeena House is taking 2014 Contact: 0415 535 838. barefoot bowls from 5.30pm on the $13 student, $50 family and free for enrolments for occasional care and first Friday of every month until April. Co-ed Youth Group is looking members. activity groups for two to four-year- Cost is $10. for adult leaders to help out on a Contact: 9822 7292 or 0435 997 037. olds. Morning sessions are from 9am ̶ weeknight and occasional camps. Contact: 9569 6718. The Melbourne Mandolin 11.45am and afternoon sessions from Contact: 0411 096 204. Ormond Tennis Club in Foch Street, Orchestra presents a festival of folk 12.45pm–3.15pm. Term fee is $205. Ormond invites you to join Wednesday Glen Eira Combined Probus Club and classical music on Saturday 11 Contact: 0423 698 198 or night social tennis from 7pm. Cost is meets on the fourth Friday of every January from 7.30pm at Glen Eira Town www.murrumbeenahouse.com $5 for non-members. Light supper month from 10am–12pm. The club Hall. Cost is: $25. Outdoor Play Group meets on the offers a wide range of social activities included. second Monday of every month from including guest speakers. Morning tea is Contact: 9579 0451. Waverly Communicators meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every 12pm at Caulfield Park. provided. New members welcome. The Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club month from 7.45pm at the Bendigo Contact: next meeting will be held on meets on the first Monday of each Bank Meeting Hub 436 Neerim outdoorhomeschooling.webs.com 24 January. month from 10am at Bentleigh RSL Road, Murrumbeena. Learn to speak Contact: 0438 834 822. 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh. Visitors confidently. welcome. Contact: 9576 8790 or 9578 1947. Contact: 9557 6778. U3A Glen Eira will hold its annual Art SE Suburbs Permaculture Group Exhibition on 28 November to meets on the fourth Saturday of each 1 December and will showcase month from 3pm at Joyce Park in the paintings, ceramics, pottery, installations barbecue area. and clay sculptures by students. A Contact: concert will be held at the close of [email protected] the exhibition on 1 December by U3A Glen Eira Choir. Contact: 0412 170 410.

Cleaning out? Book a free hard rubbish collection • Get rid of old or unwanted items at a time that’s convenient for you. • Every household is entitled to Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2013/14 three free, on-demand hard Glen Eira City Council’s Immunisation Service is Parents please note: The Australian Childhood rubbish and bundled branches offering immunisation sessions for four-year-old children Immunisation Register recommends that all collections each financial year. in 2013. These immunisations are recommended to be childhood vaccinations are completed by four years. • Council will collect up to four cubic given just prior to a child’s fourth birthday. If your child is not vaccinated by four years and one metres of rubbish in each collection. All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation month they will be considered overdue and you will Guidelines apply. To book, contact will receive a free show bag. Face painting, balloons receive reminder letters from Council. Glen Eira City Council’s and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained. Service Centre on 9524 3333, Monday– Saturday 7 December Saturday 11 January Saturday 1 February Friday, 8am–5.30pm and 9.30am–11.30am 9.30am–11.30am 9.30am–11.30am GLEN EIRA Tuesdays 8am–7.15pm. CITY COUNCIL Bentleigh-Bayside Community Bentleigh-Bayside Community Bentleigh-Bayside Community Health Centre Health Centre Health Centre Gardeners Road Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East Gardeners Road Gardeners Road Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick Bentleigh East Bentleigh East Bentleigh East Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East Glen Eira City Council glen eira news | december 2013 | p10 Bentleigh Bentleigh East Brighton East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East language line

Community consultation 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

Subject Type Date Where Draft Open Space Strategy Comments Closes 13 Visit www.gleneria.vic.gov.au for further information December, 5pm

Future consultation Please check Council’s website www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and local newspapers for details on upcoming consultations. The consultations below will take place soon. Elsternwick Plaza Redevelopment

glen eira news | december 2013 | p11 arts news Party in the park under the Exhibitions Glen Eira City Council Art Gallery, Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and stars with Mark Seymour Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Phone: 9524 3333. Opening times: Monday–Friday Saturday 18 January from 6pm before he heads off with the ‘BOSS’, 10am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm–5pm. Free admission. Mark Seymour and his band, The Bruce Springsteen on his Australian Undertow will perform at Council’s tour. Glen Eira Artists Society Paint in form at the exhibition. annual Party in the Park Under the A range of delicious food will be the Park Day Exhibition PIC Photographic Imaging Stars event at Packer Park Carnegie, available for purchase including fried Gallery Annexe College Graduate Exhibition supported by local favourites Tinpan calamari, wood fired pizza, falafel, Sri 2–15 December Continues until 15 December Orange and Glen Eira Battle of the Bands Lankan and Himalayan street food, spit 2013 finalists The Temporary. roasted rolls, Dutch pancakes, ice- Works created during the Paint in This dynamic exhibition will showcase the Park Day at Caulfield Park on innovative work by photography Mark Seymour was born and raised in cream, frozen yogurt, espresso coffee 10 November will be exhibited. students covering diverse themes the Victorian country town of Benalla and granitas. This event is organised by the Glen including portraiture, landscape and in 1980, formed Hunters and For further information, contact Eira Artists' Society Inc to provide and nature, still life, architecture, Collectors with a bunch of uni friends. Council’s Service Centre on artists with an opportunity to work fashion, the urban environment and 9524 3333 or visit A rollicking eight-piece funk ensemble alongside each other en plein air performance. The exhibition will www.gleneira.vic.gov.au with industrial percussion, bizarre and to give the general public an feature a broad range of photographic atonal synthesizer, thundering bass opportunity to watch the artistic and mediums, from traditional black and guitar and a brass section, the group creative process in action. Visitors white silver gelatin processes and recorded six albums and became one can then view the works in their final Type C colour prints through to of the most successful touring bands digitally-generated prints. in Australia. Mark began his solo career in 1998 Please note: the and his most recent self-titled Gallery will be closed for album sees him performing with The maintenance from Undertow, delivering a collection of 16 December and will roots-based blues songs with a touch reopen on 30 January 2014. of country and folk. Caitlin O’Grady Bring a blanket, a picnic, invite Mark Seymour and his band The Fragiara Fields 2013 your friends, neighbours and family Undertow will perform at Council’s Type C print and don’t miss out on this rare annual Party in the Park Under the 50 x 61 cm opportunity to see Mark perform, Stars event.

news Do you still have incandescent light globes in your house? Swap to compact fluorescent About one third of all lights currently in lights for FREE! Victorian households are still old style Replacing just one 75 Watt incandescent incandescent globes. The Australian Sunday 8 December globe with one 15 Watt compact Government is phasing out the sale Bentleigh Hodgson Reserve, fluorescent light (CFL) globe can save of incandescent globes as they are $23 off your annual electricity bill inefficient (they convert most of the Higgins Road, Bentleigh (assuming it’s used around four hours a energy to heat and not light) and Melways ref: 77 F2 day). In addition, CFLs last up to contribute to high greenhouse gas 10 times longer than incandescent or emissions. halogen globes. To book an installation and for further Glen Eira City Council has partnered information contact Energy Makeovers From 2pm with energy efficiency specialists on 1300 788 776, or Festive market, children’s activities www.energymakeovers.com.au/energy- Energy Makeovers to provide the Glen and community performances Eira Energy Saving Program. Under this savers.html to register your interest. initiative, most Glen Eira households Council has contracted with Energy can have lights and other energy saving Makeovers to provide the services. All 5–7.30pm products installed at no charge including dealings with Energy Makeovers will be chimney and door draught seals, standby confidential and Energy Makeovers will Carols and concert power controllers and water and abide by the same privacy obligations Chelsea Plumley, The Kazoos, energy saving showerheads. Note that that Council has in relation to the Suade, Young Voices of Melbourne, most, but not all households are eligible. information provided to them by hosted by Spencer McLaren Eligibility will be checked when an residents who use the service. installation is booked. CFL globes can be used throughout your home, inside and out. Waiting for your incandescent globes to burn out For more information call will simply result in you paying more Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit for your lighting, so check your globes in the pantry, hallway, laundry, storage www.gleneira.vic.gov.au rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms and living /gleneiraarts areas. Bentleigh | Bentleigh East | Brighton East | Carnegie | Caulfield | Elsternwick Gardenvale | Glen Huntly | McKinnon | Murrumbeena | Ormond | St Kilda East glen eira news | december 2013 | p12 arts news

Caitlin O’Grady Fragiara Fields 2013 Type C print 50 x 61 cm

glen eira news | december 2013 | p13 recreation news

Walking in Glen Eira Bag it and bin it! Walking is one of the most popular Get fit over summer With summer almost here, why not Benefits of exercise: forms of exercise and can be enjoyed Glen Eira is abundant with off-leash get active and fit in one of your local by people of all ages. With its mostly flat parks for dog walkers, but this • supports weight loss and parks. Glen Eira City Council has terrain, the City of Glen Eira is a perfect privilege is often abused by a number maintenance; various parks across the municipality place to walk. of dog owners who fail to clean up with fitness equipment installed. • tones and boosts muscle strength There are a number of large parks ideal after their dogs. and power; The user-friendly fitness equipment, for walking in Glen Eira, so why not get Not only is dog mess unpleasant, which is made from environmentally • improves cardiovascular fitness; out during the warm months and try it is a human health hazard. Dog friendly recycled plastic, is • helps control appetite; them out? waste contaminates the ground conveniently located close to walking Great parks to walk — length of and can pass intestinal parasites • boosts energy; tracks. This provides users with the perimeter walking paths in metres: and infections to dogs and people. opportunity to do various exercises • reduces stress; Your own dog can be repeatedly • Caulfield Park: 2,182 metres while walking or running around the • encourages relaxation; reinfested by parasites in this way. • Duncan Mackinnon Reserve: park. • improves sleep; Picking up the faeces and regularly 1,200 metres Fitness equipment can be found worming your dog can prevent a • eases the pain or stiffness of in the following Glen Eira parks: • Centenary Park: 687 metres great deal of this contamination and arthritis; and • Murrumbeena Reserve: 784 metres reduce health risks to the public. • Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh East; • keeps bones strong, which Please note: all distances are Council’s Manager Civic Compliance • Bentleigh Hodgson Reserve, prevents osteoporosis. approximate measurements. John Bordignon said picking up after Bentleigh; your dog is a responsibility of being • Caulfield Park, Caulfield; a pet owner. It also shows pride in • Centenary Park, Bentleigh East; your community, in yourself and in your dog. • Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena; “Council has tried to make it as easy as possible for local pet owners to • EE Gunn Reserve, Ormond; clean up after their dogs by installing • Halley Park, Bentleigh; and bag dispensers in many of Glen Eira’s • Koornang Park, Carnegie. parks,” Mr Bordignon said. Guidelines on how to use the fitness However, all dog owners should equipment are located on nearby still take a bag with them when signs. These self-guided signs are well With its mostly flat terrain, the City exercising their dogs, as pet owners illustrated and carefully worded to Fitness equipment at EE Gunn of Glen Eira is a perfect place to doing the wrong thing will be fined. walk. Photo: Maxam Productions. make using the equipment easy. Reserve, Ormond.

news Carnegie Library accessibility trial Do you or someone you help people with learning know have low vision? Do difficulties and dyslexia as well you find it hard to read students who study English as books or the computer a second language. ZoomText screen? also comes with a large print In recognition of International keyboard making it even easier Day of People with Disability, to use. Carnegie Library will be ClearView is a simple to use hosting a trial of equipment electronic magnifier that makes and software designed to things larger and easier to improve accessibility for people read or see. Place a newspaper with low vision. or magazine on the movable The trial includes: ZoomText, reading table beneath the ClearView and a portable built-in camera to create large ClearView is a simple to use electronic magnifier that makes things larger electronic magnifier. print on the monitor. You can and easier to read or see. use it to look at photos, write ZoomText is a magnification or sign documents or even do on the scanner and in a few read spines of books, letters or and screen reading program the crossword. Computer skills seconds, the text will be read documents. that enlarges everything on are not required. aloud. Computer skills are not The trial will run from the computer screen making required. Wednesday 27 November until it easier to read. The program Please note: if you cannot use the ClearView due to little Portable electronic Friday 10 January 2014. can also read aloud your magnifier is a small documents, web pages and or no sight, there is an OCR For further information, scanning unit. Place a book, hand-held magnifier that can contact Carnegie Library on emails through the computer be used around the library to speakers. This feature can document or a piece of mail 9563 0971. glen eira news | december 2013 | p14 youth news The Summit 2013 — Youth 2013 Moving Up Leadership Conference As the 2013 school year comes to • If you’re having trouble with the set On Tuesday 22 October, Glen Eira different ways I could get involved and a close, Glen Eira Youth Services is workload, make sure you talk with Youth Services hosted its first Youth to be able to get the information I need busy making sure Year 6 students are your teacher or let someone else Leadership Conference — The Summit. to get started volunteering straight prepared for their transition to high know. The Summit aimed to inspire and away.” — Jessica (Year 10 Student) school in 2014. This year, more than Friendships 650 Year 6 students have been a part challenge students to think creatively Glen Eira Youth Services would like to of the Moving Up program. Will you know many people at your and engage their potential and ability thank the following services for their new school? to make a positive difference by being participation in the conference: Delivered in local primary schools, the active leaders in their schools and program aims to decrease anxiety and • Some people may be starting • Y Generation Against Poverty (YGAP); high school with friends from wider communities. stress during the transition from Year • Young People Without Borders their primary school but some 6 to Year 7. Many students often feel Forty six local Year 9 and 10 students (YPWB); the change is daunting and filled with won’t. Either way, it’s a time when heard from key influential speakers, • Conservation Volunteers Australia; uncertainty. Youth workers provide a everyone will meet lots of new actor Eddie Perfect and Y Generation supported space where discussions people. Against Poverty’s (YGAP) Michelle and • Global Poverty Project; can start and issues can be resolved to • When meeting new people, think Eliza. They also had the opportunity to • The Oaktree Foundation; make the change easier. about what important qualities take part in electives covering topics from social justice to the environment • Oxfam; and To make the transition simpler, here make up good friendships. hosted by Young People Without • Volunteering Glen Eira. are a few tips from the Moving Up • Keep in contact with your primary Borders, Conservation Volunteers program that might be helpful with school friends — just because you We would also like to give a special Australia, Global Poverty Project and your preparation. might be going to different schools, thanks to Eddie Perfect. The Oaktree Foundation. Plan the journey doesn’t mean friendships have to end. Make sure you have each The services expo gave students the Do you know how you will be getting other’s contact details and make an opportunity to explore volunteer and to school each day? effort to catch up. service opportunities as well as raise • If you will be catching public Where to go for help awareness of the issue around them transport for the first time, do a and discuss how they can play a role in few test runs during the school Most high schools are big places but making a difference. holidays with a family member or that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get support when you need it. The feedback from our students trusted friend. Make sure you know who attended The Summit was what bus/train/tram you will be Some people you might be able to go to for help could include: overwhelmingly positive. One student catching and what time you will described it as both inspirational and need to be at your stop. • Year 7 co-ordinator; highly motivating. Other comments Homework • school wellbeing co-ordinator; included: Yes, you are likely to get homework. • school nurse; “Thank you to all involved for Forty six local Year 9 and 10 • Your teachers aren’t going to • peer-support leader; organising this event, which our students heard from key influential students found so valuable and bombard you with hours of • youth worker; and speakers including actor Eddie homework when you start — they engaging.” — Jenny Sanchez Perfect at Glen Eira Youth Services will help you adjust to doing set • older siblings or friends. (Wellbeing Leader, Glen Eira College) first leadership conference — The amounts of work each week. “It was great to hear about the Summit. Photo: Nico Photography.

Cut this out now! Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ B.A.M. STEEL FRAME Self-defence and emotional awareness program for girls aged 14 to 25 WINDOWS (KM) Wednesdays 4.30pm–5.45pm • Old winders repaired and serviced Bentleigh McKinnon Youth Centre, • Windows unstuck • Locks • New winders supplied and fitted 5 Higgins Road, Bentleigh 3204 • Old stays converted to winders 30 years experience on-site service only Acorn Winder Replacements Glen Eira City Council Youth A short course covering sound Services offers support services recording and engineering basics. www.windowwinders.com.au and programs for young people No prior experience required. Held at the fully equipped Glen Eira aged 10–25 who live, work or City Council Youth Services Plugged In 0418 312 615 study in the municipality. Music Studio, this course is available to young people who live, work or study Telephone: 9882 5966 Youth Services provides a range of in the City of Glen Eira. programs, including: For further information or to register, 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn For further information on Youth Services programs • Youth Leadership Team; or youth support, contact 9524 3676 or email • Plugged In Music Program; [email protected] contact Youth Services on 9524 3676 or • Moving Up; and • Young Mums’ Group. email [email protected]

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Dr McCormack is a clinical psychologist and has a Anxiety and depression specific interest in the prevention and treatment of depression in children and adolescents, and the in teens unique difficulties that gifted students face in their As part of National Mental Health schooling and personal lives. In her practice, she Week, Glen Eira City Council regularly counsels parents with the issues they face NEED IT FIXED? Youth Services will host a parent raising their children and teens in the 21st century. DENTURE REPAIR Her website — ParentsOnline — has articles, information night. Guest speaker forums and information for those dealing with the Dr Sally-Anne McCormack will younger generation. WHILE YOU WAIT discuss anxiety and depression Think Localand how theseFirst issues effect young FREE event Repairs to all Computers, Monitors, people. Bookings are essential as seats are limited. Printers & Notebooks. 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