Glen Eira City Council May 2013 Volume 183

Murrumbeena Park Reserve news Glen Eira honours the Anzac tradition Murrumbeena Reserve will soon be home to one of the most innovative and exciting play spaces in Melbourne. Artist's impression: Acla Consultants — Landscape Architecture and Design. Older adults at GESAC May Small Business Month lift out

urrumbeena Reserve will soon appearance from Kangaroo Road. family-friendly park that can be Mbe home to one of the most The design also complements enjoyed by everyone. innovative and exciting play spaces the reserve's existing charm and In January 2012, Council received in Melbourne. The new area goes character providing a stimulating and $258,921 from the State Government beyond many existing playgrounds regulars challenging environment for children to assist in the construction of the Library News and features play equipment with of all ages and abilities, testing their Murrumbeena Junior Play Space as interactive landscaping, a family picnic dexterity and, most importantly, part of Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Art News area, barbecues, seating, shelter and encouraging fun activities. Community Facility Funding Program. toilets. It provides areas for toddlers Youth News Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams Glen Eira City Council contributed to more active adolescents and can Recreation News be accessed by wheelchairs and said local parks provide a fantastic $776,764 towards the project. prams. outdoor space for families to get Scheduled for completion on together, socialise, enjoy a picnic, 31 May, the new play space will ensure The new playground is designed to relax or get active. accommodate family gatherings and Murrumbeena Reserve becomes provide an enhanced play experience “The new play space will add one of the more popular family for children. It will feature a number a whole new dimension to the destinations in Glen Eira. of unique elements, such as wooden Murrumbeena Reserve, providing sculptures and interactive sound even more recreation options for pieces, as well as a range of play this growing community,” Cr Hyams equipment, including a cableway and said. pod spinner. The inclusion of seating and picnic The organic layout and landscaping areas, in addition to the existing both enhance the play opportunity sporting areas, community hall and for children and give the park a new walking tracks, creates an accessible,

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Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East news

Glen Eira honours the Anzac tradition Mayor’s column Close to 400 people honoured the Sub-branch, Oakleigh Carnegie RSL uppermost in my mind was that traditions of service and sacrifice at Sub-branch, New Zealand RSL Australia might forever be spared such Glen Eira City Council’s annual Anzac Sub-branch and the Victorian a horror on her own soil.” Day Service on Sunday 21 April. Association of Jewish Ex Servicemen It also quoted Mustafa Kemal who The ANZAC Address was delivered and Women; had commanded the Turkish defence by Caulfield RSL Sub-branch President • Caulfield St Kilda Legacy Widows of Gallipoli and who later became Bob Larkin. Club and Bentleigh War Widows; President of Turkey: Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams led • local schools, including Kilvington “Your sons are now lying in the soil the commemoration, which included: Grammar School, Caulfield of a friendly country and are at peace. • Glen Eira Councillors, including Grammar School, McKinnon Having given their lives on our land, Cr Margaret Esakoff, Cr Jim Magee Secondary College, Glen Eira they have become our sons as well.” and Cr Thomas Sounness; Secondary College, Bentleigh To commemorate Anzac Day Secondary College, Shelford Girls Council held a service at Caulfield • local Parliamentarians including Grammar School and Caulfield Park on 21 April. I joined members Michael Danby MHR, Kelly O'Dwyer Primary School; of the community in remembering MHR, David Southwick MP, Elizabeth those who served our country, Miller MP, Andrea Coote MP, Georgie • Glen Eira Stonnington District as well as those currently serving Crozier MP and Sue Pennicuik MP; Scouts; and here and overseas. Lest we forget • Glen Eira District Girl Guides. • Officer Commanding 1st Petroleum the bravery of those who lost their Company Major Paul McArthur; Council’s commemoration quoted lives defending our country and our • Consul General for New Zealand General Sir John Monash: freedom. Mr Daniel Taylor; “From the far off days of 1914, when I am pleased to announce that Glen • 417 Squadron Australian Air Force the call first came, until the last shot Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre cadets; was fired, every day was filled with (GESAC) won the Best Capital Project loathing, horror and distress. I deplored Close to 400 people honoured the Award (over $3M category) in the • local RSL Clubs, including Caulfield all the time the loss of precious life and traditions of service and sacrifice at Institute of Public Works Engineering RSL Sub-branch, Bentleigh RSL Council’s annual Anzac Day Service. waste of human effort. The thought (Victoria division) 2013 Excellence Photo: Action Pix Photography. Awards. This is a great achievement for Council and GESAC. Councillor contacts Regenerate — become a standout business is the theme for Council’s CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD TUCKER WARD May Small Business Month 2013. Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Margaret Esakoff Cr Jamie Hyams (Mayor) The 2013 calendar of events focuses on opportunities and ways to Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 Ph: 9524 3225 and Fax: 9524 3358 regenerate and breathe new life Mobile: 0400 832 270 Mobile: 0407 831 893 Mobile: 0427 319 018 into your business. Learn how to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] stay abreast of new trends and gain

innovative sales and marketing tips Cr Mary Delahunty Cr Karina Okotel Cr Oscar C Lobo JP and tricks to ensure you have the Mobile: 0427 970 879 Mobile: 0428 485 739 Ph/Fax: 9557 0108 tools to be a standout business. [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 0417 837 418 [email protected] Further information about May Small Business Month can be found in Cr Thomas Sounness Cr Neil Pilling Cr Jim Magee the special four page lift-out in this edition of Glen Eira News. Mobile: 0428 596 951 Mobile: 0428 310 919 Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 0427 338 327 Later this month, Council will be [email protected] putting drafts of our two most important documents, our Budget and our Council Plan, including our Strategic Resource Plan, out for public consultation. These documents Glen Eira City Council set out our activities for the next Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 TTY: 03 9524 3496 financial year, so we look forward to Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 receiving your input. Caulfield Email: [email protected] Viewers of 7.30 Victoria on ABC TV PO Box 42, Caulfield South Victoria 3162 Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au may have been given the impression that Council is considering closing the Carnegie Pool. This is simply not the case. We appreciate that Deadlines Disclaimer the pool is highly valued by the The information in this publication is of a general nature. community and that it provides a The deadline for the next edition (June) of Glen Eira News is Wednesday The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a different experience to GESAC. 1 May for delivery 27 May–31 May (weather permitting). complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any Council will be examining ways of Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions upgrading the pool to ensure it contained herein. The deadline for the July 2013 edition of Glen Eira News is Wednesday continues to serve the community 29 May for delivery 24–28 June (weather permitting). Copyright© Glen Eira City Council 2013 well into the future. 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 Cr Jamie Hyams than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this Mayor To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or PO Box 42, Caulfield South 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 | may 2013 | p2 news

A place I am proud to call home Community Oscar Lobo is now serving his second population,” Oscar said. “My passion is to fight inappropriate column term on Council after being re-elected He also likes that Glen Eira boasts developments,” Oscar said. “Homes in 2012. He is currently Deputy Mayor. an important heritage with excellent are the biggest investment in people’s For the past 12 years, Oscar has lived streetscapes, beautiful parks and lives — our homes are our castles.” Speaking up for our City in Bentleigh after moving to Australia stunning homes that date back to the Oscar is a retail and international from New Zealand. He lives with Victorian era. banker and has been an entrepreneur Grade separation his wife, four children and pets Tara During his term in office, Oscar would for 25 years. He has a Bachelor Glen Eira City Council is hoping (Dobermann) and Bella (a tabby cat). like to achieve the establishment of a Degree in Business Administration and that funding is allocated in this year’s Oscar decided to run for Council child care centre in the Tucker Ward, is currently undertaking a three year State Budget for grade separation to give back to Australia his talents land for a men’s shed within Glen Eira Diploma in Local Government — the of the level crossings in Glen Eira, in and experience in return for giving and more open space for recreation. first of its kind in Victoria. particular North Road, Ormond and him and his family the opportunity to He would also like to accommodate As a Councillor and Deputy Mayor, the Dandenong Line. make this country a second home. the clubs wanting ground allocations Oscar is dedicated to handling Murrumbeena and Neerim Road in Glen Eira. residents’ concerns diligently and to “It is unfair to keep taking from a railway level crossing was identified treat every problem as an opportunity country, whose past generations have He is passionate about ceasing the in last year’s RACV Redspot Survey as to improve. worked hard for it and not give our destruction of our leafy the number one redspot in Victoria time and effort in community work,” neighbourhoods by builders who pack “I will strive to ensure the safety of for 2012. The number four redspot Oscar said. people into new developments. our residents, support and improve in Victoria was also found in Glen “My present involvement in our “People’s privacy, loss of enjoyment services and facilities for sports clubs, Eira at the railway level crossing at community is as a Councillor and and devaluation of homes are of big childcare needs, as well as the needs Koornang Road in Carnegie. Deputy Mayor on Glen Eira City concern to all. of senior citizens and community Council has a long history of Council and as the Vice President of houses,” Oscar said. advocating to successive State the Godfrey Street Community House Governments to investigate and in Bentleigh.” allocate funding for grade separation. Oscar said there are many reasons he enjoys living in the municipality. The State Budget will be released on 7 May. “Glen Eira has a vibrant and diverse community of 137,000 people, 105 ethnic groups and almost 6,000 Engaging our community businesses. “There are churches belonging to Town Planning Service Delivery different denominations, synagogues, Award sports clubs and community halls that The Institute of Public cater to the social needs of our older Oscar Lobo (centre) with a group from Circolo Pensionati Italiani di Bentleigh. Administration Australia has recently recognised Glen Eira’s No Request for Further Information (NORFI) fast track process as a Older adult programs at GESAC finalist in the Innovation in Service Everybody is welcome at Glen Eira “It’s absolutely marvellous. I was just Delivery Award category. Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC). telling my friends the other day how Glen Eira City Council offers four The facility boasts more than 11,000 fantastic the Centre is,” Brian said. fast track programs based on an members with 1,500 of those aged “The LLLS sessions are great. They’re applicant getting their application over 50. very beneficial and the staff are very right/complete before they lodge it. Catering for this age group is a range welcoming." Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic of specific programs and activities Brian said he loves many aspects of the Centre (GESAC) wins Best for older adults to help achieve their Centre. Capital Project Award health and fitness goals. “I couldn’t name just one single thing: On Wednesday 20 March, Glen Living Longer Living Stronger (LLLS) is great amenities, wonderful staff and a Eira City Council was announced one program that takes place in the great environment.” as winner of the Best Capital Project health club eight times a week. LLLS GESAC LLLS member Brian Parkin. Award (over $3M category) for is a progressive strength program for Aquatic lovers also have a range of Photo: Trent Balthazaar. GESAC in the Institute of Public Works over 50s who care about their health classes and facilities to choose from when visiting GESAC. Engineering (Victoria division) and fitness and enjoy exercising with targeted at older adults held on 2013 Excellence Awards. like-minded people. It aims to develop GESAC runs a number of popular Thursday’s between 10am to 12pm The Awards recognise excellence functional strength, improve balance, aquatic fitness options that are a great in the indoor stadium. Badminton is a in the innovation, development, co-ordination and mobility while being low-impact exercise option which are great cardiovascular workout as well as construction and management of fun and challenging. particularly suited to older adults. Aqua a good activity to maintain hand-eye public works projects and services. Anybody over 50 is welcome to attend exercise is a great way to exercise, co-ordination. build strength and tone muscles in a Other finalists included Cardinia LLLS classes. Members can book in for Beginners are welcome and the fun environment. With five different Shire Council, Monash City Council free while casual users can attend for program is social, non-competitive and types of aquatic exercise and 25 and Whittlesea City Council. $6 per class. lots of fun. Limited rackets and shuttles sessions a week, there is something for Brian Parkin, a 75 year old retiree, has are provided. GESAC has more than 11,000 all ages and abilities. members and more than one million been a member of GESAC since it Members are free to participate while Members can book in for free while people have visited the Centre. opened in May of last year. casual users can attend for $5 per casual users can attend for $15.50 per session. Brian has been a frequent user of the class or over 60s for $10 per class. Centre, in particular the health club For further information on GESAC’s In partnership with COTA, GESAC and said he values GESAC and the LLLS LLLS program, aquatic fitness options also has a social badminton program program. or badminton, contact 9570 9200.

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CEO’s column 100th Anniversary of the

Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre Declaration of the City of Caulfield (GESAC) is one-year-old on Commemoration of civic milestones and the newly registered coat of arms Information on the history of the 7 May. It has provides a unique opportunity to was presented to the Mayor Cr Max City of Caulfield is also available on hosted more than celebrate both past achievements and Blair at a special civic service at Town Glen Eira City Council’s History web a million visits in progress made. A year ago Council Hall on 1 May 1977. In December page. To find out more about Glen that time. The most commemorated the 150th Anniversary 1994, the City of Caulfield was Eira’s early local history, residents pleasing aspect of the Proclamation of the Moorabbin amalgamated with part of the City are encouraged to visit the Glen Eira is how GESAC District Road Board. This year, Tuesday of Moorabbin to form the City of Historical Society and the City of is being used by 28 May marks the 100th Anniversary Glen Eira. Moorabbin Historical Society. people outside the traditional age of the Declaration of the City of groups for these sorts of facilities. Caulfield. Older people are making good To commemorate this important use of the strength and exercise event, a historical display has been programs in the pools and in the developed which features a range of health club (eg. Living Longer Living significant Council material relating Stronger). Some 3,000 children to the City of Caulfield. The display are learn-to-swim members. will be located in the Caulfield Library That gives them free entry to from 28 May and will include a history GESAC provided that they are panel and a large framed photographic accompanied by a supervising portrait of the first Mayor of the parent. That encourages parents City of Caulfield, Councillor Hugh to swim with their child and put Thomson. the lessons into practice. Council’s partnership with Marriott Support On 28 May 1913, the Shire of Caulfield Services has led to numerous was declared a city, with a population programs for all-abilities. Women of 13,000 spread over 5,000 acres. make up a majority of GESAC’s Two months later on 28 July 1913, the members. Governor of Victoria Sir John Michael Fleetwood Fuller, proclaimed the City More than 250 people have of Caulfield from the Town Hall steps. part-time jobs at GESAC — This historic event was followed by a many of them putting themselves trumpet fanfare and three cheers for through tertiary education. the City of Caulfield from the many GESAC is self-funding, including present who packed Town Hall. repaying the principal and interest The official City of Caulfield Coat of of the money that was borrowed Arms was granted by Letters Patent City of Caulfield Letters Patent, 1 May 1977. Photo: Elizabeth Triarico. to build it. And if you don’t use GESAC, none of your rates are going towards paying for it. At the same time, the Carnegie Swim Centre is treasured because it provides a different experience. Combating house burglaries Council’s forward financial plan includes a provision for upgrading Glen Eira police have worked “Residents should ensure that their the Carnegie Swim Centre and diligently in recent months in an homes are locked, particularly when Council has already engaged effort to combat house burglaries, retiring for the night,” Inspector Clark Victoria’s leading aquatic experts particularly in Caulfield, Glen Huntly said. to provide advice and options for and Murrumbeena. Police are also targeting thefts upgrading the facilities. Uniformed and undercover members committed from building sites and Council’s next major project is the are involved in an ongoing operation houses under construction. pavilion and community rooms in an effort to prevent and deter “Our Proactive Policing Unit has at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve. offenders committing house visited and spoken with a number of The new facilities will cater for burglaries and they are also targeting site managers in order to increase the thousands of school children reoffenders and likely places used to security at these sites. As always, we who use the facilities as well as dispose of stolen property. rely on assistance from our residents the permanent netball, athletics Glen Eira Police Service Area Manager to combat crime in the area.” and other clubs. The community Inspector Stephen Clark said that Inspector Clark has asked Glen Eira rooms will be available for use by despite the best efforts of police, the residents who observe suspicious community groups of all kinds. number of burglaries committed in activity taking place to report this The facilities are being built Glen Eira remains high. immediately to police. without borrowings and will be “There have recently been a number open in the first half of 2014. “With your help we will continue of burglaries committed by offenders to work diligently to make our who enter residential premises Andrew Newton community as safe and crime-free as through unlocked or open doors Chief Executive Officer possible,” Inspector Clark said. or windows. This may be due to There has been a number of the recent spate of hot weather, If you would like to report suspicious burglaries committed by offenders with residents not being as security behaviour, contact your local police who enter residential premises conscious as normal. station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. through unlocked or open windows. glen eira news | may 2013 | p4 news

Are you looking to Is your heater safe? improve your dog's Caring for the Glen Eira community As the weather starts to get cooler Gas heaters require servicing every behaviour? Do you and winter creeps up on us, it is two years to ensure they are not Glen Eira City Council’s in home important to check your heating producing carbon monoxide gas. want to own a support workers undertake a range units to ensure they are adequate Carbon monoxide can be lethal of caring roles in the community, and safe to use. and is known as the silent killer, well-mannered dog? providing services for clients of all being invisible and with no odour. ages. It is common for dust to build up If the answer is yes, then come along Warning signs such as tiredness, and block filters in the months to Glen Eira Town Hall on Wednesday Services include personal care nausea or headaches may be a hint they are not being used. If ducts, 15 May at 7pm and an RSPCA animal (showering and dressing), home care that there are dangerous levels of filters and fans are not cleaned behaviourist will assist you in training (cleaning and household duties) and carbon monoxide in the air leaking regularly, this can aid the rapid your dog to become a well-behaved respite (time out for carers). from your heater. spread of a fire within the house member of the family. These services help the City’s or building or pollute the area with It is recommended that all heaters Learn how you can apply reward-based older and disabled residents remain dangerous gases. To avoid this, it is be professionally installed and that training techniques to real life scenarios. independent in their own homes for imperative that the entire system, they are serviced every two years. longer. including ducts, filters and fans are Some of the topics to be covered For further information, contact If you want to work flexible hours thoroughly cleaned prior to using include: Energy Safe Victoria on 9203 9700 and seek a feel good job that offers your heater. • canine body language; or visit www.esv.vic.gov.au opportunities for professional • reasons for behaviour problems; development, then why not consider • common behaviour problems; working for Council’s Community Care Unit as a support worker. • managing and working through behaviour problems; You will be able to use your communication skills, empathy • fundamentals of dog training; and and initiative in assisting frail older • providing the stimulation/ people and people with disabilities enrichment. to live independently at home. During the session there will be time A range of positions are currently for you to ask questions and there will available. be a live dog demonstration. All prospective support workers The session will conclude at 9pm. must have a desire to work with For further information and to register older people and people with your interest, contact Council’s Service disabilities, good physical fitness, an Centre on 9524 3333. ability to carry out the required duties, a car for work purposes and a current Victorian driver’s licence. All applicants will also be required to undergo a police check and a work-based medical It is recommended that all heaters be professionally installed and that they check. are serviced every two years. For further information, contact Council’s Service GLEN EIRA Centre on 9524 3333. CITY COUNCIL

Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrum- Fire levy on top of rates beena Ormond • St Kilda East

In the February, March and April • a variable component calculated Glen Eira News, we reported the as a percentage of the capital Murrumbeena Kindergarden decision by the State Government improved value of a property. to levy all properties through The Government will fund $50 2015 KINDER ENROLMENTS OPEN the rates system to pay for fire rebates for concession holders Wednesday 1st MAY 2013 services. The levy will be included that currently qualify for rate on all rates notices from July 2013. rebates. All enrolments for 2015 placement in the 3 year old and 4 year The levy on properties will replace the levy plus stamp duty plus GST, The State Government has not old programs must be submitted directly to Murrumbeena which is currently on property yet announced what the variable Kindergarten NOT Glen Eira City Council. insurance premiums. component will be. For application forms and further information The levy on properties will take If you have enquiries relating to effect from 1 July 2013. It will the fire service component on visit our website murrumbeenakinder.com.au consist of: your existing insurance policy, or please phone 0414 894 805 you should first contact your • a fixed component of $100 insurance company. If you are not for residential and $200 satisfied with its response, then for commercial, industrial, you may contact the Fire Services 1a Blythe St and other non-residential Monitor on 1300 300 635. properties; and Murrumbeena VIC 3163

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Walking improvements for Glen Eira Walk Safely to Pedestrian safety and access visibility of children waiting to cross. School Day continues to be improved as part of Chesterville Road and Mackie Glen Eira City Council is encouraging Council’s Towards Sustainable Transport Road Shopping Centres parents and carers to walk their Strategy 2011–2014. Pedestrian refuges are being installed children to school on Walk Safely to Sir John Monash Drive in the Chesterville Road and Mackie School Day on Friday 24 May. Caulfield Railway Station is one of Road Shopping Centres. These Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, Melbourne’s busiest stations with treatments allow pedestrians to national community event that: important transport modes such stage their crossing in the centre of • promotes the health benefits of as trains, trams, buses and taxis all the road so they can focus on one walking and helps to create regular provided in close proximity of one direction of traffic at a time. walking habits at an early age; another. To improve access to these Laneways near shopping centres services by walking, road humps • helps children develop road-crossing with zebra crossings on top were Road humps are being installed in a skills; and number of laneways near footpaths constructed in the vicinity of the • promotes walking as a sustainable to improve safety in the vicinity of station entrance. method of transport to and from Cleaning out? Book shopping centres. The road humps Orrong Road, at St Joseph’s school. a free hard rubbish are designed to reduce vehicle Primary School crossing speeds approaching the end of the Council’s Manager Transport Planning collection The width of Orrong Road was laneway and to assist motorists from Terry Alexandrou said Council’s • Get rid of old or unwanted items reduced at the school crossing to inadvertently ‘overshooting’ across Towards Sustainable Transport Strategy at a time that’s convenient for you. minimise the distance that children the footpath. 2011–2014 places a high priority on needed to cross and to improve walking in and around Glen Eira. • Every household is entitled to three free, on-demand hard “The community will be consulted in rubbish and bundled branches the coming months regarding a new collections each financial year. Walking Strategy for the municipality. The Strategy will promote and facilitate • Council will collect up to four walking from both a transportation and cubic metres of rubbish in each health point of view,” Mr Alexandrou collection. said. Guidelines apply. To book, For further information, visit contact Glen Eira City Council’s www.walk.com.au Service Centre on 9524 3333, Monday–Friday, 8am–5.30pm and Tuesdays, 8am–7.15pm or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL

Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena Ormond • St Kilda East Sir John Monash Drive. Photo: Belinda Foley.

Environmentally sustainable design — Duncan Mackinnon Pavilion

Construction on Duncan Mackinnon • A gas-boosted solar hot water and Pavilion is well underway and storage tank system. completion is expected in mid-2014. • Heated hot water provided on The new Duncan Mackinnon Pavilion demand via a continuous flow will be a multi-tenanted building recirculating ring main with the catering for athletics, netball and temperature maintained based upon soccer. a timeclock. This reduces water The facility will include a community wastage at fixtures and reduced social room — which can been wait time for hot water delivery. accessed via an internal lift — canteen • Energy-efficient T5 compact facilities, equipment storage areas, fluorescent down lights and lamps multi-purpose change rooms and toilet used throughout the complex. facilities which will cater to the needs • Automatic timed lighting controls of all users. An undercover grandstand provided throughout the building. and viewing area will be incorporated into the first floor of the building • Rain water harvesting storage giving patrons uninterrupted viewing tanks provided for water reuse on of athletics and netball events. toilets and external irrigation water efficient taps and toilet fixtures. The design of the Pavilion incorporates many environmentally sustainable The State Government contributed elements including: $500,000 towards the rebuilding of the pavilion at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena. Artists impression of the new Duncan Mackinnon Reserve pavilion. Photo: Mantric Architecture. glen eira news | may 2013 | p6 news News in brief Graffiti removal Wednesday 15 May Understanding children’s Mobile drop-off days are scheduled Prompt removal of graffiti is often the Sustainable home — cutting behaviour: survival tips for at different council owned locations best deterrent. Glen Eira City Council power bills parents around Victoria, usually on Saturdays. encourages residents and traders to Future proof your home. Learn how Presented by Kathy Walker The next mobile service in our area remove graffiti from their properties to: Wednesday 29 May, will be held on Saturday 4 May at the promptly. To assist, Council provides City of Stonnington from 9am to 5pm. • have low energy bills; 7.30pm–9.30pm Glen Eira residents and traders with Participants must register to take personal graffiti removal kits available • be cool in summer without Carnegie Library and Community Centre, Boyd Room part. The drop-off site location will be free of charge from Council’s Service constant air conditioning; provided upon registration. Visit Centre. • be warm in winter without Cost: $6 per person www.sustainability.vic.gov.au (services Glen Eira City Council also continues constant heating; and Do you sometimes feel like you just and advice section). to assist residents by removing • be an asset to the community with don’t know what to do next in your Old cleaners, leftover paint, dead graffiti from the title boundary of low carbon emissions. parenting? batteries and weed killer stored private property (both residential and Wednesday 5 June Do you wonder why your children around your home can now be safely commercial), which is visible from a behave the way they do and what to disposed of without putting a strain public place. Requests are referred to Habitat your garden for wildlife do about it? on the environment. a priority list for consideration. Presented by Sustainable This presentation looks at why The free service can help households Requests to remove graffiti from Gardening Australia’s Ryan Young children from birth to 10 years minimise the danger of accidents and private property can be made through Creating a natural haven for local behave the way they do. Practical reduce the risk to the environment. Council’s Service Centre on wildlife can be both beneficial and a strategies for parents to support their 9524 3333. The collected materials will be treated beautiful way to help protect native children and guide their behaviours in and recycled, or disposed of safely by Sustainability workshops species. appropriate ways will be presented. a specialist team. Parents will also be able to raise Glen Eira City Council will host the Topics covered: Materials not accepted include: following sustainable community questions on specific issues at the • attracting native birds, reptiles, frogs presentation. • chemicals used by businesses workshops during May and June. and mammals to your garden; The workshops will be held at Glen Places are limited. Registration and for industrial and commercial Eira Town Hall in the Caulfield Cup • creating habitat gardens as a payment must be received prior to purposes; Room from 7pm to 8.30pm. For sanctuary for local fauna; the session. No refunds or exchanges. • ammunition and flares; further information and to RSVP, visit • plant selection for local species; and To book online visit • waste asbestos; Council’s website (Upcoming Events) www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact • have your vegie patch and possums • farm chemicals; and or contact Council’s sustainability too. Council’s Service Centre on support officer on 9524 3333 or by 9524 3333. • containers more than 20 litres. emailing [email protected] Detox Your Home mobile service For further information, contact Detox Your Home mobile drop-off Sustainability Victoria on service, run by Sustainability Victoria, 1800 353 233 or visit accepts a wide range of household www.sustainability.vic.gov.au (Services chemical products. and advice section).

out and about

Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams (far left) with the Youth Leadership Team of Council's annual Anzac Day Service — Andrea Coote MLC, Sue Pennicuik 2013 at Council’s annual Youth Art Expo. Photo: Action Pix Photography. MLC, Elizabeth Miller MLA, Michael Danby MHR, Cr Margaret Esakoff, Georgie Crozier MLC and David Southwick MLA. Photo: Action Pix Photography.

glen eira news | may 2013 | p7 our environment

Washing detergent bottles Attracting local native birds to and cleaning Glen Eira: Superb Fairy-wren product bottles The Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus foraging for insects. This is a hardy tree with attractive are all recyclable cyaneus) is a small bird up to 140 The breeding season runs from leaves and flowers making it a millimetres, with the male bird having September to March. The nest is striking garden specimen that can You may not realise that from your a dazzling bright blue head, neck and constructed by the female only and is be used as a screening plant. laundry, fabric spray bottles, washing tail. a dome-shaped structure of grasses The flowers of the Prickly Tea-tree powder boxes, small plant pots and Residents can help attract native and other fine material, often in a also attract butterflies. other containers can all be recycled birds and insects to Glen Eira by low bush. Height: one to four metres rather than thrown away to landfill. adding plants to their garden that There are a range of local indigenous Width: one to two metres Glen Eira City Council is one of 30 provide habitat and food. trees that can help attract and councils participating in a Melbourne- The Superb Fairy-wren likes to eat protect the Superb Fairy-wren, Flowers: October to March wide campaign to improve recycling. insects among the undergrowth including the Prickly Tea-tree Your local indigenous nursery will By making a few simple changes and leaf litter. These beautiful birds (Leptospermum continentale). be able to assist you with other around the home, you can help are not shy of humans and may join The Prickly Tea-tree is a moderately indigenous plants that help attract reduce waste to landfill. you in the garden hopping around fast growing shrub that adapts to local birds to your garden. Remember, put your empty most soil types and grows in full sun recyclables loose in the recycling bin or partial shade. — do not place them in a plastic bag. The Get it Right on Bin Night campaign will provide residents with practical information on how to increase the amount of recycled household waste. For further information, visit www.getitrightbinnight.vic.gov.au

Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus). Prickly Tea-tree (Leptospermum continentale). Photo: Chris Lindorff — NatureShare. Photo: Chris Clarke — NatureShare. • Boxes/cardboard (no waxed boxes like fruit boxes) • Washing powder boxes • Magazines/newspapers • Wrapping paper Council continues its free e-waste recycling drop-off service for residents and small businesses

E-waste is one of the fastest growing Please note: residents are responsible Commercial quantities will not be contributors to our waste stream, for removing private or confidential accepted. according to Clean Up Australia statistics. data from any equipment provided for For further information, contact The replacement of old televisions and recycling. Limit of 15 items per drop. Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. increased turnover of electronic devices • Cans (tin, steel, aluminium) such as mobile phones and computers • Cleaning product bottles are all contributing to the growth in • Containers e-waste volumes. • Pet food cans Ninety eight per cent of e-waste is • Washing detergent bottles recyclable. E-waste contains a range of materials including plastic, lead, copper, gold, platinum and rare earth materials. Drop-off Sunday 26 May, 8am–4pm Moorleigh Community Village 90–92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East Why recycle e-waste • to reuse scarce and valuable non-renewable resources; • Cleaning product bottles • Containers • to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and • Washing detergent bottles Council continues its free e-waste recycling drop-off service for residents • Plant pots (small) • to reduce the burden on our landfills. and small businesses. Photo: In2uitionphotography. glen eira news | may 2013 | p8 our environment

The City of Glen Eira records its highest monthly recycling rate More households have taken out green recycling rejected for at least three • Use a worm farm or compost bin • Sign up for a green waste bin for waste services and this is reducing the years.” for food scraps. garden waste — a once-off fee of amount of garbage sent to landfill. The The one thing that residents • Avoid food wastage. $55 applies for a green waste bin recycling rate in January 2013 was the (whether tenants or owners). should check is that they don’t put • Make sure that electronic waste highest ever recycling rate recorded in recycling in plastic bags. If recycling • Use Council’s free on-call bundled Glen Eira for a month at 47 per cent. (e-waste) is disposed of correctly is left in plastic bags, the whole bag, — this can be dropped off for branches service for larger prunings. There are now more than 22,000 including the contents is treated as free at one of Council’s e-waste For further information, contact households in Glen Eira recycling contamination and sent to landfill collection days. Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 green waste. because it is too risky for workers to or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Recycling is valuable because it avoids open the bag. waste, but it also helps keep costs Residents can put all hard plastic down. Disposal of waste is expensive materials into the recycling bin. Plastic and costs are increasing. Council is (not polystyrene foam) trays from paid for every tonne of recycling it meat and vegetables, small toys, plastic receives. This goes towards reducing plates can all be recycled, even if they garbage charges for residents. Every don’t have a number on them. tonne of rubbish that residents avoid Recycling and disposal checklist: sending to landfill saves around $125. • Recycle everything you can — Manager Sustainability Rachel Ollivier paper, cardboard, hard plastics, said some people worry that recycling glass jars, tins and metals can all go doesn’t actually get recycled. in your recycling bin. If you need “I can assure residents that recycling an extra recycling bin, it can be collected in yellow bins is recycled and provided by Council for $41. that we track recycling quantities in • Use less packaging. detail,” Ms Ollivier said. • Use reusable bags or take your old “The recycling processing plant now plastic bags to the supermarket to uses pretty advanced technology — be recycled. small amounts of contamination are removed and the rest is recycled,” she • Donate or sell clothing or goods in Recycle everything you can — paper, cardboard, hard plastics, glass jars, said. Glen Eira has not had a load of good condition. tins and metals can all go in your recycling bin. Photo: Belinda Foley.

Green waste service Save money and New street now accessible for keep your home lights — just as warm this winter bright with less tenants and owners With energy costs increasing, here are five tips to help reduce your electricity Glen Eira City Council’s fortnightly New bins are usually delivered within energy costs and keep your home green waste service is available to all three working days of the date that you warm this winter. Glen Eira City Council is continuing residents, whether you are an owner or place an order. • Drafts can waste five to 30 per to convert lights in residential streets a tenant, for a one-off fee of $55. There cent of your energy use. Seal to a more energy-efficient alternative is no annual charge. gaps, fit draught stoppers and to deliver environmental and financial Orders can also now be placed online, watch out for vents and fans. benefits to the community. visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au (search for There is lots of help on how to At the end of March, almost 3,000 ‘green waste’). draught proof your home online. street lights had been converted. By More than 40 per cent of Glen Eira • For every degree you lower the the end of May, Council’s contractor households now recycle their green thermostat on a heater, you’ll will have replaced approximately waste. Garden waste is collected from save. Set heating to 18 to 20 5,000 lights. households and turned into compost. degrees Celsius. The new lights are 68 per cent Garden waste disposed of in garbage • Ensure heating is turned off when more energy efficient than the old at landfills is a major source of not needed — try setting a timer lights, which Council has arranged to greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling and heating only the part of the recycle as part of the project. green waste reduces emissions and house you are using. The new lights will reduce makes sure that a valuable resource is • Ensure heater filters are cleaned greenhouse gas emissions by about reused. once a month during the heating 1,870 tonnes (the equivalent of taking Whether you are a tenant or the season. Dirty filters restrict 410 cars off the road) and reduce owner of the property, you can order airflow and increase energy the cost of providing street lights in a green waste service from Council. demand. Glen Eira by approximately $250,000 Contact Council’s Service Centre on a year. Council’s fortnightly green waste • When buying new appliances, 9524 3333 or visit service is available to all residents, choose high-energy efficiency The project is a key action from www.gleneira.vic.gov.au (search for whether you are an owner or a ratings — this will reduce your Council’s Carbon Emission Reduction ‘green waste’). tenant. Photo: Belinda Foley. running costs. Plan. It is a good example of projects which improve the environment while For further information on how to also demonstrating value-for-money. reduce your energy costs, visit www.livinggreener.gov.au/energy/ heating-cooling

glen eira news | may 2013 | p9 community diary

MEETINGS AND CLUBS Caulfield South Community McKinnon Needlepointers meets East Bentleigh Primary School Arthritis Support Group meets on House 450 Kooyong Road, Caulfield every Thursday from 1pm at Godfrey operates a community market every the first Tuesday of each month from South has a range of social groups Street Community House, 9 Godfrey Thursday from 3.30pm. 10am to12pm at Bentleigh-Bayside including computer classes and child Street, Bentleigh. Cost is $5 per Contact: 9570 3525. Community Health, Gardeners Road, care. session. Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Bentleigh East. Contact: 9596 8643. Contact: 9578 1117. and the Ormond Uniting Church Contact: 9598 3094. Caulfield Park Petanque Club play Moorleigh Mens Probus Club are hosting a free morning tea as part Australian Plants Society South social games every Saturday from 1pm. meets on the fourth Wednesday of of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on East Melbourne Region meets All fitness levels welcome. Coaching each month from 10am at 62 Mackie Tuesday 21 May from 10.30am at on the first Tuesday of each month and boules provided. Road, Bentleigh East. Ormond Uniting Church Hall. from 8pm at Hughesdale Community Contact: 0409 381 808. Contact: 9579 3352. Contact: 9578 8996. Centre, corner Poath and Kangaroo Centre Bentleigh Garden Club Oakdale Angling Club meets Glen Eira Strings presents Play in Roads, Hughesdale. meets on the first Tuesday of each fortnightly on Wednesday night from May on 19 May from 2pm at Glen Eira Contact: 9578 3171. month between February and 8pm at Murrumbeena Park Hall. Town Hall. Cost is $20. All children Bentmoor Community Men’s November from 1.30pm at YWCA Hall, Contact: 0429 400 367. under the age of 15 are free. Shed opens Tuesday, Wednesday and 178 East Boundary Road, Ormond Badminton Club Contact: 0405 570 045. Thursday 10.30am–2.30pm. Bentleigh East. welcomes experienced and novice The Handmade Show is held on the 183–185 Wickham Road, Moorabbin. Contact: 9570 7045. badminton players every Wednesday third Saturday of each month and the Contact: 0414 443 803. Centenary Park Tennis Club from 8.15pm at Ormond Uniting second Saturday in December from Bentleigh East Probus Club 140 Brady Road, Bentleigh East offers Church Hall, North Road, Ormond. 10.30am–3.30pm at St Anthony's Parish (combined) meets on the second Wednesday night mixed social tennis Contact: 9578 1947. Hall, corner Grange and Neerim Roads, Tuesday of each month from 9.30am from 7.30pm. Cost is $8 for Ormond Senior Citizens Club Carnegie. to 12pm at The Bentleigh Club, non-members. meets at 2 Newham Grove, Ormond. Contact: 0423 727 607 or visit Yawla Street, Bentleigh. Contact: 0415 535 838. Activities include table tennis, billiards, www.thehandmadeshow.blogspot.com Contact: 9583 7783. English Conversation meets every bowls, cards, chess, dancing, yoga and COMMUNITY Friday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at zumba. Bentleigh Garden Club meets on Bentleigh Calisthenics College, 117 Murrumbeena Road, Contact: 9557 1856. the last Tuesday of each month except Carnegie Playgroup runs sessions every Murrumbeena. December at St John’s Anglican Church Ormond Tennis Club in Foch Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact: 9572 1876. Hall, corner of Centre and Tucker Ormond invites you to join Wednesday Visit: http://home.vicnet.net. Roads, Bentleigh, from 7.45pm. Friendly Tours Social Club has day night social tennis from 7pm. All au/~carnegieplaygroup Contact: 9570 1488. tours to country areas on the first standards welcome. Carnegie 3 Year Old Activity Sunday of each month. Contact: 9579 0451. Bentleigh Ladies Probus Club Group meets every Tuesday for Contact: 9569 0134. meets on the first Thursday of each Qigong and Tai Chi classes are held 2.5 hours at Carnegie Multipurpose month from 10am at the Uniting Glen Eira Artists Society offers on Mondays (except 5 November) Children's Centre. The group currently Church, 497 Centre Road, Bentleigh. weekly tutored and untutored life from11am at Bentleigh Senior Citizens has vacancies. Contact: 9557 4067. drawing sessions, portrait groups and Club, Arthur Street, Bentleigh. Contact: Bentleigh Probus Combined Club monthly en plein air days in Caulfield Contact: 9584 2428. [email protected] Park. meets on a set day each month. The Rotary Club of Bentleigh Caulfield Hospital will hold an Contact: 0412 030 467. club hosts several interest groups such Moorabbin Central meets every information session on advance care as a singing group, computer group and Glen Eira Brass Band meets every Wednesday from 7am to 8.30am at planning on Wednesday 5 June from bowling group. Wednesday from 7pm at the Croquet the Hemisphere Conference Centre, 10.30am at Ashley Ricketson Centre, Contact: 9579 5506. Club room, Caulfield Park. Novice Holmesglen Moorabbin Campus, 488 Caulfield Hospital, Kooyong Road, Bentleigh Over 50s activities include and experienced brass and percussion South Road, Moorabbin. Caulfield. table tennis, billiards, tai-chi, cards, players invited. Contact: [email protected] Contact: 9076 6642. Contact: 0403 163 283. scrabble, line dancing and more. Day Rotary Club of Caulfield meets Coatesville Playgroup hold and night times available. Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group every Thursday from 12.30pm at sessions from Tuesday to Friday at the Contact: 9557 5739. conducts classes in watercolour, oils, Bar Celo Café, 312 Glenhuntly Road Coatesville Uniting Church, corner Carnegie Lions club meets on pastels, acrylics, decorative art and Elsternwick. Guest speakers for May North and Mackie Roads the first and third Tuesday of each drawing. include Adam Voigt; Leading Senior Bentleigh East. month from 6.30pm at Murrumbeena Contact: 9563 7621. Constable Gary Oram; and Associate. Contact: Park Bowling Club, Gerald Street, Glen Eira Combined Probus Club Professor Stephen Macfarlane. [email protected] Contact: 0409 418 744. Murrumbeena. meets on the fourth Friday of each Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Contact: 0423 680 163. month from 10am at The Bentleigh Rotary Club of Glen Eira meets offers computer classes for beginners Carnegie-Murrumbeena Elderly Club, Yawla Street, Bentleigh. every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8pm to advanced; MYOB; introduction to Citizens holds social afternoons, Contact: 9583 4822. at The London Tavern, 414 Hawthorn business administration; career choices, entertainers, card games and bingo at Glen Eira Tennis Club Inc. offers Road, Caulfield South. wellness and me; art and writing 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie. New over 50s doubles tennis at Princes Contact: 0408 024 224. classes. Contact: 9578 8996. members welcome. Park, Beech Street, Caulfield South. Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club Glen Eira City Choir is seeking new Contact: 9568 2727. Mens doubles and mixed doubles on meets on the first Monday of each members. Tenors and sopranos needed Carnegie Rostrum Club practices Thursday mornings, 9am to1pm and month from 10am at Bentleigh RSL, to sing ‘Elijah’ for forthcoming concert public speaking every first and third ladies doubles on Tuesday mornings, 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh. in June. Rehearsals are on Monday Monday of each month from 7.15pm at 9.30am to 12pm. Contact: 9557 6778. nights at 7.45pm at the Indonesian 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie in the Contact: 9523 6966. Scottish Country Dancing is held Uniting Church, 158 Balaclava Road, Boyd Room. Godfrey Street Community every Friday from 8pm to 10pm at Caulfield North. Contact: 0404 813 806. House offers sewing/pattern design; Ormond Uniting Church. Free classes Contact: 9578 1947. Caulfield Combined Probus Club acrylic and water colour painting; during March. Murrumbeena Playgroup, corner meets on the first Wednesday of each drawing; jewellery making; professional Contact: 9555 7421or 9579 5532. Poath and Dalny Roads, Murrumbeena month from 10am at Gladys Machin writing and editing; intro to iPad; Scottish Dancing Bentleigh is held is open Monday to Friday, February to Hall, 8–10 Cedar Street, photography; online retail; computer on Mondays at 8pm at 2 Arthur Street, December, including school holidays. Caulfield South. lessons; and gentle exercise. Bentleigh. No partners needed. Contact: 0432 271 204. Contact: 9563 5105. Contact: 9557 9037. Contact: 9557 8652. Washington Drive Preschool, Ladies Probus Club of Ormond Caulfield Garden Club meets on EVENTS 3 Washington Drive, Oakleigh South the first Tuesday of each month from meets on the third Wednesday of each offers an extended kinder program to National Walk Safely To School 8pm at St John’s, 567 Glenhuntly Road, month from 10am at The Bentleigh children aged three to five on Mondays, Day held on Friday 24 May, encourages Elsternwick. Club, Yawla Street, Bentleigh. Wednesdays and Fridays. all primary school students to walk Contact: 9532 7848. Contact: 9569 7576. Contact: 9570 6565. safely, and commute actively, to school. Life Activities Club Bentleigh Inc. Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group Visit: www.walk.com.au meets every Monday (except public offers social activities for seniors such holidays) from 12.30pm–3.30pm in as table tennis, card games, music and Glen Eira Town Hall’s Auditorium. dine outs. Contact: 9822 2064. Contact: 9557 2562. glen eira news | may 2013 | p10 language line

Immunisation sessions Bentleigh-Bayside Community Wednesday 19 June 1pm–2.30pm and Tuesday 4 June 6pm–7pm and Tuesday Health 5.30pm–7.30pm 11 June 9.30am–11.30am Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East DC Bricker — Princes Park Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Saturday 18 May and Saturday 22 June Beech Street, Caulfield South Health Centre 9am–11am Monday 27 May 9.30am–11.30am and Corner Royal and Rosedale Avenues, Glen Huntly Wednesday 8 May and Thursday Monday 24 June 9.30am–11.30am 23 May 5.30pm–7.30pm Wednesday 22 May 9.30am–11.30am Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium and Wednesday 12 June and Thursday (entry via Glen Eira Road) 27 June 5.30pm–7.30pm Wednesday 26 June 9.30am–11.30am Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Carnegie Library and Roads, Caulfield McKinnon Public Hall Community Centre Tuesday 14 May 9.30am–11.30am and 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie 6pm–7pm Monday 6 May 9.30am–11.30am and Wednesday 15 May 1pm–2.30pm and Monday 3 June 9.30am–11.30am 5.30pm–7.30pm

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 Recent consultation opportunities

Subject Type Date Where 2013–14 Draft Annual Budget Community forum 27 May, 6.30pm Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Room

glen eira news | may 2013 | p11 family and children's services

A guide to healthy eating Children can learn to enjoy good food Oral health by watching their parents eat well. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating updated Oral health between 18 months in February this year by the National until six years Health and Medical Research Council, Cleaning teeth promotes the following key messages: Brush your child’s teeth using a soft • Eat plenty of vegetables (try different toothbrush designed for children. colours and experiment with beans and Low fluoride toothpaste is legumes). recommended for children between • Enjoy a variety of fresh fruits. 18 months and six years of age. • Eat wholegrain or high fibre foods such Use a pea sized amount of toothpaste as breads, cereal, pasta, rice, noodles, smeared on a toothbrush. oats, couscous and barley. Children should be encouraged to spit • Include protein every day (lean meat, out the toothpaste, not swallow it. fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, beans/legumes). Parents should assist children up to six • Eat yoghurt, cheese and milk (or to seven years of age, to brush their alternatives) for calcium and remember teeth thoroughly. that children need to drink full fat milk Diet until two years of age. Oral health in the first 12 months using a soft toothbrush designed for Encourage your child to drink tap Useful tips for encouraging your children. water each day (this provides the children to develop healthy eating Cleaning teeth habits Up to 18 months, brush your child’s benefit of fluoride in the water). It is Clean your baby’s teeth as soon as best not to offer sweet drinks. • Eat a variety of fresh food to help they appear. teeth with water only. Limit sweet sticky snacks containing provide your children with the vitamins Wrap a damp face washer or gauze Brush at least twice a day (after meals and nutrients they need. and before bed). honey or sugar to meal times. These around your finger and wipe each include dried fruit; fruit bars/strips; • Involve your child when shopping for food, tooth from front to back. Diet muesli bars; sweet biscuits; lollies; and preparing, cooking and serving meals. Clean your baby’s teeth twice a day. A bottle is not necessary after 12 chocolate. • Make meal times an enjoyable family Diet months. Offer health snacks between meal experience by sitting together without distractions such as television and toys. Introduce a cup between six to eight Encourage your child to drink tap times such as fresh fruit pieces with Don’t make meal times too long — months. water each day (this provides the yogurt; cheese and dry biscuits; benefit of fluoride in the water). It is chopped vegetables; and sandwiches. children lose interest after about 20 Offer your child only cooled boiled best not to offer sweet drinks. minutes. water, breast milk or formula. Oral checks Limit sweet sticky snacks containing • Offer your children a variety of Dental check-ups start with toddlers. Bottles are not necessary after 12 honey or sugar to meal times. These healthy foods and allow them to eat months. include dried fruit; fruit bars/strips; At the three-and-a-half Maternal and to appetite. Some days they may be Do not add sugar or honey to your muesli bars; sweet biscuits; lollies; and Child Health visit, your child’s oral hungrier than other days. Most children baby’s food or dummy. chocolate. health will be reviewed. will eat what they need even if it seems they barely eat at all. Oral checks Offer healthy snacks between meal Further information times such as fresh fruit pieces with • Avoid forcing children to eat foods. You At the eight month Maternal and Visit the Dental Health Services yogurt; cheese and dry biscuits; Victoria website at should encourage a taste but don’t be Child Health visit, your baby’s oral chopped vegetables; and sandwiches. upset if they refuse. health will be reviewed. http://www.dhsv.org.au/oral-health- Oral checks resources/fact-sheets-and-tip-cards/ • Always start the day with a healthy Oral health between 12 and 18 breakfast; some ideas include porridge At the 12 and 18 months Maternal months To make an appointment at your local or wholegrain cereal with milk, fruit or and Child Health visit, your child’s oral Maternal and Child Health Centre, Cleaning teeth yoghurt, wholemeal or grainy toast with health will be reviewed. contact Council’s Service Centre on cheese, eggs or baked beans. Start to brush your child’s teeth 9524 3333. • Limit foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat. Things to enjoy occasionally include biscuits, cakes, pastries, pizza, Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2013 bought burgers, fried foods, potato chips, fruit juices, soft drinks and lollies. Glen Eira City Council’s Immunisation Service is Parents please note: The Australian Childhood offering immunisation sessions for four-year-old children Immunisation Register recommends that all • Water is the best drink! Offer water in 2013. These immunisations are recommended to be childhood vaccinations are completed by four years. with meals and snacks and remember given just prior to a child’s fourth birthday. If your child is not vaccinated by four years and one to pack a water bottle when you go out. All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation month they will be considered overdue and you will For further information and ideas on will receive a free show bag. Face painting, balloons receive reminder letters from Council. healthy eating, visit: and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained. • raisingchildren.net.au Saturday 1 June Wednesday 3 July Saturday 3 August • betterhealth.vic.gov.au 9.30am–11.30am 4pm–6pm 9.30am–11.30am Food in the first 12 months Bentleigh Bayside Bentleigh Bayside Carnegie Library and Glen Eira City Council in partnership Community Health Community Health Centre Community Health Gardeners Road 7 Shepparson Avenue Gardeners Road with Bentleigh and Caulfield Community Bentleigh East Carnegie Bentleigh East Health Services is providing free information sessions about food in the first 12 months. Glen Eira City Council A Maternal and Child Health nurse and Bentleigh Bentleigh East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East dietician will discuss the latest guidelines about infant feeding. For bookings, please contact your maternal and child health glen eira news | may 2013 | p12 nurse or call 9524 3403. library news

A guide to healthy eating Dreamtime Storytime Wednesday 29 May, 11am Four-year-old Library news Carnegie Library kindergarten 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie 2015 enrolment Book Chats — Jane Austen and As delightful a creature as ever Join Eva Jo Edwards of the Mutti Mutti reminder friends: historical fiction appeared in print tribe for a collection of traditional Tuesday 14 May — Caulfield Performed by Lise Rodgers indigenous stories, songs and dance to Glen Eira City Council operates Library, corner Glen Eira and Tuesday 21 May, 7pm–8pm mark National Reconciliation Week. a central enrolment system for Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield 13 community based Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette Storytime provides parents with a Thursday 16 May — Bentleigh wonderful opportunity to introduce kindergartens within the Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Library, 161 Jasper Road young children to the joys of reading municipality. Roads, Caulfield Bentleigh and a range of magical stories. After Parents wanting their child to Monday 20 May — Carnegie This delightful one act theatrical the session, children have time to select attend four-year-old kindergarten Library, 7 Shepparson Avenue performance is based on Jane Austen’s their own picture books to borrow and in 2015 are reminded that Carnegie letters and the text of Pride and enjoy with the family at home. enrolments open on 1 May 2013. Prejudice. This is a special event to Tuesday 21 May — Elsternwick For those families that are short of time, Children whose birth dates fall mark this year’s 200th anniversary of Library, 4 Staniland Grove book bags are available to borrow from between 1 May 2010 and the publication of Jane Austen’s most Elsternwick the desk. 30 April 2011 are eligible to famous novel. Beautifully costumed attend kindergarten in 2015. All sessions are held from 2pm to and elegantly staged, this is a must see Suitable for preschool children aged 3pm. production for all those who love Jane three to five. Applications are taken in date of receipt order from 1 May 2013. Join our Book Chats sessions during Austen’s novels and the Regency style. Applications will not be accepted May where we will be discussing A free event but bookings are essential. prior to 1 May 2013 historical fiction. This year marks the Book at any Glen Eira library, online 200th anniversary of the printing of at library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact Enrolment forms are available Pride and Prejudice — one of fiction's 9524 3623. from your local kindergarten, all-time favourites. We will be online at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au discussing why Jane Austen and other or by contacting Council’s authors of the time are still popular Service Centre on 9524 3333. today. An application fee of $17 applies. E-book starter sessions No bookings are required. Three-year-old kindergarten Refreshments provided. Are you interested in learning more enrolments are taken directly about e-books and e-readers? Join one by the kindergartens and do not of our e-book starter sessions: influence when enrolling for Wednesday 29 May four-year-old kindergarten. 10.30am–11.30am Please note: kindergarten programs are also offered in Carnegie Library (Training Room) community and privately owned 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie long day care centres, early Wednesday 29 May learning centres, and kindergarten 7pm–8pm centres. Families Caulfield Library (Training Room) interested in securing places in those services Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn should contact them Roads, Caulfield GLEN EIRA directly. CITY COUNCIL

Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie National Simultaneous Storytime Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale Wednesday 22 May, 11am Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena Ormond • St Kilda East Carnegie Library, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Cut this out now! Elsternwick Library, 4 Staniland Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ Avenue, Elsternwick Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story, STEEL FRAME but he keeps getting interrupted WINDOWS by characters from other stories (KM) — a pirate, a queen and even some • Old winders repaired and serviced monsters! • Windows unstuck • Locks To get a chance to tell his story, he has • New winders supplied and fitted to convince the others that they are in • Old stays converted to winders the wrong book! 30 years experience Join us and 380,000 children at more on-site service only than 2,000 locations across Australia as we share the story The Wrong Book by Acorn Winder Nick Bland and help promote reading and literacy. Replacements www.windowwinders.com.au 0418 312 615 Telephone: 9882 5966 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn

glen eira news | may 2013 | p13 arts and culture news

Glen Eira City Council Art Gallery, Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Exhibitions Phone: 9524 3333. Opening times: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm–5pm. Free admission.

100 Years of Australian exhibition will again acknowledge Kate Just — The Texture of Her Master of Arts from RMIT. She has been Watercolour the important role played by local Skin a lecturer in art at VCA since 2005 Presented by Without Pier Gallery collectors in supporting the arts. 31 May–16 June and has exhibited extensively including Curator: Diane Soumilas at Auckland Art Fair, the Kunsthalle in Until 5 May The Texture of Her Skin is the Krems, Austria and contemporary art Without Pier Gallery will showcase the culmination of a studio-led PhD at gallery Daine Singer. diversity and talent of the watercolour Monash University by artist Kate Just. The exhibition comprises more than Recently a survey exhibition of Just’s medium by Australian artists in its major knitted works was held at forthcoming exhibition. five major bodies of sculptural and installation works produced between Ararat Regional Gallery entitled Kate This year, for the first time, Without 2010 to 2013 exploring skin’s relevance Just: The Knitted Work 2004–2011. Just Pier Gallery will exhibit collectable to subjective and multi-layered visions has held international residencies at and contemporary paintings from of the female body. KREMS AIR in Austria (2011) and some of the best names in Australian the Australia Council Residency in watercolour. Just presents a wide range of tools, Barcelona (2012). As the recipient of a faux archaeological relics, armours and British Council Realise Your Dream Award, A Private View: Art Collecting in knitted second-skins that translate the City of Glen Eira Just will travel to London this year to a complex, overlapping and accruing undertake a public knitting project. Just 9–26 May sense of touch, identity and belonging is represented by Daine Singer. Blurring the notion of private and through skin. Researched and produced public, this exhibition will celebrate around the world on residencies in the vision of local art collectors and New York, Barcelona, Madrid, Vienna, Krems and Melbourne, the works their desire to share their collecting Polixeni Papapetrou passion with the wider community. The reflect Just's sustained engagement with exhibition will showcase the richness Olympia as Lewis Carroll’s Xie Kitchin diverse visual representations of the and diversity of art collecting in the as a Chinaman (off duty) 2003 body. City of Glen Eira through a fascinating Type C photograph Just holds a Bachelor of Science selection of international, Australian and 105 x 105 cm (Filmmaking) from Boston University, indigenous art. Courtesy of the artist and Nellie a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Kate Just, VENUS 2011–2013 First staged in 2010, this year’s Castan Gallery — Private Collection Victorian College of the Arts and a Cardboard, tape, twine 116 x 500 x 23 cm Photo by Clare Rae Glen Eira Storytelling Festival

My Brother Jack GLEN EIRA The Glen Eira Storytelling Festival will and much more will make Glen Eira CITY COUNCIL celebrate storytelling through writing, Storytelling Festival the hottest calendar Awards 2013 film, visual art, music and performance. event of 2013. This year’s event will take place at Full details of the Festival will be The 2013 My Brother Jack Awards are open to people who live, work or various venues across the municipality included in the June edition of Glen Eira study in the City of Glen Eira and offer prizes for short stories and poetry from Monday 17 June to Sunday 30 News. in Primary, Junior Secondary, Senior Secondary and Open categories and photography in Youth and Open categories. The winners will be June. For further information, contact announced at an awards ceremony on Sunday 30 June, which will coincide Readings, performances, workshops, Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 with the closing of the annual Glen Eira Storytelling Festival at Glen Eira short film screenings, children’s or email [email protected] Town Hall. StoryTime sessions, author talks How to enter Short story and poetry entries 1. All entries are received online only at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Connect/Arts_and_culture/My_Brother_Jack 2. Short story or poetry must be presented as a doc, docx or pdf file. Turn laundry day into laundry hour choose, 3. The entrant’s name and address must not appear on the entry. 4. The entry must be typed double space. 5. A separate entry form for each entry is required. Photograph entries: All entrants are asked to submit a photograph that captures a story relating to life in Glen Eira and must be uploaded to the My Brother Jack photographic awards or My Brother Jack photographic youth awards facebook page where viewers will vote for their favourite entry. If you do not have access to facebook, you may email your entry to [email protected] and the photo will be uploaded on your behalf.

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glen eira news | may 2013 | p14 youth news Introducing the 2013 iMusic Youth Leadership Team Glen Eira Youth Services recently The groups made their own music provided a one-off music recording through the use of the studio The Youth Leadership Team is a group and participate in a public speaking program, iMusic. This program was instruments computer program to of dynamic young people who have a workshop. based on the existing music recording create digital music. They also learnt keen interest in leadership and local Over the course of 2013, the Youth program Plugged In, with the program the basics of setting up the recording youth affairs. Leadership Team will organise and being adapted to better suit the needs studio to record their own work, The program allows young people facilitate local youth events in Glen of young people with mild intellectual mixing and mastering recordings so the opportunity to enhance their Eira such as the Youth Art Expo as well disabilities. that they could take their creative leadership potential by building their as the Battle of the Bands. They will also With the assistance of sound engineer work away with them. skill set and providing them with advocate for a local cause which they Tom and local music therapist Helen, This program helped the participants opportunities to experience all facets will identify through scoping the needs groups were able to engage in the learn new skills and engage in a local of leadership and advocacy. of their local communities. program to develop their love of support service. As part of the program, they receive Youth Services is looking forward to music and learn new skills. training in event management, working with the 2013 Youth Leadership occupational health and safety Team.

Kate Just, VENUS 2011–2013 Cardboard, tape, twine 116 x 500 x 23 cm Photo by Clare Rae Sound engineer Tom (right) helping youths to develop their love of music and learn new skills. Photo: Bree Cross.

The Youth Leadership Team of 2013: Back row: Pranav, Trent, Andrew, Nathan. Middle: Nophakhun (Geng), Faye, Fletcher. Front row: Noa, Katie, Cassi. Absent: Dhananjay. Photo: Tanya Fughs. Soul Sessions Youth Services provides a range of different curriculum based programs in local schools that focus on positive VHS to DVD personal development. The Soul Parent information evening Video Tapes & Film to DVD Sessions program is a self-development Audio Tapes & Records to CD On Wednesday 10 April, Glen Eira Mistakes are opportunities to learn program for young women and men. Transfers from only $25 Youth Services hosted another engaging If a child thinks they didn’t do well at The program consists of a variety of parent information evening with guest something because they lack intelligence, different workshops that cover a wide Update Digital presenter Dr Andrew Fuller. they give up. When they can see they are range of topics including: Call 0412 525 444 The night was a great success with the on a pathway of improvement they persist. • life skills; 262 McKinnon Rd McKinnon Glen Eira Theatrette at capacity and Mistakes are an essential part of learning. • self-esteem; (near cnr Jasper Rd) guests being treated to an entertaining Parents can help children to learn that www.updatedigital.com.au and informative talk on the topic of when you make a mistake all it means • body image; Emotionally Intelligent Parenting. is that you haven’t learned how to get it • health issues; and right yet. Andrew shared insight into helpful • job ready. language that parents can use with their Talk about your role models Youth Services recently hosted a six OUTDOOR children and how to use more positive Talk about the people you admired as a week Soul Sessions program at a local IMPROVEMENTS language. kid. Explain why they have been important. high school and participants said the Complete Landscaping Services. Parents found the session insightful. Talk about the everyday heroes who have program was highly valuable. Paving & Block Construction. inspired you. "I learnt tangible ideas which can be “The youth worker's presentations Decking, Screens, Fences. used straight away at home with the Andrew said that focusing on noticing, were really engaging and informative. Instant & Synthetic Grass. kids,” said one parent. commenting on effort and emphasising I really enjoyed the interactive aspect Toppings, Pebbles, Mulches. For those who were unable to attend the power of having a go, are the most of the sessions where we broke Planting, Irrigation, Tanks. the evening here are some key insights powerful ways parents can set kids up out into smaller groups to further Quick Makeover Specialist. from Andrew’s presentation: for success. discuss the theme of the session,” one Free Quote & Design Service. participant said. Praise effort more than ability For further information and resources, oi visit Andrew’s website As always, these sessions provide a Tell your kids that they are geniuses but 0431 073 918 www.andrewfuller.com.au great opportunity for young people they don’t know it yet. It’s good to know to connect with youth workers and that your parents think you are wonderful. To stay informed about upcoming to gain a greater understanding of the Then focus most of your comments on parent information evenings, please additional support they can access effort. For example, you really worked hard email [email protected] through Glen Eira Youth Services. at that well done!

glen eira news | may 2013 | p15 recreation news

Open Space Strategy update Outdoor training — stay fit Council is currently in the process this winter of updating its Open Space Strategy With the cooler weather upon us to assess your level of fitness and have for the municipality. The Strategy will and the possibility of rain about, it is them design a program that is suitable guide the future provision, design and tempting to stay indoors. However, for you. management of public open space Council encourages residents to stay Fitness equipment is available at the over the next 10 to 15 years. Open active this winter by using the fitness following parks: space includes public parks, gardens, equipment located in various Glen Eira reserves and urban squares. parks. • Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh East (Melway 68 K12) Thank you to everyone who The fitness equipment is available at completed the survey that was any time and guidelines on how to use • Caulfield Park, Caulfield North delivered with the February edition the equipment are displayed on nearby (Melway 59 C12) of Glen Eira News — this will help signs. • Centenary Park, Bentleigh East form the development of a draft Open These self-guided signs are well (Melway 78 A3) Space Strategy. In the coming months, illustrated and carefully worded to make • Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Council will be consulting with the the experience of using this equipment Murrumbeena (Melway 69 A9) community on its draft Strategy and a breeze. The equipment is conveniently this will provide opportunity for a • EE Gunn Reserve, Ormond (Melway located close to the walking tracks and 68 E7) detailed response. provides users with the opportunity If you have any questions about to undertake various exercises while • Halley Park, Bentleigh (Melway Council’s Open Space Strategy, walking or running around the park. 77 E3) contact Recreation Services on Open space includes public parks, Please note: if you haven’t been a • Hodgson Reserve, Bentleigh 9524 3333 or email gardens, reserves and urban squares. regular exerciser or are unsure on (Melway 77 F1) [email protected] Photo: Housemouse. how to approach a training program, • Koornang Park, Carnegie (Melway consult your doctor or a fitness trainer 68 H6) Moorabbin Cricket Club — an Access Unlimited success Nearly five years ago Council’s As word of mouth got around, whereby all players are encouraged to Access Unlimited officer contacted numbers started to improve in the be involved in some way in the the Moorabbin Cricket Club to see second season. all-abilities program. if it was interested in running a small Four years on, the club has more than Once the initial apprehension barriers cricket program for people with 40 players aged 12 to 62. The club were broken down, the club’s culture a disability. Although the club had has also produced two home-grown shifted to one of inclusiveness, where mainstream coaching qualifications, no players that have been selected in the every player is an equal and valued one had any experience in working Victorian Vikings member of the club. Once this with people with a disability, but the All-Abilities Cricket Team. occurred, volunteer numbers became club accepted nonetheless. So what’s the key to Moorabbin abundant and recruiting no longer At the first all-abilities training session, Cricket Club’s success? The answer became an issue. there were more coaches than players is very simple — it established a For further information on this and by the end of the season, the club genuine program that focuses on program or Access Unlimited, contact could only field seven players in the inclusive practices and attitudes. Council’s recreation access officer on lower functioning format tournament Strong support by the committee has 8290 1185. called Ten Over Tonk tournament. also permeated throughout the club

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