Glen Eira City Council October 2013 Volume 188
Empowering young women to feel safe — B.A.M news Community Safety Month Children’s Festival B.A.M (Body and Mind) is a girls’ only self-defence and emotional awareness program focused on engaging females through learning basic self-defence techniques and hosting Sustainable Gardening group discussion about a range of topics. Photo: On Location Photography. Program Springtime Music
len Eira Youth Services is There have been some great group important for young females to be Ghosting a program for young discussions as well as some fun aware of their surroundings. females aged 14 to 25 years. B.A.M moments as the girls tried their Self-defence and self-protection
(Body and Mind) is a girls’ only hand at developing their skills and should unfortunately be a priority regulars self-defence and emotional techniques in self-defence. for women. Library News awareness program focused on B.A.M participant Ashleigh said the “The media has highlighted recent Arts News engaging females through learning program has been very beneficial so cases where women have been Business News basic self-defence techniques and far. attacked at night coming home from hosting group discussion about a Youth News “I have learnt how to avoid and work or from being out with family range of topics. get myself out of tricky physical and friends. Recreation News Council started the B.A.M program situations,” Ashleigh said. “This can be prevented by avoiding earlier this year and it has been a Youth Worker Natalie Alford said being alone or walking in badly lit great success. B.A.M has been a great experience areas but unfortunately, this is not Physically, women may not be as not only for the girls participating, always possible,” Cr Hyams said. strong as they would like to be so but for the workers involved. The “I think B.A.M is a great way for girls being aware and being able to handle energy and excitement from the girls to learn real-life practical self-defence yourself in unforeseen circumstances has been contagious and there are techniques. The program also provides is extremely important. high hopes that many other young the opportunity to meet new people.” Participants said they enjoyed the women will engage in the program. For further information about this physical components of the program Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams program or to book, contact Youth but also valued the relationships they said he welcomes the introduction Services on 9524 3676 or email developed with the youth workers. of the program and thinks it is [email protected]
Seniors Festival
Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East • Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East news
Council now collects e-waste through your Mayor’s column kerbside hard rubbish collection Did you know 98 per cent of e-waste is • faxes; Guidelines apply. To book, contact recyclable? E-waste contains a range of • laptops; and Council’s Service Centre on materials including plastic, lead, copper, 9524 3333 or visit gold platinum and rare earth materials. • DVD players. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and book online. With analogue TV signals being switched Please note: residents are responsible Collection is complete within four off in December, in order to keep for removing private or confidential data working days. using your analogue TV, you may need from any equipment left out for recycling. new equipment such as a set-top box. Further information about how to switch to digital TV can be found at As part of Community Safety Month, www.digitalready.gov.au/how-to-switch Glen Eira City Council will host Any residents wishing to dispose a number of events and activities, of old TVs or e-waste, should note including a safety forum for that Council now collects electronic residents, child car restraint safety equipment (e-waste) for recycling as checks and Responsible Service of part of its free kerbside hard rubbish Alcohol training for sporting clubs. collection. You will also be able to dispose Every household is entitled to three free, of any unwanted medicines on-demand hard rubbish collections from at Council’s Service Centre your nature strip each financial year. throughout the month, so please Materials collected: take advantage. • televisions; Further details about Community Safety Month can be found on page • computers; With analogue TV signals being switched off in December, you may three. need new equipment such as a set top box in order to keep using your • printers; The Victorian Seniors Festival kicked analogue TV. Photo: Rob Churchus. off with a magnificent concert at Town Hall. The Festival continues until 9 October and there are still Councillor contacts a number of activities and events CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD TUCKER WARD to be held, including Connecting the Generations and the We’re Grand! Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Margaret Esakoff Cr Jamie Hyams (Mayor) StoryTime sessions. Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 Ph: 9524 3225 and Fax: 9524 3358 Council’s Springtime Music Series will Mobile: 0400 832 270 Mobile: 0407 831 893 Mobile: 0427 319 018 commence on Sunday 6 October [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with an exciting series of free
Cr Oscar C Lobo JP concerts. Prepare to relax in the Cr Mary Delahunty Cr Karina Okotel (Deputy Mayor) spring sun with The Uppbeats, John Mobile: 0427 970 879 Mobile: 0424 479 454 Fleming, Vardos and Wildfire. Details Ph/Fax: 9557 0108 [email protected] [email protected] of performers, dates, times and Mobile: 0417 837 418 locations can be found on page 12. [email protected] A major survey exhibition of Cr Thomas Sounness Cr Neil Pilling Cr Jim Magee nationally renowned artist Louise Mobile: 0428 596 951 Mobile: 0428 310 919 Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 Paramor traces the development of [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 0427 338 327 her creative practice and thematic [email protected] concerns from 1990 to 2013. I highly recommend visiting Council’s gallery and taking a look. It truly is an exhibition not to be Glen Eira City Council missed. Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 1300 555 727 or www.iprelay.com.au Further details about the survey Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn National Relay Service: A phone then enter 03 9524 3333 exhibition can be found on page 12. Roads Caulfield solution for people who are deaf or Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 The exhibition to commemorate PO Box 42, Caulfield South have a hearing or speech-impairment, Email: [email protected] the 100th anniversary of the Victoria 3162 TTY dial 13 36 77 or Speak and Listen Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au declaration of the City of Caulfield is on at the Caulfield Library at Town Hall until November 4, so Disclaimer pop in to see some fascinating Deadlines The information in this publication is of a general nature. memorabilia from Council’s history. The deadline for the next edition (November) of Glen Eira News is Wednesday The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a Finally, with the end of the winter 2 October for delivery 28 October to 1 November (weather permitting). complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any sports season and the start of the Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions summer season, I congratulate all contained herein. The deadline for the December 2013 edition of Glen Eira News is Wednesday teams that won their competition 30 October for delivery 25 November to 29 November (weather permitting). Copyright© Glen Eira City Council 2013 finals and wish all those about to The copyright for all material in this document is the property start playing, all the best for an For advertising and Community Diary enquiries, contact 9524 3333. of Glen Eira City Council (unless otherwise noted). Other enjoyable and successful season. To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, PO Box 42, Caulfield South than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or Cr Jamie Hyams Victoria 3162 or email: [email protected] transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Mayor Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. glen eira news | october 2013 | p2 news
October is Community Safety Month Community
Glen Eira City Council is partnering with For further information about Be medicine wise during column other community agencies, to present community safety or any of the activities Community Safety Month free workshops and events to highlight listed below, contact Council’s Service Throughout October, a medical Speaking up for our City safety and improve the health and Centre on 9524 333. Bookings are waste disposal unit will be located in wellbeing of the local community. essential and can be completed online Council’s Service Centre to provide Elsternwick Plaza lease on at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or by Limited places are available for each community members with a means agreed session so you’re encouraged to book contacting the Service Centre on to safely dispose of medicines that early. 9524 3333. have past their use-by date or are no Glen Eira City Council and landowner VicTrack have agreed Free Workshops longer being used. This activity recognises that while on a long-term lease to occupy Healthy ageing — preventing falls medicines make a significant Elsternwick Plaza — next to Tuesday 8 October Council presents a practical and informative talk on contribution to the treatment and Elsternwick Railway Station. A secure lease now provides Council Caulfield Park Pavilion falls prevention. This seminar offers an opportunity to prevention of disease, they have the have some of your questions answered and learn how potential to cause harm through tenure to commit resources and 2pm–4pm to resource the services available in the community. accidental poisoning or medicine consult the community about the Afternoon tea will be provided. misuse. They can also damage the park’s upgrade and long-term use. Responsible Service of Alcohol training for sporting clubs environment if they are disposed incorrectly; such as down the sink, Wednesday 23 October Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training provides toilet or in rubbish bins. Engaging our community Glen Eira Town Hall — people with the knowledge and awareness necessary to serve alcohol responsibly. Light refreshments provided. Be medicine wise and dispose of HR Awards Caulfield Cup Room all expired, unwanted or unused Council was a finalist in two 7pm medicines safely. categories at the Australian HR 4 Steps for Life CPR training for community groups Awards held on Friday 6 September Tuesday 29 October Ambulance Victoria in Sydney. The categories were Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Glen Eira Town Hall — will conduct two free training sessions for Employer of Choice (Public Sector Caulfield Cup Room residents to assist in and Not-For-Profit). 10am–11am building awareness and The Australian HR Awards bring Thursday 31 October confidence in CPR. together industry leaders to A free resource kit celebrate excellence in the HR Glen Eira Town Hall — containing a DVD and profession, recognising individuals, Caulfield Cup Room training aids will be Belt up and stay safe teams and companies for their 7pm–8pm provided to participants. Seatbelts have been proven to reduce outstanding achievements in Light refreshments the amount of injuries a person may people management. provided. encounter in a road crash. Environment Advisory All drivers and passengers must Committee wear a seatbelt or appropriate Are you interested in assisting Protect your children online • not to send a picture of themselves restraint (including children, elderly Council’s Environment Advisory Children access the internet for to someone they do not know; and pregnant women). Drivers must Committee? ensure all passengers are properly entertainment, research, school • never place a full profile and picture Council is seeking to appoint up restrained. assignments and to communicate. of themselves anywhere on the to four new external members: In doing so they can also, often internet. If using a Facebook page Seatbelts have been a legal fixture in • One environment professional. unknowingly, place themselves in risky or similar, ensure your child blocks Victorian cars since 1970 and have This role would suit someone situations by: everyone's access to the page and reduced the risk of serious or fatal involved in the area of only allows friends to have access; injury by 50 per cent. Throughout the • giving out personal details environmental sustainability; and about themselves to people or • never give out personal information years, technology has advanced to • Up to three general community organisations they don’t know; including their name, home address, ensure seatbelts operate effectively. Audible seat belt reminders are representatives. These roles • posting unsuitable information online; phone number or school; and valuable devices that encourage all would suit an active member of • never arrange a face-to-face meeting • agreeing to meet people they’ve only occupants to wear their seat belts. In the Glen Eira community with with someone they have chatted ever met online, without speaking to recent years, nearly 20 per cent of all an interest in environmental with on the internet. a parent or carer; fatalities on Australian roads involved sustainability who also • sharing passwords; To help guard privacy, children should the lack of a seatbelt being worn. understands the role and be encouraged to ask a parent or carer function of Council. Children from birth through to • using online games or virtual worlds before they give anyone on the internet 16 years must be fitted with properly To apply for these positions, for people over 18 only; and their personal details. Once information adjusted and fitted child restraints. contact Council’s Service Centre • accessing inappropriate or illegal is posted online, it is very difficult to There are legal requirements for the on 9524 3333 or visit material. remove. restraint being the right size for the www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Not all internet users will experience For further information and advice, visit child, properly adjusted and fastened, Applications close 5pm Sunday problems. However, ensuring children www.cybersmart.gov.au as well as correctly fitted to the 3 November. understand these risks and have vehicle. the knowledge to be cyber safe is Please note: these are volunteer When fitting a baby or child restraint important when accessing the internet positions. follow the manufacturer's instructions at home, school and in public places. or, better still, have it fitted at an The Australian Communications and accredited child restraint station or Media Authority suggest advising your book a car restraint check at one of children: the two sessions Council is holding in October, to ensure you have installed your car seat correctly.
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CEO’s column Celebrating children in Glen Eira Thank you to Children’s Week is an annual event Animals on the move: farmyard Balloon creations all those who that celebrates childhood with a animals Watch Balloonist Alana create completed diverse range of events and activities Ever wanted to meet your favourite different sculptures from 10am the survey on organised at national, state and local animal up close? Children will have to 12pm in the library forecourt. open spaces levels. the opportunity to touch, feed, Children will have the opportunity to earlier this From 19 to 27 October, Glen Eira City hold and see some friendly farm ask Alana to create a special sculpture year. Council will celebrate Children’s Week animals, including rabbits, calves, to keep. The responses by hosting a range of free activities and lambs, roosters, ducks, piglets, goats, Beautiful bookmarks are contributing entertainment for all children within chooks, guinea pigs, geese, turkeys and the community. chickens. Using reclaimed materials make your to the own individually designed bookmark development of a new draft Open Children’s Festival Playgroup Victoria Play Days to take home. Suitable for children Space Strategy which is scheduled Saturday 26 October mobile van three to seven years of age. to go to the community for 9.30am–12.30pm A variety of art and craft play Storytelling consultation later this year. experiences for children will be Among other things, the Strategy Carnegie Library and Community available. Parents will also be able to Come and join our special StoryTime will aim to provide a scientific Centre, 7 Shepparson Avenue, find out information about the value in the Children’s Library from basis to seek higher rates of Carnegie of playgroups and how they can access 11am to 11.45am and listen to fun contributions from property Council will host a free Children’s Festival a playgroup in their local area. animal stories, songs and rhymes. developers. at the Carnegie Library and Community This session is suitable for preschool children. It will also propose projects for Centre. Activities will include: creating and improving open space, especially in those areas which are deficient. Glen Eira currently has the least amount of open space per person of any municipality in Melbourne. While this stems largely from not having the flood plain of a river, creek or foreshore, it needs to be addressed. The Open Space Strategy has the potential to change Glen Eira and make major improvements for residents. When the strategy goes to consultation, your input would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew Newton Council will celebrate Children’s Week by hosting a range of free activities and entertainment for all children Chief Executive Officer within the community. Photo: HM Group. A focus on mental health Glen Eira City Council’s Maternal and mother and family. At the four week Glen Eira Mothers' Support To find out more about Council’s Child Health (MCH) Service is a free MCH visit, our focus is on maternal (GEMS) Maternal and Child Health Service, service available for all families with health and wellbeing and this visit GEMS is a program provided by Glen contact 9524 3333. children from birth to school age. includes screening for depression. This Eira MCH service that offers support to Additional support is also available by We offer10 Key Ages and Stages visits screening can be completed at any visit mothers who are experiencing difficult contacting: provided by MCH nurses working from and is supported with information and times with their baby. GEMS can assist Maternal and Child Health Line 13 22 29 an evidenced based framework. Our linkages to important support services. mothers who may be overwhelmed by MCH nurses are registered general Additional support is also available the demands of motherhood, are not nurses and midwives with additional through our Enhanced and Outreach enjoying their baby as much as they qualifications including a graduate or MCH services. hoped, or feel anxious or depressed. masters in child, family and community Our Enhanced MCH service nursing. Keeping abreast of mental This program is staffed by MCH nurses health issues is a key part in our role. Staffed by highly experienced MCH working in our MCH program who have This is achieved through initial studies, nurses, our Enhanced MCH service is additional qualifications and experience in ongoing professional development and provided in addition to the Universal the area of infant/parent mental health. clinical supervision. MCH service. It provides a more YUMI intensive level of support to families What support is available? with more complex needs. YUMI is a facilitated playgroup Our universal MCH service provided in partnership with Bentleigh Our groups Community Health Services.The focus Awareness of the impact of mental New parent groups are available for of the group is to create an environment health, including postnatal depression all first time parents. These groups that welcomes women who may be (PND) on mothers, children and the are offered over a six week period, feeling emotionally vulnerable, and to family, has increased significantly in facilitated by our MCH nurses and focus provide them with a safe and supportive Council’s Maternal and Child recent years. Each MCH visit focuses on building parenting confidence and space for play and interaction with their Health Service is a free service on the health and wellbeing of the child knowledge, offering parenting support children. available for all families with and the health and wellbeing of the and fostering community connections. children from birth to school age. glen eira news | october 2013 | p4 news
Free energy A call for all gardeners Do you grow your own food? Registration should be done online at saving installations Grow local indigenous plants? Keep www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/sustainable_ chickens? garden You will be asked some for Glen Eira Council is proud to launch its questions about your garden, your Neighbourhood Sustainable Gardening interests and how Council should households Program for residents in Glen Eira. contact you. Information will only be used for the purposes of running the Installation of free energy saving Gardens that have (or are planning to Sustainable Gardening Program. products including lights, door and have) sustainability features such as a chimney draught seals, standby vegetable patch, an area to grow fruit For further information, contact Council’s power controllers, and water and trees, local indigenous plants, a compost sustainability education officer on energy efficient showerheads are or worm farm or chickens can join the 9524 3333 or [email protected] now available to Glen Eira residents Program. thanks to the Glen Eira Energy Saving Registered gardeners will receive a Program brought to you by Glen Eira welcome pack including a sign that can City Council and Energy Makeovers. be attached to their fence, and will Unless a household has received be emailed regular updates on local these products before, they are events (run by Council and community Cleaning out? eligible for products that are suitable groups) and locally specific gardening Book a free hard for their home. To participate, information. households will need to sign a form rubbish collection The Program is designed to tap into to confirm that they agree to have and build on the passion, knowledge • Get rid of old or unwanted the products installed and to assign and skills of residents as gardeners and items at a time that’s convenient the rights to create Victorian Energy managers of open space. for you. Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) to Energy Makeovers. Households, schools, businesses and • Every household is entitled to other properties can register their three free, on demand e-waste, Energy Makeovers staff will attend gardens. hard rubbish and bundled your house wearing a black branches collections each coloured polo shirt carrying the financial year. Energy Makeovers logo. They will also carry a photo identification Green waste service is now accessible for • Council will collect up to four badge that they will show to you at cubic metres of rubbish in each the door. tenants, owners and commercial businesses collection. The products are available at no Did you know that if you place your at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au (search Guidelines apply. To book, charge because their installation green waste in the general waste bin, it green waste). contact Glen Eira City Council’s qualifies for the creation of VEECs ends up in landfill? Here it decomposes Service Centre on 9524 3333, More than 40 per cent of Glen Eira Monday–Friday, under the Government’s Victorian to release methane, which is a strong households now recycle their green Energy Efficiency Target program. greenhouse gas that is 21 times more 8am–5.30pm and waste which is converted to compost, Tuesdays, 8am–7.15pm Energy Makeovers is registered to potent than carbon dioxide. mostly for use on broad acre farms create VEECs from eligible activities or visit Council’s fortnightly green waste around Melbourne. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au GLEN EIRA under this scheme, which they then CITY COUNCIL service is now available to all businesses Whether you are a tenant or the owner sell to energy retailers in order to and residents that use a Council be able to offer the products and of the property, you can order a green garbage service (whether you are the waste service from Council. Contact installation to you for free. Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East ratepayer or a tenant), for a once-off Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 To book an installation, contact fee of $55. There is no annual charge. Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au (search Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon Energy Makeovers on 1300 788 776 Orders can also now be placed online for green waste). Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East or go to http://www.energymakeovers.com. au/energy-savers.html Council has contracted with Energy Makeovers to provide the services. Third annual Communities Working All dealings with Energy Makeovers will be confidential and Energy Makeovers will abide by the same Together Conference privacy obligations that Council has in relation to the information Glen Eira City Council invites all which draws upon existing community based community development provided to them by residents who not-for-profit community strengths to build stronger, more and how it can benefit their use the service. organisations to a free and exciting sustainable communities, while a organisation; networking conference at Glen Eira range of local community groups • be able to identify existing Town Hall on Wednesday will provide snapshot presentations non-financial assets within their 13 November. of how they turned their idea into a community; and reality. The Communities Working Together • have contributed to a Glen Eira Conference will provide valuable The Communities Working Together asset map. information to encourage and Conference is an opportunity for empower communities to use the community organisations to form Places are limited, so book early to assets in their community to become connections with each other and be avoid disappointment. Bookings close more self-sustainable and get the inspired. Friday 8 November. most out of what they’ve got. By the end of the half day conference, For further information or to book, Renowned key note speaker Peter participants will: contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Kenyon will explore the concept of • have an understanding of asset asset based community development www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
glen eira news | october 2013 | p5 news News in brief GESAC: 50 metre pool hours Sustainability workshops • what plants to choose to attract Council will run a short presentation extended Glen Eira City Council will host the birds and butterflies; on how to make great compost, at The outdoor 50 metre pool at Glen following free community workshops • indigenous bush foods; and Caulfield Primary Schools fete on Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre on sustainability during October. Sunday 27 October, 724 Glenhuntly • how to create a cottage garden Road, Caulfield South. (GESAC) changed from winter to For further information and to with indigenous plants. summer operating hours from the With a simple heap, you can recycle RSVP, contact Council’s sustainability Setting up a worm farm start of the September school holidays education officer on 9524 3333. most of your organic household and (Saturday 21 September). Presented by My Green Garden's garden waste and enrich your garden’s Transforming your garden with Maria Ciavarella soil at the same time. The new hours of use are: indigenous plants Monday 11 November For further information on the fete, Monday–Friday: 6am–7.30pm Presented by St Kilda Indigenous 7pm–8.30pm contact Caulfield Primary School on Saturday–Sunday: 7am–6.30pm Garden's David Sparks 9523 7932. Carnegie Library — Boyd Room The eight lane, Olympic size 50 metre Monday 14 October For more information and helpful tips pool is the perfect facility for lap 7pm–8.30pm 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie regarding composting (including get rid swimming or cooling off with family Carnegie Library — Boyd Room Do you want to: of smelly compost), go to and friends in the heat. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au (search 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie • Reduce the amount of waste in Graffiti removal your wheelie bin? composting tips). Prompt removal of graffiti is often the Indigenous plants are native species Have you tried riding to work? which occur naturally in a local area. • Reduce the use of artificial best deterrent. Glen Eira City Council fertilisers in your garden? Ride to Work Day encourages people to encourages residents and traders to Indigenous plants have adapted to the local conditions and may be more • Have access to an unlimited supply commute to work by bike and will be remove graffiti from their properties held on Wednesday 16 October. promptly. To assist, Council provides suited to the soil and local climate. of natural fertiliser and liquid soil Glen Eira residents and traders with Once established, indigenous plants conditioner? Participating in the Day provides the personal graffiti removal kits available generally require less maintenance and If you answered yes to any of these opportunity to have fun and experience free of charge from Council’s Service watering than many exotic species. questions, you should consider a worm the health, financial and environmental Centre. Indigenous plants provide habitat and farm. benefits of cycling. If you are frustrated by sitting in traffic then why not think Glen Eira City Council also continues food for native fauna including birds, Worms living in a worm farm will eat mammals, insects and lizards. about cycling as a better way to get to to assist residents by removing organic household scraps including work? graffiti from the title boundary of Come and learn about: fruit and vegetable matter (except private property (both residential and onions and citrus fruits); human hair; Council’s transport strategy — Towards • what the indigenous plants of the Sustainable Transport 2011–2014 and commercial), which is visible from a sandbelt area are; newspaper or cardboard; and tree public place. Requests are referred to a matter such as leaves — reducing the Council’s Bicycle Strategy 2010 seek to priority list for consideration. • how to plant indigenous plants and amount of rubbish we send to landfill. facilitate and promote cycling. care for them; Requests to remove graffiti from Composting tips — making black For further information, visit private property can be made through • how to select the right plants gold www.ride2work.com.au Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. for shade, sun and screening neighbours; Making your own garden compost is a lot easier than most people realise.
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Battle of the Bands — Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams congratulating Sports Club Breakfast — Cr Jim Magee, guest speaker Robert Quiney, winner Beneath the Lies. Photo: Miki Boneh. Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams and Cr Thomas Sounness. Photo: Rob Churchus.
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Caulfield Library Victorian Seniors Festival refurbishment Staying As part of Glen Eira’s Seniors Festival, Both sessions are free but bookings are In November, works will commence connected the library is offering seniors the essential. Book at any Glen Eira library, to refurbish Caulfield Library. The Join the library email newsletters opportunity to improve their internet online at library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or improvements will include new carpet, skills at these two seminars: contact 9524 3623. and keep up-to-date with the latest painting, signage, soft furnishings, news and events. Cybersecurity for seniors We’re grand! Stories to enjoy with updated study areas and new You will receive a monthly Friday 18 October, 11am–12.30pm grandparents technology including wi-fi, e-readers and iPads. e-newsletter directly to your email Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, Grandparents are invited to attend address — it’s easy to join and it’s Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn the libraries’ We’re Grand! StoryTimes. Caulfield Library will be closed on free. Roads, Caulfield Share stories together that connect the Wednesday 6 November and will generations. This is the perfect event re-open Saturday 30 November while By subscribing, you can find out This presentation will assist you in for grandparents, parents and young these works are taking place. about: using the internet in a confident and children to enjoy together. Elsternwick Library’s opening hours • what programs for adults and secure manner. The talk will discuss the children are coming up; various scams and frauds that target Bentleigh Library will be extended during the month of older Australians and provide simple 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh November to assist the community to • the latest books; tips on keeping your personal and Tuesday 8 October, 2pm access local library services. • what’s new at the libraries; financial information safe online. Thursday 10 October, 11am Elsternwick opening hours — • reading with your child; and November Social networking for seniors Carnegie Library • special promotions. Monday 10am–6 pm Wednesday 23 October, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Sign up at the library customer 2pm–4pm Wednesday 9 October, 11am Tuesday 10am–8pm service desk or online at Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, Friday 11 October, 11am Wednesday 10am–8pm library.gleneira.vic.gov.au Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Elsternwick Library Thursday 10am–8pm Roads, Caulfield Cut this out now! 4 Staniland Avenue, Elsternwick Friday 10am–6pm Are you interested in social networking Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ Saturday 10am–4pm as a way to keep in contact with family Wednesday 9 October, 11am and friends? Would you like to be on Caulfield Library Sunday 12pm–5pm STEEL FRAME Facebook but don’t know where to Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn For further information, contact WINDOWS start? This seminar will explain the Roads, Caulfield Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. (KM) different types of social media tools Thursday 10 October, 11am • Old winders repaired and serviced with a focus on the basics of Facebook • Windows unstuck • Locks for beginners. You will also learn how Free. No bookings are required. • New winders supplied and fitted to set up an account, how to post OUTDOOR • Old stays converted to winders messages and photos and how to use IMPROVEMENTS the privacy settings. 30 years experience Complete Landscaping Services. on-site service only Paving & Block Construction. Decking, Screens, Fences. Acorn Winder Instant & Synthetic Grass. Toppings, Pebbles, Mulches. Replacements Planting, Irrigation, Tanks. www.windowwinders.com.au Quick Makeover Specialist. Free Quote & Design Service. 0418 312 615 oi Telephone: 9882 5966 0431 073 918 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn Bestsellers available at Glen Eira libraries Looking for a great book to read? Our libraries now have 20 copies of each of the top bestsellers available for loan. Get started with this selection: • The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith • Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger • Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn • Inferno by Dan Brown • And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini • Mistress by James Patterson • First Sight by Danielle Steel • Burial Rites by Hannah Kent • Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser • The English Girl by Daniel Silva
glen eira news | october 2013 | p7 Glen Eira Seniors Festival Glen Eira’s Seniors Festival — it’s your time! The 2013 Victorian Seniors Festival runs Date: Wednesday 9 October Date: Wednesday 23 October Israeli dancing works the mind and from 6 to13 October. In conjunction Time: 2pm–4pm Time: 2pm–4pm the body and is a lot of fun. with this event, Glen Eira City Council Venue: Carnegie Library Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — Date: Thursday 17 October will run its Seniors Festival during the Cost: Free Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Time: 1pm month of October. Bookings: Essential Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Council invites residents to celebrate Contact: 9563 0971 or book online at Cost: Free Club: U3A Glen Eira by joining in the many events on offer. library.gleneira.vic.gov.au Bookings: Essential Venue: Caulfield Senior Citizens Events include concerts, information Fifty Shades of Midlife — an Contact: Any Glen Eira library, visit Centre, 8 Cedar Street, Caulfield sessions, physical fitness activities, information session library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact Line dancing — exercise while multicultural events and more. Glen Eira City Council in conjunction 9563 0971. dancing to a variety of great country The Festival aims to encourage those with the Jean Hailes Centre is pleased and popular songs. No dance partner aged 55 years and over to stay to present Fifty Shades of Midlife — an Community events — needed. active and get involved in their local information session on menopause, mood physical activities Date: Thursday 10 October community through a series of free and and more. Time: 1pm–4pm low cost activities and events across the Date: Thursday 10 October Club: DJ Coakley East Bentleigh Senior municipality. It’s your time! Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm Active seniors Citizens Club,1 Derry Street, Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — Bentleigh East Council events Caulfield Cup Room, corner Glen Eira Date: Friday 18 October Preventing falls for healthy ageing and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Time: 12.15 pm Cost: Free This practical and informative talk aims Club: Ormond Senior Citizens Club Bookings: Essential 2 Newham Grove, Ormond to assist with the prevention of falls. Contact: Council’s Service Centre on The seminar offers an opportunity to 9524 3333 Date: Thursday 24 October have some of your questions answered Time: 1pm–4.30pm and learn how to resource the services Be Strokesafe — an information Club: KG Putt Senior Citizens Club available in the community. session for seniors 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh Date: Tuesday 8 October Glen Eira City Council in conjunction Square Dancing Time: 2pm–4pm with The National Stroke Foundation is pleased to present Be Strokesafe — an Date: Thursday 24 October Venue: Caulfield Park Pavilion Time: 9.30am–12pm Balaclava Road, Caulfield information session for older adults to raise awareness in preventing stroke. Club: KG Putt Senior Citizens Club Cost: Free 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh Bookings: Essential by Monday Date: Friday 11 October 7 October Time: 10am–12noon One of the best ways to live a long and Zumba isn’t just for the young, it’s Contact: Council’s Service Centre Venue: Caulfield Park Pavilion healthy life is through regular exercise. a great way for older adults to get in shape too. 9524 3333 Balaclava Road, Caulfield Here are some of the most popular We’re Grand! Stories to enjoy Cost: Free and readily available forms of exercise Date: Sunday 6 October with Grandparents Bookings: Essential for older adults in Glen Eira. All these Time: 11am Contact: Council’s Service Centre on activities are free during the Victorian Club: Ormond Senior Citizens Club, Grandparents are invited to attend 9524 3333 2 Newham Grove, Ormond the library’s We’re Grand! StoryTimes. Seniors Festival. For further information, Share stories together that connect the Cybersecurity for seniors contact Council’s healthy ageing officer Indoor bowls is a low impact, generations. This presentation will help you use on 9524 3333. therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness and co-ordination. 2pm, Tuesday 8 October — the internet in a confident and secure Croquet is a wonderful form of Bentleigh Library manner. The presenter will discuss exercise for both the mind and body. Date: Saturday 19 October various scams and frauds that target Date: Thursday 31 October Time: 12pm–3.30pm 11am, Wednesday 9 October — older Australians and provide simple Club: Gladys Machin Senior Citizens Elsternwick Library Time: 10.30am–2.30pm tips on keeping your personal and Venue: Caulfield Park Sports Club, Club, 8 Cedar Street, Caulfield 11am, Wednesday 9 October — financial information safe online. Balaclava Road, Caulfield North Date: Monday 21 October Carnegie Library Date: Friday 18 October Date: Tuesday 8 October, 10am–1pm Time: 12.30pm–3pm 11am, Thursday 10 October — Time: 11am–12.30pm and Sunday 13 October, 1pm–3pm Club: KG Putt Senior Citizens Club, Bentleigh Library Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — Venue: Elsternwick Croquet Club, 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh 11am, Thursday 10 October — Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and 27 Parkside Street, Elsternwick Date: Wednesday 23 October Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Caulfield Library Cost: Free Time: 12pm–3.45pm Cost: Free Club: DJ Coakley East Bentleigh Senior 11am, Friday 11 October — Bookings: Essential Bookings: Essential Carnegie Library Contact: Minn or Keith 9578 4774 Citizens Club Contact: Any Glen Eira library, visit 1 Derry Street, Bentleigh East Cost: Free library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact Ballroom dancing — modern, new Bookings: Not required 9563 0971. vogue and Latin American Tai chi is the perfect exercise for those who are looking to improve their Antiques road show with Lester Social networking for seniors Enjoy a delightful afternoon of dancing balance, flexibility and strength. DeVere Want to try social media but don’t at Town Hall as you take to the floor with the Caulfield Over 50s Dance Date: Monday 7 October Have you ever wondered what know how to start? Come to this Time: 10am that long held family item might be seminar which will cover the different Group. You don’t need to attend with a dancing partner. Single seniors are most Club: KG Putt Senior Citizens Club, worth? Bring it along to our antiques types of social media and demonstrate 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh road show for a free appraisal. The the basics of Facebook. You will learn welcome. always popular antiques valuer, Lester how to set up an account; how to post Date: Monday 7 October Date: Monday 14 October Time: 12.30pm–2pm DeVere returns to Glen Eira with his messages and photos; and how to use Time: 12.30pm–3.30pm entertaining and informative talk. privacy settings. Club: DJ Coakley East Bentleigh Senior Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — Citizens Club Strictly one appraisal per person. Auditorium 1 Derry Street, Bentleigh East
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Tennis is an excellent avenue to Dinner dance — join us in celebrating Let’s Connect over an evening of Bridge and Mind Sports Festival improve your fitness and to meet and traditional Italian dancing and singing. fun Keeping fit and active includes keeping socialise with other seniors in your The Italian Pensioners Club of Kingston Let’s Connect invites residents to a your brain active. The Victorian Bridge local area. Wattle Tennis Club is a social invites residents to join a dinner dance multicultural evening. Try out table Association will give seniors an tennis club and invites residents to take celebration of Sicilian culture and enjoy tennis, bowling, cards, backgammon, and opportunity to explore a variety of part and enjoy its open day. Open to all, a performance by members of Sicilia billiards. Tea and coffee, falafel roll and ways they can do this when it hosts from tennis novices to those wishing to Nostra. cake will be served. the Bridge and Mind Sports Festival in get back into the sport. Saturday 12 October Wednesday 16 October conjunction with the Glen Eira Chess Refreshments provided. Club; Bentleigh Scrabble; and Melbourne 7pm–11.30pm 5pm–9.30pm Tuesday 8 October Venue: East Bentleigh Senior Citizens Go Club. Sessions will cover a variety 9am–3.30pm Venue: Moorleigh Community Village Centre of different mind sports — including Venue: Wattle Tennis Club — Room 11 1 Derry Street, Bentleigh East cryptic crosswords, bridge, chess, Bentleigh Recreation Reserve 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East Cost: $5 Scrabble, Go, — and will encourage Arthur Street, Bentleigh Cost: $20 per person Bookings: Essential all participants of any skill level to try Cost: Free Contact: Mina Tadros 0423 780 382 these activities and learn something Bookings: Essential new, or practice something they already Bookings: Not required Spit roast luncheon Contact: Ken 9579 5180 Contact: Vince Vasile 0419 366 471 enjoy. Additional activities will include D J Coakley East Bentleigh Senior urban bush walking and music. Yoga can improve strength, flexibility Chinese Chung Yeung Jie Festival celebrations Citizens Club invites residents to Highlights include: and balance. celebrate the Seniors Festival at Date: Sunday 6 October Glen Eira Chinese Senior Citizens a wonderful afternoon of food, • a cryptic crossword solving Time: 9am–10.30am Club will host the Chung Yeung Jie entertainment, dancing and fun. Come workshop with David Astle; Club: Ormond Senior Citizens Club, or The Double Ninth Festival. All along and enjoy a spit roast luncheon • learn the world’s greatest card game 2 Newham Grove, Ormond residents are welcome to enjoy this plus entertainment provided by the — bridge; wonderful event with oral and written ladies marching group. Date: Monday 14 October materials explaining this festivity. Also • Giving Go a try; and Time: 6pm–8pm included will be a ballroom dancing Saturday 19 October • try board and strategy games for all Club: KG Putt Senior Citizens Club, demonstration, exercise dances, a tai chi 11.45am levels including chess and Scrabble. 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh Venue: Bentleigh East Senior Citizens demonstration and refreshments that Friday 11 October Table tennis has been shown to include chung yeung guo. Centre 1 Derry Street, Bentleigh East 10am–4pm strengthen your brain through its Sunday 13 October (activities will conclude at 4pm, emphasis on hand-eye co-ordination. Cost: $10 1pm–3pm Bookings: Essential hospitality will be provided until Date: Wednesday 23 October Venue: Caulfield Senior Citizens 4.45pm) Time: 9am–12pm Contact: Gwen Brown 9579 4573 Venue: Victorian Bridge Association Centre (club) or 9570 4917 Club: DJ Coakley East Bentleigh Senior 8–10 Cedar Street, Caulfield 131 Poath Road, Murrumbeena Citizens Club Cost: Free (donations welcome) Seniors marvellous Melbournians Cost: $49 or $90 for two people 1 Derry Street, Bentleigh East Bookings: Essential by 6 October walk — Brighton General includes a light lunch Contact: Ms Janet Tan 0400 858 322 Cemetery Bookings: Essential Community events — Join the Brighton Cemetorian Contact: Laura Ginnan 9530 9006 or Nadezhda Russian Concert and organisation which will host an [email protected] multicultural events dancing historical walk of Brighton General Nadezhda Russian Senior Citizens Italian Senior Citizens luncheon Cemetery. The tour is an opportunity Club invites residents to join them in to visit the memorials of several The Italian Senior Citizens Group a wonderful afternoon concert and marvellous Melbournians including of Moorabbin invites residents to a dancing provided by the Russian Senior conductor, George Marshall-Hall, delicious three course Italian lunch and Citizens Choir. who arrived in 1891 to take up entertainment. Light refreshments will be served. Melbourne University’s Ormond Chair Monday 7 October of Music and went on to establish Sunday 13 October the University’s Conservatorium of 11.30am–3.30pm 4.30pm Music; George Morris, Rutherglen’s Venue: Moorleigh Community Village Venue: Caulfield Senior Citizens pioneering vigneron and engineer David Centre 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East McClelland who worked on a number 8 Cedar Street, Caulfield South of significant projects including the Cost: $8 (members) Cost: Free construction of the new MCG stands in $10 (non-members) Bookings: Not required the 1930s. Contact: Larisa Pasika 9527 3912 Bookings: Essential Tuesday 8 October An Italian style get together Contact: Gina Famularo 9557 5133 10am Glen Eira Italian Pensioners and Senior Venue: Brighton General Cemetery Citizens Club will host an afternoon Corner Hawthorn and North Roads, with an Italian inspired lunch, coffee, Brighton East cake, enjoyable conversation and games (Enter via North Road meet at the including bingo and billiards. office) Wednesday 16 October Cost: $8. Refreshments provided 12pm Bookings: Essential Venue: Ormond Senior Citizens Contact: Lois 9558 4248 or Centre www.brightoncemetorians.org 2 Newham Grove, Ormond Cost: Free Bookings: Essential Contact: John Ferraro 9557 8486
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MEETINGS AND CLUBS The Moorabbin Historical Society Glen Eira City Choir will perform The Handmade Show is held on the Please note: due to the high will open Box Cottage museum in Joyce Best of Broadway on Sunday 6 October third Saturday of each month and the volume of submissions we receive, Park, Jasper Road, Ormond on the last in the Auditorium at Glen Eira Town second Saturday in December from entries must be submitted Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Hall from 2.30pm. Tickets are $25, $22 10.30am–3.30pm at St Anthony's Parish monthly. Only submissions Contact: 9557 3488. for concession and $20 for a group of Hall, corner Grange and Neerim Roads, received each month will be Moorabbin Softball Association five or more. Carnegie. published. is taking expression of interests from Contact: 0423 129 371. Contact: 0423 727 607. players wishing to participate in the Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Wattle Tennis Club will be holding For a list of deadlines, email summer competition commencing in is hosting a free health and wellbeing an open day on 8 October. Come and [email protected] October. Located at Bailey Reserve, workshop during November. enjoy a game and barbeque lunch. All Bentleigh East. Meditation, tai chi, healthy eating, ages welcome. Australian Plants Society South Contact: 9570 1412 or aromatherapy and more offered. Contact: 9579 5180. East Melbourne Region meets on [email protected] Contact: 9578 8996 or visit Waverly Communicators meets the first Tuesday of each month from Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club, gealc.org.au on the second and fourth Tuesday of 8pm at Hughesdale Community Centre, 26–28 Gerald Street, Murrumbeena Glen Eira Artists Society is taking each month from 7.45pm at Bendigo corner Poath and Kangaroo Roads, welcomes people of all ages to join its applications for its fourth annual Paint in Bank Meeting Hub, 436 Neerim Hughesdale. Guest speaker and light members at 5.30pm on the first Friday the Park Day which will be held on Road, Murrumbeena. Learn to speak supper provided. of every month from November to 10 November. confidently. Contact: 0405 511 190. April to play barefoot bowls. Cost is Contact: 0402 349 131 or visit Contact: 9576 8790 or 9578 1947. Bentleigh Club Social Bowls takes $10 for non-members. www.gleneiraartistssociety.org place every Wednesday and Saturday Ormond Tennis Club in Foch Street, Konnichi Wa from Caulfield COMMUNITY afternoon from 1pm, beginning Ormond invites you to join Wednesday Primary School is holding a Japanese 12th Caulfield Scout Group, 5 October. night social tennis from 7pm. Cost is and multicultural fete on 27 October Elsternwick currently has vacancies Contact: 9578 1660. $5 for non-members. Light supper from 10am–5pm at 724 Glenhuntly for cubs aged seven to 10, and needs Bentleigh Bayside Parkinson’s included. Road, Caulfield. Come and experience adult volunteers to assist on Tuesday or Support Group meets on the Contact: 9579 0451. the heart of Japan at Caulfield. Thursday nights during school terms. fourth Monday of each month from Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club The Friends of Karkarook Park are Contact: 0488 314 572 or visit 1.30pm–3.30pm at Bentleigh Bayside meets on the first Monday of each holding an Open Day on 12 October www.12thcaulfield.asn.au Community Health, Gardeners Road, month from 10am at Bentleigh RSL, from 11am–1pm at Karkarook Park. Bentleigh East. 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh. Visitors Activities include demonstrations, Friends of Caulfield Park Contact: 9571 9548. welcome. colouring competitions, guided nature Christmas Community Choir Bridge for Beginners is holding a Contact: 9557 6778. walks and performances. All welcome. is calling for singers. The Choir will perform on 1 December as part of the 20 week course for people over 55, SE Suburbs Permaculture Group Contact: 9557 2562. Caulfield Park Bandstand Concerts series. starting on 11 February 2014 from meets on the fourth Saturday of each McKinnon Primary School is Six rehearsals in the weeks leading up 1pm. U3A membership is $45 which month from 3pm at Joyce Park in the holding an inaugural Chinese Festival to the performance will be held on allows for up to five different courses. barbecue area. on 26 October from 12pm–9pm. The Sunday afternoons from 20 October. Contact: www.gleneirau3a.org.au Contact: Festival will commence with a grand Contact: 0417 032 437 or Carnegie Rostrum Club practices [email protected] opening ceremony with lots of colour, [email protected] public speaking every first and third dancing and Chinese cultural displays Monday of each month from 7.15pm EVENTS including the famous Chinese Dragon Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre in the Boyd Room at 7 Shepparson Dance. is offering computer and iPad classes Coatesville Uniting Church will (beginners to advanced); digital Avenue, Carnegie. Music Lovers’ Society is holding a hold its annual fete on Saturday 19 courses; MYOB; Intro to Business Contact: 0404 813 806. concert on 12 October from 8pm at October from 9am–2.30pm, corner of Administration; career choices; ESL; and Friends of Caulfield Park are Ewing Memorial Uniting Church, corner North and Mackie Roads, art and writing classes. holding a free community concert on Coppin and Burke Streets, Malvern East. Bentleigh East. Contact: 9578 8996 or visit 6 October from 2pm at the Bandstand, Admission: $22 Senior, $18 pensioner, www.gealc.org.au western end of Caulfield Park featuring Coatesville Primary School $13 student, $50 family and free for Bayside Swing and the Crazy Misfits. Diamond Jubilee Carnival will members. Murrumbeena House three-year- Other concerts will be held on be held Saturday 23 November from Contact: 9822 7292 or 0435 997 037. old activity group has vacancies for 12pm–7pm, at Mackie Road, Bentleigh Term 3 and 4. Sessions run 10 November, 2 February, 2 March and The Girrawheen Seniors Tea East. There will be silent auctions, rides 12.45pm–3.15pm. Cost is: $205 per 6 April. Dance will be held at Koornang and market stalls. child, per term. Contact: 0417 032 437. Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Contact: 0423 698 198. Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group Bentleigh Organ Music Club will Road, Murrumbeena on 3 October offers weekly classes in drawing, perform an evening of chimes and bells from 1pm to 3pm. Cost is $10 (includes Outdoor Play Group, part of the watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics. by the Ringspiration Handbell Choir on light lunch and live entertainment). Home Education Network, meets every Contact: 9563 7621 or 7 October from 8pm at Coatesville Contact: 9596 0347 or email second Monday of the month from www.gecartgroup.com.au Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Road, [email protected] 12pm at Caulfield Park. Kids Magic Life Program is open Bentleigh East. Cost is: $10. Contact: to ages three to nine. The program Contact: 9528 2539. outdoorhomeschooling.webs.com encourages children to express themselves through music, theatre and dress-ups. Contact: 0413 373 996. Life Activities Club Bentleigh Inc. Special four-year-old immunisation sessions 2013 offers social activities for seniors such as table tennis, card games, music and Glen Eira City Council’s Immunisation Service is Parents please note: The Australian Childhood dine outs. offering immunisation sessions for four-year-old children Immunisation Register recommends that all Contact: 9557 2562. in 2013. These immunisations are recommended to be childhood vaccinations are completed by four years. given just prior to a child’s fourth birthday. If your child is not vaccinated by four years and one All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation month they will be considered overdue and you will will receive a free show bag. Face painting, balloons receive reminder letters from Council. and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained.
Saturday 5 October Wednesday 6 November Saturday 7 December 9.30am–11.30am 4pm–6pm 9.30am–11.30am
Bentleigh Bayside Carnegie Library and Carnegie Library and Community Health Community Health Centre Community Health Centre Gardeners Road 7 Shepparson Avenue 7 Shepparson Avenue Bentleigh East Carnegie Carnegie
Glen Eira City Council Bentleigh Bentleigh East Brighton East Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Gardenvale Glen Huntly McKinnon Murrumbeena Ormond St Kilda East glen eira news | october 2013 | p10 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 Closing date Where Draft Walking Strategy Comments Friday 8 Online via Have Your Say. A link to the site is available from November Council’s consultation page. Email your comments to [email protected] Mail your comments to: PO Box 42 Caulfield South, 3162 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. Draft Open Space Strategy Elsternwick Plaza Redevelopment Immunisation sessions Bentleigh Bayside Community Wednesday 20 November 1pm–2.30pm Tuesday 12 November 6pm–7pm and Health and 5.30pm–7.30pm Tuesday 3 December 6pm–7pm Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East Wednesday 11 December 1pm–2.30pm Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Saturday 19 October 9am–11am and and 5.30pm–7.30pm Health Centre Wednesday 9 October and Thursday DC Bricker — Princes Park Corner Royal and Rosedale 24 October 5.30pm–7.30pm Beech Street, Caulfield South Avenues, Glen Huntly Saturday 16 November 9am–11am Monday 28 October 9.30am–11.30am Wednesday 23 October and Wednesday 13 November and 9.30am–11.30am and Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 November 5.30pm–7.30pm Monday 25 November 9.30am–11.30am November 9.30am–11.30am Carnegie Library and Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium McKinnon Public Hall Community Centre (entry via Glen Eira Road) 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Monday 7 October 9.30am–11.30am Wednesday 16 October 1pm–2.30pm and Monday 11 November and 5.30pm–7.30pm Tuesday 8 October 9.30am–11.30am and 9.30am–11.30am Tuesday 19 November 9.30am–11.30am
glen eira news | october 2013 | p11 arts news Summer events 2013–14 — Exhibitions Glen Eira City Council Art Gallery, Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, call out for Caulfield. Phone: 9524 3333. Opening times: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday participation 1pm–5pm. Free admission. Louise Paramor: Emporium assemblage Top Shelf and more recently, the Glen Eira City Council will host several outdoor and A Survey exhibition 1990–2013 monumental sculpture Panorama Station 2012 community events over the summer season and we 27 September–3 November commissioned by Southern Way for the Peninsula invite the community to be involved. We are seeking Link Freeway at the Eastlink interchange in 2012. participation from individuals, schools, community This survey exhibition of nationally renowned artist groups, retailers and service providers who live, work Louise Paramor traces the development of her Curator: Diane Soumilas or study in the City of Glen Eira for the following creative practice and thematic concerns from 1990 Public programs events. to 2013, featuring sculptures, paintings and collages A floor talk by artist Louise Paramor is scheduled Carols in the Park will be held on Sunday 8 December sourced from major public gallery and museum on Sunday 13 October at 2pm. at Bentleigh Hodgson Reserve, Arthur Street, collections and private collections throughout Australia. Louise Paramor will provide a fascinating overview Bentleigh. We are seeking participants for: of her career, discussing key aspects of her practice. Louise Paramor has been experimenting with • choirs, music groups, entertainment and Glen Eira City Council Gallery. performers for the afternoon stage; found objects and ephemeral materials for more than two decades and has achieved considerable Free admission. • running of children’s activities; recognition for their transformation into distinctive • food stalls; and and innovative works that challenge conventional • art/craft/gift marketplace stalls. readings of everyday detritus in contemporary life. Her assemblages and ephemeral installations All retailer and community group stalls must be are created from recycled domestic and industrial relevant and in the spirit of the festive season. remnants, evoking concerns with the everyday, Party in the Park — Under the Stars will be held on transience and mass consumption. Paramor delights Saturday 18 January at Packer Park, Leila Road, in elevating found materials and consumer items Carnegie. Food vendors are invited to participate in salved from market emporiums, hard rubbish and this event. second-hand shops into powerful works embedded Party in the Park will be held on Sunday 16 February at with references to urban and domestic life and Princes Park, Hawthorn and Bambra Roads, Caulfield history. South. Participation is sought for running of children’s Louise Paramor’s work is represented in major activities and food stalls for this fun family event. public gallery and museum collections including Party in the Park and Pet Expo will be held together the National Gallery of Victoria, Heide Museum on Sunday 2 March at Allnutt Park, Wheatley Road, of Modern Art and Monash University Collection, McKinnon. Participation for this dual event is sought Monash University Museum of Art. She has received Louise Paramor for: numerous sculpture awards and public commissions Wild Card # 1 (Snake) 2013 including the prestigious 2010 McClelland Award, • food vendors; Plastic, fiberglass McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery for her 122 x 230 x 48 cm • pet-related retailers and service providers; and Collection of the artist • pet training clubs and associations, especially for demonstrations. Expressions of interest in participating can be completed on Council’s website www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/eventsEOI
Party in the Park 2013 — Under the Stars. Photo: Lee Illustrations. Louise Paramor Louise Paramor Cineplex Elite 2011 Wild Card # 5 (Panda) 2013 Plastic Plastic, fiberglass 145 x 68 x 40 cm 246 x 75 x 115 cm Collection of the artist Collection of the artist glen eira news | october 2013 | p12 arts news Springtime Music 2013
Welcome spring with a series of free musical Europe and Asia and with a repertoire ranging from ZAZU presents a colourful and energetic afternoons in some of Glen Eira’s most beautiful high-classical to jazz standards, they will entertain and performance of rhythm, movement and song inspired parks. delight you in the picturesque surrounds of Halley by the party music of Africa, Latin America and the Bring a blanket, a picnic and your family and friends, Park. Caribbean. They combine jazz and contemporary for an afternoon of music and merriment. music with African drumming and dancing to create a new fusion of uplifting tribal beats and rich, melodic All performances are acoustic and take place from flute and song. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. For further information, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. The Uppbeats Sunday 6 October Caulfield Park Balaclava Road, Caulfield Anyone who loves jazz will thoroughly enjoy listening Gee Whiz Kidz to The Uppbeats perform in Caulfield Park. They’ll Sunday 27 October perform a variety of styles including traditional; dixie; Murrumbeena Reserve and contemporary. Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena Always versatile — always entertaining is their Vardos motto! Gee Whiz Kidz is a fun and energetic band which plays a unique brand of folk/rock music especially for Sunday 17 November kids. Their show is lively and interactive and includes Greenmeadows Gardens Moova the Dancing Cow who gets everyone up moo-ving and grooving. (Green Street, St Kilda East) Melway 58 G12 Driven by wild violin playing chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos plays gypsy and traditional music learnt during their travels in eastern Europe. Experience the energetic magic that is Vardos in one of Glen Eira’s most delightful parks.
The Fenians John Fleming Sunday 13 October Sunday 3 November Mallanbool Reserve Springthorpe Gardens Leila Road, Murrumbeena Neerim Road, Murrumbeena Wildfire The Fenians perform hot jigs and reels as they sing traditional Irish ballads. Stand by for fiddle duets John Fleming is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and Sunday 24 November as Felix and Ewen get you out of your seat and songwriter who has spent many years entertaining EE Gunn Reserve crowds all over the world. An Aria and Mo Award up on your feet to the sounds of traditional and Foch Street, Ormond contemporary Celtic tunes. winner, audiences may know him best for his work with the Scared Weird Little Guys. As a solo singer/ Wildfire will play its own brand of up-tempo music guitarist, he covers 60s and 70s classic rock and folk from the 20s and 30s as well as the cooler sounds and 80s and 90s pop classics as well as current chart of Miles Davis. Extremely popular at music festivals material. around the world, Wildfire dares you to enjoy jazz as it was originally intended — acoustic, mobile and enjoyable for all ages.
Artisan Ensemble Trio Sunday 20 October ZAZU Halley Park Sunday 10 November Jasper Road, Bentleigh Centenary Park The Artisan Ensemble Trio offers a vibrant and Bignell Road, Bentleigh East entertaining chamber music experience. The group has performed extensively throughout Australia,
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Business Glen Eira Women’s The BusEd Program — more workshop — Business Network opportunities for small business to Brilliant Blogging improve your Presenter: Sandy McDonald access the skills of tertiary students Glen Eira City Council’s BusEd Program BusEd Program Co-ordinator Sandy Learn why blogging is a powerful and is continuing to grow its links with Brouvalis said often business owners sales potential simple tool that can benefit your educational institutions and offer are unsure about the types of projects business and take your marketing to the Take the time to design and opportunities for Glen Eira business available to support their businesses. implement a sales strategy next level. owners to participate in student “We facilitate this process by talking Brilliant Blogging will deliver insights into Presenter: Elliot Hayes projects to assist their business, whilst them through possible opportunities the extraordinary opportunities that In this workshop you will learn how providing students with the opportunity and the best way to formulate their exist for you online, no matter what to design a sales strategy tailored to to work with a real client. project scope to maximise their chance your skills are. your business that works. You will be Since 2002, the Program has linked of being selected.” This interactive workshop will surprised how fast and simple it is to 340 local businesses with tertiary “The best project outcomes are demonstrate: implement. Your sales strategy, when students who have worked with their achieved when the business has properly designed and implemented, • the best way to position your clients to: taken the time to research and plan can significantly maximise your business online; • develop websites and databases; their project scope. The educational revenues and increase your bottom • how you can build communities and institutions ultimately select projects line. • compile marketing and business clans through blogging; plans; that help the students provide relevant Topics covered in this workshop • why online research is your business challenges and achieve their learning include: • analyse business and IT systems to requirements,” Ms Brouvalis said buddy; support business growth; • how to create a sales strategy for While there is no cost to participate • websites that visitors and search • address business challenges; your business using a simple one engines love; in the Program, the projects are a page plan; • create electronic templates; and collaborative effort between client • why a blog is a serious and valuable • how to effectively test each part • undertake event management. and students, and businesses must be business asset; committed and prepared to invest their of your strategy to see which Council’s BusEd Program has established • how to tell stories your customers time to allow for the best possible parts are more profitable; strong ties with Monash University, (and clans) love to read; outcome. • how to outsource and automate Swinburne University, Holmesglen the management of different • how to turn your visitors into Institute of TAFE and William Angliss Council's Business Development Unit parts of your sales strategy; enthusiastic customers; and Institute, and expects the number of is seeking expressions of interest from • why aligning your purpose and loyal available project opportunities for Glen local business owners for 2014 BusEd • how to implement this with your projects. If you have a project idea that key staff to get them on board; customers to a common story Eira businesses to grow next year. drives a thriving clan. you think would benefit your business • using the key metrics to assess These projects are part of the students’ and you like the what’s working (including Sandy McDonald is the founder of The assessment and run with the academic idea of helping innovative ways on tracking, Clan Makers, WhyYouMustBlog.com calendar over one or two semesters. students gain that don’t require Customer Date: 17 October A client project is usually assigned to valuable industry a small group of students who are Relationship Management Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start experience, software); supported by their teachers or lecturers. contact Council’s Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner While the next intake of projects will BusEd Program • how to use a sales strategy to Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield increase the overall value of your commence in 2014, expressions of interest co-ordinator on business; and Cost: $20 for projects are invited at any time. 9524 3333. • time efficient techniques to get RSVP: 14 October to Council’s Service this work done faster. Centre 9524 3333 About the presenter Dress code: Please wear colour The make and break of your business Elliot Hayes has featured in Business Forming and maintaining winning a competitive and fair operating Review Weekly, he is a sought Upcoming event business relationships environment for small and medium after trainer and consultant in Presenter: Geoff Browne businesses in Victoria by: productivity, time management, Women’s business Small Business Commissioner Geoff • helping prevent business disputes; innovation, sales and marketing. network meeting — Browne has seen first-hand how easy it • resolving business disputes when Date: 11 October grand finale is for a business relationship to derail, they do arise — via low cost Time: 9am arrival for 9.15am start risking high stakes, reputation, money, mediation; and November 21, 6.30pm time and emotional energy. Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner • investigating unfair market practices. Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Glen Eira Town Hall Be proactive and avoid the pitfalls, learn Date: Monday 14 October Caulfield The Plate Spinning Act — for women in the seven characteristics to instill in your business practices — to build, Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start Cost: $30 business strengthen and maintain sustainable Where: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner RSVP: 7 October to Council’s Multi-talented performer and writer, business relationships. Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Service Centre 9524 3333 Jean Kittson is one of Australia’s best Caulfield known and most popular comedians. In A major study of Australian business this final women’s business networking leaders revealed that the most Cost: $30 meeting for 2013, Jean will talk about successful companies (big and small) RSVP: 9 October to Council’s Service her ‘plate spinning’ talents — of life as believe that an integral part of success Centre 9524 3333 wife, mother, daughter and business is their relationship with other woman. businesses. Jean will share her insight and humour The business leaders emphasised regarding the ups and downs, the that successful business-to-business obstacles, the lucky breaks, the relationships are critical to the ongoing preconceptions and the misconceptions success of a business. that she encountered on her journey to The Office of the Victorian Small building her business and her personal Business Commission aims to promote glen eira news | october 2013 | p14 brand into a national success. youth news The Summit Battle of the Bands Youth Leadership Carers Day Out 2013 Are you a carer in Glen Eira or Port On Friday 6 September, Glen Eira City • Crazy Misfits; Phillip? Do you provide unpaid care Council Youth Services and the Youth • The Varieties; Conference 2013 and support to a family member or Leadership Team hosted the annual friend who is an older person, or Battle of the Bands competition. • Midriff Explosion; and Glen Eira City Council Youth Services who has a disability, mental illness or • Beneath the Lies. This year’s Battle was the sixth year will host its first youth leadership dementia? the event has taken place, providing The night was a great success with conference — The Summit — on You are invited to attend a free the opportunity for young musicians more than 150 people attending the Tuesday 22 October. Carers Week event with activities to display their talent and play to a live event and enjoying the local talent on The Summit aims to inspire and and a celebratory light lunch on audience. stage. challenge students to think creatively 15 October to acknowledge the and engage their potential and ability Seven bands took to the stage on the The winners on the night were: valuable contribution made by to make a positive difference by being night, which included: First place — Beneath the Lies active leaders in their schools and carers in our community. • MOSS; Runner-up — Midriff Explosion wider communities. Carers will gain information, advice • Atticus; People’s Choice Award — Moss Keynote speaker, local actor, musician and learn about carer support • The Temporary; and comedian Eddie Perfect will programs while taking time to encourage students by sharing their relax and unwind with pampering journey, experiences and challenges as activities, music, guided meditation leaders in their fields. and much more. Representatives from Young People Places are limited and bookings are Without Borders, Conservation essential. If you have specific support Volunteers Australia, Global Poverty requirements or if you require Project and the Oaktree Foundation assistance with transport or respite, will present as part of the electives please advise us when you book. designed to help students realise they Carers Day Out have a personal role to play in how we develop as a society and that the Tuesday 15 October choices we make in life will make a 10am–1.30pm Beneath the Lies — Max, Mil, Nick difference. Caulfield Park Pavilion, Balaclava Road, Caulfield (Melway Ref: 59 C12) and Anisa. Photo: Miki Boneh. Students will not only be able to hear from key influential speakers and take Entry opposite Holland Grove, near part in electives, but they will also the tennis courts. have an opportunity to meet with To register: organisations displaying volunteer opportunities as part of the services For further information or to book, expo. contact 9076 6111. Glen Eira City Council Youth Services This day of networking, wellbeing is excited to see the potential of and support for carers is funded by student leaders being maximised by Metro Access programs at Glen Eira providing them an opportunity to hear City Council, Port Phillip from inspirational and motivational City Council and the individuals. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Moss — Ignacio, Jobey, Asher and Midriff Explosion — Front: Georgia, GLEN EIRA Southern Region. CITY COUNCIL Eugene. Photo: Miki Boneh. Hanna and Isabelle. Back: Ernie, Owan and Kyle. Photo: Miki Boneh. Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Brighton East Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East Glen Eira Youth Services Plugged In music program Plugged In is a music program for Plugged In runs once a week for nine young people interested in learning sessions during the school term. about the recording process. Held Students gain valuable experience in the recording studio at Council’s and learn how to set-up and run Youth Information Centre, Plugged In recording sessions. The program is is facilitated by local sound engineer free for young people who live, work and musician Tom McEwan who has or study in the City of Glen Eira. more than 30 years’ experience in Limited spaces are available for the the music industry. term four program. For further "Plugged In is an exciting introduction information about Plugged In or to to the music studio world," Tom said. register your interest for the next "it's perfect for young people looking program, contact Youth Services on to take the first step in their journey 9524 3676. into the exploration of the digital recording process." Sound engineer Tom (right) helping youths to develop their love of music and learn new skills. Photo: Tanya Fughs.
glen eira news | october 2013 | p15 recreation news Sports Club Breakfast Recreation Services held its annual abilities throughout the municipality. Sports Club Breakfast on 10 September Gavin discussed the challenges of with attendees declaring it a great engaging children in sport with a focus success. More than 90 Glen Eira on the Active After-school Communities. sporting club representatives attended The program engages primary school the event from a variety of sports children in fun sporting experiences including lacrosse, soccer, Australian with the aim of providing positive Rules football, cricket, softball, bowls, experiences with sport which may tennis and athletics. inspire them to join a local sporting Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jamie Hyams club. opened the breakfast and thanked Robert spoke about his long and clubs for attending. arduous journey to become a national Two guest speakers Regional cricketer representing Australia in test Co-ordinator, Active After-school cricket. Along the way he has become Communities, Australian Sports constant member of the Victorian Commision Gavin Mahony and Bushrangers, Melbourne Stars as well Australian Test Cricketer, Victorian as a number of international domestic Bushrangers and T20 Melbourne Stars teams. Robert Quiney held the attention of Robert concluded by paying homage Guest speaker Robert Quiney held the attention of all club members all club members while addressing the to the local sports club; particularly addressing the value of community sport. Photo: Rob Churchus. value of community sport and praising the hard working volunteers who are their commitment to providing the driving force behind local sport. sporting opportunities to people of all
The Moorabbin NON PR Junior T20 IM IN K A R c Y Cricket Club Cricket in M C OPEN DAY The Moorabbin Cricket Club will L H A be holding a sportsmen's night on I V Come and join us at U3A Moorleigh on Glen Eira N I Saturday 12 October to raise funds E T SE ES Thursday 17 October for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia. Cricket Australia is introducing a F Following the recent diagnosis of new format of the game to Glen 10am to 3.30pm multiple sclerosis in one of the long- Eira. 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East, term players at the club, the club Milo T20 Blast is a new program Ph: 9570 3929 has seen first-hand what effect this www.u3amoorleigh.com.au that has been designed to allow A McKinnon Primary School Initiative disease can have on a person. MS girls and boys (aged seven to 12 Tea & Coffee provided. affects the central nervous system and years) the opportunity to play Retired or over 55? can, to varying degrees, interfere with modified cricket matches in a T20 NEED IT FIXED? the transmission of nerve impulses atmosphere. Give your life inspiration. throughout the brain, spinal cord and History • Science • Philosophy Milo T20 Blast is the perfect Languages • Current Affairs • Music optic nerves. There is an estimated progression for boys and girls Games • Computer Courses • Exercise 23,000 Australians currently suffering who have participated in the MILO Craft • Outdoor Activities • Art from MS. Repairs to all Computers, Monitors, in2CRICKET program, but want Printers & Notebooks. The club initially wanted to raise funds Wireless Broadband & Wired Networks to develop their skills further by Internet & Virus Support for the player and his young family, playing real games before joining On Site or in Our Workshop however the family has graciously traditional junior club cricket. Service Call $77* requested that all funds raised be Sales of All cables, cartridges, parts & most everything The program will commence on *Subject to change – Local area only donated to MS Australia, which will Saturday 26 October at Koornang assist in funding programs to raise Park in Carnegie and run for eight awareness and improve the quality 9571 4801 weeks before Christmas and then 0409 808 808 of life for people with MS across the four weeks in February 2014. 107 Grange Rd Carnegie country. www.nucleuscomputer.com.au Games start at 9am and finish at The fundraising night will be hosted by 10.30am. Bruce Eva from 3AW, and will include some special guest speakers. A sports For further information, visit memorabilia auction and a raffle will http://www.t20blast.com.au/ or be held throughout the evening. Tickets contact Chris Gorrie on are $40 and can be purchased through 0449 774 685. If you are not the club by emailing already involved with a club, you VHS to DVD [email protected] can also visit Video Tapes & Film to DVD http://www.playcricket.com.au/ Audio Tapes & Records to CD and register your intention to Transfers from only $25 participate in the Carnegie T20 Blast Program. Update Digital Call 0412 525 444 262 McKinnon Rd McKinnon (near cnr Jasper Rd) glen eira news | october 2013 | p16 www.updatedigital.com.au