Divercity #63 Jun - Jul 2012

the official newsletter of the city of port phillip | issn 1328-0309 | issue 63 june/july 2012

Avidity hair arrives Make a healthy suggestion Winter wonderfood The Districts turn 100

Message

from the Mayor Welcome to Divercity.

Our cover features students from Avidity, a new hairdressing academy and social enterprise located in a council managed heritage building on Beaconsfield Parade. After many years as a restaurant, this beautifully featured and magnificently located building will now be a stepping stone into training and careers for people who otherwise would have missed out.

Stand for your community Port Phillip council elections will be held on 27 October 2012 and voters of the city will elect their councillors for the next four years.

An information session will be held for all prospective candidates on Thursday 26 July 2012 from 6.30 pm at the St Kilda Town Hall Council Chamber. The information evening will be jointly conducted by Council and the Municipal Association of Victoria. Topics discussed will include: • Who is eligible to stand as a candidate?

• What is local government?

• What is expected of a councillor?

How do I become a councillor?

There is a website sponsored by the Municipal Association of Victoria that provides information about being a candidate – www.standforcouncil.com.au MORE INFO  9209 6589  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/council_election.html

Avidity is one of many local social enterprises.

These are not-for-profit organisations which provide training, support and inclusion opportunities while they get on with business.

Another example is Blue SKYS Media which provides training and work experience while running a professional design studio in South Melbourne.

Who can stand for Council?

With winter chills in the air, it’s timely to consider the situation of the homeless in our community. You are invited to join the annual Homeless Memorial in Peanut Farm on 20 June.

This get-together is both a solemn and uplifting occasion, as we pause to reflect on homelessness while recognising that everybody is part of our community.

The term for a councillor is four years. You may contest any ward in the election. You do not have to nominate in the ward in which you live.

You are also invited to contribute to Council’s new Health and Wellbeing Plan. We want to get your ideas on how to make Port Phillip a healthier, safer and more enjoyable place. There’s a reply form to make giving feedback easier.

To be eligible as a candidate you are required to be an Australian citizen and be on the Council voters’ roll (please note that the voters’ roll closes on Friday 31 August 2012).

You cannot nominate if you are an undischarged bankrupt; your property is subject to control under the law relating to bankruptcy; you are of unsound mind; you are a member of Council staff; or if you been convicted of an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of five years or more.

Nominations for councillor close on Tuesday 25 September 2012 at 12 noon.

Matching owners and dogs Congratulations to all the readers who entered the match and win competition in the last Divercity. Everyone received a Pooch Pouch Club bag and a map of off leash parks. To satisfy your curiosity, here are the owners with their loveable puppies!

Megan & Sacha

Ideas from the community, such as more street parties, Linking Neighbours and more community gardens, were successful outcomes from the existing Council health plan. It will be interesting to see what ideas will become part of the new plan.

With Council elections on 27 October, now is the perfect time to make sure that you are on the voters’ roll (the details of how to do this are on page 12). Together with the Municipal Association of Victoria, Council is also hosting an information session for would be councillors on 26 July.

Tina & Ariel

Debbie & Georgie Peter & Olympia

Mayor Cr Rachel Powning, City of Port Phillip Holly & Ghost

The City of Port Phillip respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Wilam Clan of the Boon Wurrung.

We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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Gemma & Keith

A draft domestic animal management plan is likely to be released for public consultation on 13 June for 4 weeks. Visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay to tell us what you think about domestic animal management.

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Krystal is sailing for gold All eyes will be on local girl Krystal Weir as she represents Australia at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Women’s Laser Radial.

‘I grew up down on Elwood Beach with my family. My dad Frank is a keen yachty and as a family we spent our weekends down at Elwood Sailing Club. He bought my sister and I a boat called Seatiger and that was pretty much the end of my time spent playing in the sand,’ says Krystal.

Krystal now trains out of Sandringham Yacht Club which is the state’s training base for the Victorian Institute of Sport, where the conditions may help her get that edge over competitors.

‘The conditions have always been tough in Melbourne as we are known for big breezes and big waves.

‘The Olympics are in a venue called Weymouth, three hours south of London. The conditions are similar to Melbourne with a large open bay, rolling waves and windy conditions.’

FOLLOW KRYSTAL’S PROGRESS  www.krystalweir.org

Your move for the environment The countdown to the London Olympics has begun. It’s a time when the world unites in friendship; we put our differences aside and aim high.

Your Move is a free community fun sports and games event…with a Port Phillip green twist.

Race in wheelchairs, sumo wrestle, run with the world on a spoon, compete in a handball competition, step back in time for a game of quoits or skittles, bring your bike to learn basic maintenance and repair skills, pedal yourself a milkshake or even a song on our bike-powered electricity generators.

Lots of prizes are up for grabs, including footballs signed by St Kilda AFL players, organic fruit and veggie boxes, worm farms, ecoshopping vouchers and heaps more. It’s all happening in the St Kilda Town Hall auditorium on Thursday 31 May, 4 – 7 pm. It’s free for all-ages and there is secure, undercover bike parking at the entrance.

GET MOVING FOR THE PLANET  Sustainability team 9209 6548  www.enviroehub.com.au This EnviroEvent marks World Environment Day 2012.

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Less litter on beaches The volume of cigarette butts and glass on our beaches has dropped since the introduction of Council’s ‘no cuts, no butts’ anti-litter campaign.

Statistics from the second year of the campaign show the total amount of glass found on beaches decreased by nearly 50 per cent.

Last summer’s campaign focused on educating the public about keeping Port Phillip’s beaches free from glass and cigarette butts.

Beach rangers were out on the beaches three days per week for the entire summer, collecting data, interviewing visitors and conducting promotional activities for the campaign.

Mayor Cr Rachel Powning said the Council is extremely pleased with the results. ‘This is a fantastic example of the community working together to take action,’ she said.

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contact

details

Information, requests, questions or feedback Telephone 9209 6777 Fax 03 9536 2722 SMS 0432 005 405 Email assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au Internet eservices.portphillip.vic.gov.au If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired please use the National Relay Service (www.relayservice.com.au).

TTY users can call 133 677, then ask for ASSIST – Port Phillip – 03 9209 6777 Speak and Listen users can call 1300 555 727, then ask for ASSIST – Port Phillip – 03 9209 6777 Or visit ASSIST in person Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5 pm St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda South Melbourne Town Hall 208 – 220 Bank Street, South Melbourne Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Translations For a translation please call the Council’s Language assistance interpreter service:

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divercity 63 Audio recordings of Divercity are available on the Council’s website and on CD from a Port Phillip library. CDs are delivered to 200 vision-impaired residents every issue.

Information included in this magazine is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

June/July 2012 Editor: Greg Day gday@edunity.com.au Next deadline: Friday 22 June for Aug/Sept Writers: Reece Marks, Kathryn McGrath and Greg Day. Design and Production: Mediation Communications Feedback: divercity@portphillip.vic.gov.au Divercity is printed on recycled paper

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The Districts celebrate a century not out The South Melbourne District Sports Club is celebrating its centenary with the launch of their official history Blood, Sweat, ‘n Cheers. Author and local resident Dr Robert Grogan shares some of the highlights of a century of local sport.

Origins – Up there with Cazaly While the Club ostensibly began in 1912, its origins go back to the 1890s when it was known as Pembroke Juniors. It did not have a regular home ground until the mid 1930s when it was granted use of an oval in Albert Park. One of the first coaches was the football icon Roy Cazaly who played for the club as a young man.

ORDER A COPY Maureen McGee  treasurer@smdsc.com.au

Making history today

Blue Beard The legendary ‘Blue Beard’ played in the South Melbourne Football Club (SMFC) 1933 premiership team and coached The Districts to premierships in 1939 and 1940, with a third premiership thwarted by war enlistments. He is regarded as the club’s greatest leader and came from the close association with the SMFC who supplied coaching staff and junior players to the Districts. In the 1920s the Districts loaned SMFC £30 to help keep it afloat.

The 1976 Premiership In the modern era, this is the premiership win most lauded by the players. The team overcame great odds during the season, and in the Grand Final overcame a superior opponent in what has been described as the hardest game ever played by the club.

While The Districts had only one senior football team for almost 50 years, it is now a multi sports club that caters for more than 1000 junior and 100 senior participants across junior and senior football, cricket and athletics.

TO GET INVOLVED  www.smdsc.com.au

New club rooms In 1996 changes at Albert Park meant that the club moved to Lindsay Hassett Oval and the new Clarke Shields Pavilion. This pavilion has assisted in the transformation of the Districts into a family friendly, multi sports club.

Into the ‘Ammos’ The football club joined the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in 2000, and the club has since been rewarded with three premierships in 2000, 2006 and 2007.

These episodes form part of the rich history found in Blood, Sweat, ‘n Cheers, released late July.

Dance to celebrate sporting history The South Melbourne District Sports Club is celebrating its centenary this year and will be launching Blood, Sweat, ‘n Cheers at a Dinner Dance on Saturday 28 July at 7.30 pm at the Powerhouse Function Centre.

TO GET TICKETS  Sandra Cheevers 0409 144 165 or Lisa Butler 0409 350 996.

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A view to the future Avidity is a new hairdressing salon comprising a unique combination of training academy, professional salon and social enterprise.

Three days a week Avidity is home to a hairdressing and beauty academy introducing people to the industry through Certificate II courses (pre-apprentice level).

On Fridays and Saturdays it transforms into a professional salon with fully qualified and experienced staff.

Located on Beaconsfield Parade in Albert Park, directly opposite the Kerferd Road Pier, the venue is also used for free short courses in hairdressing, make-up artistry, millinery, and career and personal management workshops.

‘It’s a dream location with great views over the bay and Kerferd Road Pier,’ says Kelly Pariossien, salon manager. ‘It’s such an uplifting and inspiring space not only for the trainees, but also for our salon clients.’

Avidity is a social enterprise initiative of the IMVC (Inner Melbourne VET Cluster), a not-for-profit vocational training organisation that supports VET in schools and a range of innovative transition to work programs.

IMVC Executive Officer Penny Vakakis is proud that their programs open doors to vocational training for people who might have missed out.

‘Part of the Avidity story is opening up quality training to a wide range of people.

Our Certificate II courses are a step towards a hairdressing apprenticeship for people who thought that option has passed them by,’ she said.

Trainee Melissa Florinell is thrilled to be starting her certificate, ‘at school I wasn’t ready to start an apprenticeship and at 36 I thought I was too old. This opportunity has put me on a really good path and I haven’t looked back.’

SALON BOOKINGS  Avidity 9696 7174  www.avidityalbertpark.com TRAINING AND SHORT COURSES Inner Melbourne VET Cluster  9686 2354  www.imvc.com.au The Avidity site is a heritage-listed building provided to the IMVC by the City of Port Phillip as part of Council’s commitment to strengthen its diverse and inclusive community.

Avidity provides a realistic learning environment. Pictured is Helen with trainees Tamara, Melissa, Ebony and Danielle. Picture (and cover) by Chris Cassar.

Opportunity by design Blue SKYS Media is a St Kilda Youth Service social enterprise that gives youth the chance to work with experienced media professionals in a studio environment. It combines vocational training with a commercial design and multimedia studio.

Many young people are interested in electronic media, design and computer programing.

‘Blue SKYS Media currently has nine trainees studying in a studio environment towards a Certificate III (Media) or IV (Interactive Digital Media) while doing a Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) program,’ explains manager Robin van Kuijk.

In addition to training, Blue SKYS takes on clients to generate income and provide work experience opportunities for trainees. This work involves graphic design and multimedia, websites and smart phone applications.

A good example of their work is the Ask Someone website that helps people to get advice about family violence (www.asksomeone.org.au). ‘The demands of real clients help to create a great learning environment,’ says Robin.

LEARN MORE  www.blueskysmedia.org.au Emerging talent Lachlan Haydon describes his experience at the studio.

My name is Lachlan Haydon.

I am 19 years old and I am a trainee at Blue SKYS Media doing certificate IV in Multimedia.

At Blue SKYS Media I have found the tutors and workers very friendly and helpful. They provide me with many tips and feedback when it comes to the design process.

The Blue SKYS Media studio is all Macintosh based and I have access to the latest software.

The thing I love most about Blue SKYS Media is being able to use my design skills on real jobs. I’ve designed flyers, posters and business cards that have been used by the organisation on different occasions. I am sure now that in the future I would like to be a professional graphic designer.

For young people it is a great place to study and learn about what you have to go through from start to finish on a design project. For a business wanting design work, you should book Blue SKYS Media as the quality is excellent and you will be helping a young person like me.

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voice

in the crowd…

On a mission for democracy Local resident Nancy Price has returned home to Albert Park following a whirlwind visit to East Timor as an election observer for the first round of presidential elections in March.

Nancy was one of 64 Australians who participated in the Election Observer Mission organised by the Australia Timor-Leste Friendship Network.

Jim Kokkalos is a volunteer for the St Kilda Unit of the State Emergency Service (Vic SES). Jim spoke to Divercity about midnight rescues, emergencies and why he finds it all so rewarding.

‘I have been involved in the SES for 22 years and am currently the Unit Controller for St Kilda. We currently have just over 20 volunteers and all of us have pagers so we can be contacted immediately wherever we are – I work full time at the local council as well.

‘At the SES there is no such thing as a typical week. We could get dispatched to a whole range of situations, including road incidents, floods, storm damage (trees on houses), general rescue, water rescue, house emergencies and missing person searches just to name a few.

‘Just recently we got a call out at midnight to rescue a woman who fell into the Yarra River.

‘We can also be called out to crime scenes to assist the police with things such as lighting, tarpaulins, and searching for evidence.

‘At our unit we have training sessions on Monday nights, where we de-brief about the week past. We can have training on weekends as well.

‘As part of our community education we also visit schools and other groups in the area to talk about the SES and emergency management.

Upon her return, Nancy was awarded the Exceptional Community Engagement Award by Swinburne University, where she is completing her Masters in Social Investment and Philanthropy.

Nancy was based in the town of Aileu where she observed the voting and the count in one of several polling centres.

‘The local people turned out in their Mayor Cr Rachel Powning and Nancy Price pictured with East best clothes to vote. All appeared in Timorese flag. Nancy was an election observer for the first order and the vote was conducted in round of presidential elections. a peaceful manner with a backdrop of colourful posters outlining the voting process to help those with reading difficulties,’ she said.

‘After casting a vote, people were required to dip their finger into indelible ink to ensure one vote per person. A day or two later, I still had the residue of the ink on my finger!’

Nancy joined a group of ten election observers from Friends of Aileu who ventured around the country over 16 days to visit renowned places like Baucau and the town of Balibo where five Australian-based journalists were killed in 1975.

They travelled to both ends of the island including Suai where City of Port Phillip/Friends of Suai has its 11 year friendship. ‘We visited the community centre, a school, a kindergarten and two women’s groups which were part of an economic livelihoods project supported by Friends of Suai,’ said Nancy.

Nancy is planning to return to East Timor for the parliamentary election in late June with the City of Port Phillip’s Friends of Suai/Covalima group.

TO FIND OUT MORE  Pat Jessen, Friends of Suai 9209 6598

Remembering the homeless in our community The annual Homeless Memorial event will be held on Wednesday 20 June at Peanut Farm on Chaucer Street (near Veg Out) from 5 pm – 7.30 pm. The Homeless Memorial is a public remembrance ceremony to honour and respect those who have died due to homelessness. It’s a chance to come together to consider the plight of people who are marginalised in our community.

‘Working at the SES is a very rewarding experience. You get a lot of satisfaction from helping others and the appreciation you get from people makes it worthwhile.’

The St Kilda Unit of the SES is looking for volunteers to help out with both operational and administrative tasks.

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By shopping at the market you can learn more about where your food comes from and support local food production, says Arabella.

Winter tips from the professionals Winter has arrived and for many of us that means grabbing the remote, not going for a run. Staying motivated, fit and healthy during the colder months can help beat the winter blues. Divercity asked local fitness professionals for some tips.

Setting new goals to stay motivated is important, according to Rocco Sorace from Focus Fitness. ‘Writing down a realistic goal is an important starting point. Remember: when you achieve your goal, reward yourself and set a new one,’ says Rocco.

Eating right is also essential. ‘Choose wisely from the fruits and vegetables of the season. Plan well-balanced meals and remember to keep up your water intake as it is easy to dehydrate in winter too.’

Personal trainer David Richardson agrees that setting goals and eating well are important. ‘Your goal could be a fun run, triathlon or maybe even next year’s Tough Mudder. Write down your training plan, what you will do, how many days per week, and stick to it. Three to five hours each week is all it takes.’

‘Keeping a food diary also creates accountability and will make you think twice about reaching for that comfort food,’ says David.

Meg Campbell from Dawnbreakers Outdoor Group Training warns that people find it more appealing to hibernate than move in winter months. ‘Hibernating can create a vicious cycle of low energy, over-eating and generally feeling unmotivated and out of balance,’ she says.

‘Outdoor exercise is the answer. It can be as simple as taking a walk, run, bike or rollerblade along the foreshore. Alternatively you may wish to join an outdoor exercise group or employ a personal trainer,’ says Meg. FIND A TRAINER  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/personal_training.htm Don’t hold back: Exercise has many benefits, including boosting one’s mood. The council website has a list of registered personal trainers operating in Port Phillip.

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Winter wonderfood Arabella Forge is a passionate frugavore and writes for the South Melbourne Market website about sourcing fresh and healthy foods.

Here she provides some tips for enjoying the best winter produce.

Shop seasonally: The best winter produce includes cabbages, brussels sprouts, broccoli, okra, swedes, spinach and turnips to name just a few. In the fruit department there are some fantastic varieties of heritage apples (Sundowner, Snow and Bonza) and pears (Red Sensation and Williams).

Make your own stock: Stock provides an important source of gelatine and minerals which we need plenty of during the winter months. It is easy to prepare, cost-effective to make, and will add an extra wow-factor to your soups and stews. Ask your local butcher for stock bones – marrow, shank and rib. For chicken stock, look for carcasses and feet.

Enjoy slow-cooked fruits: Winter fruit includes pears, apples, quinces and rhubarb.

These fruits can be slow-cooked with a little sugar and spices to make stewed fruit (delicious with custard or cream) or apple crumble. Don’t use too much sugar. The fruit will be naturally sweetened as it is.

FOLLOW ARABELLA  www.frugavore.com  www.southmelbournemarket.com.au/ arabellas-blog

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B-Fit now twice weekly

Roomers writers share their experiences

B-Fit is all about preventing falls and enhancing independence for older people with a disability or mobility issues. South Port UnitingCare now provides this exercise program at two sessions each week. The sessions also include sharing in a nutritious cooked meal.

Divercity asked the writers from Roomers magazine to jot down some thoughts on homelessness and winter.

In any case, I wasn’t so much homeless as roofless. It’s a different thing you know. Not having a home is like not feeling at home anywhere, whereas not having a roof, well that’s pretty selfexplanatory. And even though there are plenty of roofs about the place to share during the day, to shelter under, you’ve got to get a bit creative in the evenings and of a night, especially if you want to be safe and get some sleep.

The participants gain strength and increased mobility, accessing local health providers such as physiotherapists. The program allows for management of existing conditions and early prevention of hospital admission or residential care. B-Fit also allows people who can’t afford mainstream fitness programs or gyms to get active.

Ernest Keen

I was studying and homeless. At night I would catch the 96 tram and ride it until I had completed my assignment.

I kept warm, was out of the wind and rain and had light.

Jack Chadwick

Be like the jeep woman and store your portable home in your jeep.

Don’t look homeless and no one will realise you are.

Wendy Butler

Not having a home is pretty ordinary if you must know. I was a pretty lucky sort of homeless though. I had a car, and a bike, and a warm blanket, and a shower everyday at the sports centre at Melbourne Uni.

Earnest Keen

Roomers is the free quarterly magazine for and by the 2,500 residents of local rooming houses, supported accommodation and private hotels. You can pick up a copy at libraries, cafes and town halls. Look out for the winter edition due out in June, Fractured Fairy Tales.

TO BECOME A FRIEND OF ROOMERS  Philippa 0413 024 528

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MORE INFO  South Port UnitingCare 9690 1188

Food, feasting and good company in the kitchen The Convivial Kitchen is a group that meets fortnightly at the EcoCentre to share kitchen, garden and cooking skills for self reliance. Sessions have included making sauerkraut, pesto, nut butters, chutneys, sauces, green smoothies, sourdough bread and more. The Convivial Kitchen is part of Transition Port Phillip, a local group with a vision to inspire and enhance connectedness and sustainable living within our vibrant and diverse bayside community. If you want to get involved and connect with likeminded locals, come along to Convivial Kitchen, share a home made recipe or learn how to make something new.

Upcoming sessions will be held on 6 June, 20 June, 4 July and 18 July at 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm and will include making jam, raw foods, pizza, pasta and natural cleaning products. The cost of ingredients is divided among participants on the evening (about $5).

SEND YOUR RSVP  transitiontownportphillip@gmail.com

Beat winter blues What about a hot chocolate with Rosie.

Or maybe rug up with a beanie and a scarf and have a walk with Bev. Maybe a day at the movies with coffee and a chat afterwards. A fireside dinner with likeminded winterites or settle in with a good book to discuss. Enjoy bushwalking, table tennis and cards – all this and more with Life Activities Port Philip.

TO GET ACTIVE  www.life.org.au/pplac  96461861

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It’s all part of the healthy plan Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Plan to continue creating a place that’s healthier, safer and more enjoyable.

The plan is also your way of telling the story of what it’s like to live, visit or work in the City of Port Phillip.

Health and wellbeing is more than just the absence of disease. It’s about our shared places and spaces, of where we live, our friends and family, and our neighbourhood.

It’s about whether we feel safe, can access our local community services, transport and get around and whether we can enjoy our natural environment and feel part of our community.

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Share your ideas!

Let’s create partnerships and make long term changes that can benefit everyone in Port Phillip. We are all active agents in the creation of a healthy and liveable community. It’s time to take a check on the health and wellbeing of our city.

Healthy ideas put into action • E xpanding the street party program to help neighbours connect.

• Introducing the Linking Neighbours Program and Seniors Register.

• Extending the bike routes.

• Establishing more community gardens.

Council welcomes your ideas and suggestions on how to make our city a healthier community. Please complete this survey and mail it to us before 30 June 2012.

Are you a: o resident

o worker

o visitor to Port Phillip

What emerging health and wellbeing needs are you noticing among your friends and family?

Are these changes reflected among the wider community?

Do you think these changes have occurred in the last five years?

What do you think we can do to improve the health and wellbeing in our community?

Gender:_____________ Postcode: _____________ Is there anything else that's important to you that we need to know?

Send your response to this address or online  Health and Wellbeing Plan, City of Port Philip, Private Bag 3, ST KILDA 3182.  www.haveyoursayatportphillip.net.au/healthandwellbeing The Official Newsletter of the City of Port Phillip

A picture tells a thousand words… and could win you a $100 voucher Are you aged between 12 and 25 years and live, work or play in the City of Port Phillip?

We want to know what you think about our city… and a picture tells a thousand words.

Take a photo of something that is important to you and explains how you feel about Port Phillip.

What do you love most about the City of Port Phillip? Where do you feel happiest?

What do you want more of?

No images of people please (for privacy reasons). The competition will run throughout June, and winners will be selected in July by the Community and Health Development team.

UPLOAD YOUR ENTRY  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/health_and_ wellbeing_plan.htm It’s all part of consulting with the local community to develop the Health and Wellbeing Plan for 2013 to 2017. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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councillors Cr Rachel Powning, Mayor Carlisle BH: 9209 6431 AH: 9527 1896 M: 0418 389 346 F: 9536 2711 E: mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Frank O’Connor, Deputy Mayor Emerald Hill BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9690 1080 M: 0432 289 012 F: 9536 2708 E: foconnor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Janet Bolitho Sandridge BH: 9209 6705 M: 0411 096 400 F: 9536 2766 E: jbolitho@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Judith Klepner Albert Park BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9682 7314 M: 0409 968 850 F: 9536 2768 E: jklepner@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr John Middleton Junction BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9645 9346 M: 0432 324 133 F: 9536 2719 E: jmiddleton@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Serge Thomann Catani BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9534 6297 M: 0432 299 372 F: 9536 2767 E: sthomann@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Jane Touzeau Point Ormond BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9531 8753 M: 0432 287 634 F: 9536 2769 E: jtouzeau@portphillip.vic.gov.au Direct all enquiries during office hours to the Mayor and Councillors’ Office Mayor: Tel: 9209 6431 (Barbara Wilson,

Mayoral Exec. Assistant) Fax: 9536 2711 Email: mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Councillors: Tel: 9209 6705 (Mary Baensch, Councillors’ Support Officer)

Fax: 9536 2708 Email: see individual email addresses All councillors, email: councillors@portphillip.vic.gov.au Postal address: City of Port Phillip, Private Bag No. 3, PO St Kilda Vic 3182

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neighbourhood

news

New park ready to go ST KILDA: Waterloo Reserve is officially open.

The reserve has been transformed into a tranquil and leafy pocket park. It boasts a new BBQ and lights, play equipment, more trees and seating for local residents.

Stories from the cemetery ST KILDA: Join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery as they tell the stories of some of the architects and engineers who helped create Melbourne. Sunday 24 June. Meet at the main gates in Dandenong Road at 2 pm. $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Bookings essential. Call 9531 6832 or visit www.foskc.org

Walk into history The next Neighbourhood Walks will take you through the stories of South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. Bookings are essential. Call 9209 6522 or email walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au SOUTH MELBOURNE: Explore the rich heritage of South Melbourne, once a tent city during the Gold Rush, including places, significant buildings, milestones and personalities, walking from the South Melbourne Town Hall eastwards. Sunday 17 June, 10 am – 12 noon.

PORT MELBOURNE: Discover the stories revealed by the writers and artists who have portrayed Port Melbourne in their many creative works: the subjects that have inspired them and the legends that have been created. Saturday 14 July 10 am – 12 noon.

New market you can bank on SOUTH MELBOURNE: The new Bank Street Market at the South Melbourne Commons now runs on the third Saturday of the month from 9 am – 2 pm. The market offers a range of vintage, home and handmade, designer, antique and flea stalls. Keep up to speed by visiting www.bankstreetmarket.blogspot.com

Local church for the community ST KILDA: Arkhouse Church is a new church plant, meeting at the Cora Graves Centre on Sundays at 5.15 pm. The church, started by ordained Anglican minister Dan Saunders, has a number of programs including Housemates: a full kids program run by qualified teachers. For more information visit www.arkhousechurch.org.au

Green up your rental SOUTH MELBOURNE: South Port UnitingCare is offering people in rental accommodation a workshop on how to save energy. The participants will learn to read utility bills, find out which appliances are the biggest energy drainers and reduce overall energy use. Free lunch provided and prizes. Tuesday 26 June, 11 am –­ 1 pm.

319 Dorcas Street. Bookings are essential. Call 8300 0233 or email cate@greenrenters.org

Works starting on new state of art family and children’s centre PORT MELBOURNE: Council has commenced work on the new family and children’s centre in Port Melbourne, including soil remediation. The Liardet Street Family and Children’s Centre will provide maternal and child health services as well as spaces for playgroups, new parent groups and other community uses. Up to 135 licensed children’s services places will be accommodated on site. The construction is expected to be completed mid to late 2013.

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Station plans on display

Keep the canal tidy

BALACLAVA: Locals got a preview of the station upgrade when plans went on display at the library in April – May. The $13 million upgrade will improve access for people with limited mobility and deliver better amenities including platform seats, wider platforms and additional shelter. The toilets will also be refurbished and upgraded, and there will be better passenger information. Security will be increased with improved CCTV and lighting, and the upgraded station will be staffed from first train to last train, seven days a week.

Construction is expected to be finished in 2013. For more information, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

ELWOOD: Join in the next Elwood Canal clean up days on Sundays 24 June and 22 July at 10 am. Meet by the Glenhuntly Road bridge opposite Elwood Primary School. Bring gloves and a couple of bags (one for recyclables).

Scouting for volunteers ELWOOD: The 1st Elwood Scouts Group is looking for volunteers to be part of the group. You can be any age, don’t need a scouting background and can make any volunteering commitment that suits you. The club was revitalised in 2008 and now has nearly 50 members who enjoy camping, hiking, water and other fun activities. To get involved call Jenni Eaton on 0406 107 040.

Groceries made fresh at the Commons SOUTH MELBOURNE: The Pantry at the South Melbourne Commons is a food and grocery cooperative that provides a sustainable alternative to supermarket shopping. Choose from a range of affordable produce including fresh fruit, vegetables, groceries and dry goods. The Pantry is open from Thursday to Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm and there is also an online store at www.commonspantry.org.au

Are you a poet, and you know it!

CITY-WIDE: The theme for this year’s Elwood Poetry Prize is Water and the competition is open to all residents and students in the City of Port Phillip. Original poems written by individuals or groups are welcome and will be accepted until Friday 17 August. Entry forms are available at assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call 9209 6777.

Do you have pictures of The Victory?

Musical brothers to take to the stage SOUTH MELBOURNE: The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is hosting two internationally-acclaimed Australian musicians in concert at the South Melbourne Town Hall. Paul Dean, Director of the Australian National Academy of Music, will perform along with his brother Brett Dean. The program includes Wagner, Bruch Double Concerto and Beethoven Symphony. Sunday 24 June at 2.30 pm. Tickets are available at the door, $20 for adults, $15 concession and children under 12 free.

Green thumbs, iPads and quilting ST KILDA: Christ Church Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help with their Garden Nomads program, where volunteers provide gardening assistance to frail or disabled local residents on a low income. The centre will pay for the required police check. Call Michele Sholl on 9534 9250 for more information.

The centre also has two new programs including an introduction to iPads for older women, which runs from 10 am – 12 noon on Monday mornings. iPads are available for individual use during the classes.

There is also a patchwork and quilting group for local women at home with young children, running from 1 pm – 3 pm on Mondays during school terms. Bookings are essential for both groups. Call 9534 9250 or email communitycentre@christchurch.org.au

Home grown community CITY WIDE: Local projects like community gardens are becoming increasingly popular and are a great way to connect with your neighbours. To find out about funding and how you can start up a neighbourhood project visit Connaught Community Garden www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ smallpoppyneighbourhoodgrants or email smallpoppy@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Creativity in therapy ELWOOD: The Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre is offering art therapy for people of all abilities on Fridays 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm, as well as free art classes for children on Thursdays at the Elsternwick Housing Estate. The centre also offers English and literacy lessons as well as occasional child care. For more information visit www.esnlc.com.au or call 9531 1954.

FitzRoyal feast ST KILDA: Fitzroy Street is planning a feast fit for royalty throughout the Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Many of the restaurants on the strip will offer specials to celebrate Her Majesty’s special day.

There’ll be tasting plates, lunch specials, cocktail offers, high teas, wine matching and family deals. For more information visit www.fitzroystreetstkilda.com.au ST KILDA: The National Theatre needs help finding old photos or information about the building during the period it was known as The Victory (1928 – 1971). If you have any pictures or history of the site, please call CEO Robert Taylor on 9534 0221 or email ceo@nationaltheatre.org.au The Official Newsletter of the City of Port Phillip

Keeping active over winter SOUTH MELBOURNE: The South Melbourne Commons has classes over winter in Nia Dance, yoga and pilates. You can also volunteer in their food gardens or help in The Pantry food cooperative. Visit www.commons.org.au or call 9682 5282. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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from ASSIST When is the next Council election?

The next Council election will be held on Saturday 27 October 2012.

Who is eligible to vote at Council elections?

If you are 18 years of age or over, a resident of Port Phillip and enrolled to vote at State and Federal elections at your current Port Phillip address, you are eligible to vote and will be automatically included on the Council voters’ roll.

If you own property in Port Phillip, but don’t live in Port Phillip and you are the first or second-named person on the Council’s rates records you will also be automatically included on the Council voters’ roll.

If I don’t fall into either category above, am I still able to vote?

Yes, you may be able to vote at the next Council election by making application to the Council. Some people such as non-Australian citizens, company representatives and ratepayers who occupy but don’t own property may be able to make an application if they fulfil certain requirements.

Full eligibility and enrolment requirements can be found on Council’s website at:  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/enrol_ change_address.html When do I have to be enrolled by to vote at the October election?

Applications to enrol close at 4 pm on Friday 31 August 2012.

If I own four properties in Port Phillip do I get four votes?

No, you are only entitled to one vote in a municipality irrespective of how many properties you own or occupy.

Do I have to vote at the Council election?

Voting is compulsory at the Council election if you are a resident and enrolled on the voters roll. You are encouraged to vote but you do not have to if you are: • aged 70 years or over; • a non-resident voter.

See page two for information about standing for election to council.

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news

Beachside works set to start ST KILDA: Work on the Marina Reserve Masterplan is expected to begin mid 2012.

The works will see a complete upgrade of the area including an active recreation and skateable space, public toilets, beachside BBQ, picnic and play area, accessible walking paths and a new bike lane. To get regular updates on the construction, visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/marina-reserve.htm

Icing on the cake for local causes ST KILDA: The Rotary Club of St Kilda is holding a cake decorating competition with entries to be judged on Sunday 29 July.

The competition will raise money for St Kilda Park Primary School Community Garden and Sacred Heart Mission.

Visit www.stkildarotary.org.au to learn more.

Festival of French sounds CITY WIDE: Alliance Française will be presenting free Fête de la Musique live concerts throughout the day on Thursday 21 June at various venues around Port Phillip. Concerts are free and open to any amateur or professional musicians. For more information visit www.afmelbourne.com.au

Get hooked by the bay PORT MELBOURNE: Join fisherman Remy on the second Tuesday of the month as he casts a line into the bay on the west side of Station Pier from 10 am – 12 noon (or 1 pm if the fish are biting). Everything is supplied, including bait, reels and fishing rods. Anyone who receives a disability or aged pension, or has a seniors’ card is exempt from recreational fishing licence requirements. To get fishing, call Remy on 0418 311 684.

Workshops for the soul MIDDLE PARK: The Carmelite Centre has sourdough bread-making on Sunday 3 June, a Carmelite Spirituality Retreat on Saturday 16 June and Poetry for the Soul Session Two on Wednesday 27 June with works from English renaissance poets John Donne and William Shakespeare. For more information visit www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org or call 9690 5430.

Local mums need storage space CITY WIDE: St Kilda Mums is a voluntary network of mothers who collect, sort and distribute children’s clothing, toys, books and nursery equipment to those in need.

The group is running out of storage space at their Elwood garage. Call Jessica on 0437 476 750 if you can help.

In the market for kids gear SOUTH MELBOURNE: The South Melbourne Little Tackerz Market is having its first market of the year on Sunday 24 June at the South Melbourne Community Centre, 9 am –­­ 12 noon.

Stalls will feature a range of pre-loved and second hand items for children. Get more details at their Facebook page.

Vegetarian cooking French-style ST KILDA: Alliance Française de Melbourne is hosting a French vegetarian winter lunch cooking workshop on Saturday 30 June, 10 am – 2 pm. Run by Estelle Gaffric, the workshop will allow participants to prepare a three course vegetarian meal with seasonal produce and is conducted in English. $140 per person. Bookings essential. Visit www.afmelbourne.com.au or call 9525 3463.

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inbrief Free baking classes for kids

Virtual tour behind the scenes of Melbourne’s museum Dr Robyn Hirst from Museum Victoria will take you on a voyage of discovery in a virtual tour behind the scenes of Melbourne’s museum.

To book call the U3A office on 9696 3495.

Professor McCoy’s Museum: Melbourne’s Tardis 16 June Mary Kehoe Community Centre 224 Danks Street, Albert Park

Scooter safety forum Free forum covering eligibility for government funded scooters and electric wheelchairs, scooter safety and maintenance and free safety checks. Speakers from Victoria Police, Inner South Community Health Service and Scooters Australia will feature. Bookings essential. Call Julie McNally on 9209 6829. When booking please advise if you would like a free safety check as places are limited.

Get the kids involved in their food by giving them the chance to make their own baked goodies at Brasserie Bread’s kids baking classes.

Each child will learn how to bake at least two items to take home. These free classes are designed for 5-12 year-olds. Advance bookings on 1300 966 845 are essential.

150 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne Saturdays, 10 am

Wednesday 20 June 10.30 am – 1.30 pm (includes lunch) St Kilda Town Hall Auditorium Corner Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, St Kilda

Transition to high school The Next Phase is a session to assist parents of children in Years 5, 6 or 7 in their child’s transition from primary school to secondary school education. The session is free of charge, made possible by the Inner Eastern Local

Learning Employment Network (IELLEN), a non-profit government funded organisation.

Call 9510 5444 or email iellen@iellen.org.au to register your attendance.

Wednesday 6 June, 6.30 pm – 8 pm Christian Brothers College, Markillie Library 11 Westbury Street, East St Kilda (near Dandenong Road)

See ANAM for $5 See concerts, masterclasses and public lectures at Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) for just five dollars.

Student Solo Recital Seasons 1 and 2 12 – 15 June and 18 – 22 June, various times In Conversation with Matthew Hindson Friday 15 June, 1 pm Fête de la Musique Thursday 21 June, 1 pm Viola! Week Celebrating all things viola with concerts, masterclasses and lectures.

Monday 25 – Friday 29 June, various times All events are held at the South Melbourne Town Hall, 210 Bank Street, South Melbourne Visit www.anam.com.au or call 9645 7911 for more details.

Low Rez Male pop choir and the Melbourne Singers of Gospel (MSG) come together for Both Sides Now at the St Kilda Town Hall on Saturday 30 June, 3 pm and 8 pm. Tickets available now through the Low Rez website www.lowrezmelbourne.com The Official Newsletter of the City of Port Phillip

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sustain

ability

Five low cost ways to use less energy over winter 1. T urn your appliances off at the switch when you’re not using them.

2. R eplace any inefficient lights that you have with more efficient options like compact fluorescents or LEDs. 3. T urn the heater down a little and consider putting on a jumper.

4. F ind and seal off draughts around windows and use ‘sausages’ next to doors.

5. O pen curtains to let the sun in during the day and close at night to reduce heat loss.

It’s time to save on your energy bills Join the Climate Challenge 1000 and get your home retrofitted with free energy and water saving products.

Installation is free! Book in quick, there are only 100 places left.

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Berlin hit to feature at Cabaret fest

Voyages June Concert The Voyages Community Performing Arts Project showcases a fusion of cultures and traditions from performing arts groups in Port Phillip, facilitated by musician Matthew Fagan.

The Voyages World Music Ensemble includes Radhey Gupta (Sitar), Wang Zheng-Ting (ShengChinese Mouth Organ) and Sergei Golovko (Marimba) who runs the Australian Percussion Academy in South Melbourne.

St Kilda Town Hall Sunday 24 June at 3 pm, doors open 2 pm.

Tickets available via www.moshtix.com.au Arrive early for best seating positions.

Gallery at the St Kilda Town Hall Sparc Theatre: Collectable is a unique arts event populated by the personal stories of members of SPARC theatre. The project incorporates photographic works, installation, music recording and performance art. Collectable showcases the extraordinary skills of the ensemble members of SPARC Theatre, who live in supported accommodation in Port Phillip.

23 May – 20 June

Berlin’s favourite cabaret show, The Fabulous Singlettes (pictured) is a three-woman musical celebration of the greatest hits of the 1960s and 1970s. Explore www.melbournecabaret.com for the full line-up of shows, late night experiences and master classes. Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Thursday 12 – Saturday 21 July.

Sustainable Programs  9209 6548  enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au Design fact sheets Port Phillip together with the cities of Melbourne, Stonnington and Yarra has produced a series of fact sheets on how to include sustainable design for all developments and extensions. The fact sheets help to deliver buildings that are resource efficient, cheaper to run and have a lower environmental impact.

FREE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ADVICE  S ustainable Design Officer 9209 6777  sustainabledesign@portphillip.vic. gov.au  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/sdapp.htm Light up your wheels in winter Cycling is a great way to get around in winter, just don’t forget to check your bike lights are working and bright enough. Traffic regulations require a flashing or steady white light at the front and a red rear light that are clearly visible for at least 200m from the bicycle. Be seen and avoid the $149 fine.

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Smile! New openings at ISCHS public dental service

Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios: From Realism to Nihilism: See works in a diverse range of media by artists from the Shakespeare Grove Studios, St Kilda. The theme From Realism to Nihilism summarises the diversity of contexts, approaches, content and expression of this group.

27 June – 25 July

Port Philip business events Tourism Workshop – International Marketing 20 June, 2 pm – 7 pm Winter Business Networking event 21 June, 6 pm – 8 pm Starting your Business Workshop 26 June, 5 pm – 8 pm Develop Loyalty Programs and Local Area Marketing Workshops 4 July (Part 1), 11 July (Part 2), 5 pm – 8 pm Book online at www.portphillipbusiness.com.au

With Inner South Community Health Service’s public dental service now in full swing, appointment waiting lists are at an all-time low.

There are openings for new clients at ISCHS’s South Melbourne dental clinic. Port Phillip residents eligible for public dental services (i.e. holders of Health Care Cards or other comparable concession cards) are encouraged to telephone the service on 9684 4222 to check their eligibility or make an appointment.

To find out more about ISCHS’s health and wellbeing services, visit www.ischs.org.au

Healing session by Planetary Artists Formerly known as Artists for Climate Change, Planetary Healing Artists meet regularly in St Kilda to discuss creative ways of exploring sustainability and environmental issues. You may have seen their recent exhibition in The Galleon Café as part of the St Kilda Festival. In July, they will be offering healing art sessions. The aim is to get in touch with your emotions and learn to heal yourself on canvas. There will be six sessions costing $12 each. To get involved visit www.planetaryhealingartists.blogspot.com

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Foreshore plan a winner

Vintage rally at Hindmarsh

Council’s foreshore management plan has won the Victorian Coastal Council’s 2012 Coastal Planning and Management Award. The award recognises excellence in management of coastal and marine environments. The judges found that the Port Phillip plan provided strategic directions to address unsustainable impacts on the Port Phillip foreshore. Issues include increasing demands for additional facilities, declining vegetation, ageing infrastructure, a changing climate and a ‘24 hour culture’ over summer. They found that the plan reflects the area’s environmental needs and the aspirations of the community. Council’s work on the Middle Park Beach landscape upgrade was also a finalist in the Coastal Building and Design category.

An episode from The Ramayana

A vintage rally is to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend at the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum in Hindmarsh (our friendship city in Western Victoria). Come and enjoy working horse displays, wander around the old homesteads and see the tractors chugging away. Be taken on a journey to yesteryear accompanied by the sounds of cylinder records being played on an Edison gramophone. The ‘pioneer town’ includes a hall, church, chemist, school, jail, blacksmith and family homesteads.

Vintage Rally, Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum, Dimboola Road, Jeparit Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 June, 9.30 am – 4 pm

Japanese puppet show

Oh, what a spirit

The Fall of Dasamuka is an Indonesian shadow puppet show accompanied by the Javanese Gamelan Orchestra. The puppeteer manipulates flat, carved leather puppets behind a screen. The puppets move, dance and fight. They tell tales of morality and the triumph of good over evil.

Friday 8 June, 10.15 am, 1 pm and 8 pm Gasworks Arts Park Theatre Corner Graham and Pickles Street, Albert Park Students $6.50. One complementary teacher’s ticket for every 10 students or children in school parties.

Adults $20, concession $15. Bookings at www.gasworks.org.au or 9699 3253 (+ booking fee, phone only).

Alliance Française exhibitions

Showko, a professional Rakugo performer introduces her Japanese comedy show with a blend of traditional entertainment, puppetry, song, dance, bamboo magic…and monsters.

June 14 – 16 at 7 pm, June 17 at 6 pm The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne Full price $23, concession $20 via www.thebutterflyclub.com

Toyota Community Spirit Gallery is calling for entries for an exhibition called For we are young & free – an inclusive exhibition exploring contemporary Australian life by artists living with or without disability, or social or cultural disadvantage. Three prizes will be awarded across all mediums for works which best interpret the theme – $3000 first prize, $2000 second prize and $1000 third prize. Entries close 25 June 2012.

The gallery is open Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm at 155 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne.

The current exhibition Urban Creatures features 45 local emerging artists until 20 July.

For information visit www.watcharts.com.au/toyota.html

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Exploding Images Gillian Hillman will present beautiful jewellery created in her St Kilda studio as well as a series of photographs from Reunion Island, a French territory located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Taken on Bastille Day, these photographs document stunning fireworks.

Opening Tuesday 5 June, 6.30 pm – 8 pm.

Free entry. Exhibit runs from 5 – 15 June.

Asphalt Memories Visiting French photographer Bruno Paccard started his career as a press photographer covering local events like the Cannes Film Festival. This is his latest photography project, Asphalt Memories.

Opening Tuesday 10 July, 6.30 pm – 8 pm.

Free entry. Exhibit runs from 10 – 27 July.

Alliance Française’s Eildon Gallery, 51 Grey Street, St Kilda www.afmelbourne.com.au

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