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Greater Dandenong’s Monthly Magazine
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Dance for diversity PAGE 7
Budget Consultation
Walk to school
Children’s Festival
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Customer Service Centres Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Springvale Customer Service 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale Keysborough Customer Service Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre, Keysborough Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park All correspondence to: The City PO Box 200 Dandenong VIC 3175 Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au Phone: 8571 1000 Fax: 8571 5196 www.greaterdandenong.com @greaterdandy facebook.com/greaterdandenong
Mayor ’s message Welcome to the September issue of The City. This month we celebrate the start of Spring. Arguably the most colourful season on the calendar, Council celebrates every year with a Spring Festival at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve. See page 3 for more information. Council will also celebrate our youngest residents with the sixth annual Children’s Festival starting on 22 September. With so many fun activities including daily movies in Harmony Square, this year’s festival has a magical theme. Turn to page 8 to read more about the festival and its headline event the Little Day Out.
Mayor Cr Youhorn Chea
Turn to page 9 to find out more about a month of great music at the Drum Theatre, or see page 12 to discover what is happening at Greater Dandenong Libraries. In 2017 Council established the Mayoral Youth Employment Taskforce. Read about how we are working to help young people find their way in the workforce on page 13. If you want to learn more about one of Council’s most popular annual events for seniors turn to page 7 and read about the Seniors Multicultural Dance. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The City and I look forward to seeing some of you at one of the many local events hosted in the City of Greater Dandenong this month.
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My City Spring has sprung, and Greater Dandenong is home to many wonderful parks and recreation reserves that are starting to light up with colour. Why not help grow Greater Dandenong’s diversity by taking part in one of the many environmental events we run every year. Visit greaterdandenong.com/sustainability to find out about the wide range of events and how Greater Dandenong is helping to protect the environment for future generations.
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Front Cover: Seniors in Greater Dandenong are invited to attend the annual Seniors Multicultural Dance this month, which celebrates seniors from multicultural backgrounds. Picture: Hilton Stone.
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Budget consultation
While the 2019–20 financial year seems like a long way off, Council is beginning the process of planning for next year’s budget. Council would like to hear what is important to our residents and what you would like included in the next budget.
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Greater Dandenong Council is responsible for delivering a range of services to its local community, including: ► Children
and families – childcare, maternal and child health, immunisation
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and wellbeing – disability services, home and community care, food safety
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home – rubbish and recycling, planning and building permits, pet registrations
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Let the start of a new season put a spring in your step as Council celebrates the Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Spring Opening Festival and Planting Day. Experience nature and meet other members of the local community at this annual free Spring Opening Festival on Saturday 1 September.
Help us plant some trees while enjoying a free barbecue, a live animal show and a ride on the Steamers Mini Trains.
Visitors are asked to bring their own gloves and wear closed toe shoes to take part in the day on Saturday 1 September, from 11am–2pm. Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve is in Mackay Street, Springvale South. Enter via the Harold Road entrance and follow the signs, as there will be pedestrian access only via Mackay Street due to construction works. The nature reserve is open for public entry every Friday from 9am–3pm, and the third Sunday of each month from 10am–5pm. Bookings for the Spring Opening Festival are essential for catering purposes. For more information phone 8571 1702.
and Leisure – sports grounds, leisure centres, parks and gardens, festivals and events
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and safety – roads and footpaths, car parks, street lighting
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– libraries, theatre and the arts, community centres.
We would like residents to tell us where we should focus our budget by taking part in a community consultation. Visit greaterdandenong. com/budgetideas or phone 8571 1000 and find out how to have your say.
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Councillor Contacts Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea – Mayor Ph/Fax: 9584 5149 0417 320 645 youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au
Lightwood Ward Cr Sean O’Reilly 0422 523 258 sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au
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Lightwood Ward Cr Loi Truong 0466 004 618 loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward Cr Roz Blades AM Ph/Fax: 9701 5821 0417 053 612 roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward Cr Tim Dark 0466 403 914 tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward Cr Heang Tak Ph: 9548 2340 0403 072 291 heang.tak@cgd.vic.gov.au
Red Gum Ward Cr Matthew Kirwan 0403 072 295 matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Greater Dandenong Mayor Cr Youhorn Chea, Cr Maria Sampey and Cr Sean O’Reilly with Australian Olympic aerial skier Jacqui Cooper (second right), David Clarke from Mt Buller (back left) and representatives from the Howling Huskies Kiri and Jake at this year’s Snow Fest, which attracted more than 35,000 people.
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Red Gum Ward Cr Angela Long SEPTEM BER Ph/Fax: 9795 6574 0466 004 616 angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au NOVEMBER Red Gum Ward Cr Jim Memeti Ph/Fax: 9792 4683 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au
Silverleaf Ward Cr Zaynoun Melhem 0466 518 082 zaynoun.melhem@cgd.vic.gov.au
Silverleaf Ward Cr Maria Sampey Ph/Fax: 9790 1291 0438 800 027 maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au
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Council meetings are held on the second and the fourth Monday of the month, at 7pm. All Council meetings are held at the city chambers at the Dandenong Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale Street Dandenong. The September meetings will be held: Monday 10 September Monday 24 September
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The general public is always welcome to attend meetings, but did you know you can watch Council meetings live online via our web-cast service? You can keep up with all the latest decisions, hear questions from residents and find out the many ways your local councillors are serving the community. To view meetings online simply go to greaterdandenong.com/ councilmeetings
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The focus of the project will be Springvale Road, between Lightwood Road and Windsor Avenue, and improvements will include wider footpaths, new garden beds, trees, improved lighting, safety and comfort enhancements and artwork. I look forward to sharing more details in the coming months. I’m also delighted to see that works are progressing well on the Springvale Community Precinct, with construction starting on the new library, meeting spaces and civic area. Once completed, this area will no doubt become the new heart of Springvale. Springvale continues to undergo a visual change with progress on both the Springvale Community Precinct and Springvale Boulevard projects. The Springvale Boulevard project will transform Springvale Road into a signature boulevard and make the suburb stand out as one of Melbourne’s leading cultural destinations.
► Silverleaf Ward As a councillor I have always been committed to supporting older people in our community to be more independent and to remain at home longer. I am pleased to see how much positive work council is doing for older residents who make such a valuable contribution to our community. I am a keen supporter of events and initiatives which encourage our older residents to remain fit and active members of the community. Community transport is a big concern for our older and most frail residents as it plays an important role in allowing them to participate in community life. We are currently seeking community feedback on ways we can plan and develop community transport options into the future. Council has formed a committee dedicated to better supporting the needs of seniors in our community in response to needs identified in Council’s Positive Ageing Strategy. The committee is made up of representatives from local
On a different note, while many of us like to do the right thing and donate our unwanted household items and clothing to charity shops, it is important to note that these shops only accept donations during open hours. This ensures that your generously donated goods remain in good, saleable condition for those who need them most.
Some op shops have been reporting goods being dumped after hours, resulting in items being stolen or left out to be ruined by the weather. The cost of cleaning and sorting through dumped items can be substantial and often take away from the good work these charities are doing. Council signs outside local charity shops clearly advise that leaving donations outside operating hours is considered illegal dumping. This is an offence carrying penalties of up to $5500. Council also issues on the spot fines of $303 to those caught offending, so donations left at the wrong time can end up being very costly for the giver. If you would like to contact me about any local issues please email me at Youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 0417 320 645.
Cr Maria Sampey seniors clubs, Council staff and I am also pleased to be a member. This committee has assisted with the planning of this year’s Seniors Festival booklet. You can pick up a copy at any of Council’s customer service centres. Most of the events are free or gold coin donation. One of the highlight events of this year’s festival is the Seniors Multicultural Dance, which will be held on Friday 21 September at Springvale City Hall. It is a wonderful celebration of seniors from different multicultural backgrounds. I personally initiated bringing this back as an event after a break of five years due to feedback from residents about how important it was to them. I am sure that this year’s dance will be bigger and better. Please refer to page 7 for more details. Another key event is the Seniors Afternoon Dance at the Jan Wilson Centre on Friday 12 October from 12pm–3pm. Bookings required, please call 8571 1436.
If you would like to contact me about any local issues, please phone me on 9790 1291 or mobile 0438 800 027.
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Working for You
Walk to school make a healthy choice next month…
All aboard for bus campaign Greater Dandenong residents are being urged to share stories about how poor bus service is affecting their lives as part of an advocacy campaign for better public transport. The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC), a council-led public transport action group, has launched the More and Better Bus Services campaign to improve bus services across local government areas including Greater Dandenong, Knox, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse, Monash and Manningham.
Students at Keysborough Primary School will be taking part in the Walk to School program next month.
Council is urging all students to make a healthy choice next month and scoot, cycle or walk to school. Join the VicHealth Walk to School campaign to make a healthy change for your whole family and for your chance to win some great prizes. Every October Walk to School encourages kids and families to ditch the car in favour of a healthier way of getting to school.
Council is encouraging local schools to sign up for the program, with a fun creative element giving students the chance to win some great prizes this year. Decorate your shoes, scooter or bike and share the results for your chance to win. Last year 12 local schools took part in the challenge, and this year Council wants to see even more join in the fun. Visit walktoschool.vic.gov.au for more information or to register.
Parking tips Doing this can create an unsafe situation for other road users and may cost you up to $97.
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Cr Blades, who represents Greater Dandenong on the ETC, said the coalition was asking for transport that meets the needs of commuters and reduces the impact on the environment. In recent months ETC members have met with Labor, Liberal and Greens parties in the lead up to the State Election to brief them on the campaign. “We’ve been letting them know that the bus network needs an urgent review, and that voters in our community want funding commitments, not just nice statements,” Cr Blades said. “We want commuters to share their stories and help us lobby these politicians.”
Did you know it is illegal to stop at the side of a road marked with a continuous yellow line?
The City of Greater Dandenong reminds motorists that whenever you see a continuous yellow line along the side of the road to treat it like a ‘No Stopping’ sign and remember not to stop or park next to the line.
Cr Roz Blades said a Public Transport Victoria customer satisfaction survey from 2017 found that bus commuters were the least satisfied of any public transport group for service delivery.
Yellow lines are a visual reminder to motorists that it is unsafe to stop and are there to help make our roads safer for all users.
The ETC is advocating for 50 transport projects that will improve the liveability, connectivity and sustainability in Melbourne’s east. Visit etc.org.au to find out more about the campaign or to share your story.
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Australia Day Award nominations now open
Aishwarya Pokkuluri
Do you know someone who makes a positive difference in the local community? If the answer is yes, then consider nominating them for the City of Greater Dandenong’s 2019 Australia Day Awards. The awards recognise the exceptional contribution of people who work selflessly to enrich the lives of others. Nominations are open for people whose outstanding work has made a positive contribution to the Greater Dandenong community in areas such as community service, innovation, education, the environment, the arts, sport and civic participation.
Awards are presented in the following categories: ► Citizen
of the Year ► Young Leader of the Year ► Volunteer of the Year ► Leadership Award ► Multicultural Award ► Sportsperson of the Year ► Corporate Citizen of the Year Award. Last year’s winners included Citizen of the Year, Trish Keilty, who founded Avocare, an organisation that provides a range of support services to the local community.
Proudly sponsored by the City of Greater Dandenong, the dance will be held at the Springvale City Hall on Friday 21 September from 7pm–11.30pm. Bring your own food and drinks, and join DJ Rick Charles as he keeps the dance floor filled. A raffle will also be held on the night. Tickets for the dance are $12 each and can be bought through the Drum Theatre. Visit drumtheatre.com.au, phone 8571 1666 or visit the Box Office at 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.
been featured in a large scale mural painted by street artist Mike Eleven in the Indian Precinct in Dandenong. Ms Pokkuluri was recognised for her volunteer work and for giving Greater Dandenong’s most vulnerable and marginalised young people a voice. Winners will be selected by a community panel and will be presented with their awards at the Australia Day Festival on 26 January 2019. Nominations close on 2 November. Visit greaterdandenong.com for more information.
The Young Leader of the Year was Aishwarya Pokkuluri, who has since
Seniors Multicultural Dance Dance the night away and catch up with friends at the annual Seniors Multicultural Dance.
Trish Keilty
If you require assistance to purchase your tickets, phone 8571 5557.
Seniors Festival A range of events will be held in Greater Dandenong next month as part of the Seniors Festival. Now in its 36th year, the festival will run from 2–14 October and will feature a full program of 129 events including entertainment, information sessions, opportunities to get active, tours and crafts. To obtain a copy of the Seniors Festival booklet, visit greaterdandenong.com/ seniorsfestival or pick up a copy at any of Council’s customer service centres.
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Creating magic at this year’s Children’s Festival
Little Day Out Ross Reserve at Noble Park will be transformed into a magical wonderland on Sunday 30 September for the City of Greater Dandenong’s Little Day Out 2018.
More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this annual free, family event which will feature a magic and fantasy theme and a range of exciting activities, workshops, rides and performances. Highlights will include a giant caterpillar, roving performers and the Magic Mountain Animal Show. Float among the bubbly clouds while enjoying a spell binding performance from a magician, see the Buzznicks perform or try out some of the free rides, including a gator rollercoaster, a dragon jumping castle, a 10m tall inflatable slide and a 9D cinema. Little Day Out will be held on Sunday 30 September from 11am–4pm at Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Visit greaterdandenong. com/childrensfestival for more information.
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Families are invited to Create a Little Magic during the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival. The annual festival held during the Spring school holidays will feature a range of exciting activities and events based on the theme of magic and fantasy.
Now in its seventh year, the festival has become a popular community event with more than 20,000 people taking part in activities last year. This year’s festival will be held from 22 September to 7 October and will feature a series of free and low cost events at a number of Greater Dandenong locations including parks, reserves, community centres, arts venues and libraries. With everything from interactive programs and performances to workshops, arts and crafts – there is something for everyone. Visit greaterdandenong.com/ childrensfestival for the full range of activities or drop into a customer service centre or the Dandenong or Springvale library for a booklet of events.
Deckchair movies Pack a picnic rug and lunch and enjoy a free family movie on the Urban Screen in Harmony Square each week day of the holidays. The magic or fantasy themed movies will be screened in Harmony Square at 12pm each day, with a number of deck chairs available for early birds. ► Monday
24 September – Alice in Wonderland (PG) ► Tuesday 25 September – Shorter-Cuts at 12pm followed by Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (G) at 12.45pm ► Wednesday 26 September – Where the Wild Things Are (PG) ► Thursday 27 September – Frozen (PG) ► Friday 28 September – no film due to public holiday ► Monday 1 October – Maleficent (PG) ► Tuesday 2 October – Aladdin (G) ► Wednesday 3 October – Kubo (PG) ► Thursday 4 October – Pete’s Dragon (PG) ► Friday 5 October – Wizard of Oz (PG)
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Celebrate Dad at The Drum Don’t forget dad this month. With Father’s Day falling on Sunday 2 September, the Drum Theatre has your gift needs covered. Enjoy a great night of music with your dad and create a Father’s Day he won’t forget. For the dad who still has disco fever join the Australian Bee Gees Show – Direct from Vegas world tour, on Saturday 1 September at 8pm. A nostalgic trip down memory lane, this show is a multi-media concert featuring the Australian Bee Gees who have toured their show around the world for the past 20 years, from London’s West End to the Las Vegas strip. The show is a live celebration of four decades of wonderful music written by the Gibb Brothers. For the classic Aussie rock dad, see iconic rocker Ian Moss live and acoustic, on Friday 14 September at 8pm. Widely respected as one of Australia’s most talented musicians Ian Moss released the Aria Album of the Year Matchbook in 1990. The album has stood the test of time and plays like a greatest hits record. Mossy will perform songs from his legendary album as well as more of his classics in this intimate show.
For the dad who suffers Beatlemania see the fab four in The Bootleg Beatles show, on Sunday 16 September at 8pm. Direct from London, the world’s premier Beatles band are back in Australia by popular demand. The show will feature renditions of some of The Beatles greatest songs, as well as hits The Beatles never performed live. Treat your dad with a fun night out at The Drum. Visit drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666 to book tickets.
…enjoy a great night of music For the classic Aussie rock dad, see iconic rocker Ian Moss live…
Get Creative Explore your creative side and unleash the inner artist through our Creative Classes. Heritage Hill presents a range of creative classes and lifestyle workshops and tours this month. From Open Art Studio, to weaving, cross stitch and Guerilla Kindness, or life drawing and composting workshops, there is a program for everyone. Visit greaterdandenong.com/ creativeclasses for more information.
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What’s On September 2018 MONDAY
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Probus Club of Noble Park and Dandenong Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9546 2346
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Weaving with Wunder Weave Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 6.30pm–8.30pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Evening View Club Dandenong RSL, 44–50 Clow Street Ph: 9795 1222
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Hill Precinct Tour 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 10.30am–12.30pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Drawing Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 6.30pm Ph: 8571 1666
– The Songs of Eva Cassidy Drum Theatre 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666
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Food Lovers Tour 6pm–8pm Ph: 8571 1377
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Probus Club of Sandown Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park, 10am Ph: 9791 6807
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Storytime – Thai Springvale Library 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920
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Workshop Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666
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Park Community Action Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 6pm Ph: 9701 5821
Help for Adults Dandenong Library 2pm Ph: 1300 630 920
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Dancing Keysborough Senior Citizen’s Hall, 352 Cheltenham Rd 8pm–11pm (every Thursday) Ph: 0428 549 995
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Workshop: Effective Record Keeping Springvale Customer Service Centre 6.30pm–8.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920
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Stitch and Guerilla Kindness Workshop Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 6.30pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch AGM and Public Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 7.30pm Ph: 0407 325 030
Women’s Alliance Friendship Group Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive 12pm–2pm Ph: 9547 5801
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U3A Annual Art and Craft Display Jan Wilson Community Centre 10.30am–3.30pm Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm
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Creators Workshop Heritage Hill 11am Ph: 8571 1666 Movie – Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest Harmony Square 12pm
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Studio – Spoken Word Workshop Dandenong Library 6.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920
Under the Stars Pencil Park, Hidden Grove Blvd, Keysborough Ph: 8571 1702
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Opening Festival and Planting Day Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South 11am–2pm Ph: 8571 1702
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Fun at the Library Springvale Library 10.30am Ph: 1300 630 920
Contact: City of Greater Dandenong Ph: 8571 1000 Drum Theatre Ph: 8571 1666 Dandenong Library Ph: 1300 630 920
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Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station 8am–2pm Ph: 0425 806 006
Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Ph: 9793 4511 Jan Wilson Community Centre Ph: 9795 9279
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Art Studio Laurel Lodge, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666
Weaving with Wunder Weave Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong 1pm–5pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Moss – Solo, Acoustic and Intimate Drum Theatre 8pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Bootleg Beatles Drum Theatre 8pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Think Tank: Mad About Science the Human Body Dandenong Library 3pm–4pm Ph: 1300 630 920
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Springvale Cultural Tour 10.30am–12.30pm Ph: 8571 1377
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Latin Festival Sandown Racecourse 12pm–midnight
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Multicultural Dance Springvale City Hall 7pm–11.30pm Ph: 8571 1666
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Chi Qi Gong Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46–50 Queens Avenue 10am (every Sunday) Ph: 9548 3972
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Latin Festival Harmony Square 11am–7pm
Walker Street Gallery Ph: 9706 8441 Dandenong Market Ph: 9701 3850 Cultural Tours Ph: 8571 1666
Send your event listings to news@cgd.vic.gov.au List your community event online at greaterdandenong.com/ eventlistings
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Our Stories A diverse range of short stories have been captured and recorded as part of an English literacy program run through Greater Dandenong Libraries. The Our Stories project, which includes a booklet and CD featuring 19 different stories, will be launched this month as part of Adult Learner’s Week (1–8 September). The stories were written by people learning English as a second language and were recorded by volunteers. The result is a colourful and personal learning tool that will be available through the Greater Dandenong Libraries.
The booklet and CD will be used to help teach students learning English, but also doubles as a wonderful way to enrich the oral history of the Greater Dandenong community. Students and volunteers spent six weeks being guided on the art of writing and recounting a story by a professional storyteller and teachers. The diverse range of stories covers everything from love, to settling in a new home and quirky childhood tales. Our Stories was made possible thanks to funding via an Adult Literacy Grant from the State Library of Victoria and the Public Library of Victoria Network. It was completed in collaboration with Greater Dandenong Libraries, Chisholm TAFE, the Springvale and Dandenong Neighbourhood Houses and volunteers from the Social Knitwork group.
Peer2Peer Study The Peer2Peer Study program helps students from Year 6 to Year 12 seek help with their studies from other students and volunteers. The program aims to provide students with a safe and comfortable environment to interact with other students, encouraging them to learn from each other and develop a positive relationship between schools and year levels. It also enables students to develop their self-confidence through assisting other students and asking for assistance. Peer2Peer Study is free and runs every Monday from 4pm-6pm during school terms at Springvale Library and Dandenong Library. For information phone 1300 620 930. Do you have our Library App on your mobile device? Renew or reserve library books, see what is happening at our libraries and access a huge range of e-resources. Visit greaterdandenonglibraries. com.au for more information, or visit your favourite app store and search ‘Greater Dandenong Libraries’ to download the new and improved app today.
Get eSmart in the libraries Greater Dandenong Libraries will this month celebrate National eSmart Week 2–8 September.
Library staff are trained to support parents to play an active role in their child’s digital world.
The week, which coincides with National Child Protection Week, helps create awareness of cyber safety issues.
Library members have access to free digital literacy programs run across the year, including weekly Library Tech Assist sessions at Dandenong and Springvale libraries.
Greater Dandenong Libraries is an eSmart accredited library service that partners with schools and community groups to deliver the cyber safety message.
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National eSmart Week is an initiative developed by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation in partnership with the Telstra Foundation.
Visit greaterdandenong libraries.com.au for more information about cyber safety.
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Supporting youth employment Young people in the City of Greater Dandenong who want to fast-track their path to employment and learning opportunities are invited to take part in upcoming initiatives.
Accelerate Friday 7 September Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Job seekers aged 16–25 are encouraged to participate in the Accelerate program to find out more about local industries and job opportunities. Participants can learn how and where to search for work, and discover opportunities available in the City of Greater Dandenong.
The City of Greater Dandenong is committed to providing opportunities for young people to work, learn and engage in the local community and to develop their strengths and skills. As part of this commitment, Council has a Youth Strategy Action Plan and last year established the Mayoral Youth Employment Taskforce. The Taskforce, which includes representatives from all levels of government, education, community services and the business sector, developed an action plan to support youth employment, with key initiatives now underway to help young job seekers strengthen their connection to local industry and to break down barriers to employment.
Youth Summit More than 200 year 10 students from schools across the City of Greater Dandenong came together at the recent Youth Summit to discuss contemporary youth issues. The theme of this year’s Youth Summit was ‘Better Together’, providing young people with the opportunity to explore topics relating to resilience, self-care, community connectedness, identity and belonging. The young people had the opportunity to learn self-care strategies from mental health professional Bryan
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo Friday 14 September Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong There are opportunities for young people to undertake apprenticeships and traineeships in a range of industries. Come along to this expo to find out more, meet with
apprenticeship providers and express your interest. IMPACT Youth Volunteering Program 1, 3 and 5 October Volunteering is a wonderful way for young people to gain skills and experience. IMPACT provides young people with an opportunity to learn about volunteering opportunities in their area. Open to young people aged 16-25 years. Participants must be able to commit to attending all three days of the program. For further information visit youth.greaterdandenong.com or to register phone Youth and Family Services on 9793 2155.
Jeffrey and how to overcome challenges from motivational speaker Shabnam Safa. There were also group discussions and personal development workshops including African drumming, yoga, hip hop and drama. The Youth Summit allowed students to build social connections with other like-minded young people and act as advocates for their peers. The ideas generated by young people throughout the summit will assist Council to shape policies and programs that are responsive to the needs of young people in the community.
Immunisation Timetable – September 2018 Date
Time
Location
Monday 3 September
4pm–6.30pm
Springvale Service for Children, 23–28 Lightwood Road, Springvale
Tuesday 11 September
10am–11.30am Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park
Wednesday 12 September 4pm–6.30pm
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)
Monday 17 September
1pm–1.45pm
Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North (BJ Powell Reserve)
Monday 17 September
4.30pm–6pm
Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Saturday 22 September
10am–11.45am
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)
Wednesday 26 September 10am–12pm
Springvale Service for Children, 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale
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Dandy Makers Market
Small business workshops A number of small business workshops are being offered by the City of Greater Dandenong with key industry providers to give local businesses the opportunity to learn, engage, grow and improve their productivity. Selling on Amazon 101 – How to Grow your Business on Amazon When: Tuesday 16 October, 6pm–8pm Where: Dandenong Civic Centre, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Cost: free (bookings essential) Presented by Amazon Australia, participants will learn more about how to launch their business on Amazon and gain insight into the Amazon Marketplace, tools and policies for sellers, and the services that can help grow their business.
The Dandenong Market and Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) have joined forces to support refugees and migrants to run their own business as part of an exciting new handmade market.
The Dandy Makers Market will showcase new and emerging crafters and producers of artisan foods, giving stallholders the opportunity to become financially independent by running their own business. Dandenong Market General Manager Jennifer Hibbs said the first Makers Market would be held in October and would feature a range of handmade goods made by stallholders. “A lot of the traders involved in the Makers Market have a background in handmade goods so this is the perfect opportunity to work together for everyone’s benefit,” Ms Hibbs said. “The stallholders gain financial independence and we have new products in the market that reflect the diversity of our local community, allowing us to offer a point of difference from other local markets.”
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SMRC Business Improvement and Communications Manager, Ms Sue Brown, said the centre provided business training and mentoring to assist the stallholders to become market ready. “We acknowledge that a lot of potential stallholders haven’t tapped into the fact that there is an opportunity for their passion or hobby to be turned into a business,” Ms Brown said. “It’s an opportunity for non-traditional employment skills to be turned into entrepreneurial skills and for the stallholders to become financiallyindependent through a micro business.” The first Makers Market will be held on Sunday 14 October from 10am–3pm and will coincide with the SMRC’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The Unity in Diversity Festival will showcase local community groups and businesses, entertainment, rides and food and will be held on the surrounds of the SMRC building in Clow Street, next to the market. The Dandy Makers Market will be held on the second Sunday of every month. For more information, or to become involved, email dandymakers@smrc.org.au or phone Elly on 0425 862 172.
NBN For Business Information Session When: Tuesday 30 October, 6pm–7.30pm Where: City of Greater Dandenong, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Cost: free (bookings essential) Local businesses are invited to join a free NBN Co information session to help them prepare their business for the switch to the new network. nbn™ local Manager, Rosanna Lacorcia, will provide a step-by-step guide to switching your business to the nbn™ access network to help make the transition as smooth as possible. One-on-one tender writing support sessions When: September and October Where: Dandenong Civic Centre, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Cost: $50 (limited places available) As part of the City of Greater Dandenong’s Small Business Program, local businesses are invited to attend a one-on-one, two-hour mentoring session with tender writing expert Kristen Daw. Five places are being offered initially during September and October to those that express their interest first. To book, email business@cgd.vic.gov.au To book, visit greater dandenong.com/small businessworkshops or for further information email business@cgd.vic.gov.au
Community Community Calendar News
Annual Orchid Show 2018 The Dandenong and District Orchid Club’s Annual Orchid Show is on again and will be held the weekend of September 29–30.
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This annual show is the biggest event on the club’s calendar each year and will feature flowering orchids on display and a wide range of orchids and related products for sale. The Dandenong and District Orchid Club has a strong history in the local area and now boasts more than 100 members. The club meets on the second Friday of every month and new members are always welcome. The Annual Orchid Show 2018 will be held at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park, on Saturday 29 September from 9am–5pm and Sunday 30 September from 9am–4pm. Admission: $5 adults, $2 pensioners, children under 16 accompanied by an adult are free. For more information or to become involved in the club, phone club president Ron Daniell on 0412 188 263.
Free mental health support Greater Dandenong residents can access free mental health services as part of the Accessible Psychological Interventions (API) program. The API program provides individual counselling/psychological therapy and structured group sessions for people of all ages who have, or who are at risk of developing, a mental illness. The API mental health team is experienced in the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders including (but not limited to) complex trauma and anxiety, depressive, substance abuse and personality disorders.
or more information phone F 1300 003 224.
The September Latin Festival 2018 will this year be celebrated with a range of exciting events across the city. The main event is a two day celebration to be held at Sandown Entertainment Centre, 591–659 Princes Highway, Springvale, on the weekend of 22 and 23 September. The festival, to be held from 12pm–midnight on Saturday and from 12pm–10pm on Sunday, will showcase performances by Latin American artists and traditional food. There will be entertainment for children, young people and seniors as well as exhibitions, children’s rides and activities. A number of other events that celebrate the Latin culture will also be held at different venues across the City throughout September.
Shoppers at Dandenong Market will be entertained with music and traditional dances on 8 and 15 September from 12pm–1pm whilst Harmony Square, Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, will come to life on 30 September from 11am– 7pm with folklore exhibitions, food and entertainment for all ages. Paintings by Latin American artists will be exhibited at the Walker Street Gallery, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong, from 20 September until 14 October. The exhibition, titled La Nina, features artwork created by women that celebrates the female spirit. In addition, the gallery’s theatre will host a Latin Voice performance on 27 September. For more information about these events, visit septemberlatinfestival.com.au
Art and Craft Display Dandenong U3A invites the Greater Dandenong community to view its Annual Art and Craft Display.
The display will feature handcrafts, knitting and embroidery, and entry is free.
See the display at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North on Monday 24 September from 10.30am–3.30pm.
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