Greater Dandenong Council News August 2019

AUGUST 2019

Greater Dandenong Council News

STEAM Program PAGE 8

Cultural Threads

Melbourne Writers’ Festival

Ballet at the Drum

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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 All correspondence to: Greater Dandenong Council News 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 August edition of the Greater Dandenong Council News.

This month we take a look at one of Council’s popular conservation programs and a discount for learn to swim sessions at our local aquatic facilities. Read about these on the opposite page.

Greater Dandenong has a vibrant arts scene, and throughout August we see the return of the Cultural Threads program.

Turn to page 7 and read about the wide variety of exhibitions and workshops on offer across the whole month.

Mayor Cr Roz Blades AM

Our libraries are also busy this month, with the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) program, Children’s Book Week and Melbourne Writers’ Festival all being celebrated. Turn to page 8 and 9 for more.

We are also encouraging our community to take more responsibility for keeping Greater Dandenong streets clean. Read more about how you can deal with unwanted household rubbish on page 14.

Whatever you get up to this month, I hope you have fun exploring your own backyard in the City of Greater Dandenong.

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Important Numbers

My City The City of Greater Dandenong is home to the most culturally diverse community in Australia. Residents come from 157 different nations, speak more than 200 different languages and follow more than 100 different faiths. There are many places of worship throughout our city, including several very popular temples located on Springvale Road in Springvale. Whatever your faith the City of Greater Dandenong offers a place for everyone to find comfort.

Emergency calls Police / Fire / Ambulance................................... 000 Street lighting faults / non-operational United Energy............................................13 20 99 Traffic signal faults / non-operational................................... 8571 1000 Hoon Hotline................................. 1800 333 000 Hard Waste Collection WM Waste Management Services.................................................... 9721 1915 Australian Animal Protection Society.............................. 9798 8415 RSPCA....................................................... 9224 2222 Nurse on Call................................ 1300 606 024

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Front Cover: Dandenong High School students hit the lab to prepare for the STEAM festival.

Photo: Hilton Stone.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.

Council News

Save on swimming lessons

While many people avoid swimming during winter, now is the perfect time to consider learning to swim.

Council considers swimming to be a skill for life and we are proud of the learn to swim and aquatic safety programs offered at our two aquatic centres.

In partnership with the YMCA, Council has cut the cost of learning to swim at our two centres. Swimming lesson fees have dropped from $41.50 to $38 per fortnight.

Greater Dandenong is also one of the few municipalities that offers concession rates for swimming lessons, and this fee has also dropped from $33 to $30.40 per fortnight.

Visiting our two centres with the family will also be cheaper, with the family swim pass dropping from $19.60 to $18 (for a family of five).

Find out more by visiting one of our aquatic facilities at: Noble Park Aquatic Centre (NPAC) 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park Ph: 9546 7955 nobleparkaquaticcentre.com.au Dandenong Oasis Corner Heatherton Road and Cleeland Street, Dandenong Ph: 9767 3100 dandenongoasis.com.au

Community Satisfaction Survey The City of Greater Dandenong has once again achieved a record performance rating as part of an annual customer satisfaction survey of residents.

Now in its 20th year, the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey assesses Council’s performance across a range of measures and in comparison to other local government bodies.

Council achieved an overall performance score of 67, a record result for Council, up from 66 in 2018. The figure was three points higher than the 2017 score, and seven points higher than the 2019 state-wide average.

This year Council scored highest in the area of customer service (74), which was a three point improvement on 2018 results, and compares to the state-wide average of 71.

The survey results also found that: ► Greater

Dandenong residents identified diversity as the best thing about our community, closely followed by community facilities and customer service

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a safety question, 40 per cent of residents said they felt safe in their local area, compared to 36 per cent in 2018

► Residents

scored community consultation a 62, compared to a state-wide average of 56, and a two point increase on our 2018 results

► Advocacy

scored 59, compared to a state-wide average of 54

► Overall

Council direction scored 61, compared to the state-wide average of 53 per cent.

Visit greaterdandenong.com for the full report.

Performance Measure

Council

Metro State-wide Average average

Overall performance

67

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60

Community consultation (community consultation and engagement)

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56

Advocacy (lobbying on behalf of the community)

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54

Making community decisions (decisions made in the interests of the community)

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60

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Sealed local roads (condition of sealed roads)

67

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56

Customer service

74

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Overall Council direction

61

55

53

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Councillor Contacts Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea 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

Right: Mayor Roz Blades recently met Vanessa to congratulate her for being one of four children chosen to represent Australia as a Junior Ambassador at the 31st Asian Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka. Vanessa travelled to Japan last month.

Below: Mayor Roz Blades celebrated International Volunteer Week in May at a special afternoon tea where volunteer Josephine De Lange was presented with the inaugural Award for Exceptional Service. Mrs De Lange has been volunteering in the community for more than 30 years.

Lightwood Ward Cr Loi Truong 0466 004 618 loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Roz Blades AM – Mayor 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 Sophie Tan 0466 793 727 sophie.tan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum Ward Cr Matthew Kirwan 0403 072 295 THU RSDAY matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au

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Red Gum Ward Cr Angela Long NOVEMBER Ph/Fax: 9795 6574 0466 004 616 angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum Ward Cr Jim Memeti 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf Ward Cr Zaynoun Melhem 0466 518 082 zaynoun.melhem@cgd.vic.gov.au

Council Meetings MONDAY

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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 August meetings will be held:

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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.

Monday 12 August Monday 26 August

Silverleaf Ward Cr Maria Sampey Ph/Fax: 9790 1291 0438 800 027 maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au

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To view meetings online or to submit a question simply go to greaterdandenong.com/ councilmeetings

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Cr Angela Long

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The owner, Ian Clark, came and spoke to me when I was mayor in 2013 about establishing a water sports facility on crown land near Patterson River, Bangholme. The land was very run down and had a lot of dumped rubbish on it. I was very enthusiastic about the proposal as I had seen one of these facilities in Germany and it was well utilised.

Ian has spent a lot of money on this water park to bring a unique facility to our city. Water skiing by using a cable instead of a motorboat is more affordable, the water is not too deep and you still have to wear all the same gear, which I believe makes it safer.

Melbourne Cable Park is a hidden gem in Greater Dandenong that provides the opportunity to access water sports for people of all abilities. There is cable water skiing and wakeboarding over two ponds and a climbing frame for the more adventurous.

► Paperbark Ward

The cable park has specially designed wakeboards that have seats on them for people who are in wheelchairs, so that users are able to enjoy the freedom of gliding through water. Safety is a priority, with a specially designed boat able to pick up fallen wakeboarders quickly.

the proposed expansion of NPAC and preferences of the future of the outdoor pool. Council will consider all responses before making a decision and finalising the Draft Aquatic Strategy.

Over the years, Council has worked to represent our wonderfully diverse community and we are proud to say that we are a community that welcomes all.

The State Government has committed $3.05 million to upgrade Ross Reserve, including $750,000 for a new pavilion, and other money for a new basketball court, jogging track and lengthening of the junior football oval.

The playground will offer an inclusive experience for all, with diverse play equipment and reflective spaces for children, youth and adults of all abilities.

The playground will sit between the Noble Park Community Centre and the Noble Park Aquatic Centre (NPAC) which has itself been the subject of some public consultation over the past few months. In considering the future of both NPAC and Dandenong Oasis, Council sought feedback on

The park has also become very popular with schools from Greater Dandenong and other Melbourne suburbs.

Melbourne Cable Park is at 5 River End Road (near the corner of McMahons Road), Bangholme. For bookings phone 8780 7777.

I n the meantime if you wish to contact me on any Council related matters please email me at angela.long@cgd.vic. gov.au or phone me on 9795 6574 or 0466 004 616.

Cr Roz Blades AM

The City of Greater Dandenong has a rich and diverse history, and this year we celebrate 25 years since the old cities of Springvale and Dandenong were amalgamated.

Council has carried out extensive consultation regarding plans to build an all abilities playground in Ross Reserve Noble Park, and I am hoping to be able to unveil the plans at a Mayoral Family Fun day later this year.

The wheelchair wakeboarding has been featured in the media recently with ABC News reports sharing how popular it is for people from across Melbourne.

I want the whole community to come and celebrate our wonderful city and explore this changing precinct at the Mayoral Family Fun Day which will be held at Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park, on Saturday 26 October, from 12pm–4pm.

We will share more information about the Mayoral Family Fun Day in the October edition of this magazine and on Council’s website in the coming weeks.

In the meantime if you would like to contact me about any Council-related issues you can email me at roz.blades@ cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0417 053 612 or 9701 5821.

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Working for You

Council supports aged residents Council will continue to deliver In Home Support Services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Council’s contract to deliver home support services to Greater Dandenong residents was recently extended until June 2022. Support services include: ► domestic

assistance care ► respite care ► home maintenance and home modifications ► social support programs, including trips to the library, leisure centres and shopping, and the day program at Mackay Street, Springvale ► food services. ► personal

Council sees the home support program as very important to our older residents and wants to see eligible residents receive the highest level of support.

To register for the services phone My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au for more information.

Residents living with a disability who are under the age of 65 may also be eligible for care.

For more information phone Council’s Community Care Department on 8571 5503.

Homes for wildlife More than 200 local school children have taken part in a Council program to build homes for wildlife.

The Habitat, Hollows and Nesting Box program is a hands-on, outdoor based program teaching primary school children about the animals that call Greater Dandenong home and where they seek shelter.

Students visit Fotheringham Reserve in Dandenong over six weeks and study habitat, leaf litter and creek health, as well as tree hollows and the animals that use the hollows for breeding and shelter.

Students then build nesting boxes that can be used by a variety of animals at reserves across the City of Greater Dandenong. One of the nesting boxes installed at Fotheringham Reserve has become home to a pair of kookaburras who return each year to nest.

Mayoral Forum Greater Dandenong Mayor Roz Blades recently hosted a Mayoral Forum on Social Housing.

Representatives from housing and homelessness agencies attended alongside government departments, Victoria Police, local community service providers and Council representatives.

State Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams closed the event with a speech highlighting the need for collaboration.

Mayor Blades also spoke about the need to work together to find real housing solutions for Greater Dandenong residents.

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The program has been running since 2017 and has taught many students about our city’s bushland areas and how important it is to preserve them.

The program finishes with a barbecue in the park and a celebration of the bush, including a chance for the children to monitor nesting boxes at Fotheringham Reserve using a camera.

This is just one of the many biodiversity programs Council runs. Others include indigenous tree planting days for the community and schools, Adopt a Park for kindergartens and nature play sessions for schools and residents at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve.

Visit greaterdandenong.com or phone 8571 1702 for more information.

Ideas discussed during the forum included using government land for social housing, modular housing, housing for people seeking asylum and the importance of partnership between different levels of government and housing agencies.

Mayor Blades said the forum allowed for open and honest discussion about the needs of some of our most vulnerable residents.

“Council is committed to finding housing solutions to address our community’s need for more social and affordable housing in Greater Dandenong,” Mayor Blades said.

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Artwork by Tal Fitzpatrick.

My Pinata Heart!

Learn how to make a decorative heart or trophy pinata that can be filled with inspirational words, good vibes and powerful messages. Join artist Kitiya Palaskas for this colourful workshop at Heritage Hill on Tuesday 20 August, from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Cost is $20 or $17 concession.

Cultural Threads returns to Greater Dandenong in a month-long celebration of textile art.

Building on from successful events in 2014 and 2016, Cultural Threads encourages participants to use the medium of textiles to connect with one another, trade skills and share stories.

Workshops, activities and events will be held across Greater Dandenong venues including Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, Heritage Hill, Drum Theatre, Dandenong Library, Springvale Library and Harmony Square.

Explore craftivism and botanical dyeing, or make pinatas, jewellery and plush toys at these exciting workshops.

Native Botanical Dyeing Join Yindjibarndi artist Katie West in this two part workshop to learn the meditative skills of botanical dyeing using native flora and fauna. At Walker Street Gallery on Saturdays 10 and 17 August, 11.30am–1.30pm. Cost is $40 or $34 concession.

How to Make a Plush Toy

Cultural Threads is a celebration of textiles and is a satellite event for Craft Victoria’s popular Craft Cubed Festival 2019.

Artist Cat Rabbit will take you through the process of designing and making your own plush toy. Come to this two part workshop at Heritage Hill on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, 2pm–6pm. Cost is $50 or $40 concession.

The main exhibition, Zephyr, will feature a diverse group of artists including John Barbour, Jon Campbell, Raquel Ormella, Janet Passehl, Hayley Tan, Kei Takamura, Katie West, Sam Martin, Brooke Hyrons and Rubaba Haider.

Jewellery Masterclass Series

Zephyr will open on Saturday 3 August from 1pm across venues including Walker Street Gallery, Heritage Hill and Harmony Square.

A celebratory launch will be held at Walker Street Gallery from 2pm.

Upcycling never looked so good. Join jeweller Emma Grace for this three part workshop on how to make bespoke pieces using recycled materials such as fabric, plastics and vintage jewellery.

Held at Heritage Hill on Thursdays 1, 8 and 15 August, 6.30pm–8.30pm.

Individual workshops are $20 or $17 concession, or take part in the whole series for $60 or $50 concession.

Australia’s first accessible and portable arts space, Nebula, will also be in Harmony Square from August 5–9. A Cultural Threads Open Day will close the program. It will be held at Heritage Hill, on Saturday 31 August from 1pm–4pm.

Visit greaterdandenong. com/culturalthreads to find out more.

Raise Your Voice!

Craftivist Stitching Workshop Run by Melbourne-based artist Tal Fitzpatrick this workshop will teach you how to use the most basic craft skills to create something that matters.

At Heritage Hill on Tuesday 13 August, 6.30pm–8.30pm. Cost is $20 or $17 concession.

A series of open studios, fashion parades, installations and exhibitions will be held across the City of Greater Dandenong throughout August.

FAST FACTS Visit greaterdandenong.com/ culturalthreads for more information or phone 8571 1666 to book into a workshop.

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre is not just a gallery, it also contains a performing arts theatre and meeting rooms which can be hired by the public.

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STEAM into the library Greater Dandenong Libraries are encouraging everyone to learn new skills this month as part of the colourful STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Festival.

Ages 7–11 Robogals Code and create your own LEGO Mindstorm robot, at Dandenong Library on Sunday 4 August, 2pm– 3.30pm, and Springvale Library on Sunday 11 August, 2pm–3.30pm.

STEAM Kids Code your own OZObot at Dandenong Library on Monday 12 August, 4pm–5pm.

Code Club The free four part program will teach you how to code using Scratch to create your own game, at Springvale Library on Wednesday 14, 21 and 28 August and 4 September 4.30pm–6pm.

Wildlife Xposure Interact with native creatures and be exposed to Australia’s magnificent biodiversity, at Dandenong Library on Saturday 10 August, 3pm–4pm.

Diane Nguyen

Ages 16+ Trivia Tuesday Sci-fi Edition Join the Libraries Up Late program with a STEAM theme at Dandenong Library on Tuesday 27 August, 6.30pm–8pm.

Writing true crime: In conversation with Emily Webb Hear from this true crime author and podcaster at Dandenong Library on Sunday 11 August, 3pm–4pm.

The Trauma Cleaner: In conversation with Sandra Pankhurst Subject of the award winning biography The Trauma Cleaner Sandra is a transgender woman and has lived many lives, rising above adversity to become an advocate for aged care rights, disability, mental health and ethics. Sandra will speak at Drum Theatre on Sunday 18 August, 3pm–4pm.

All Ages Australian Poetry Slam At Dandenong Library on Saturday 3 August, 2pm–4pm.

To infinity and beyond – Green screen pop up Whatever your sci-fi dreams, the green screen will make them a reality and you’ll receive a digital and paper copy of your adventures. At Dandenong Library every Tuesday in August 4pm–5pm.

Write your own web series This six week series will be run by Diana Nguyen and will be held at Dandenong Library, from Tuesday 13 August, 6.30pm–8pm.

Green screen pop up

All sessions have limited places, book now. Find out more at greaterdandenong libraries.com.au or phone 1300 630 920 to book into a session.

Ages 12–25 Making GIFs with Trent Learn how to make your own hilarious GIFs at Dandenong Library on Monday 5 August, 4pm–5pm.

STEAM Teens – soft circuits A crafty introduction to electronics at Springvale Library on Monday 19 August, 4pm–5pm.

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FAST FACTS Sandra Pankhurst

More than 1.1 million people visited the Dandenong and Springvale libraries in 2017–18.

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Children’s Book Week This year Children’s Book Week (17–23 August) will celebrate the theme ‘Reading is my Secret Power’.

Each year the Children’s Book Council of Australia aims to bring children and books together in a celebration of literacy and storytelling.

Greater Dandenong’s two libraries will host a series of performances and author talks that will be open to local schools. Featured authors include Renee Treml, Mark Penzak and Marc McBride.

Carp Productions will host a public performance at Dandenong Library on Saturday 24 August at 3pm.

Visit greaterdandenong libraries.com.au for more information.

Peter Polites

Greater Dandenong Libraries are excited to work with the Melbourne Writers’ Festival to bring an exciting range of literary activities and events to Greater Dandenong.

Sessions will showcase work from a number of artists writing across a variety of formats, so come along and meet some local favourites and new faces.

Council is searching for delicious recipes to celebrate Greater Dandenong’s cultural diversity and showcase healthy home cooking.

The Melbourne Writers’ Festival runs from 30 August to 8 September.

Share your recipe and the story behind it and we will work with chefs and dietitians to show that dishes from all over the world can be tasty and healthy.

Local schools will meet children’s book author and actor Andrew Daddo during the Festival.

Selected recipes will be shared in a cookbook called The Share Plate: from our community to your table.

Entries close on 2 August.

Visit greaterdandenong. com/theshareplate for more information.

SL Lim

Three public events will also take place in Dandenong on Saturday 31 August.

Meet Peter Polites at Dandenong Library, 1–2pm.

Meet SL Lim at Dandenong Library, 3–4pm.

Hear Storytelling Live at Walker Street Gallery, 6.30pm–7.30pm.

For more information or to book a place in the public sessions visit greater dandenonglibraries.com.au or phone 1300 630 920.

FAST FACTS More than 35,000 people attended library programs targeted at adults, while around 15,000 children attended program sessions aimed at young library users.

Dandenong and Springvale Libraries combined have about 85,000 members, representing more than half of the population of Greater Dandenong.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

What’s On August 2019 MONDAY

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Places of Worship Tour

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► Storytime

Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 10.30am (every Thursday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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Probus Club of Noble Park and Dandenong Club Noble Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9546 2346

Evening VIEW Club Dandenong RSL, 44–50 Clow Street 7pm Ph: 0417 511 588

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Probus Club of Sandown Club Noble Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9791 6807

Tennis for Seniors Burden Park Tennis Club, Olympic Avenue, Springvale South 9am–12pm (every Tuesday)

Help for Adults Dandenong Library 1pm–3pm Ph: 1300 630 920

26 Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

► Valewood

Toastmasters Public Speaking Club Meeting Dandenong North Senior Citizens Club, 41a Latham Crescent 7.30pm

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Network Public Tour of Places of Worship 39 Clow Street, Dandenong 8.30am–3pm Ph: 8774 7662

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and Strive Carers Walking Group Burden Park, Heatherton Road, Springvale South 9.30am Ph: 8552 2222

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Screen Pop Up Dandenong Library 4pm

► Trivia

Tuesday: Sci-fi Edition Dandenong Library 6.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Playgroup for Families Seeking Asylum Springvale Library 10am (every Wednesday) Ph: 1300 630 920

► Keysborough

8 Writing Group at The Open Door 110 Ann Street, Dandenong 10am Ph: 9791 8664

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► Council

Circle Dandenong Library 11am Ph: 1300 630 920

and District Diabetic Support Group Meeting Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 2pm Ph: 9546 2346

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► Peer 2 Peer Study Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 4pm–6pm (every Monday) Ph: 1300 630 920

► Reading

► Dandenong

Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

Threads: Jewellery Masterclass with Emma Grace Heritage Hill 6.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

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St Andrew Daylight Masonic Lodge Meeting South Eastern Masonic Centre, 270 Hutton Road, Keysborough Ph: 0414 512 443

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► Frankly

Sinatra Drum Theatre 10.30am Ph: 8571 1666

► Backstage

Tour Drum Theatre 12.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

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Food Lovers Tour 11.30am Ph: 8571 1666

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► Conversation

Circle – Low to Intermediate Dandenong Library 6pm–7.30pm (every Thursday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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of Mercy English Tutoring Dandenong Library 9am (every Friday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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Exhibition launch Walker Street Gallery, Dandenong 2pm Ph: 9706 8441

► Libraries

Up Late – Games Night Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 6.30pm (every Friday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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Help for Adults Springvale Library 2pm–4pm Ph: 1300 630 920

Watch Greater Dandenong Social Event Noble Park RSL, Heatherton Road Ph: 9548 3750

Xposure presents Native Animals Dandenong Library 3pm Ph: 1300 630 920

True Crime: In conversation with Emily Webb Dandenong Library 3pm Ph: 1300 630 920

17 Think Tank: Earth and the Milky Way Dandenong Library 3pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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► Home

Grown Swap Day Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive 10.30am

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Playgroup for Families Seeking Asylum Dandenong Library 11am Ph: 1300 630 920

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State Ballet’s Beauty and the Beast Drum Theatre 2.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station Carpark 6am–12.30pm Ph: 0425 806 006

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► Springvale

Threads: Native Fabric Dyeing Heritage Hill 6.30pm Ph: 8571 1666

Dandenong Environment Group Dandenong Wetlands, Stud Road, Dandenong North 9.30am Ph: 8571 1702

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► Neighbourhood

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Beauty and the Beast

Contact:

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Writers Festival: Storytelling Live Walker Street Gallery 6.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920

Dandenong Library Ph: 1300 630 920 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Ph: 9793 4511 Jan Wilson Community Centre Ph: 9795 9279 Springvale Library Ph: 1300 630 920

Walker Street Gallery Ph: 9706 8441

25 Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station Car Park 6am–12.30pm Ph: 0425 806 006

► Melbourne

Drum Theatre Ph: 8571 1666

Springers Leisure Centre Ph: 9701 5900

Trauma Cleaner: In conversation with Sandra Pankhurst Drum Theatre 3pm Ph: 8571 1666

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City of Greater Dandenong Ph: 8571 1000

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Council News

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

► Cultural

Threads Open Day Heritage Hill 1pm–4pm Ph: 9793 4511

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Beauty and the Beast Featuring internationally recognised artists the Victorian State Ballet’s rendition of Beauty and the Beast is not to be missed.

One of the world’s most loved fairytale classics is retold through superb choreography and skilled classical ballet dancers. This profound performance is exhilarating, impactful and visually inspiring, and appropriate for the whole family.

Drum Theatre is proud to welcome the Victorian State Ballet back for two performances of Beauty and the Beast, on Saturday 3 August at 7.30pm and on Sunday 4 August at 2.30pm. Tickets start at $31.50 (Drum Friends) up to $39.50 for adults, or $136 for a family of four.

Not to be missed

Visit drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666 for tickets.

DUMPING IS ILLEGAL

Neat streets in Greater Dandenong The City of Greater Dandenong prides itself on maintaining a clean community, but this is everyone’s responsibility.

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✔R ecycle

The first step to preventing illegal waste is to reduce excess consumption of goods that can become waste.

Question your purchases and avoid impulse buying.

If items are not in a usable condition they are often composed of materials that can be recycled. Take items to your nearest waste transfer station where many items can be left for free.

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Don’t throw out broken items, see if they can be repaired first. If an item still works and is in good condition you can sell it online, give it to a mate or donate it to charity. If you are donating to a charity store, make sure you do this during business hours so someone is there to receive your goods.

If you see someone dumping unwanted items report them to Council. Littering and illegal dumping is against the law and fines can exceed $6000. Report incidents to Council on 8571 1000, or via the Snap. Send.

Solve. App that can be downloaded to your smart phone.

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Council. Litter and illegally dumped items can also have a damaging effect on the environment.

Council is committed to reducing litter and illegally dumped rubbish, through the use of education, hot spot patrols and the prosecution of offenders.

Council is also encouraging residents to play their part in keeping our streets neat by using Greater Dandenong’s five Rs.

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✔R epurpose Consider if the item could be used for a different purpose, for example turn an old door into a table.

If you have waste that can’t be managed through the five Rs, book your free annual hard waste collection. Visit greaterdandenong.com/waste for more information.

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f o e l p o e p young g n o n e d n a D Greater In this series we introduce you to Greater Dandenong’s young residents so everyone can learn more about their lives and passions.

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Hamid Anvari, 13, is a regular user of Noble Park Skate Park. He has been in Australia for five years and started skating at nine.

“I began to skate at the local skate park and made friends with some of the skaters. A skater, Dennis, helped me out a lot and also gave me a spare skateboard. He started to teach me how to skate and do tricks.

“I really enjoy Noble Park Skate Park because I have so many friends that come here. There are so many people here that look after me, I know every skateboarder who comes here and they all look after me, which makes me feel very safe. The skateboarding community is a great community to be a part of.”

Noble Park Skate Park is a unique, world class skate park featuring a plaza, snake-run and bowl. The Skate Park is located in Memorial Drive, Noble Park, and is open every day from dawn until 10pm.

Council News

Join the Holiday Activities Committee Council’s Youth and Family Services are looking for more young people to join the Holiday Activities Committee program.

The program provides young people aged 12–16 who live, work, study or have a significant connection to the City of Greater Dandenong, the opportunity to volunteer as peer leaders during the Council’s popular school holiday activities.

Young people will be provided with training to learn basic leadership, communication and teamwork skills, which they can then practice as team leaders during school holiday activities. The committee meets during the school term on Mondays, from 4.30pm–6.30pm, at Dandenong Library.

For more information or to register visit youth. greaterdandenong.com or phone Youth and Family Services on 9793 2155.

FAST FACTS Skateboarding will be included as a sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the Australian Team will use Noble Park for training in the lead up to the games.

Immunisation Timetable – August 2019 Date

Time

Location

Monday 5 August

4pm–6.30pm

Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale

Tuesday 13 August

10am–11.45am Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park

Wednesday 14 August 4pm–6.30pm

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

Monday 19 August

4.30pm–6pm

Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

Thursday 22 August

1pm–2pm

Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North (BJ Powell Reserve)

Wednesday 28 August 10am–12pm Saturday 31 August

Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale

10am–11.45am Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

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Council News

Palm Plaza lights up

Palm Plaza at Night by Glenn Allen Photography & Digital Imaging.

Dandenong’s busiest pedestrian space has had a lighting upgrade.

Palm Plaza is the city’s most frequented public space, offering a safe, family friendly, pedestrian thoroughfare.

A series of 15m poles combining blue and white lights was installed in 2010, but since then there have been many technical improvements in the lighting industry.

Calling all makers After a winter break, the Dandy Makers Market is set to return for spring.

An initiative of the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre, the market is a chance to support refugees and migrants to run a business selling their own handmade goods.

The market was launched in October last year and showcased new and emerging crafters and producers of artisan foods.

Held on the second Sunday of every month at the Dandenong Market,

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Recently Council replaced all 78 lights with LEDs. The new lights are more energy efficient, brighter and longer lasting, which makes the space safer and also saves money on usage and maintenance costs. the market is always looking for new stallholders to turn their passions into business.

If you have work rights in Australia, live in Melbourne and you make the products yourself, then you are eligible to become a stallholder.

SMRC will also support potential stallholders with business training and mentoring.

Email dandymakers@smrc. org.au for more information or visit smrc.org.au/dandymakers-market to complete an online application form.

Palm Plaza is a major thoroughfare between Dandenong Market and the Dandenong Plaza shopping centre. The established tree canopy and iconic palm trees make the mall an inner city oasis. The design of the lights was inspired by the palms. The project was delivered by Archilux, Versalux Lighting Systems and Obrien Electrical.

FAST FACTS The iconic Dandenong Market is the second oldest market operating in Victoria and attracts more than 5 million visitors each year.

You can charge your electric car for free at the Dandenong Market. There is a Chargepoint Electric Vehicle Charger in the multi-level carpark which can be accessed from Clow Street.

Community Calendar Community News

Join the discussion Now in its seventh year, Dying to Know Day (D2KD) is a national campaign to encourage discussions about death and grief.

Annual Fundraiser

Council News

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An initiative of the Groundswell project, D2KD is held on Thursday 8 August, and aims to help create a world where we all know what to do when someone is dying, caring or grieving.

Visit dyingtoknowday.org for more information and resources on how to have a conversation on the topic of death and dying.

Boomers’ Jukebox.

Brigade Bingo Support the Keysborough Fire Brigade while having fun at their fundraising Disco Bingo Night.

The brigade is raising money to purchase a thermal imaging camera for their fire truck. The event will be held at Keysborough Golf Club, 55 Hutton Road, Keysborough, on Saturday 10 August, from 7pm.

Support the Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch and join their annual fundraising dinner and dance this month.

Socialise with old friends and new, while enjoying a meal and entertainment. Local band the Boomers’ Jukebox is a six-piece band that plays rock ‘n roll and country classics from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

Visit eventbrite.com and search for Disco Dolly Bingo for tickets.

Social Knitwork

The social event will be held at the Noble Park RSL, Heatherton Road, on Saturday 3 August, from 6.30pm– 11.30pm. Booking are essential via the RSL on 9548 3750 (don’t forget to mention you are coming for the Neighbourhood Watch event).

For information about the Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch group phone President Dawn Vernon on 0407 325 030.

A weekly social group for knitters is more than just a chance to catch up with like-minded people.

For the past few years the Social Knitwork has been meeting once a week in Dandenong Library, and together members work on a project to create useful pieces for donation to charity.

Earlier this year the knitters handed over several months worth of their work, including toys, blankets, beanies and infant clothes to the Wesley Mission to be donated to families in need, aged care facilities and people experiencing homelessness.

The Social Knitwork welcomes new members of all abilities who would like to help create goods for donation to worthy causes. The group meets every Wednesday, from 10am–12pm at the Dandenong Library.

Phone 1300 630 920 for more information.

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Drum Theatre has something for everyone…

Dr Seuss’s The Cat in The Hat. Family Program

Sunday 22 September, 10.30am and 1pm

Herman’s Hermits – The 6 O’Clock Hop Tour Concert

Hits including Mrs Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter.

Thursday 5 September, 6pm

Arj Barker – We Need to Talk Comedy

Friday 18 October, 8pm

Drum Theatre 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong drumtheatre.com.au 8571 1666