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Autumn School Holiday Program
Whitehorse Performing Arts
The Beanies EGGstraordinary Day
Parenting: How hard boiled can it be?
As seen on ABC Kids TV, The Beanies are live on stage!
The Beanies are ready to play with you! Come sing, dance and laugh in their giant box fort. The Beanies EGG-straordinary Day is a guaranteed crowdpleaser for Mini-Beanies and their big people.
Age: 3+ years
When: Tuesday 18 April at 1pm
Where: Box Hill Town Hall
Cost: $20-$22
Age: 6-12 years
When: Tuesday 18 April 9.30am - 3.15pm
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $85
Family Clay
Families work together to create a unique clay project for the garden.
Age: Suitable for families with children 6-12 years
Scan the QR code to make a booking
Kids Visual Arts
This session will bring your imagination to life on the page using a variety of mediums.
Age: 6-12 years
When: Wednesday 12 April - various times
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $40
Art Day – Safari Adventure Art Day
Join us on a creative and energetic safari theme adventure! African drumming and dancing, plus clay and craft activities.
Age: 6-12 years
When: Friday 14 April, 9.30am - 3.15pm
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $85
Family Mosaics –Garden Paver
As a family, work together to create your own gorgeous mosaic paver for your garden. This workshop runs over two sessions.
Age: Suitable for families with children 6+ years
When: Tuesday 18 April, 10am - 1pm and Thursday 20 April, 10am - 11.30am
Where: 449-465
Springvale Rd Forest Hill
Cost: $75 per family
Wildcrafting Firekeepers
Participants will a chance to explore different natureconnection and bushcraft skills In the beautiful surrounds of House kids will nature-awareness and brush up bushcraft skills.
Age: 7 - 13 years
When: Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Where: 449-465
Springvale Rd Forest Cost: $85
When: Various
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $44 for adult and child; extra participant $22
Strathdon House And Orchard Precinct
Old Fashion Fun –All Day Art Day
Kids in the Garden: Micro Greens and Sprouts
Festivals
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
All Day Art Day –
Amazing Autumn
Celebrate the vibrant colours of autumn in this fun-filled art day. Activities include clay, craft and visual arts.
Fun With Clay
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing.
Age: 6-12 years
When: Various
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $40
Teen Printmaking Lino with Fusion of Collage
Discover a printmaking technique incorporating lino with a fusion of collage. Work with old and new prints to develop a unique art work. BYO art smock.
Age: 12+ years
When: Wednesday 19 April and Thursday 20 April, 11am - 2pm
Where: 470 Station Street Box Hill
Cost: $65 for 2 sessions
Take an adventure back in time and discover local heritage with a tour at Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct, built in 1893. Activities include guided tour and nature treasure hunt, drawing with Autumn leaves and nature craft.
Age: 6-12 years
When: Friday 21 April, 9.30am - 3.15pm
Where: 449-465 Springvale Rd Frost Hill
Cost: $85
Learn how to grow your own micro greens and sprouts. This workshop will encourage kids to take an interest in how our food is grown and learn different ways to increase their nutrient intake.
Age: Children aged 5-12, accompanied by a guardian
When: Thursday 20 April 12pm - 2pm
Where: 449-465 Springvale Rd Forest Hill
Cost: $15
Moonlight ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’
The big screen stars, ice cream just around the in your neighbourhood park. And it’s Tote your bean your picnic blanket your low-rider down to the
Age: All ages
When: Sunday 6pm - 8pm
Where: Box Hill Box Hill
Cost: Free www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/school-holidays
Wildcrafting with will have explore natureand skills together. beautiful Strathdon will play nature-awareness games up on their skills. years
Wednesday 19 April
449-465 Forest Hill
Orchard Sounds Concert
Join us at Orchard Grove Reserve for some contemporary live music under the trees.
Age: All ages
When: Sunday 16 April, 2pm - 5pm
Where: Orchard Grove Reserve, Blackburn South
Cost: Free
Schwerkolt Cottage
Heritage Easter Egg Hunt
Hunt for chocolate Easter eggs in the garden at Schwerkolt Cottage. You can then explore food on the farm on the heritage hunt.
Age: 6-12 years
Movies
Boots: Wish’ (PG) screen under the cream in hand, the corner neighbourhood it’s free! bean bag, blanket or low-rider chairs Gardens.
Sunday 16 April, Hill Gardens,
When: Saturday 8 April, 2pm - 2.30pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage garden
Cost: Free
Youth Connections
Table Tennis Competition
Come and join our table tennis competition, where young people can have some fun and win some prizes! There will also be a prize for the most inclusive and supportive team player.
Age: 12-25 years
When: Tuesday 11 April, 2pm - 4.30pm
Where: Suite 2, Level 1 Box Hill Central, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Tie Dye Workshop
Tie Dye a tshirt and/ or bag with us! We will also have fabric markers if you wish to draw your own design. Feel free to bring anything white to also tie dye.
Age: 12-25 years
When: Tuesday 18 April
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Where: Suite 2, Level 1, Box Hill Central, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Aqualink Chillzone
Nunawading
Small and large inflatables will be set up in the pool. Active kids will love swinging off the Tarzan rope.
Age: All ages
When: Check availability via aqualink.com.au
Where: Aqualink, Nunawading
Box Hill
No Limits Basketball
This camp is for players passionate about improving and serious about getting better. This camp is not suitable for beginners.
These two-day camps involve a combination of skill work and live game play.
Age: 10-15 years (9 years if playing rep)
When: Monday 17 April and Tuesday 18 April, 9.30am - 2.30pm
Environmental Education Program
Make Your Own Aussie Bush Buddy
Placemaking
YomeciBand
Walk and play with the musical chalk creatures of YomeciBand! Passersby are invited to step, jump, skip, dance and walk on clusters of colourful chalk-drawn creatures, activating sounds and tunes as they ‘play’ the track with their feet.
Age: all ages
When: Thursday 20 April, 11am -1pm
Where: Yellow Activation Pod, Main St, Box Hill Mall
Cost: Free
Are you brave enough to jump off the 3 metre diving board? Maybe the 1 metre diving board is more your style. The Tarzan rope is also a school holiday favourite activity.
Age: All ages
When: Check availability via aqualink.com.au
Where: Aqualink, Box Hill
Cost: Included with entry into the pool $6.30 for kids 5-15
Where: 2 Hanover Rd, Vermont South
Cost: $210, save $20 if returning player
Discover some of the amazing Australian Animals that live in Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve. Get to know some of their special features that make them unique and help them survive in the Australian environment. Make your own animal grass headEchidna or Blue Tongue Lizard - to take home with you and watch it grow!
Age: 5-15 years
When: Thursday 13 April, 10am - 12pm
Where: Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Mitcham
Cost: Free
Mark Smythe - Junior Table Tennis Camp
Learn table tennis in a fun environment!
Incredible Insects and Marvellous Minibeasts
Sportlink
South East
Melbourne Phoenix
Heartland Hoops is a holiday program that focuses on learning new skills, while having fun.
Age: 5-13 years
When: 9.30am - 3.30pm, Wednesday 19 April and Thursday 20 April
Where: 2 Hanover Rd, Vermont South
Cost: $152.50
There’ll be four coaches to guide you with skills-based learning for first 2.5 days and an organised competition on the last half of the last day.
Age: 6-16 years
When: 9.30am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 11 April - Thursday 13 April
Where: 2 Hanover Rd, Vermont South
Cost: $225 per person. 10% off if booking two or more on the same booking.
Be amazed as you uncover the fascinating world of insects!
Celebrate Nature Week with Spiny-leaf stick insects, huge Goliath stick insects, Giant burrowing cockroaches, hermit crabs, tarantulas, scorpions and other minibeasts presented by Reptile Encounters!
Age: 5-16 years
When: Friday 21 April, 10am - 11am
Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre Cost: Free
The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole.
Cootamundra Ward
Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards.
Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.
It’s All in the Family
We are looking for local family businesses who would like to tell their unique story.
The ‘It’s All In The Family’ video project aims to showcase local Whitehorse talent through storytelling. We are interested in all kinds of stories, from family businesses that have been handed down through generations, to ones that are brand-new!
Expressions of interest are open now at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ activate
5-Star Food Safe Program
Bakers Delight Burwood East is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for April for achieving outstanding results in Council’s food safety assessment.
Find out about other local businesses that achieve excellent star ratings by visiting www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ ehealth-portal
Bakers Delight
Address: Shop G 10/172-210 Burwood
Highway Burwood East
Trading Hours: Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 7:00pm
Website: www.bakersdelight.com.au
Eley Ward
Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov. au
Lake Ward
Denise Massoud 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
It was a great pleasure to attend the recent assembly at Blackburn Lake Primary School where the new student leaders were presented with badges to identify their important role in the school community.
In past years I have spoken about the qualities of strong leaders but this year I changed tack and reminded the school community they have the most important role. This is the role of communicating proactively to their leaders on issues and ideas so the leadership team can take action. It is important for everyone to know how significant each person is in supporting a strong community through active communication.
Of course, this is true, not just in a school setting but also in our broader community. As a Councillor I rely on hearing from the community. The community are often the eyes and ears for Councillors and I welcome your communication at any time.
On another topic, homelessness is growing. There is a severe shortage for social housing and affordable housing. The Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance, representing six councils including Whitehorse, held an event at a full Karralyka Theatre to discuss the homelessness of women over 55, the fastest growing demographic for homelessness. We watched the documentary “Undercover”, available on ABC iView which I highly recommend, followed by a panel discussion and audience questions. A sad and hidden problem and we must look for solutions.
Remember your communication is most welcome anytime: denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au Denise
Elgar Ward Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Mahoneys Ward Mark Lane – Mayor 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Citizenship ceremonies are truly one of my favourite events. People are so excited to be joining our great country as citizens and more importantly contributing to the success and diversity of our great city.
Since my last column we have had a successful Lantern festival at Burwood Brickworks. This saw a huge crowd enjoy the Lion dance and festivities as a continuation of the Lunar New Year.
I have been privileged to visit the Sikh temple in Blackburn (The Blackburn Gurdwara). The temple on Whitehorse Rd is open for all people of all faiths to visit and enjoy some social interaction with many others. A truly wonderful experience to meet and enjoy the hospitality of the Sikh community.
Having the opportunity to visit both Alkira and Burke & Beyond in recent weeks was an amazing experience to re-visit what these organisation do to support people with a disability in our community and helping them to learn life skills and build confidence in being part of our community. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Keep an eye out for “Evening with an Arborist”. This is run by Council at the Nunawading Civic Centre and helps educate attendees on what is a healthy tree and what to be aware of when building close to trees. A very educational session.
I encourage everyone to have a look at the new Heatherdale Reserve Pavilion, it is a great outcome for our community with a fantastic community space being achieved. I hope to see you around Mahoneys Ward soon.
Mark with Michael Sukkar MP and John Hilton GM, Sportlink courts
Kingsley Ward
Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Sparks Ward
Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Public consultation was recently open in March for Draft Amendment C245whse relating to Vicinity’s proposed Box Hill North Master Plan. Thank you to residents and community members who have contacted me regarding this proposal.
Vicinity sought Ministerial intervention late 2020 to seek implementation of a Masterplan through a Specific Controls Overlay and an incorporated Document into the Whitehorse Planning Scheme. The controls, if approved, will supersede all other provisions in the local Planning Scheme that apply to the subject site.
Council has written to the Minister and made a formal submission highlighting a number of our concerns with the Draft Amendment – including, but not limited to – the process, inadequate notification and engagement, public realm and open space, urban design and amenity impacts, traffic and movement, housing diversity and affordability and the Incorporated Document itself.
We are also calling for the Minister, should she continue with the consideration of the Draft Amendment, to consent to the formation of a Standing Advisory Committee (SAC). Given a proposal of this scale in the heart of central Box Hill, local voices need to be given enough opportunity to be further heard. Council, alongside myself, will continue to strongly advocate on this front. With the cooler weather kicking in, do keep warm and enjoy the autumn foliage. Until next time, take care – Tina.
Walker Ward
Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Wattle Ward
Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, I attended the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation board meeting in my capacity as Councillor board member.
I noted that the budget is available for public inspection at www.wml.vic.gov.au/About/ About-the-library/Library-Board and that the budget proposes a decrease in funding in real terms for capital collection items. Some members have expressed concerns about the impact on collection quality due to funding. I’m interested in your views. To enable me to represent your views on the board best, please make a public submission or email me your thoughts on library services.
On Sunday 26 February 2023, Deputy Mayor Cutts, Cr McNeil and I attended the Lift the Lid fundraising walk for mental health research supported by Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Rotary. Held annually at Gardiners Creek Reserve, the walk was an excellent opportunity to connect with local community members, discuss ways Council can better work with the not-forprofit sector and raise awareness for mental health. I look forward to the event next year.
On Thursday 9 March 2023, Mayor Cr Lane and I attended the Box Hill United Football Club launch at Box Hill Golf Club. With over 200 in attendance, it was great to see a strong season launch post-COVID.
On Sunday 19 March 2023, I attended Council’s harmony day with several Councillors. Harmony day encourages inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds, and enables increased community connection. I congratulate the Whitehorse Interfaith Network for helping support the event.
Simpson Ward
Cr Prue Cutts – Deputy Mayor 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Terrara Ward
Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
On Friday 17 March, I was delighted to attend the opening of the newly constructed Heatherdale Pavilion, home to Heathmont Jets Junior Football Club and Heatherdale Cricket Club.
In attendance were the CEO of Whitehorse, Simon McMillan, Mayor of Whitehorse, Cr Mark Lane, Deputy Mayor, Cr Prue Cutts, Councillors, Michael Sukkar MP, Federal Member for Deakin and Will Fowles, MP State Member for Ringwood. Celebrations began with a Welcome to Country from Wurundjeri Elder and Whitehorse local resident, Uncle Colin Hunter. Club President, Lloyd Lezaro thanked all who had supported them on the journey.
The pavilion is sensational, with the corner viewing area from the multi-purpose room providing a perfect view of both ovals. This was complimented by the undercover all-round viewing area which was very popular last Friday with the cricket finals taking place. Multiple change rooms to accommodate women and men made this pavilion complete. Congratulations to Heatherdale U16 for taking the trophy and a hearty well done to Vermont South Cricket Club U16 for reaching the grand final. You should all be very proud of yourselves for your commitment.
I encourage you to visit Heatherdale Pavilion and the recently completed magnificent addition to Sportlink. Until next time.
Spotlight on Eley Ward with Cr Trudy Skilbeck
A Community Market has come to Burwood Brickworks on every second Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Come and experience fresh produce, tasty treats, crafts, and support the market to thrive. The next market is on Saturday 8 April.
The construction of the residential buildings next to Burwood Brickworks is nearing completion and new opportunities for getting involved in the area are springing up. Watch for a Whitehorse Manningham Libraries story-time at Brickworks coming soon.
April is the time to enrol for Term 2 classes at your Neighbourhood House, like The Avenue in Eley Ward. Book a class at www.theavenue.org.au/find-a-course
We are closing off the festival season this year with Orchard Sounds coming to Orchard Grove Reserve on Sunday 16 April, 2pm to 5pm. See the line-up at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivalsand-events/orchard-sounds
Bungalook Native Nursery are currently on the look out for new volunteers. The nursery are looking for volunteers to help on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. If you can’t volunteer, consider recycling your plant tubes! Bangalook Native Nursery are always happy to accept 40mm plastic plant tubes during opening hours.
As footy season kicks off, don’t forget to support your local teams too. AFL and Soccer games are happening every weekend in April at Highbury Park, Ballyshannassy Park, Eley Park and Mirrabooka Reserves. Come on down and show your support.
Why shop Local?
You may be wondering what all the hype is about?
Let us start at the basics.
1. Because it is convenient.
In our hectic lives, ‘easy’ makes sense. Your local shops often offer more curated local goods with a more personalised service.
2. It’s better for the environment
And who doesn’t love that! Your own carbon footprint is lessened by shopping closer to home.
3. You help support small business
It has been said many times before, but small business, as our greatest employer, really is the backbone of our economy. They are also often the businesses who support wonderful community causes such as school fetes and fundraisers.
Orchard Sounds
Sunday 16 April 2023
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Orchard Grove Reserve
Blackburn South
4. Invest in your local community
Thriving independent businesses support more local employment, quite often employing young people in their first jobs. Great local shops can also help boost property values.
5. You are more likely to find quality products
Local businesses are more likely to focus on the quality of the things they sell than the quantity.
6. Items and food are more likely to be sustainably sourced
Many local businesses pride themselves on sourcing food and products using practices that are more responsible.
7. There is more chance of finding the unique, wonderful and quirky Unlike bigger brands, which often follow a pattern of selling mass-produced products, the smaller local retailers look to differentiate themselves through stocking items not available elsewhere.
8. You make more thoughtful purchases
We seek to gift loved ones with something as unique as they are to us. Purchasing from a local small business gives us that opportunity to gift something available nowhere else.
To find more local businesses, please visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-open-business
Municipal Emergency Management Plan Review
We invite the community to have their say on our Municipal Emergency Management Plan.
The plan reflects the shared responsibilities of government, emergency management and response agencies and our community for the actions they will take to prepare and respond to emergencies. It also goes into detail about the recovery phase.
Our plan covers:
▪ The types of emergencies that may occur and what we do to minimise these risks.
▪ Where residents and businesses can find out more about preparing for, responding to and recovering form emergencies.
▪ Details about how Council, emergency services and agencies can minimise the impact of emergencies before, during and after an emergency event.
▪ How the community can assist during an emergency.
We’d like your feedback on the plan, your thoughts on emergency risks in our community and where you get your information during an emergency. Your responses will help inform our emergency management plan and processes. Submissions close on Sunday 30 April.
L More information: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/memp
Have your say
Share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you!
Register as a user on Your Say Whitehorse to receive notifications of new consultations.
To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
We want to hear from you – have your say today!
Nelson Road Safety Improvements
You’re invited to have your say on a proposal to make Nelson Road, Box Hill, safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Nelson Road is a busy area with high volumes of pedestrian, bike and motorist traffic. Major destinations along the road include two hospitals, medical suites, Box Hill Institute, Box Hill Gardens, the RSL, hotels, apartments, and workplaces.
Over a five-year period from 2015-2020, an investigation into Nelson Road noted 18 serious car crashes, many of which involved pedestrians and cyclists.
The investigation identified a number of potential safety improvements. This has informed our draft concept plan with proposed works including:
▪ Reducing the posted speed limit to 40km/h
▪ Narrowing the width of traffic lanes
▪ Installing new pedestrian crossings
▪ Building a roundabout at the intersection of Nelson Road and Arnold Street
▪ Creating dedicated, separated bicycle lanes
The proposed works would occur over several stages, with the final stage to take place once the Suburban Rail Loop works are complete.
This proposal was developed in consultation with key local organisations. We’re now inviting feedback from the wider community.
Fill in the survey online or talk to us at our drop-in information sessions on Thursday 30 March, 12pm–2pm or 5pm–7pm at Box Hill Gardens, near the Nelson Road entrance opposite Arnold Street. Submissions close 30 April 2023.
L More information: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/nelson-road
Caring for the Community
Blackburn Sikh Gurdwara are inviting the Whitehorse community to join them on Friday 14 April at a community Khalsa Panth Sajna and Vaisakhi celebration.
This is an open event to the community, non-Sikhs and people of all and no faith are welcome and encouraged to join. There will be vegetarian food, drink, hymns, prayers, singing and much more.
Blackburn Gurdwara have been supporting the Whitehorse community for years, providing free food and groceries to those in need during natural disasters and throughout Covid lockdowns. As well as emergency shelter for family violence victims.
Blackburn Gurdwara was initiated in 1981 to provide a place for families to come together to worship, celebrate and practice the Sikh faith. Prior to that families had met in private homes and local primary schools in the Whitehorse area.
Today Blackburn Gurdwara is managed by an elected committee and a large team of dedicated volunteers, including a resident team of religious workers.
Blackburn Gurdwara committee member Harmick Singh Matharu says, “The management team and volunteers are excited to celebrate Vaisakhi with the Whitehorse community. A focus of the Sikh faith is helping the community. We want people to feel welcome to join us and learn more about the Sikh faith and culture. There will be heaps of delicious free food, we can’t wait to celebrate with our Whitehorse friends!”
Free Community Event
When: Friday 14 April, all day event
Where: 127 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn
Cost: Free Dress code: As this is a place of worship Blackburn Gurdwara request visitors avoid wearing shorts, singlets or anything which may be too revealing.
The new Heatherdale Reserve Pavilion is officially open!
As part of the $5.1 million Heatherdale Reserve Pavilion redevelopment project, Council demolished the existing outdated sports pavilion and built a new pavilion to cater to growing community needs.
On Friday 17 March the new facilities were opened by the Mayor Cr Mark Lane alongside fellow Councillors. The new pavilion includes:
▪ a multi-purpose room
▪ kitchen
▪ four change rooms and amenities to service the two sports fields
▪ unisex umpire rooms
▪ first aid room
▪ covered spectator space
The project was jointly funded by Council, the State Government, and the Commonwealth Government.
We are excited to see the local community bring this space to life.
L More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ heatherdale-reserve
Whitehorse Calendar Whitehorse Performing Arts
The Wharf Revue –Looking for Albanese
It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in! Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-21-22-23, and a looming World War Three… Could things get any worse? But there is a light on the horizon: The Wharf Revue is back! Inspired by the new national spirit of optimism that lasted for a week, the team are as keen as mustard to once again tackle the big-picture issues.
When: Friday 14 April 7.30pm, Saturday 15 April 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Where: One Community, Blackburn
Cost: Full $62, Conc $59, Under 30 $30 www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/ willis-room or email eventservices@whitehorse.vic. gov.au for more information.
WIN! Whitehorse performing arts has a double pass to Wallflowering on Saturday 22 April at 1.30pm to give away this month. The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Tuesday 18 April will win.
Looking for a venue for your next meeting?
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Navigating your Teen’s Mental Health
Presenter: Lisa SolomanBlack Dog Institute
Age Range: 10-18 years
Wallflowering
Wallflowering is a delightfully amusing and poignant play about the nature of marriage, the pursuit of happiness and the perfect foxtrot! Peg and Cliff Small, an ordinary, suburban, middle-aged couple were once prize-winning ballroom dancers. Their story is interspersed with ballroom dancing by a younger couple, who represent not only Peg and Cliff in their glory days, but also their romantic, idealised view of themselves.
When: Friday 21 April 7.30pm, Saturday 22 April 1.30pm
Where: One Community, Blackburn
Cost: Full $55, Conc $52, Under 30 $30
Designed for parents and carers, this presentation aims to educate the adults in a young person’s life to help increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma and promote help seeking.
When: Wednesday 5th April, 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free online webinar
Bookings essential: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ navigating-your-teens-mental-health
School Readiness
Presenter: Louise Dorrat, Early Childhood Consultant
Age Range: Parents of Children 4-6 years
The webinar will help you understand more about when to send your child to school, what your child needs for a positive transition to school and how to support them at home.
When: Wednesday 17 May 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free online webinar
Bookings essential: opens Saturday 15 April www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ school-readiness-0
Festivals
Orchard Sounds Concert
Join us at Orchard Grove Reserve for some contemporary live music under the trees.
When: Sunday 16 April 2pm to 5pm
Where: Orchard Grove Reserve, Blackburn South
Cost: Free
Pruning keeps trees clear of power lines
Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distances between trees and power lines.
Pruning will occur in Vermont and Forest Hill during April.
Pruning is done in accordance with the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.
More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ naturestrips
Kids Immunisations
Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children aged from six weeks to 19 years old, as well as a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule.
Council has a booking system for the Public Immunisation Program. To make a booking, please phone 9262 6197. Those without a booking will not be vaccinated.
Scan the QR code for the immunisation schedule:
Blackburn Gurdwara
Vaisakhi community event
This is an open event to the community, non-Sikhs and people of all and no faith are welcome and encouraged to join. There will be food, drink, hymm chanting, singing and lots of fun!
When: Friday 14 April - All day event
Where: 127 Whitehorse Rd in Blackburn
Cost: Free
