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Get involved at Gardiners Creek Trail
Food Recycling is here!
From 1 July, the Whitehorse community can embark on a journey to divert a significant volume of organics from landfill.
Our Food and Garden Organic recycling service begins this month. Residents who have a lime-green lid bin for their garden organic waste can start placing their food scraps into the same bin. If you are eligible and would like to order a bin, visit our website or call customer service on (03) 9262 6333. The food waste from our municipality will be processed into quality mulch and compost by Bio Gro in Dandenong South. These products will then be used on gardens and farms. It’s important to put the right things in your organics bin. Incorrect items can cause problems at the composting facility, and can end up in the compost used to grow plants and food. Incorrect items also have the potential to damage machinery and even injure workers and livestock.
What can go in your Food and Garden Organics green bin? What is accepted: ▪ Fruit and vegetable scraps ▪ Bread, cereal, pasta and rice ▪ Dairy leftovers such as cheese (no liquids) and eggshells ▪ Loose tea leaves and coffee grounds ▪ Used paper and paper towel ▪ Shredded paper ▪ Meat, seafood and bones ▪ Leftovers ▪ Citrus, garlic, onion, chilli ▪ Human and animal hair ▪ Uncoated toothpicks, skewers and chopsticks ▪ Lime green compostable liners with the seedling logo (AS 4736) ▪ Grass clippings, leaves and weeds ▪ Flowers, garden cuttings, garden prunings ▪ Small branches (up to 7.5cm in diameter and less than 1m) What can NOT go in your green bin? ▪ Bin liners that aren’t lime green in colour and/or are without the seedling logo (AS 4736) ▪ Plastic bags ▪ Food packaging such as rubber bands, cling wrap, plastic, metal, glass, fruit and vegetable stickers ▪ Compostable (other than the approved liners) or biodegradable packaging ▪ Nappies ▪ Animal waste including kitty litter ▪ Seafood shells such as prawns and oysters ▪ Liquids, such as milk, oil and unfinished drinks ▪ Treated timber ▪ Teabags and coffee pods ▪ Vacuum dust ▪ Soil, rocks and concrete ▪ Stumps and logs The Food and Garden Organics bin is an optional user-pays service. With good community participation we can divert up to 13,500 tonnes of food and garden organics waste annually!
L More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/food-recycling
Celebrate National Tree Day with your local community
Come and join Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team for this year’s National Tree Day planting on Sunday 31 July along the Gardiners Creek Trail in Burwood.
National Tree Day is an annual initiative of Planet Ark, which provides everyone with the opportunity to get involved and reconnect with nature, while helping to protect and enhance our natural environment. When: Sunday 31 July, 10.00 am – 1pm Where: Gardiners Creek Trail, near Deakin University. Elgar Road and Burwood Highway, Burwood Bookings essential: https://treeday.planetark.org/ site/10026277 For: All ages What to bring: Volunteers are encouraged to wear sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves, sensible shoes and gardening gloves and bring a water bottle. In case of poor weather on the day, please phone 0434 874 443 for alternative arrangements.
Caring for the Community
Challenging racism in Melbourne’s East
When it comes to stamping out racism, it is important to listen and learn from those in our diverse community who have experienced it firsthand.
Amplifying Community Voices in the East (ACVE) is a project supporting five leaders from the local Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community to become ambassadors against racism. The initiative will be led by the Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) in partnership with Indiancare, the Centre for Holistic Health and The Communities’ Council on Ethnic Issues. The community leaders will participate in workshops that focus on challenging racism and sharing their voices and experiences of racial discrimination. They will also develop a video to educate community members on how to identify and report incidents of racial or religious vilification. ACVE will work closely with migrants and refugees to educate and share stories about racism and what can be done to support community members from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds. Dr Chris Mallika Bhadra, one of the project participants, believes this project is an opportunity to raise the issue of racism for those who may not otherwise have a voice. “I want to create a platform for people who can’t speak for themselves. Racism is a big issue. If I can help amplify the voice of even one person, I feel something is accomplished.” The final stage of the project will see the group speaking to the media, local MPs and workplaces, sharing lived experiences of racial discrimination to inspire systemic change. ECLC CEO Michael Smith believes the project will equip leaders with the tools to empower others to challenge racism in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. “These leaders are experts on their community and their experiences of racism. Rather than speaking for them, we’re working together to amplify their own voices and influence positive change. “ “The project builds on the close connections and trust that ECLC has built with diverse cultural and faith communities over many years.”
Back row: ECLC CEO Michael Smith, ECLC Director of Partnership and Community Engagement Donna Askew and ECLC ACVE Project Coordinator Capella Henderson Front row: Communities Council on Ethnic Issues Community Representative Saarah Ozeer, Centre for Holistic Health Service Coordinator Ada Poon, Communities Council on Ethnic Issues Community Representative Dilnaz Billimoria, Indiancare Manager Dr Jyothsna Rao.
The 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises 992 Australians, including 669 in the General Division of the Order of Australia, and awards for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service.
Congratulations to the three Whitehorse residents who received Honorary Awards this year. Peter Ward OAM
Paul received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the law and to community. An established Criminal Defence Lawyer, Peter is also a Chairperson and Board Member of St Thomas the Apostle Primary School in Blackburn and a parishioner and former Chairperson at the associated Parish. Barbara Carter OAM
Barbara received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a range of roles. One of these roles is as a Council Member and Volunteer Organist at The Avenue Uniting Church in Blackburn. The Hon. Stephen Martin AO Stephen is an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Australia, to charitable organisations and to regional sport and education.
WHITEHORSE CALENDAR
WHITEHORSE PERFORMING ARTS STRATHDON HOUSE AND ORCHARD PRECINCT
Grace Under Pressure By David Williams & Paul Dwyer in collaboration with the Sydney Arts & Health Collective
Health professionals devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them? Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if he or she hasn’t slept for days? What if they complain about having to work excessive hours, but are told to suck it up? How do they cope with the pressure? Based on hours of in-depth interviews with doctors and nurses, Grace Under Pressure is a surprising, intimate and deeply moving theatre experience that reveals these hidden stories.
When: Saturday 23 July, 2pm & 8pm Cost: Full $55 Conc $52 Under 30 $30 Venue: One Community, Blackburn
Whitehorse performing arts has a double pass to Grace Under Pressure on Saturday 23 July at 2pm to give away this month. The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Wednesday 13 July will win.
Looking for a venue for your next meeting? Visit www.whitehorsecentre. com.au/willis-room or email eventservices@whitehorse.vic. gov.au for more information.
NAIDOC Week 3-10 July
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct will host a variety of children’s drop in activities during NAIDOC week. Children can explore different ways to learn more about Australia’s First Nations People and have fun. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is Get up! Stand up! Show up! This is a challenge to all Australians to stand up for change. Would you like to be part of this change but are not sure where to start? Join Lisa Moloney in an exploration of how to further your understanding and be a better ally so we can walk together for a better future. We will also share some of the stories of the inspiring Aboriginal people that have stood up and are still standing up for change.
When: Saturday 9 July, 1-2pm Cost: FREE (bookings essential via website below) We look forward to welcoming you to Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. Visit us to take a walk through the orchard or kitchen garden. To find out more or to book for an event, visit our website www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/strathdon BOX HILL BALLET ASSOCIATION The Box Hill Ballet Association is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. Come down to Box Hill Community Arts Centre for afternoon tea and an exhibition of photos and costumes. The Ballet School was established in 1951 by the former Box Hill City Council and the Citizens’ Committee for Community Activities.
When: Sunday 10 July, 2pm-4pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre Book online: www.boxhillballet.com.au
WHITEHORSE ARTSPACE
TOWN & COUNTRY – Artworks from the Whitehorse Art Collection and by Community Artists
A collection of paintings, photographs, prints and drawings from the Whitehorse Collection and by leading artists reflecting our changing environs. From cityscape to landscape, from wilderness to urban sprawl, laneways, country farms and more.
When: 12pm 21 July to 4pm 27 August Location: Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall Image credit: ‘What She Wants’ (detail) by Peter Lyssiotis Tree pruning
Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure safe distances between trees and power lines. Cyclic tree pruning will take place in Mitcham in July. Pruning is done in accordance with 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:
市议会电话语音系统的变化 市议会更新了市民致电 (03) 9262 6333 客户服务热线 时听到的语音信息。 市民听完英语问候语后，将会听 到是否需要口译员加入协助通 话的选项。这条语音信息将以 普通话、粤语、波斯语和希腊语 播放。 用这些语言播放的信息时长为 七秒。 该语音菜单还将提供直接接通 专门服务的选项，如约订大件 垃圾收集。
食物回收服务即将实行 市议会的食物及花园有机物回 收服务将于七月开始。居民如 果拥有用于收集花园有机物的 石灰绿盖垃圾桶，则可以开始 把食物残渣放入同一个垃圾 桶内。 需要这种垃圾桶的合资格 居民请访问我们的网站或 致电 (03) 9262 6333 客户 服务热线。 请点击下面的链接，以了解 什么可以或不可以放入有机 垃圾桶内。 如需了解更多信息，请浏览网 站：www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/foodrecycling 居家应急计划 做好突发事件的应急计划和 准备，可减低突发事件的影响， 事后也能快速恢复。 市议会的网站上有关于如何 准备应对紧急情况的翻译版 资料供您查阅。 如需了解更多信息，请浏览网 站：www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/preparing-emergency
Thay đổi hệ thống điện thoại của Hội đồng
Hội đồng đã cập nhật tin nhắn mà khách hàng nghe khi họ gọi trung tâm Dịch vụ Khách hàng qua số (03) 9262 6333. Sau khi được chào bằng tiếng Anh, hiện giờ quý khách sẽ nghe lựa chọn có thông dịch viên tham gia vào cuộc gọi. Họ sẽ nghe lời nhắn này bằng tiếng Quan Thoại, Quảng Đông, tiếng Farsi và tiếng Hy Lạp. Thông điệp bằng những ngôn ngữ này sẽ kéo dài bảy giây. Danh sách cũng đưa ra những lựa chọn để đi thẳng đến các dịch vụ chuyên biệt, chẳng hạn như đặt cuộc hẹn để thu rác thải cứng.
Tái chế thực phẩm ở đây
Dịch vụ tái chế Thực phẩm và rác Vườn hữu cơ của Hội đồng bắt đầu vào tháng Bảy. Những cư dân có thùng có nắp màu xanh chanh để đựng rác hữu cơ trong vườn của họ có thể bắt đầu bỏ thức ăn thừa vào cùng một thùng. Nếu bạn đủ điều kiện và muốn đặt một thùng, hãy truy cập trang mạng của chúng tôi hoặc gọi dịch vụ khách hàng qua số (03) 9262 6333. Hãy truy cập đường dẫn bên dưới để tìm hiểu những gì có thể được hoặc không được chấp nhận trong thùng rác hữu cơ của bạn. Thông tin thêm ở: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ foodrecycling
Lập kế hoạch tại nhà cho những tình huống khẩn cấp
Việc lập kế hoạch và chuẩn bị cho những tình huống khẩn cấp có thể làm giảm tác động của sự việc khẩn cấp, và có thể phục hồi một cách nhanh chóng sau đó. Thông tin đã được dịch về cách chuẩn bị cho tình huống khẩn cấp có sẵn tại trang mạng của Hội đồng. Thông tin thêm ở: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ preparing-emergency
Αλλαγές στο τηλεφωνικό σύστημα του Δήμου
Ο Δήμος άλλαξε τα μηνύματα που ακούν οι πελάτες όταν τηλεφωνούν στην Υπηρεσία Πελατών στο (03) 9262 6333. Κατόπιν χαιρετισμού στα Αγγλικά, οι πελάτες τώρα θα ακούσουν ότι μπορούν να επιλέξουν να συμμετάσχει στο τηλεφώνημα ένας διερμηνέας. Θα ακούσουν αυτό το μήνυμα στα Μανδαρίνικα, Καντονέζικα, Φάρσι και Ελληνικά. Το μήνυμα σε αυτές τις γλώσσες διαρκεί επτά δευτερόλεπτα. Το μενού θα παρέχει επίσης επιλογές για να πάει κανείς κατευθείαν σε εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες, όπως κράτηση για συλλογή σκληρών αποβλήτων.
Η ανακύκλωση τροφίμων είναι εδώ
Η υπηρεσία ανακύκλωσης Τροφίμων και Οργανικών Αποβλήτων Κήπου του Δήμου θα ξεκινήσει τον Ιούλιο. Οι κάτοικοι που διαθέτουν έναν κάδο με καπάκι απαλού πράσινου χρώματος για τα οργανικά απόβλητα του κήπου τους μπορούν να ξεκινήσουν να τοποθετούν τα υπολείμματα φαγητού σε αυτόν τον κάδο. Αν πληροίτε τις προϋποθέσεις και θα θέλατε να παραγγείλετε έναν κάδο επισκεφθείτε τον ιστότοπό μας ή τηλεφωνήστε στην υπηρεσία πελατών στο (03) 9262 6333. Πατήστε στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο για να δείτε τι επιτρέπεται και τι δεν επιτρέπεται στους κάδους οργανικών απορριμμάτων. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε το: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/foodrecycling
Σχέδιο για επείγοντα περιστατικά στο σπίτι
Ο σχεδιασμός και η προετοιμασία για επείγοντα περιστατικά μπορεί να μειώσει την επίπτωσή τους και μπορεί κατόπιν να βοηθήσει στη γρήγορη ανάρρωση. Μεταφρασμένες πληροφορίες για το πως να προετοιμαστείτε για ένα επείγον περιστατικό είναι διαθέσιμες στον ιστότοπο του Δήμου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε το: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/preparing-emergency Modifiche al sistema telefonico del Comune Il Comune ha aggiornato i messaggi che gli utenti sentiranno quando chiamano il Servizio utenti al numero (03) 9262 6333. Dopo il saluto in inglese, gli utenti ora sentiranno l’opzione che permette loro di chiedere che un interprete si unisca alla chiamata. Sentiranno il messaggio in mandarino, cantonese, farsi e greco. I messaggi in queste lingue durano sette secondi. Il menù darà anche la possibilità di andare direttamente ai servizi specifici, come ad esempio la prenotazione del servizio per la raccolta dei rifiuti ingombranti. Arriva il riciclo dei rifiuti da cibo A luglio inizia il servizio del Comune per il riciclo dei rifiuti organici da cibo e da giardinaggio. I residenti che hanno il bidone con il coperchio color verde acido per i rifiuti da giardino possono iniziare a mettere anche i rifiuti da cibo nello stesso bidone. Le persone aventi diritto che desiderano ordinare un bidone possono farlo visitando il nostro sito o chiamando il servizio utenti al numero (03) 9262 6333. Visitate il link in basso per vedere cosa si può e cosa non si può smaltire nei bidoni dei rifiuti organici. Per maggiori informazioni www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ foodrecycling Pianificare le emergenze a casa Pianificare e prepararsi alle emergenze può ridurne l’impatto e aiutare ad una ripresa più rapida. Sul sito del Comune potete trovare informazioni tradotte in diverse lingue su come prepararsi ad un’emergenza. Per maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ preparing-emergency
