Whitehorse News | October 2023 by Whitehorse City Council

WHITEHORSE NEWS October 2023

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SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 10am – 4pm Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct

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HIDDEN CREATURES GALLERY Embark on a Hidden Creatures Quest at The Round! WHEN?

Sunday 15 October 2023, 10am – 4pm Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round

Uncover the masterpieces of our talented young artists as you navig The Round. Armed with your smar device and the magic of augmente reality, watch these creatures sprin to life before your eyes. Can you collect all eight and become a creature hunter extraordinaire?

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

This year’s Spring Festival theme of Let’s Play celebrates our community coming together and having fun through play. Come along to this free event and explore over 80 stalls showcasing what our wonderful community has to offer. Enjoy a mix of live music and dancing with over 30 local artists and community groups performing across multiple stages. Don’t miss out on exciting rides, face painting, activities, and a selection of delicious food and treats.

▪ Hidden Creatures Gallery ▪ Sea of Light ▪ Community Performances ▪ Community Stalls ▪ Tours of The Round ▪ Butterfly House ▪ Thndo ▪ Boardgame Café ▪ Facepainting ▪ Arts and Crafts ▪ Dreaming Space Circus ▪ Junkyard Beats ▪ Musical Garden ▪ Amusement Rides (free) ▪ The Curious Game ▪ Reptile Encounters ▪ Youth Area ▪ Whitehorse News Photobooth

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Junkyard Beats Musical Garden

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Junkyard Beats Music Garden. Witness how ordinary items transform into extraordinary instruments and create your own rhythms on these recycled treasure

Event Program

Getting there

Scan the QR code for the full event program.

This year’s Spring Festival will be held at Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round

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Step into The Curious Game Where fairytales intertwine with board games, this interactive performance invites you to decipher cues through symbols and gestures. Watch oversized chess pieces spring to life in an interactive performance that challenges you to interpret the Queen’s commands to win the game!

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Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation by Patch Theatre. Use a UV torch as your paintbrush to craft your own illuminated journey, stencilling vivid scenes and guiding radiant ships through a sea of light.

We suggest catching a ride with a friend, getting public transport, or riding your bike and locking it at the on-site bike stations. Limited street parking is available around Walker Park and neighbouring streets to the precinct.

Take an eco-friendly adventure to Spring Festival! We encourage everyone to take active transport and reduce our carbon footprint. Enjoy a refreshing walk or bike ride to the event and soak in the beautiful surroundings along the way. There will be ample bike parking onsite! This year we’re focussing on sustainability and reducing the waste we create. Partnering with Green My Plate, this year all our foodies will be using reusable plates, cups, bowls and cutlery. Once you’ve finished your food, place your dishes in the pink bins and they’ll be washed and re-used. You can even do your part by bringing down your reusable coffee cups!

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Award season

Plastic-free crusaders

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Council projects and venues honoured page 3

Local students’ lunchbox challenge page 4

Action from Whitehorse’s Battle of The Bands page 6

Ride to Work day and eBike tips page 13

October 2023

Contact Whitehorse City Council Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131

Mayor’s message Cr Mark Lane

customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490 NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333 Follow Whitehorse City Council on Facebook Customer service centres

Acknowledgement of Country

Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm Box Hill Town Hall Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm Council meetings

▪ Monday 9 October, 7pm ▪ Monday 23 October, 7pm All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber in the Whitehorse Civic Centre. Council meetings are live streamed at www.webcast. whitehorse.vic.gov.au Sustainability Whitehorse News is printed on paper manufactured at a PEFC and FSC Certified Paper Mill and is produced using soy based inks. Whitehorse News online Sign up to our e-version and read Whitehorse News online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news Information correct at time of printing: Tuesday 26 September 2023.

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October brings lots of excitement and energy to Whitehorse and you’re invited! Please join us as we celebrate the grand opening of The Round, our new performing arts centre on Friday 13 October. We’re very proud of The Round – Council’s $78m commitment to provide a creative community that is vibrant, diverse and engaged through arts, culture and language. See pages 8-9 for a sneak peek inside. With spring in air, we’re looking forward to hosting the Whitehorse Spring Festival on Sunday 15 October. Themed ‘Let’s Play’, this is a fun and free event with lots of kids activities, musical performances and more than 80 stalls to showcase what our wonderful community has to offer. Also, go on a tour of The Round and don’t miss out on

the Whitehorse News photobooth for your chance to be featured in next month’s issue. I was very impressed by three passionate Grade 4 students from Parkmore Primary School in Forest Hill. They presented to Council about how they’re challenging their whole school and the broader community to take the Wrapper Free October pledge – highlighting the damage that soft plastics have on the environment. They’ve created brochures about how to build wrapper-free lunchboxes which you can pick-up from the Civic Centre. Well done to Seb, Emily and Jake. Please get in touch via our Your Say page if you have ideas about the types of projects and services that should be considered in the 2024/25 budget. See page 5 for more information. I look forward to seeing you at Spring Festival.

Advocating for Whitehorse The Suburban Rail Loop Precincts Discussion Paper has recently been released for community comment. It outlines the high-level ambitions and priorities for the areas surrounding where the SRL stations will be built by the Victorian Government in Box Hill and Burwood. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is interested in your feedback and we encourage people who live, work and socialise in these areas to also have your say on what you think

the future infrastructure and services should look like. Council will make a submission and advocate for great outcomes for residents and visitors, based on community feedback over the past few years. L Details about how you can have your say can be found at engage.vic.gov.au/ precincts-discussion-paper Submissions close on 24 October 2023.

October 2023

Council venues and initiatives nominated for awards We’re delighted to have three of our venues and partnerships recognised through recent awards nominations. Congratulations to all involved in the following projects:

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Nunawading Community Hub The Nunawading Community Hub has been shortlisted in the ‘Community Centres’ category of the 2023 International Architectual Awards, organised by the Chicago Athenaeum’s Museum of Architecture and Design.

The team established a hugely successful partnership with Snap Send Solve – a smartphone app which helps residents report any issues quickly and directly to Council for further action.

“Our tech team have embraced the community support for Snap Send Solve,” Council’s Executive Manager of Transformation, Siobhan Sullivan said.

The exhibition was supported by a Whitehorse Community Grant and opened earlier in the year as part of the National Heritage Festival. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on 10 October.

Council’s Transformation team was Highly Commended in the ‘Collaboration and Partnership’ category of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Technology Awards.

The honour follows on from Whitehorse Council winning Snap Send Solve’s ‘Snapper’s Choice’ award last year, as voted by the community.

The society has been nominated in the ‘Volunteer-run Project of the Year’ category for its exhibition From Then Until Now: Exploring the Stories of the Whitehorse Area.

Mark Ackland, David Tillig and Siobhan Sullivan accept Council’s award at the MAV Technology Awards.

Schwerkolt Cottage The Whitehorse Historical Society’s permanent exhibition inside Council’s Schwerkolt Cottage has been shortlisted for the 2023 Victorian Museum and Galleries Awards.

Other Community Centres in Vietnam, China and South Korea have also been named as finalists. The hub, located on the site of the old Nunawading Primary School, opened in September 2020 after roughly two years of construction. It was designed by Melbourne architects fjcstudio, who incorporated the refurbished heritage school building into the centre’s design. The hub has also achieved a 5 Star Green Star Rating for its environmentally-friendly elements including use of solar panels to generate energy and rainwater harvesting.

Get your futsal fix at Sportlink Has the Matildas’ amazing run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup made you want to start playing soccer?

in a non-competitive and fun group environment. It is held on Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6.30pm at Sportlink, and Sundays from 9am-12pm at both Sportlink and Aqualink Box Hill.

Council’s Sportlink stadium in Vermont South has two great programs for girls and women eager to get their soccer fix and live their dreams of becoming the next Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso or Mary Fowler.

L For more information on both programs and to get involved, check out the ‘Sports and Activities’ page at sportlink.org.au.

Our mixed Futsal competition is looking for new players and teams to join the Wednesday night competition, which runs weekly from 6pm-10pm. It is for teams of five players with games played on our hard courts. For juniors aged 2.5 to 11 years, the Soccajoeys program allows youngsters to develop their skills

Seniors Festival Fun We’re celebrating the Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival this month. Visit Council’s website to explore the complete list of activities designed to engage, inspire, and connect our senior community. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, there’s something for everyone. Embrace the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with local services and create meaningful relationships with fellow community members. Check out the full program by searching ‘Seniors Festival’ on Council’s website.

October 2023

Working for Whitehorse Meet Ashleigh Boyce, Council’s Administration and Events Officer. She plays a pivotal role in organising some of our biggest public events, including this month’s massive Spring Festival. Ashleigh joined Council at the start of 2023 after working mainly in arts and live events for more than a decade. She has a strong desire to contribute to events specifically designed to enrich and engage the local community. “Whitehorse was a natural fit for me due to its incredibly diverse community and its beautiful parks and facilities,” she said. “I saw this as a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community through my work.”

“It’s always a good idea to check our website if you’re uncertain about the requirements for your event.” The other part of her position is with Council’s Festivals team, helping create engaging and fun events for the Whitehorse community, all of which are free to attend. Some of them include this month’s Spring Festival, December’s Whitehorse Carols and January’s Australia Day concert. “Community events offer numerous advantages, such as fostering unity, celebrating our heritage, providing leisure activities, supporting local businesses and even offering educational opportunities,” she said.

Ashleigh has a wide range of responsibilities “They ultimately enhance our community’s in her role, which includes organising overall quality of life. I’m proud to be part community events and filming permits. of a team that strengthens community “Many people might not be aware that connections and crafts unforgettable even hosting a party in one of Whitehorse’s moments for our residents.” beautiful parks may require a permit,” she said.

Students’ plastic-free crusade impresses Councillors Three Parkmore Primary School students have been educating their schoolmates – and Whitehorse Councillors – about the damaging impact of soft plastics and challenging them to do better. Grade 4 students Seb, Emily and Jake (pictured) developed the Soft Plastics Environmental Earth Defense (SPEED) project group as part of their studies. As they started researching, they uncovered the alarming impact soft plastics can have on the environment, biodiversity, wildlife and humanity. They also uncovered how much soft plastic was in their schoolmates’ lunchboxes. They discovered students were bringing 1300 pieces to school a month and 15,600 pieces a year, all of which was going into landfill.

This led the trio to develop a challenge for the entire school – to go plastic and wrapperfree for the month of October. To help their schoolmates and their families, they created brochures detailing how to make wrapper-free lunchboxes, along with recipes and helpful tips to avoid the purchase of single-use plastics. The trio presented to Councillors at their meeting on 11 September, asking for Council’s help to promote their work and encourage other schools to also take the challenge. They received a huge round of applause from the gallery and Mayor Mark Lane promised to put their brochures on display, which you can pick up from Council’s Civic Centre in Nunawading. L Join Parkmore Primary School and take the Wrapper Free October pledge! For more information email SPEED at speedsoftplastics@gmail.com

October 2023

Youth Committee to shed light on key issues Whitehorse’s Youth Representative Committee (WYRC) is set to deliver its findings from its consultation work on key youth issues in the coming months.

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.

The committee staged the second phase of its consultation – the Whitehorse Youth Summit - at Box Hill Town Hall The WYRC team at their Youth Summit in August. More than 100 students which they held on 4 August at Box Hill from local schools attended and Town Hall. participated in a series of workshops Council can take on this issue to on key issues affecting young people. support young people, and the entire The key issues were identified as part Whitehorse community. They will of the committee’s extensive initial present this report to Councillors consultation in April and May, later this year. and included cyber safety, vaping, The WYRC will also recommend the consent and respectful relationships three other workshop topics – vaping, and bullying. From these workshops consent and respectful relationships and discussions at the summit, and bullying - be included and cyber safety emerged as the most addressed in Council’s future Health important issue affecting young and Wellbeing Plan. people in Whitehorse. The WYRC is now preparing a report on cyber safety, which will include recommendations on actions

Have your say

L Find out more about the WYRC by searching ‘Youth Representative Committee’ on Council’s website.

To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Fill out our positive ageing survey

Help us identify priorities for our budget

A reminder to our residents aged 45 and above to take our positive ageing survey.

Each year Council develops its annual budget, which shapes the way finances are managed on behalf of our community and in line with their needs and aspirations. We are seeking your ideas to help us prioritise the types of projects and services you want Council to The budget makes day-to-day life in Whitehorse possible by funding services consider, as we start working on the 2024/25 budget. like roads, open space, waste and recycling, animal management, L Have your say via yoursay. libraries, maternal and child health, whitehorse.vic.gov.au early education and much more. or visit our live sites at the Red The annual budget is strongly informed Activation pod at Box Hill Mall by the Whitehorse Community Vision on 10 October, Spring Festival 2040 and Council Plan 2021-25, on 15 October or Vermont South Shopping Centre on 17 October. both developed in partnership with our community.

We’ve heard from more than 200 people so far who have expressed a strong desire for more accessible community spaces, diverse employment options and more opportunities to volunteer or make new friends.

Council is expanding our Positive Ageing service and we want your feedback to help ensure the service responds to the needs of our community.

While our survey mainly targets those aged 55 years and above, we’re also interested in insights from residents aged 45-54 years. What do you think our expanded Positive Ageing service should focus on? Tell us by taking the survey now – you can find it by searching for ‘Positive Ageing Survey’ at Council’s website. Feedback closes on 30 November 2023. L For assistance or to request a paper copy of the survey, reach out to the Positive Ageing team at 9262 6110 or email PositiveAgeing@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

October 2023

Artist takes flight with debut exhibition An artist who participates in various all-abilities classes at Box Hill Community Arts Centre is drawing awareness to a critically endangered bird species in her debut solo exhibition. Fiona Taylor, who enjoys printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography is shining a light on the Eastern Curlew in her exhibition Critically Endangered. The exhibition features bird-themed pottery and printmaking artworks she has compiled over the years. Punk/Alt Rock trio Volt Jolt won Whitehorse’s 2023 Battle of the Bands. Pictures: Maya Noyman

Volt Jolt triumph in Battle Of The Bands Following on from the All Ages Tour concert in May, Whitehorse’s FreeZa group Flying Pig Events held another successful event, the Whitehorse Battle of the Bands contest on 16 September. Eight local acts competed at Box Hill TAFE in the annual competition, cheered on by a crowd of more than 150 fans. Indie band Von Uan won a door prize for bringing the most supporters. Volt Jolt was voted by the judges as the winner of this year’s contest and awarded the first prize of studio time at Burwood’s Bradshaw Music Productions, which they can possibly use to record songs. Mongeese won second prize of practice time at Burwood’s Hydra Rehearsal Studios, while third prize of $200 was awarded to Offswitch.

The Flying Pigs Events team would like to thank all the acts who took part in this year’s contest and the fans who created a great atmosphere on the night. Come see us at Spring Festival!

Taylor has loved birds from a young age and has previously done various art and fundraising projects on migratory birds. “Like many others, birds symbolise freedom to me,” she said. “I want the visitors to the exhibition to leave with an appreciation and some understanding of how vulnerable migratory shorebird species are, and how they need our help in protecting their habitats when they return here annually from the Arctic.”

You can meet the Flying Pigs Events team, find out more about what they do, and enjoy the sounds of more local bands at the Youth Stage during Spring Festival on 15 October. The team has also started recruitment for 2024 – if you would like to be part of the team, contact Jac for more information at jacqueline.piper@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or call 0408 356 997. L To keep up to date on more youth music events in Whitehorse follow us at @youtheventswhitehorse on Instagram.

Fiona Taylor will host her exhibition Critically Endangered at Box Hill Community Arts Centre this month. Picture: Supplied.aut que cus magnat.

L Critically Endangered is on at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre’s gallery from 16-30 October, with its official opening on Friday 20 October from 5pm-7pm. For more information visit creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

October 2023

Garage Sale Trail is back! Council is proud to partner with Australia’s favourite festival of pre-loved stuff, the Garage Sale Trail, which is returning to Whitehorse next month. This year’s festival will boast two weekends of money making, planet-saving, treasure hunting fun, with dates set for 11-12 and 18-19 November. For sellers, it’s garage sales made easy. With a free listing on the national map, sales tips and promotional resources, Garage Sale Trail does the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling your stuff. For shoppers, it’s Australia’s biggest pre-loved treasure hunt with an abundance of items up for grabs at thousands of garage sales nationally. You’ll find all sorts of epic stuff - from Australian Women’s Weekly cookbooks to cult vinyl and rare collectables, there’s something for everyone. It’s the ultimate guilt-free shopping fix that’s kind on the planet and your pocket. The Garage Sale Trail is also a perfect fundraising opportunity for schools, community groups, sports clubs and charities. So why not host a space for a group sale. Whether you’re looking to declutter and make some money, or you’re on the hunt for the perfect thrift find, the Garage Sale Trail is not to be missed. L Register your garage sale now at garagesaletrail.com.au/whitehorse

Special connections being formed at Strathdon House’s Repair Café In a world where technology often separates us, there are still places that bring people together in unexpected and heartwarming ways. Whitehorse’s new healthAbility Repair Café at Strathdon House in Forest Hill has already proven to be a place for special moments and connections, despite only opening in early August. On the opening day, a resident visited the café looking to get a much-loved pair of jeans fixed. The resident worked in IT, and as she chatted with the repairer, she said she felt a bit embarrassed that she didn’t know how to fix such a minor problem. The repairer told her not to be embarrassed, as there were lots of other handy skills she didn’t know. In particular, the repairer said she wasn’t great at using Microsoft Excel, and that she really needed a spreadsheet for her business. This sprung out to the resident with her IT background, and the duo realised they had complementary skills. What began as a simple request to repair a pair of jeans soon evolved into a meaningful exchange where two individuals could help each other.

This story serves as a testament to the transformative potential of this space. The healthAbility Repair Café is more than just about fixing things – it’s a platform that facilitates the exchange of knowledge, skills and stories and unites people from diverse backgrounds who might not otherwise cross paths. Get along to the next Repair Café event at Strathdon House on Saturday 14 October and get your items fixed – you never know what connections you might make. L The Repair Café is held on the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. For more information visit www.healthability.org.au/services/repair-cafe

THE HOTTEST NEW VENUE GOING ‘ROUND Council is proud to announce that construction of Whitehorse’s new performing arts centre, The Round, is complete.

THEATRE The Round’s 626-seat theatre, equipped with fully-accessible seating, is the pinnacle of performing arts technology in an intimate and unforgettable space. The modern back-of-house facilities, amenities and technical systems are designed to bring awe-inspiring productions to life. The theatre’s features include: ▪ State-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, including a hearing augmentation system. ▪ Motorised orchestra pit for 28 musicians. ▪ Dressing rooms and a green room. ▪ A production office, stage door office and large loading dock. ▪ A semi-automated hybrid theatre fly rigging system.

FUNCTION CENTRE Sign up to The Round Newsletter to find out first about our latest news and events. Scan the QR code below:

The Round’s Function Centre is a stylish, bright and versatile space with multiple configurations to accommodate a wide range of events. This can include corporate meetings and wedding receptions to multi-day conferences, private parties and everything in between. With gorgeous views overlooking a tranquil parkland setting, beautifully designed finishings inside and stateof-the-art audio-visual equipment, the Function Centre provides the perfect backdrop for any event.

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Our first shows in the venue have been a great success, and we are eagerly looking forward to this month’s official Opening Night concert and celebration on Friday 13 October. This $78m project represents a significant step forward in the City of Whitehorse’s artistic evolution. It is also the new cornerstone of Council’s commitment to provide for a creative community that is vibrant, diverse and engaged through our arts, culture and heritage. Here’s your ultimate guide to the fantastic spaces we have on offer at The Round.

THE ROUND BAR Featuring a lush design with elegant seating options overlooking beautiful parkland, your pre-show or interval visit to The Round Bar is sure to be a memorable experience.   Indulge in a variety of award-winning wines, premium sparkling beverages, local craft beers, non-alcoholic options and an exclusive cocktail menu, seasonally curated by bar specialists. On weekdays, The Round Bar transforms into a café during the day, serving baristamade coffee, toasties and fresh pastries with a smile.

CREATIVE SPACES The Round is also home to new Creative Spaces – two studios with a dedicated entrance, allowing them to function independently of the whole venue. The studios feature wooden sprung floors, natural daylight, access to change facilities and all-gender bathrooms. Our Creative Spaces will be ideal for dance, rehearsals, workshops, small events and classes of all varieties.

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The 203-seat Studio has a retractable seating bank, allowing for a range of different configurations from theatre style to cabaret or cocktail.

The most unique aspect of The Round is our Soundshell, which is an extension of the Studio stage. The Soundshell opens from the Studio, linking state-of-the-art sound, lighting and modern backof-house facilities to the beauty of our parkland amphitheatre.

The Studio features a large upstage window which can provide bright natural light for events. The space can also be fully blacked out, making it ideal for movie screenings, comedy, music, award nights, dance rehearsals and smallscale theatre productions. The Studio is also cleverly designed to open to the outdoor Soundshell and amphitheatre, allowing it to be the stage for Whitehorse’s wonderful festival season.

This is an outdoor stage unlike any other in Melbourne’s East, offering enhanced protection and security from weather while providing performers and staff full access to our backstage facilities. The Soundshell will create a fantastic audience experience during outdoor events and festivals – and you’ll be able to enjoy it for the first time at this month’s Spring Festival on 15 October!

OPENING NIGHT Be part of history and join us for the Opening Night concert at The Round on 13 October, starring Gary Pinto and Lucy Durack. All ticket holders get to walk the red carpet and access to a post-show cocktail party.

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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

Eley Ward

Elgar Ward

Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov. au

Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Lake Ward

Mahoneys Ward

Denise Massoud 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Mark Lane – Mayor 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards. Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.

Whitehorse Civic Awards nominations now open If you know an outstanding person or group who has made a great contribution in the Whitehorse community, nominate them for our 2024 Civic Awards! There are three major award categories: ▪ Citizen of the Year ▪ Young Citizen of the Year ▪ Community Achievement Award

Tell us about the people in our community who contribute to a better Whitehorse. It could be the local sporting club volunteer who goes above and beyond, the scout group down the road, or anyone else you know who makes a difference. The Young Citizen of the Year must be under 27 years of age on 1 January 2023. The Community Achievement Award recognises people who provide opportunities for community participation. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 17 November. The winners will be honoured at Council’s Australia Day concert at The Round in Nunawading on 26 January from 6pm. L If you need help, please phone Selina Fotia on 9262 6301. For more information and to make a nomination, search ‘Civic Awards’ at Council’s website.

Spring has sprung and much is happening

Heritage Week - what an amazing array of events held in September

At Morton Park, Council has created a small area behind the scoreboard to store the goal posts during cricket season. Council is removing the goal posts at some grounds to see if this better allows the grass to recover.

On the 16 and 17 September Strathdon Homestead ran some activities on the theme “From orchard to market”. Strathdon showcased how fruit from the then working orchard was transported to the market place.

I want to acknowledge the Blackburn Football Club “back to back” (2022 and 2023) Grand final wins for the Men’s Development and Under 19 teams. It was great to see the passionate club support and lots of red and black on the day at Bayswater Oval. The player skills were most impressive. As a club with a strong focus and enduring commitment to also developing women in Australian Rules Football, congratulations go to Mia Chadwick who won the League Best and Fairest for Women’s Division 2.

The festival season is just around the corner and of course this year the season is extra-exciting with the opening of the new performing arts centre: “The Round”. They held a fantastic season launch with the Death of a Salesman an amazing first up show. If you missed out, visit the website for what’s on offer. Well done to our team(s) for their efforts in making this a great start to the new facility.

As we move to the many summer sports across all age ranges, I wish all teams much success and most importantly much enjoyment for all club members and visitors. A playspace upgrade is planned at Slater Reserve during 2024 and residents received information late last month. Signage at the site will encourage residents to use Council’s “Your Say” page to share their thoughts for the design. Our performing arts centre, “The Round”, will be opened officially in October and we will have Spring Festival back at Nunawading on 15th October 2023. Come along and enjoy the theme “Let’s Play”. Look forward to seeing you there.

Citizenship ceremonies remain a highlight of being Mayor with many excited people committing to Australia and its people. Welcome to all those who have become new citizens, I look forward to the ongoing involvement you have within our community. I have been advocating for council to have a more regular pavement cleaning regimen at Brentford Square and have taken some council officers down to see why! As a result we should already see some pavement cleaning being done. I have spent some time visiting local business in recent months to say “Hi” and to hear some of their concerns and how council may be able to help. Council’s Business Development team are always ready to chat with businesses about economic development initiatives and if you just need some help or direction within your business, please do not hesitate to reach out. Take Care and I hope to see you around Mahoneys Ward and don’t forget to say Hi!.

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The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole.

Kingsley Ward

Walker Ward

Simpson Ward

Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Prue Cutts – Deputy Mayor 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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Wattle Ward

Terrara Ward

Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Budget Consultation 23-24

Expansion of Positive Ageing Services

Council’s budget process for 23-24 is kicking off, commencing with community engagement. We want to hear what matters to you, what areas you would like Council to focus on and any project ideas. As always, I welcome input from Sparks Ward residents and community members, your insights will assist us in shaping our budget moving forward.

I’m pleased to support expanding Council’s Positive Ageing service so Council services and facilities are developed with the priorities, interests and needs of older residents in mind. If you would like to contribute to the design of the expanded service, please complete a survey at yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ positive-ageing by 30 November 2023.

Please stay tuned via the Council’s website for further information in relation to community engagement sessions and YourSay feedback opportunities. Suburban Rail Loop The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has released a Precincts Discussion Paper, seeking community input in regards to precinct planning and design – which includes the Box Hill and Burwood project areas. Council will be making its own submission to emphasise our local vision and to ensure that both locations are great places to live, work, study, visit and play. You can view the Paper and make a submission via this link: engage.vic.gov. au/project/precincts-discussion-paper/ page/box-hill Council is also undertaking community consultation in relation to public open space outcomes for Box Hill. The survey is open until 10 October 2023. We welcome your feedback, visit: yoursay.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/srl Event Highlights The Spring season always draws a number of wonderful and notable events, including the Moon Festival in Box Hill, Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards and Council’s Spring Festival. I also look forward to the official Opening of The Round Whitehorse’s new performing arts and function centre - later this month.

Creative Whitehorse – the website to see “what’s on” Many residents have told me Council information is challenging to navigate and information on activities could be better presented. In response,Council has collated all activities into one website: www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au It’s a great digital hub for all things arts and culture, especially during school holidays. Neighbourhood Houses in Whitehorse Wattle Ward has two neighbourhood houses, Bennettswood Neighbourhood House and Burwood Neighbourhood House. They aim to bring people together to learn, connect and participate in varied and interesting activities. Bennettswood Neighbourhood House is at 7 Greenwood St Burwood, and Burwood Neighbourhood House is at 1 Church St Burwood. Please visit them to see what activities may suit you. Budget 2024/2025 I’m pleased to report there has been a change to the budget process, which now allows for budget submissions to be made through your local Councillor at any time during the year. If you identify an activity that Council should be involved in or Council waste which should be eliminated, please get in touch with me.

Some of my most enjoyable moments over the past couple of weeks, have been the attendance at the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Bursary Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Sophie Paterson from Glen Eira Council. I recently attended the Heatherdale Community Action Group 20th Birthday celebrations which coincided with their AGM. Founding member & former politician, Phil Barresi was on hand with Nick McGowan MP to congratulate HCAG by presenting a birthday cake complete with candles. It was also my pleasure to join members of the Vermont South Club to kick off their pennant season. Great fun to roll a bowl down the green with John Mullahy MP, Michael Sukkar MP and son, Leo with many other members of the club. Leo, at a very young age showed great promise and impressed all. It was my pleasure to join with the congregation of Uniting East Burwood to celebrate 50 years to the day of opening their doors to help those in need. The Counselling Centre, born from the vision of Rev. Ernie King who recognised people in need, sat behind the neatly manicured lawns and brick houses in the Eastern suburbs. Congratulations and sincere thanks to all who have taken this organisation from strength to strength. Long may Uniting East Burwood continue to help those less fortunate. Last, but not least, I was fortunate to attend the opening show at The Round. What an exceptional theatre we can all be very proud of for many years to come.

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Upcoming Events On Sunday 15 October between 10am – 4pm, Council will be holding its annual Spring Festival, and it will be returning home to the Civic Centre Nunawading. This year’s theme is “Let’s Play”, celebrating our community coming together and having fun through play. Throughout October, Council is holding multiple events across Whitehorse as part of our Seniors Positive Ageing festival. Join me on October 1 from 10am at The Round for the official expo and opening of the festival to find out how you can get involved!

Shopping Strip Spotlight: Mont Albert Village Popular streets: Mont Albert Road, Hamilton Street, Churchill Street Number of traders: 38 Services: Food and beverage outlets, personal services, recreation and hobbies, fashion. Parking and nearby transport: Approx 150 car spaces. Also serviced by bus routes and near the new Union railway station. Traders Group contact: Nell Rose (Mont Albert Florist) - 9890 1122 L More information:

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Council has recently installed new LED lights at the Halliday Park cenotaph memorial. Take a look if you pass by the memorial on Mitcham Road. Also the Mitcham Bowling Club has had a roof replacement which includes replacing the external materials as well as the internal ceiling tiles and it’s looking fantastic!

Find out about more local businesses that achieved excellent star ratings by visiting the ‘eHealth Portal’ at Council’s website.

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It’s OPEN!! After two years, I am excited that opening night is Friday 13 October where we will have two of Melbourne’s most beloved performers in a once of a lifetime opportunity to launch The Round as the cultural heart of Whitehorse and Melbourne’s East. I’d like to thank the local residents impacted by its construction for your patience.

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Pizza boxes can now go in your recycling bin It can be confusing figuring out if the packaging from your latest fast food feed can be recycled or not.

Green Living Champion – Sue, Blackburn Meet our latest Green Living Champion, Sue, who’s discovered the wonders of switching to an eBike for her daily commute to work. Sue works in Box Hill’s hospital district and has been using her eBike to travel about 4.5km each way, from her Blackburn home to work, for more than two years. She found riding to work a great way to exercise and save money on fuel and carparking. “I used to drive and really felt it wasn’t environmentally friendly as it was a short distance, and parking at work was expensive too,” Sue said. “I investigated catching the train, but it was still going to cost, and it would take longer by the time I walked to the station, got off the train, and then walked from the station to work. Riding is almost as quick as driving.” Here are Sue’s top tips for people wanting to leave their car at home and have a go at riding:

Pizza lovers are used to putting their empty boxes into their general rubbish bins, mainly because the grease stains didn’t make them recyclable. But that’s now changed – Whitehorse residents can now put their pizza boxes into their recycling bins (yellow lid) after our service provider, Visy, unveiled new equipment. Visy has started using a drum pulper system with advanced paper recycling technology, allowing it to accept pizza boxes. Even if there are grease stains or a few crumbs in the box, the recycling process will remove this. Just remember to remove any pizza crusts or scraps of food from the box before adding it to your household recycling.

L For a handy tool to search what can be recycled, download the RecycleMate app or visit: www.recyclemate.com.au

Get involved in National Ride2Work Day Council’s active transport team encourages all regular bike riders and those keen to switch up their commute to get involved in National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 18 October.

2) “ Ride every day and it will become your routine. Don’t think it’s too cold or too hot.

Whether you’re a regular two-wheeled commuter or looking to start a new healthy habit, National Ride2Work Day is all about supporting your decision to jump on the bike.

3) “ Check out the best routes to get to work, avoid busy roads as much as possible, and watch out for spots like schools where people are dropping off kids. Car doors opening are not great for cyclists.

Register your ride to help Bicycle Network understand where people are commuting by bike, how far they pedal and where there needs to be better places to ride.

4) “ Ensure you are visible. Have comfortable bright clothing and invest in some good lights”.

If you are at a workplace, consider holding an event to celebrate riding to work.

1) “ Research! Test out eBikes and see what suits you and what you are comfortable riding.

The 100 per cent recycled paper will then be remade into corrugated packaging for pizza boxes, the agricultural sector and some of Victoria’s favourite food and beverage brands.

Visit www.bicyclenetwork.com.au to learn more about Ride2Work day and for more information and resources. L To find a bike trail in Whitehorse which you could use as part of your commute to work, search ‘Easy Ride Routes’ on Council’s website.

October 2023

Don’t get struck down by Thunderstorm asthma Get your group more exposure If you’re part of a community group or organisation in Whitehorse, you can be included in our free online Community Directory. The Community Directory is a list of community groups, clubs and charities that support the local community. The directory is accessible to everyone and provides a platform for people to search for services and programs near them. Go to the directory’s homepage, click on the ‘Submit your community group’ link, answer some simple questions about your group and Council will do the rest! L Search for ‘Community Directory’ on Council’s website.

Lock up and help stop car break-ins Whitehorse residents are being urged to work together and keep their cars secure to reduce recent break-ins and thefts in the local area. Here’s three key tips from local police officers to keep your cars and the contents in them safe: ▪ Lock up: Always lock all doors and roll up windows before leaving your car. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference. ▪ Secure parking: Choose well-lit and secure parking areas whenever possible. A safe spot can deter thieves and keep your car protected. ▪ Clear out valuables: Remove all valuable items from your car or hide them out of sight. Let’s make our vehicles less tempting for potential thieves.

With pollen season beginning this month and continuing until late December, residents are reminded of the potentially deadly dangers of Thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma may occur when a storm strikes on a hot and windy day and there are high levels of pollen in the air. When a storm front hits, the pollen grains absorb the moisture and burst into tiny particles. The wind from the thunderstorm blows the particles down to ground level, where someone can inhale the particles deep into their lungs, triggering a serious asthma flare-up. Weather conditions like this can also trigger breathing problems in people who have seasonal hay fever. People who wheeze and sneeze with hay fever from pollens during spring are most likely to be affected, even if they have not been diagnosed with asthma before.

Tips to protect yourself from Thunderstorm asthma: ▪ Take any asthma preventer medication as

If your car is broken into, police advise you not to confront the thief, as your safety is more important than your possessions. They also recommend you don’t touch anything and to get in touch with your insurance company. L For immediate police attendance and to report a crime in progress, call Triple Zero (000). For non-emergencies, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or report online at www.police. vic.gov.au/police-assistanceline-and-online-reporting

prescribed, particularly when in areas where there is ryegrass pollen. ▪ Follow the pollen counts and weather forecasts so you know if a storm is coming. ▪ Ensure your written asthma action plan is upto-date and includes advice for thunderstorms. ▪ Avoid being outdoors just before and during thunderstorms, especially when there are cold wind gusts prior to forecast rain. ▪ Get inside a building or car with the windows shut and turn your air conditioner to the recirculate/recycled function. L Learn more by searching ‘Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma’ on Council’s website.

October 2023

WHITEHORSE CALENDAR MARKETS Whitehorse Farmers Market Stock up on fresh produce, crafts and other goodies at this monthly market organised by Whitehorse’s Rotary and Rotaract clubs outside Council’s Civic Centre. When: Sunday 8 October, 9am-1pm Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading More Information: ‘Rotary Whitehorse Farmers’ Market’ on Facebook

Arts Nunawading Market Local makers offering a wide range of handmade goods from unique art and crafts to fresh produce and delicious gourmet food. When: Sunday 22 October, 9am-2pm Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading More Information: www.artsnunawading.org.au/market

YOUTH AND PARENTING Understanding Sensory Play Occupational Therapist Kait Cummins presents on the importance of sensory play and how it supports a child’s learning, growth and development. When: Thursday 19 October, 7pm-8.30pm Where: Free Online event More Information: Book online at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ understanding-sensory-play

Reusable Nappy Workshop Register to learn more about reusable nappies and how you can reduce waste and save over $2000 for each nappywearing child.

When: Tuesday 10 October, 6pm-7pm. Where: Willis Room at Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Bookings: Visit the ‘Workshops’ page at www.thenappyproject.com.au

Want to see more? Scan the QR code to view more events. You can also list your Community Event on the ‘What’s Happening’ section of our website.

ENVIRONMENT Smarter Living Workshop – Clothes Swapping

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In partnership with Manningham Council, bring along up to eight pieces of clean, wearable pre-loved clothing and swap them for other secondhand clothing items! When: Saturday 28 October, 12pm-2pm. Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill More Information: View the event calendar at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ smarter-living-series

Bike It Better Skill Sessions Develop your riding skills and improve your confidence on the bike, so you can use it for work, shopping, visiting friends or fitness and recreation. When: Saturday 28 October 2.30pm-5.30pm and Sunday 29 October 9.30am-12pm. Where: Behind Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading Cost: Adults $10, Concession $8 More Information: bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com or search ‘Whitehorse Bike Skills’ at trybooking.com

Comfort at Home Low Cost Summer Energy experts Renew will give easy tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient, saving money and improving comfort this summer. When: Tuesday 24 October Where: Online via Zoom. Bookings: View the event calendar at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whats-happening-whitehorse

Step into a world of enchantment with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a timeless two-act musical for the whole family. When: 20 - 29 October Where: The Round Bookings: $45-55, visit www.theround.com.au/whatsoncinderella

BUSINESS Small Business Mentoring Clinic In conjunction with the State Government, Council is staging free business mentoring sessions for local small business owners. This month’s sessions focus on digital marketing.

juxtaposed against vibrant colour field images. When: Until 4 November Where: Artspace at Box Hill Town Hall, Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat 12pm to 4pm More Information: www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

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 Mont Albert during October. 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

When: Thursday 19 October, 4pm-9pm (45-minute sessions) Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading More Information: View the event calendar at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whats-happening-whitehorse

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.

EXHIBITIONS

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.

Wayne Viney Monotypes Highly respected printmaker Wayne Viney’s exhibition features dramatic black-and-white landscapes of Tasmania, and Lake Charm in Victoria,

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The Round 即将在这个月开放！

市议会很荣幸地宣布，Whitehorse 新的表演艺术中心 The Round 现已竣工。我们在这里的首场演出取得了巨大的成功，我们热切期待在10月 13日星期五举办的正式开幕音乐会和庆祝活动。

如需了解更多信息或订票，请浏览网站：theround.com.au 请帮助我们确定预算的优先顺序

我们正在征求您的意见，以帮助我们在开始制定2024/25年度预算时，安排您希望市议会考虑的项目和服务类型的优先顺序。预算通过资助道路、开放空间、废品收集和回收、动物管理、图书馆等服务，以维持市民在 Whitehorse 的日常生活。请上网站：yoursay.whitehorse.vic. gov.au 表达您的意见提高您所属社团的知名度

如果您所属的社区团体或组织在 Whitehorse，您可以上我们的在线Community Directory 进行免费登记。请上到目录的主页，点击 Submit your community group 链接，回答一些关于社团的简单问题，市议会将为您办理其他手续！请在市议会网站上搜索 “Community Directory”。长者节日乐缤纷 (Seniors Festival Fun)

我们将在这个月庆祝 Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival。从教育讲座到娱乐表演活动，人人都可以找到适合自己的节目。

请在市议会网站上搜索 “Seniors Festival” 查看完整的节目表。

The Round sẽ được khánh thành trong tháng này! Hội đồng Thành phố hãnh diện tuyên bố công trình xây dựng trung tâm trình diễn nghệ thuật mới của Whitehorse, The Round, đã hoàn tất.

Buổi trình diễn đầu tiên của chúng tôi tại trung tâm đã thành công mỹ mãn, và chúng tôi rất mong chờ đến buổi hòa nhạc Đêm Khai mạc và chào mừng chính thức trong tháng này vào ngày Thứ Sáu 13 Tháng 10. Muốn biết thêm thông tin và mua vé, hãy truy cập theround.com.au Hãy giúp chúng tôi nhận ra những ưu tiên cho ngân sách của chúng tôi Chúng tôi muốn quý vị cung cấp ý tưởng để giúp chúng tôi đặt ưu tiên những loại dự án và dịch vụ quý vị muốn Hội đồng Thành phố cân nhắc khi chúng tôi bắt đầu làm việc về ngân sách 2024/25. Ngân sách tạo cho cuộc sống hàng ngày tại Whitehorse khả thi bằng cách tài trợ cho những dịch vụ như đường sá, nơi chốn ngoài trời, rác thải và tái chế, quản lý súc vật, thư viện và nhiều nữa. Hãy đóng góp ý kiến của quý vị qua yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

Hãy làm cho nhóm của quý vị được biết đến nhiều hơn Nếu quý vị là một phần của nhóm hoặc tổ chức cộng đồng tại Whitehorse, quý vị có thể được bao gồm trong Community Directory trực tuyến miễn phí của chúng tôi.

Hãy vào trang chủ của niên giám, bấm vào liên kết ‘Submit your community group’, trả lời một số câu hỏi đơn giản về nhóm của quý vị và Hội đồng Thành Phố sẽ lo phần còn lại! Hãy tìm ‘Community Directory’ trong trang mạng của Hội đồng Thành phố. Lễ hội Vui chơi Người Cao niên Chúng tôi ăn mừng Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival vào tháng này. Từ cuộc hội thảo giáo dục đến các buổi trình diễn thú vị, ai ai cũng có phần. Hãy kiểm tra toàn bộ chương trình bằng cách tìm kiếm ‘Seniors Festival’ trong trang mạng của Hội đồng Thành phố.

The Round ανοίγει το μήνα! Ο Δήμος ανακοινώνει με υπερηφάνεια ότι η κατασκευή του νέου κέντρου παραστατικών τεχνών του Whitehorse, The Round, ολοκληρώθηκε. Οι πρώτες μας παραστάσεις στο χώρο ήταν μια μεγάλη επιτυχία, και προσμένουμε ανυπόμονα για την επίσημη Βραδιά Έναρξης αυτό μήνα με συναυλία και εορτασμό την Παρασκευή 13 Οκτωβρίου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και για αγορά εισιτηρίων επισκεφθείτε τον ιστότοπο theround.com.au

Βοηθήστε μας να προσδιορίσουμε προτεραιότητες για τον προϋπολογισμό μας Ζητούμε τις ιδέες σας για να μας βοηθήσουν να θέσουμε προτεραιότητες στους τύπους των έργων και των υπηρεσιών που θα θέλετε να σκεφτεί ο Δήμος καθώς αρχίζουμε να εργαζόμαστε στον προϋπολογισμό 2024/25.

Ο προϋπολογισμός κάνει την καθημερινή ζωή στο Whitehorse δυνατή με χρηματοδότηση υπηρεσιών όπως τους δρόμους, υπαίθριους χώρους, απορρίμματα και ανακύκλωση, διαχείριση ζώων, βιβλιοθήκες και άλλα περισσότερα. Πείτε τη γνώμη σας μέσω του ιστότοπου yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au. Δώστε μεγαλύτερη έκθεση στην ομάδα σας Εάν είστε μέλος μιας κοινοτικής ομάδας ή οργάνωσης στο Whitehorse, μπορείτε να συμπεριληφθείτε στο δωρεάν διαδικτυακό μας Community Directory.

Μεταβείτε στην αρχική σελίδα του καταλόγου, κάνετε κλικ στο σύνδεσμο «Submit your community group», απαντείστε σε μερικές απλές ερωτήσεις σχετικά με την ομάδα σας και ο Δήμος θα κάνει τα υπόλοιπα! Αναζητείστε για το ‘Community Directory’ στον ιστότοπο του Δήμου. Διασκέδαση στο Φεστιβάλ Ηλικιωμένων Αυτό το μήνα γιορτάζουμε το Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival.

Από εκπαιδευτικά εργαστήρια σε διασκεδαστικές παραστάσεις, υπάρχει κάτι για τον καθένα. Δείτε το πλήρες πρόγραμμα με αναζήτηση για το ‘Seniors Festival’ στον ιστότοπο του Δήμου.

Questo mese apre The Round! Il Comune è orgoglioso di annunciare che sono terminati i lavori per la costruzione di The Round, il nuovo centro per le arti performative di Whitehorse. I primi spettacoli nella sede sono stati un grande successo e non vediamo l’ora che arrivino il concerto e la celebrazione della serata di apertura ufficiale di questo mese, venerdì 13 ottobre. Per maggiori informazioni e per acquistare i biglietti visitate theround.com.au Aiutateci a identificare le priorità per il nostro bilancio Chiediamo che ci diate le vostre idee per aiutarci a stabilire le priorità sui tipi di progetti e servizi che volete che il Comune prenda in considerazione mentre iniziamo a lavorare sul bilancio 2024/25. Il bilancio rende possibile la vita quotidiana a Whitehorse finanziando servizi come strade, spazi aperti, rifiuti e riciclo, gestione degli animali, biblioteche e molto altro. Dite la vostra al sito yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au. Date più visibilità al vostro gruppo Se fate parte di un gruppo o di un’organizzazione della comunità di Whitehorse, potete far parte della nostra Community Directory gratuita online. Andate alla home page della Community Directory, cliccate sul link ‘Submit your community group’, rispondete ad alcune semplici domande sul vostro gruppo e il Comune farà il resto! Cercate ‘Community Directory’ sul sito del Comune. Divertimento al Senior Festival Questo mese celebreremo il Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival. Dai laboratori didattici agli spettacoli di intrattenimento, c’è qualcosa per tutti e tutte. Date un’occhiata al programma completo cercando ‘Seniors Festival’ sul sito web del Comune.