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Follow These Steps to Become Fire Ready

With warmer and drier conditions approaching, now is the time to prepare for fire season.

Planning what you’ll do in the event of a fire is a great first step. Hold a family or household meeting and make sure everyone knows what is expected of them in a worst-case scenario. Also do this when you arrive at a summer holiday destination, creating a plan that suits the new environment. When at home, ensure you also:

Know where to access information on high risk days.

Keep grass cut low. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass.

Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home.

Remove or prune shrubs near windows and well away from branches of mature trees.

Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter. Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and woodpiles. Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – make sure there are no branches within 10m of any building. Check your smoke alarms.

More information

www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Just Chillin’ – Try These Heat Busters This Summer:

Drink plenty of water or other cool nonalcoholic fluids even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinking extremely cold liquids as they can cause stomach cramps. is unavoidable, try to schedule it for the cooler part of the day and rest often. Stay indoors or in the shade whenever you can. Keep air circulating around you. Keep windows covered and turn on your fan or air conditioner. Eat smaller meals more often and make cold meals such as salad. Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibres like cotton and linen. Place wet towels on your body, put feet in cold water and take cool (not cold) showers. Consider visiting an air-conditioned shopping centre, public library or cinema.

Burns and Scalds on Children

Tea, coffee, hot food, hot tap water, vehicle Reduce activity and avoid exercise. If activity

exhausts, treadmills and campfires – what do all of these have in common? They are all major causes of child burn and scald injuries and the home is the most common location where these injuries occur.

Garden hoses exposed to direct sunlight during summer can heat the water inside the hose (not flowing) to 130-140 degrees, which can cause burns especially to children. It is recommended to let the water flow a few minutes to cool before spraying on people or animals. Every year in Victoria, more than 1000 children are treated in hospital for burn or scald injuries, with children aged 0-4 years at greatest risk. A child’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s and will therefore result in a more severe burn. Injuries from burns or scalds can cause a great deal of pain for a significant period of time and often result in scarring; in some cases, skin grafts are required. If a child is burned, apply immediate first aid by placing the burn under cool running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Do not use butter, oils, ointments or ice to treat burns as these can further damage the skin. Dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance if the burn is to the face, airway, hands or genitals or larger than the size of the child’s hand. If you’re not sure how severe a burn is, contact a doctor, hospital or medical centre immediately.

Resources: Royal Children’s Hospital Victoria, Kidsafe Victoria, Essential Baby Australia, Raising Children Network.

Volunteering Opportunities for Young People in 2021

Whitehorse City Council’s Youth Services is looking for young volunteers aged 12-25 to get involved in their local community in 2021!

Written by Violet – Current FReeZA Flying Pig Events Committee member, Peer Facilitator and studying a Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies.

I have had the most amazing experience and time while being a part of the FReeZA Flying Pig Events team and I have made some brilliant pals and been a part of some terrific events. While being a part of the team I have been able to develop confidence, experience in event management and see my ideas come to life through the support of the team and community. By joining the FReeZA team I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with a number

am very grateful that I made the decision to join. of different people and have developed some valuable communication skills. I would highly encourage as many young people to take up the opportunity of joining the FReeZA Flying Pig Events team.

More information

Jac Piper on 0408 356 997 jacqueline.piper@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

New Play Space Brings Big Smiles

Children at Lucknow Street Children’s Services Centre give new outdoor play space big tick of approval.

Young People of the Month

The team of educaters at Lucknow Street wanted to provide the children with natural spaces that would change with and reflect the seasons, while giving the little ones opportunities to explore and be challenged and intrigued. Explained Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS) Coordinator Melinda Grant, “We wanted to create spaces with complexity that children are required to engage with to support their sense of independence. We focused on the natural beauty of items and the open-ended nature of the landscape to challenge, inspire and nurture.”

Enrolments now open

All three WELS centres are currently taking enrolments. for many families and the usual closed. Here are a few services www.kidshelpline.com.au 13 11 14 Crisis support and suicide prevention.

Headspace Hawthorn – 9006 6500 Knox – 9801 6088 Youth mental health service for 12-25 year olds.

DirectLine (24 Hours) 1800 888 236 Alcohol and drug counselling and referral.

More information

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ child-care-and-kindergarten Tim Woodfield is a kind, empathetic individual who not only gets the best out of himself, but also those around him. Tim is a proven natural leader, taking on the role as Koonung Secondary College Vice-Captain. He designed a Mentorship Program at his school, demonstrating and reinforcing his ability to act as a positive role model to junior students. While being deeply committed to his Year 12 studies, Tim also finds the time to play leading roles in musicals where he is often required to rehearse for many hours after school. Tim has extensive experience with Scouts Australia, which was acknowledged in 2018 when he was presented with Cubs Australia Grey Wolf Award by the Mayor of Whitehorse.

Maternal and Child Health

Advisory Line (24 hours) 13 22 29

MCH App

Free from app stores Child health tips and advice on your phone.

Opening Doors (24 Hours) 1800 825 955 Housing and homelessness support. Alvin Fung has been described as a self-motivated, kind individual as well as a passionate learner who strives to work hard to do the best he can in whatever he does. Alvin was awarded with Koonung’s 2019 Student Prize for all-round school and community contributions which is a testament to his vast skills and abilities. Having achieved Dux in Maths, Alvin shares his expertise each morning by tutoring Year 7-9 students. As a STEM captain, he organises the fortnightly science club, while also being a valued member of the Koonung Student Representative Council and Interact Club. The list goes on, as Alvin also enjoys playing piano, futsal in a social competition as well as working weekends

Festive Season Support for Families

The festive season can be a stressful and emotional time support services that might be relied on may be temporarily to contact during this time:

Safe Steps (24 Hours) Parentline (8am-midnight)

13 22 89 Counselling and support for parents and carers every day of the year, including public holidays.

Nurse on Call (24 hours)

1300 606 024

Kids Helpline (24 hours)

1800 551 800 Free phone and online counselling for kids, teens, young adults, parents and carers.

Lifeline (24 hours)

at Chemist Warehouse.

Christmas Closures and

Supports Council’s Youth ConneXions drop in centre will be closed over the Christmas period from Wednesday 23 December reopening on Monday 4 January. A youth worker can still be contacted during business hours on 9898 9340 or 0417 036 365 or via email on youth.worker@whitehorse. vic.gov.au

Planning for the future of transport in Box Hill

Council’s Box Hill Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) was adopted in September.

A number of clearways in Whitehorse will become tow-away zones under a new program through the Department of Transport (DOT). The DOT is introducing changes to clearways to keep traffic flowing smoothly on Melbourne’s busy roads as part of the Clearways Management Program. From 1 December 2020, every existing clearway within 20km of Melbourne’s CBD will become a tow-away zone. While it will remain an offence to park in a clearway during the restricted times, once the new tow-away zones are in place, drivers parked illegally will also have their vehicle towed and receive a fine on top of the vehicle release fee. The strategy provides a plan to improve the transport options to get to and around Box Hill, with an emphasis on improving the walking environment, cycling options, advocating for public transport improvements and managing vehicle use. The ITS aims to ensure that Box Hill continues to be a great place to live, work, visit and meet family and friends. The strategy was developed over 18 months, with significant community consultation across the project, ensuring the needs of the community were captured in the plan.

View the strategy

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/living-working/

Changes to Clearways and Tow-Away Zones

transport-and-roads/transport No new clearways are being created as part of this program. Affected Clearways in Whitehorse:

Burwood Highway between Warrigal Road and Springvale Road

Canterbury Road between Alexandra Crescent and Elgar Road

Whitehorse Road between Barloa Road and Peacedale Grove

Mitcham Road between William Street and Park Road

Springvale Road between Eastern Freeway and Highbury Road

Blackburn Road between Gordon Crescent and Windermere Court

Elgar Road between Eastern Freeway and Burwood Highway

Warrigal Road between Canterbury Road and Burwood Highway

Station Street between Thames Street and Whitehorse Road The Department of Transport is making these changes so there is a consistent approach to managing arterial road clearways.

Turning Box Hill into a Future City

The Our Future Cities’ 2020 Interdisciplinary Student Design Competition was held in July and August this year.

Teams were given a project based around the Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre and were required to link their own vision of Box Hill to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development goals and Water Sensitive Cities’ principles. The winning entry, ‘Root Connection – a sustainable community harvesting culture,’ focused on bringing the community together and promoting cultural diversity through shared community gardens, aiming at alleviating inequality at the same time. Whitehorse City Council sponsored the Whitehorse Commendation Award, which was presented along with other prizes during the awards night in September. This project included a conversion of Whitehorse Road, incorporating pedestrian access, sculpture, public transport, recreation and more. Well done to all involved.

More information

www.ourfuturecities.org/submissions

Tackling Climate Change

Council has adopted a two-year Climate Response Plan that prioritises Council actions to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impact of climate change.

The new plan builds on work Council has been doing to mitigate the risks and adapt to climate change since 2009. It reflects current science-based projections and will assist council to meet emission reduction targets and ensure we are adhering to the legislative requirements of Victoria’s Climate Change Framework and Local Government Act. Actions include: practical programs to help the community reduce energy consumption making Council buildings more energy-efficient supporting sustainable transport options increasing vegetation cover From 2022, Council’s climate response will be embedded into all Council policy, including a new Sustainability Strategy, which will involve comprehensive community consultation and be informed by the next Community Vision.

Capital Works Update

Council is committed to providing facilities for the community to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Construction on a new pavilion at Terrara Park, to replace the existing four pavilions, began in October. The existing facilities at Terrara Park will meet the increased needs of our sporting clubs and broader community. The new pavilion will include: change rooms and amenities that are female friendly multi-purpose room that will be available for clubs to socialise and available for community groups when not occupied by the sporting clubs kitchen first aid room public toilets universal change and umpire rooms storage rooms Temporary facilities are available to service clubs and the public while works occur. The sports fields will continue to be available for use during construction. The project is expected to take 12 months to finish.

More information

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/terrara-park-pavilion

Thread Collect: E-Waste and Clothing Home Pickup

From your door to a second life – Thread Collect is a contactless and COVID safe home pickup service that you can book for clothing and small electricals. Divert 100 per cent of collections from landfill to give to local and global communities where it’s needed most.

Accepted items are clothes, shoes, handbags in clean reusable condition, along with a maximum of three small electrical items per household. Electrical items can include kettles, toasters, radios, microwaves, laptops, mobiles and hairdryers. Unaccepted items are toys, furniture, large electrical appliances (such as fridges and stoves), soiled or torn clothing, mattresses, books, doonas, pillows and bric-a-brac (household items like photo frames, glassware and kitchenware). Residents can give as many bags as needed, with a minimum of one bag of clothing per booking. Dates are limited to 8-22 December, so book now to avoid missing out. Simply visit www.threadcollect.com.au, select City of Whitehorse and book online. Alternatively, you can call 9386 8702. Once you’ve booked, please leave your bags of clothing and small electrical items by your front door the night before collection.

More information:

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ reusable-items-collection

Apply for your Residential Parking Permit Online

Approximately 1200 new residential permit applications are lodged annually in Whitehorse.

In the past, lodging and paying Residential Parking Permits was time consuming for residents. Whitehorse City Council now offers new residents an online ‘Pay and Apply’ option. This system has improved customer service and reduced the application processing time to two working days. Did you know?

In the past year, Whitehorse has also created online options to apply and pay for permits for:

Footpath Trading

Box Hill Mall

Real Estate Permit

For information and to apply, please visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/livingworking/business/council-publicspace/footpath-trading

More information

www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/residentialparking-permits

Caring for the Community

Caring for Carers

Did you know that about 11 per cent of the population are carers? These often unsung heroes not only provide unpaid support to family or friends they are also an integral part of Australia’s health system.

So while 2020 has been all about the pandemic, we’d like to give a shout out to the people who look after us. Every day. Every year. The Ladies Café is fantastic initiative helping about 30 local female carers from Chinese-speaking backgrounds to stay connected throughout the pandemic via virtual gatherings. The online gatherings for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers provide an opportunity for carers to support each other. “The groups focus on sharing and discussing how to cope, as well as bringing more awareness of their own mental wellbeing,” said group facilitator Ada Poon from the Centre for Holistic Health. “We talk about self-care, self-compassion and emotion management skills.” During the lockdown, some carers have been unsure about how to get to the supermarket or pharmacy without putting their family at further risk – this has caused additional anxiety and stress. “The feedback we receive from the participants is very good,” she said. “What we hear most is that they feel that they are not alone.” Recently the carers wrote themselves a ‘love letter’ to acknowledge and appreciate their own efforts and express how they value themselves. This is some of what they said: “I understand there are many things that I cannot control. I will learn to manage things that I can, rather than pushing myself to do things beyond my ability.” “I will tell myself I deserve to be loved. Even when I am busy I will make time for myself.” “I make myself happy and peaceful first. My family will then feel happy and peaceful. “ “I don’t need to feel guilty when I have a day off from my housework.”

The Centre for Holistic Health is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Forest Hill offering health services to people from a Chinese speaking background. Whitehorse City Council would like to thank these women for the tireless work they do caring for others, as well as all the carers in our community.

More information

www.chh.org.au

16 Ways in 16 Days at Whitehorse

16 Days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence is a global campaign that challenges violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to Human Rights Day on 10 December.

The campaign uses the bright and optimistic colour orange, to represent a future free from violence against theme running through all of its global activities. Whitehorse City Council is acknowledging this campaign across our social media channels and has coordinated an online event with other surrounding Councils. This event features women in our community reflecting on their resilience, with a specific focus on coping through the pandemic. Women’s resilience in lockdown: Share, learn and laugh together with Georgie Dent

When: 7.30pm Thursday 10 December Where: Zoom. Event link will be emailed to registrants on the day women and girls as a unifying

Cost: Free, bookings essential RSVP: Please register your interest at: https://resilient-women-in-easternmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au

Georgie Dent is a journalist, editor, author and passionate advocate for gender equality. She will host a frank discussion with three Melbourne women around their experiences surviving or thriving through the pandemic. What did they find difficult? What got them through? How did they maintain resilience and what steps do we take now towards a COVID-normal?

How has COVID-19 affected you?

Council cares about the wellbeing of the Whitehorse community. We want to hear from you about how your life has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 has been a challenging year for many in our community. We are seeking people who live, work or study in Whitehorse to take part in a wellbeing survey focusing on community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to hear from a broad section of our community to develop an understanding of the wellbeing of the whole community at this time.

key issues that have affected our Information gathered from this survey will directly influence Council’s COVID-19 response and recovery, translating to broader community benefits in the future.

More information

https://whitehorsecc.secure.force. com/r/wellbeing

Keeping Trees Clear of Power Lines Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distance between trees and power lines.

This month, pruning will occur in Mont Albert North. Pruning is done in accordance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

Construction Set to Start

The demolition of the Whitehorse Centre is on track to finish in December 2020, paving the way for construction to begin on the new open double-storey car park in early 2021.

With accessibility and visibility top of mind, the car park will feature at ground level entry to both levels and a pedestrian ramp to enable easy, convenient and safe access to the performing arts centre, library, Council offices, local parkland and When complete, there will be more than

nearby Walker Park sports precinct. The car park will complement the surrounding environment with a minimalistic design, muted colour scheme and structure embedded The car park wall cladding will be a solid scalloped concrete material to minimise headlight disbursement to surrounding properties while also providing an interesting visual element to the design.

within the landscape. 430 car parking spaces on site (up from the existing 225 spaces). The car park will be completed in late 2021. Construction of the new performing arts centre will then start and is expected to be completed in late 2023.

More information

www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/ whitehorse-centre-redevelopment

Recycle Right at Christmas

Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. However, with lavish meals and wrapped gifts, there is often the potential for wasted food and presents.

If each person reduced their amount of Christmas waste by 1kg, we could save approximately 10 billion litres of waste. According to statistics from 1 Million Women, we could also prevent eight million kilograms of carbon dioxide pollution. Here are some tips on how to reduce your waste at Christmas:

Use a living Christmas tree or a potted plant, which can be reused or recycled afterward

Reduce food wastage this Christmas by planning ahead. The Love Food, Hate

Waste campaign says that Victorian households throw away $2200 worth of food each year.

For tips on planning meals and how to store food correctly, sign up to

Sustainability Victoria’s Love a List

Challenge: www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ campaigns/love-food-hate-waste#Lovealist Sustainably wrap your Christmas presents. Wrapping paper is one of the largest sources of waste each Christmas, with more than 8000 tonnes used each year. Avoid non-recyclable wrapping such as plastic and glitter. Opt for recycled brown paper or other paper-based wrapping paper, reuse ribbon, twine, gift bags or boxes you already have at home. Sustainable gift ideas. Consider making a donation to a charity, purchasing second-hand items or experiences rather than ‘things’. Buy locally and ensure items are made from good quality, sustainable materials. Get creative with kids and make your sustainable Christmas decorations. You can use items from the garden or upcycle things found around the home.

More information

www.sustainability.vic.gov.au Box Hill Town Hall Available for Room Hire Looking for a place to hold an event, ceremony, service, meeting or gathering? The Box Hill Town Hall is a beautiful art deco building located in the heart of Box Hill.

Constructed in 1934, the Box Hill Town Hall is the epitome of the era with high ceilings and ornate rooms, perfect for special occasions. The Town Hall is registered with the National Trust and remains a significant and bustling hub in Whitehorse. The building boasts a variety of spacious rooms steeped in history that can meet social distancing measures as well as all your additional technical and catering requirements. With three commercial kitchens on site, it’s your choice – our caterers or yours! This is our point of difference. With such a vast array of cultures and traditions in and around Whitehorse, we understand that providing your own food can make your celebration a success. Weddings, funerals, meetings – we can meet COVIDSafe requirements while you make new memories, celebrate loved ones or hold a meeting. Our lawn is also available for services and celebrations with our grand building as the backdrop to your event. If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please contact us to discuss your occasion or visit our website for more information: www.boxhilltownhall.com.au or phone 9262 6243 Above: Box Hill Town Hall Main Hall setup for a spectacular wedding reception.

Whitehorse Council Arts and Cultural venues have implemented COVIDSafe practices across all venues. This means that visitors will find sanitiser available at the entrance to each building, there will be density quotas for each space and we will promote and practice social distancing measures.

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Open

Please visit the Box Hill Community Arts Centre website for news about coming workshops and classes: www.bhcac.com.au Follow BHCAC on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with us: www.facebook.com/ boxhillcommunityartscentre www.instagram.com/bhcac

Whitehorse Artspace

Open

Visit Whitehorse Artspace to enjoy the exhibition Encounters. See the work of some of Australia’s most talented emerging and established ceramic artists. For opening hours and more information, visit: www.whitehorseartspace.com.au Sure to intrigue and inspire, participating artists include Connie Augustinos, Jack Balfour, Tim Clarkson, John Daly, Susan Frost, Colin Hopkins, Marita Knutsen, Vanessa Lucas, Lilach Mileikowski, Julie Pennington, Ruby Pilven and Ulrica Trulsson. Artspace continues to share their Treasures of the Collection newsletter with our community. Subscribe to receive our e-newsletter here: www.whitehorseartspace.com.au

Schwerkolt Cottage

Open

Please visit our website for current opening hours and details: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/thingsdo/arts-culture/schwerkolt-cottage Stay in touch with the latest news from Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ schwerkoltcottage

Whitehorse Centre

Currently closed for redevelopment

Stay in touch with news about coming performances from the Whitehorse Centre by visiting www.whitehorsecentre.com.au Activate Whitehorse is launched!

Activate Whitehorse is a Council Placemaking initiative encouraging people to work together to activate spaces in Whitehorse to make them vibrant and welcoming. To help activate a space, Whitehorse has embraced a story-driven approach that includes changing the character and fabric of a space to attract people. We define the fabric of a place as the look and feel, colour and texture and the character is the people and the stories they create in a place. An activated place has a strong identity and our relationships are strengthened through investment in their past, present and future narratives. Activate Whitehorse will prompt people to take ownership for shaping their local story by innovatively using the new places in our community. Whitehorse needs you! To find out more and get involved in Activate Whitehorse, visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/activate

Νέοι Δημοτικοί Σύμβουλοι Εκλέχθηκαν νέοι δημοτικοί σύμβουλοι σε όλες τις έντεκα εκλογικές έδρες του Whitehorse για το 2020 μέχρι το 2024. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/ who-we-are/councillors Συναυλία για τα Κάλαντα στο Whitehorse Η συναυλία εφέτος θα γίνει διαδικτυακά. Στους καλλιτέχνες περιλαμβάνονται: Silvie Paladino και Simon Gleeson, μαζί με τα ντόπια αστέρια Josh Robson & Bianca Baykara, η Παιδική Χορωδία Αυστραλίας (Australian Children’s Choir), Superhoodz Crew και Hey Dee Ho για παιδιά. Η συναυλία θα μεταδοθεί στο διαδίκτυο στις 7μμ την Παρασκευή 18 Δεκεμβρίου. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/whitehorse-carols Ασφάλεια στο νερό Το νερό είναι διασκεδαστικό για τα παιδιά, αλλά αν τα αφήσετε μόνα τους γύρω από το νερό χωρίς την επίβλεψη από ενήλικα είναι επικίνδυνο. Οι περισσότεροι θανατηφόροι πνιγμοί συμβαίνουν στο σπίτι, όπως σε πισίνες της αυλής και μπανιέρες. Να επιβλέπετε όλα τα παιδιά όταν είναι κοντά στο νερό, ένας άνθρωπος μπορεί να πνιγεί σε 20 μόλις δευτερόλεπτα. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες : www.watersafety.vic.gov.au I nuovi Consiglieri comunali In tutte e undici le circoscrizioni di Whitehorse sono stati eletti i nuovi Consiglieri comunali che rimarranno in carica dal 2020 fino al 2024. Per maggiori informazioni: www. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/ who-we-are/councillors Concerto natalizio di Whitehorse

Quest’anno il concerto si farà online. Gli interpreti includeranno Silvie Paladino e Simon Gleeson, insieme ai talenti locali Josh Robson e Bianca Baykara, l’Australian Children’s Choir, Superhoodz Crew e Hey Dee Ho per i bambini. Il concerto verrà condiviso alle ore 19 di venerdì 18 dicembre. Per maggiori informazioni: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/whitehorse-carols Sicurezza in acqua I bambini in acqua si divertono, ma è pericoloso lasciarli vicino all’acqua senza la supervisione di un adulto. La maggior parte degli incidenti mortali avviene in casa, e questo include le piscine del giardino e le vasche da bagno. Controllate tutti i bambini quando si trovano vicino all’acqua, bastano appena 20 secondi perché una persona anneghi. Per maggiori informazioni: www.watersafety.vic.gov.au 新议员 Whitehorse 所有11个选区均已选出 新议员，任期为2020年至2024年。 详情请浏览：: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/about-council/who-we-are/ councillors Whitehorse 颂歌音乐会 这场音乐会今年将在网上举行。 表演者包括Silvie Paladino 和 Simon Gleeson、本地明星——Josh Robson 和 Bianca Baykara、澳大利亚儿童合 唱团（Australian Children’s Choir Superhoodz Crew 以及 Hey Dee Ho 儿童音乐启蒙学校。 音乐会将于12月18日（星期五） 晚上7点开始。详情请浏览： www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-carols 安全戏水 孩子们喜欢有趣的水上活动，但如果 让他们在没有成年人的监督下戏水 则非常危险。大多数致命的溺水事 故发生在家中，包括后院游泳池和浴 缸。仅仅20秒就可以令一个人溺亡， 因此所有的儿童水上活动都务必要 在成年人监督下进行。详情请浏览： www.watersafety.vic.gov.au Ủy viên mới của Hội đồng

Các ủy viên mới của hội đồng đã được bầu trên tất cả 11 phường của Whitehorse cho năm 2020 cho đến năm 2024. Chi tiết thêm: www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/about-council/who-we-are/ councillors

Buổi Hòa nhạc Whitehorse Carols

Buổi hòa nhạc sẽ được tổ chức trực tuyến trong năm nay. Các nghệ sĩ biểu diễn bao gồm Silvie Paladino và Simon Gleeson, có sự tham gia của các ngôi sao địa phương Josh Robson & Bianca Baykara, Dàn Hợp xướng Trẻ em Úc (Australian Children’s Choir), Superhoodz Crew và Hey Dee Ho dành cho trẻ em. Buổi hòa nhạc sẽ được chia sẻ vào lúc 7h:00 tối thứ 6 ngày 18 tháng 12. Chi tiết thêm: www.whitehorse.vic.gov. au/whitehorse-carols An Toàn Dưới Nước

Nước là niềm vui đối với trẻ em, nhưng để trẻ ở xung quanh nước mà không có sự giám sát của người lớn sẽ rất nguy hiểm. Hầu hết các vụ chết đuối tử vong xảy ra tại nhà, bao gồm cả hồ bơi và bồn tắm. Giám sát tất cả trẻ em gần nước, một người có thể chết đuối chỉ trong 20 giây. Chi tiết thêm: www.watersafety.vic.gov.au