Winter School Holiday Program

Whitehorse Performing Arts Program

You Are a Doughnut

Join Oesoph A.

Gus and Dewey

Dean in an all-singing, all-dancing, allclowning exploration of sensational science.

When: 24 June 1pm

Where: Box Hill

Town Hall

Age: Suitable for 5+ years

Cost: Full $22, Family (4+) $20

Bookings: Required

Youth - Portrait Drawing Fundamentals

Learn dynamic portrait drawing techniques. Explore facial features to create expressive portraits in a 3-day workshop.

When: Wednesday 28 June – Friday 30 June 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Where: BHCAC

Age: 13-18 years

Cost: $85.00

Bookings: Required

Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Art Day - Rhythm and Grooves

Kids groove in a pint-sized dance workshop, creating Matisse-inspired collages and jingle bell instruments.

When: Thursday 29 June 9.30am – 3.15pm

Where: BHCAC

Age: 6–12 years

Cost: $85.00

Bookings: Required

Family ClayMake a Birdbath

Families work together to create a clay birdbath for the garden.

When: Wednesday 28 June 9.30am – 11.30am

Where: BHCAC

Age: Suitable for families with children 6+ years

Cost: $48 Adult and child, $24 for extra participant

Bookings: Required

Kindy Clay or Craft

Preschoolers and adults work together to create imaginative projects.

When: Various; see website

Where: BHCAC

Age: 3–5 years

Cost: $32.00

Bookings: Required

Strathdon House And Orchard Precinct

Kids CraftPom Pom Animals

Schwerkolt Cottage

Skateboard Art Workshop

Create incredible skateboard art. Kids learn to develop ideas and design oneof-a-kind skateboards.

When: Tuesday 4 July 1pm – 3.30pm

Where: BHCAC

Age: 8–16 years

Cost: $75.00

Bookings: Required

All Day

Art DayStrathdon House

Experience a full day of art and activities at Strathdon House. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, clay creatures, and crafts.

When: Friday 30 June 9.30am – 3.15pm

Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449–465 Springvale Road Forest Hill

Age: 6–12 years

Cost: $85

Bookings: Required

Craft vibrant pom pom animals! Learn the art of pom pom making with colourful wool and decorations. Loads of woolly fun.

When: Friday 7 July 12pm–1.30pm

Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449–465 Springvale Road Forest Hill

Age: 6–12 years

Cost: $40

Bookings: Required

Find your profession from the past Explore Schwerkolt Cottage and Find objects past, complete activity sheet, collect a nostalgic reward.

When: Every Saturday Sunday 1pm –

Where: Schwerkolt and Museum Complex

Age: 6–12 years

Bookings: Not

Family ClayTerracotta Planter Pot for the Garden

Families craft together, creating unique terracotta clay planter pots.

When: Wednesday 5 July 10am–12pm

Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449 – 465 Springvale Road Forest Hill

Age: Suitable for families with children 6+ years

Cost: $48 Adult and child $24 for extra participant Bookings: Required

Kids Weaving –Whimsical Dream Catchers

Craft a whimsical dream catcher using vine-weaving techniques. Take home a stunning keepsake for your room.

When: Friday 7 July 2pm –3.30pm

Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct

Age: 8+ years

Cost: $40

Bookings: Required

Spinning and demonstration

See the spinning and drop spindles action, and get by the Box Hill Spinners and at Schwerkolt

When: 2 July 1pm

Where: Schwerkolt and Museum Complex

Age: All ages Cost: Free

Bookings: Not

SCHWERKOLT profession past Schwerkolt Museum. from the complete the sheet, and nostalgic Saturday and 4pm

Schwerkolt Cottage Complex years Not Required and weaving demonstration spinning wheels spindles in get inspired Hill Hand and Weavers Schwerkolt Museum. 1pm – 4pm

Schwerkolt Cottage Complex Not Required

Artspace

‘The Scenery of Things’ exhibition by Moses Tan

Take a look at this free photography exhibition where things are not as they seem!

When: 27 June – 1 July

Where: Whitehorse Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

Bookings: Not Required

Table Tennis Competition

Join our table tennis fun, including a competition. Prizes for the winner and the most supportive team player.

When: 24 June 2pm – 4.30pm

Where: Youth ConneXions

Age: 12–25 years

Cost: Free

Bookings: Required

Aqualink Chillzone

Nunawading

Make memories at Aqualink Nunawading. Enjoy hours of fun with small and large inflatables in the pool.

When: Weekdays in the school holidays. Check website for latest times.

Where: Aqualink, Nunawading

Age: All ages

Cost: Included with entry into the pool.

Bookings: Not Required

Placemaking

Youth Connexions

Tie-Dye Workshop

Design tie-dye t-shirts and canvas bags. Use fabric textas for extra colourful touches.

When: 4 July 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Where: Youth ConneXions

Age: 12 – 25 years

Cost: Free

Bookings: Required

Pop-up sport

Get active with basketball, soccer, and pop-up games with the Kelly Sports team.

When: Various Where: Box Hill and Britannia Mall

Cost: Free

Bookings: Not Required

Casual basketball shooting

Love basketball? Grab some mates and head down to Aqualink Box Hill for some casual shooting.

When: Every day, subject to court availability

Where: Aqualink, Box Hill

Age: All ages

Cost: Enquire with Aqualink staff

Bookings: Not Required

Mark Smythe - Junior Table Tennis Camp

Discover table tennis in a fun environment! Learn skills with four coaches for 2.5 days, then enjoy a competition.

When: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Monday 26 June -

Wednesday 28 June

Where: Sportlink –2 Hanover Road, Vermont South

Age: 6–16 years

Cost: $225 per person. 10% off for two or more on the same booking.

Bookings: Required

Sportlink

Kelly Sports

Aqualink Box Hill Stadium

Indoor court hire

Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Soccer Badminton or Pickle ball? Take your pick and hire the whole court these school holidays.

When: Check availability with the centre

Where: Aqualink, Box Hill

Age: All ages

Cost: Enquire with Aqualink staff

Bookings: Required

Join Kelly Sports’ “Cool and Fresh” Holiday Program this winter. Develop basic skills in a fun environment with various sports and special clinics.

When: 8am – 5.30pm, Monday 26 June -

Friday 7 July

Where: Sportlink –2 Hanover Road, Vermont South

Age: 4–12 years

Cost: Morning Half Day (8.00am – 12.30pm) Afternoon Half Day (12.30pm – 5.30pm) $40, Full Day (8.00am – 5.30pm) $60

Bookings: Required

South East

Melbourne Phoenix

Heartland Hoops returns, offering interactive basketball fun for junior fans, with skilled coaches and small groups.

When: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Tuesday 4 July and

Wednesday 5 July

Where: Sportlink –2 Hanover Road, Vermont South

Age: 5–12 years

Cost: $155.00

Bookings: Required

Cootamundra Ward

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

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

Make sure your house number is on display

Did you know that it is a legal requirement to have your house number visible from your street?

Council’s Local Laws team is reminding residents to make sure their house numbers are displayed either on their letterbox or elsewhere at the front of your home.

Under Council’s Community Laws 2014, the owner or occupier of land which has had a number allocated to it must mark their land with that number so that it is clearly visible from the front of the road.

Street numbers make it easier for an Uber driver to pick you up for your next ride, the postman to deliver your mail and online shopping to the right address, and for emergency services to respond to urgent situations.

Find out more by searching for “Whitehorse Community Local Law” at Council’s website.

Eley Ward

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

Lake Ward

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

As we see growth in sporting participation, this month I want to acknowledge the great growth that is occurring at Blackburn Tennis Club, in particular the number of junior teams.

I recently attended the Junior Winter Season Opener Fun Night and the room was buzzing with the excitement of junior players and their families. The club now has purchased equipment for racquet restringing and provide this service from their clubrooms. Head Coach, Andrew Caldwell, has received a grant from Tennis Victoria to support a trial for players with a disability. In May each year we celebrate our Sister City relationship with Matsudo in Japan with the planting of a tree in Whitehorse. This year we planted a Japanese Elm tree out the front of the Nunawading Community Hub to provide valuable shade.

The Boite held a world premiere concert at the Box Hill Community Art Centre, “Blue on Blue”. It included several instruments including the shakuhachi, flute and didgeridoo, shells and stones from beaches plus vocals and recordings of birdsongs. It was a very memorable concert. Telstra have placed signs on electricity poles at various locations advising they will be erecting 5G small cell towers. I have heard from several residents and Council is actively advocating in the interests of residents. Winter sport season is well underway and I wish all participants a fun and enjoyable season.

Elgar Ward

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

Mahoneys Ward

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

WOW! June already and winter is certainly upon us.

What a very busy time of year with the conclusion of the festival season, community group AGMs, ANZAC memorial events and of course the everyday happenings of Council. We hosted Sustainability Week in Whitehorse with many sessions on a variety of topics for our community to engage and discover what we can do to support sustainable living. The week began with a fascinating presentation by Matthew Evans (the Gourmet Farmer) and Adam Grubb (Very Edible Garden).

A very heartening visit to Crown Coaches to hear about their initiative to fuel their entire fleet through Viva Energy with Carbon Neutral Diesel, certified by Climate Active. Viva Energy has opted to purchase fully Australian carbon credits to support Australian carbon projects, to offset the diesel emissions. Well done to one of our premier businesses in Whitehorse.

It was also great to attend the Eastern Cricket Association presentation night and to see some of our Whitehorse clubs doing really well and picking up some flags. Matsudo Week is always a fun way to celebrate our Japanese community, and of course our Sister City relationship with the City of Matsudo. I was quizzed by students from Mabashi Elementary School on many things about Whitehorse. We concluded the week with the fabulous Japan Festival at the Box Hill Town Hall.

Stay warm this winter.

I hope to see you around Mahoneys Ward.

Kingsley Ward

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

Sparks Ward

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

Matsudo Week

In May, we celebrated the anniversary of Whitehorse-Matsudo Sister City relationship, with a series of events and programs held across the municipality. As part of Green Tree Day, to mark this special occasion, I attended the live stream hosted by our Whitehorse Mayor Cr Lane with Mayor Hongoya and the students of the City of Matsudo.

It was great to have the Japan Festival back again at Box Hill Town Hall. The event showcased the very best of Japanese culture, traditions, arts and cuisine. Well done again to all those involved!

Community connection

I had the pleasure of attending a number of events recently, including the Launch of Village Well – Box Hill Community Hub. It was great to see members of Whitehorse Interfaith Network and other representatives from local community groups and organisations at the Launch. Supported by Suburban Rail Loop’s Community Projects Fund, Village Well - with its Opening Doors Social Inclusion Program - aims to invite the broader community to come together, support and connect with one another. Well done again to Eddie Chapman and Box Hill Baptist Church for kicking-off this wonderful initiative.

The new Sparks Reserve Upper Pavilion development, including improved site access and parking, recently opened and provides much-needed amenities for users. Our Lady of Sion’s Year 12 Mentor Breakfast was another highlight. As a former Sionian, it was great to be back, speak at the event and engage with current students.

All the best and until next time.

Walker Ward

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

Wattle Ward

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

New Park - Cumming St

On 21 May I attended the opening of Cumming St Park, built by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority to replace Sinnott St park, which was closed for the construction of the Burwood SRL Station.

In addition, a new BBQ area was installed at Lundgren Chain between Station St and Finch St, which will prove suitable for get-togethers in spring and summer.

Dog off-lead – Bennettswood Oval

On 20 May I attended the Wattle Park Amateur Football Club game at Bennettswood Oval to chat with spectators and club patrons about using the oval for a dog off-lead area when the football club is not playing or training. I heard the idea maximised the use of the ground for all users and was generally well accepted.

Matsudo Week

On 13 May I was also pleased to attend the Box Hill Community Arts Centre to witness the Boite presentation of the world premiere of ‘Blue on Blue’. This was Anne Norman’s response to a commission from the Peter and Susan Yates Foundation to incorporate the Shakuhachi to celebrate Victoria’s coast from Point Lonsdale to Apollo Bay. I also attended the annual Japan Festival at Box Hill Town Hall to see many Japanese traditional cultural activities.

New Park – Scott Grove

I was pleased to go past Scott Grove and see the progress on the new park in Burwood, which opens next month. I look forward to using the adult fitness equipment installed in the park.

Simpson Ward

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

Terrara Ward

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

Congratulations to the Avenue Neighbourhood House for turning 40!

I was delighted to join in celebrations and attend their AGM. President Garry thanked Manager Melinda, and announced after more than a decade of service she was handing over the reins to new Manager Tyrene.

I also attended the Vermont South Neighbourhood House Community Lunch in May. Delicious food and always a pleasure spending a couple of hours chatting with members of the community. At the recent Visual Arts Advisory Committee meeting, it was an honour to pay tribute to Geoffrey Weeks for 40 years of valued service to this sub-committee. Geoffrey has been a treasured member during this time, and we thank him sincerely for his dedication and commitment.

At a recent Neighbourhood Watch meeting, Inspector Lisa Gilham warned thefts from carpark lock up cages were increasing, and suggested residents secure them with high tensile steel locks or at the very least conceal the contents with a sheet.

A recent visit to the construction site at Morack Golf revealed the pavilion was on track to be completed by October followed by another three months for the operator’s contractor to do their internal fit-out. Until next time.

Spotlight on Cootamundra Ward with Cr Andrew Munroe

Blackburn Square shopping centre update

I’m excited to see the progress with an important hub in my ward – the redevelopment of Blackburn Square Shopping Centre – on the corner of Springfield and Williams Roads. A key feature of the centre’s redevelopment is expected to be completed by the end of this month – and will include a new supermarket, fresh food outlets, a gym and more parking for shoppers. It will also be the new home for the Blackburn North Community Centre.

Train

Services Resume

It is great to see train services fully resume on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines following the level crossing works at Mont Albert and Surrey Hills. This means trains are again running unrestricted through Blackburn and Laburnum stations and will bring more foot traffic and commuters back to these precincts. As Council’s representative for the Whitehorse Business Group, I encourage you to go visit your local traders and show them your support if your shopping habits changed due to the works.

Parks and playgrounds

Open space is so important in our municipality, and I’m pleased that plenty of great walking tracks and playgrounds are available for all to enjoy in Cootamundra Ward.

5 Star Food Program

Subway Vermont South has been named Council’s 5 Star Food Safe business for June after they achieved outstanding results in Council’s Food Safety department.

The local franchise of the world famous sandwich chain, led by manager Roshan Perera, has been a long time favourite in the shopping strip near the BlueCross Livingstone Gardens retirement village. Find out about other local businesses that achieved excellent star ratings by visiting www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ehealth-portal

Address: Shop 7, 477–479 Burwood Highway Vermont South

Trading Hours: 8am – 9pm daily

Website: www.subway.com/en-au

These include:

▪ Koonung Creek Linear Reserve on the edge of the Eastern Freeway

▪ Koonung Park on Springfield Rd

▪ Kalang Park near the Blackburn Bowls Club

▪ Furness Park near Main St

▪ Blacks Walk end of Garie Street

▪ Laburnum Lot next to Laburnum Station

▪ Cootamundra Walk.

Close to home and heart for me is Furness Park, where my three children spent many years playing. It also is beautifully situated adjacent to the Blackburn Creeklands.

Shop Local for your EOFY Bargains!

End of Financial Year sales are likely to be happening at all of your favourite shops this month.

For the business owner, sales are a great way to encourage customers to choose their business over another. For shoppers, they alert the community to what is on offer just around the corner.

Local small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are often some of our community’s biggest supporters. If you are looking for ways to support your local small businesses, look no further than the Whitehorse Supporting Local Map – you can find it by just entering the phrase in a Google search, or by visiting Council’s website. And, with more businesses than ever acknowledging the importance of Google listings, when searching for the product you’re after, remember to include your suburb in the search bar.

Because supporting local is everybody’s business.

Green Living Champion: Helen Rommelaar, Nunawading

In this new feature, Whitehorse News speaks with local residents who have embraced environmentallyfriendly lifestyles and practices, and invites them to give their tips on how you can do the same!

1. How did you start your green living journey?

In our youth, my brother and I were taken on frequent camping trips to the bush, where our parents introduced us to the wonders of nature. It stands to reason then that this Nature Appreciation Journey gradually evolved into a lifelong Green Living Journey. Because our family has never been financially affluent, we instinctively followed the 7 R’s system of Rethink-Refuse-Reduce-Re-chooseRepair-Reuse-Recycle, well before it became ‘a thing’.

2. What have you learned along the way and how did this influence your lifestyle?

These foundation years have led me to a lifestyle that is based around sustainability, simplicity and respecting our natural world. Living simply, I’ve learned, does not mean doing without or having less than others. I get a buzz from being frugal and hold back on buying excess stuff to fill the home.

I’m always trying to be mindful about respecting our environment and doing the right thing by it. As such I make time to compost, bake bread and make my own shampoo/conditioner, washing liquid and cleaning products. I have also set up a small veggie garden and reap much joy, and food, in tending it.

3. What are your three top tips for people starting out on their green living journey?

▪ Follow the Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Facebook page! And read books on reducing waste, recycling, downsizing and living simply, such as ‘Down To Earth’ by Rhonda Hetzel.

▪ Start your green living journey s-l-o-w-l-y. You might too easily fall back into old habits, if you feel overwhelmed, so focus on changing and becoming more sustainable, a few things at a time.

▪ When you are in need of some building material, try to avoid instinctively heading for the shops and buying. Instead, rummage around to see what you already have at home that will suffice just as well. It’s a great opportunity to be creative, prevents accumulating stuff and saves on the hip pocket.

Hop on a free bus tour to learn more about food and garden waste recycling

This month, you can join us on a free bus tour to our compost processing facility to learn what happens to the food and garden organics waste after we collect your lime-green lid FOGO bin.

This tour is organised as part of the Smarter Living Series and we’re offering the tour on 15 June, 20 July, 15 August and 12 September.

Bookings must be made in advance, and you can find out more about the tours and secure your place at bit.ly/45muu51

The Smarter Living Series is a joint venture between Whitehorse and Manningham City Councils which aims to tackle waste through workshops and events highlighting simple and low waste living tips.

Parkland Advisory Committee

Help shape your local park –applications close soon!

Council is looking for passionate locals who would like to serve as Parkland Advisory Committee members and general parkland volunteers – with applications closing on 9 June. We have 12 Parkland Advisory Committees that work to protect and maintain our beautiful parks and reserves. Each committee runs local working bees, host Committee meetings and work with Council for the improvement of their local parkland. Getting involved with our committees and meeting like minded people offers fantastic social benefits too!

We are looking for people who are passionate about enhancing their local park. These volunteer roles are only available once every three years, so now is the time to get involved!

To apply, fill out our quick form no later than 5pm Tuesday 9 June at www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ parkland-advisory-committees