Boroondara Bulletin - July 2016

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JULY

2016Live easier, feel better: p6What’s on at your neighbourhood house: p9 | Proposed wetland: p11

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Message from the Mayor

City’s parks top the charts

Boroondara to be debt free by 2026

Beautiful and well-maintained parks are a quintessential and much-loved aspect of Boroondara’s urban character, as shown by our City’s performance in a recent state-wide research project.

The focus of the 2016-17 Budget and Annual Plan continues to deliver on our commitment to maintain quality services, reduce the debt incurred to undertake a program of major infrastructure projects from 2010-16 and on continued investment in upgrading community facilities.

The good news is that waste fees aren’t increasing this year and we have kept the rate

increase to the capped amount of 2.5 per cent.

Council is also paying off its loans faster, and making significant interest payment savings, with a forecast that it will be debt free by 2026. During this Council’s term we have reduced debt by $9.77 million.

We live in a great City and it takes a strong partnership of

community, staff and elected representatives to keep it that way. Our work and budget priorities are set by what our community have told us they expect. So thanks also to the many who give us feedback on their needs, wants and priorities for our City throughout the year - it’s encouraging to be part of such an engaged community.

We know that ratepayers expect value for money and prudent management of our financial resources. We have applied the Victorian Government imposed Consumer Price Index based rate cap. Sadly, the government has completely ignored the connection between community services, facilities and rates. Productivity

gains will offset some of the impact but ultimately something has to give and the community will experience the impact of reduced revenue.

We will be calling on all citizens over the next financial year to contribute to a plan for the City which will guide our future work, budget priorities and service level for 2017-21. Why not find out how you can be involved by registering your interest boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-plan .

Read the Boroondara Bulletin online: bulletin.boroondara.vic.gov.au /boroondaracouncil @boroondara /boroondara

Front cover: Local resident and artist, the late Ronald Greenaway.

With best wishes,

Councillor Jim Parke Mayor of Boroondara

The independent study tested user satisfaction in 13 Boroondara parks, of various sizes and uses, and benchmarked those results against participating councils.

Overall satisfaction with the City of Boroondara’s parks rated 8.5/10, which was the

joint highest score among the 15 councils, the vast majority of which were metropolitan, including the cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Yarra, Monash, Whitehorse and Port Phillip.

The survey was undertaken in late 2015 and involved 103 face-to-face interviews at

parks including the historic Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens and Beckett Park, the expansive Boroondara Park and Anderson Park, and smaller Ferndale Park and Willsmere Park.

Our commitment to providing high-quality green spaces

was further illustrated by the recently approved 2016–17 budget, which includes a $4.1 million investment in maintaining Boroondara’s parks, open spaces and streetscapes.

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Family fun at the new Boroondara Sports ComplexOn Saturday 30 July 2016, come along to a community celebration in Balwyn North to toast the $13.5 million redevelopment of the Boroondara Sports Complex.There will be lots of fun activities on the day, including:

• free BBQ

• face painting

• smoothie bike

• jumping castle

• gymnastics display

• membership specials

• come-and-try fitness sessions.

What: Boroondara Sports Complex community open day

When: 11am to 3pm, Saturday 30 July 2016

Where: Boroondara Sports Complex, 271C Belmore Road, Balwyn North

The renewed Boroondara Sports Complex offers a plethora of health and wellbeing opportunities for local people and now incorporates all of the highly-valued programs that were previously offered at the Balwyn Leisure Centre.

There is an expansive new fitness gym, a new basketball/netball court, new program room, a crèche, dedicated gymnastics space, new change rooms, improved café and more car parking.

Following the recent renewals of Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre and Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, local residents now have access to state-of-the-art recreation facilities across the City.

For more information on the redeveloped Boroondara Sports Complex, as well as the community open day, call the YMCA on 9851 0444.

Closure of Balwyn Leisure CentreFrom Friday 1 July 2016, all programs and services offered at the Balwyn Leisure Centre will be moved to the Boroondara Sports Complex. The leisure centre will be used as temporary accommodation for the Balwyn Library and the Greythorn Early Learning Centre.

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Town Hall Gallery Donation Program 2016

How to donate

If you would like to discuss your donation with us, please contact Town Hall Gallery: Phone: 9278 4626 Email: [email protected] townhallgallery.com.au .

Ronald Greenaway

The Town Hall Gallery Collection is your collection. It is an historical and artistic record of the changing face of the City of Boroondara that visually represents our environment as interpreted by those who have lived in and experienced the area.

Composed of a number of significant works of fine art that have been acquired through acquisition funds and donations, the collection is a legacy for future generations.

Paintings from the Town Hall Gallery Collection are included in the gallery’s modern exhibitions to help bring the history of the area to life. By donating artworks to the Town Hall Gallery Collection, you are supporting the gallery and the continuation of the preservation of cultural history for years to come.

Town Hall Gallery was pleased to present the exhibition Ronald Greenaway: the artist and his world in 2015, exhibiting close to 60 works undertaken over a 60 year period. Greenaway, a Boroondara resident, worked alongside iconic artists like Albert Tucker, Sidney Nolan and Arthur Boyd. Greenaway then generously donated eight paintings to the Town Hall Gallery, including an unshown painting of his wife Joyce (1958), which he saw featured in the exhibition Likeness prior to his passing away later that year.

Ronald’s generous donation will ensure the legacy of Australian painting will continue for future generations through the Town Hall Gallery Collection.

Donations are accepted through two primary avenues: the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program or by direct donation to the gallery. The Cultural Gifts Program encourages gifts of significant cultural items to public art galleries by offering donors a tax deduction for the agreed market value of their gifts. A direct donation to the gallery can be arranged by contacting the gallery. All donations are discussed with the Town Hall Gallery curatorial team to determine the eligibility of the work/s and a viewing time to see if the work could be an appropriate addition to the collection.

Acquisition criteria To ensure the growth and continuity of the Town Hall Gallery Collection as a reflection of the cultural heritage of Boroondara, donated works must adhere to the following acquisition criteria:

• Innovative contemporary art that reflects Boroondara’s culturally diverse community.

• Art by significant Australian artists who have lived or worked in the municipality.

• Two and three-dimensional art in all media with reference to the existing strengths of the collection.

• Works will be acquired within the broad parameters of Australian Art with priority given to works by artists from the City of Boroondara.

• The art collection will be developed on principles which value: contemporaneity, excellence, innovation, high aesthetic quality, relevance and authenticity.


“My grandfather (James Beveridge) was persuaded to sit for Dargie for this painting that pays homage to his 25 years as Managing Director of McClarens Printing Company,” says donor Richard Beveridge.

“In 1954, Dargie became the first Australian to paint the Queen. Beveridge commissioned this work, Wattle Painting of Queen Elizabeth II, which became an iconic image and is a recognisable and treasured example of 20th Century Australian portraiture,” he says.

“James Beveridge’s role in this significant commission makes this portrait of him by Sir William Dargie important to the cultural fabric of Boroondara and Australia.”

Recognising the importance of Dargie’s relationship to Boroondara as well as the stories behind this portrait, the Beveridge family felt it right for it to become part of the public collection in Boroondara.

“All of that history that’s embedded in those works is important. The recording of history and the stories that go with it, that’s part of creating a public collection,” says Beveridge.

The donated work has been included in several exhibitions at Town Hall Gallery including the recent show Likeness in late 2015, where leading contemporary portrait painter Celeste Chandler’s work was shown alongside.

“Celeste was incredibly excited to have the rare opportunity to view the portrait by Dargie up close while the exhibition was installed,” says Beveridge.

“By including these important older works alongside works

created by artists working now, there is a dialogue that continues.

“It also provides an educational opportunity for younger artists to discover these works in person” he says.

The portrait of James Beveridge OBE was painted by Sir William Dargie in 1947 and donated by the Beveridge family in 2005.

Continuing the dialogue

(L to R) Contemporary portrait painter, Celeste Chandler and Town Hall Gallery donor, Richard Beveridge.

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Help for home upkeep Council provides assistance with property maintenance tasks for older people, and people with disabilities and their carers.

The property maintenance and modification service assists residents and enables them to continue living independently in their own home. Skilled workers can undertake minor works that do not require a licensed tradesperson, helping older people and people with a disability maintain a safe and secure home environment both inside and outside.

Our qualified staff will evaluate and assess the extent of repairs or works to be completed. If the work is beyond the scope of our service we will assist residents in finding access to an alternative service.To keep your home and surroundings safe, Council recommends residents have their gas heaters and other appliances regularly serviced by a licensed gas plumber.

For more information, contact Health Active Ageing and Disability Services via email on [email protected] or call 9278 4777.

Live easier, feel better Council is pleased to present a series of free seminars for seniors on ageing well.

The first in a series of four sessions will focus on vision and hearing loss and features talks and demonstrations from Better Hearing Australia and Vision Australia. Those who attend will have the opportunity to try aids and equipment designed to make life easier.

Subsequent seminars focusing on managing the physical, mental and cognitive changes associated with ageing will be held throughout the year. Pre-registration is required. Afternoon tea will be provided.

When: 2pm to 4.30pm, Friday 5 August 2016

Where: Parkview Room, Camberwell Library entrance, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell

For more information or to register email [email protected] or call Elle Phillips or Shauna Mitchell on 9278 4777.


Rate capping applies to the total amount of rates revenue received by Council, which is now limited to a 2.5 per cent increase. But, as in previous years, your Council rates will continue to be calculated depending on the value of your property.

Did you know your property was revalued this year? Your property is revalued every two years as required by law – this

value then determines the amount of rates you pay.

So, while Council’s total rate revenue increase for 2016-17 has been capped at 2.5 per cent, this does not mean the increase in your rate bill will be capped at 2.5 per cent.

The rate cap applies to Council’s total rate revenue, not rate bills for individual properties.

Confused aboutrate capping?The Victorian Government’s 2.5 per cent cap on rates is here. With rates bills hitting mailboxes at the end of this month, it’s important that you know how rate capping works and how, if at all, it will affect your rates bill.

For more information on how your rates are calculated, visit our website at boroondara.vic.gov.au/rates .

You can register to receive and pay your next rates bill online – it’s quick and easy to do. Why wait? Make the switch today.

boroondara.vic.gov.au/rates

Sick of paper bills?

Council Meetings in JulyCouncil meeting dates:6.30pm, Monday 4 July 2016 Urban Planning Special Committee6.30pm, Monday 11 July 2016 Services Special Committee6.30pm, Monday 18 July 2016 Urban Planning Special Committee6.30pm, Monday 25 July 2016 Council

For up-to-date information about meetings or to obtain copies of agendas and minutes, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/council-meetings or phone 9278 4471.

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber located at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell.

All welcome.

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Out and Aboutyour guide to local events

For more information on deadlines and this section in general, contact the Boroondara Bulletin Editor at [email protected] or call 9278 4892.

Contact us

Monday 4 July 2016 Are you an active retiree? 10am (first Monday of the month), 136 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, Baptist Church Hall. The Probus Club of North Balwyn Heights is an active group for retired and semi-retired men and women seeking interesting and enjoyable activities. Feel free to bring along a guest. Details: 9859 2543 or 9859 6200.

Tuesday 5 July 2016 Caroline’s little stars 9.30 to 10.15am (Tuesdays), St Faith’s Anglican Church, 4 Charles Street, Glen Iris. Music classes for pre-schoolers, toddlers and babies’ and the cost for each class is $16 and an additional $9 for siblings. Tuesdays to raise money for disadvantaged children in Melbourne and country Victoria. Cost: $16 and $9 additional siblings. Details: Caroline 0400 328 832 or [email protected] or facebook.com/carolineslittlestars .

Tuesday 5 July 2016 Médecins Sans Frontières rapid medical response talk 11am, St Faiths Anglican Church hall, 8 Charles Street, Glen Iris. Presentation by Médecins Sans Frontières about how they save lives by providing rapid response

medical aid in armed conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. Hosted by Camberwell Probus Club. Details: camberwellprobus.org.au or 0411 612 464.

Saturday 9 July 2016 Ashburton Artisan Market 10am to 2pm, Copland Room, Ashburton Library Complex, 154 High Street, Ashburton. Ashburton Artisan Market offers an eclectic mix of handmade products from a kaleidoscope of artisans. Cost: free. Details: [email protected] .

Tuesday 12 July 2016 CWA Boroondara 7pm to 9.30pm (second Tuesday of the month), 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell. A social group for fun, friendship, craft and recreational activities. Women of all ages welcome. Details: Virginia 0407 720 830.

Tuesday 12 July 2016 Men’s Probus Club of North Balwyn 10am to 12noon (second Tuesday of the month), Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen. Our speakers’ subjects for July are the importance of diet and fitness and strength training as we age. Visitors welcome. Details: Geoff 9859 5452.

Friday 15 July 2016 Moving together dance 12noon (Fridays), 8 Y Street, Ashburton Baptist Church Hall. Come move with your baby and share in their delights with music and movement experiences. Relaxing and nurturing. Booking essential. Details: Karolina 0406 990 957 .

Saturday 16 July 2016 Let’s Talk English 9.30 to 11am, Camberwell Baptist Church, 460 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East. Free English conversation classes for people with English as a new language. Small groups led by trained tutors. Also available is a speaking class (an elective for advanced learners) in the art of public speaking. The classes, as well as other social events, offer a chance to meet new people and make new friends. Cost: free. Details: Paul 0438 554 009.

Wednesday 27 July 2016 Falls Prevention Exercise Program 11am to 12.15pm, 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, BASS Care. Join a 15 week exercise program one hour per week. Designed by Monash University specifically for over 60s balance and strength. Cost: $10 per class. Details: BASS Care 9880 4809.

Saturday 9 July to Sunday 17 July, 2016 Camberwell Art Show The 51st Camberwell Art Show is about to return to Swinburne University, Hawthorn. Around 1,300 paintings, from the traditional to the modern, are available at one of Australia’s best known competitions, exhibitions and sale of paintings. With $40,000 in prize money up for grabs, the popular annual art show attracts many of Australia’s leading artists. This year’s show will include a new Budding Artists of Boroondara Exhibition for secondary school students. Art Show proceeds go to Camberwell Rotary.When: 10am to 5pm (open daily), Saturday 9 July to Sunday 17 July, 2016 Where: Swinburne University, Burwood Road, HawthornCost: entry $10 / concession $5Details: camberwellartshow.org.au .


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6mths - 5 yo, Wed Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm

3/2 5/2 (8wks); 19/4 21/4 (10wks)

Call Centre for cost

12mths - 5 yo, Wed Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm

3/2 5/2 (8wks); 19/4 21/4 (10wks)


Craig: Mon to Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm

1/0 (8wks); 11/4 (11wks) $28 per session

Fri 9am – 1pm 5/2 (8wks); 15/4 (11wks)

$35 per session

Shoestring Occasional Care

Take a break while your children explore

and investigate through play.

Bookings and payment made on a

school term basis.

Kew: Mon Tue Wed or Thu 9am - 12pm

11/2 (7 or 8wks); 11/4 (10 or 11wks)

$36 per session

Shoestring Plus (3 - 5 years)

Activities include cooking and science.

Enrol for 1 or 2 afternoons.

Kew: Mon Tue or Thu 1pm - 4pm

1/2 (7 or 8wks); 11/4 (10 or 11wks)

$36 per session

3-Year-Old Program

A 3-year old specific, double program

(2 x 4hr-sessions per week).

Craig: Mon and Wed 9am - 1pm

1/2 (8wks); 15/4 (11wks) or

Tue and Thu 9am - 1pm 2/2 (8wks);

16/4 (11wks) $500 per term

4-Year-Old Kindergarten

Craig: Mon Wed and Fri 9am - 2pm

1/2 (8wks); 15/4 (11wks) Term 1 $570,

Term 2/3/4 $550

Children’s Art

After-school Art for 8 - 12 years

Ashburton: Thu 4pm - 5.30pm

18/2 (6wks); 5/5 (6wks) $110

After-school Art for Young People

(7 - 8 years)

Balwyn: Tue 3.45pm - 4.45pm

2/2 (8wks); 19/4 (8wks) $90


(7 - 12 years)

Camberwell: Wed 4pm - 5.30pm

3/2 (8wks); 20/4 (8wks) $165

Fri 4pm - 5.30pm 29/1 (8wks);

22/4 (8wks) $165


(9 - 11 years)

Balwyn: Tue 5pm - 6.15pm 2/2 (8wks);

19/4 (8wks) $110

Pottery for Youth (6 - 16 years)

Camberwell: Tue 4pm - 5.30pm

2/2 (8wks) $170; 19/4 (10wks) $210

Wed 4pm - 5.30pm 3/2 (8wks) $170;

20/4 (10wks) $210

Fri 4pm - 5.30pm 29/1 (8wks) $170;

22/4 (10wks) $210

Dance, Music and Yoga

Creative Dance & Movement

Children are encouraged to express

themselves creatively by moving to music.

Surrey Hills: Toddlers & 3 to 5 yo groups -

Tue and Fri morning;

5 to 8 yo & teen groups - Mon afternoon;

$14 per class, paid termly

Dance Fun for Tiny Tots (2 ½ - 4 years)

A fun and active class learning the basics

of dance.

Kew: Fri 9.45am -10.30am

5/2 (7wks) $90; 15/4 (11wks) $ 135

Kids’ Music (8 months - 5 years)

Ashburton: Wed 10.30am - 11.15am

3/2 (8wks) $100; 13/4 (11wks) $138

($85 for siblings)

Wed 11.30am - 12.15pm

3/2 (8wks) $100; 13/4 (11wks) $138

Music for Preschoolers, Toddlers

and Babies

Bowen Street: Thu 11am - 11.45am

4/2 (8wks) $100 Siblings (12mths+) $68;

21/4 (10wks) $125 Siblings (12mths+) $85

Music Fun for Preschoolers

(3 - 5 years)

Our tutor will foster a love of music

in your children as they sing and play

instruments.

Kew: Tue 10.15am - 11am

2/2 (8wks) $95; 12/4 (11wks) $135

Child Care

Children/Teen Art Children and Teen Art Activities

Occasional Childcare

Hawthorn: Mon Tue Wed

9.15am - 1.15pm 1/2 (8wks);

11/4 (11wks) $48 per session

Thu 9.15am - 2.15pm 28/1 (9wks);

14/4 (11wks) $60 per session

Sessional Childcare

Balwyn: Mon to Fri 9am - 12pm


Mon to Fri 9am - 2pm


Mon to Fri 12pm - 2pm


Bowen: 2+ group, Tue 9.15am - 12.15pm

2/2 (8wks); 19/4 (10wks)


The following Centres

provide sessional child

care in a supportive, safe

and fun setting where

children learn through

play. Qualified early

childhood educators

staff all sessions. Contact

Centres directly for further

details or to enquire

about vacancies.

The City of Boroondara is home to ten Community and

Neighbourhood Houses. Our Centres offer over 200 courses and activities; art groups,

further education and personal

development, friendly fully-accredited childcare facilities,

child and youth activities, social

groups and fitness classes – all conveniently located around

Boroondara. You will be surprised

how close you are to one!We have many years of experience with fantastic tutors

and courses that are constantly

evolving and growing to meet community need. Most

importantly, there is something

for everyone - from the very young to most senior.Courses are a mix of term based,

short courses and one-off programs. Often activities can

be joined mid-term. We try to keep the cost of our programs

affordable and accessible, some

are even free. Call our Centres for

further details on any course that you are considering, we are

happy to help.Look up some of the wonderful

activities we have on offer and enrol in a short course now – and

check out our websites for our latest programmes and events!

Boroondara Community & Neighbourhood Houses

Short Course GuideCentre Locations

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Asquith Harp Rd

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Cotham Rd

Barkers Rd

Burwood Rd

Riversdale Rd

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Camberwell Rd

Canterbury RdProspect Hill Rd

Toorak Rd

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Gardiners Creek

The ten Boroondara Community and

Neighbourhood Houses are located throughout

the City of Boroondara.

About our Centres

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Child Care

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Children and Teen Art Activities

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Community

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The Arts

5

Creative

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Cooking

7

Health and Wellbeing

8

Languages

10

Technology and Workskills

12

General Interest – Bookgroups, Cards and Games

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Room Hire

14

Volunteer Activites

14

Festivals and Events

14

Workshops

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What’s on at your Neighbourhood HouseConnect, learn and grow with your local community

Introduction to carpentryAlamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre Learn practical home handyperson skills and how to use tools to produce your own piece of work. 9.30am to 1.30pm, Fridays. Cost: $110 (eight weeks).

Floral art Ashburton Community Centre Learn how to produce stunning floral arrangements like a professional. All arrangement styles are covered. Beginners and experienced people welcome. When: 10am to 12noon, Thursdays. Cost: $140 (four weeks).

Furniture restoration and French polishing Balwyn Community Centre Learn traditional furniture restoration methods over a nine week course. When: 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Wednesdays (daytime and evening classes on Thursdays). Cost: $197 to $283.

Language conversation Bowen Street Community Centre Open up your world through foreign language conversation. Refine your skills in Spanish, French or Italian. When: daytime classes, Thursdays (various times). Cost: gold coin donation.

Soft pastels Camberwell Community CentreExperience the velvety medium of soft pastels for painting and drawing with artist, Dorothy Field. When: 1pm to 3pm, second and fourth Thursdays each month from 28 July. Cost: $88 (four weeks).

Watercolour and mixed media Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Beginners to advanced students receive individual attention in a range of media. When: 9.30am to 11.30am or 12.45pm to 2.45pm, Tuesdays. Cost: $180 (eight weeks). Yoga The Craig Family Centre Take an hour out of your week for the creative and revitalising pursuit of inner wellbeing. 7.30pm, Wednesdays. Cost: $10 per session, no bookings necessary. Story weaving Hawthorn Community House Tell your stories and bring them to life on the page in this writing course for beginners. 1pm to 3pm, Tuesdays. Cost: $65 (four weeks). Botanical art Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre Create observational drawings and colour studies of various plant elements in nature. Basic drawing skills essential. 1pm to 3pm, Wednesdays. Cost: $185 (eight weeks). Nia Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Creative blend of martial arts and dance set to a great music beat. Suitable for all ages and abilities. When: 7.15pm to 8.15pm, Wednesdays. Cost: $140 (10 weeks).

Creative livingYour local neighbourhood house is the perfect place to get creative this winter. Explore skills ranging from basic carpentry, to watercolour painting, through to learning floral art. Our friendly, low-cost classes are the perfect place to give your creative skills a go. Here are just some of the classes we offer at our neighbourhood houses around Boroondara. Call in, call up, or go online to find out more.

Download a copy of the the full Short Course Guide at: boroondara.vic.gov.au Printed copies are also available at Boroondara libraries and neighbourhood houses.

Your local Neighbourhood Houses

Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Ph: 9885 9401 alameinnlc.com.auAshburton Community Centre 160 High Street, Ashburton. Ph: 9885 7952 ashburtoncc.org.auBalwyn Community Centre 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills. Ph: 9836 7942 balwyncc.org.auBowen Street Community Centre Camberwell 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell. Ph: 9889 0791 bowenstreet.org.au

Camberwell Community Centre 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell. Ph: 9882 2611 camberwellcommunitycentre.org.auCanterbury Neighbourhood Centre 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury. Ph: 9830 4214 canterburynh.org.auThe Craig Family Centre 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton. Ph: 9885 7789 craigfc.org.auHawthorn Community House 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn. Ph: 9819 2629 hch.org.au

Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 2-12 Derby Street, Kew. Ph: 9853 3126 kewnlc.org.auSurrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ph: 9890 2467 surreyhillsnc.org.au

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Balwyn Library is earmarked for an exciting revampReward yourself with skilled volunteering

Green living and learning

There is a wealth of professional skills in Boroondara and fortunately these are now being tapped by Council to help our community.

Council’s Living for our Future program incorporates our online sustainable living hub – livingforourfuture.com.au – the Positive Charge energy advice service, worm farming and composting resources, and a series of free workshops and events.

Council’s Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC) is developing a Community Skills Bank.

The bank will allow volunteers to be matched with not-for-profit groups who are seeking people with professional skills in areas like web design, landscaping, financial services, governance and marketing.

Not only is it a great resource for groups, but it’s great for the volunteers too.

Volunteering Australia research shows that along with increased health and wellbeing, skilled volunteers develop the ability to be more resourceful and to cooperate more effectively.

If you think this would be good for you and you have skills to share, look out for one of our information sessions over the next few months. The BVRC will help you prepare to share your professional skills with one of our community organisations.

The Living for our Future workshop program for the second half of 2016 has just been released, and includes a series of sessions designed to build skills and inspiration around sustainable living and our natural environment.

The workshop program for July to December 2016 offers

exciting new topics, including:

• nature play activity for kids

• installing solar at home

• water smart gardening

• twilight tour around a wetland

• chemical-free gardening

• love food, hate waste.

For more information on skilled or other volunteering opportunities, contact the BVRC via email at [email protected] or call 9278 4550.

For more information and to book, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/upcoming-workshops or call 9278 4347.


Proposed wetland has major support Earlier this year, we sought feedback on a concept plan for a wetland in the eastern corner of Chandler Park in Kew.Community members had an opportunity to provide feedback via email and an onsite consultation session in mid-March.

The consultation program unearthed overwhelming support for the project and a high level of interest and enthusiasm.

The following were issues raised by respondents:

• paths should be bike friendly and wide enough for mixed use

• the mountain bike single track running along the side of the river should not be disrupted

• dogs should be on a leash within the vicinity of the wetland

• Council should look to harvest and reuse the treated stormwater

• Council should aim to plant a diverse range of vegetation to create a variety of wetland habitat niches for native fauna

• additional seating is needed along the main trail.

All of the suggestions made by residents and community groups are being reviewed by the project team and where appropriate will be incorporated into the detailed design of the project.

This project will help meet pollution reduction targets contained in our Integrated Water Management Strategy. Project implementation is subject to funding availability. We will keep the community up-to-date with project developments.

To read the consultation report, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/chandler-park-wetland .

Camberwell Community Centre RedevelopmentThe Camberwell Community Centre at 33 Fairholm Grove Camberwell is being redeveloped. It is planned to demolish the existing building and the vacant building adjacent, formerly occupied by the Boroondara Youth Services, and construct a purpose-built community centre and Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCH). The buildings are not fit for purpose, and the the Youth Services building is in a poor state of repair and beyond refurbishment. The new development will provide the Camberwell Community Centre with more space and enable all its activities and programs to be on one site. MCH clients will also now have the option of a full-time service in the preferred location of Camberwell Junction.

Based on ideas put forward earlier this year by Camberwell Community Centre members, participants, staff and local residents, a concept plan for the new centre has been developed. During late May/early June, the community had an opportunity to view the concept plan and Council received some excellent feedback. The architects are now working on the final design, and the community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on this when the permit application is advertised in the coming months.

For further information, please contact Fi Read at [email protected] or call 9278 4753.

Artist’s perspective of potential wetlands at Chandler Park, Kew

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What’s on atBoroondara Arts

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What’s on atBoroondara Arts

Hawthorn Arts Centre Guernica by Melbourne Ballet Company

Experience the final performance in the trilogy, Intention and Desire, which draws inspiration from Pablo Picasso’s master work – Guernica. This final program attempts to unveil the complete painting through the narrative of the bombing of Guernica with inspiration from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.When: 7.30pm, Thursday 21 July and 2pm, Sunday 24 July 2016Cost: $40 full / $34 concession / $29, ages 16 and under

Always… Patsy Cline by Ted SwindleyAlways is based on a true story about the legendary country singer Patsy Cline who tragically died at the age of 30 in a plane crash. It chronicles her friendship with a fan who befriended the star in 1961 and continued correspondence with Cline until her death.The musical play includes 27 of Patsy’s unforgettable hits like Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight. When: 7.30pm, Thursday 14 July 2016Cost: $47 full / $40 concession

Kew Court House The Meltdown

A lifetime of writing and experience is condensed into a golden set of songs and a killer eight-piece band - the Meltdown. When: 8pm, Friday 8 July 2016 Cost: $25 single / $69 three-show mixed bag

Marshall McGuire In this recital, acclaimed harpist Marshall McGuire explores 400 years of harp music, from the early Italian variations of Frescobaldi, through to the outrageous exploits of Nicholas Bochsa and includes a brand new work written for Marshall in 2015.When: 8pm, Sunday 17 July 2016 Cost: $25 single / $69 three-show mixed bag

House Party 2: Papa Chango Subterranean, trance-like movements of afrobeat mashed-up with psychedelic guitar lines and scatterings of broken brass is the order and Papa Chango delivers like no other. When: 8pm, Friday 29 July 2016 Cost: $25 single / $69 three-show mixed bag

Afrobics Oz Style with Flare What if you wanted to do aerobics classes just like back in the 80s, but with amazing music played by a live ten piece band? And what if the music was that of Nigerian Afrobeat royalty Fela Kuti, inventor and innovator of the music movement known as Afrobeat? Well, you’d have Afrobics!When: 6.30pm, Wednesdays 13 to 27 July 2016 Cost: free

What’s onBoroondara Arts


Town Hall Gallery Imagined Worlds

CONNOR, Grogan, Monument #1 (2014), oil on linen 112 x 86 cm, © Image courtesy of the artist

Is it escapism, fantasy or dreaming of a new utopia? Imagined Worlds challenges traditional representations of landscape and allow the viewer to imagine life in a new world. Explore beautiful, dreamy imagery which is both calming and intriguing.The show features works by Andrew Mezei, Tony Lloyd, Connor Grogan, Christie Torrington, Alice Wormald, Kate Shaw, Ara Dolatian, Ben Taranto, Kevin Chin.When: Saturday 25 June 2016 to Sunday 21 August 2016 Cost: free Other Worlds: Astronomy and Star Gazing The planets and stars have provided artists with inspiration for thousands of years. Join us for an evening of star-gazing and astronomical delight over wine and canapés on the balcony at the Hawthorn Arts Centre.When: 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 20 July 2016 Cost: $15 / $10 Town Hall Gallery members

Hawthorn Arts Centre Creative Professional Development Series 2016 SEMESTER TWO Held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, Semester Two of the Creative Professional Development Series 2016 aims to arm you with useful skills and knowledge relating to the running of your artistic practice. For further information on Semester Two topics and presenters visit hawthornartscentre.com.au/community or call 9278 4770. Creative workshops for adults: choreography and free movement workshop A series of fun and creative workshops will allow participants to discover movement, dance, musicality and choreography. All participants will learn about different techniques used to create choreography despite having little to no dance experience. Class members will work towards a finished piece.When: 6.30pm to 7.30pm, five consecutive Mondays, 18 July to 15 August 2016 Cost: $100 for five session course Kids stuff The Hawthorn Arts Centre will host a range of exciting workshops for primary school kids including: • 11am, Tuesday 28 June 2016, School of Magic, $25 • 11am and 1pm, Wednesday 29 June 2016, Build It With Lego, $25 • 11am and 1pm, Tuesday 5 July 2016, Hip Hop dance class, $20 Kids’ Jam at Kew Court House: Teeny Tiny Stevies Teeny Tiny Stevies is the side-project of everybody’s favourite alt-folk-pop band The Little Stevies, who are creating kids music for the children of real music lovers. Suitable for ages one to six.When: 11am, Thursday 7 July 2016 Cost: $20 single / $15 groups, ages four plus.For further information and Semester Two dates and presenters visit hawthornartscentre.com.au/community or call 9278 4770.

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The Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew Phone: 9278 4770 kewcourthouse.com.au

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Celebrating diversityOur City is home to people of many faiths and backgrounds,

and in July we celebrate a number of important dates.

Religious observances1 July 2016 Laylat al Qadr (Islamic) The Night of Destiny commemorates the night when Angel Gabriel brought down the first verses of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad.

5 July 2016 Birthday of Guru Hargobind (Sikh) Birthday of the sixth Guru. He built the Akal Takhat (the Immortal Throne), and proclaimed principles of spiritual and temple authority.

6 July 2016 Rath Yatra Festival (Hindu)

A holy Chariot Procession festival for Lord Jagannath and other Hindu Deities.

6 to 8 July 2016 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) (Islamic) The Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan, ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. A celebratory meal breaks the fast, and at this time charity and good deeds have special significance.

9 July 2016 Martyrdom of the Bẚb (Baha’i) Commemorates the execution of the Bab in 1850 who was a prophet and forerunner of the Baha’i faith.

19 July 2016 Ashala Puj / Dhaarma Day (Buddist) Ashala Puj commemorates Buddha’s first teaching (the Wheel of Dharma) and recognises the beginning of Buddhism.

19 July 2016 Guru Purnima (Hindu) Full Moon Day is a celebration of the birth of the great sage Maharshi Vyaas, who edited and reconciled all the Vedic Scriptures. The day is celebrated to symbolise a Guru-Shishya (Preacher-Student) tradition.

23 July 2016 Birthday of the Guru Har Krishen Sahib Ji (Sikh) Birthday of the eighth Guru. He became Guru at the age of five. He stressed humanity and wisdom, and took care of the sick during the smallpox epidemic in Delhi.

Special celebrations 3 and 10 July 2016 NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

9.30am to 11.30am 4 July: Conochie Hall, Canterbury 6 and 20 July: Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library 1, 15, 22, 29 July: Parkview Room, Camberwell 13 July#: Balwyn Community Centre, Surrey Hills 14 July: Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn 27 July#: Marwal Centre, Balwyn North

2pm to 4pm 18 July: Copland Room, Ashburton Library 25 July: Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn

5.30pm to 7pm 5 July: Copland Room, Ashburton Library 7 July: Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn 19 July: Phyllis Hore Room, Kew 28 July: Marwal Centre, Balwyn North# Mandarin interpreter available.

Immunisation dates for JulyTo view the full list of available sessions visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/immunised .

Ashburton Library 154 High Street, Ashburton

Balwyn Library 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

Camberwell Library 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell

Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Kew Library corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew

Page to stage: storytelling through drama with Sofie Laguna

In this dynamic workshop for students aged 10 plus, Sofie looks at the different ways you can create strong characters and their importance

in building a compelling story. You will learn how to create characters of your own and develop the stories that lie within them. You will then get to play the characters you have created. This is a wonderful way to understand how characters can be brought to life.

Online bookings are required via boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries or call 9278 4666.Ashburton Library 4.30pm to 6pm, Monday 25 July 2016The final workshop in this series is: Writing with Archie Fusillo Kew Library 7pm to 8pm, Thursday 25 August 2016

Learn It! @ Boroondara Library Service Security online: a beginner’s guide Learn about some of the issues to be aware of when online and some strategies for staying secure.

Online bookings are required via boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries or call 9278 4666.

Camberwell Library 10.30am, Saturday 16 July 2016

Bespoke: book talks, chats and discoveries Need some suggestions for new authors and good books? Be tempted to discover something different. Bespoke will introduce you to new reading ideas from library staff or there may be the chance to tell us about your favourite recent reads.

Chat with fellow book lovers over refreshments. No bookings required.

Balwyn Library 11am, Saturday 2 July 2016

Ashburton Library 11am, Wednesday 20 July 2016

Stitch with Boroondara Library Service Grab your knitting, crochet, or sewing project and head to the library to knit, stitch and chat. No bookings required.

Ashburton Library Third Monday of each month 6.30pm to 8pm, 18 July 2016

Camberwell Library Last Tuesday of each month 1.30pm to 3pm, 26 July 2016

Hawthorn Library Second Thursday of the month 10.30am to 1pm, 14 July 2016

Kew Library First Thursday of the month 6.30pm to 8pm, 5 July 2016 Fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am to 12noon, 28 July 2016

Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan - Modern Love Modern Love lifts the veil on the unconventional marriage of modernist pioneers John and Sunday Reed, and their relationships with some of Australia’s most celebrated artists and writers. Authors, Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan are curators at Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne.

Online bookings are required via boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries or call 9278 4666.

Hawthorn Library, 2pm, Wednesday 27 July 2016

All sessions are free. Enquiries and bookings: 9278 4666 or visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries

What’s onBoroondara Library Service


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Cr Jim Parke Mayor Bellevue WardIncluding parts of Kew East and Balwyn NorthPh: 9278 4457Twitter: @JimParkejim.parke@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Judith Voce Cotham WardIncluding Deepdene and parts of Kew, Kew East, Balwyn and Balwyn NorthPh: 9835 7841 or 0409 887 097judith.voce@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Coral Ross Gardiner WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Camberwell and Glen IrisPh: 9835 7842 or 0438 005 225Twitter: @CoraltRosscoral.ross@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Steve Hurd Glenferrie WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn and Hawthorn WestPh: 9835 7849 or 0417 708 182steve.hurd@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jack Wegman Junction WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn East, Camberwell and CanterburyPh: 9835 7843 or 0438 011 665jack.wegman@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Heinz Kreutz Lynden WardIncluding parts of Camberwell, Glen Iris and CanterburyPh: 9835 7844 or 0438 006 656heinz.kreutz@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jane Addis Maling WardIncluding parts of Canterbury, Surrey Hills and BalwynPh: 9835 7845 or 0409 267 902jane.addis@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Philip Mallis Maranoa WardIncluding parts of Balwyn, Balwyn North and Mont AlbertPh: 9835 7846 or 0418 564 410Twitter: @philipmallis philip.mallis@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Kevin Chow Solway WardIncluding parts of Ashburton and Glen IrisPh: 9835 7847 or 0427 544 328Twitter: @kevinchow01kevin.chow@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Phillip Healey Studley WardIncluding parts of Kew and Kew EastPh: 9835 7848 or 0437 374 773phillip.healey@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Boroondara councillors

Which ward do you call home? If you are unsure which ward you reside in, phone 9278 4444 or visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/ward-map to find out.

Audio BulletinThe Boroondara Bulletin is available on an audio CD from Vision Australia or download selected mp3 sound files at boroondara.vic.gov.au/bulletin .Translation needed?If you would like a section of this document translated please call Customer Service on 9278 4444 or make your request through Council’s free interpreting service on 9278 4002.

Contact usTelephone: 9278 4444 After hours emergency: 9278 4444Free interpreting service: 9278 4002For speech or hearing impaired: National Relay Service TTY 13 36 77 Speak and Listen 1300 555 727Email: [email protected]

Web: boroondara.vic.gov.auTwitter: @BoroondaraFacebook: /boroondaracouncilYouTube: /boroondaraPostal address: Private Bag 1 Camberwell VIC 3124Council offices: Camberwell > 8 Inglesby Road Hawthorn Customer Service > 360 Burwood Road Kew Customer Service > corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive

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