BulletinBOROONDARA

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New A-Z waste guide: p3 | Boroondara Literary Awards open : p6Backyard Biodiversity booklet: p10 | Celebrating diversity: p14

02 | MAY 2016

Message from the Mayor

Consider street trees when building

May celebrates our volunteers

Translated from the Woiwurrung language, “boroondara” means “where the ground is thickly shaded”, and our City is famous for its beautiful tree-lined streets.

Did you know that 23.6 per cent of Boroondara residents volunteer? According to the latest ABS census data this is the highest rate of participation in the Greater Melbourne region. Given that I believe you can tell the health of a community by its level of

volunteering, Boroondara must be in a very healthystate indeed.

National Volunteer Week is being celebrated throughout Australia from 9 to 15 May 2016. To reflect our City’s increasingly diverse community, the Boroondara Volunteer

Resource Centre (BVRC) is encouraging volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to put themselves forward.

It’s also a great time to recognise the vital role played by our volunteers, and to thank them for their efforts and commitment.

This year, celebrating National Volunteer Week happens to coincide with Neighbourhood House Week. Over the next few months, the BVRC will be seeking skilled volunteers to take up a range of roles in local

community organisations, including our neighbourhood houses. Volunteers with the following skills are needed - business and strategic planning, project management, human resource and legal, financial oversight, marketing and promotions, community engagement, and occupational health and safety, and risk.

For more information, contact the BVRC on 9278 4550 or bvrc@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

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

Front cover: Theresa Bonasera is a volunteer at Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre.

With best wishes,

Councillor Jim Parke Mayor of Boroondara

However, some of our street trees are being placed under stress as a result of various forms of development, changing weather conditions (heat and drought) and an ageing tree population.

In the case of increasing urban development, whether it’s building multi or single dwellings, garages, underground car parks or even fences – many of these projects place added pressure on our limited tree stock.

When you begin planning the construction of a new house, garage or fence, think about how it might affect the street trees, and what you can do to

protect them. These trees not only provide important habitat for birds and animals, they help reduce the ‘heat island effect’ by shading our homes, streets and footpaths, and make a valuable contribution to the look and feel of our suburbs.

It is important to consider the trees both within and outside your property boundary. It may be useful to engage an arborist early in the design process to provide specialist advice on whether your plans will endanger street trees, and wherever possible, plan your project to preserve and protect these important natural assets.

There is an Australian standard based on research and observations relating to the area surrounding a tree that it needs to stay healthy - calculate the diameter of a tree at chest height and multiply that by 12. It doesn’t mean you won’t be able to build within this area, it just means that you should seek advice from an arborist as to how you can best accommodate the tree, and complete your building project.

With multi-unit developments, Council considers street trees when assessing the planning permit. Single dwellings generally do not require a planning permit,

however an asset protection permit may be required which includes requirements not to damage street assets, including trees.

When the works are on a smaller scale, it’s up to the property owner to seek advice from an arborist and look after the street trees during construction. We have leafy and well-shaded neighbourhoods in Boroondara because over many years we have worked hard to protect street trees. It is up to everyone – Council, residents and trades people - to ensure they stay this way for generations to come.

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To download an electronic copy, visit: boroondara.vic.gov.au/waste-and-recycling .

One-stop-shop for recycling and waste servicesNew, A to Z recycling and waste guides were recently distributed to all Boroondara residents.This new guide features Area A and Area B green waste calendars for the next three years (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19) and a comprehensive guide to the City of Boroondara’s waste services.

In addition to the green waste calendar, the guide features information on the following:

• Waste collection made safe and easy – helpful tips for residents to make the weekly waste collection safe and easy.

• Composting and worm farms – a guide to sustainable ways to significantly reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill.

• Weekly household waste collection – what you can and can’t dispose of in your household waste bin.

• Weekly recycling collection – what items you can put in your recycling bin.

• Computers, e-waste and household chemicals – guide to what items can be disposed of as part of the Detox your Home initiative and Council’s e-waste recycling program.

• Fortnightly green waste and seasonal bundled green waste collections – find out what you can dispose of as part of the fortnightly and booked green waste collections.

• Recycling and waste centres – all you need to know about the opening hours and services provided at Boroondara’s two recycling and waste centres.

• Booked hard waste collection – information on what can be disposed of as part of the booked hard waste collection service.

• A to Z guide to waste and recycling disposal – an exhaustive list of what items can be disposed of as part of our recycling and waste service.

If you haven’t already, please take the time to read through the new A to Z recycling and waste guide.

By having an understanding of what can and can’t be disposed of as part of which service, and adopting sustainable living practices such as composting and worm farms, you can help tonnes of items avoid landfill.

If you have not received your A to Z recycling and waste guide, phone Customer Service on 9278 4444.

Weekly household waste collection

These items can be disposed of as part of

your weekly household waste collection:

Glass and crockery

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Steel cans, aluminium cans, pie trays and clean foil

Plastics (containers with codes 1-7)

Cardboard

Cartons

Paper, envelopes, brochures and magazines

Weekly recycling collection

These items can be disposed of as part of your weekly recycling

collection (items must be loose – not in plastic bags):

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2016–17 Fortnightly green waste collection calendar – AREA B 1

A to Z recycling

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Green waste collection (same day as household waste and recycling)

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04 | MAY 2016

Volunteer Theresa Bonasera loves spending time at theAlamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre.

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The City of Boroondara is celebrating the Give Happy, Live Happy themed National Volunteer Week from 9 to 15 May, which this year happens to coincide with Neighbourhood House Week. The contribution of volunteers’ time and expertise to programs and activities are essential to community organisations, including our neighbourhood house programs. And it’s not just about what volunteers give, but equally about what they receive in return.

Theresa Bonasera is a volunteer at Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre (ANLC). Theresa says “I love the time I spend volunteering. The team here is friendly and welcoming, creating a wonderful environment for community members, many of whom are regulars and volunteers alike. Volunteering is a great thing to do and ANLC is a great community hub. I love it!”

The work that Theresa does at the ANLC is diverse. Theresa is a significant asset; she contributes to a range of areas from preparing marketing materials for community activities to helping ANLC staff with important administrative duties.

Theresa also provides class support to the centre’s tutors, and engages with students to help them get the most out of

the classes they attend. She helps to reinforce the things that they are taught, answering questions and providing support and guidance as required.

Theresa’s experience is an example of one of the many varied volunteer possibilities within neighbourhood houses. Boroondara has 10 neighbourhood houses, each with its own character and focus, and all offer a huge range of opportunities to get involved, whether through volunteering, running an activity, taking part in

a course or one of the hundreds of activities on offer.

The neighbourhood houses provide a unique resource to the community, giving people the opportunity to join a class from learning the ukulele to boxing, to playing mahjong or going bike riding, being part of a social event, using the childcare facilities or undertaking some vocational training. There are opportunities for people of all interests, ages and backgrounds.

The full range of activities is listed in Boroondara’s Neighbourhood House Short Course Guide, which can be found at your local library, Council’s Customer Service desks or by visiting boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-centres .

JUST A FEW HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN

HAPPINESS AND MOOD.

Between 10am and 1pm, from Monday 9 to Friday 13 May 2016, each of the five Boroondara libraries will host a series of mini-expos to celebrate and explore Boroondara’s 10 neighbourhood houses. Expos will be at a different library branch each day. Each event will have a range of taster sessions and demonstrations to showcase the fantastic activities and courses on offer at each centre. Come and join in!Monday 9 May 2016 - Kew Library, corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive, KewTuesday 10 May 2016 - Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Road, HawthornWednesday 11 May 2016 - Ashburton Library, 154 High Street, AshburtonThursday 12 May 2016 - Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, BalwynFriday 13 May 2016 - Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell

Celebrate Neighbourhood House Week at Boroondara libraries

Volunteer – Give happy, live happy!According to Volunteering Australia, research shows that volunteers are happier, healthier and sleep better than those who don’t volunteer.

For more information on Neighbourhood House week activities, visit: boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries .

Mini expos - try before you buyTo celebrate national Neighbourhood House Week, Boroondara Libraries will also be hosting a series of mini neighbourhood house expos from 9 to 13 May. It will be a wonderful opportunity to try out something new with everything from French polishing, tai chi or 3D printing on offer.

If you’d like to explore volunteering for neighbourhood houses, or discover the broad spectrum of volunteer roles available within the many and varied community organisations in your local area, contact the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC) on 9278 4550 or email bvrc@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

The BVRC can assist you to find a volunteer role that’s just right for you.

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Calling for Boroondara’s best urban designNominations close on 16 May for the 2016 Boroondara Urban Design Awards.The awards aim to recognise excellence in recently completed buildings that enrich Boroondara’s character, valued streetscapes and public spaces, and celebrate creative design that sensitively responds to and blends with its setting.

Nominations are open in five categories:

• Best heritage extensions, additions and alterations

• Best small-scale multi- dwelling residential development

• Best medium-scale multi-dwelling residential development

• Best institutional development (schools, hospitals etc.)

• Best apartment/mixed-use development.

Anyone can nominate including architects, designers, developers, owners and other community members. Projects must be recent, preferably completed in the last two years.

The judging panel for the awards is made up of Mayor, Cr Jim Parke, Cr Philip Mallis, Cr Judith Voce and two independent urban design experts, Rob McGauran from MGS Architects and Craig Czarny from Hansen Partnership.

Awards brochures and nomination forms are now available on the website or from customer service locations in Camberwell and Hawthorn.

The half-day CycleWise course in late May is ideal for intermediate cyclists wishing to improve their road-riding skills for more freedom and flexibility.

Boroondara Literary Awards now openEntries are now being accepted for the 18th Annual Boroondara Literary Awards. There is over $9000 in prize money to be shared and winners will have the opportunity to have their work published in the 2016 Boroondara Literary Awards Anthology.

There are two major categories within the awards. The Open Short Story section is open to all Australian residents, inviting literary works between 1,500 to 3,000 words. This includes the Keith Carroll Award for the best entry by a Boroondara resident.

The Young Writers Awards include categories for poetry and prose. These awards are open to students from Year 5 to Year 12 who live, study, or work in the City of Boroondara.

The Boroondara Literary Awards are conducted in partnership with the Rotary Club of Balwyn and the City of Boroondara.

Writers from across the country have until 5pm on Friday 26 August 2016 to submit their stories.

For more information, including a rundown of the criteria and terms and conditions, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/literary-awards or contact the Literary Awards Coordinator on 9278 4036, or bla@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

Become a more confident cyclistAre you comfortable on a bike but lack confidence on busy roads?

The course will cover:

• setting up your bike and safety checks • avoiding road hazards • route planning • visibility and intersections • changing lanes, turning and roundabouts • scanning, signalling and emergency stopping.

The course will be facilitated by Bikes @ Work and a light lunch is provided.

When: 10am to 3pm, Saturday 28 May (including 30-minute break)

Where: car park outside Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell.

You will need to bring your own bicycle, helmet, and closed-toe shoes.

To book your place, visit: boroondara-cyclewise-28-may.eventbrite.com.au .

For more information contact Winchelle Chuson, Sustainable Transport Officer on 9278 4542 or Winchelle.Chuson@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

Judging panel members (from left) Mayor, Cr Jim Parke, Cr Philip Mallis, Cr Judith Voce and Craig Czarny from Hansen Partnership.

For more information and to nominate an entry visit: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/urban-design-awards or call Council’s Urban Designer on 9278 4821.

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Plugged in:keeping young people screen safeDo you want to know what your child gets up to online? Join three of Melbourne’s leading experts on cyber safety and learn tips on how to keep them safe.The City of Boroondara is holding a free forum for parents to increase their awareness of cyber safety for young people, and how to respond to the emerging issues that arise from the digital world. The forum will cover important topics including balancing online time, cyberbullying, online gaming and gambling, unwanted contact, sexting and prohibited or illegal content.

The forum will showcase three speakers:

• Susan McLean, Australia’s leading expert in the area of cybersafety and young people. She is a member of the Australian Government’s cybersafety working group and a published author.

• Steven Dupon, experienced speaker and author on the impacts of gaming on young

people. He is also the founder of videogames.org.au and the instituteofgames.com .

• Jeremy Shub, manager of the Youth Technology Project at EACH Ringwood. He supports young people and their families experiencing problematic technology use.

The night will conclude with an opportunity for questions.

Parents of young people aged 10 to14 years are encouraged to attend, as internet usage starts to increase in this age group.

When: 7pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday 24 May 2016

Where: Auburn High School, Burgess Street, Hawthorn East

Light refreshments will be served from 6.30pm onwards.

To RSVP, please visit http://screensafe.eventbrite.com.au or contact Community Planning and Development on 9278 4753.

Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment SchemeCraig Family Centre joins BKCES for four-year-old kindergarten.

The Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES) is pleased to announce that the Craig Family Centre located in Samarinda Avenue Ashburton, will be joining BKCES. Allocations for the Craig Family Centre’s four-year-old kindergarten program will be administered by BKCES for 2017 onwards.

Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES) currently administers allocations into kindergarten for 26 of the 30 community managed kindergartens that operate across the municipality.

Applications to attend the three and four-year-old kindergarten

programs at a BKCES member kindergarten in 2017 and the four-year-old kindergarten program at the Craig Family Centre close on Friday 24 June 2016.

Applications can be made online via the Boroondara Council website (www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/residents/families-children/kindergartens). Applications can also be made by completing an application form located on the Council website, Council customer service counters, Maternal and Child Health offices or at participating kindergartens.

Children and Young People’s StrategyYou’re invited!The Family, Youth and Recreation team is proud to launch the Children and Young People’s Strategy at 4pm, Tuesday 17 May 2016 at the Hawthorn Arts Centre.

The strategy is Council’s overarching commitment to children and young people. It aims to build the capacity of children and young people to be the best they can possibly be.

Development of the strategy included extensive consultation with over 850 children, young people and their families, as well as

a range of agencies and service providers within our City.

The strategy will be relaunched at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn with Dr Anne Kennedy as the key note speaker. Light refreshments and activities will be available for any children and young people attending the event.

For further information please contact Clara Yip, Family and Youth Support Resource Officer, on 9278 4439, or visit boroondara.vic.gov.au .

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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 bulletin@boroondara.vic.gov.au or call 9278 4892.

Contact us

Sunday 1 May Hawthorn Craft Market 10am to 3pm, Parkview Room (Camerwell Library entrance), 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Join us at one of Melbourne’s oldest and best makers’ markets. Details: admin@hawthorncraftmarket.org.au or 0434 255 414

Tuesday 3 May Camberwell Probus Club 11am, St Faiths Anglican Church Hall, 8 Charles Street, Glen Iris. An engaging speaker from Heart Foundation will share aspects of Active Living for a Healthy Heart. For more information visit camberwellprobus.org.au or phone 0411 612 464

Saturday 7 MayThe Orchestra of U3A Hawthorn2.30pm, St John’s Anglican Church, Burke Road, Camberwell. Orchestral concert conducted by Willem van der Vis, featuring young cellist Charlotte Miles and including works by Tchaikovsky, Liadov, von Suppe, and Richard Rodgers. Details: 9818 0801 Cost: $10, school-age children freeMothers’ Day cake & preserves stall 9am to 1pm, outside Priceline, 592 Burke Road, Camberwell. The stall, held by St John’s Anglican Church, Camberwell, will stock homemade goods, all of them donated, with all proceeds going to Camcare. Details: 9882 4851

Monday 9 MayBrowse and buy sale10.30am to1.30pm, Camberwell Senior Citizens Club, 405 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Huge sale – hundreds of mail-order items available direct with the cheapest prices, no wait for delivery, and no delivery or mailing fees. New gifts, gadgets, socks, stationery, utensils, hangers and so much more! Come for a free morning tea at 10.30am followed by the Browse & Buy from 11am. Details: Poppy 9889 4680

Tuesday 10 May Greythorn Probus Club10am to 12noon (second Tuesday of each month), St Aidan’s Church Hall, Duggan Street, Balwyn North (Melway 46 F3). We are a club for both genders. We have 18 diverse interest and outings groups and also regular guest speakers. All are welcome to attend. For those wishing to join, a small annual membership fee applies. Details: Peter on 9852 1961 or visit greythornprobus.org.auMen’s Probus Club of North Balwyn 10am to 12noon, Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month. The speaker for May is Greg de Moore and his subject is “Tom Wills – first wild man of Australian sport”. Visitors welcome. Details: Geoff 9859 5452.

Thursday 12 May Camberwell Morning Garden Club 10am to 12noon, second Thursday of month, February to November, Chambly, 405 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Varied speakers, plant stall, morning tea and great fellowship. Regular outings for members. Visitors welcome. Details: cmgc.net.au

Sunday 15 May Surrey Hills Orchestra 2.30pm, MLC, Barkers Road, Kew. The orchestra presents Mozart, Prokofiev, Brahms, Weber and Stravinsky. Tickets $20/$15/$10 (U16). Phone 9877 5286 or visit surreyhillsorchestra.org.au

Monday 23 MayKew Garden Club Inc1.30pm to 3pm, Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew. Our guest speaker is horticulturist Neil Williams who will be giving us a behind the scenes view of running a Garden Advice Hotline for Scotts. Cost: Members $2; visitors $5. Details: Leila 9851 6883

Tuesday 24 MayCamberwell Historical Society8pm, Meeting Room, Ashburton Library, High Street, Ashburton. Our speaker Ron Killeen will talk about the making of a documentary about the Outer Circle Railway. Copies will be available for sale. Details: 9885 9927 or enquiries@chs.org.au

Friday 27 MayAfternoon tea dance with a difference1pm to 3.30pm, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn BASSCare with Life Activities and the City of Boroondara are pleased to present an afternoon tea dance with a difference - add in health and wellbeing, dancing, and a light afternoon tea. Come with a few friends, listen and dance to the New Melbourne Jazz Band. There are tables of 10 available. Cost: seniors, $20 per person. Details: Carol Koswig 0411 144 320 or Lotana Motuku 9278 4777Men’s Carers Group 1pm to 3pm, 93 Elgin Street, Hawthorn. You are warmly invited to attend our monthly group for men who are carers. Cost: $5.Details: Jamie, Social Worker, 9815 0155.

Monday 30 MayCamberwell Senior Citizens Club10.30am to 12noon, 405 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Free morning tea at 10.30am will be followed by a free concert at 11am. Be amazed and entertained by the talented Geoff Walker as he talks, sings, plays and displays various didgeridoos from his collection. Details: Poppy 9889 4680

Thursday 12 May Community and Business Networking 6pm to 8.30pm, Chandelier Room, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. Brett De Hoedt from Hootville Communications will host this popular annual speed networking opportunity between local businesses and community organisations. Brett will be joined by keynote speaker Jason Hutchinson from Deloitte Digital who will speak on the impact of digital disruption on the business and community sectors. Cost: free. Details and registration: phone 9278 4753 or email onboard@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

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What’s on at your local Neighbourhood HouseDownload a copy of the the full Short Course Guide here: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/community/centres Printed copies are also available at Boroondara libraries and neighbourhood houses.

Being a grandparent in the 21st century Ashburton Community Centre 10am to 11am, Thursday 12 May. Cost: Free. Details: 9885 7952.Bollywood Camberwell Community Centre 7pm to 8pm, Thursdays. A fun fusion of dance and fitness for the winter months. Cost: $88 (eight weeks). Details: 9882 2611.Bookclub Camberwell Community Centre 7.30pm to 9pm, first Tuesday of each month. Cost: $5 per session. Details: 9882 2611.Introduction to carpentry Alamein NLC 9.30am to 1.30pm, Wednesdays. Learn to use tools and make things. Cost: $110 (eight weeks). Details: 9885 9401.Taster course in carpentry Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 9am to 2.30pm, Tuesdays. ACFE funded short course. Cost: $200/Concession $150 (five weeks). Details: 9853 3126.Chair yoga Balwyn Community Centre 10.45am to 11.45am, Mondays. Suitable for people with mobility issues. Cost: $124 (nine weeks). Details: 9836 7942.CPR and first aid Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Various times. Accredited courses. Cost: $70 -$140. Details: 9830 4214.Découpage Balwyn Community Centre 12.30pm to 2pm, Mondays. Cost: $198 (nine weeks). Details: 9836 7942.Design your garden Ashburton Community Centre 10am to 12pm, Mondays. Cost: $145 (six weeks). Details: 9885 7952.Furniture restoration Balwyn Community Centre Daytime and evening classes, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $197 to $273 (nine weeks). Details: 9836 7942.Happiness in retirement Craig Family Centre 9.30am to 12.30pm, Tuesday 10 May. Learn practical tips to thrive in retirement. Cost: $50. Details: 9836 7942.Homework group Camberwell Community Centre 4pm to 5.30pm, Wednesdays. Upper primary and secondary school assistance with maths and English homework. Intake criteria applies. Operates during school terms. Cost: free. Details: 9885 7789.

iAnything Bowen Street Community Centre 9.30am to 11.30am, Saturday 28 May. Ask any questions to make the most of your Apple device. Cost $30. Details: 9889 0791.iPad for beginners Bowen Street Community Centre 12.30pm to 2.30pm, Friday 27 May. Learn to use apps and functions on your iPad. Cost: $100 (four weeks). Details: 9889 0791.iPad Q & A Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 9am to 10am, Friday 13 May. Bookings essential. Cost: $15. Details: 9853 3126.Italian for absolute beginners Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 10am to 12noon, Thursdays. Cost: $160 (eight weeks). Details: 9830 4214.Meditation and relaxation Alamein NLC 5.45pm to 6.45pm, Thursdays. Cost: $100 (eight weeks). Details: 9885 9401.Men making meals Ashburton Community Centre 10am to 12.30pm, Mondays. Cost: $95 includes food (three weeks). Details: 9885 7952.Mindfulness based stress reduction program Ashburton Community Centre 9am to 10am, Wednesdays. Cost: $200, plus book purchase. Details: 9885 7952.Mindful day break Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 7.30am to 2.30pm, Saturday 14 May. Full day workshop to reconnect to your mindfulness practice. Cost: $90. Details: 9890 2467.Occasional care Craig Family Centre 9.15am to 12.15pm, weekdays. All sessions are suitable for children aged two to five years. Cost: $28-$35 per session. Details: 9885 7789.Olive magic Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 9.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 28 May. A hands-on preserving workshop. Cost: $70. Details: 9890 2467.Open morning Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 9am to 12noon, Saturday 7 May. Come and try drawing, creative dance for children, hands-on activities. Details: 9890 24670.

Parkside Pop-ups Hawthorn Community House 7pm to 8.30pm, first and third Tuesdays monthly. A variety of learning workshops from 3D printing and meditation, to winter herbs, preserving and cheese-making. Fun taster classes to introduce you to great new ideas. Cost: $20 per class. Details: 9819 2629.Playcircle Hawthorn Community House 9.15am to 10.45am, Fridays. Fun play group for children zero to five years with their parents or carers. Cost: $38 (11 weeks). Details: 9819 2629.Playgroup Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 12.30pm to 2pm, Wednesdays and 10am to 12pm. Fridays. Cost: $5.50 per family per session. Details: 9853 3126.Playgroups – unstructured and structured Bowen Street Community Centre Various times every weekday. Join an existing group or bring your established group. Cost $150 per year. Details: 9889 0791.Pilates Camberwell Community Centre 1.45pm to 2.45pm, Tuesdays. Cost: $110 (eight weeks). Details: 9882 2611.Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 6pm to 7pm, Thursdays. Cost: $154 (11 weeks). Details: 9890 2467.Sharpen your writing skills Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 9.30am to 11am, Wednesdays. Cost: $142 (10 weeks). Details: 9853 3126.Tai chi/Qi gong Balwyn Community Centre 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesdays. Cost: $151.80 (11 weeks). Details: 9836 7942.Using your iPad/iPhone for travel Alamein NLC 1pm to 3pm, Mondays. Learn tips and tricks for travelling with your device. Cost: $75 (three weeks). Details: 9885 9401.Watercolour Camberwell Community Centre 10am to 12noon, Thursdays. Explore the beauty and fluidity of watercolour. Cost: $165 (eight weeks). Details: 9882 2611.Yoga Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 9.30am to 11.30am, Tuesdays. Cost: $120 (eight weeks). Details: 9830 4214.Yoga for young people Alamein NLC 4.45pm to 5.35pm, Mondays. Learn to relax for study and wellbeing in this taster class especially for young people. Cost: $34 (three weeks). Details: 9885 9401.

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Balancing various uses of sportsgroundsOur City is home to almost 60 high-quality sportsgrounds, which are used by a variety of people for many different purposes. In terms of organised activities, sporting clubs and schools make regular bookings to use sportsgrounds for training and games, on weekdays and weekends.With personal training more popular than ever, our sportsgrounds are also regularly booked by personal trainers wishing to conduct sessions with clients who want to get fit.There are also those who use our City’s open spaces more casually. Whether it’s walking the dog, having a relaxing picnic or going for a run,

many residents also love using sportsgrounds.Given the mix of users, it is important that we respect each other’s rights to using sportsgrounds and understand when bookings need to be made. Bookings are essential for organised activity, such as personal training sessions, and sports club training and games.Council regularly checks use of sportsgrounds, and unauthorised users can be subject to necessary enforcement.To find out more about booking sportsgrounds for organised use, contact Council’s Sport Services Department on 9278 4745 or sports.services@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

Free booklet to help nurture nature and plantsGardens that support wildlife are growing in popularity.Many people are contributing to revegetation projects and participating in citizen science programs such as ClimateWatch and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which build knowledge of flora and fauna in our backyards, local parks, reserves, creeks and rivers.Are you interested in nurturing nature in your own garden? We can help you get started. During May, residents can pick up a free copy of the Backyard Biodiversity booklet from our Camberwell and Hawthorn customer service centres.With the booklet you will also receive a free voucher for five indigenous plants that can be redeemed at Greenlink Nursery in Box Hill South.

A limited number of vouchers are available and they must be used before the end of June, so you’ll need to be quick!The Backyard Biodiversity booklet provides information on native plants and animals in Boroondara, and provides a selection of suitable indigenous locally native plants for home gardens.By planting even a small patch with locally native plants, your garden can provide food and shelter for local species and create habitat stepping stones across the City to link up our parks and biodiversity corridors.For more information, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/biodiversity or contact Andrea Lomdahl via andrea.lomdahl@boroondara.vic.gov.au or 9278 4889.

Join the compost revolution Even if you’ve never composted before, it’s easy to get started and prevent the wasteful transport of food scraps to landfill where they produce harmful greenhouse gases.Between Monday 2 and Sunday 8 May, it’s International Compost Awareness Week, and the City of Boroondara has partnered with The Compost Revolution to help you begin.The Compost Revolution provides an online, step-by-step guide to composting and worm farming, and Boroondara residents are eligible for a compost bin or worm farm at 30 per cent off the regular price, and will also receive free delivery to their door.

To order a subsidised worm farm, bokashi bin or compost bin, visit compostrevolution.com.au/Boroondara and follow these steps:1) Complete the tutorials to learn more about composting and worm farming2) Take the quiz. 3) Claim the reward by placing an order for either a compost bin (with or without aerator), a bokashi bin (with free enzyme spray) or a worm farm (with or without worms) and receive a Council subsidy on the purchase. Please note, this service is only available online directly from Compost Revolution.

Customers without internet access can purchase a compost bin, bokashi bin or worm farm from their nearest hardware store. Alternatively, visit your local Boroondara library to take advantage of free internet access.

For more information, contact Diana Vidovic via diana.vidovic@boroondara.vic.gov.au or 9278 4363.

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Make a contribution to your city and take part in our community consultation opportunities. For more information, visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/your-say, follow us on twitter @Boroondara or phone the Engagement team on 9278 4424.

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Let’s talk about Balwyn public space

Council meetings

Have your say on the proposed budget

Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

We are investigating the opportunity to transform a section of Yerrin Street, Balwyn through the creation of a new public space at the heart of the thriving Balwyn Shopping precinct on Whitehorse Road. We invite you to become involved at this initial stage to gather your thoughts about what this future public space at Yerrin Street could be. The proposal is in keeping with a recommendation from the adopted Balwyn Access Plan to “investigate a Yerrin Street Public Space that could integrate with tram, community bus and pedestrian crossing facilities, where possible”. The proposal would involve the permanent closure of Yerrin Street between Whitehorse Road and the car park, to create an open, pedestrian-friendly environment that has the potential to be designed for a variety of recreational purposes.The car park to the rear of the shops would be extended across the northern side of the proposed public space with little or no loss in overall parking. Access to car parking would remain from Mangan, Iramoo and Yerrin streets. Council officers will be available to discuss this proposal at Yerrin Street, next to Whitehorse Road, at the following times:• 10am to 1pm, Saturday 7 May 2016 • 2pm to 5pm, Wednesday 11 May 2016.You can also have your say and share your ideas on creating a new public space through the survey at boroondara.vic.gov.au/your-say .Please complete the survey by Friday 27 May 2016.Should you require any further information, or wish to discuss the proposal, contact Hywel Rowlands on 9278 4891 or hywel.rowlands@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

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. Council meeting dates for May are:6.30pm, Monday 2 May 2016 Urban Planning Special Committee6.30pm, Monday 9 May 2016 Services Special Committee6:30pm, Monday 16 May 2016 Urban Planning Special Committee6:30pm, Monday 23 May 2016 Council

You are invited to have your say on the proposed 2016-17 Budget, including the Strategic Resource Plan, from 27 April until 25 May 2016.The budget outlines the projects and commitments we are able to deliver with the rates from our community, helping us to build a better City now and for the future.We encourage you to make a submission by sharing your thoughts, needs and aspirations for the City. You can view a copy of the draft at boroondara.vic.gov.au/budget, email budget@boroondara.vic.gov.au or by visiting any of our libraries or customer service centres.Your feedback will help shape our investment in the community for 2016-17.Submissions can be made via Council’s website boroondara.vic.gov.au/budget , by emailing budget@boroondara.vic.gov.au or via post to Private Bag 1, Camberwell, VIC 3124. If you make a submission, please indicate whether you would like the opportunity to present to Council at the meeting on Tuesday 14 June 2016. Council will meet to adopt the 2016-17 Budget on 27 June 2016.Submissions will be presented to Council and include submitters’ names, unless indicated otherwise. All feedback will be considered.

Council is currently preparing an Economic Development and Tourism Strategy, which will identify areas of growth, change and opportunity to provide an ‘economic blueprint’ for the City for the next five years.Work on the strategy is underway to engage with local business and industry and other key stakeholders to identify issues, challenges, opportunities and priorities for the City’s sustainable economic development.The strategy will seek to address, among other things: emerging industry sectors and the digital economy; tourism; the role and function of the City’s activity centres; new opportunities for employment; home-based businesses; the night-time economy; Boroondara as a world-class education hub; and the role of Council in supporting the City’s business community. When complete, the strategy will provide the vision, framework and directions for Council to contribute to a prosperous future for our City.For further information about the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2016-21, or to have your say, please contact the Economic Development team on 9278 4879 or email business@boroondara.vic.gov.au .

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What’s on atBoroondara ArtsPorous Amorphous by David Freney-Mills Town Hall Gallery

FRENEY-MILLS, David, Porous Amorphous (2014), ink on Arches paper, 45cm x 50cm, © courtesy of the artist

Local artist David Freney-Mills explores the relationship between language and pattern, through repetition and layering. Inspired by atmospheric conditions, he works with seasonal colours as the background to his text-based works, creating a space for contemplation and reflection.

When: Tuesday 3 to Sunday 29 May 2016 Where: Community Project Wall, adjacent to Town Hall Gallery, Hawthorn Arts Centre Cost: free Community Project Wall Applications Open Town Hall Gallery Applications are still open for the 2017 Community Project Wall program at Town Hall Gallery, a free exhibition space offered by application to local artists, community and school groups through an annual call out. Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 30 June 2016. For guidelines and the application form visit www.townhallgallery.com.au/p/community-project-wall.html .

Boy Out of the Country Hawthorn Arts Centre

Funny and fast paced Boy Out of the Country tells a story of land, family and belonging. A family property, worthless for generations, is suddenly zoned as part of a regional housing estate to accommodate an ever-increasing urban sprawl. At this moment of shifting economies and loyalties, Hunter returns from a seven-year absence. Finding his boyhood house boarded up and his mother in a retirement home, Hunter goes in search of answers. And he starts with his brother Gordon.

When: 7.30pm, Saturday 14 May 2016 Cost: $45 full / $38 concession Modern Hand Quilting Workshops with Anna Farago Hawthorn Arts Centre Over two separate sessions artist and teacher Anna Farago will teach you how to prepare and secure the layers of a quilt, show options for marking where to stitch and demonstrate a hand-quilting technique.

When: Getting Started: 10am to 2.30pm, Sunday 15 May 2016 The Finished Product: 10am to 2.30pm, Sunday 19 June 2016 Cost: $115 for both classes

Materials not included in class fee but can be purchased from the facilitator.

Mr Clicketty Cane Plays Chopsticks with Peter Combe Hawthorn Arts Centre

Legendary children’s performer Peter Combe, winner of three ARIAS, comes to Melbourne with a new show featuring some new songs plus, of course, some of the old favourites, Wash Your Face in Orange Juice, Chopsticks, Juicy Juicy Green Grass and his latest ‘hit’ Quirky Berserky the Turkey from Turkey. Peter’s shows are always joyful occasions so treat yourself and your kids to an hour of fun, laughter and scrumptious music. Suitable for ages one to six years.

When: 10.30am, Sunday 29 May 2016 Cost: $20 single price, $17 for groups of eight or more. Knitting workshops with Whisky Bay Woollens Hawthorn Arts Centre The second knitting workshop in the series, Beyond the Basics, is perfect for those who feel they are ready to move beyond knit and purl stitches. During the three hour class, participants will explore some of the important skills and techniques that take your knitting beyond the basics and help you tackle new knitting challenges with confidence.

When: 10am to 1pm, Sunday 29 May 2016 Cost: $60 for single class Materials not included in class fee.

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For bookings and more information

/hawthornartscentre /kewcourthouse /townhallgallery@hawthornarts @kewcourthouse @townhallgallery/hawthornartscentre /kewcourthouse

Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Phone: 9278 4770 hawthornartscentre.com.au

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Phone: 9278 4626 townhallgallery.com.au

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

The Weekend of Beautiful Music Kew Court House

Ella Hooper who will entertain at The Weekend of Beautiful Music. Over the course of two days, we explore the tenderness, emotion and aesthetic of the universal art form that is music. The program is specially curated to allow you to share performances of warmth and personal experience with each artist. Gift yourself some time in the intimate surrounds of our beautiful heritage theatre.Featuring Ella Hooper, Tulalah, Singh & Blanes, Sublime Flights and Natalie Carolan.Sit back, take a moment and let The Weekend of Beautiful Music wash over you.

When: Saturday 14 May and Sunday 15 May 2016 Cost: $25 single ticket / $100 Beautiful Weekend pass

Tamandua Kew Court House

As the urban music of Brazil, choro is a vibrant and highly virtuosic style with European and African influences interwoven in a lively and fascinating musical genre. Tamandua is joined by Tamil Rogeon (The Raah Project) for a one-off collaboration at Kew Court House.

Having all studied music in Brazil, the members of Tamandua are experts in the field. They bring a fresh, contemporary approach with a line-up of flute, seven string guitar, cavaquinho, drum kit and percussion, playing music from the complete gamut of choro. Fast, energetic and addictive, Tamandua plays with a true Brazilian instinct.

When: 8pm, Friday 27 May 2016 Cost: $25 all tickets

Creative Professional Development Series 2016 Want to know more about how to make your artistic practice stand out from the crowd, protect your intellectual property, collaborate with your creative neighbours or uncover where the arts money is hiding? Then this series is for you!

Community collaboration including identifying stakeholders 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 25 May 2016 Discover how to redefine success in business and use the power of connections.

Is this legal? 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 29 June 2016 Every business is based on the ideas it has, and the products and services it produces. How can people protect what makes their business unique?

Where: The Basement, Hawthorn Arts Centre, rear 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Cost: free entry, bookings essential For further information visit: boroondara.vic.gov.au/CPD or call 9278 4770.

Reminder: No Lights No Lycra Hawthorn Arts Centre 6pm to 7pm, Thursdays throughout 2016 - The Basement, Hawthorn Arts Centre, rear 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. nolightsnolycra.com or call 9278 4770.

Creative Community Individual Achievement Grants This program aims to recognise and support the individual achievements of Boroondara residents in the field of arts and culture, and provide financial assistance to perform or study at a national or international level.This category is open to applications on an ongoing basis, with funds allocated over two funding periods: 1 January to 30 June 2016 and 1 July to 31 December 2016For full information visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/individual-grants or call 9278 4740.

Celebrating diversity

Immunisation dates for May

Our City is home to people of many faiths and backgrounds, and in May we celebrate a number of important dates.

To view the full list of available sessions visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/immunised .

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Religious Observances 1 Twelfth Day of Ridván (Bahá’í) This Bahá’í commemoration is of the 12-day period in 1863 when Bahá’u’lláh declared that he was God’s messenger for this age. 1 Eastern Orthodox Easter (Orthodox Christian) Easter is the highest holiday in the Christian Orthodox church. It celebrates Jesus’ resurrection three days after his crucifixion and death. 5 Laylat al-Mi`raj (Islamic) This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven.5 Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jewish) This day remembers the six million Jews killed by the Nazis between 1933 and 1945. It is observed by many people of Jewish and other faiths.15 Pentecost (Christian) This day commemorates the gift of the Holy Spirit, the birthday of the Christian Church.

20 Narasimha Jayanti (Hindu) This day commemorates the appearance of Lord Vishnu in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.20 Buddha Day - Vesak (Buddhist) Vesak is the major Buddhist festival of the year and celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.21 Laylat al-Bara`ah (Islamic) An Islamic celebration that involves a festive nightlong vigil with prayers. 23 Declaration of the Báb (Bahá’í) This date marks the anniversary of the Báb’s announcement of his mission in 1844. The Báb is a prophet and forerunner of the Bahá’í faith. Work is suspended on this day. 23 Birthday of Guru Amar Das Sahib Ji (Sikh) Celebrates the birthday of the third Guru of the Sikhs. He rendered selfless service, and took extensive steps to promote equality of women appointing them as missionaries.

28 Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í)This day marks the death of the founder of the Bahá’í faith, Bahá’u’lláh, in 1892. Work is suspended on this day.

Special dates and celebrations 17 International Day Against Homophobia and Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) IDAHOBIT is a community awareness day that aims to engender support for the respect of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights worldwide. 27 National Reconciliation Week (to 3 June) National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

9.30am to 11.30am 2 May: Conochie Hall, Canterbury 4 and 18 May: Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library 6, 13, 20 and 27 May: Parkview Room, Camberwell 11 May#: Balwyn Community Centre, Surrey Hills 12 May: The Basement, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn 25 May#: Marwal Centre, Balwyn North

2pm to 4pm 9 May: Copland Room, Ashburton Library 16 May: The Basement, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn

5.30pm to 7.30pm 3 May: Copland Room,Ashburton Library 5 May: The Basement, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn 17 May: Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library 26 May: Marwal Centre, Balwyn North

Temporary closure Kew Traffic School will temporarily close from 2 May 2016 for up to six weeks while planned renewal works are taking place.More information about the renewal works are on the Council website or please contact Andrew McConchie, Park Assets Coordinator on 9278 4080. Should you have any queries in relation to the Kew Traffic School phone 9278 4768.

# Mandarin interpreter available.

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WHAT’S ONBoroondara Library Service

Enquiries and bookings: 9278 4666 or visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries Workshops are free but places are limited so bookings are essential

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

Konrad Winkler - Moments of my life

Konrad Winkler will share with us the stories that accompany the photos in his intimate book, Moments of My Life. His book contains a number of classic photographs taken throughout his 45-year career as a photographer. Konrad has been exhibiting for the last 15 years in solo and group exhibitions, locally and internationally, and his work is also held in a number of private collections throughout Australia. Camberwell Library 7pm, Thursday 12 May 2016

Page to Stage A series of workshops exploring story telling through writing, illustrating and drama - for students aged 10+ Illustrator Craig Smith’s hands-on workshop uses pencil and paper to develop illustrations for storytelling. Participants will explore approach and technique, character development, composition and animating a character through movement and expression.Camberwell Library 4.30pm to 6pm, Monday 23 May 2016

Forthcoming workshops: Writing with Lili Wilkinson Hawthorn Library, 7pm to 8pm, Wednesday 22 June 2016

Storytelling through drama with Sofie Laguna Ashburton Library 4.30pm to 6pm, Monday 25 July 2016

Writing with Archie Fusillo Kew Library 7pm to 8pm, Thursday 25 August 2016 Mindfulness meditation to achieve physical and emotional calmness and balance Come and have a try at one of our workshops run by Eileen Vamos. Ashburton Library 1.30pm, Wednesday 18 May 2016

Recipes for life Living Longer the Mediterranean Way - Mary Valle Mary teaches Mediterranean-style cooking and consults to a cafe. Mary’s style of cooking is seasonal, simple, healthy and delicious. She is the author of the best-selling cookery book My Greek Kitchen and contributes to magazines regularly. Mary will talk about her work and her cookbooks. Balwyn Library 2pm, Thursday 5 May 2016

Learn It! @ Boroondara Libraries Explore the treasures of Trove Learn how to search, find and gain access to millions of Australian books, images, digitised historic newspapers, maps, music and archived websites from Trove. Join us for an informal session to learn more. Camberwell Library 7pm, Monday 9 May 2016 Security online: a beginner’s guide Learn about some of the issues to be aware of when online and some strategies for staying secure. Balwyn Library 2.30pm, Friday 20 May 2016

Bespoke: book talks, chats and discoveries Need some suggestions for new authors and good books? Want to 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. A selection of new books will be available for loan at each session. Balwyn Library 11am, Monday 9 May 2016. Camberwell Library 11am, Thursday 19 May 2016. Sessions are free and no bookings are required.

16 | MAY 2016Ecostar is an environmentally responsible paper made Carbon Neutral. Ecostar is

manufactured from 100% post consumer recycled paper in a process chlorine free environment under the ISO 14001 environmental management system.

Boroondara councillorsWhich 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.

Cr Heinz Kreutz Lynden Ward

Including parts of Camberwell, Glen Iris and CanterburyPh: 9835 7844 or 0438 006 656heinz.kreutz@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jane Addis Maling Ward

Including parts of Canterbury, Surrey Hills and BalwynPh: 9835 7845 or 0409 267 902jane.addis@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Philip Mallis Maranoa Ward

Including 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 Ward

Including parts of Ashburton and Glen Iris Ph: 9835 7847 or 0427 544 328Twitter: @kevinchow01kevin.chow@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jack Wegman Junction Ward

Including parts of Hawthorn East, Camberwell and CanterburyPh: 9835 7843 or 0438 011 665jack.wegman@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Steve Hurd Glenferrie Ward

Including parts of Hawthorn and Hawthorn WestPh: 9835 7849 or 0417 708 182steve.hurd@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jim Parke Mayor Bellevue Ward

Including parts of Kew East and Balwyn NorthPh: 9278 4457Twitter: @JimParkejim.parke@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Judith Voce Cotham Ward

Including 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 Iris Ph: 9835 7842 or 0438 005 225Twitter: @CoraltRosscoral.ross@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Phillip Healey Studley Ward

Including parts of Kew and Kew EastPh: 9835 7848 or 0437 374 773phillip.healey@boroondara.vic.gov.au

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 4444 Free interpreting service: 9278 4002 For speech or hearing impaired: National Relay Service TTY 13 36 77 Speak and Listen 1300 555 727

Email: boroondara@boroondara.vic.gov.au Web: boroondara.vic.gov.au

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Council offices: Camberwell > 8 Inglesby Road Hawthorn Customer Service > 360 Burwood Road Kew Customer Service > corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive