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DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020
Greater Dandenong
Council News
Meet our new
Reading Buddy
PAGE 9
Christmas Drum Theatre
Introducing your in Greater launches 2020
New Mayor Dandenong season
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2 Council News
Mayor ’s message
Customer Service Centres
Dandenong Civic Centre
225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Springvale Customer Service
As another successful year comes to a close, I’m
397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale
reminded of how lucky I am to be representing you as
Keysborough Customer Service Mayor once more. It’s not only an honour to be part of
Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre, Australia’s most diverse municipality, but having grown
Keysborough up in Dandenong I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the
transformation of our great city.
I hope you’re as excited as I am for 2020. It’s shaping up as
All correspondence to:
a great year for our city and I’d like to give you an insight into
Greater Dandenong Council News
my goals on page 3.
PO Box 200 Mayor
Dandenong VIC 3175 The December/January edition of the Council News magazine Cr Jim Memeti
Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au is jam packed with everything you need to know about
upcoming events in Greater Dandenong.
It’s the celebration time of year! So, grab those details on our festive events
Phone: 8571 1000
including Carols in the Square on page 6 and our popular New Year’s Eve in the
Fax: 8571 5196 Square on page 7.
Feeling patriotic? Then you’ll want to turn to page 9 to find out about our Australia
www.greaterdandenong.com Day celebrations that are fast approaching, including our prestigious Australia
Day Awards.
@greaterdandy
Dandenong’s iconic Drum Theatre promises a huge season of entertainment for
facebook.com/greaterdandenong theatre lovers in 2020. Turn to page 16 for an insight on what’s coming.
cityofgreaterdandenong As we move into summer it’s vital that we’re all aware of the risks of those
sweltering hot days that will soon be upon us. I’d like to remind all
youtube.com/citygreaterdandenong of our residents to stay hydrated and slip slop slap. Turn to
page 20 for more advice on how to stay safe this summer.
TTY: 133 677 Finally, I would like to wish you and your loved ones a
Speak and listen: 1300 555 727 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe, respect
relayservice.gov.au each other and enjoy your break.
TIS: 131 450
My City
council@cgd.vic.gov.au
Important Numbers Tawny Frogmouths are a common sight in our suburban parks. They are often
found in pairs, building a precarious nest of loose twigs like this pair who live in
Emergency calls Roth Hetherington Reserve in Keysborough. They lay two to three eggs and if you
Police / Fire / Ambulance................................... 000 are fortunate enough to spot a family of ‘tawnies’, the young are cute fluffy balls of
feathers with large yellow eyes.
Street lighting faults /
non-operational
United Energy............................................13 20 99
Traffic signal faults /
non-operational................................... 8571 1000
Hoon Hotline................................. 1800 333 000
Hard Waste Collection
WM Waste Management
Services.................................................... 9721 1915
Australian Animal
Protection Society.............................. 9798 8415
RSPCA....................................................... 9224 2222
Nurse on Call................................ 1300 606 024 Front Cover: Greater Dandenong Libraries new This publication
addition Willow, a registered therapy dog from Patient is available in
Paws will be assisting local children with the Reading alternative formats
Buddies program once a month. Photo: Hilton Stone. upon request.
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Council News 3
Introducing our new Mayor
Red Gum Ward Councillor Jim Dandenong has been his home for over “I was extremely pleased to open the
Memeti has been elected Mayor of 40 years and his desire to change the refurbished Springvale Town Hall in
the City of Greater Dandenong for perceptions of our municipality are as October 2017, so the idea of opening
the fourth time. strong as they were the day he was the new Springvale Library building is
first elected. just such an honour,” he said.
Cr Memeti brings a wealth of experience
to the role having served as a councillor One of his proudest achievements
since 2005, and was previously elected
“As Mayor one of my was overseeing the opening of the
Mayor in 2010, 2014 and 2017. main priorities is to Dandenong Civic Centre, which he
was a strong advocate for. Completed
Cr Memeti shares a similar background further strengthen the in March 2014 it provided the perfect
to many of our residents having relationships between centrepiece for the revitalisation of
migrated from Albania to Australia at a
young age. With hard work, a healthy the councillors. The more central Dandenong.
ambition and a determined resolve connected we are, the Cr Memeti continues to work on the
he turned himself into a successful Team 11 project that aims to bring
businessman and family man. better we work together an A-League team to South East
and that benefit rolls Melbourne in conjunction with the City
of Casey and Cardinia Shire Council.
onto the community. It’s The proposed licence would be a major
about generating positive achievement for Greater Dandenong and
bring significant business opportunities
outcomes for the residents for the city.
which is our key focus,”
Cr Memeti said he looks
Cr Memeti said.
forward to the challenges
During his third term, Cr Memeti played
a role in establishing the Springvale
ahead, but took the time
Precinct Project. With this project now to acknowledge outgoing
due to open in March 2020, Cr Memeti
will be graced with the opportunity
Mayor Roz Blades as an
to bookend a project he’s been ‘asset to the community
passionate about from the start. who will be sadly missed’.
“The Springvale Community He also thanked Cr
Precinct will be a world-class
community facility offering Youhorn Chea for taking
a 2-story, state of the the mantle in the interim.
art library featuring new
technologies. There’ll “I’m as confident in the prosperity
be an abundance of of our city as I’ve ever been. It’s an
community meeting exciting time to be living in our diverse
spaces as well as community, so let’s buckle down and
customer service and get to work.”
a vast outdoor green
space for activities of
all types. I can’t wait,”
Cr Memeti said.
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4 Council News
Councillor Contacts
Lightwood Ward
2020
Cr Youhorn Chea
Ph/Fax: 9584 5149
0417 320 645
Community
youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au
Calendar
Lightwood Ward See the beauty of Greater
Cr Sean O’Reilly
Dandenong every day and keep on recycling tips, and some lovely images
0422 523 258
sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au top of your kerbside waste collection of our city.
dates when you hang your free 2020
If you did not receive a copy of the
Community Calendar at home.
calendar, or if you would like extra
Lightwood Ward The calendar, which came with a copy copies you can pick one up from
Cr Loi Truong Council’s customer service centres
of this magazine, features a waste
0466 004 618
loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au collection calendar, handy waste and or phone 8571 1000.
Paperbark Ward
Cr Peter Brown Customer Service Trading Hours
Ph: 8571 5230
Tuesday 24 December All centres close at 12pm, call centre closes at 5pm
peter.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au
Wednesday 25 December Christmas Day CLOSED
Thursday 26 December Boxing Day CLOSED
Paperbark Ward Friday 27 December Normal hours resume
Cr Tim Dark Tuesday 31 December Normal hours and call centre 8:30am–5pm
0466 403 914
tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au
Wednesday 1 January New Year’s Day CLOSED
Thursday 2 January Normal Hours resume
Monday 27 January CLOSED (Australia Day public holiday)
Paperbark Ward Springvale Customer Service is CLOSED from 12pm Tuesday 24th
Cr Sophie Tan December 2019 until 8.30am Monday 6th January 2020
0466 793 727
sophie.tan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Red Gum Ward
Cr Matthew Kirwan
0403 072 295
Council Meetings
matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au
THU RSDAY MONDAY TUESDAY TH URSDAY THU RSDAY
10
M O N DAY
Red Gum Ward
JANUARY TU E
Cr Angela Long
Ph/Fax: 9795 6574
10
DECEMBER
9 28 10
D ECEM BER
9 28
0466 004 616
NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY NOVEMBER NOVEMBER
angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au
D ECEM BER
JAN UA
Red Gum Ward – Mayor Just one Council meeting will be The general public is always welcome
Cr Jim Memeti held in each month for December to attend meetings, but did you know
0434 560 239
jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au and January. you can watch Council meetings live
online via our web-cast service?
All Council meetings are held at the
city chambers at the Dandenong You can keep up with all the latest
Silverleaf Ward Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale Street decisions, hear questions from
Cr Zaynoun Melhem Dandenong, at 7pm. residents and find out the many ways
0466 518 082
your local councillors are serving
zaynoun.melhem@cgd.vic.gov.au The last meeting of 2019 will be held:
the community.
Monday 9 December
Silverleaf Ward The first meeting of 2020 will be held:
To view meetings online simply
Cr Maria Sampey Tuesday 28 January (due to a public go to greaterdandenong.com/
Ph/Fax: 9790 1291 holiday on the Monday)
0438 800 027 councilmeetings
maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au
www.greaterdandenong.com
Council News 5
A tour for the senses on Swimming
International White Cane Day pool and spa
were provided with information on how
to provide good customer service to
registration
customers with vision impairments. From December 1
Council ran the tour in partnership with Victorian laws changed Pool and
Vision Australia. If you are interested in to require all swimming spa safety
doing your own food and cultural tour pools and spas to be
Council runs regular tours in Dandenong registered with Council.
and Springvale, and can tailor a tour to Under the new requirements
your group’s interests. Private tours can registration and regular inspection
be organised for groups of six or more. and certification of swimming
pools and spas will be mandatory.
Visit greaterdandenong.com/
The new requirements are
tours or phone 8571 1500 for
designed to save young lives,
more information.
with drowning being the leading
cause of unintentional death in
children worldwide.
When speaking with a person
who is blind or has low vision, you It is the responsibility of both
should always be yourself and act the property owner and property
naturally. Consider these tips: occupier to ensure that all pools
Council and Vision Australia joined
► Identify
and spas are correctly fenced and
together to celebrate International yourself – don’t assume
secured according to the Building
White Cane Day with a delicious tour the person will recognise you by
Regulations.
of Dandenong. your voice
► Speak
It is necessary to check that the
The tour started in Harmony Square naturally and clearly –
barriers around a pool or spa are
and welcomed 40 people, including loss of eyesight does not mean
sufficient to restrict access by
those who have low vision or blindness loss of hearing
children under the age of five.
alongside carers, family and friends. ► Use everyday language –
Participants visited A1 Bakery, Oro don’t avoid words like ‘look’ or Visit greaterdandenong.
Bianco, Young Uncle’s Smallgoods and ‘see’ and don’t avoid talking com/swimmingpools for
Maiwand Supermarket and finished about everyday activities such as more information about
at the Dandenong Market, with watching TV registration and pool
participants sampling great food along ► Name safety requirments.
the person when
the way, including smoked meats,
introducing yourself or when
Lebanese pizza, jam donuts and
directing conversation to them in
chai tea.
a group situation
To mark the day, on 15 October, ► Always ask first to check if help
educational videos were played on
is needed, not everybody will
the Urban Screen in Harmony Square
want assistance.
and Greater Dandenong businesses
Councillor Brown Returns was re-elected in 1992 and ran until
amalgamations in 1994. He was then
A familiar face is returning to elected as a councillor with the City
Paperbark Ward. of Greater Dandenong in 2003 and
Councillor Peter Brown returns to elected Mayor in 2005.
Paperbark Ward following the Cr. Brown is highly educated and holds
resignation of Roz Blades AM. He was qualifications as an accountant, lawyer
elected on a countback administered and secondary school teacher. He spent
by the Victorian Electoral Commission 14 years teaching at various secondary
in November. schools around Melbourne. He is
Councillor Peter Brown was first elected heavily community minded and looks
as a councillor with the former City of forward to making a positive difference
Springvale in 1987. He ran until 1991, to the Greater Dandenong community.
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6 THE CITY
Council News
Christmas Merry Christmas from
your Councillors
decorations
Council will get into the festive
We would like to wish residents We look forward to
of Greater Dandenong a very
spirit with bright and oversized
merry Christmas. continuing to work with
Christmas decorations adorning
locations throughout the city. As another year comes to a close, we the individuals and
Some old favourites are back
take this opportunity to reflect on the organisations that make up
year that was and celebrate the new
with the giant reindeer and Santa
year ahead. our great city into 2020.
visiting Multicultural Place in
Springvale, a 9m tall Christmas As Councillors of the City of Greater Have a safe, peaceful and joyous festive
tree will be placed in Harmony Dandenong it has been our pleasure to season and may the new year be a safe
Square, Dandenong and a 6m tall serve you all throughout 2019. and healthy one.
Christmas tree will be placed in
the new public space in Douglas
Street, Noble Park.
A colourful festive mural is on the
steps leading to Harmony Square,
trees in the public space have
Festive Sing-a-long
been decked out with present The City of Greater Dandenong is proud to present the 72nd annual
boxes at their bases, and a life- Greater Dandenong Carols in Harmony Square.
sized nativity scene features in the
library window at Dandenong. Join returning host Denis Walter for a magical evening of singing and Christmas
fun on Friday 13 December, from 7pm-9.30pm.
Roving entertainers will bring
some fun to shoppers during the See live performances from the Greater Dandenong Band and local schools,
busiest retail time of the year, so including Dandenong Primary School, Dandenong High School, Silverton
watch out for them in Springvale, Primary School and Noble Park Secondary College.
Dandenong and Noble Park from Bring your own chairs and picnic blankets. Enjoy free face painting, kids’
19–24 December. activities and roving entertainers, as well as photo opportunities with Santa
himself.
isit greaterdandenong.com/
V
Free parking will be available in the Walker Street and Thomas Street multi-
christmas for more
deck car parks from 6pm.
information about festive
celebrations in Greater
Dandenong. Visit greaterdandenong.com/carols for more information.
www.greaterdandenong.com
Community Calendar Council News 7
Greater Dandenong New Year’s Eve
Sustainability Awards in the Square
Greater Dandenong’s family-friendly
New Year celebration is one of
the biggest nights on our city’s
calendar.
How will you ring in 2020? We
hope that you will consider joining
us for live entertainment, children’s
rides, foods and spectacular fireworks
for New Year’s Eve in the Square.
More than 10,000 people are
expected to attend this years
celebration, as the party zone
takes over Harmony Square,
Halpin Way and Mason Street.
Road closures in Thomas and Walker
streets will give the crowds plenty of
room to move, and will provide for a
perfect viewing zone for the fireworks
which will end the celebrations at the
family-friendly time of 9.25pm.
The event will be held in and around
Council celebrated the community’s Harmony Square, Dandenong, on
most sustainable businesses and Tuesday 31 December from 6pm.
organisations at last month’s Free parking will also be available at
Greater Dandenong Sustainability the Walker Street and Thomas Street
Awards. multi-deck car parks after 6pm.
Hosted by popular weatherman and
Visit greaterdandenong.com/
sustainability advocate Rob Gell, the
newyearseve for more
awards ceremony was a fun event
information.
offering sustainability champions the
opportunity to network with one another
and celebrate the community’s efforts
to make Greater Dandenong a more
sustainable city.
Cinema in the Square
Friday night fun returns
Two awards were handed out on
to Harmony Square when
the night, with the first one open Industry Award Cinema in the Square
to community organisations and
This award was won by Dandenong comes back in February.
individuals, while the second award
Market retailers S&G Fresh and Taylor
was open to businesses. Free movie screenings will be held
Orchards who work with the market
at 7pm, every Friday from
and OzHarvest to reduce food going
Community Award to landfill and donate excess stock to
7 February through to 13 March.
Silverton Primary School won this those in need. The businesses donate Films will include box office hits
category with their Electricity Reduction more than 20 tonnes of food annually, and family classics, as well as a
Plans Project. Grade 5 and 6 equating to more than 70,000 meals. Valentine’s Day special screening.
students reviewed the school’s energy They support OzHarvest and also give
Bring your own seats, blankets
consumption and set a target to reduce surplus stock to AMES, providing
and movie snacks, and enjoy an
consumption by 5 per cent. In just healthy, fresh food for refugees and
outdoor cinema experience in the
one year the students reduced the new migrants.
heart of Dandenong.
energy consumption by 6.4 per cent,
by introducing simple actions such as Visit sustainable.greater
switching off lights and computers at Visit greaterdandenong.
dandenong.com to read more
the wall, switching to LED lights and com/cinemainthesquare for
about Council’s efforts to
opting for natural lighting, heating and a detailed program and to
make Greater Dandenong a
cooling instead of using air conditioning find out more.
more sustainable community.
and heaters.
www.greaterdandenong.com
8 Council News
…chance to Libraries Change Lives
win prizes
The City of Greater Dandenong has
been working with other councils “Libraries are an
and library corporations in an
advocacy campaign highlighting the essential part of the
benefits of public libraries. community; offering a
A room full The campaign aims to build community
support and attract additional
social hub, inspiration
to gain a love for
of stories
government funding for library services,
and does this by encouraging everyday literature and helping
library users to share their stories.
us to understand
Greater Dandenong Libraries are Greater Dandenong Libraries are
calling all primary school aged inclusive and engaging, and have a
ourselves and each
children to join the Summer powerful impact on the lives of people other better. Libraries
Reading Club (SRC) for lots of in our community. Through a postcard
reading, fun and games, as well as campaign we have been collecting
change lives. Libraries
a chance to win great prizes. members’ stories. changed my life!!”
This year is the United Nations’ Year of – library user
Indigenous Languages, and the SRC
will celebrate stories in all forms from “My life is enriched and
all over the world with the theme ‘A Last year more than 1.2 million people
room full of stories’. changed by reading the visited the Springvale and Dandenong
Register online or at the library and
books from Springvale libraries.
complete reading logs to go into Library. Other worlds
the prize draws. There will be other Visit librarieschangelives.org.
fun competitions to keep children
are opened up to me.” au to share your own story
entertained and parents can review – library user about how your local library
their favourite book for a chance to has changed your life.
win a prize too.
As an extra bonus the
school with the most Library Holiday Hours Wednesday 25 December CLOSED
registrations will win a Dandenong Library will be
Thursday 26 December CLOSED
visit from a guest author closed for maintenance Friday 27 December 9am to 5pm
from 5pm on Tuesday Saturday 28 December 10am to 5pm
in 2020. 24 December and reopen Sunday 29 December 12pm to 5pm
The SRC will culminate in a special on Thursday 2 January.
Monday 30 December 9am to 5pm
event with prize presentations at Springvale Library Opening Hours Tuesday 31 December 9am to 5pm
Dandenong Library on Saturday
Saturday 21 December 10am to 5pm (New Year’s Eve)
1 February.
Sunday 22 December 12pm to 5pm Wednesday 1 January CLOSED
Visit greaterdandenong Monday 23 December 9am to 9pm Thursday 2 January 9am to 9pm
libraries.com for more Tuesday 24 December 9am to 5pm Monday 27 January CLOSED
information or to register. (Christmas Eve) (Australia Day)
www.greaterdandenong.com
Community Calendar Council News 9
Australia
Day Festival
Join family and friends to celebrate
Australia Day in the gorgeous green
grounds of Dandenong Park.
As the most culturally diverse community
in Australia Greater Dandenong has many
reasons to celebrate what it means to
be Australian.
With residents coming from 157 different
nations, the annual Australia Day Festival is
an opportunity to celebrate our diversity.
This free, family-friendly festival will be
jam-packed with entertainment including
multicultural performances, roving
entertainment, circus and magic acts,
community and market stalls, exciting rides
($2–6) and free family activities. …many reasons to
The event will include the presentation of celebrate what it means
the annual Greater Dandenong Australia Day to be Australian
Awards on the main stage.
Award categories include:
► Citizen of the Year
► Young Leader of the Year
► Volunteer of the Year
► Sportspeople of the Year
► Corporate Citizen of the Year
► Community Group of the Year
► Sustainable Award
► Living Treasure Award
The celebrations will finish with a spectacular
fireworks display at 9.25pm.
Visit greaterdandenong.com/
australiaday for more information.
Reading Buddies Patient Paws use highly trained dogs
and qualified professionals. Animal
Reading Buddies
and Homework
with Willow Assisted Intervention aims to assist
children who are learning to read
Help sessions take
place on Tuesday
by providing a comfortable, relaxed afternoons at
There’s a new four legged
and enjoyable environment free of Springvale Library and
addition coming to Greater
judgement. It encourages local primary Wednesday afternoons
Dandenong Libraries.
school children to engage in and enjoy at Dandenong Library. The
Willow, a registered therapy dog from the reading experience. The concept of sessions are by referral only.
Patient Paws has been invited to join animal assisted therapy has become
the library staff and volunteers to very popular as it has been shown to Please contact Greater
assist with the Reading Buddies promote a positive, comfortable and Dandenong Libraries on
once a month. trusting working relationship between 1300 630 920 for more
tutor and child. information.
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10 Council News COMMUNITY CALENDAR
What’s On December 2019
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
30 31
► NewYear’s Eve in the Square
Harmony Square
6pm–9.30pm
Christmas
decorations
2 3 4 81 5
► Combined Probus Club of ► SocialTennis for Seniors ► Yogaand Meditation ► We Love a Piano at Christmas
Noble Park and Dandenong Burden Park Tennis Club, Jan Wilson Community Centre Drum Theatre
Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Olympic Avenue, Springvale South 10am 10.30am
Noble Park 9am–12pm Ph: 8571 1436 Ph: 8571 1666
10am Ph: 0409 081 239
► ReadingCircle ► Backstage Tour
Ph: 9546 2346
► Dandenong Evening VIEW Club Dandenong Library Drum Theatre
► Peer 2 Peer Study Dandenong RSL, 11am 12.30pm
Dandenong and Springvale 44–50 Clow Street Ph: 1300 630 920 Ph: 8571 1666
Libraries 7pm
4pm–6pm Ph: 0417 511 588
Ph: 1300 630 920
9 10 11 12
Combined
► Probus Club ► AdultExercise Group L anguage
► Playgroup for Playgroup
►
of Sandown Jan Wilson Community Centre Families Seeking Asylum Jan Wilson Community Centre
Club Noble, Moodemere Street, 9.30am Springvale Library 10am
Noble Park Ph: 8571 1436 10am–11.30am Ph: 8571 1436
10am Ph: 1300 630 920
► ConversationCircle –
Ph: 9791 6807
Advanced
Council
► Meeting Dandenong Library
Dandenong Civic Centre, 6pm–7.30pm
225 Lonsdale Street Ph: 1300 630 920
7pm
16 17 18 19
► Simply Fitness ► LearningHelp for Adults ► Stride
and Strive Carers ► Storytime
Jan Wilson Community Centre Dandenong Library Walking Group Dandenong and
9.30am 1pm–3pm Burden Park, Springvale South Springvale Libraries
Ph: 8571 1436 Ph: 1300 630 920 9.30am 10.30am
Ph: 8552 2222 Ph: 1300 630 920
23 24 25 26
Council
► closes at 12pm for CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY
Christmas, Call Centre open
till 5pm.
www.greaterdandenong.comCITY OF CELEBRATION
Community Calendar Council News 11
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Contact:
1
City of Greater
Greater
► Dandenong Dandenong
Environment Group
Ph: 8571 1000
Dandenong Wetlands,
December
Stud Road, Dandenong North
9.30am
Ph: 8571 1702 Drum Theatre
Ph: 8571 1666
Dandenong Library
Ph: 1300 630 920
6 81 7 8
► AlexWilkie Nature Reserve ► Family Fun at the Library Springvale
► Rotary
Heritage Hill Museum
Open Day Springvale Library Sunday Market
Harold Road, Springvale South 10.30am Springvale Railway and Historic Gardens
9am–3pm Ph: 1300 630 920 Station Carpark Ph: 9793 4511
Ph: 8571 1702 Lightwood Road
6am–12.30pm
► Summer Planting Workshop
Jan Wilson
Noble Park Community Centre,
Memorial Drive Community Centre
10.30am Ph: 8571 1436
Ph: 9547 5801
Springvale Library
13 15 Ph: 1300 630 920
► Sistersof Mercy English
Tutoring
Dandenong Library Springers
9am–11am Leisure Centre
Ph: 1300 630 920 Ph: 9701 5900
► Carolsin Harmony Square Carols in
7pm–9.30pm
Ph: 8571 1000
Harmony Square Walker Street Gallery
Ph: 9706 8441
Dandenong Market
20 21 22 Ph: 9701 3850
► BabyBounce ► FabulousChristmas Seven
Springvale Library Melody Strings and Songs
10.30am The Castle, Princes Highway, Cultural Tours
Ph: 1300 630 920 Dandenong Ph: 8571 1666
2pm–4pm
Ph: 0433 966 251
Send your event listings to
news@cgd.vic.gov.au
27 28 29 List your community
event online at
greaterdandenong.com/
listyourevent
Baby Bounce
www.greaterdandenong.com12 Council News COMMUNITY CALENDAR
What’s On January 2020
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 814 5
NEW ► Watch the New Year’s
YEARS DAY Cricket Test against
January
New Zealand on
the Urban Screen in
Harmony Square
New Years Eve
6 7 8 81 9 10 8111 12
► Dandenong ► Dandenong ► Don’tGive Up
Oasis is open Market is Give Back!
5:30am–9:30pm open T20 National Cup
Visit dandenong 7am–4pm Harmony Square
oasis.com.au 10am–12pm
for special Ph: 0430 783 526
event details
Springvale Lunar ► Springvale Rotary
Sunday Market
New Year Festival Springvale Railway
Station Carpark,
Lightwood Road
6am–12:30pm
13 14 15 16 17 8118 19
► Watchthe ► Springvale
Lunar
Australian New Year Festival
Open on the 9am–1pm
Urban Screen
in Harmony
Square
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
► NoblePark Aquatic AUSTRALIA DAY
Centre (NPAC) is open
5:30am–8pm ► Australia
Day
Festival
Visit noblepark Dandenong Park
aquaticcentre.com.au 3pm–9:30pm
for special event details
27 28 29 30 31
AUSTRALIA
DAY
PUBLIC
HOLIDAY
Australia Day
www.greaterdandenong.comCouncil News 13
Community New Art Gallery Planned new art
gallery
Calendar For Dandenong
submissions
This calendar lists free and
low cost events in the City of
Greater Dandenong.
If you have a community event
you want listed on this calendar
please note we work at least two
The City of Greater Dandenong is “The new Greater Dandenong Gallery
months in advance, and we use
building a new art gallery right in the of Art will be accessible to all,”
the event calendar on our website
heart of Dandenong. Mr Fidler said.
to populate this page.
The Greater Dandenong Gallery of “It will be a source of inspiration for
For this reason we ask that
Art will be built on the site of the the Greater Dandenong community
you use our website to list
former Masonic Hall in Mason Street and will feature original and co-curated
your event in the first instance.
in Dandenong. programming.
Visit greaterdandenong.com/
eventlistings to list your event. The Masonic Hall is a significant Mr Fidler said the new gallery would
heritage structure in central enhance the already vibrant and diverse
Please be aware that we have
Dandenong and a much-loved arts offering in the city.
more event listings than we can fit
on this calendar each month, so community building. This project will
“The City of Greater Dandenong has a
some recurring events may not run see the existing building undergo a
long and proud history in the visual
every issue, however we will make major refurbishment and extension.
arts space.”
every effort to promote community Greater Dandenong Council’s
“The new gallery will host a dynamic
events, support meetings and Community Services Director Martin
exhibition program that speaks to
other activities where we can. Fidler said the new building would
diverse audiences, both locally and in
If you have regular meetings that showcase both local and touring
the wider regions.”
go throughout the year, we do not exhibitions and artists, as well
as providing a space for creative Construction is planned to commence
automatically carry those listings
community events. in mid 2020. The works are expected to
over to the next year on our online
take 18 months to complete.
calendar. You will need to email
website@cgd.vic.gov.au to let us
know whether you want your event
listed for the calendar in 2020, New Hub for Keysborough South The new community hub will
and exactly what the dates will be. incorporate a variety of community
Greater Dandenong Council is services and multi-purpose facilities
excited to announce the corner and spaces.
Email news@cgd.vic.gov.au of Chapel Road and Villiers Road
for any other queries in Tatterson Park as the selected This will include community meeting
relating to this page. location for the new Keysborough rooms, kindergarten rooms, child care
South Community Hub. rooms, maternal and child health
consulting suites, community lounge
The decision follows extensive and outdoor community play spaces.
planning and consultation over a Construction is planned to commence
number of years. in early 2021.
Have your say!
The new Springvale will feature the newly refurbished City
Community Precinct is in the Hall and Supper Room as well as the So jump on the website at
midst of being built and we two-level library, Council customer greaterdandenong.com/
want your say on naming it. service, a large outdoor recreational springvalenaming and have
area with a playground and water your say.
It has been purposefully designed as
play area. Not to mention an exciting
a place that can cater to all ages,
new café.
backgrounds and interests. The area
www.greaterdandenong.com14 Council News
Volunteers help
protect waterways When you need
police, but not
the sirens
A phone line set up to relieve
pressure for emergency service
responders received more
than 60,000 phone calls in the
month after it was established.
The Police Assistance Line was
set up for people to report non-
urgent police matters without
having to phone 000 or a police
station directly.
Police Assistance Line Inspector
The City of Greater Dandenong has So far 120 drain traps Steve Towers said sometimes
joined with six other councils to have been installed across people phoned the emergency
protect Port Phillip Bay from litter. the project region. Litter from number with minor issues, but
the traps will be audited from now worse still were the people who
In a Victorian-first, the councils have
until May 2020, and data collected chose not to phone police at all.
joined forces to introduce a project
will provide valuable insight into the
monitoring storm water drains which “Some people didn’t call at all
pollutants flowing into our waterways.
feed into local waterways that lead to out of concern that they would
the bay. be hassling police with minor
The audits will be conducted
The Let’s Strain the Drain project is matters,” Insp Towers said.
by community volunteers and
funded by the State Government and the Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
will be delivered by the Tangaroa Blue Email info@tangaroablue.org
“With the Police
Foundation, Cleanwater Group and to register your interest in Assistance Line you
Sustainability Victoria, with support from supporting the project.
the cities of Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, can feel confident to
Moreland, Kingston, Maribyrnong and contact us directly
Greater Dandenong.
for these non-urgent
situations and we’ll be
Community Aid Donations can be made directly to the
following agencies for distribution by happy to help.”
the consortium, from Monday to Friday,
This time of year can be particularly Launched on 1 July 2019, the
between 10am–3pm:
stressful for families who are doing 24-hour phone line takes reports
it tough, but there is help at hand. ► South East Community Links, and gives advice on issues such as
186 Foster Street, Dandenong, or property damage, theft and lost or
With the stress of the festive season
5 Osborne Avenue, Springvale located property. Callers can also
followed by the return to school,
► Friends of Refugees, 1D Parsons make general police enquiries and
finances can be strained, and many
Avenue, Springvale seek advice on neighbourhood
families who want to spoil their children
disputes of a non-urgent nature.
find that money just doesn’t stretch ► CoCos, Shop 2 48–50 McCrae
far enough. Street, Dandenong
An online reporting service
► Springvale Learning and Activities
The Greater Dandenong Community is also part of the initiative.
Aid Consortium agencies are working Centre, 1 Osborne Avenue,
Visit police.vic.gov.au or
together to ensure that children do not Springvale.
phone 131 444 for help.
go without presents this Christmas,
and are looking for donations. For more information contact
Therese Watson on therese.
They want educational toys, books and
watson@cgd.vic.gov.au or
sporting equipment, as well as wrapping
phone 8571 1456.
paper and gift bags.
www.greaterdandenong.comCommunity Calendar Council News 15
202 0 St re et Have you got what it takes?
l e So ccer Greater Dandenong Youth and
Sty
Family Services are back with
the 2020 January Street Style
Soccer Tournament, open to young
people aged 12–25 who live, study,
work or have a significant connection
to the City of Greater Dandenong.
The tournament will be held on Friday
17 January, from 9am-5pm, at Mills
Reserve, Dandenong.
Registration is essential. Players can
register as an individual or a team of
5–7 players in one of four divisions –
under 14 male, under 16 male, under
25 female and under 25 male.
Trophies will be awarded to winners
and medals to runners up.
For more information phone
Youth and Family Services
on 9793 2155.
Australia Day Youth Stage Summer Vibes
Greater Dandenong Youth
and Family Services have you
covered these school holidays
with three weeks of fun.
They will be bringing the heat at
the Australian Open Tennis, Luna
Park and Supaworld Ninja Warrior
Course. They will also cool you
down with trips to the beach, ice
skating rink and aqua fun park.
All of these activities
and more will be
offered as part of the
Young performers are There will be live
encouraged to share Summer Vibes School
their talents as part of a entertainment, free
Holiday Activities.
youth stage at the 2020 Australia airbrush tattoos, food
Day Festival.
and market stalls, rides The program is open to young
Greater Dandenong’s Youth and Family people aged 12–25 years who live,
Services FreeZA D-Beats committee will and fireworks. study, work or have a significant
present the Australia Day Youth Stage. connection to the City of Greater
For more information about Dandenong. The program opens
Come and experience the vitality of the for bookings on Monday 2
community at this family-friendly event performing, phone Youth and
Family Services on 9793 December.
that celebrates what it means to be
Australian in our diverse community. 2155. Visit greaterdandenong.
com/australiaday for more For more information phone
The Festival will be held in Dandenong information about the Youth and Family Services
Park, on the corner of Pultney and Australia Day Festival. on 9793 2155.
Foster streets, Dandenong, on Sunday
26 January 2020.
www.greaterdandenong.com16 Council News
Drum Theatre delivers Carmen
smashing season
► Watch a children’s favourite book
come to life as Andy and Terry hit the
stage for the 91 Storey Treehouse
► Perennial music theatre favourites
Michael Cormack and Rachel Beck
reunite for You and I, 20 years on
from Beauty and the Beast
► Australian singer and Eurovision
performer Isaiah Firebrace will bring
his show, including new music, to
Dandenong, with workshops for young
indigenous performers to share their
stories in song The Sapphires
► See the story of The Sapphires in this
Isaiah Firebrace
intimate telling of one of this country’s
most loved musical tales Other productions include
Dandenong’s iconic Drum Theatre ► Our renowned Encore Season returns family-friendly tales, an
has put together a huge season of with an expanded program of 10
entertainment for theatre lovers shows throughout the year, with more
intimate cabaret show,
in 2020. music, laughs, memories and even a 3D digital animation
ballet for our 2020 audiences.
Whether you are looking for laughs, melded with live
great music, beautiful dance or
intriguing stories, there is something for
movement, classic ballet
everyone at the Drum. and engaging theatre and
Highlights include: drama stories.
► Experience John Bell’s eye-popping Drum Theatre’s 2020 season is full
production of Carmen by Opera of heart and will help local audiences
Australia, with our own community share in world-class experiences with
choir taking the stage many ways to get directly involved. Our
► Laugh along with the Melbourne new subscription packages will make it
International Comedy Festival easy for you and your friends to bundle
Roadshow, featuring four comedians your favourite shows across the year
and an MC from the world-renowned and save money.
festival’s 2020 line-up
Visit drumtheatre.com.au to
► Share the unpredictable journey of
see the full program and be
three young people as their stories
the first to find out when
go viral in MTC’s production of
tickets go on sale.
SLAP. BANG. KISS. by the award-
winning playwright Dan Giovannoni
SLAP. BANG. KISS.
www.greaterdandenong.comCommunity Calendar Council News 17
Spirit of Enterprise
9 by 5
Enjoy some great art
while shopping for a
A project celebrating the history of The Spirit of Enterprise Project started
unique Christmas gift at
migration in Greater Dandenong is in 2008 as a volunteer history project
the 9 by 5 Exhibition at Walker
being shared with the world. celebrating the Enterprise Migrant
Street Gallery and Arts Centre.
Hostel in Springvale. It has since grown
A jury of international to include a trail of significant sites The 9 by 5 format is a nationally
which acknowledge the important recognised event that celebrates
judges recognised the contribution Springvale made to the diversity within the arts community.
importance of the Spirit settlement of migrants and refugees. The long-standing exhibition
of Enterprise Project. It On the back of the award,
commemorates the original 9 by
5 Exhibition held in Melbourne in
was named a winner at representatives from UCLG held their
1889, featuring the work of Tom
first Australian workshop in Greater
the United Cities and Dandenong, where they discussed how
Roberts, Charles Conder, Arthur
Streeton and Frederick McCubbin
Local Government (UCLG) culture contributes to sustainable cities.
painted on cigar box lids.
Awards in Mexico City and Visit enterprisehostel.org for Artists from around
recently a report published more information about the
Enterprise Project. Australia present
in multiple languages
their work on canvas
shared the project with a
measuring nine inches
worldwide audience.
by five inches and each
piece is available to
Artistic opportunities piece to permanently adorn a prominent
location within the precinct. purchase.
Council proudly celebrates the The opportunity to deliver a major 9 by 5 will be on display at Walker
vibrant arts scene in Greater artwork for display is open to Street Gallery, corner Walker and
Dandenong and is always looking experienced artists identifying as Robinson streets, Dandenong,
for ways to encourage artistic and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. from Thursday 5 December to
cultural pursuits. Saturday 21 December.
This opportunity calls for someone who
In 2020 Council will continue to can translate local cultural knowledge
offer its Artist in Residency Program, into a meaningful piece of art. Visit greaterdandenong.
opportunities for artists to facilitate com/arts for more
community programs as well as call information.
Visit greaterdandenong.com/
outs for exhibitions at its many different
arts for more information
arts venues.
about the new expression
With the creation of the new Springvale of interest as well as other
Community Precinct, Council is seeking opportunities for local artists.
expressions of interest for a public art
www.greaterdandenong.com18 Council News
2019 Year in Review
January C May
Greater Dandenong came Council celebrated the
together to celebrate Australia volunteers who help keep our
Day at Dandenong Park. Ten community running during National
individuals were recognised for their Volunteer Week. Council has more
services to the community via the than 200 volunteers working across
Greater Dandenong Australia Day 15 different programs and could
Awards, including Citizen of the Year not run many services without
Wicki Vikramasingham and Young their support.
Leader of the Year Prachi Rane.
March
The She art exhibition returned to
Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre for
the 21st year. Staged to coincide with
Wicki Vikramasingham International Women’s Day She featured
emerging female artists embarking on
careers after study.
February
A Re-use and Recycle Drop-off Day was
held at Greaves Reserve in Dandenong,
giving residents another way to reduce
waste going to landfill. The free event
June
collected unwanted electrical and Words took centre stage as Greater
household goods and gave good quality Dandenong celebrated the Emerging
items to charity while recycling as much Writers’ Festival with a series of
as possible. workshops and performances on
22 June. Participants explored writing
fiction, creating a web series, writing
zines and spoken word performances.
April
The inaugural Dandy Con
Comic Festival attracted a
large crowd to Harmony Square.
Many people came in costumes
to enjoy the Fandoms, cosplay
competitions, workshops,
exhibitions and comic stalls.
www.greaterdandenong.comCouncil News 19
September
Children were celebrated as the eighth
20
annual Greater Dandenong Children’s
Festival launched. The outer space
themed program included the festival’s
headline event The Little Day Out at
Ross Reserve.
July
About 40,000 people
19
celebrated winter at the seventh
annual Springvale Snow Fest. The
event was recognised as the Best
Community Event at the Australian
Event Awards for bringing the
snowfields to the suburbs.
October
Short Cuts Film Festival
brought a world of entertainment to
the big screen at Drum Theatre. The
popular festival celebrated its fourth
year in front of a sell-out audience.
November
Hundreds of people hit the
pavement in support of
Council’s annual Walk Against
Family Violence. Sonya Kilkenny MP
August joined author and domestic violence
survivor Susan Berg in addressing
Cultural Threads returned to Greater the crowd which gathered in
Dandenong for the third time. The Harmony Square after the walk.
program of exhibitions and workshops
encouraged participants to use textiles
as a way to connect with one another,
trade skills and share stories.
www.greaterdandenong.com20 Council News
As summer hits Greater Dandenong
Safety in the
many residents head to public pools
and waterways to keep cool.
Not all members of the Greater Dandenong
splash zone
community have had the opportunity to
develop swimming and water safety skills, but it
is never too late to develop these important life skills.
Our city is home to two public pools,
Dandenong Oasis and Noble Park
Aquatic Centre (NPAC), which offer
a range of swimming programs for
people of all ages.
Nationally accredited swim teachers provide regular
feedback on students’ progress, and as an added benefit
students have full access to pools and water play areas
outside of lesson times.
Even if you are not taking lessons, a visit to the public
pool can help increase confidence while swimming in an
environment supervised by lifeguards.
A subsidised VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program will run at
both local pools, offering five 30-minute lessons over one
week for just $30.
The program offers lessons in swimming basics and water
safety instruction for children aged four years and above.
Enrolments are now open for the January program.
Staying safe by the water is everyone’s responsibility.
Never leave your child unattended and remember parents
supervise, lifeguards save lives.
Visit dandenongoasis.com.au or
nobleparkaquaticcentre.com.au for more
information.
Staying safe in the heat
With temperatures on the rise, it is Here are some tips to stay healthy on ► Ifyou must go out wear a hat and
important to stay safe and hydrated days of extreme heat: sunscreen, and take a bottle of
in summer’s soaring heat. ► Stay
water with you
hydrated – even if you don’t
A heatwave over a period of days or feel thirsty make sure you drink ► Check in on others – including
even a single day of extreme heat can plenty of water neighbours, the elderly, people with
be dangerous, especially to those ► Never
a medical condition, and don’t forget
leave children, adults or pets
aged over 65, children and babies, your pets.
in cars – the temperature can double
and those who suffer from chronic
in just minutes
medical conditions. Visit emergencyprepare.com.
► Keep cool – seek out air-conditioned
Heat kills more Australians than any au/heatwave for more tips on
buildings, draw your blinds, use a staying healthy in the heat.
other natural disaster and Council
fan, and dress in light, loose clothing
would like to remind residents to
look after themselves and to keep an ► Planahead by keeping an eye on the
eye on vulnerable family, friends and forecast and stay indoors during the
neighbours this summer. hottest part of the day
www.greaterdandenong.comBusiness Council News 21
Night market is coming Dandenong Market
Trading Hours
Dandenong Market is well known Dandenong’s culinary scene, and enjoy
for its amazing street food offerings, some roving artists, street theatre and
so January will turn into a night cultural performances as well.
festival inspired by Asia’s famous
The first market will be held on Thursday
outdoor markets.
9 January, and will run until the end of
Over four Thursdays in January the month.
the Market will celebrate balmy summer
days by opening from 4.30pm–9.30pm. Visit dandenongmarket.com.au
for more information. Tuesday 17 December 7am to 4pm
Celebrate the diverse patchwork
of nationalities that contribute to Wednesday 18 December CLOSED
Thursday 19 December CLOSED
Friday 20 December 7am to 4pm
Saturday 21 December 7am to 4pm
Sunday 22 December 9am to 4pm
Monday 23 December CLOSED
Tuesday 24 December 7am to 4pm
Wednesday 25 December CLOSED
Thursday 26 December CLOSED
Friday 27 December 7am to 4pm
Saturday 28 December 7am to 4pm
Sunday 29 December 9am to 4pm
Monday 30 December CLOSED
Tuesday 31 December 7am to 4pm
Wednesday 1 January CLOSED
2020 Greater
Dandenong Business Santa’s coming
Program set to inspire
Greater Dandenong Business is
to the Market
busy planning the training calendar The festive season is
for 2020. We have some exciting around the corner and
opportunities for our business Dandenong Market is busy
community to keep in mind including: preparing an exciting array
February 19 – discover how to create of festivities that will include the
a better mindful workplace with a arrival of Santa himself.
leading voice in Australia, not for profit The build up to Christmas is an exciting
organisation, Smiling Mind. time of year for children and adults
March 18 – learn about Social alike, but there’s one person everyone’s
Enterprises and hear from a successful waiting for. Santa will take up his seat
venture in the form of Simon Griffiths, on Tuesday 10 December ready to
Founder of Who Gives a Crap. meet with his biggest fans every Market
day until Christmas Eve between 11am
April 22 – listen to the wonderful and 3pm.
Carolyn Creswick tell her story about
Santa has a free gift for all children This year, Dandenong Market
creating her food manufacturing
who meet with him. So, make your will be catering for children
business Carmen’s Fine Foods.
way down and grab a photo with him. with special needs wishing
Additionally, children will be invited to to visit Santa at a quieter
Tickets coming soon – time. Contact the Market
post their Christmas list to him with a
keep an eye on our website Management office on
specially designated letterbox at the
greaterdandenong.com/ 9701 3850 for further details.
Market. Those who include a self-
businessworkshops
addressed envelope will receive a reply.
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Keep on Recycling!
It’s business as usual at the City of
Greater Dandenong when it comes to
recycling. The recent announcement
that recycle provider SKM has
ceased collecting recyclable
household goods has not affected
the City of Greater Dandenong. Top tips for recycling: St Paul’s Spectacular
Currently all of Council’s recyclables The City of Greater Dandenong
✔ Never place recycling in
are processed by Polytrade. Band recently performed with the
plastic bags
All your waste including paper, glass, Australian Welsh Male Choir at St
✔ Use a tub to transfer your
plastics and other recyclables collected Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne.
recyclables to the recycle bin
from Greater Dandenong are continuing This follows a number of high profiled
to be recycled. ✔ Always empty the contents of
performances including the State
your containers before placing Remembrance Service of the
It’s important that we all remain mindful
them in the recycle bin Victorian RSL.
of the environment when discarding
our waste. Simple measures such as ✔ Flatten boxes, cans and plastic
The City of Greater Dandenong Band
placing glass jars, plastic bottles, cans, bottles is one of Melbourne’s premier brass
containers and loose cardboard into bands. The current Dandenong Band
✔ Keep polystyrene foam and
your recycle bins minimises the amount was formed in 1957 and has a long
broken glass out of recycling
of waste that gets sent to landfill. and established history of celebrating
✔ Soft plastics such as bags,
Council supplies residents with a yellow music and the arts in Greater
plastic wrap and food packets Dandenong and the surrounding areas.
lid recycle bin, which is collected
don’t belong in recycling
fortnightly, so be mindful of placing
objects in the correct bin. Residents ✔ Recycling isn’t just confined For more details about the
are reminded to place their bins on to the kitchen – the bathroom band and a list of upcoming
the nature strip the night before their and laundry are just as rich performances visit
collection is due to avoid being missed in recyclables dandenongband.org.au
by the waste truck.
Immunisation Timetable – December 2019
Date Time Location
Monday 2 December 4pm–6.30pm Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 18 Grace Park Avenue, Springvale
Tuesday 10 December 10am–11.45am Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Wednesday 11 December 4pm–6.30pm
(enter via Harmony Square)
Monday 16 December 4.30pm–6pm Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Saturday 21 December 10am–11.45am
(enter via Harmony Square)
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Saturday 22 December 10am–11.45am
(enter via Harmony Square)
Immunisation Timetable – January 2020
Date Time Location
Monday 6 January 4pm–6pm Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 18 Grace Park Avenue, Springvale
Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Wednesday 8 January 3.30pm-6pm
(enter via Harmony Square)
Tuesday 14 January 10am–11.45am Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park
Monday 20 January 4pm–6pm Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North
Tuesday 21 January 10am–11.30am
(BJ Powell Reserve)
Wednesday 22 January 10am–12pm Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 18 Grace Park Avenue, Springvale
www.greaterdandenong.comCommunity Council News 23
Dandenong …bringing the
community
Urban Garden together
A community grant will support the
continuing transformation of formerly
vacant site in central Dandenong.
The Dandenong Urban Garden, on
the corner of Halpin Way and Thomas
Street, Dandenong, will continue to
change lives thanks to a $15,000 grant
from resource and water management
company Suez.
The garden has been “Students will benefit through
constructed by TRY hands-on building and construction “The garden has the potential to be a
experience in creating furniture, garden vibrant community hub, with a whole
Australia through their beds and converting shipping containers range of sustainability, gardening,
TRY Build program. into teaching hubs and storage, with the cooking and social opportunities for
broader benefits enjoyed by the local people of all ages and backgrounds,”
TRY Australia General Manager – community,” Mr Fronhert said. Mr Bryant said.
Manufacturing and Enterprises,
Suez State General Manager Victoria “It is wonderful to see the integration of
Bradley Fronhert said the garden
Nathaniel Bryant recently visited the site smart and sustainable water and waste
would empower the Dandenong
to see how it was progressing. management techniques on site, and
community and provide opportunities
for disadvantaged people. the focus on bringing the community
together to learn and grow.”
Greater Dandenong Living
Treasure Peter Jabbour OAM
has been awarded his Bachelor
of Laws as a mature aged
student.
The City of Greater Dandenong
would like to congratulate Peter on
this fantastic achievement. Peter
has dedicated much of his life to
giving back to the local community.
He is well known for his charity
work and for funding the Australian
Arab Multicultural Association – a
Masters’ international success non-political and non-religious
group known for advocating for
migrants and helping them settle
Players from the Greater Dandenong The players range in age from 50 to 80 successfully in Australia.
Warriors Hockey Club are showing years, and show that age is no barrier
that you are never too old to achieve to physical activity. Their attitude to
great things on the sporting pitch. sport ties in perfectly with Council’s
Make Your Move campaign, which
Sixteen past and present Warriors
encourages people from all walks of life
returned from a master’s hockey tour
to get active.
to England earlier in the year, where
they were hosted by one of the United Family and friends travelled with the
Kingdom’s biggest hockey clubs, team to cheer them on, but this is not
Eastcote HC in Middlesex. the first time the Warriors have taken
their skills on the road. The master’s
The team came home with the
team has previously toured to
silverware after winning the Triangular
Singapore, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Hockey Tournament against Eastcote
and Surrey’s Wallington Hockey Club.
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