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S P R I NG 2 02 0 Hot meals for those in need Revitalising Stamford Park Staying connected during isolation Netball Centre’s $15 million expansion
CONTENTS Mayor’s Message
4
Budget to the rescue
Investing in recovery
7 Welcome to the Spring edition of Knox While we don’t like to think about it that
Staying connected News. At this point in the year, the much, waste management is an important
Reducing loneliness residents and businesses of our state aspect of a liveable city. Read about how
and isolation must be wondering what else 2020 can the Knox Transfer Station is employing
throw at them. groundbreaking technology to ensure safer
and more effective waste processing.
I am incredibly proud of the fortitude and
10 resilience shown by so many in Knox as
they’ve stared down the fear and uncertainty
of living through the COVID-19 pandemic
This edition finds us once again facing
tightened COVID-19 restrictions, but
nevertheless able to celebrate community
Putting out fires
while trying to hold down jobs, guide their through the many events and programs
Processing hard children through remote learning and keep that have gone online. Stringybark
waste safely businesses afloat. I’m heartened by the Festival has always been a tribute to our
generosity extended to the vulnerable and environmentally conscious community,
elderly in the community, and those who are and this year our virtual program will bring
15 really struggling to make ends meet.
The recently approved Knox Budget provides
that spirit to your own backyard.
Thank you, Knox, for your strength and
Your Councillors immediate relief for those who need it resolve through some very tough times.
most, and delivers ongoing assistance to I know we can get through this together.
support the recovery of our local economy. Stay well and be kind to yourselves and
We have worked hard to ensure the budget each other.
addresses the most immediate needs while
also securing important, long-term projects Cr Nicole Seymour,
for the benefit of our community. We’ve also Mayor, Knox City Council
broadened our payment assistance facilities
in recognition of the increased number of
households and businesses who are doing
it tough.
In this edition we feature a number of
Cover photo
improvements to look forward to, including
Shirley Colnin, participant in Council’s upgrades at Knox Leisureworks, the Regional
social support program Netball Centre and Marie Wallace Reserve
and Pavilion. We are working hard to improve
Knox City Council and preserve our city’s fantastic facilities and
511 Burwood Highway attractions, keeping local trades in business
Wantirna South VIC 3152 and ensuring there are plenty of places to
explore when restrictions allow.
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2 Knox News — Spring 2020
Supporting
those in need
Foothills Community Care has been “Some of the regulars are at home isolating, Foothills received a Hot Meals for Vulnerable
serving hot meals to those in need for but we’re seeing a new group of people – Families Grant from Council, which will
nearly two decades but the last two those who have recently lost their jobs and provide sustained funding over a period of
months have seen a surge in demand, the aren’t eligible for Job Keeper, Job Seeker time to support ongoing service delivery.
likes of which the service has never seen. or other government payments.”
In addition to this, the Supporting Local
Foothills Community Care is one of many A dozen drivers go out three times a week Services Fund is a new, one-off community
local service providers receiving extra to deliver the meals. For some recipients, this grant created under Council’s COVID-19
funding from Council to support the might be the only person they see in a week. Community and Business Support Package.
increased number of people facing hardship The fund supports local service providers,
“Many people feel shame asking for help, or
as a result of COVID-19. based in Knox or providing services and
they don’t know where to go,” Stephen says.
support to Knox residents, to address local
CEO Stephen Barrington said the service
“Our philosophy is to serve the community community priorities that have arisen as a
needs all the help it can get to meet the
with compassion, kindness and generosity, result of the pandemic.
increased need.
and not to be led by fear. There is so much
“In a normal year we would expect to provide fear in the community at the moment.”
about 9,000 meals. In the last 16 weeks alone,
we’ve provided 10,000 meals. We expect this
Community service providers like Foothills For more information on Council
generally rely on grants, donations and grants for service providers and
level of demand to continue for the next 18
fundraising to drive revenue. community organisations, visit
months,” he said.
The pandemic has placed many local knox.vic.gov.au/grants or call
The clientele are changing too – there are
services under extreme pressure. Council the Community Partnerships
many more families and households slipping
has responded by creating new grants
through the cracks. Team on 9298 8000.
programs to support these organisations
“We provide outreach for people who’ve been to increase services.
through some kind of trauma in their life who
need a little extra support,” says Stephen.
3
Budget to drive
local recovery
Construction projects funded in Council’s “This underlines the importance of Council “Budget has also been included for the design
2020-21 budget will create almost 700 jobs maintaining its long-term focus on community of future upgrades to Fairpark Reserve and
and deliver $254 million in benefit for an aspirations and continuing to invest for the Knox Regional Netball Centre,” she says.
investment of $114 million. future of our city.
Recognising the unprecedented impact of
Knox Mayor Cr Nicole Seymour says Council’s “At a time when we are limited to rediscovering COVID-19, the budget includes $3 million
capital program will provide a critical stimulus our own backyard, we are investing $19 for a range of relief measures and resources
for the local economy. million to improve our parks and reserves to support recovery of the local community
and upgrade playgrounds and public toilet and economy.
“This budget needed to strike a careful
facilities.
balance between maintaining our core “Many people in our community are facing
services, supporting the people in most “We’ll also spend $5 million creating wetlands hardship for the first time,” says Cr Seymour.
need and setting us up to recover from the in Egan Lee Reserve and Koolunga Reserve,
“The budget provides funding to assist
pandemic,” says Cr Seymour. and planting trees along road and creek
welfare agencies to deliver crisis relief
corridors.
“For every dollar we invest there are flow- including hot meals, showers and laundry
on effects to the supply chain that provide “Our sports groups will also benefit from facilities. It also increases funding for local
a direct boost to the economy. Economic $20 million in upgrades to deliver new services to support people experiencing
modelling has assessed the benefits from basketball courts at Knox Regional Sports mental health issues, family violence,
Council’s capital program to be more than Park, new clubroom facilities at Gilbert financial hardship and social isolation.
double our investment.” Park, sportsground upgrades at Knox Park
and Templeton Reserve and sports lighting
upgrades at many of our facilities.
“For every dollar we invest there are flow-on
effects to the supply chain that provide a direct
boost to the economy.”
We’re investing in public infrastructure
like these modular change rooms to
support participation in sport
4 Knox News — Spring 2020
“Businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Supporting our business community to get back
Our retail activation
on its feet will be important for local jobs and will strategy will encourage
everyone to shop locally
have many positive social outcomes.”
“Businesses have been hit hard by the “Our community groups will play a critical role “These are desperate times for some people
pandemic. Supporting our business in bringing our community back together. in our community but not all of us. The
community to get back on its feet will be In addition to our investment in community overwhelming majority of us are still employed
important for local jobs and will have many facilities like Carrington Park Senior Citizens and many of our local businesses are still
positive social outcomes. Centre the budget includes $800,000 to thriving,” she says.
support community groups.
“The budget includes $450,000 for mentoring Rates will increase by 2% to fund relief and
support and tailored legal, tax and financial “We’ve expanded our grants program including recovery measures in addition to essential
advice to help businesses keep staff on, the Community Development Fund to support services and construction activity.
improve cash flow and plan for the future. community groups to reconnect and initiate
“This modest increase is less than the cost
recovery projects.
“It includes help for businesses to optimise of providing relief where it is needed most
their digital marketing skills and grants to “We’ve waived leasing and hire fees for not-for- but it helps fund a carefully developed plan
enhance eCommerce capability. profit groups using council facilities until 30 that still enables us to provide the services
September, and we’re giving $1000 to those and facilities that keep our community alive
“Business support grants will help stimulate
groups to assist with facility operating costs and support our local businesses to not only
local manufacturing and creative industries,
such as utilities. survive but thrive, and keep local people
and a retail activation strategy will encourage
employed,” says Cr Seymour.
everyone to shop locally. “Our strong record of responsible financial
management sees Council well-positioned to
respond where support is needed most.
Council
Elections
24 October 2020
by postal vote
Voting is compulsory. You must
enrol to vote by 28 August
Note: Those over 70 are now
required to vote
For more information
knox.vic.gov.au/elections
5
Where history
meets nature
An artist’s impression of the play
space at Stamford Park
The large open space adjoining the
historic Stamford Park Homestead is
region. It was faithfully restored last year
and expanded to include a restaurant and
Stamford Park is one
set to become an attraction for function spaces. of the last historically
generations to come.
The surrounding parkland, set on 45 significant 19th
Works include an adventure playground with
a flying fox, fitness equipment, pathways,
hectares, will provide abundant natural
habitat for birds and wildlife – including
century homesteads
landscaping and picnic spaces. a platypus colony. in the region. It was
The many new features will include walking Accessibility has been front of mind during faithfully restored last
and cycling trails, boardwalks and viewing design so that visitors of all abilities can
platforms, public art, adventure play space, enjoy the facilities and views on offer. year and expanded to
gardens, expanded wetlands and habitats for
Council funded the design and construction include a restaurant
birds and wildlife.
of the new parklands through the sale of a and function spaces.
Stamford Park is one of the last historically parcel of land to a private developer for a
significant 19th century homesteads in the housing estate.
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6 Knox News — Spring 2020
Shirley lives independently and stays
connected to her friends with Council’s help
Staying
connected
Council has had to find new ways to Knox resident Shirley Colnin, 97, has been
help older residents stay connected involved in the program for seven years. If you or someone you know is over
during the pandemic. “The people who run the program are just so 65 and needs help to remain living
caring and lovely – they’re there to help you. independently at home during
Bus trips to the community centre to meet
I’ve made some great friends. I couldn’t ask
up with others for activities and outings have the pandemic, contact My Aged
for a better bunch.”
given way to fortnightly phone conference Care on 1800 200 422 and ask
calls with four friends at a time. Two staff “People are living longer now, but many of my
for a referral to the Knox Regional
facilitate the call, telling jokes and chatting friends and family are gone. I like to be social,
about the week. and I really enjoy the company. When I tell Assessment Service team.
friends who live in other districts about the
On alternating weeks, staff visit residents
service, they think it’s terrific.”
at home, stopping for a friendly chat at a
distance in the driveway. The regular weekly contact is an essential
social support service for keeping older
Residents also receive activity packs themed
people mentally and physically active and
around baking, craft, flower arranging and
connected, and reducing loneliness and
gardening. The packs contain crossword
isolation.
books, toilet paper, cupcake mixes, small
novelty gifts and stationery.
“The people who run
the program are just
so caring and lovely –
they’re there to help
Residents receive activity packs
you. I couldn’t ask for themed around gardening
a better bunch.”
7
Timely facelift
for Leisureworks The Leisureworks pool has
been emptied and repainted
Council has taken advantage of the forced room has been renovated including floors, Changes at Leisureworks will include
closure of Knox Leisureworks to bring painting and partitions. installing LED lighting and solar panels,
forward planned renewal works. upgrading heating and cooling systems,
Works have been undertaken to improve air
improving pool pumps and using pool
The 50-metre pool has been emptied and circulation and upgrade plant rooms so as to
blankets for heat retention to reduce
repainted, along with the interior of the provide an improved customer experience.
energy usage.
building. A non-slip epoxy coating will
Knox Leisureworks is also among five
increase safety on the concourse, while the Leisureworks visitors and members can
large-scale council facilities to undergo
water slide, frog slide and leisure pool play look forward to enjoying these improvements
energy efficiency upgrades to reduce
features have all undergone maintenance. when COVID-19 restrictions allow facilities to
carbon emissions, benefiting the
safely reopen.
New change rooms have been installed near environment and saving operational costs.
the warm water pool and the family change
Register
your pool
or spa
Deadline extended to 1 November
Register now: knox.vic.gov.au/pools
8 Knox News — Spring 2020
Talking a
big game
An artist’s impression of the new
Knox Regional Netball Centre
Knox Regional Netball Centre will be The upgrade will also enable the Association The upgrade will achieve a four-star
expanded to accommodate an expected to expand elite pathways programs and energy rating using solar power, recycled
increase of 1,000 players over the next increase participation opportunities for materials, natural light and rain water
15 years. males, younger participants and players retention systems incorporated into the
with a disability. landscape design.
The Mountain District Netball Association
has seen consistent growth across all age The $15 million project will deliver two new The project is funded by Council, with a
categories, with more than 40 new teams indoor courts, change rooms, function $4 million contribution from the Australian
joining the association over the past five years. rooms and observation deck, along with 180 Government. A funding application has also
extra parking bays and plenty of sheltered been made to the Victorian Government.
Last year 180 games were cancelled due to
walkways and seating for the outdoor space. The outcome of this was not known at the
inclement weather. The planned upgrade will
time of going to print. The upgrades are
double the number of indoor courts, allowing The existing stadium will be expanded
expected to be completed within two years.
more games and training sessions to be held and refurbished, improving accessibility,
all year round. spectator comfort, umpire facilities, first aid,
administration areas and storage.
Fast facts
More than
200 teams play at
the centre every
Saturday
6,000 players use the
centre weekly
Netball
registrations
increased
The Knox Regional Netball Centre
is set to be transformed
5.8%
in 2018
9
Stopping fires
in their tracks
Unwanted items are processed at Knox Transfer Station
to recover recyclable material and reduce waste
Everyday household items like the KTS Recycling, which operates Knox “We can all help by minimising our waste and
humble battery can pose a significant Transfer Station, has been working with being careful not to dispose of flammable
environmental risk if disposed of Council, EPA Victoria and the CFA to items. Common household items that pose
incorrectly. review recent fire incidents and implement a fire risk include gas bottles, batteries in
improvements that reduce the likelihood cordless power tools and laptop computers,”
Every year Knox residents dispose of
of ignition, limit the spread of any fire and says Michael.
more than 7,000 tonnes of hard rubbish.
improve fire management capability at
“Power tools and laptop computers can be
Unwanted items are processed at Knox the site.
disposed of free at Knox Transfer Station, or
Transfer Station to recover as much
KTS Recycling Project Manager Michael placed out with other e-waste in a separate
recyclable material as possible and reduce
Strickland says an important part of pile to the rest of your hard rubbish, ready
the volume of waste going to landfill.
managing risks associated with recycling for collection.
Processing this material locally creates jobs processes is community education about
“New fire suppression equipment including
and keeps costs down for the community the dangers posed by incorrectly disposing
two 50,000-litre firefighting water tanks has
but there is an inherent risk of fire. of prohibited items in hard rubbish.
helped contain fire incidents more quickly.
Every year Knox
residents dispose
of more than 7,000
tonnes of hard rubbish.
Unwanted items are
processed at Knox
Transfer Station to
recover as much
recyclable material as
possible and reduce
the volume of waste
going to landfill.
10 Knox News — Spring 2020And we have someone dedicated full time
to monitoring our processing area to spot
“We are continually investing in technology,
equipment and the skills of our staff to
“We are continually
any potential ignitions” he said. employ the latest innovations in recycling investing in technology,
KTS Recycling is also working with
processes and fire technology to assist
us in safely recovering these resources
equipment and the
another local Knox business to develop an
automated water cannon that uses thermal
rather than sending them to landfill.” skills of our staff to
imaging to detect hot spots and quickly Knox residents get two hard waste employ the latest
cool them before they develop into fire. collections each year. For information
about how to safely and responsibly innovations in
“Recovering metal from items such
as mattresses has a higher fire risk,”
dispose of unwanted items go to our recycling processes
website knox.vic.gov.au/waste
says Michael. and fire technology”
What you CAN’T put out for
hard waste collection
building, demolition or asbestos, oil, gas bottles,
renovation materials paint, liquids, fuel containers,
including toilets, baths, chemical or Gyprock, cement
and spa baths hazardous waste sheet or plaster
soil, bricks, concrete,
gates, fencing, tyres, or car parts
sand, dirt, rubble or
trellis or pallets of any kind
roof or ceramic tiles
car
household rubbish commercial
batteries
or recyclables waste
green waste, except tree For more information on how to correctly dispose
stumps (max 1.5m long of waste, download the A-Z Guide to Waste and
and 30kg in weight) Recycling at knox.vic.gov.au/hardrubbish
11New lease on life Train Park is a much-loved
for iconic park
destination for Knox families
Families and sporting clubs alike will New rubber surfaces will be installed to players per side, will be converted into an
benefit from upgrade projects coming to improve safety and additional picnic tables improved social room, providing clubs more
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park, enhancing and seating will allow more families to enjoy opportunities for fundraising and other events
the beloved Train Park and introducing a day at the Train Park. that can help them remain sustainable.
much-needed modular change rooms
The sports oval will also become the latest The rooms will also be more suited to host
for local teams.
Knox site to receive new modular change other community groups when not being
Upgrades to the iconic Train Park will rooms, to meet the needs of local clubs used by the tenant sporting clubs.
preserve the famous big red train, while and accommodate an increasing number
Council will provide more than $1.2 million
introducing a new ‘little red train’ for toddlers, of women and girls participating in
in funding to complete the upgrades,
additional swings and play equipment, community sport.
supported by a further $550,000 from the
enhanced timber play structure with climbing
The existing change rooms, which are Victorian Government and a contribution
ropes, a new sculptural nature play cubby
currently too small to host up to 25 from Bayswater Junior Football Club.
and sensory planting maze space.
Upgrades to the iconic
Train Park will preserve
the famous big red
train, while introducing
a new ‘little red train’
for toddlers, additional
swings and play
equipment, enhanced
timber play structure
with climbing ropes, a
new sculptural nature
play cubby and sensory
planting maze space.
12 Knox News — Spring 2020Saving
with solar
Council’s Solar Savers program is assisting David and his wife discovered that with state David said Solar Savers provided the
Knox households to save on power bills and federal government rebates, installing reassurance he needed to take the next
and help the environment by providing solar wasn’t going to be the huge outlay they step with solar.
trusted information and advice. thought it might be.
“You read a lot in the papers about shonky
Retiree David and his wife attended a Solar Solar Savers provides advice on whether operators who don’t install properly and
Savers seminar this year to find out how they solar energy is suitable for your property they never work and cost you a lot of
could reduce their energy costs and carbon and credible information to help navigate money,” he said.
footprint by maximising the benefits of solar. solar rebates. It connects you with reputable,
“But working with Council, I felt confident.
trusted installers who can discuss the finer
“We are trying to be a little more self- Solar Savers really gave us the leg up to
details of the system and arrange a quote.
sufficient. We’re always going to be make the decision and do it.”
producing some emissions, but I think if When you’re ready to proceed, Solar Savers
For more information about Solar Savers,
everyone tries to do their bit, that will help can assist you in applying for government
visit knox.vic.gov.au/solarsavers
for the future,” says David. rebates and loans, and the installer will
complete the process. At all times, Solar
Savers experts are on-hand to assist with
questions and resources.
Women
on the Go
28 August
Virtual business and careers expo
More info: knoxbix.com.au/events
13Exploring an
ancient culture Children at the kindergarten helped design
a mural depicting traditional Aboriginal stories
A colourful mural is the first thing the
children of Scoresby West Kindergarten
The kindergarten also features a bush tucker
garden which provides children and their “We learned about
usually notice. families with a unique opportunity to learn the Aboriginal flag:
about native flora and its uses.
This artwork was created by Wurundjeri
and Yorta Yorta woman and artist Simone “We teach the children about the traditional
red is for the soil
Thomson with the help of the children, who owners of the land our preschool is built on,” and the land, yellow
nominated their favourite characters from says educator Mandy O’Brien.
traditional Aboriginal stories, including
“They develop an awareness of Aboriginal
is the sun, and black
Tiddalick the frog, Bunjil the Eagle and the
Rainbow Serpent, to feature in the mural.
traditions, which we hope will give them a is for the people.”
lasting respect for their culture.”
It is a fun conversation starter, and is just Mason, Braxton and Jack
“Our hope is that incorporating cultural
one feature of the Council-run kindergarten’s
practices into the children’s daily learning
award winning program which promotes
will foster a mutual understanding and
understanding and respect for Aboriginal
respect they can take with them into their
culture.
wider lives,” says Mandy.
As part of the program, the children of
Thirty preschool families, three educators
Scoresby West Kindergarten learn about the
and three Aboriginal community members
traditions, stories and artwork of Aboriginal
helped to plan the program.
cultures, and are well-acquainted with the
Acknowledgement of Country.
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14 Knox News — Spring 2020Your Councillors
Mayor Deputy Mayor
Cr Jake Keogh
Nicole Seymour Marcia Timmers-Leitch
Dobson Ward
Tirhatuan Ward Collier Ward
0427 245 834 0428 162 218 0418 228 852
Thank you to Knox residents and businesses I’m pleased that our budget has enabled us During the COVID-19 restrictions we have
for your resilience throughout the pandemic. to maintain a robust capital works program, been busy enhancing public amenity
Separate to COVID-19, we have had several grants program and rates relief measures wherever we can. I’m pleased to see the
localised issues of importance that we for those doing it tough. Lockdown has results of the recent streetscaping and
continue to work through. We also have many highlighted the importance of our open carparking improvements at some of our key
achievements to celebrate. This would not spaces and I am excited to have secured shopping strips, including at Upper Ferntree
be possible without an engaged community funding for local facility improvements at Gully. This work is vital at a time when local
striving to improve Knox. Templeton, Wantirna and Milpera Reserves. traders need all the support they can get
from Council to boost the local economy.
Cr Darren Pearce Cr Tony Holland Cr John Mortimore
Taylor Ward Friberg Ward Chandler Ward
0402 780 950 0427 190 389 0402 780 942
Plans for the new dog park at Emerson Place I am excited about the recently commenced Residents of Chandler Ward continue to
Reserve, Rowville are nearing completion. works at the parkland adjacent to the historic embody the caring, friendly community that
Features include a fenced play space for Stamford Park homestead. With playspaces, makes this such a great place to live. But,
dogs, a separate area for small or quiet dogs walkways, viewing platforms and picnic good as our neighbourhood is, there is still
and a new carpark. Existing park amenities areas, this project promises to make nature room for improvement. Our parks and
such as the playground, basketball half court, accessible to all, and to become an unrivalled recreation reserves, bushland, historical sites
gym equipment and some open grassed open-space public attraction. and local villages are glowing with your
space will be retained. support. Thank you.
Cr Adam Gill Cr Lisa Cooper Cr Peter Lockwood
Dinsdale Ward Scott Ward Baird Ward
0439 650 260 0407 240 275 0419 970 565
I will not be a candidate in the upcoming COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our We have a new Blind Creek! It has been
council election. I want to take this community’s health, wellbeing and economy. daylighted and a real creek restored with lots
opportunity to express my thanks for the I have been working with Council on your of new vegetation – the wildlife is flocking
faith and trust that the people of Knox have behalf to adopt a range of relief measures as back. The water is flowing and the babbling
shown in me over the past 17 years. It has an initial response to lessen the impacts of brook effect is very soothing. It’s a great place
been an honour and privilege to serve the COVID-19 on our community. Some of these to walk and enjoy the new benches, and
community I love. I am humbled and grateful initiatives include rate support, food relief especially to take kids. They love it. It’s all part
for the opportunity to have been able to services, domestic violence, mental health and of the Fair Park Master Plan which has seen
make a contribution. Thank you, goodbye sleeping rough support services as well as a new playground built as well and will see a
and God bless you all. support to business and community groups. new pavilion for the sporting clubs and U3A.
15What’s on Registration essential for all events
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Virtual business and careers expo Contact: office@mdlc.com.au or 9758 7859
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TV & movies chat
Tuesday 18 August
10:30am–11:30am Live in Your Lounge Room
Meditation and Relaxation Unplugged music sessions streamed live on
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Every Tuesday until 15 September the Knox Arts & Events Facebook page.
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or 9764 1166
Kids Kreative
Chinese Cooking
with Oddie Conversation Café – Free, fun and creative online workshops
for kids – including storytelling, science
Tuesday 25 August practice your English skills experiments, arts and crafts, magic, dance
1:30pm–3:00pm Wednesdays and more.
Bookings: 9801 1895 or 6:00pm–7:00pm
More info: Knox Arts & Events
onh@netspace.net.au Contact: office@mdlc.com.au or 9758 7859 Facebook page
Council’s virtual events are recorded and conducted in line with social distancing and safety requirements.
Stringybark Festival 2020
Coming live to your backyard
Stringybark 2020 will feature virtual Sunday 18 October
programs with a focus on sustainability,
active play, nature and home-grown Virtual event:
creativity. Enjoy a range of presentations, Knox Arts and Events
cooking demonstrations, performances, Facebook page
kids’ craft and inspiring local stories from
the comfort of your own backyard.
Program and booking details coming soon:
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