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www.monash.vic.gov.au
June 2020
bulletin
Welcome back!
With the cautious easing at our libraries to assist in thank everyone for their patience
of COVID-19 restrictions, maintaining social distancing. and commitment during these
restrictions. It’s because of this
we can now welcome Hand sanitising stations have collective willingness to follow the
you back to our libraries, been set up, please make sure you government’s guidelines that we
community facilities and use them as you enter and exit. can move forward to getting back
halls, Monash Gallery of It’s important that anyone visiting
to as much normality as possible.
Art, our Monash Youth Council facilities and centres Please continue to do the right
Services and playspaces. follows the government guidelines thing by everyone, follow the
on social distancing and hygiene social distancing and hygiene
It will be great to see you again! to avoid the further spread of measures and let’s all work
COVID-19 and to keep you, your together to stay safe.
Restrictions are still in place
families and our staff safe.
around 1.5m social distancing
The government has flagged
and the number of people who We have continued to operate indoor fitness and recreation
are allowed in our libraries and our service counters at the Civic facilities will open from 22 June
other facilities at any one time Centre and Oakleigh and the if community transmission rates
and it’s important to continue Waste Transfer Station during the continue to be low.
safe hygiene practices. crisis with modifications in place,
and these will continue. More information as it
We’ve got signage in place to
comes to hand will be
help you understand what’s It has been a tough time for available on our website,
required and a concierge service the community and we want to social media and newsletters.
The Coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly changing situation and the information in
the June Bulletin is current at the time of going to print.
The best way to keep up-to-date about changes to our services is through:
www.monash.vic.gov.au Facebook @cityofmonash Twitter @MonashCouncil
FREEZE
on Councillor allowances
As a result of the significant coronavirus
financial impacts on the Monash
community, Council has determined that
there will not be an increase to Mayoral
ORC REDEVELOPMENT and Councillor allowances during the
2020/21 financial year and until such time
close to completion as Council resolves otherwise.
The $25million redevelopment of the Oakleigh Under the Local Government Act a Mayor and
Recreation Centre is in its final stages, with the Councillors are entitled to receive an allowance
centre due to reopen to the public in October. from the Council. Allowances are reviewed
annually.
The project includes construction of five new indoor
basketball courts, a larger gym with a number of smaller At its 26 May meeting, Council determined
rooms for fitness classes, and conversion of the previous that it would decline any increase set by the
basketball stadium to a state level gymnastics facility for government as a gesture of support for the
the Waverley Gymnastics Club. Monash community.
Work is currently underway on laying the floor for the five Council recognises the immediate impacts
basketball courts which will feature retractable seating of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Monash
for the main show court. The gymnasium, separate fitness community are severe, with the long-term
rooms and bathrooms are being completed. Reclaimed impacts still to be determined.
wood from the old basketball floor features in the gym and
reception counter. Work is progressing on the WGC facility Monash is home to many university students
with the mezzanine floor, providing a birds-eye view of the who are significantly impacted by this
facility, almost complete. pandemic. We have a high number of medical
staff, including nurses, who live and work in the
The redevelopment of ORC is an ambitious and important area and are on the frontline of this pandemic.
project for Council, one of the largest and most complex
undertaken given the challenges of the site which We are the second largest employer outside the
required a complete reorientation of the existing building. CBD with a thriving restaurant and café culture.
We know our many wonderful businesses are
The development will meet the growing needs of our struggling at this time.
community for local and regional basketball, volleyball,
futsal and other indoor sports and provide an impressive We have been there for our community in
gymnastic facility. The project builds on Council’s many ways, offering hardship relief and critical
commitment to a healthy and active Monash. help with other services and support as they
have been needed. This is another way to
Council is funding the project with contributions from the demonstrate that we understand the difficult
Waverley Gymnastics Club, and the Federal and State circumstances people are in and Council
governments (through Sports Recreation Victoria). believes it is appropriate any increase on
allowances are declined at this time.
Time lapse footage of the construction is available here:
www.oakleighrecreationcentre.com.au/News/ORC- Council’s Executive Leadership Team and
Redevelopment-Update Managers have also forgone any wage
9518 3555 increases for the 2020/21 financial year.
Monash Civic Centre Oakleigh Service Centre
We welcome your
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MESSAGE FROM Mayor Stuart James
It’s hard to believe that we are The last few weeks have seen us but we’re not out of the woods
already in June, halfway through re-open some of our facilities, yet. Whilst our health system is
this turbulent and challenging year. such as libraries, playspaces now better placed to deal with
Usually at this time we would be and community centres, and it COVID-19, we must realise that the
putting together our final budget has been wonderful to see you threat today is very much as real
after widespread community again. Whilst our libraries may as it was two months ago, and it
consultation. But this year, nothing have been closed to the public, is important that we not become
is as it usually is. We have heard, our staff were busy ensuring complacent.
very clearly, the feedback from our that when the time was right we
residents during this tough time. could reopen as soon as possible. We know many of you are
Like many organisations, we are Books have been cleaned and our struggling with the impacts of
working through how we can adjust facilities prepared with signage this crisis, including job losses and
our budget to reduce spending and guidelines to assist you with business pressures. I was proud
whilst also helping to ease the following the requirements set in that Council supported my motion
financial stresses that many are place by the State Government to decline any increase in Mayoral
feeling. It is not the budget we had to reduce the spread of COVID-19. and Councillor allowances for
planned for a few months ago, We are following these guidelines the 2020/21 year, as a gesture of
but it is a realistic budget for the stringently, with social distancing support to our community. These
circumstances we are now in. We measures, sanitising stations and allowances are set by the State
will provide you with that draft a concierge service to ensure that Government, but our position
budget, and more information on everyone does the right thing. is that we will not accept that
what we are planning, in the next increase if allowed. Our Executive
issue of the Bulletin. We have been, and will be, Leadership Team and Managers
regularly cleaning our have also foregone any salary
playspaces too. I went increase for the next financial year.
out with our cleansing
crew, part of the As we move forward, please
Working for Victoria continue to stay safe, look after
team, while they each other and be proud, as I am,
cleaned the playspace of how we have all weathered this
at Warrawee Park crisis together so far.
(see pic). You can
If you’re interested in finding
read more about this
out more about what I’ve been
initiative below.
up to around our city, like my
We’ve all done a @crstuartjames or follow me on
terrific job in Monash @crstuartjames and join me on
to slow the spread the journey.
NEXT COUNCIL Meeting CLEANSING
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday boost for Monash
30 June from 7pm at the Monash Civic Centre (293
Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley). The meeting’s agenda Cleaning across Monash is being
will be published on Council’s website from 5.30pm on significantly boosted thanks to a State
Thursday 25 June. Monash residents and ratepayers Government program for councils.
can ask questions at the meeting, with questions to be
submitted to Council by 2pm on Tuesday 30 June. Council now has additional cleaning and disinfecting
regimes to what it is already undertaking, courtesy
Under the restrictions introduced by the State of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions as
Government to slow the spread of Coronavirus, Council part of the Working for Victoria scheme.
meetings will not be open to the public to attend.
However, the meeting remains a public meeting with The Visible Street Cleansing Blitz program provides
the community able to watch via our livestreaming 50 crew members working with our Council
service at webcast.monash.vic.gov.au teams to provide cleansing of high traffic areas
in Monash including shopping precincts, parks
During this time the Mayor will act as the representative and open areas. They will be out and about in
in reading out any public questions and providing a Monash in teams of five cleansing twice a day
response over the livestream. A written response will also between 7am and 6pm using eco-friendly and
be provided. non-hazardous products.
www.monash.vic.gov.au/meetings For more info: 9518 3555
9518 3555 www.monash.vic.gov.au/cleansing-blitz
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FOOD AND GARDEN NOMINATIONS OPEN
waste go together for Sir John Monash Awards
From July food scraps will be able to go in your We all know someone who is the first one
green waste bin - the same bin you use for grass to step forward when something needs
clippings and garden prunings. to be done. Who volunteers with a local
organisation or group and whose work makes
More than half the contents of Monash household a difference in the lives of other people.
general waste bins contain food and garden waste.
This waste goes to landfill where it breaks down It may be someone who volunteers for a charity, is
releasing methane gas, contributing to climate always lending a helping hand at a local sporting
change. By recycling your food waste you can club or someone who is an inspirational leader for
reduce the waste you send to landfill by up to 50 young people, women or older residents. We’ve seen
per cent and help protect the environment! many people step forward during the COVID-19
pandemic to help others in our community and we’d
If you have a green waste bin at home, you will love to hear their story.
receive a free 7-litre kitchen caddy (made of
100 per cent recycled plastic) and a welcome You can acknowledge the difference this person
pack. Once your caddy arrives, you can start makes to others in Monash by nominating them in
recycling food waste straight away. the Sir John Monash Awards.
Your caddy and welcome pack will be delivered in July. The eight categories in the Sir John Monash
Depending on your location, your delivery may not be Awards are:
scheduled until the last two weeks of July.
Multicultural Champion; Active Monash;
To avoid and reduce waste in Outstanding Advocate of People with Disabilities;
the first place, we’re providing Sustainability Leadership; Youth Leadership Award;
caddies that do not require Volunteer of the Year; Inspirational Women’s
liners. Collect food scraps Leadership and Positive Ageing Leadership.
loose or line your caddy with
One of the winners from all these categories will be
paper towel or compostable
named the Sir John Monash Award for Outstanding
liners that meet the Australian
Leadership winner.
Standards for compostability
Compostable
AS4736 – look for this logo. We’ve extended nominations until Sun 12 July.
AS 4736
For more info: To nominate: 9518 3619
www.monash.vic.gov.au/food-waste Elysia.Singam@monash.vic.gov.au
9518 3555 or April.Williams@monash.vic.gov.au www.monash.vic.gov.au/monash-awards
POOL REGISTRATION
time extension
Pool owners now have until 1 November
2020 to register their pools and spas
with Council.
The State Government has extended the
deadline by five months to acknowledge
increased pressures from the COVID-19
pandemic.
The government introduced new regulations
in December 2019 to make swimming pools
and spas safer and prevent young children
In addition, pool owners must have a registered
from drowning, requiring owners to register pools and
building surveyor or inspector certify the continuing
spas with a $79 fee.
compliance of their safety barrier every four years.
Once registration is complete, Council will inform
the pool owner of the date by which they must To register: www.monash.vic.gov.au/Building-
organise their first inspection and certification of Planning/Building/Swimming-Pools-Spas
their barrier – the deadline for owners to lodge their For more info: 9518 3555
first barrier certification will also be extended. mail@monash.vic.gov.au
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FURTHER
CONSULTATION
on cat curfew VIOLENT
Council will undertake further
behaviour is never ok
consultation on the introduction of a
night time cat curfew. What must it be like if your home
is not a safe place, but a place
In 2017, Council consulted on its Domestic
of fear, abuse and violence?
Animal Management (DAM) Plan 2017-
2021, and there was community support
for an education program outlining the At this time of COVID-19 social distancing, isolation and
benefits of keeping cats in at night. restrictions, being at home is not always the safest place for
those in our community who are at risk of family violence.
The curfew was to be introduced in
December 2020, giving cat owners three Some people may be experiencing abuse and control from a
years since Council’s initial decision to loved one or family member.
plan for the new requirement to keep their
Council is supporting the Together for Respect at Home social
cat inside at night. With the COVID-19
media campaign, championing messages of respect, gender
pandemic, an extension was considered by
equity and prevention of violence against women.
Council at the May 2020 Council meeting
with the new introduction date proposed to Stress, anxiety and frustration are all normal responses during
be April 2021, to coincide with the annual this pandemic, however they are never an excuse for violence.
registration process for pets. All people deserve to live free from fear and family violence
and #TogetherForRespectAtHome is asking us to choose
Council has now determined to hold off
kindness, compassion and respect while we get through this
on the introduction of the curfew until
crisis together.
April 2021 and in the interim believes it
is important to further consult with the Everyone has the right to feel safe and be respected in their
community, including affected registered own home. Whatever the circumstances, there is never an
cat owners, inviting their feedback on the excuse for violent behaviour resulting in physical, emotional,
introduction of a cat curfew. financial or sexual abuse.
Nuisance and feral cats are a threat to Support services are always available and continue to operate
wildlife and native habitats in Monash and during COVID-19. Some even have alternative ways to make
it’s important that birds and wildlife are contact, such as webchat or an email back service to protect
protected. those reporting violent behaviour.
What Council is seeking with the possible Services that can help include:
introduction of any curfew is simply for cats
to be kept inside from sunset until sunrise. • 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
There is no requirement for people to do Options for accessibility and available in several languages
anything special other than keep their cat
• Safe Steps 24/7: 1800 015 188
inside, whether that be their house, garage
or shed, until morning. safesteps@safesteps.org.au
Further information on when the • For a specialist LGBTIQ family violence service: W|Respect
consultation will take place will be on 1800 542 847 www.withrespect.org.au
available on www.monash.vic.gov.au • Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS):
and in the Monash Bulletin.
9259 4200 or edvos@edvos.org.au
www.monash.vic.gov.au/cat-curfew
(Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm)
9518 3555
• For support for men: Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
• For confidential support for 5-25 year olds: Kids Helpline
1800 551 800.
If you are in immediate danger call: Police on 000.
If you are concerned about someone you know, further
information and advice available at:
www.dvrcv.org.au/help-advice/guide-for-families-friends-
and-neighbours
9518 3555 www.monash.vic.gov.au/prevent-violence
5YOUR Councillors
Highbury Road
You can contact
Blackburn Road
Warrigal Road
COUNCILLOR
Glen Waverley
Mount Waverley
Ward Ward Councillors via
phone or email.
NEWS Letters can be
Waverley Road
mailed to:
Springvale Road
Cr Rebecca
Ferntree Gully Road PO Box 1, Glen
Mulgrave Waverley 3150
Poath Road
Oakleigh
Ward Ward
Paterson
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North Road inc as
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Centre Road Police Road
In 2010, I was on maternity leave when mail arrived
from Monash Council advising me of a potential large
Glen Waverley Ward
development near me. Unhappy with the proposal, I worked
with my neighbours to advocate for changes. Fast forward to
2012 and that experience of being introduced to planning,
and working closely with community, saw me run for Council.
My focus was the liveability of our city, changes to reduce
the impact of developments, and retaining and increasing Cr Geoff Lake Cr Lynnette Saloumi
the tree canopy. I’m pleased Council has made huge strides 0411 645 281 0466 465 355
Geoff.Lake@ Lynnette.Saloumi@
in addressing these issues. Yes, we still have some way to go
monash.vic.gov.au monash.vic.gov.au
but these changes are significant. They include:
Reducing site coverage; increasing building setbacks;
greater restrictions around tree removals; focus on Mount Waverley Ward
prosecuting illegal tree removals; targeting 30% canopy
tree cover by 2030 (from 22%) and increasing street trees
in the city by more than 10%.
I'm also proud that after three years of lobbying for a
Headspace for young people, this support will be there
to help our community for generations. Some other
initiatives include: Cr Brian Little Cr Rebecca Paterson Cr MT Pang Tsoi
0407 878 033 0437 959 163 Deputy Mayor
» An optional additional hard waste collection Brian.Little@ Rebecca.Paterson@ 0466 465 376
» The introduction of a food waste service monash.vic.gov.au monash.vic.gov.au MTPang.Tsoi@
monash.vic.gov.au
» A new playground at Montpellier Estate and an almost
completed one at Electra Reserve
» An upgrade to Mt Waverley Community Centre, and a
new art gallery Track Gallery
Mulgrave Ward
» New bike paths. A synthetic pitch for Gardiner’s Reserve
» Designating Damper Creek and Valley Reserve as
conservation reserves.
I’ve loved being a Councillor and Mayor, I’ve enjoyed
helping people and meeting so many community members Cr Robert Davies Cr Paul Klisaris Cr Shane McCluskey
and I continue to be amazed by volunteers that are helping 0416 000 777 0412 516 026 0466 345 406
others. I’ve seen the beauty and connection in our city Robert.Davies@ Paul.Klisaris@ Shane.McCluskey@
monash.vic.gov.au monash.vic.gov.au monash.vic.gov.au
fostered through festivals and events.
As we approach October Council elections, please consider
running for Council. No special qualifications are needed,
just a passion for the Council and its community. The Oakleigh Ward
potential to impact others in a positive way is enormous.
To learn more, go to www.vlga.org.au They run regular
workshops, including many aimed at increasing the
participation of women, who represent 50% of the population
but at Monash make up only two of our 11 Councillors.
Cr Josh Fergeus Cr Stuart James Cr Theo Zographos
Thank you all for the opportunity to serve. I hope that some
0466 465 421 Mayor 0430 316 911
of our collective work has had a positive impact on you. Josh.Fergeus@ 9518 3524 / Theo.Zographos@
monash.vic.gov.au 0413 184 250 monash.vic.gov.au
0437 959 163 Rebecca.Paterson@monash.vic.gov.au Stuart.James@
6 monash.vic.gov.auHAVE YOUR SAY
Draft Active Monash Sports Club
DRAFT PLAYGROUND Development Framework
and playspace strategy We value our sports clubs in Monash and the work they
Council’s network of 136 playgrounds do within the community to stay active and socially
across the municipality provide so connected.
much more to children than being a The Active Monash Sports Club Framework has been developed
place to ‘play’. as a tool for clubs and Council to work together to achieve a
shared vision for community outcomes through sport.
Play provides children with physical,
cognitive and social development and The Framework is a proposed five-year program (2021-2026)
helps them in critical life skills such as that intends to build the capacity of community clubs to
risk taking, interacting with others, become more sustainable, inclusive and welcoming, as well as
imagination, socialising and self- achieve good governance and management.
expression. Playspaces are where children
learn, about themselves and others. Clubs achieve levels of accreditation, the highest being a
gold-level accreditation. Through the accreditation process
Council’s draft playground and playspace
Active Monash clubs will
strategy is an aspirational document that
have access to a range of
sets out a vision for a broad range of high
incentives and benefits. Have your say
quality, creative play opportunities for
The Draft Active Monash Sports
different age groups and abilities and We want to hear from Club Development Framework is
looks at identifying future demand for everyone who has an from Mon 1 June to Fri 10 July.
playspaces and potential gaps. interest in the health
of community sporting www.monash.vic.gov.au
Council previously consulted with the
community and key stakeholders on a draft opportunities in our 9518 3555 Recreation team
strategy from July to September 2019 with municipality.
204 responses to a community survey and
three written submissions.
The Playground and Playspace Strategy
MONASH NUMBER 1
is aspirational, and Council acknowledges for mobile phone
that not all of the recommendations will
be able to be recycling
implemented Have Your Say
in the life of the until Fri 3 July It’s official – Monash is the best
strategy. Any new Council in the state for recycling mobile phones and
playspaces rely www.monash. not sending them to landfill.
on a number of vic.gov.au/
playground- Each year MobileMuster, the not-for-profit, mobile
factors including
strategy telecommunications industry recycling program, recognises the
available budget,
the pace of recreation@ top mobile phone collecting councils from around Australia in
redevelopment monash.vic.gov.au the MobileMuster awards. The awards acknowledge the hard
and population work and dedication undertaken by local government and its
9518 3581 staff to support mobile phone recycling within their community.
growth, site
suitability and This year Monash topped the list at number one.
the availability of Through the MobileMuster program, 95% of the material from old
land acquisition in phones and accessories are used to manufacture new products
appropriate locations. through an advanced recycling program. All the metal, glass and
plastic in a mobile phone has the potential for a second life.
In the past year local councils across Australia have collected
just over 5.5 tonnes of mobile phones ready for recycling.
With e-waste growing at three times the rate of general waste
in Australia and 24.5 million old mobile phones stockpiled
in drawers across the country, it is important that providing
locations to drop off phones are accessible. Monash residents
can visit the Civic Centre (293 Springvale Road Glen Waverley)
and Waste Transfer Station (380 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting
Hill) to drop off their phones in the marked bins.
For more info: 9518 3555 www.monash.vic.gov.au/recycling
7EMERGENCY CRISIS HOUSING
RELIEF AND If you need further advice or assistance, contact Bill Kendall
SUPPORT at Monash Council on
0412 787 850 bill.kendall@monash.vic.gov.au
Victorian Government
Emergency Relief Crisis After Hours 1800 825 955
1800 657 398 During business hours this number will direct the
www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian- appropriate housing service (determined by location).
public-coronavirus-disease-
covid-19#emergency-relief- Uniting Harrison (Suburb: Mulgrave)
packages 321 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mount Waverley
1300 277 478
Monash Oakleigh Community
Support and Information Community Housing Limited (Suburbs: Glen Waverley,
Service Wheelers Hill & Burwood)
25 Downing St, Oakleigh 19-23 Prospect St, Box Hill 1300 245 468
(Mon, Wed & Fridays: 10am-1pm)
Salvo Care (Remaining Monash Suburbs)
9568 4533
admin@mocsis.org.au 317 High St, Kew 9853 5680
www.mocsis.org.au
Waverley Community
Information and
AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
Support Service If you, or someone you know, is at risk of losing their current
9807 9844 or 9807 5996 tenancy, the Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) has
wavcis@bigpond.com funding which can support at-risk households to sustain
www.monashwaverleycis.org.au affordable and appropriate housing in the private rental
market. PRAP funding can be applied for through Salvo Care
Leave a phone message and one
or Uniting Harrisons.
of the volunteers will call back as
soon as possible. Salvo Care 9853 5680 Uniting Harrisons 1300 277 478
USEFUL CONTACTS
Health Services Working for Victoria initiative
Monash Health – COVID-19 Screening Clinic www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria
1800 675 398
Links for more information for businesses
monashhealth.org/patients-visitors/
Australian Government:
coronavirus#screening-clinics
www.business.vic.gov.au
Check website for further instructions before and search for the information you need.
attending the clinic. www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp
Refugee Health & Wellbeing Clinic and then follow the instructions.
Monash Health - Dandenong Victorian Government:
9792 8100
www.business.gov.au and search for the
Health clinic for asylum seeker and refugee
information you need
patients who require non-urgent medical care.
www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/business-sector-
Carers Victoria coronavirus-disease-covid-19
1800 514 845 www.carersvictoria.org.au
City of Monash
Provides advice or assistance to carers.
www.monash.vic.gov.au/business-resident-
Disability Information Helpline support
1800 643 787 www.monash.vic.gov.au/Hardship-Policy
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