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YO U R C I T Y O F M E L B O U R N E M A G A Z I N E S E P T E M B E R - N OV E M B E R 2 01 8
SPRING INTO
WELLBEING
MOVE YOUR OWN WAY
IN OUR PARKS
THE SECRET
HEALTH TECH LIFE OF URBAN
WITH HEART BUTTERFLIES
MARVEL AT FUTURISTIC, MEET SOME OF OUR CITY’S
HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN MOST VIBRANT RESIDENTS
MELBOURNE.VIC.GOV.AU
CONTENTS LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE
FEATURES
05 BUDGET PAVES WAY
FOR GROWTH
Read highlights of our new
Annual Plan and Budget
06 STREETCOUNT RECORDS
ROUGH SLEEPERS
Find out the results of our
homelessness survey
08 THE SECRET LIFE OF
URBAN BUTTERFLIES
Meet some of our city’s smallest,
most vibrant residents
12 SPRING INTO WELLBEING
Discover some surprising ways
Melburnians keep fit in our parks
14 HEALTH TECH WITH HEART
Be inspired by Melbourne’s top
human-centred design Lord Mayor Sally Capp at her swearing-in ceremony
REGULARS Spring has arrived in the City of Looking to the future, we have much to
Melbourne and with it a renewed be optimistic about. Our city has a proud
02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE
sense of optimism about our history of bold visions and we need that
kind of thinking now, because Melbourne
04 YOUR SAY city’s future.
is growing so quickly. Among our plans,
Browse social media highlights and It has been a little over three months since I am committed to bringing the community,
a little love from our friends I had the honour of being sworn in as Lord business and other key stakeholders
Mayor and I have launched myself into the together to help make Melbourne the first
07 CITY NEWS role with enthusiasm. 5G city in Australia, and creating the Green
Celebrate the national heritage listing Line – 2.5 kilometres of elevated green
of Queen Victoria Market I grew up amid the bustle of Flinders
space above the rail yards with paths for
Lane and my grandfather’s millinery
walking and biking.
10 EVENTS CALENDAR business. Ever since, Melbourne has been
the epicentre of my passions – as CEO of As you can tell, I feel very passionate about
Find out what’s going on near you
the Committee for Melbourne, a director our city’s future. Just as our forebears did,
17 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD of Collingwood Football Club, Victorian I want to grab hold of bold visions and help
Agent-General in London and, of course, make them a reality.
Get your hands dirty at Kensington’s as mother to my sons.
Stockyard Food Garden Importantly, I will not lose sight of our
My approach to making our city better essential functions – to provide services,
18 MELBOURNE LOVE and better is simply listening – really deliver excellent outcomes and advocate
Join the war on waste with Viva la Cup listening – to the interests of residents and for the people of Melbourne. This is how,
businesses and then taking action. We are together, we will shape the future for our city.
19 YOUR COUNCIL already working hard on areas we need to
manage better, including homelessness, This spring, I encourage you to get out and
20 LORD MAYOR’S COMMENDATIONS waste management, safety and the enjoy our City of Wellbeing – walk, cycle,
Queen Victoria Market renewal. play, eat good food and connect with your
Meet James Murphy from Fitzroy
Gardens cafe KereKere Green community. And don’t forget to share your
It is also exciting to see Melbourne
adventures with #melbmoment
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Meanwhile, our vibrant public realm Lord Mayor Sally Capp
© All applicable copyrights reserved for City of Melbourne. continues to delight locals and visitors
Except for any uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 alike; we can take pride in our green
(Cth), no part of this publication may be reproduced in any
To learn more about the Lord Mayor,
manner or in any medium (whether electronic or otherwise) spaces, arts, dining, retail, major festivals visit melbourne.vic.gov.au
without the express permission of City of Melbourne. and sporting events.
Cover: Ecologist Dr Holly Kirk The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung
in the Butterfly House at and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and
Melbourne Zoo. Location present. For the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social,
courtesy of Zoos Victoria. educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant
Photo by Rodney Dekker. gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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MEMORIES OF THE GRID
Melburnians have shared stories
of Aboriginal heritage, favourite
laneways, activism, family and first
kisses on our community engagement
platform, Participate Melbourne.
The Hoddle Grid Heritage Review invited
locals to share treasured memories about
central Melbourne to help us understand
what people value about our city and what
qualities we need to retain as it grows.
‘The lawn of the State Library is significant
for me as it’s where I went to my first ever
rally in the early 2000s,’ said equal rights
activist Ali Hogg, who led a walking tour
during the review.
‘Stories help us decide our
principles and values and
help shape us.’
Photo: Andy McMaster
‘It is where we started all of our rallies for
marriage equality right up until the day
we won.
‘If I hadn’t read and been told stories about
civil rights struggles, I would probably
never have been inspired to be the activist
I am today. Stories help us decide our
principles and values and help shape us.’
Here are just a few of the other memories Melburnians celebrate marriage equality
captured on Participate Melbourne:
• ‘My husband worked at Flinders Street • ‘I love visiting the steps of Parliament
Station for many years and loved it. on a warm summer night. They retain Participate Melbourne gives everyone
He was thrilled to have climbed the the heat from the day as you watch the the opportunity to help shape
clock tower to help wind the clock.’ sunset down Bourke Street (with an ice Melbourne’s future. We’ve engaged the
cream in hand from across the road).’ community in more than 50 projects in
• ‘I remember AC/DC performing on the the last year. Get involved online.
back of a truck on Swanston Street for Read more stories from your neighbours
the filming of the legendary clip for at participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
It’s a Long Way to the Top in 1976.’ hoddlegridheritage FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au
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MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 3
YOUR SAY
LETTER OF THE MONTH
‘Your new Transport Strategy is certainly a nice change from more roads, more
cars, and more lanes. Thank you for such a bold and refreshing change in mindset,
and I would just like you to know that there is support for your plans. The loudest
does not always represent what is right, or needed, and the benefits are not evident
until completion. It takes once-in-a-lifetime courage to make the change that is
necessary for the future.’ Lawrence
Share your thoughts with us at melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
This morning we officially launched As an #MREP foundation How can I get fit in the
the ‘Be Brave, Speak Up’ campaign. partner with @cityofmelbourne City of Melbourne?
A national campaign to promote we’re proud to be part of the
awareness of the issue of racism. #RenewableEnergy effort to drive Regular exercise is great for your
Thanks to everyone who supported the #windsofchange w- @bankaust physical and mental wellbeing.
the campaign! @cityofmelbourne @YarraCouncil @cityportphillip Whether you prefer getting active at
@VicHealth @Scanlon_Fdn @ZoosVictoria @RMIT one of our recreation centres, in our
@multiculturevic @NMFCOfficial @morelandcouncil gorgeous parks, or just on the way
@mooneevalleycc @fya_org to work – we have a whole host of
@CITYWIDEAUS activities, programs and classes to help
@HUDDLENMFC you get out and move your own way.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
activemelbourne
More than 400 trained volunteers Hey @cityofmelbourne, you’ve
visited streets, parks and laneways got a brand new art gallery!
to collect information on people @BuxtonContemp has officially
CONNECT WITH US
sleeping rough in StreetCount 2018. launched and it houses one
#YarraLife @cityofmelbourne of Australia’s most significant facebook.com/cityofmelbourne
@cityportphillip @StonningtonNews contemporary art collections.
@MaribyrnongCC The best part? Entry is free twitter.com/cityofmelbourne
@YARRACOUNCIL @UNIMELB instagram.com/cityofmelbourne
@aussie.sh @boudathefrenchie @flamonr @scott_abercrombie_photography
@giant_evertonian @spir1t_0f_life @reemas_1988 @tien.chi.nguyen
Share your Melbourne moments on Instagram with the hashtag #melbmoment
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Our new Annual Plan and Budget aims to help our city thrive during a period of rapid growth
BUDGET PAVES
WAY FOR GROWTH
Explore our bold vision for ‘The state and federal budgets have talked ‘This Budget maintains our focus on that
Melbourne’s future in our about the unprecedented population growth long-term thinking and paves the way for
new Annual Plan and Budget. and infrastructure investment, but City of the largest investment in council’s history:
Melbourne is where the rubber hits the road. the renewal of Queen Victoria Market.’
The Budget outlines how more than
$576 million will be invested in community ‘That’s why this budget delivers record This is the second Annual Plan and Budget
services, programs and initiatives in investment on programs and services to of our four-year Council Plan.
2018–19, with a major focus on capital keep Melburnians safe, ensure they have
works designed to help the city cope with access to the best parks and gardens, clean FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
rapid growth. streets, new community infrastructure and melbourne.vic.gov.au/budget
maintains our investment on our events,
To help us support this growth with visitor and business services that are so vital
important new infrastructure, rates have for our economic growth and prosperity.
increased by 2.25 per cent and parking fees
in the central city have increased by $1.50
per hour. This is the first time parking fees BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
have been increased since 2013. Open space and keeping Melbourne clean Arts and culture
Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood, Chair of • $133.7 million on recycling, waste • $16.3 million to support Melbourne’s
the Finance and Governance portfolio, said collection, street cleaning and public arts, including more than $753,000
the Budget delivers on our vision for our lighting on our Indigenous Arts Program
city’s growth, prosperity and liveability. • More than $7.1 million of investment Events, city promotion and tourism
‘The Budget secures our competitive in the renewal of Melbourne’s
• $36.4 million to promote the city,
advantage as a top global city: as a premier 480 hectares of parks and gardens
including major events such as
location for business and knowledge • $22.7 million towards creating two Moomba, New Year’s Eve and
sectors to expand and thrive. It increases hectares of open space on Southbank Christmas
expenditure on our core services and Boulevard
Health, safety and wellbeing
creates opportunities for our community,’
the Deputy Lord Mayor said. Families, youth and children • $36 million in state-funded initiatives,
• $18.6 million, including maternal and including bollards and CCTV
child health services, immunisations,
Libraries and community strengthening
‘The Budget secures our parenting services, youth and student
• $12.5 million to operate our six libraries
services
competitive advantage and community hubs
Disability, aged care and homelessness
as a top global city.’ • $6.1 million on home and personal
care, delivered meals, respite and
community transport
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 5
STREETCOUNT RECORDS
ROUGH SLEEPERS
The first joint survey of homelessness ‘Homelessness is a complex issue and ‘Launch Housing is proud to collaborate
conducted by five Melbourne councils good data like the StreetCount helps us with the five councils, police and other
has recorded 392 people sleeping continually evolve our approach. Ultimately, support services in Melbourne for this first
rough across inner Melbourne. the solution is to get people into housing multi-council StreetCount.
but pathways out of homelessness require
On a single night in June, more than 400 ‘The numbers give us something to work
a case by case solution.’
trained volunteers visited streets, parks with as we plan for the future. Some efforts
and laneways in the cities of Melbourne, are already starting to pay off, but we need
more housing.’
Port Phillip, Yarra, Stonnington and ‘One person sleeping rough
Maribyrnong to collect information on
people sleeping rough. on the streets of Melbourne KEY RESULTS
The results of StreetCount will help us is one too many.’ • 78 per cent of those surveyed were
understand rough sleeping, so we can male, and 22 per cent were female
better plan our support services and work This is not the first StreetCount for the
together towards long-term solutions to • 54 per cent were aged 26 to 40,
City of Melbourne. We have undertaken with 34 per cent aged 41 to 60
address homelessness. a biennial count since 2008 and, since
• 79 per cent were Australian-born
Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood said we 2014, with support from housing and
homelessness agency Launch Housing. • 14 per cent identified as Aboriginal
have significantly increased coordination
or Torres Strait Islander
of homelessness agencies and support In 2016, we recorded 247 rough
services in the central city, working with • 35 per cent were sleeping on
sleepers in areas totalling 20 per cent
the Victorian State Government. the street, 13 per cent in parks
of our municipality. This year, 210 rough
and 48 per cent in various other
‘These are our city’s most vulnerable sleepers were counted in the same area,
locations including river banks
people. One person sleeping rough on representing a 15 per cent decrease.
• 42 per cent were on the public
the streets of Melbourne is one too many,’ Heather Holst, Acting CEO of Launch Housing, housing waiting list
the Deputy Lord Mayor said. said the StreetCount results demonstrate the
• 14 per cent had been transient for
‘We know that homelessness has no dire need for more affordable housing both in
more than five years.
boundaries and this joint count means we Victoria and Australia-wide.
now have a picture of homelessness across ‘Rough sleeping is the most visible and
inner Melbourne like never before. confronting type of homelessness, but only FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
represents a small percentage of all those melbourne.vic.gov.au/streetcount
experiencing homelessness,’ Heather said.
Ben Rimmer, CEO of the City of Melbourne, with a fellow StreetCount volunteer
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A concept image of the new Anzac Station
METRO TUNNEL:
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Five new train stations will transform of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital ‘By enabling more workers to access a
how we make our way around the – for the first time. highly productive and employment-dense
central city when the Metro Tunnel area, the benefits will flow to the city’s
And, strategically placed to ease pressure
opens in 2025. businesses, employees, and the economy at
on the busiest tram corridor in the world,
large, creating a sustainable population and
On Swanston Street, the new State Library Anzac Station on St Kilda Road will feature
more jobs.
and Town Hall stations will improve access a convenient train to tram interchange and
to city landmarks and make life easier for help people access our vibrant arts precinct ‘Improved rail services will also encourage
the street’s 50,000 daily pedestrians – and Shrine of Remembrance. travellers to leave their cars at home,
a figure that has quadrupled since 1992. reducing traffic congestion by more than
Evan Tattersall, CEO of Rail Projects
18,000 cars at peak hour.’
The new North Melbourne Station will Victoria, said the Metro Tunnel Project
trigger significant urban renewal in the will not only cater for population growth The Metro Tunnel is the biggest public
Arden precinct: an area that will become but also create unique opportunities for transport project in Victoria’s history.
home to 15,000 residents and more than residents and businesses.
34,000 jobs in the next 30 years. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
‘The project will make our city more
inclusive by helping more people access metrotunnel.vic.gov.au
Parkville Station will enable train access to
our world-renowned education, health and employment, health, education, sporting,
research precinct – including the University entertainment and cultural opportunities
in the central city,’ Evan said.
HERITAGE HONOUR ‘We are committed to protecting the
heritage of the market and the respectful
The National Heritage List puts the market
alongside 113 other Australian icons from
FOR MARKET acknowledgment of the former cemetery,
so that’s why we nominated the market for
the Melbourne Cricket Ground to the
Sydney Opera House.
Our beloved Queen Victoria Market the National Heritage List.’
has been added to the National The Lord Mayor said the heritage listing
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
Heritage List, a move that recognises and renewal can exist side-by-side and
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
the significant place it holds in queenvictoriamarket
both are incredibly important.
Australian history and provides
‘It is about getting the balance right and
further impetus for its renewal.
investing in safe, efficient and sustainable
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the significant trader and customer facilities so we can
$250 million investment in the renewal secure the market’s viability, while ensuring
of the market will help protect its historic the market continues to always remain
value, restore its heritage buildings authentic,’ the Lord Mayor said.
and secure its place as a traditional
‘We hope the announcement provides
open-air market.
certainty to people, once and for all, that
‘The Queen Victoria Market is the largest the renewal will stay true to what people
intact 19th century market in Australia and love about the Queen Victoria Market, but
also the site of our city’s first cemetery,’ we need to make significant investment
the Lord Mayor said. now to secure its future.’ A fabric seller at the market in the 1970s
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 7
THE SECRET LIFE OF
URBAN BUTTERFLIES
Discover the secret world of While butterflies are iconic animals we can ‘If we don’t have healthy and thriving
butterflies through our latest urban encounter in our everyday lives, their multi- insect populations, we won’t have healthy
biodiversity research. stage lifecycle means some aspects of their ecosystems filled with other species that
biology remain mysterious. many people love, like birds,’ Cr Reece said.
Our City’s Little Gems saw a team of local
and international experts turn their attention Our City’s Little Gems revealed where ‘This research shows that our city is full of vital
to some of Melbourne’s smallest and most butterflies live in Melbourne and what insect life. Understanding this encourages
vibrant residents, with big-picture goals. flowers they might feed on. Some species us to appreciate our natural environment,
were found to enjoy nectar from both make more sustainable choices and protect
You can view the results on our new, native and non-native plants. biodiversity for future generations.’
interactive Biodiversity Visual website
and on our Open Data platform. ‘The best place in the City of Melbourne to
find lots of butterflies is Royal Park, but the
Dr Holly Kirk, one of the researchers, southern end of the Carlton Gardens and ‘If we don’t have healthy
said that studying insects can help us Kensington’s Women’s Peace Garden are and thriving insect
understand how human behaviour fits into also good places to look,’ Holly said.
the nature ‘puzzle’ and, ultimately, protect populations, we won’t
‘Lots of people are familiar with the
our planet.
cabbage white butterfly, which is a very
have healthy ecosystems.’
‘The natural world is full of incredible things common pest species in Australia.
and when you look closely, everything – Holly said that protecting urban
from tiny spiders to gigantic whales – has ‘However, the most abundant species
biodiversity results in numerous positive
a fascinating story to tell,’ Holly said. detected by our field researcher,
impacts – from inspiring local conservation
Tessa Smith, was the little blue butterfly,
volunteers to shaving a couple of degrees
a group of six species of delicate
off the air temperature on hot days.
butterflies that were often observed
‘The natural world is full with white clover flowers.’ ‘Having diverse and abundant wildlife in
of incredible things when Councillor Nicholas Reece, Deputy Chair of
cities provides people with vegetative
you look closely.’ the Environment portfolio, said that insects
cooling, water management and pollination,
and also improves physical and mental
form an integral part of our ecosystem,
wellbeing,’ Holly said.
as both great decomposers of plant and
‘Ecology is the study of how all the pieces
animal matter, and a major food source ‘For me, urban biodiversity is without equal
of nature fit together, how those tiny spiders
for other insects, frogs, reptiles, birds in fostering excitement, curiosity and love
help to control pest insects and how whales
and mammals. for the world around you.
fertilise the ocean with their poo.’
Dr Holly Kirk is passionate about ecology and sharing her knowledge with future generations
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‘After all, it’s much easier for a child to see
honeyeater birds and butterflies feeding on
a flowering shrub in their local garden than
it is to watch herds of zebra and rhinoceros
grazing on an African savannah.’
Our City’s Little Gems is supported by
the Australian Government’s National
Environmental Science Program through
the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub.
HOW TO HELP
• Visit the butterflies section of our
Biodiversity Visual website to learn more.
biodiversity.melbourne.vic.gov.au
• Share knowledge about urban A caper white butterfly on a native pigface flower A little blue butterfly on a cut-leaf daisy flower
biodiversity with children using
The Little Things that Run the City,
a picture book we created following
a previous insect research project.
• Build a butterfly garden in your backyard
or on your balcony. Native grasses and
daisies make good homes for caterpillars
before they transform, and native plants
like Goodenia ovata can provide nectar
for adult butterflies. The Zoos Victoria
website offers more great tips.
• Join our Citizen Forester program to
help us create resilient, healthy and
diverse urban landscapes.
Butterfly photos: Dr Luis Mata
participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
citizenforester
Holly Kirk appears on the cover
of Melbourne Magazine in the
Butterfly House at Melbourne Zoo.
Location courtesy of Zoos Victoria.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
biodiversity.melbourne.vic.gov.au An Australian painted lady butterfly on an Asteraceae flower
EAT A RAINBOW
Spring is here and it’s time to enjoy • Find fresh, affordable produce at
tasty seasonal produce like berries, places like Queen Victoria Market, the
peas, asparagus, cucumbers, chillies, Community Grocer in Carlton and the
globe artichokes and zucchinis. Melbourne Farmers Markets in Carlton
and at the University of Melbourne.
We know it’s best for our health to avoid
processed foods that are high in fat, • Avoid the middle aisles when you shop
sodium and sugar, and to eat only when at supermarkets. Whole foods and
we are hungry. But did you know the fresh produce are usually found around
health benefits of ‘eating a rainbow’? the outside.
Plant-based whole foods of bright and • Get involved with your local community
varied colours offer the highest amounts garden to get hands on growing fresh
of nutrients and antioxidants, so they’re food and make new friends.
great for you and the environment. To find out more about community
Here are four top tips to help you make gardens, see page 17.
healthy choices while you enjoy Melbourne’s
attractions and foodie hotspots: FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
• Spot nutritious food options at our events, healthychoices
festivals and recreation centres by looking
out for our Healthy Choices options, marked Find fresh, seasonal produce at local markets
with a green traffic light or apple icon.
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 9
EVENTS CALENDAR
A FEW OF OUR
FAVOURITE
THINGS
NOV
3-10
Find more great events like this at
whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au Melbourne Cup Carnival and Parade
1 SEPTEMBER AND 6 OCTOBER 16 SEPTEMBER OCT
SCULPTURE STUDIO EXTASE
Create striking sculptures with clay, card, Hear a live soundtrack performed on 2-3
paper and textiles at Signal. This series Melbourne Town Hall’s Grand Organ to 1933
features local artists and each session will film Extase starring actress Hedy Lamarr. It’s
focus on a different approach to making. sure to be an epic, world premiere experience.
This is a free event for young people aged
13 to 25. Bookings are essential. 16 SEPTEMBER
New Kids on The Block Street Art
SOFRA FESTIVAL
8 SEPTEMBER, 13 OCTOBER
AND 10 NOVEMBER Share stories, food, music, dance and cultural 2 TO 3 OCTOBER
displays to celebrate the anniversary of the
ILLUSTRATION NATION NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK STREET ART
arrival of Melbourne’s first Turkish migrants.
Collaborate with Melbourne’s best and This free event offers entertainment for the Explore the world of paste-ups, stencil
brightest illustrators to create your own whole family at the Immigration Museum. lettering and spray paint to create your
works on paper at Signal. Young people own street art canvas at Signal. This free
aged 13 to 25, you’re invited to illustrate 22 SEPTEMBER event for young people aged 11 to 13
what you see, imagine and feel through features artists Baby Guerrilla and Mishap.
MID AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL
drawing, watercolour and gouache. This is Bookings are essential.
a free event, but bookings are essential. This festival is China’s second biggest after
Chinese New Year. Also known as the Moon 3 TO 5 OCTOBER
Festival, it celebrates the end of the autumn
SEPT SONIC LABYRINTH
harvest in the northern hemisphere when the
moon is at its roundest and brightest. Enjoy
15 mooncake, a lantern parade, entertainment
Create and explore an interactive sonic
labyrinth in this series of workshops with
and more in Chinatown Square. sound artists at ArtPlay. Find unusual ways
to create sound with kinetic sculptures,
26 TO 28 SEPTEMBER interactive instruments and special listening
devices. For children aged 7 to 12.
SHH, WE’RE PODCASTING
Bring a story you’ve been itching to tell 6 TO 11 OCTOBER
to this three-day podcasting workshop at
ART FOR THE HEART
Signal for young people aged 13 to 25. Write,
record and edit in a quiet and reflective Grief can be an isolating experience and its
space where you can safely share your story. expression can be unintentionally silenced by
This is a free event. Bookings are essential. well-meaning people. On at Meat Market, this
This Mob Collective Studio Workshops
Tobin Brothers Grief and Hope Exhibition is
SEPT a way to creatively express what grief is all
15 SEPTEMBER AND 20 OCTOBER about through art, craft and writing.
THIS MOB COLLECTIVE
STUDIO WORKSHOPS
26-28 7 TO 14 OCTOBER
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL
Work alongside deadly artists to explore
visual art techniques at Signal. ‘this mob’ is Celebrate with music, dancing, a festival
a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait of choirs, roving troubadours, active living
Islander artists who build strength between demonstrations, stalls, University of the Third
First Nations peoples and celebrate Age activities and much more on Celebration
blakness. This is a free event for young Shh, we’re Podcasting Day. Find the fun at Melbourne Town Hall,
people aged 13 to 25. Don’t forget to book. Federation Square and Deakin Edge.
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Photo: Vicki Jones Photography
NOV NOV
8-25 18
Night Noodle Markets Polish Festival
14 OCTOBER 8 TO 25 NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER
WORLD VEGAN DAY NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS THAI WATER FESTIVAL
Enjoy a family-friendly vegan extravaganza This popular Asian hawker market under Loi Krathong, Thailand’s oldest festival,
of fashion, cosmetics, multicultural food, the stars is back at Birrarung Marr. Feast invites people to float a special sculpture
footwear, accessories, pet food, talks, your senses on more than 20 sizzling food on the water and make a wish. At this
music, art and more. Don’t miss the speed- stalls including Hoy Pinoy, Waffleland, event, see the symbolic placing of
dating. At Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Teppanyaki Noodles, Donburi Station flowers in water, followed by thai cultural
and Black Star Pastry. Entry is free. ceremonies and authentic cuisine.
21 OCTOBER At Argyle Square on Lygon Street.
CARLTON ITALIAN FESTA 10 TO 11 NOVEMBER
KOREA WEEK FESTIVAL
Now in its seventh year, this party is a
celebration of all things Italian. Bring the Discover traditional and contemporary SPORTS
whole family to enjoy free entertainment all aspects of Korean culture, including
day on the main stage, plus cooking demos, taekwondo and taekkyeon performances, 26 TO 29 SEPTEMBER
sporting activities, vehicle displays and a Korean hanbok fashion show, a K-pop
AFL FOOTY FESTIVAL AND
of course lots of luscious Italian food and competition and cooking shows. At
drinks. At Argyle Square in Carlton. Federation Square.
GRAND FINAL PARADE
Enjoy footy, food and entertainment
27 TO 28 OCTOBER 16 TO 18 NOVEMBER during four days of fun for all ages this
JUNIPALOOZA OOMPAH! AFL Grand Final Week. On the day
before the match, cheer for the two
On at Meat Market, Junipalooza showcases Immerse yourself in a sensory space of competing teams as they parade from
dozens of gin makers in one room sharing calm and connection with your baby at the Old Treasury Building to Yarra Park.
their love for the spirit and serving up ArtPlay. Explore the fluffy, interactive play
samples and stories for all to enjoy. mat that lights up and makes sounds as SEPT
you move, discover soft toy surprises, or
3 NOVEMBER
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL OF DIWALI
wander through cubby tents. For babies
aged up to 14 months.
26-29
Take a magical journey through India. 18 NOVEMBER
The vibrant program features cinema,
POLISH FESTIVAL
Bollywood dance, drumming, workshops,
henna painting, a wish pavilion, bustling Celebrate the 100th anniversary of
bazaar, delectable cuisine and fireworks. Polish independence with this huge AFL Footy Festival and Grand Final Parade
Find the fun at Federation Square. party at Federation Square. Indulge
in mouth-watering pierogi (stuffed
8, 15 AND 22 NOVEMBER dumplings) and bigos (hunter’s stew), 3 TO 10 NOVEMBER
and relax with a Polish beer in the MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
QUEERTECH.IO 360
karczma (beer garden). Enjoy live music, AND PARADE
VIRTUAL REALITY children’s activities, and the swirling
LGBTQIA+ people aged 13 to 25, channel colours of traditional dancers. See this year’s Melbourne Cup jockeys
your uniquely queer voice into a virtual and trainers parade down Swanston
reality landscape of your own making Street in this free public event.
at Signal. This event is free, but bookings The festivities continue at Federation
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MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 11Bike polo photos: Wren Steiner
SPRING INTO WELLBEING
Move your own way this spring to Here are three surprising ways your neighbours get their exercise:
boost your wellbeing, connect
with your community and meet
new friends.
LAUGHTER CLUBS
Fawkner Park, Buluk Park, Boyd
Councillor Beverley Pinder, Chair of the Community Hub and Federation Square
People City portfolio, said there’s always ‘Melbourne is the laughter capital of
something going on in our parks and public Australia. Nowhere else has so many clubs
spaces, from birdwatching to an earth- in one place. Half an hour of laughter can
bound version of quidditch. make so much difference if you are feeling
‘As a City of Wellbeing, we’re fortunate to tired from work, isolated, or a bit blue. You
have an abundance of green spaces where go along, you have a laugh and you think:
we can nurture mind, body and spirit, even this is a wonderful world. Everyone is There are 41 fun and free laughter clubs
if it’s just a short walk on our lunch break,’ welcome.’ Mahes Karuppian-Quillen across Victoria
Cr Pinder said.
‘There are also lots of passionate people
out there coordinating joyful and creative BIKE POLO
ways for us to get fit and engage with our Flagstaff Gardens
fellow Melburnians, so I encourage you to ‘Having a space right in the middle of
get outdoors and try something new.’ the city and in a beautiful park attracts
a huge amount of spectators. It’s a great
space for getting more people involved
‘We’re fortunate to have and it’s more fun to play when people are
watching and cheering. No matter how old
an abundance of green you are, or how well you know bicycles, Bike polo welcomes people of all ages
spaces where we can there is a team for you.’ Alice Lewis and experience
nurture mind, body
and spirit.’
The Professional Hobbyist
MEDIEVAL SWORDCRAFT
Western Oval, Royal Park
Explore our world-class recreation facilities, ‘I enjoy swordcraft because I get to escape
wellness programs for city workers, local reality for a couple of hours and run
sporting groups and sporting permit around in armour with some of my closest
information online. friends. There’s nothing quite like stepping
onto an oval with 200 to 300 like-minded
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT people dressed in their amazing costumes.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Everyone is always welcoming to new Swordcraft forges strong friendships between
activemelbourne people.’ Andrew Davidson cosplay enthusiasts
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KENSINGTON’S
URBAN FOREST HERO
A Kensington apartment complex is ‘I am also excited to give the main ‘By far, the biggest reward will come when
about to be transformed from a vast, entranceway of the property a whole new we see the greening works complete –
gloomy expanse of concrete into a facade. The bamboo forest, colourful trees when we can fully enjoy and appreciate
lush, green, community space thanks and new vegetation in the top garden our new green spaces,’ Milla said.
beds will remove that feeling of stepping
to our Urban Forest Fund. ‘I think it will dramatically improve the
into yet another urbanised concrete jungle
community feel of the area and encourage
Milla Mihailova saw great potential in the apartment block and instead into a luscious
neighbours to go outside and get to know
communal area of her Howlett Street home and green oasis.’
each other.’
and – with more than a little creativity and A keen gardener, Milla initially raised the
enthusiasm – rallied her neighbours to simple idea of starting up community
agree to a bold plan. Got an idea for a greening project on
veggie gardens. But, thanks to the Urban
private property? Applications for the
‘I am most looking forward to the Forest Fund, bigger plans soon took shape.
next round of the Urban Forest Fund
Australian native garden in the sunken ‘The Urban Forest Fund gave us the are open now and close on 22 October.
courtyard, which will highlight the existing ambition and push to plan out what we For successful projects, the Urban
beautiful old Eucalyptus tree,’ Milla said. would like to do with our communal spaces. Forest Fund will match the applicant’s
Before the fund, no one had stopped to investment dollar for dollar.
‘I’m hoping it will bring in wildlife and
create a tranquil bushland feel where think that we could do more with our
people can sit and relax, and disguise the shared spaces than simply using them as
pathways,’ Milla said. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
fact that we live off a very busy main road.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
‘Secondly, and most importantly, the Urban urbanforestfund
Forest Fund gave us the financial ability
‘I am most looking to actually complete our plans. Without
forward to the Australian the fund, it would have taken probably
several years to raise the required funds
native garden in the and people most likely would have lost the
sunken courtyard, drive to continue.’
which will highlight the The greening project has many benefits for
wildlife, water management and cooling,
existing beautiful old but Milla believes it will also make a real
Eucalyptus tree.’ difference to the lives of people who live in
the 45 apartments at the complex. Milla Mihailova at the complex
Plans for the communal space include a native wildflower garden, green wall, bamboo forest and a stormwater harvesting and irrigation system
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 13HEALTH TECH WITH HEART
Some of the world’s brightest minds
are working together in Melbourne
to make human-centred design ideas
a reality.
Leah Heiss – a designer with a passion
for health and nanotechnology – shared
some of her work with the community at
Melbourne Knowledge Week 2018.
She has created an array of health
technology innovations including jewellery
to administer insulin through the skin for
diabetics, biosignal-sensing emergency
jewellery, and swallowable devices to
detect disease.
Recently, Leah worked with Blamey
Saunders Hears to design Facett, the
Photos: Matt Harvey, courtesy Blamey Saunders hears
world’s first self-fit modular hearing aid.
The acclaimed design features an intuitive
magnetic charger, and its form is inspired
by the mineralogy collection at Museums
Victoria.
‘My goal is to humanise wearable health
technology through engaging with users to
really understand their experiences of using
these devices,’ Leah said.
‘Real empathy and deep
engagement takes a lot
of time and effort.’
‘Many people who wear hearing aids
feel shame, stigma, embarrassment and Leah Heiss with the Facett hearing aid
isolation. We wanted to bring those
emotions to the foreground of our design-
thinking rather than simply focussing Museums Victoria has since acquired 130 of ‘Melbourne’s start-up and innovation
on function. the prototype models – alongside drawings ecosystem is producing world-class solutions
and the final product – for their heritage to human-centred problems,’ Dr Watts said.
‘In short, we wanted to move hearing aids
collection, recognising Facett as a great
from disability to desirability.’ ‘Throughout Melbourne Knowledge Week,
example of Victorian innovation.
we showcase the work of our most exciting
Leah and the Blamey Saunders Hears
‘It is critical that human-centred design innovative thinkers and thought leaders
team showcased Facett’s design process
doesn’t just become a buzz word. Real in a diverse range of industries or areas
at Melbourne Knowledge Week’s Future
empathy and deep engagement take through mind-expanding discussions and
Hospital event, offering the community a
a lot of time and effort,’ Leah said. workshops.
unique insight into the extensive, iterative
design process. ‘We need to evolve products that actually ‘Knowledge Week events aim to encourage
resonate with people’s lives. For this, everyone in the community to engage,
designers need to be at the table for longer participate, and potentially collaborate
than just six weeks at the beginning of the with those who share cutting-edge
technology development. expertise and skills.’
‘Melbourne is a great place for this work
because art and design is so fundamental GET INVOLVED
to our city. This mindset is the perfect
foundation for our biotechnology industry, What knowledge can you share with
business incubators and start-ups.’ the community? Applications to
speak or run an event at Melbourne
Councillor Dr Jackie Watts, Chair of the Knowledge Week 2019 are open until
Knowledge City portfolio, said Melbourne’s 20 September.
extraordinary number of knowledge-
sector organisations – so rich in creativity,
innovation, design and technological FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
The Facett hearing aid
capabilities – is a key strength in the mkw.melbourne.vic.gov.au
global knowledge economy.
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BIG BREAKS FOR
SMALL BUSINESS
We awarded the laser and electronics experts at MOG Laboratories a grant to expand their business
Are you brewing a great business
idea? Every year, we help some of SUCCESS STORIES
our city’s brightest minds realise their
Allume, a business that helps apartment HealthKit, a healthcare industry
dreams through our Small Business
dwellers split solar power bills, has been software management platform, now
Grants program. accepted into the world-renowned has a network of more than 150,000
Elemental Excelerator based in Honolulu practitioners across 40 countries.
In fact, we’ve supported 378 small businesses
and San Francisco.
with more than $8 million in funding since we KeepCup has sold more than three
launched the program in 1996. Beetbox – a portable, sustainable million cups, currently supplies to more
lunchbox made from premium glass than 60 countries and has turnover of
Councillor Susan Riley, Chair of the Small
and aluminium – has been named the more than $6 million a year.
Business, Retail and Hospitality portfolio,
Good Design Award Gold Winner by the
said the many success stories showcase our NexVet, a biotechnology company, was
Design Institute of Australia.
city as a global leader in innovation, design, sold to United States-based Zoetis,
science and technology. Code Like a Girl has reached more than the world’s largest animal healthcare
2000 women and girls through their company, for $111 million.
‘Our Small Business Grants program helped
events, workshops and coding camps
local businesses generate $71 million of gross Reground has expanded its customer base
this year, and placed seven women into
turnover, $58 million of equity investment, to 73 cafes, roasteries and offices, diverting
technology internships.
$3 million of export earnings and 939 jobs 154 tonnes of coffee grounds from landfill.
from 2006 to 2016,’ Cr Riley said. Gewurzhaus, a herb and spice merchant,
UbiPark, an app that shows on-street
opened its first store in Lygon Street in
parking availability using our live data feed,
2010 and now has seven stores across
secured additional investment to rollout
We’ve supported 378 Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
new technologies, bringing the company’s
small businesses with total funding to more than $1 million.
more than $8 million
in funding.
‘The funding is just one of the ways we are
helping build and maintain sustainable and
diverse small business, retail and hospitality
sectors as Melbourne embarks on a period
of unprecedented transformation.’
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
smallbusinessgrants Code Like a Girl
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 15GENDER EQUITY
FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
We are using the results of a six- a broad range of toys and equipment, ‘My hope is that all early learning
month study into gender stereotypes and having conversations about gender environments in Melbourne have access
and respectful relationships at one of stereotypes and fairness at story time. to training, resources and mentoring to
our children’s centres to shape our implement gender equity teaching that
You can find links to more resources on
prevents gender bias and violence.’
approach to early learning. our website.
Dr Kylie Smith from the University of ‘It takes time for adults and children to FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
Melbourne led the research, which aimed identify their own biases, develop skills, melbourne.vic.gov.au/
to positively influence knowledge, skills, relationships and confidence to challenge bias respectandequity
attitudes and behaviours to promote gender and create different possibilities,’ Kylie said.
equity and prevent violence against women.
‘I was excited that educators and families
were interested and wanted to explore
opportunities to support gender equity
and could see how young children were
beginning to develop bias,’ Kylie said.
‘When educators have access to knowledge
and time and space to reflect and talk
with each other they can create exciting
possibilities for gender equality.’
The project team worked with parents, carers
and educators to create resources that will
help them challenge gender stereotypes and
create a more equitable world for children.
Practical tips for the home include
modelling equal distribution of household We are promoting respectful relationships and gender equity in our children’s centres
chores, encouraging children to play with
COMMUNITY MEALS
The atmosphere is buzzing at the Jean Marjia Maljianek, who has been the ‘The group helps people who might be
McKendry Neighbourhood Centre, president of the group for 18 years, seeks lonely. It’s also a place for them to get
where the Slavic Women’s Group is out cheap, fresh produce every week and information about services and what’s
having its weekly get-together. arrives early on Thursdays with a car load going on in the community.’
of ingredients.
If a member of the Slavic Women’s Group is
Today, women from 14 nations are enjoying Then, a team of up to 20 volunteers get sick, a volunteer will visit them at home or
a lecture on holistic wellbeing, followed by to work in the kitchen to cook a nutritious in hospital. Marjia even arranges affordable
lunch – delicious chicken paprikash and feast for up to 100 people. holidays for the group – 48 of them went to
donuts – supported by our Community Phuket last year.
Meals program.
‘Many of the girls came to Australia as
‘The group helps people refugees from former Yugoslavia. Now,
who might be lonely. It’s many of them are widows and don’t speak
English,’ Marjia said.
also a place for them to
‘So they enjoy being able to speak their
get information about own language here and there is friendship
services and what’s going and the opportunity to socialise.’
on in the community.’
Last year, our Community Meals
program provided more than 30,000
‘We like “home food”: slow-cooked chicken meals through 43 community groups,
soup, “sarma” or homemade cabbage rolls, thanks to more than 300 volunteers.
schnitzel – all sorts. For celebrations, we
might do roast lamb or a spit,’ said Marjia.
Marjia Maljianek (centre) with some of her FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
fellow Slavic Women’s Group volunteers melbourne.vic.gov.au/
communitymeals
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Laura Hitchman and Nikhil Joseph Naidoo enjoy the Stockyard Food Garden
GOOD FOOD GROWN LOCAL
Urban farmers are getting their hands ‘With the support of City of Melbourne,
dirty across Melbourne to cultivate ‘We want to create a the stockyard site can become an amazing
nutritious food and community spirit. place, fully-utilised and buzzing with local
colourful and peaceful activities.
Nina Ceddia is the passionate Chairperson environment that is ‘My personal aim is to see the entire
of Kensington’s Stockyard Food Garden,
set amid the rustic timber stock pens of
welcoming of all ages stockyard site filled with fresh growing
food and lots of community activities,
the old Newmarket saleyards. and backgrounds.’ including a combined men’s and women’s
When she retired, Nina wanted to use work shed, within the next five to six years.
her farming and business skills – not to
So far, Stockyard Food Garden has 26
mention her green thumb – to give back
self-watering wicking beds – created from
to the community. She championed the
recycled material and filled with organic
‘My personal aim is to
food garden from the first community
consultation event.
worm matter by Melbourne Award-winning see the entire stockyard
company Wormlovers.
‘I want residents to better balance their
site filled with fresh
The garden is so popular that it has a
food intake through active participation
long waiting list of enthusiastic locals who
growing food and lots
in growing food and to promote freshly-
grown foods to those who may not be able
want to get involved, so Nina is seeking to of community activities.’
increase its capacity and ensure that the
to tend to a garden day-to-day,’ Nina said.
project becomes viable and self-sustaining.
‘Stockyard Food Garden is very young as ‘I know it will take effort but I also believe
This work includes planting out extra
it was only planted in June with a variety the Kensington residents will achieve it.’
garden beds at the neighbouring
of winter veggies such as broad beans,
Kensington Community School, applying
peas, kale, lettuce, coriander, onions, garlic, Stockyard Food Garden, an initiative
for funding to create 40 new wicking beds,
herbs, a few fruit trees and edible flowers. of the City of Melbourne’s Food Policy,
and sourcing donated seedlings from local
will be formally launched with a special
‘We want to create a colourful and peaceful nurseries.
event on Saturday 20 October at 2pm.
environment that is welcoming of all ages
‘We don’t want to turn anyone away, so
and backgrounds. If you are interested in joining Friends
we want to set up an arm called Friends of
of Stockyard Food Garden, email
‘We have a few young children that join Stockyard Food Garden, which will offer
stockyardfoodgarden@gmail.com
in the working bees alongside their workshops, events, food swaps, cultural
parents and one can see that they are in cooking and the occasional working bee,’
their element wanting to help and learn. Nina said. To find out more about healthy food
It’s so great to see such enthusiasm in choices, see page nine.
‘I have lived in Kensington for over 24 years
the little ones.’
and it was not until I retired that I began to FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
really appreciate the wonderful Kensington melbourne.vic.gov.au/foodpolicy
community spirit.
MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 17MELBOURNE LOVE IN BRIEF
VIVA LA CUP HERITAGE GRANTS
Restore your community, commercial
or residential heritage building with
help from our Melbourne Heritage
Restoration Fund. The fund will offer
$600,000 over the next three years
to help make our city a place where
people love to live, work and visit.
Businesses, non-profits and residents
are encouraged to apply.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/heritagegrants
THOUGHT LEADERS WANTED
Apply now to share your big ideas
for a smart and innovative city at the
next Melbourne Knowledge Week.
We are seeking submissions for a range
of special events, workshops, dinners,
performances and speakers. The
festival will be held from 20 to 26 May
2019. Applications close 20 September.
mkw.melbourne.vic.gov.au
SPRING CLEAN
Take advantage of our free garden
waste and hard waste collections for
residents and bin clean vouchers for
businesses this spring. We’re also
Lily Yap with Noah Symons, Manager of Jungle Juice Bar
offering extra hard waste collections
for residents in October and an
e-waste recycling day in November.
Zero waste champion Lily Yap is network grows, and we invite everyone to
Visit us online for details.
making it easier for cafe-loving tell their favourite cafe about Viva la Cup.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/springclean
Melburnians to access reusable cups 3. What has been your favourite part of
through her social enterprise, Viva the journey so far?
la Cup. We helped five central-city Starting a social enterprise is a wonderful PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
cafes with set-up costs to join the ride. One of my favourite parts is building
movement through our Single-use relationships with the cafes. We share Get free promotion for your
Waste Reduction Fund. stories and ideas about how to encourage business or event as part of our
more people to choose reusables. The Christmas marketing campaign.
1. What inspired you to create Viva la Cup? This project showcases Melbourne’s
cafes are passionate about reducing waste,
I started to reduce my personal waste by so we are working together to build a most interesting, fun and unique
doing simple things like bringing my own sustainable network that works for both experiences to attract visitors into
water bottle, carrying produce bags and their customers and their businesses. the city. So apply now if you run
food containers, and shopping at bulk and a business or event within
op-shops. Consciously saying ‘no’ to waste, 4. What is your vision for the future of
our municipality.
I found that there were limited and often cafe sustainability?
inconvenient or expensive solutions for melbourne.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne has a great cafe culture
anyone trying to reduce waste. I started marketingcampaigns
and I don’t want that to ever change.
Viva la Cup because I want to make But I envision a future without single-use
reusable alternatives as convenient and disposable items. By working together
DISABILITY SUPPORT
easy to use as single-use disposables. across the hospitality sector, there is a lot
we can do to replace disposable coffee Do you access our Home and
2. How can people get involved?
cups, cutlery, straws, plates, take-away Community Care Program for Younger
Simply visit a participating cafe and order containers, and food packaging.
a coffee or hot drink in a Viva la Cup for a People? If so, the National Disability
I also have high hopes that we will find Insurance Agency will contact you to
$10 deposit. Viva la Cup is a stainless steel
ways to minimise food waste and reduce determine your eligibility for the new
cup, double-walled to keep your drinks
the carbon footprint of cafes, contributing National Disability Insurance Scheme,
warmer for longer. People can take away
to a waste-free, truly sustainable and or NDIS. This scheme is the federal
and return the cup at any participating cafe
beautiful city. government’s new way of providing
for a full refund of the deposit.
With support from the City of Melbourne, support for Australians with disability,
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT their families and carers. It will roll out
five cafes have joined us for our launch:
melbourne.vic.gov.au/ in Melbourne from 1 October.
Kings and Knaves Espresso, La Kuaizi,
singleusewaste
Basement Cafe, Jungle Juice Bar and Kape. melbourne.vic.gov.au/ndis
We’ll list more on our website as our
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