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Boroondara Seniors Festival

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Add Life to Your Years - visit the new Over 55s section on our website www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life.

To learn more about services for our older residents, visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life or call 9278 4777.

§ Over 55s webpage - Add Life to Your Years

§ Dementia-Friendly Community

§ Annual Age-Friendly Forum

It’s not the first time Boroondara has received recognition for its inclusive support for older adults. In 2012, the World Health Organisation named the City of Boroondara an Age-Friendly City. We were one of only six Australian cities at the time to receive this accolade.

The award recognises our innovative programs and services which have been tailored to meet the diverse physical, social and emotional wellbeing of our older residents.

These include:

§ Casserole Club

§ Telling Tales

§ Walk, Rest, Talk

§ Adult outdoor fitness equipment

§ Share, Care and Connect

Better Practice AwardsIn August, we were presented with the National Innovation and Excellence Award for our Age-Friendly Strategy.

Cr Jim Parke

Mayor of Boroondara

I would also encourage you to check out our website’s newly developed ‘Over 55s’ section at www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life, where you can discover over 500 health and wellbeing activities with just a couple of clicks (turn to page 4 and 5 for more detail).

developed a range of quality services and supports with a focus to enable independence, good health and wellbeing, or as it is coined “active ageing” in our community.

As part of our Age-Friendly Strategy and to celebrate our older adults the Boroondara Seniors Festival will feature this month from Thursday 4 to Friday 26 October 2018. The festival is our opportunity to celebrate our older adults and the value they add to life here in Boroondara.

I would encourage you, your family and friends to come along and enjoy over 60 free and low-cost events in our City.

As a Council we firmly recognise that our work to create and support an age-friendly City will be a continuing priority over the coming decade. Boroondara has the highest number of residents aged 85 years and over of any metropolitan local government area with 2.9% (4,632 people) falling into this age group. The number of Boroondara residents aged 60 years and over is also forecast to rise by 32% from 2011 to 2031 (the fourth highest in the Eastern Metropolitan Region).

Through our research connecting with older adults it is apparent they have a strong desire to remain independent and active at home, as well as in the community. In response we have

In 2012, Boroondara was recognised by the World Health Organisation as an age-friendly City. This is a reputation we have proudly maintained with the Federal Government officially acknowledging the community outcomes of our Age-Friendly Strategy in October with a prestigious Innovation and Excellence in Aged Care Award (read below for more detail).

Message from the Mayor, Cr Jim Parke

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When: 8am to 1pm, Saturday 20 October 2018Where: Boroondara Farmers Market, Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn EastCost: Gold coin donationFor more information contact Andrea Learbuch, Safer Communities Project Officer andrea.learbuch@boroondara.vic.gov.au or call 9278 4715.

Representatives from the following organisations will host stalls featuring information and great family entertainment:

• Access Health and Community

• Ambulance Victoria

• Australian Red Cross

• Boroondara neighbourhood houses

• Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch

• Boroondara Scouts

• Crime Stoppers

• Eastern Domestic Violence Service

• Headspace

• Life Saving Victoria

• Metropolitan Fire Brigade

• St John Ambulance

• State Emergency Service

• Toy libraries in Boroondara

• VicRoads

• Victoria Police

• YMCA

This event is presented in partnership with the Boroondara Farmers Market (run by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie) and members of the Boroondara Community Safety Advisory and Municipal Emergency Management Planning committees.

Join us for a family day of fun In celebration of Community Safety Month and Children’s Week, we have partnered with the Boroondara Farmers Market to provide a fun, family-friendly and interactive event on Saturday 20 October 2018.

The event promises to be an enjoyable day out with free entertainment for the whole family.

Meet some of Australia’s most loved native animals, explore the toy libraries, tackle the climbing wall and jump into a police car, ambulance or fire truck.

Learn about vital emergency services and activities for families and children while browsing a range of stalls at the market with a scavenger hunt.

The event marks Children’s Week which celebrates the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about how we can all work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

Spotlight on community safety

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Getting around Victorian Seniors Card holders can travel on public transport in Victoria for free between Sunday 7 and Sunday 14 October 2018.

To start planning your activities, download a program at www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life or pick up a free copy at our offices, library, or your neighbourhood house.

For more information contact Health, Active Ageing and Disability Services on active.ageing@boroondara.vic.gov.au or 9278 4777.

Add Life to Your Years launchBe there for the launch of Add Life to Your Years, the new over 55s section on the Boroondara website. The section offers an easy-to-use directory of health and wellbeing activities, programs and services in the local area, and provides handy tips on keeping healthy and active in Boroondara. At the festival, meet with our Add Life ambassadors who will demonstrate how you can access more than 500 activities, events and services - just with a couple of clicks! Visit the pop-up lounge in the main lobby (near the café) and find out how you can add life to your years.

Dr Sally Cockburn

Guest Speakers PanelBe inspired and motivated by leading experts Dr Sally Cockburn, Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli and Victoria de Lacy as they highlight the importance of being physically active, eating well and staying socially connected to community.

Boroondara centenarians’ stories: oral history and portrait exhibitionCelebrate and honour the remarkable lives of 10 Boroondara centenarians. This exhibition presents the personal stories of local residents, coupled with a striking portrait drawn by local artist Peter Wegner.

Throughout October we’re hosting a variety of fun and exciting events to celebrate our seniors, and you’re invited!

Inspired by the festival theme ‘Get Social’, we are partnering with community groups across Boroondara to run free and low-cost events, including concerts, luncheons, wellbeing classes and physical activities for our older residents to enjoy.

With more than 60 activities running in Boroondara there’s something to entertain everyone at the Seniors Festival.

Join the festivities at the Active Lifestyle Expo and Variety ConcertA great way to experience all the festival has on offer is at the Active Lifestyle Expo and Variety Concert, a full-day program featuring a range of community exhibits, free workshops and demonstrations, musical performances and leading guest speakers presenting on active ageing.

When: 11am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 9 October 2018Where: Hawthorn Arts CentreFree event. To attend the Speakers Panel or the Variety Concert, please register online: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life.

Highlights includeCommunity Variety ConcertPrepare to be entertained by ARIA award winner Kavisha Mazella AM; Chinese Traditional Dance Troupe; Greek Community of Melbourne Music Group and local community choirs.

Kavisha Mazella

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Add life to your years

Which activity will you add to your years?

Find activities to enjoy, services to support you and information on staying healthy and happy in Boroondara.

06 October 2018

Thank you for helping keep

our kerbside recycling

collections and processing

efficient and clean.

For more information about what items go in your kerbside bins as well as information on the Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre, visit our website or call:

www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/waste-environment

9278 4588.

Don’t bag your recycling.

The most common contaminants found in kerbside recycling bins in Boroondara are:

1. Bagged material — all objects that go in the recycle bin should be loose, the exception is soft plastic packaging which maybe collected inside a plastic bag.

2. Non-recyclable glass e.g. drinking glasses, light globes or Pyrex containers — only glass jars and bottles with their tops and lids removed can be recycled. Fluorescent tubes, globes and compact fluorescent lamps can be dropped off at the Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre (residential quantities only). Broken Pyrex and drinking glasses can go in your garbage bin.

3. Non-recyclable plastics e.g. polystyrene packaging, cups and meat trays — if white, these can be dropped off at the Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre (residential quantities only). Coloured or black polystyrene can go in your garbage bin.

4. Textiles/rags/leather/footwear — items in good condition should be sent to charity. There are 10 donation bins in Boroondara (visit our website for location details). Items in poor condition can be placed in the garbage bin.

5. Organic material ie green waste — this should be placed in the green bin for fortnightly collection. For larger green waste, two additional collections can be requested per year through our bundled green waste collections in April and October.

6. Food — it’s important to remove all food from containers, bags and wrappers before going in the recycling bin.

With recent changes to the global recycling industry it’s more important than ever that we recycle items correctly. China’s new stringent policy means contamination must remain low.

Avoid common recycling errors

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Did you know?Council engages Positive Charge to provide up-to-date and impartial energy efficiency and renewable energy advice and one-to-one support for residents and businesses.

For more information visit

www.positivecharge.com.au/councils/boroondara.

Join Tim Adams from F2 Design and learn how environmentally responsible and resource-efficient features can be integrated into your home’s design.

Tim will walk you through the 10-star housing design process and introduce you to the concept of ‘The House with No Bills’. Whether planning a new build or a renovation, you will leave with a better understanding of how to integrate sustainable design principles into your plans and home.

Tim is a building designer specialising in combining high performing, environmentally sensitive houses with beautiful architecture.

When: 7pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 1 November 2018

Where: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

Bookings are essential: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/sustainability-events.

Sustainable building—good design needn’t cost the earth

To get involved, please register at www.aussiebirdcount.org.au.

To view last year’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count Report please visit our website www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/birds.

Lend your eyes to the Aussie Backyard Bird Count

To join the state-wide effort, register your child at www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au.

To find out more visit our websitewww.boroondara.vic.gov.au/walktoschoolmonth or call 9278 4515.

If you want to boost your child’s activity levels and overall health, take part in VicHealth’s Walk to School program this October and walk, ride or scoot your child to school.

The initiative is a free, easy and fun way to help students get active, learn healthy habits for life and achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Active travel options are also a great opportunity to spend time with your kids and meet other families

along the way. If you can’t walk all the way, consider driving part way and walk, ride or scoot the rest.

We support local primary schools to participate in the program to help make Walk to School bigger and better in 2018.

Make sure your school is registered to go in the running for prizes including a smoothie blending bike.

Did you know?The most common bird observed in Boroondara (and nationally) was the rainbow lorikeet, while unusual sightings included the powerful owl, azure kingfisher and nankeen night heron.

Whether you’re a beginner or expert birdwatcher, you can join the 2018 Aussie Backyard Bird Count.

Run by BirdLife Australia, this national event gathers information on birds living in urban spaces — in backyards, local parks, along creeks and railway lines. Surprisingly little is known about urban birds, so the week-long bird count provides important information for researchers and a great way for people of all ages to connect with nature.

Last year, 248 Boroondara residents participated in the event and recorded 8,060 individual birds and 85 different species. A total of 2 million birds and 635 species were observed nationally.

22 to 28 October 2018

Help your kids build healthy habits

08 October 2018

Belmore Rd

Balwyn Rd

Balwyn Community Centre412 Whitehorse Rd

230 Balwyn RdBalwyn Leisure Centre

Stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence

against women

Tarang Chawla 2017 Young Australian of the Year Finalist

Gabrielle Hitch Eastern Domestic Violence Service

Inspector Stephen Noy Victoria Police

Panellists

Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

Presentation and panel discussion: 11am to 12.15pm

Free lunch: 12.15pm to 1.15pm

For more information or to book your free seat, visit www.2018boroondarawhiteribbonday.eventbrite.com.au or call 9278 4898.

You are invited to a free forum which will include a keynote speech by Tarang Chawla who was a 2017 Young Australian of the Year Finalist. Tarang will speak about overcoming adversity following the murder of his 23-year-old sister Nikita.

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Boroondara White Ribbon Day

The Balwyn Community Centre will temporarily relocate to the former Balwyn Leisure Centre site from Monday 8 October 2018.Activities and occasional child care will continue at the new site. Ample car parking is available.

The Balwyn Community Centre Upgrade Project is due to begin later this year and take 12 months to complete. The upgraded Centre will be a convenient one-stop hub featuring:

§ maternal and child health services

§ occasional child care § recreational activities § community programs

for all ages.

More information: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/balwyn-cc-upgrade or 9278 4573.

BALWYN COMMUNITY CENTRE RELOCATION

This event was developed by Anne-Maree Polimeni with support from Sands. Funded by the Rotary Club of Balwyn and the City of Boroondara.

International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2018

Join us in lighting up the front of the Hawthorn Arts Centre in memory of your child

Enjoy a candle ceremony, live music and canapes

To book www.trybooking.com/VAVA (free of charge)For further information contact Sands at victoria@sands.org.au

7pm to 9.15pmMonday 15 October, 2018

Hawthorn Arts Centre

360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

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Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre2-12 Derby Street, Kew. Call: 9853 3126 Web: kewnlc.org.au

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre157 Union Road, Surrey Hills.Call: 9890 2467 Web: surreyhillsnc.org.au

Trentwood @ the Hub2 Centre Way, Balwyn North. Call: 9819 2629 Web: trentwood.org.au

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre2 Rochester Road, Canterbury.Call: 9830 4214 Web: canterburynh.org.au

The Craig Family Centre7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton.Call: 9885 7789 Web: craigfc.org.au

Hawthorn Community House32 Henry Street, Hawthorn.Call: 9819 2629 Web: hch.org.au

Balwyn Community Centre412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.Call: 9836 7942 Web: balwyncc.org.au

Bowen Street Community Centre Camberwell102 Bowen Street, Camberwell.Call: 9889 0791 Web: bowenstreet.org.au

Camberwell Community Centre33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell.Call: 9882 2611 Web: camberwellcommunity centre.org.au

Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton.Call: 9885 9401 Web: alameinnlc.com.au

Ashburton Community Centre160 High Street, Ashburton.Call: 9885 7952 Web: ashburtoncc.org.au

Your local neighbourhood houses

Introduction to computers: Windows 10 Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning CentreCovers terminology, organising desktop, files, folders, printing, basic Word and more - 12.45pm to 3.30pm, Thursdays from 11 October.

Cost: $122 (nine sessions).

Fun brain training for kids (6 to 9 years) Ashburton Community Centre

Boost neural pathway development and assist learning and memory retention in this fun class - 4pm to 4.45pm, Tuesdays from 23 October 2018.

Cost: $80 (six sessions).

Yoga and chair yoga Balwyn Community Centre

Get back in touch with your body! Practice traditional and/or chair yoga that incorporates breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15 October.

Cost: $152.50 (10 sessions).

Children’s danceBowen Street Community Centre

For ages 2-and-a-half to 3 years, and 3 to 6 years. Various times - Mondays from 8 October 2018.

Cost: $88 (eight sessions).

Friday “500” social card group Camberwell Community Centre

Join us on Fridays for a good laugh with friends. All welcome - 1pm to 3pm.

Cost: $2 casual attendance plus annual membership.

Stress less Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre

Bring calm into your life with gentle relaxation and meditation exercises - 10.45am to 11.45am, Tuesday from 9 October 2018.

Cost: $130 (10 weeks).

Occasional Care Craig Family Centre

Occasional Care, 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday ($50 per session) plus additional Friday session 9am to 2pm ($62 per session). Approved Childcare Centre for Government Child Care Subsidy.

Meditation and mindfulness Hawthorn Community House

A workshop to give an overview of mindfulness and meditation. This is a great opportunity to try it out - 7pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday 23 October 2018. Cost: $20 www.trybooking.com or call 35 51 95.

Mixed media art classes (8 to 11 years) Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Develop fundamental art skills across a range of mediums - 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Thursdays from 11 October 2018.

Cost: $350 (10 weeks).

Twilight market Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre

Handmade crafts, live music, food and licensed bar. Do your Christmas shopping in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere and support your local community - 5pm to 9pm, Friday 26 October 2018. Cost: free.

If there is an interest or a passion you’d like to pursue, your local neighbourhood house has a range of courses, classes and workshops for you to explore. Nurture a creative talent, learn a language, develop your skills or join a social group. We have options for children and teens through to the senior members of our community. To find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood, visit a centre, call or go online.

What’s on at your neighbourhood house

Download a copy of the full Short Course Guide at:

www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-centres.

Printed copies are also available at our libraries and neighbourhood houses.

10 October 2018

Riddell’s practice tends to serve a number of generations from the same family. “Each brief tends to be quite different given the ages, but you develop a relationship and sense of trust that spans years,” she says.

Sitting on a generous 1,000-square-metre site with a rear northern garden, the home’s potential was obvious. However, rather than focusing solely on its period charm, Riddell also spoke frankly to her clients about the Victorian villa’s constraints. While it certainly constituted an important part of the heritage streetscape, it was in need of attention. The once slate roof had been replaced and the original front awning had long gone.

“You could say the original house had a strong masculine feel, quite robust on its bluestone foundations.” She was also concerned with the sombre front rooms, devoid of light. “People lived very differently at that time. The focus was on the open fireplace, rather than the garden,” she adds.

An early Victorian villa in Hawthorn shares this year’s Heritage Award from our Urban Design Awards. Located in Lisson Grove, a picturesque street lined with many period homes, this house, dating from the mid-19th century and thought to be one of the oldest in the area, appears relatively modest compared to its neighbours.

“Our clients (a couple whose children had long left home) were looking for a period home in this area, something that came with history,” says architect Jane Riddell, Director of Jane Riddell Architects. She had already inspected a couple of properties for these clients, advising them on the potential and drawbacks for each. “They missed out on the other two places, but got lucky on the third attempt.”

Boroondara Urban Design Awards 2018

Heritage award-winner Elberfeld HouseWords by Stephen Crafti

Photography Tom Roe

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three metres in height) on either side of the fireplace. The kitchen is also contemporary with streamlined white painted joinery and a central island bench, finished in granite. “The kitchen is fairly pared back to allow the garden to be centre stage,” she says. A wraparound verandah at the rear diffuses the northern light, its steel columns in keeping with the contemporary theme.

Although this house is substantial for a couple, it can be broken down into zones so that the spaces are far from overwhelming. “Having the ability to close off part of the house formed an element of the brief,” she says, who admires her clients’ move into a contemporary world. “When you’re working with clients, it’s important to show possibilities. But it’s also important to educate and show the best of both periods, past and present,” she adds.

line the passage connecting the two wings. The courtyard-style gardens on either side of this walkway, designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects and conceived in a low-maintenance Japanese aesthetic, further soften the lines between the two periods. And unlike the previous arrangement, where there was a steep set of stairs leading to the back garden, the ‘bridge’ as it’s referred to (flanked by floor-to-ceiling glass walls either side) features gentle broad timber steps, given there’s a slight fall across the property.

In contrast to the Victorian villa, the new Miesian addition is heavily glazed and appears to ‘float’ above the landscape. Screw piles were used below the veranda to support the structure, creating a ‘dialogue’ with the heavy bluestone foundations that feature in the Victorian home. As well as floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing the new open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, she inserted two large steel-and-glass pivotal doors (over

One of the highlights of the original house was the arched entrance, with its steel columns framing the passage. The team reworked the original front rooms, converting two of them into the main bedroom and ensuite. On the other side of the passage, two rooms were transformed into a study and a gymnasium. New skylights in each area increased the amount of natural light.

However, what the home really needed was an entire new contemporary wing, with a couple of additional bedrooms. “Our clients’ children often come over for a meal and end up staying the night,” she says.

Rather than simply attaching a modernist structure at the rear of the home to maximise the light and garden views, a bridge-like gallery passage was designed that links the past to the present. In a nod to the decorative steel columns greeting visitors to the house, fine steel poles

12 October 2018

On the Community Project Wall Taxonomy of Precious PlantsResearching and locating 19 plants that are indigenous to Boroondara, Kerri Wilson McConchie uses the plants as tools to draw and paint an abstract taxonomy of local flora. The outcome is a series of delicate ink drawings indicative of each species of plant, as well as an attempt to capture their unique traits and essence.

The exhibition also features an animation based on the drawings.

Featuring: Kerri Wilson McConchie.

When: On now until Sunday 21 October 2018

This Wild SongThis Wild Song is a long-term project by Melbourne artist Ilona Nelson. Nelson has photographed more than 100 significant Australian female artists, incorporating visual aspects, motifs or language from the artist’s practice into the portrait. See 26 portraits from the series alongside an artwork by each artist pictured. A unique concept is created for each artist, resulting in a deeply personal and emotive portrait.

Featuring artists: Danica Chappell, Bindi Cole Chocka, Maree Clarke, Filomena Coppola, Megan Evans, Erika Gofton, Hannah Gartside, Wanda Gillespie, Michelle Hamer, Lucy Hardie, Freya Jobbins, Emma Lindsay, Nell, Catherine Nelson, Indigo O’Rourke, Jill Orr, Polixeni Papapetrou, Sonia Payes, Patricia Piccinini, Jacqui Stockdale, Kate Rohde, Cyrus Tang, Merryn Trevethan, Charlotte Watson, Susan Wirth, and Gosia Wlodarczak.

When: On now until Sunday 21 October 2018

What’s on at The Town Hall Gallery

No Lights No LycraJoin in on this free casual dance class in the dark, for the pure joy of dancing. No need to book a place, just show up when you’re in the mood to dance.

Tickets: $8 at the door

When: 6pm to 7pm, every Thursday

Where: The Basement, rear of Hawthorn Arts Centre

Firebird Trio: Dark Beethoven Immerse yourself in a rare concert experience when the renowned Firebird Trio perform Beethoven’s glorious music by candlelight, interspersed with readings of Beethoven’s letters by Peter Burch OAM. Don’t miss this beautiful classical music experience in the acoustic surrounds of the Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Tickets: $36/$30

When: 8pm, Friday 26 October 2018

What’s on at Hawthorn Arts Centre

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Town Hall Gallery360 Burwood Road, HawthornClosed Mondays

9278 4770/kewcourthouse@kewcourthouse/kew_court_house

Kew Court House188 High Street, Kew

9278 4770/hawthornartscentre@hawthornarts/hawthornartscentre

Hawthorn Arts Centre360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/arts or call 9278 4770.

For bookings and more information

What’s onBoroondara Arts

Boroondara Creative Network gatheringBoroondara Creative Network gatherings are an opportunity for artists and arts administrators from all disciplines, both professionals and hobbyists, to network, share creative ideas and learn something new from guest speakers. A light lunch is provided.

When: 12.30pm to 2pm, Saturday 6 October 2018

Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre

Cost: free event.

Town Hall Gallery After DarkEnjoy a taste of something different at Town Hall Gallery After Dark. The doors of Town Hall Gallery will open after hours for you to enjoy music, the Arts Bar and special after-hours access to the best quality art in the eastern region. Exhibition curators and artists will be on hand to answer any questions. Get a group of friends together and start your weekend in the best way possible at Town Hall Gallery After Dark.

When: 6pm to 8pm, Friday 5 October 2018

Cost: free event.

Special Event

14 October 2018

www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/council-meetings

9278 4471

For up-to-date information about meetings or to obtain copies of agendas and minutes, visit our website or call:

6.30pmMonday 29 October 2018Urban Planning Special Committee

6.30pmMonday 22 October 2018Council Meeting

Presentation of the Annual Report

6.30pm Monday 15 October 2018Urban Planning Special Committee

6.30pm Monday 8 October 2018Services Special Committee (Hawthorn Arts Centre)

6.30pm Monday 1 October 2018Urban Planning Special Committee

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber located at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell.

All welcome.

Council meetings in October

The winner will be announced at Boroondara’s International Volunteer Day celebration on Wednesday 5 December 2018.

For information on how to nominate an exceptional volunteer, visit our website at www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/volunteer-award.

Do you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to the local community?

You can nominate them for the Boroondara Volunteer of the Year Award.

Nominations are now open and will close at 5pm, Monday 15 October 2018.

Nominations open 2019 Boroondara Volunteer of the Year Award

When: 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 23 October 2018Where: Parkview Room, City of Boroondara Council Offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell

For more information, contact our Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre on 9278 4550 or email bvsb@boroondara.vic.gov.au.

To register and learn more: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au.

Skilled volunteer, David Lanigan, attended last year’s event.

“I leapt at the opportunity to contribute. I applied my photographic expertise in a local organisation, and was part of a team of professionals working towards creating meaningful change. After the completion of the short-term project, I can clearly see the fruits of my labor and I feel content.”

Do you have a professional skill that could benefit a local community organisation?

Perhaps you are skilled in information technology, strategic planning, governance, research and evaluation, project management, website design or development? Or perhaps you have experience in managing social media or executing a marketing campaign?

If so, join us at the Skilled Volunteer Meet and learn how your skills can make a contribution to your community.

During this networking event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

§ sign-up for a skilled volunteer project § join a board or become a committee

member § connect with 35 local diverse

community organisations § meet and build networks with like-

minded individuals.

Skilled Volunteer Meet Could your skills make a difference in Boroondara?

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Kew Library corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew

Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn

Greythorn Library Lounge 2 Centre Way Balwyn North

Camberwell Library 340 Camberwell Road Camberwell

Balwyn Library 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

Ashburton Library 154 High Street Ashburton

9278 4666

www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries

No time to visit the library? Your library membership gives you access to our best travel eBooks and audiobooks that you can download onto your device.

Visit our website to access them now!

Do it online

We are excited to introduce two digital resources, Beamafilm and Freegal Music, which will transform the way you can enjoy your favourite films and music.

BeamafilmBeamafilm is a comprehensive documentary and Indie film streaming platform containing high quality content. It contains more than 300 award-winning documentaries, independent feature films and festival favourites, primarily Australian.

Films and documentaries are available at the click of a button and trailers are also available, giving you the opportunity to get a sense of the content before watching an entire film or documentary.

Beamafilm would be of particular interest to those who appreciate documentaries and independent films, or students, as many include topics studied at secondary school level.

Freegal MusicFreegal Music is a free music service where members can download and/or stream more than 15 million songs from around 200 genres as well as access featured audiobooks. Once you’ve downloaded a song, it is yours to listen to again and again!

Members can also enjoy single tracks, albums or curated playlists designed to suit their particular musical tastes.

Digital content from Beamafilm and Freegal Music will work on almost any computer, player, tablet or smartphone. Both digital resources are available by visiting www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries and navigating to the eResource A-Z page.

If you need help accessing digital content on your device, visit one of Boroondara’s libraries or call us on 9278 4666 and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Access free movies and music online Until recently, the way our library members have accessed movies, documentaries and music from the library was by borrowing DVDs and CDs. However, through our website, members can now view, listen or download digital content, free of charge, 24/7, and from anywhere!

As a Boroondara libraries member you have free 24/7 access to a range of digital content, whether you’re at home, travelling Australia or even overseas.

For more information on how to access the latest magazines, download music across a range of genres, select a new eBook or watch award-winning documentaries and independent films visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries.

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Which ward do you call home?

If you are unsure which ward you reside in, visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ward-map or call 9278 4444 to find out.

Cr Phillip HealeyStudley WardIncluding parts of Kew and Kew East

Ph: 9835 7848 or 0437 374 773E: phillip.healey@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jack WegmanJunction WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn East, Camberwell and Canterbury

Ph: 9835 7843E: jack.wegman@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Garry ThompsonSolway WardIncluding parts of Ashburton and Glen Iris

Ph: 9835 7847 or 0417 153 512E: garry.thompson@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Steve HurdGlenferrie WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn and Hawthorn West

Ph: 9835 7849 or 0417 708 182E: steve.hurd@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Cynthia WatsonMaranoa WardIncluding parts of Balwyn, Balwyn North and Mont Albert

Ph: 9835 7846 or 0419 488 204E: cynthia.watson@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Coral RossGardiner WardIncluding parts of Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Camberwell and Glen Iris

Ph: 9835 7842 or 0438 005 225E: coral.ross@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jane AddisMaling WardIncluding parts of Canterbury, Surrey Hills and Balwyn

Ph: 9835 7845 or 0409 267 902E: jane.addis@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Felicity SinfieldCotham WardIncluding Deepdene and parts of Kew, Kew East, Balwyn and Balwyn North

Ph: 9835 7841 or 0418 793 573E: felicity.sinfield@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Lisa HollingsworthLynden WardIncluding parts of Camberwell, Glen Iris and Canterbury

Ph: 9835 7844 or 0417 908 485E: lisa.hollingsworth@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Jim Parke, MayorBellevue WardIncluding parts of Kew East and Balwyn North

Ph: 9278 4457 E: jim.parke@ boroondara.vic.gov.au

Boroondara councillors