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BANYULE
MAR–APR 2020
Banyule's big
festival weekend – 04
03 10 18 24
YOUTH FOR TOWARDS KIDS' WHAT'S
CLIMATE ACTION ZERO WASTE CORNER ON
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East Link Project. over the last few months around the banyule.vic.gov.au/
Council Plan 2017-2021 and our draft subscribe
While Council supports the delivery
Rating Strategy and Fees and Charges.
of a North East Link and is continuing @banyulecouncil
The feedback we receive from you is
to work with local MPs, residents,
invaluable to better plan for the future
traders and community groups to @BanyuleCouncil
and improve service delivery.
address concerns, there are a
number of design improvements Council recently held a Strategic Have your say on important
that need to be properly investigated. Planning Day to ensure we continue projects and local initiatives
These include: the delivery of a to align our work with our vision of a
green, sustainable and vibrant Banyule
shaping.banyule.
longer tunnel option; excluding
Borlase Reserve as a tunnel boring for a healthy, connected and inclusive vic.gov.au
machine launch site; and protecting community. We are currently finalising While Australia was grappling with a bushfire crisis over
the nature and significant trees year 4 of our Council Plan 2017- Council Meetings summer, young minds put their heads together at Banyule's
at Simpson Army Barracks. 2021 which outlines the objectives first Youth for Climate Action Forum.
and key directions that keep us on Next Council Meetings:
All of these issues were identified
track to deliver a range of services, • 16 March The Forum saw 11 young people • When we can vote, we will
by the independent advisory panel
infrastructure and initiatives to make • 06 and 27 April discuss climate action, learn about elect people who will stop
as needing to be addressed; however,
Banyule a better place for all. Council’s commitments, and identify climate change.
the process the project has used to • 18 May
ways young people could lead • Everyone can make a change
date has not adequately addressed Bushfire crisis Location: projects that make a difference.
these issues. Council has had by doing small things.
It has been a long summer for our Council Offices, Level 4, 1 Flintoff Some of the big issues
feedback from residents that the And some ways they were already
emergency services fighting bushfires St, Greensborough, from 7pm. raised were:
North East Link Project appears addressing climate change:
including some on our doorstep at For agendas, minutes, public
to lack experience and expertise • Rising seas and temperatures • Thinking twice before buying stuff
Plenty Gorge. Their work is heroic question time and request to
in working with local communities • Giant fires
and we can’t thank them enough. speak forms, visit banyule.vic. • Using compost bins and
to achieve local outcomes.
Events like these put tolls on people gov.au/CouncilMeetings • Water shortages worm farms Sachin, 6, (pictured above)
We stand united with residents, • Mass extinction • Op shopping and recycling
and are a stark reminder that we depicted some of the planet’s
local community groups and traders
to achieve the best possible outcomes
must be vigilant. It’s always best to 2020 election • Air pollution • Saving water threats in a colourful book
have a plan in place to reduce the • Using electric cars called ‘The Earth Story’.
for the North East Link in Banyule At its Council Meeting on 3 February Adults were seen as not doing
impact of these emergencies. enough about climate change His sister Asha, 9 (pictured
and are now working closely with 2020, Council resolved to maintain Also, a list of priorities young
Boroondara and Whitehorse councils Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/HEP to attendance voting for the next and urged to step up their game. people could lead on were: above right) said she enjoyed
to commence legal proceedings. download a home emergency plan. election on 24 October 2020. the summit, especially learning
The discussions were not all doom • Protecting the ocean through about the single-use plastic bag
and gloom with a range of positive clean up campaigns and ban. “My family use bamboo
outlooks identified: limiting consumption.
Bin dates error in Community Calendar You can check your bin day online or get a sticker toothbrushes,” Asha said.
Unfortunately the 2020 Community Calendar was to place over the page. Pick up a sticker at a Council • The things we’ve been doing • Reducing energy consumption
will start working – not everything in the home and community. That’s good for
printed showing the wrong weeks for green waste Customer Service Centre or visit banyule.vic.gov.au/
and recycling in the back section. BinDay to get one posted to you. happens straight away. • Caring for the environment to the environment.
lessen the impact of bushfires.
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Banyule's big festival weekend
Music lovers keep this weekend free if you want to experience a mega line-up of bands
in picturesque parkland surrounds. The stage is set for the return of Twilight Sounds on
Saturday 14 March.
You said we couldn’t top last year. Tracy McNeil and The Goodlife:
Well, you were wrong. This year coming off sold-out shows and
will feature artists to entertain major festivals around the world,
the young and the old: classy country rocker Tracy McNeil
and her band The Goodlife take
The Voices Supergroup: some
you on a journey of mesmerising
of Australia's best musicians,
country music.
including Taxiride's Jason Singh,
Choirboys’ Mark Gable and BYO food or check out an array
Eurogliders’ Grace Knight, unite of food trucks and the craft beer
forces to unleash four decades bar. BYO picnic rug or chair.
of chart-topping Australia music.
Twilight Sounds
The Public Opinion Afro Saturday 14 March
Orchestra: inspired by the infectious
5.30pm–10pm
afro-beat music of Nigeria and West
Africa, this 17-piece ensemble Sills Bend, Warringal Parklands,
commands the stage and sets a Heidelberg
Twilight Sounds is proudly supported by: pulsating rhythm with contemporary Free event
African funk. banyule.vic.gov.au/TwilightSounds
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Banyule's big festival weekend
15 March 2020
Play, create, experiment with FREE fun activities, Grand Parade
engaging workshops and spellbinding performances
Bring your family and friends to Burgundy St
across the whole day!
to witness Banyule community spirit at its best.
Be entertained by kids’ stage show Delicious food and drinks available Kids ArtyFarty Fest
Magical Mountains, Bop Til You from onsite food trucks or bring your is proudly supported by: Come and support your local school or community
Drop Karaoke, and Exiled on High own ‘nude food’ waste-wise picnic. group, and enjoy the spectacle of colourful costumes,
Street cover band. dancers, stilt walkers, and giant puppets!
Sunday 15 March
Learn some circus tricks, turn Sunday 15 March
11am–4pm
trash into treasure, or create some 10am–11am
sand art. Play the harp or immerse Sills Bend,
Burgundy St,
yourself in the sensory zone. Warringal Parklands
Heidelberg
Beverley Rd, Heidelberg Free event
Enjoy dreamcatcher and slime
workshops, roving entertainment, FREE family-friendly event banyule.vic.gov.au/GrandParade
face painting plus a whole lot more. banyule.vic.gov.au/KAFF
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Council Service Centres:
Greensborough: Level 3, 1 Flintoff Street
Ivanhoe: 4 Bond Street, Ivanhoe
Rosanna: 72 Turnham Avenue (inside Rosanna Library)
Office Hours of Opening:
If you haven’t yet checked out our online community
Greensborough & Ivanhoe: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
Rosanna: Monday – Friday 10am – 12noon and 1pm – 4pm
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2017–2021 and our draft
Rating Strategy and draft
Fees and Charges.
We had a high level of
engagement throughout our
Recently, we asked you to Banyule is not our only tool for
summer consultation program
nominate places for heritage community engagement. Depending
and we thank you all for your
listing consideration through our on the type and scale of the project
contributions.
Heritage Study. There was also we also use:
a chance to provide input into our We are looking to keep as many
• Face-to-face and phone
James Reserve Masterplan and of our discretionary fees at last
interviews;
share your visions for the Heidelberg year’s prices to allow greater
Structure Plan. You could even give • Community workshops accessibility and participation for
us feedback on the fees we charge and forums; the community. And we will be
Here’s some of your feedback:
at our aquatic centres. • Opportunities at community considering all of your feedback
In Were St, one thing we must Top elements identified for Other comments were: events and festivals; as we prepare the final versions
Projects currently live and
keep in the future is… improvement include: • Attendance at advisory of these documents.
– We love Were St and visit awaiting your thoughts include:
– The green space – Trees / greenery daily for a sense of community, the Heidelberg Park Masterplan; committees; plus The draft Budget 2020/2021
great shops, cafes... Ivanhoe Public Realm Plan; and the • Vox pops and pop-ups. will be available for your
– The village feel – Public toilets
Delta Road Playground replacement feedback between April and May
– I look forward to a greener, Keep an eye on our social media,
– Its bustling community and Bike Education Track. before it goes up to Council to
more accessible, artistic, website and the Banner for
atmosphere consider for adoption in June.
welcoming Were St. If you prefer some face time, or opportunities to get involved
something a little different, Shaping and shape Banyule.
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Composting
workshop
Come and learn all the 2020
tips and tricks to make
great compost.
Find out more about different
composting containers, worm
farming and Bokashi buckets.
You’ll be surprised how much
you can reduce your waste by
Let’s clean up our green waste
diverting your kitchen scraps
from landfill. Plus, see the
amazing results your composting
Most of us put the right thing in the right bin, but it only takes a will make to your garden.
few contaminated bins to ruin an entire truckload of green waste. Sunday 19 April, 2pm–4pm
This is not good for the planet or Council costs.
Watsonia Neighbourhood
Remember, along with lawn clippings House
and weeds, only twigs and small 35/47 Lambourn Rd,
branches are to be placed in your Watsonia
green waste bin. And, never bag Free event
your garden waste.
Here are some items that regularly
Bookings
9490 4222
Nominate a volunteer
contaminate our green waste Volunteers are some of the most generous people in our
recycling bins, along with better community who often fly under the radar.
places to put them:
Why not give them the recognition they deserve There are three categories:
DOMESTIC RUBBISH and nominate them for a Banyule Volunteer Award?
• Individual (incorporating
Household rubbish belongs in your
rubbish bin. Try composting and buying Live well with Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a
celebration held during National Volunteers Week in
Life Time Contribution)
• Young (aged 12–25 years
less waste
goods with recyclable packaging to
May, where they will be thanked for their contribution as at 1 January 2020)
reduce waste.
SCRAP TIMBER to the community.
• Community group
DISPOSBALE NAPPIES Why not reuse the wood to build Learn how to get organised Nominations can be made online until midnight
Throw them in the rubbish bin. Better something for the home or garden? For more information, contact
for a sustainable lifestyle and on 15 March at Banyule.smartygrants.com.au
Karen Molinaro on 9457 9955.
still, try reusable cloth nappies to help If you can’t find another use, take
save time, money and look
the planet. it to our Waste Recovery Centre.
after the environment.
POLYSTYRENE FOAM SOIL
Place small bagged amounts in your
rubbish bin or for large amounts, take
Makes the bin too heavy to be
lifted by the collection truck. Spread
Tanya Lewis, professional eco
organiser and waste coach, Neighbour Day Picnic
challenges people to rethink the true
it to our Waste Recovery Centre in clean soil about your garden. Small This year, Neighbour Day is asking Australians to focus on the importance
cost of waste and how to simplify
Bellfield. Some manufacturers even amounts of soil are accepted at of belonging and creating social connections with people outside of their
their life without cost the earth.
take back packaging. our Waste Recovery Centre. normal groups and relationships.
Reconsider what you need to
purchase and find out ways to Council invite you to come along • A free BBQ from Rotary Club
repurpose, reuse or recycle rather and celebrate at our Neighbour of Ivanhoe
than throwing things out. Day Picnic and get to know your • Children’s games and
local community. face painting
Thursday 26 March
GRASS LEAVES STICKS BRANCHES Enjoy:
6.30pm–8.30pm Sunday 29 March
& WEEDS & FLOWERS (Max 500mm)
Watsonia Neighbourhood House • Local band Siren playing 4pm–6pm
35/47 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia pop and indie-folk covers Albert Jones Reserve
Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/recycling to find out about what you can and originals Mount St, Eaglemont
Free event
and can't recycle and discover more ways to dispose of your waste.
Bookings 9490 4222 Free event. No booking required
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New rules for home pools and spas Playground replacement program
We continue to improve local parks across Banyule, replacing old and outdated equipment
Pool and spa safety barriers save Barriers and registration are When your safety
required for:
and bringing in new elements.
lives. That’s why new laws require barrier has been inspected,
pool and spa owners to register • In-ground pools and spas you will receive a compliance One of the latest parks to get a face-lift is If you’re a local and want some new adventures
with Council by 1 June 2020 and certificate or non-compliance notice. Greensborough’s Fell Reserve on Grimshaw St. for the little ones, check it out.
• Above-ground pools and spas,
get their barrier checked every If your safety barrier is not compliant, The refurbished playground includes some great
including inflatable pools, holding Play space launch:
four years. more than 30 cm of water improvements need to be carried out new equipment including a range of swings, slides
If you own a pool or spa, including to meet the relevant standards before and climbing features. Thursday 2 April
• Indoor pools and spas
portable or relocatable swimming • Wading pools containing your inspector can reinspect and We’ve also installed new seating and upgraded 10am–12noon
pools, register now before the more than 30 cm of water issue a compliance certificate. the small basketball court and added a netball ring. Free BBQ, entertainment and activities
closing date of registration.
Once registered, owners need You have to get your first compliance
Once registered, owners need to certify the safety barrier is up certificate in to us before a set date
to supply a compliance certificate to relevant standards. You can do (see below). Dates depend on the
from a registered building surveyor
or building inspector.
this by engaging a registered building
surveyor or building inspector.
construction date or last erected
date, if it's relocatable.
New year, new lighting
Heidelberg Park is sporting new lighting towers with
a $260,000 Council upgrade over summer thanks
Construction date Certificate due to Sport and Recreation Victoria joint funding.
30 June 1994 or earlier 1 June 2021
The four new 30 metre high towers each have five LED lights,
1 July 1994 – 1 May 2010 1 June 2022 improving the illumination and coverage at the ground.
After 1 May 2010 1 June 2023 Looks like resident club, Heidelberg West Football Club, is looking
forward to a bright new season.
For more information, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/PoolFence or call 9433 7777.
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Creating inclusive Have a voice at the
local jobs Banyule Youth Summit
Our pioneering Inclusive Employment Program has returned Every two years Council holds a Banyule Youth Summit to consult
for its second year with 16 new participants starting jobs with young people and hear their views and ideas.
at Banyule Council in February.
The six-month program provides • People living with disability;
meaningful paid work experience
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait
and learning and development
Islanders; and
opportunities for people facing
unique barriers to employment: • Young people.
• People from culturally and Over the next few editions, we’ll
linguistically diverse backgrounds feature more participants who are
including refugees and asylum gaining valuable work skills and
seekers; experience across a variety of roles.
This is a great opportunity for young At the end of the summit, young If you’re aged between 12 and
people to meet like-minded peers people make recommendations 25 and would like to attend
and discuss issues of importance to Council and then Council works (attendance is free), contact
to them. with young people to implement Naomi Simmonds on 9457 9902
Movies on In the past, topics have included
these recommendations. or naomi.simmonds@banyule.
vic.gov.au
the Move
the environment, gender equality The next Youth Summit will be held
and mental health. on Thursday 7 May, from 9am–
3pm, at the Heidelberg Golf Club.
Enjoy a FREE screening
of A Dog’s Purpose (PG)
in the great outdoors.
BYO blanket or deck chair. Bring a Caring for young carers
picnic or purchase some food from
Do you know someone 25 years old or under who provides
the 1st Lower Plenty Scouts BBQ.
unpaid care and support to a family member or friend
Mohamed Farah is settling into in his new job as an assistant project There will be activities before the with a disability, a physical or mental illness, a substance
manager with Council’s Assets and City Services department. In the film with Kintala Dog Club doing dependency, or who is aged?
last semester of his engineering degree at university, he sees the role a demonstration, plus face painting
as an opportunity to make a real difference to his future prospects. and life-size games. The person they care for may be year and want to know what sort
Sunday 22 March a parent, sibling, their own child, of activities interest young carers.
What excites me most about working at other relative or friend.
5pm–8.30pm If you are a young carer, please
Banyule Council is serving the community and making complete a short survey to tell
Movie starts at 6.30pm Council recently received funding via
a positive impact whilst also striving for professional the Supporting Carers Locally Grant us what you like and sign up to
and personal development. Price Park, Meyrick Cres, keep informed.
Viewbank through the Victorian Government
The Heidelberg Heights resident will be a valuable asset as he plays to support Banyule’s young carers. Go to banyuleyouth.com/
Free event.
his part in delivering more than 300 capital works program scheduled We would like to run some fun young-carers to participate.
No bookings required
for the 2019/2020 financial year. activities and workshops over the
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Banyule Business events
Each year, we provide a range of business development and networking events to help
businesses establish and thrive in our municipality. Check out want we’ve got in store
for you over the next few months.
Small
business
bus visit
Get your ticket and get on
the bus for some free expert
business advice from an
experienced mentor.
Wednesday 18 March
10am–4pm
Bell St Mall, Bell St,
Heidelberg West
Bookings essential for
mentoring assistance visit
business.vic.gov.au/sbb
Home-based Women in Business Lunch It’s time to digitise your small business
business Featuring Nicole Eckels, co-founder
and CEO of the Sapphire Group, with
$60 per registration
includes two-course lunch The ASBAS Digital Solutions program is a low-cost, high-value advisory service targeted at
networking event Glasshouse candles as the leading and a free Glasshouse Australian small businesses. The one-off membership cost of $55 gives you access to a series
fragrance brand in David Jones. candle for every attendee. of workshops, mentoring and webinars in April, May and June.
Friday 20 March Limited seating. Digital Marketing Essentials Boost Website Traffic and If you have previously registered
11.30am–2pm For bookings, visit Engage Audiences for the program and paid
Low Cost Marketing Tools
banyulebusiness.com.au SEO Foundation for $55, please call MIC on
The Rosanna Golf Club
54 Cleveland Avenue, How to Create and Small Business 9490 1402 or email asbas@
Lower Plenty Plan Content melbourneinnovation.com.au
Bookings essential at for the unique coupon code to
Engage Real Followers
A Banyule Business event proudly banyulebusiness.com.au register for this workshop.
on Instagram
sponsored by:
Events are held at the Melbourne
Social Media and
Innovation Centre (MIC), This program is delivered by MIC
Banyule's networking event is the Customer Experience
61 Civic Drive, in collaboration with Banyule and
perfect opportunity to expand your Sell Products on Social Media Greensborough. Nillumbik councils.
business contacts, promote your
business and meet like-minded
business owners.
Tuesday 21 April
9.30am–11am
Home energy audits
Health Link Café Want to learn about the current energy star
WaterMarc, 1 Flintoff St, rating of your house?
Greensborough
At no expense, you’ll have a qualified assessor inspect
FREE event with a light
your house to get ideas to help you save money and energy.
morning tea provided
Bookings at banyulebusiness. Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/grants or call 9457 9801.
com.au
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Kids’ Switch to
modern cloth
Corner
nappies
Good
mental
health for
children Our convenient and fast lifestyles
have negative consequences, such
as the growing number of items
that are designed and produced
4-year-old kinder
for a single-use only and are then
Free health checks for ready for the recycling bin, or worse,
registration now online
can’t be recycled and need to be
young children deposited in landfill.
In Banyule, disposable nappies
Is your child attending 4-year-old kindergarten in 2021?*
make up approximately 10%
The Banyule Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is a free service for families 2021 kindergarten registrations • Change your kindergarten of the waste stream. While both
with young children. After the hospital informs us of the birth, a MCH nurse are now open. preference disposable and cloth nappies
will contact you to arrange an appointment. have an impact on the environment,
Mental health is the way children We’ve made the process easier • Respond to your
What to expect: think or feel about themselves and more convenient. Now you kindergarten offer cloth nappies tend to be the more
environmentally friendly option
The first MCH visit is usually completed in your home. It is a chance for you and the world around them. don’t need to come in to a Council • Update your details if they are line dried and washed
and the nurse to get to know each other, find out more about the service, It’s related to how children office, just jump online at banyule.
For more information, in full loads.
key visits and talk about any concerns you may have. cope with life’s challenges and vic.gov.au/4YearOldKinder
stresses. The Raising Children visit our website or call Your local Maternal and Child Health
The key visits focus on optimising child and family health, wellbeing, safety, The first time you visit, you will be
Network suggests children with the Kindergarten Support Centre displays a range of modern
learning and development. required to set up a user account
good mental health: Officer on 9490 4222. cloth nappies available locally.
and password.
Did you know? There is a MCH phone app that provides a host of • Feel happy and positive * To attend 4-year-old kindergarten Visit Sustainability Victoria for
information and features. Then, it’s child’s play to:
about themselves in 2021, your child must be born tips on switching to modern cloth
Call 9457 9990 to make your next appointment or request an • Register your child between 1 January 2016 and nappies and help Banyule move
• Enjoy life
appointment online at banyule.vic.gov.au/MCH • Pay the registration fee 30 April 2017. towards zero waste.
• Learn well
• Have healthy relationships
Support for twins, triplets with family and friends
or more
• Can manage sad, worrying
or angry feelings Sustainable play for children
• Can bounce back from supports children to contribute
Powered by volunteers, the Diamond Valley Multiple Established in 1985, the
tough times to a reuse culture at a young age,
Birth Association supports multiple birth families Banyule Toy Library offers
Visit raisingchildren.net.au families a wide range of toys, all while saving families money.
with current information on parenting and
for tips on supporting your games, puzzles and dress-ups The toy library is located at 19
hands-on assistance.
child’s good mental health. for a small yearly fee. Interlaken Parade, Rosanna and
The group offers a range of local services If you believe your child isn’t is open on various days.
including a low cost playgroup at the coping, visit kidshelpline. Sharing quality, well-made toys
Montmorency Children’s Centre each Monday com.au for information on the with excellent play value not Find out more about
during school terms from 9.30 to 11.30am. warning signs and where to go only stimulates a love of play, what’s on offer by visiting
to for help. it encourages sustainability and banyuletoylibrary.org.au
For more information, email
montypg@dvmba.amba.org.au
18 BANYULE BANNER MAR-APR 2020 19Is it an abandoned vehicle?
We receive a lot of calls about vehicles parked on the streets that people think are abandoned.
Before you pick up the phone, here are some things to keep in mind.
What is an abandoned vehicle? This will show if the vehicle is If the vehicle is unregistered
unregistered or stolen. If it is stolen, report it to Council by calling
A vehicle may be abandoned if:
report it to the police. 9490 4222 or go to banyule.vic.
• The registration is expired gov.au/ReportIT
Remember, an expired registration
or cancelled;
label no longer means that a
• The vehicle has no number vehicle is unregistered.
plates; or
• The vehicle is registered but
has not moved for at least
2 months.
Vehicles include cars, motorcycles,
trucks, trailers and caravans.
Check the vehicle's
registration status
You can check if a vehicle is
registered at vicroads.vic.gov.au
Nature Play Adventures
Nature play encourages kids and parents to see the natural environment as a place to enjoy,
play, imagine, relax and explore.
Getting your kids involved in nature Possum prowl Rosanna Parklands
play doesn’t have to be expensive or
Come explore the Latrobe Wildlife Join us for a Nature Play Adventure
time-consuming. It can be as simple
Sanctuary on an evening possum in the Rosanna Parklands.
as a visit to the local park where the
Learn
prowl.
kids can roam free. Learn about the natural environment
We’ll take you and your kids on a as you enjoy nature craft activities,
Protect yourself against the flu
something
We’ve organised some free
woodland adventure where you’ll a performance from Wombat Stew
activities to get you going.
discover the wonders of nature and nature walks in the parklands.
The flu season can start a lot earlier than winter and
new
through engaging, hands-on activities.
Saturday 2 May annual vaccination is the most effective way to protect
A great experience for children aged 9.30am to 11.30am yourself against flu.
up to 12 years. Please note, adult
supervision is required.
Rosanna Parklands Banyule has seven The annual flu vaccine will be available at all Council immunisation
Corner Thomson Drive and neighbourhood houses sessions from May onwards. Our online booking opens in April at
Wear covered walking shoes and BYO Chapman St, Rosanna and learning centres that banyule.vic.gov.au/immunisation
water. Please DO NOT bring torches! Bookings at provide places to meet,
banyule.vic.gov.au/ A free flu vaccine is available for all children aged six months to
Thursday 19 March share, exchange information less than 5 years old as well as pregnant women. We do also provide
NaturePlay and learn together.
7pm–8.45pm the flu vaccine to any other members of the community at a cost
La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, For a list of locations and see of $25 per dose.
La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora what’s on offer, visit banyule. It is recommended people aged 65 years and older see their
Bookings at banyule.vic.gov.au/ vic.gov.au/NHLC and download doctor for any special needs that may be required before booking.
NaturePlay a program.
20 BANYULE BANNER MAR-APR 2020 21It's time for Active April
This April, step up the amount of physical activity in your life and get more active, more often.
All it takes is 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April.
IN/VISIBLE
Creative expressions from Banyule’s LGBTIQ+ community
This exhibition and associated performances explore the
importance of visibility to the LGBTIQ+ community.
While society may feel it is from the experiences of our local
progressive and inclusive like never LGBTIQ+ community about what
before, the LGBTIQ+ community is important to them, as we
continues the invisible struggles continue to strive for a more
of daily life in a system designed inclusive and welcoming society.
to categorise, alienate and define Opening night: IDAHOBIT event
them as ‘other’.
Thursday 16 April Calling all LGBTIQ+
What things should be private
and invisible? What is relevant?
6pm–8pm artists and performers!
Exhibition dates: Every year Council celebrates
What things should be celebrated
and highlighted? Come and learn 17 April – 16 May International Day Against
Homophobia, Biphobia,
Open Your Eyes Intersexism and Transphobia
(IDAHOBIT) with a community
event not to be missed.
A print exhibition by Rosanna Photographic Club
This year, we invite you to submit
The first meeting of the Rosanna your artwork for a community-led
Photographic Club was held in exhibition exploring the theme
September 1959 at the home of ‘visible/invisible’ at Hatch
of the foundation President, Cliff from 17 April – 6 May. Here are some events to Visit Premiers Active April at We will welcome you into our
Lewis, with just 12 interested get you moving. activeapril.vic.gov.au to register community-focused and accessible
All forms of creative expression
photographers present. and get access to some great offers gyms. Come and make friends in
are welcome: visual art, music,
dance, poetry, writing, textile art, Disco for over 50s at WaterMarc and Banyule Leisure: our excellent group fitness classes.
The club has since grown to over
and anything else! Entries close: If you are over 50 and Take some time out with meditation
80 members, and marked its 60th Get active at WaterMarc and yoga, or kick back in our
anniversary in 2019. To celebrate 31 March 2020. still like to boogie, come
along for a fun night of dancing. WaterMarc is offering a 10 visit heated and accessible swimming
this amazing milestone, the club Requirements full access pass to the health club, pools, spas and saunas.
is staging an exhibition to showcase Our DJ will play hits of the 70s and
the talents of its members, and show You must identify as LGBTIQ+, group fitness classes and pool to Olympic Leisure Centre
'Escalator to Train Home', by Mal Vickers. and live, work or play in Banyule. 80s. Get your groove on, come be used during April.
you the world through their eyes. along to listen or, better still, to 15 Alamein Road,
Opening Event: Artwork must be appropriate dance. Prize for the best dressed. WaterMarc Heidelberg West
Gallery open:
for all-ages. 1 Flintoff St, Greensborough 9459 1193
Sunday 15 March, 2pm–4pm Wednesday–Sunday* Friday 3 April, 7pm–10pm
Exhibition dates: To submit your art or for Bellfield Community Hall 9422 6111 olc.vic.gov.au
10am–4pm*
more information, contact cnr Banksia St and Oriel Rd, WatermarcBanyule.com.au
18–29 March 2020 rosannaphotoclub.com Ivanhoe Aquatic
Steph Neoh at Steph.Neoh@ Bellfield
*Please note that opening times are different from normal operating hours for Hatch banyule.vic.gov.au Get active at Banyule Leisure 170 Waterdale
Free event. BYO drinks and Road, Ivanhoe
as Rosanna Photographic Club will be running this exhibition. Register to redeem 10 free
nibbles
passes to Olympic Leisure Centre 9490 7111
Bookings open 18 March – call
You can find Hatch 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe Open for exhibitions: and Ivanhoe Aquatic (available iafc.vic.gov.au
9490 4222 (strictly two tickets
Contemporary Arts Space at: banyule.vic.gov.au/Hatch Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm per person). to new and casual participants).
22 BANYULE BANNER MAR-APR 2020 23What’s on? Email communications@
banyule.vic.gov.au if you
have a community event
22 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar
Activities at your library
There is always a lot happening at your local library Movies on the Move Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra Neighbour Day Picnic
other than borrowing books. Enjoy an outdoor screening of A Dog’s Perform ‘High Seas’ with David Meet some new friends and enjoy
From language story times, computer workshops, Purpose (PG). BYO chair or rug. Griffiths on clarinet. a free BBQ and live music.
arts and crafts activities to cooking classes and Sun 22 March, 5pm–8.30pm Sat 28 March, 8pm Sun 29 March
author nights, there is something for all ages Movie starts at 6.30pm Performing Arts Centre, Ivanhoe 4pm–6pm
and tastes. Price Park, Meyrick Cres, Girls’ Grammar, Noel St, Ivanhoe Albert Jones Reserve
Viewbank Tickets: $13–$46 Mount St, Eaglemont
Visit yprl.vic.gov.au to find out more. Free event Book 9005 1792 or Free event. No bookings.
No bookings required heidelbergsymphony.com.au banyule.vic.gov.au
Every
Saturday 14 Mar 15 Mar 03 Apr 05 Apr 18 Apr
Parkrun Twilight Sounds Grand Parade Disco for over 50s Montmorency Food Swap Ivanhoe Reading Circle Centenary
Enjoy a timed 5km parkrun for Enjoy a festival of live music in the Join the Grand Parade down Dance to hits from the 70s and 80s A place to share their excess Discussion, readings, music, a pop-
runners of all standards. great outdoors at Sills Bend. Burgundy St or enjoy the spectacle. hits. Best dressed prize. produce, information and questions. up bookstore and library, plus more.
Each Sat Sat 14 Mar Sun 15 Mar Fri 3 April, 7pm–10pm Sun 5 April Sat 18 April
8am 5.30pm–10pm 10am–11am Bellfield Community Hall, cnr 10.30am–12.30pm 1.45pm–4.30pm
Main Yarra Trail, Warringal Sills Bend, Warringal Parklands, Burgundy St, Heidelberg Banksia St and Oriel Rd, Bellfield Montmorency Primary School Heidelberg Golf Course,
Parklands, Heidelberg Heidelberg Free event Free event. BYO drinks and nibbles 60A Rattray Rd, 8 Main Rd, Lower Plenty
Free event Free event banyule.vic.gov.au/JointheParade Bookings open 18 March Montmorency Free event. Bookings required.
Register at parkrun.com.au banyule.vic.gov.au/TwilightSounds Call 9490 4222 (max. 2 tickets p/p) transitionmonty.org ivanhoereadingcircle.org
24 Apr to
15 Mar 15 Mar 19 Mar 19 Apr 9 May 25 Apr
Kids ArtyFarty Fest Montmorency South PS Fete Possum Prowl Arden Crescent Concert Series Heidelberg Theatre Company Anzac Day Services
Workshops, food, performances, Rides, live music, food, games, dunk Learn about possums and other local ‘Vocal Treasures’: opera and ‘Three Little Words’: a funny, Show your support and attend a
storytelling, games and more. tank and much more. wildlife in their natural bush habitat. musical theatre with Antoinette thought-provoking play about local RSL commemorative service.
Sun 15 March Sun 15 March Thu 19 March, 7pm–8.45pm Halloran and James Egglestone. changing friendships. Sat 25 April
11am–4pm 10am–4pm La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, Sun 19 April, 2pm 24 Apr–9 May Various times
Sills Bend, Warringal Parklands, Montmorency South PS, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora Uniting Church, Various days and times Various locations
Heidelberg 64 Buena Vista Dve, Montmorency Free event 21 Arden Cres, Rosanna Heidelberg Theatre, Visit RSL websites for
Free event Free event Bookings at banyule.vic.gov.au/ Tickets: $28, $23 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna more information
Info at banyule.vic.gov.au/KAFF montysouth.vic.edu.au NaturePlay 9457 2575 ardenccs.wordpress.com Tickets: $22–$27
9457 4117 htc.org.au
24 BANYULE BANNER MAR-APR 2020 25Grimshaw Ward
Cr Rick Garotti, Deputy Mayor Ward Find out what’s
happening in
Bakewell Ward
Cr Mark Di Pasquale
Last year we started an
initiative that provided 11 local
people experiencing barriers to
Rounds your local area
of Banyule Planning for the future is
something Council puts a lot of
effort into. Banyule councillors
employment an opportunity to and the executive team recently
undertake six-month paid work St Helena
Eltham
held their annual planning day to
positions at Council (pictured). The North make sure we’re heading in the
Inclusive Employment Program has The program has been such a Watsonia right direction. We looked at our
continued in 2020, with 16 new success that other councils are Bundoora North Greensborough immediate projects and programs current residents, businesses and
participants starting this February, looking to follow Banyule’s lead for the next 12 months as well visitors while looking to improve
allowing them to develop work skills and establish similar programs. Briar Hill as focussed on the long-term Banyule for future generations.
and gain experience to help them Watsonia financial viability of Council over
rick.garotti@banyule.vic.gov.au mark.dipasquale@banyule.vic.gov.au
secure suitable employment, or the next 10 years. This ensures
0402 846 845 0481 002 299
further study or training. Montmorency we are servicing the needs of
Yallambie
Macleod
Olympia Ward Beale Ward
Cr Craig Langdon Cr Wayne Phillips
Viewbank Lower Plenty
Heidelberg Rosanna
West
Olympic Park is being transformed Heidelberg A lot of homes in Beale Ward
Heights
as we roll out a major masterplan are blessed with swimming
over the next few years to improve pools. But did you know laws
facilities for resident clubs and Bellfield Heidelberg around safety barriers have
recreational experiences for park recently changed? It is now
users. The first stage is nearing mandatory for owners of land
completion with the main soccer Ivanhoe
Eaglemont where a swimming pool or spa
pitch being resurfaced and new roos pitch, car park, playground, is located to register it with supervising kids around pools,
irrigation, drainage and fencing BBQs, shared paths and a 1956 their council (see page 12 for or even adult non-swimmers.
installed, plus new access paths. Memorial Olympic Garden. Ivanhoe East more). Ensuring you have the
wayne.phillips@banyule.vic.gov.au
Stage 2 is kicking off soon with an appropriate barrier is only one
craig.langdon@banyule.vic.gov.au 0412 111 814
array of improvements planned, part of being vigilant. It’s always
0401 097 032
including a new synthetic mini- best to make sure you are
Griffin Ward Ibbott Ward Hawdon Ward
Cr Peter Castaldo Cr Tom Melican Cr Alison Champion, Mayor
It’s back, bigger and better. Rosanna Parklands is celebrating It was wonderful to see so many
Banyule’s fantastic festival its 50th year. The old golf course people turn out to support our
weekend returns to Heidelberg. was transformed by renowned QWere St Midsumma event at
See some amazing bands landscape designer Ellis Stones the start of February despite
outdoors at Twilight Sounds at who used Australian native plants the weather. Monty doesn’t
Sills Bend in Warringal Parklands and informal rock landscaping need any excuse to party and
on Saturday 14 March. Next to create a sprawling public the crowd enjoyed the great
Creek and Associated Parklands,
morning, watch the Grand Parade on Sunday 29 March, 4pm–6pm, park where streetscapes and atmosphere with DJs and of great ideas and now we’re
who over the years, have restored
take over Burgundy St. After, let Albert Jones Reserve, Eaglemont gardens flowed into and through roving performers. Speaking designing some concepts
and regenerated the parkland for
the kids run wild at Kids ArtyFarty (see page 11). each other. Council’s Bushland of Were St, Council has been (see page 8 for more).
its many visitors.
Fest back at Sills Bend (see pages Management Unit continues to out and about getting input
peter.castaldo@banyule.vic.gov.au alison.champion@banyule.vic.gov.au
6–7). Also, grab your friends and maintain this glorious park with tom.melican@banyule.vic.gov.au for a makeover for this vibrant
0466 502 698 0466 486 593
family for a Neighbour Day Picnic the help of the Friends of Salt 0413 043 015 shopping strip. We had a lot
26 BANYULE BANNER MAR-APR 2020 27ADVERT TO GO HERE
Let your imagination run wild and discover new horizons.
Sun 15 March Free, family-friendly event
11am–4pm banyule.vic.gov.au/KAFF
Sills Bend, Warringal Parklands, See page 6 for more information.
Heidelberg
Contact us Interpreter service
All enquiries If you need an interpreter call TIS National on 131 450 and ask to be
connected to Banyule Council on 9490 4222.
PO Box 94 Greensborough VIC 3088
9490 4222 إذا كنتم بحاجة إلى مترجم يرجى االتصال بالخط القومي للترجمة الهاتفية على الرقم
enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au .9490 4222 وطلب إيصالكم ببلدية بانيول على الرقم131 450
banyule.vic.gov.au
如果你需要一名翻译, 请打电话到国家电话翻译服务处
Council Service Centres (TIS National) 131 450, 再转接到Banyule市政府9490 4222
4 Bond Street Ivanhoe VIC 3079 若你需要口譯員，請致電131 450聯絡TIS National, 要求他們為你致電
(at Ivanhoe Aquatic) 9490 4222接通Banyule市政廳。
Opening hours: Monday–Friday,
8.30am–5pm Ako vam je potreban tumač, molimo vas, nazovite TIS National na broj 131
450 i zatražite da vas se spoji sa Vijećim općine Banyule na broj 9490 4222.
72 Turnham Ave Rosanna VIC 3084
(inside Rosanna Library) Se hai bisogno di un interprete chiama TIS National al numero
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 131 450 e chiedi di essere messo in comunicazione con il Comune di
10am–noon; 1–4pm Banyule al numero 9490 4222.
Level 3, 1 Flintoff St Αν χρειάζεστε διερμηνέα τηλεφωνήστε στην Εθνική Υπηρεσία
Greensborough VIC 3088 Διερμηνέων Μεταφραστών στον αριθμό 131 450 και ζητήστε να σας
(above WaterMarc) συνδέσουν με τη Δημαρχία Banyule στο 9490 4222.
Opening hours: Monday–Friday,
8.30am–5pm Ако ви треба преведувач ве молиме jaвете се на TIS NATIONAL на
131 450 и замолете да ве поврзат со Banyule Council на 9490 4222.
Hearing or speech impaired
Haddii aad u baahan tahay mutarjum wac khadka qaranka oo ah TIS
Call us through the National Relay 131 450 weydiina in lagugu xiro Degmada Banyule tel: 9490 4222.
Service on 133 677 (TTY) or 1300
555 727 (ordinary handset) and Nếu cần thông dịch, xin gọi cho TIS Toàn Quốc qua số 131 450 rồi nhờ họ
contact 9490 4222. gọi cho Hội Đồng Thành Phố Banyule theo số 9490 4222 giùm quý vị.You can also read
