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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
2018
Darebin Music Feast
page 3
Spotlight on school
crossing supervisors
page 6
Recognising
outstanding citizens
Elijah Augustine, a joint winner of the Emerging Young Community page 7
Leader Award in this year’s Darebin Community Awards.
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YOUR COUNCILLORS Rucker Ward
Kim Le Cerf (Mayor) Trent McCarthy Susan Rennie
Mayor@darebin.vic.gov.au Trent.McCarthy@darebin.vic.gov.au Susan.Rennie@darebin.vic.gov.au
T 8470 8500 | M 0419 750 457 M 0419 750 604 M 0419 750 035
Cr Kim Le Cerf Cr Trent McCarthy Cr Susan Rennie
Spring is here and it’s a wonderful The Aboriginal and Torres I was thrilled to have a sneak
time of year; it’s great to get out Strait Islander Recognition and preview of the Darebin Falcon’s
and enjoy the many activities Discovery Map is a wonderful documentary on increasing
taking place across Darebin. new resource that celebrates and women’s participation in sport.
highlights the rich Aboriginal and The short film looks at the 30
The Springtime Community Torres Strait Islander heritage year history of this footy team
Events 2018 program is out now. of Darebin. It also features and all that has gone into making
It highlights an exciting range of organisations that protect them stand tall today.
community activities taking place Aboriginal and Torres Strait
for seniors across Darebin during Islander cultures, offer cultural The commitment from players,
Seniors Month. Pick up a copy of heritage and practices and so community members and
the brochure at your local library much more. It’s available to supporters sees the club go
or Council Customer Service everyone and we hope many from strength to strength.
Centre and make the most of people will use the map as Unfortunately women and girls
what’s on offer. a guide to celebrating and are still underrepresented in sport.
engaging with the Traditional Darebin Council’s commitment
I’m also looking forward to the to ensuring that there is equity
22nd Darebin Music Feast which Owners of the land.
in all aspects of community life
kicks off with an opening night We’ve recently completed other extends to advocating and acting
event at the Darebin Arts Centre maps too, the Darebin Play Maps, to achieve equality in sport.
on 18 October. The 11 day Feast which encourage young families From 25 October, you will be
is a fantastic celebration of to get outside and have fun. able to see the film via a link
songwriting and music and is a The ideas in the maps have been on Council’s website.
great way to celebrate the wildly developed by children for children
diverse bounty of musical talent and they mark out ideas for play Council is currently looking for
in our vibrant municipality. and adventure across different responsible and community
neighbourhoods. We spoke with minded people with a friendly
This year’s festival addresses the disposition to fill school crossing
long-standing issues of inequality kids and families to find out what
they wanted to in the Play Maps. supervisor roles and help children
and accessibility within the music cross the road on the way to and
industry, with a strong focus on Right now there are nine play
maps in Kingsbury, Preston, East from school. It’s a very important
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, role within our community that
female and non-binary artists. Preston, Reservoir, Reservoir
West, Thornbury and Preston, has a positive impact on the lives
Much of the festival is free and of young people.
there are many all ages and family Alphington and Fairfield. Look
friendly events so jump online inside for information on how It doesn’t matter what age you
and check out the full program at to download the maps. are, as long as you are dedicated
darebinarts.com.au We’re looking at expanding and want to contribute positively
the maps to cover other areas to your community. Jump online
in the future. and fill out a form on the Council
website jobs page.
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COMMUNITY HAS ITS SAY ON DAREBIN’S
BUDGET PRIORITIES
The Darebin community was recently encouraged to get
involved in a comprehensive city-wide consultation for the
2019/20 Council budget.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Council asked residents and There were also 12 consultation
local businesses for their views pop ups across the community to
Supporting our older on what the priorities should be provide even more people with
residents and ensuring for the next budget to ensure it the opportunity to have their say.
they feel happy, healthy was better aligned to community
and connected to needs and expectations. Darebin Council fielded ideas from
its community on the six Council
community as they age The Mayor of Darebin, Cr Kim Plan goals, and these ideas will
is a priority for Council. Le Cerf, said the consultation help shape the draft 2019/20
was a great opportunity for budget during September and
the community to influence the October. To see these community
This month an important budget and for Council to get a ideas, keep up-to-date as the
consultation gets underway which sense of the types of projects it budget is developed and finalised
focuses on how we can create an should fund. or to contact us, please visit:
Age Friendly City and identifying yoursaydarebin.com.au/budget
the services and programs Council “We listened to our community
should be providing for older and their ideas and needs that This first phase of consultation
people in Darebin into the future. mattered most to them,” on our 2019/20 Council Budget
Cr Le Cerf said. will now be followed by the
Regardless of your age, I hope formulation of the draft budget
you’ll provide input on this
“The community had its say in a from, the in-principle adoption
important issue in response
variety of ways, through focus of the draft budget by Council in
to major Federal Government
aged care funding reforms. groups, pop-up sessions and April next year and then further
See the story inside for details online, to ensure we reached as community consultation on the
on how to take part. many people as possible. draft later that month.
I want to thank everyone who
I was delighted to present the took the time to contribute to Budget submissions are heard
Darebin Community Awards this important consultation.” during May with the final budget
recently to a number of standout adopted by Council in June.
citizens at a special event at There were six focus groups
Preston City Hall. I wish to with young people, the business Keep an eye on for details on
congratulate each of them again community, same-sex attracted how you can get involved in
for the wonderful contribution
and gender diverse people, submitting your thoughts on the
they make to our community.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait draft budget next year.
You can read about the winners
in this edition. Islanders, people from diverse
cultures and sporting groups.
On behalf of Council, it is with
great sadness that I acknowledge
the passing of John Kelly OAM.
John, more widely known as Jack,
BUNDOORA PARK
was a past Darebin Citizen of the Spring is sprung and that Fruit trees are in bloom and bees
Year, which he was awarded for his are busy collecting nectar and
invaluable contribution to Darebin
means lovely, warm spring
pollinating flowers; this is great
as part of the Preston Municipal days at Bundoora Park Farm. news for honey production - and
Band and Darebin City Brass. Bundoora Park honey is delicious!
He was a much loved member Baby animals are being born. Join us to feed the baby animals
of the community as well as a
We recently welcomed the and experience the joy of spring
father, grandfather and great
grandfather, and an inspiring addition of a newborn calf, many at Bundoora Park Farm.
teacher to many. Jack will new baby lambs and a bustling
forever be fondly remembered. bunch of chicks. The hens are
back ‘on the lay’ and producing Visit Bundoora Park website for
an abundance of eggs. Visitors admission fees, farm activity times
and further details at
Cr Kim Le Cerf are welcome to buy farm fresh bundoorapark.com.au
Mayor eggs at the Bundoora Park Café or call 8470 8170.
when they’re available.
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DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST
Now in its 22nd year, the Darebin Music Feast is City of Darebin’s annual celebration of song
writing and music. Kicking off on 18 October, this year’s Feast spans 11 days, 120 events,
and 26 venues.
Responding to long-standing issues The Song Keepers, following the The Sonic aGender program
of inequality and accessibility within Central Australian Aboriginal contains a keynote address by
the music industry, over a third of Women’s Choir on their tour of local legend, Jen Cloher, round
this year’s event is free to attend, Germany; and A Life in Waves on table discussions, an in-cinema
more than half is open to people Suzanne Ciani, one of the most music clip binge featuring Angie
of all ages – including a suite of innovative electronic artists of Hart, and an all-ages gig at the
kids events with the return of our times. Thornbury Bowls Club.
Feast for Families – and there
are feature events that celebrate Also new this year is Sonic aGender, “We’re looking for a really diverse
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, a weekend-long program of events audience. It’s not just a women-
female and non-binary artists. curated by producer, musician, only place. This is not the time
academic and Darebin resident, for men to close their ears.
The 2018 Program will open with a Janelle Johnstone. We’re hoping for the opposite.”
special screening of Her Sound,
Her Story, the documentary by “Sonic aGender will look at the way Closing out the Feast is a massive,
Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore and gender intersects with age, class, free, all ages party at Northcote
Michelle Grace Hunter making ethnicity and how that constrains Social Club and Bar 303 with
waves for its fierce yet intimate or enables music practice,” 18 acts across three stages,
portrayal of the personal said Janelle. including Banoffee, Clypso, Jaala,
experiences, histories and Jade Imagine, Jess Cornelius,
significant social impact women “Over the past 30 years there have Loose Tooth, Oetha, RVG and
have within Australian music. been peaks and troughs in music heaps more.
participation, and this is about
This opening screening will also pausing to explore why, how we
launch Feast Films, a new program can articulate that, and how we For full program details and booking
of screenings and events celebrating can make participation stronger information, check out the
women in music, including – because representation and Darebin Music Feast website at
documentaries The Punk Singer on diversity make the music much musicfeast.com.au
riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna; more interesting.”
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HOW DO YOU SEE CENTRAL PRESTON IN THE FUTURE?
We’re creating a vision
to guide the future of
Central Preston and
we need your help.
It is a vibrant area that is in the
midst of change. We have initiated
a community visioning process
- the Future Preston project - to
guide the development of a plan
for the area.
The goal of the community vision
is to understand, right at the
beginning of the project, what
is important to the community,
what problems you want solved Tell us your thoughts via one
and your vision for the future of or more of the following:
the area.
The main event is the Future
Tell us what is great about Preston Preston Summit where you can
Central and what issues need to speak with Council Officers about
be addressed – everything from your vision for Preston Central.
open space to public transport,
accessibility, housing, community Drop in anytime between
services or any other factors. 9.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday
This is an opportunity to share 20 October, Preston Shire Hall,
To find out more about the project visit
what you love about living, Gower Street. yoursaydarebin.com.au/futurepreston
working and visiting Preston or call 8470 8768. Email us at
Central to ensure that as the area Complete a short online survey futurepreston@darebin.vic.gov.au
grows, its character remains local, at yoursaydarebin.com.au/ to join our mailing list and be kept
informed of updates.
welcoming and authentic. futurepreston
ENSURING PRESTON MARKET
THRIVES INTO THE FUTURE
This year, we have been working in with
the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA)
to undertake a review of the planning
controls and future opportunities for the
Preston Market site.
The second phase of community engagement
of the review closed on 3 August.
Thank you to those of you who took part in
the consultation and provided feedback.
To keep up to date with the review
progress, findings and upcoming
consultation opportunities, visit
yoursaydarebin.com.au/PrestonMarket
or call 8470 8888.
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HELP DAREBIN
BECOME AN AGE
FRIENDLY CITY
Darebin Council is
committed to being an Age
Friendly City where older
residents are active, valued
and supported to live the
way they choose.
In light of the Federal Government’s
changes to how home care and
aged care works, including the
My Aged Care system and further
planned federal changes from
mid-2020, Council has appointed
an independent panel to conduct
a broad review of everything we
do to support over 65s. We also
need your input to ensure Darebin
remains a great place to grow older.
The panel will consider all feedback
received, including input already
gathered from the community
over the past 12 months. From mid-October, the panel
will be asking for feedback on a
The review will focus on discussion paper. Have your say by: AGE FRIENDLY
three key themes:
• providing feedback online DAREBIN –
Social inclusion, social and and in hard copy SENIORS MONTH
civic participation – ensuring
• making a written submission DROP-IN SESSION
people are socially connected,
and posting it to Darebin Council,
able to make valuable contributions
Aged and Disability Services,
and easily participate in activities
PO Box 91, Preston, VIC 3072
and groups
• visiting staff at various Whether you are an older
Built environment, transport neighbourhood pop-in sessions Darebin resident, approaching
and housing – ensuring older and Seniors Week events retirement, or have ageing
people can move around easily
parents or loved ones – all
and safely at home and in the • presenting your submission at
are welcome.
community a panel hearing in December.
Drop in for a light lunch or
Community support and Following this stage of the
afternoon tea, and ask your
health services – ensuring older review, the panel will bring
questions about the Age
people have access to high quality together all gathered evidence,
Friendly Review.
services they need in Darebin. research and community input
This includes consideration of to develop a draft report with You can pick up a copy of the
how Council can best support recommendations for Council discussion paper, and find out
to consider. how to have a say.
older people with services and
programs, given the federal This draft report will be We need all perspectives on
government changes which available for community how we can make Darebin
will apply from mid-2020. feedback early in 2019. an Age Friendly City.
Thursday 18 October,
For more information and to get regular updates, between 1pm and 6pm
sign up to our Older and Active Newsletter by emailing
Preston Shire Hall,
AgeFriendly@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone Council on 8470 8888
or visit yoursaydarebin.com.au/growingolder
286 Gower Street, Preston
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RIDE2WORK DAY
Ride2Work Day is Australia’s
biggest celebration of bike riding
and the perfect opportunity
to try riding to work. Join the
thousands of riders across
Darebin already on their bikes
and experience the positive
difference riding can make to
your daily commute.
We’ve partnered with local
community group, WeCycle
to host a Ride2Work Day
celebration from 4pm to 7pm
on Wednesday 17 October
at Batman Park.
For more information about
Ride2Work Day 2018 go to
darebin.vic.gov.au/ride2workday
SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOL
CROSSING SUPERVISORS
Darebin’s 81 school crossing supervisors are out every
week day at one of more of the 115 school crossings
across the municipality, rain or shine.
Monday mornings are something “It is wonderful to have the trust READY, SET, WALK!
that Ken Price, who has been a and respect from all concerned,”
crossing supervisor since 2016, Ken says.
looks forward to. VicHealth Walk to School is on
again in 2018 and last year’s
“Council staff, the school principal
“Mondays are when the kids are Darebin champions, Westgarth
and the police all communicate
Primary School are ready and
so excited and turn up and tell well and this is important for the
raring to go.
me all about their weekend,” Ken safety of the children in my care.
says. “Even the smallest details. “I love the job and am glad that I Westgarth Primary is pleased to
I feel lucky to have their trust.” decided to do it.” be a part of the program again.
Principal Jo Wheeler said “It’s a
“They have been so spot on Council is now recruiting. great program that benefits our
obeying the rules like walking If you are looking for a rewarding students and the environment.”
their bikes across the crossing way to contribute to Darebin’s
and waiting at the yellow line. vibrant community and enjoy Council is offering free fruit
They understand that the road interacting with children and at whole school active events
rules are there for a good reason - community members, apply now. (there are places for 10
their safety!“ schools), competitions and
the grand prize, a Samba
With half of Darebin’s school School parade led by Darebin
crossing supervisors from non- performer Neda Rahmani.
English speaking backgrounds,
the youngest being 21, the oldest For information about
For more information on how the program email
81, and an average nine years of
you can become a School safetravel@darebin.vic.gov.au
service, Ken is part of a diverse Crossing Supervisor,
group of council workers, which or phone 9470 8383.
phone 8470 8529.
suits a people-person like him.
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RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
More than 70 nominations were received across five Community Group of the
Year was awarded to Mums
award categories for The Darebin Community Awards in Darebin, which uses Facebook
this year, which included two new Aboriginal and Torres as its principal platform, and
Strait Islander categories: Community Leader of the Year has multiple spin off groups
and Emerging Young Community Leader. including one for single mums,
one for dads, and a ‘Free to a
Good Home’ page.
The inaugural Emerging Young Steven Glasby-Ellis is a proud Lynton Martin received the
Community Leader Award was Aboriginal man of the Bundjalung Young Citizen of the Year award
presented to joint winners, Nation, Jinabara and Wakka Wakka for his work coaching the newly
Elijah Augustine and Steven who works at the Aboriginal Health formed Keon Stars Junior Football
Glasby-Ellis. Service where he puts on a Club under 10s.
superhero suit, and becomes
Diagnosed on the Autism ‘Deadly Dan’ the anti-smoking hero. Founder of the Dardi Munwurro
spectrum as a child, Elijah was (Strong Spirit) organisation
told he would never speak or After retiring from full-time which delivers healing and men’s
learn to talk, but through music work at age 63, Citizen of the behaviour change programs for
and culture, he has overcome Year Norma Salisbury saw how Aboriginal men, proud Gunaj
many hurdles and is a community long parents had to wait during man Alan Thorpe was awarded
volunteer. As a 20 year old monthly immunisation day. From the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Nyul-Nyul, Jabirr-Jabirr and humble beginnings of providing Islander Community Leader of
Ngumbarl Saltwater man from the morning tea, she encouraged the Year.
coastline of the Kimberleys, he community outreach, sourced
plays guitar, sings, and writes songs. equipment grants, and the Special Commendations were
Croxton Uniting Playgroup was awarded to Cheryle Michael for
While surprised at receiving born which now serves thousands Citizen of the year, Osob Yusuf
the award, Elijah is working on of parents and children each year. for Young Citizen of the Year
inspiring others with his musical and Beverley Murray for
career, “I’m looking to start a “When you do community work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
band with other musicians,” you don’t look to get a reward,” Islander Community Leader
he said. “To play at other venues Norma said, “you just do it of the Year.
to entertain everyone.” because you receive the benefit
from meeting people.”
Elijah Augustine Norma Salisbury
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GET THE SPRING
BACK IN YOUR STEP
Join us for Get Active in
Darebin Spring 2018.
Get Active in Darebin is a free
exercise program for Darebin
residents. Join us to try something
new, enjoy the outdoors, meet
your community and enhance
your wellbeing. Activities are
rotated around different locations
throughout the year.
This spring, we head back outdoors
to a variety of parks and reserves
across Darebin with a number of
regular activities rotating to new
days and locations including the
PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY IN SPORT return of the popular Belly Dance
sessions.
When women and girls are given an opportunity to
excel in sport, their achievements are endless. We are excited to be partnering
with local organisation Spark Health
to present Totally Trad, a series
That’s the message conveyed in a over the years to a point where of fun 60 minute group fitness
short film commissioned by Darebin finally it’s starting to get the workouts with a cultural twist.
Council that shines the light on the recognition it deserves. Totally Trad is a unique opportunity
gender based challenges faced by for outdoor fitness on Country
women in sport. “Every time I see Daisy or using Traditional Indigenous Games
Darcy’s face on a billboard I am as the foundation for health
The story is told through the very proud of that. That they and wellness.
experiences of the Darebin have come here and been able
Women’s Sports Club - the to grow, feel comfortable, feel This class is family friendly and
open to all ages and abilities and
home of the 2017 VFL Women’s confident as women in that
will take place at the Reservoir
Premiers, Darebin Falcons, space,” reflects Julia of past
Senior Citizens Centre on Wright
a club who are all too familiar Darebin Falcon teammates
Street, Reservoir or next door in
with gender based challenges. Daisy Pearce and Darcy Vescio
the park if the weather permits.
who have gone on to play for
Their story highlights the Women’s AFL clubs.
importance of support and tenacity “We know women’s football
to overcome such challenges and and we provide opportunities
reveals the positive outcomes that for girls to really shine.”
are possible when women are
placed front and centre. While it’s a start, women and
girls are still underrepresented
Council has a long standing in local sports participation.
commitment to advocating for Encouraging gender equity in
gender equity across the community sport and recreation in Darebin
and plays a critical role in creating is a specific focus of Council’s
and providing environments that work as outlined in the Darebin
support the health and wellbeing Leisure Strategy 2015-20.
of everyone in the community.
View the film on YouTube
Council’s strong and at times from 25 October via
controversial investment into darebin.vic.gov.au/leisure
women’s sporting facilities has
supported impressive growth and The Get Active Spring Program runs
achievement for women’s sport. from Monday 15 October until Friday
Former Darebin Falcon and VFL For further information please email
7 December 2018. For a schedule of
assistant coach, Julia Chiera has leisure@darebin.vic.gov.au
activities, visit darebin.vic.gov.au/
seen the rise of women’s football getactive or phone 8470 8305.
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EXPLORING THE
OUTDOORS
Council has been working
with children across
Darebin to gather ideas for
a new series of play maps
for neighbourhoods across
the municipality.
Through the project, children were
asked for their thoughts and ideas UNSPOKEN: WHAT WILL BECOME OF ME?
on play and how they liked to
explore their local areas. Join us at Northcote Town Hall to explore the themes
Ideas ranged from watching birds of ageing, declining capacity and sense of identity
where they’re known to nest to gently - with a touch of humour.
making daisy chains in local parks
and skimming stones on the creek.
Many of us think about our future or a family member, but hasn’t
The Play Maps provide children by planning for retirement and had a chance or doesn’t know
and families with fun, free and plan our own funerals but what where to start, to come along and
imaginative ideas for play for about those years in between? have a chat.
exploring different safe and
friendly areas. They may even Very few of us plan for our “Planning for future healthcare
inspire you to create your own diminishing capacity and and the final stages of a person’s
play map. advanced care needs as we age. life is something that families
Unspoken: What will become should do together if possible
Seven maps have been of me? is an event for people as it can be difficult for adult
developed so far and seven who care about ageing and children to make decisions for
more are in the pipeline. for those who care about the their parents if discussions and
aged. Through performance, planning haven’t taken place.”
art, activities and discussion,
participants can gather These free events are presented
information and start planning by Darebin Council in partnership
for the future. with Health Issues Centre, Council
of the Ageing Victoria and the
The event features Melbourne Victorian Government.
theatre group, Born in a Taxi
whose performance looks at Sunday 2 and Monday 3
the lighter side of planning for December 2018
our twilight years. It also includes Northcote Town Hall,
useful presentations and 189 High Street, Northcote
information from community
organisations and healthcare
professionals.
Free but registration is required.
The maps are available online at
Anne Marie Fabri from Northern Visit darebin.vic.gov.au/unspoken
darebin.vic.gov.au/playmaps Health encourages anyone who or phone 9481 9500
has been thinking of planning for from 15 October.
future healthcare for themselves10
DAREBIN EVENTS CALENDAR
For more information about community events call 8470 8888 or go to darebin.vic.gov.au/events
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
PRIZE FIGHTER FOSTER CARE
9-20 October 2018 INFORMATION NIGHTS
Darebin Art Centre Anglicare Victoria is seeking Foster Carers
Cnr Bell Street & St Georges Road, Preston who can care for a child through a difficult time.
Tickets: $38 Attend of their next Information nights on:
Adrenaline-pumping, full-contact theatre at its best. Monday 19 November 2018
at Anglicare Preston,
When Congolese refugee Isa pulls the gloves on, it 42 Mary Street, Preston
seems any opponent can be taken on. Isa has been from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
dubbed “the Killer” but the glare of the boxing ring
lights isn’t enough to dispel the shadows of the Monday 3 December 2018
past—as a child soldier forced to side with the very at Anglicare Broadmeadows,
forces that massacred Isa’s family. 32 Railway Crescent, Broadmeadows
from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
A La Boite Theatre and Brisbane Festival Production
presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy
Full training and support is provided.
and Melbourne International Arts Festival.
For details call Maria Mayors or Beatrice Wood
at Anglicare Victoria on 9301 5200
darebinarts.com.au
or email Carer.info@anglicarevic.org.au
Suitable for ages 16+
DAREBIN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT SPRINGTIME
ISLANDER RECOGNITION AND DISCOVERY MAP COMMUNITY EVENTS
Over the last few months Darebin Council has
worked with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory The Springtime Community
Committee, local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Events 2018 program is
organisations and the Wurundjeri Land Council to available now and lists
develop the Darebin Aboriginal and Torres Strait many events and activities
Islander Recognition and Discovery Map. on offer this spring and
during Seniors Month.
This map is a resource that can Events and activities listed reflect
be used by everyone in the the interests of Darebin’s diverse
community to acknowledge and population, ranging from outdoor
discover the longstanding and fitness classes such as Tai Chi and
living Aboriginal and Torres Strait Qi Gong to a guided tour of the
Islander culture and history found Islamic Museum.
throughout our municipality.
Use the map to self-guide a tour If you’re looking for hands-on
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait activities, try either the Reservoir
Islander Darebin, learn about or Alphington Men’s Shed, which
some of the country’s leading offers activities ranging from
organisations that call Darebin woodworking to bicycle repairs and
home, and access key dates and playing pool, or the Alphington
events in the Aboriginal and Shed, which is open to everyone
Torres Strait Islander calendar. every Friday during October.
Pick up a copy of the map from Pick up a copy of the Springtime
Darebin Libraries, Customer Service Community Events brochure form
Centres or view and download Council’s Customer Service Centres,
a copy from libraries or from community venues
darebin.vic.gov.au/discoverymap or call 8470 8063 to request a copy.11
HELP MAKE DAREBIN AN ELECTION PRIORITY
Join Council in the lead
up to the State Election
by calling on the Victorian
State Government and the
State Opposition to commit
to providing support on
WORKING TOWARDS key Darebin issues.
A SAFE CLIMATE
FOR ALL
Mobilising climate
emergency action was We’re calling on the major parties Darebin also needs a significant
the key topic at Darebin’s to help fix Darebin’s traffic investment in our existing
Climate Emergency problems with a solution that and future sporting facility
ensures improved transport infrastructure. The Reservoir
Conference in September. connections and safer roads for Leisure Centre and Northcote
the community and also to invest Aquatic Centre play a vital role
in local sporting infrastructure. in supporting the health and
More than 300 Climate emergency wellbeing of residents but both
leaders, thinkers and activists stood Council is advocating for the facilities require major upgrades
alongside Council and community removal of five level crossings and redevelopment to meet the
representatives where conversations on the Mernda train line between needs of the Darebin community
focused on innovative and Thornbury and Reservoir stations into the future.
collaborative methods and initiatives particularly at Bell Street,
to address climate change. Oakover Road, Murray Road, Funding is also required to build
Cramer Street and High Street, a new multi-sport stadium at the
There was robust debate about Reservoir. Removing all crossings John Cain Memorial Park to solve
the challenges of addressing a concurrently is more cost the problem of undersupply of
climate emergency, including effective and efficient than court facilities in the south of
why we need to move beyond removing a single crossing now. the Darebin.
business-as-usual to take action
at a speed never seen before. As traffic congestion increases, An online petition is underway
funding an effective roads in the lead up to the State
The conference was inspired by package at Reservoir in particular Election, which asks the State
people and communities working is essential to create safer options Government and State Opposition
toward building a safe climate for for pedestrians and cyclists to commit to funding these
all. We were pleased to hear the whilst improving flow and important initiatives for the
City of Moreland announcement
moving the high volume of Darebin community. Go to
that they share our concerns
traffic more efficiently. http://surveys.darebin.vic.gov.au/
and have followed Darebin’s lead
s3/CandidatePetition.
by declaring a state of climate
Council is also asking the major
emergency. Climate change is an
parties to undertake a feasibility For information on how you can
issue that requires urgent action
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Station, would give many more the lead up to the Victorian
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is doing to address climate change, and the Reservoir Activity Centre. November visit vec.vic.gov.au.
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