Divercity #76 October / November 2014

the official newsletter of the city of port phillip | issn 1328 -0309 | issue 76 oct/nov 2014

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seniors week 13 – 19 october

Business awards finalistsChildren’s Week funMusic, marathons and more

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the city of port phillip respectfully acknowledges the yalukit wilam clan of the boon wurrung. we pay our respect to their elders, both past and present. we acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

Making history locallyGet involved with local history through these free events at the emerald hill library & heritage centre.

Painted (ghost) signs project learn about historic painted signs (also known as ghost signs) in the port phillip area and how you can help conserve them. saturday 4 october, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Show and tell – items from the Port Phillip City Collection Join staff members for a fascinating exploration of the port phillip city art and heritage collection, which contains items that range from art works of national importance to unusual and quirky corporate gifts. tuesday 21 october, 2 pm – 4 pm

Roomers write back come and see an exhibition of work by roomers writers Group, their response to historic postcards from the port phillip city collection. until 31october

Parking restrictions to be reviewed – neighbourhood by neighbourhoodover the next four years, parking regulations will be reviewed as part of the parking neighbourhood scheme.

fishermans benD strateGic framework planthe state Government’s recently released strategic framework plan (sfp) for fishermans bend is intended to provide direction for public and private investment in australia’s largest urban renewal project.

council strongly advocated to the state Government for the plan to include the priorities identified in the last edition of Divercity. this resulted in the plan containing a number of items council is pleased about, as well as items requiring more work to ensure fishermans bend will be a fantastic part of port phillip and melbourne.

to read the sfp, visit www.mpa.vic.gov.au/fishermansbendsfp more information can also be found on the council’s website.

the Gatwick reimagined by timna kenny in Roomers.

emerald hill library & heritage centre, 195 bank street, south melbourne for more information, heritage.portphillip.vic.gov.au or phone 9209 6416.

OUR COVER: south port retired persons group meets fortnightly on a thursday for a dance. call patsy on 9645 1460 to join the fun.

During the neighbourhood parking reviews, council will consider parking restrictions on a whole of neighbourhood basis (instead of a street by street basis). this neighbourhood perspective enables parking issues to be considered in the context of surrounding areas, ensuring parking pressures do not migrate to adjacent streets.

council started a review of parking in south melbourne (including in st vincent place, albert park) late last year; the results were released in september.

a review of port melbourne will start later this year. that will be followed by reviews of st kilda west, albert park-middle park, east st kilda, and balaclava-elwood-ripponlea. each review starts with an opportunity for community input.

for more information on the reviews and how you can be involved, visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/parking-neighbourhood.htm

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from the mayorCelebrate, commemorate and participate

this edition of Divercity celebrates the seniors festival and there’s more going on than ever before; from the mayor’s tea Dance

to a host of music, food and fun for people 55+ – see the highlights on page 5. it’s truly a time to celebrate your age, stage and contribution while enjoying the fellowship of other seniors in the community.

it’s 100 years since our volunteers first left princes pier for the battlefields of world war 1 aboard hmas orvieto and other ships. there will be an evocative theatre performance remembering the sights and sounds of this historic moment on the pier on sunday 19 october 2014 from 6 – 8 pm.

in the lead up to the state election on 29 november, and as part of our responsibility to advocate for the needs of our community, council has identified four local issues. these include transport infrastructure, ensuring the long-term viability of the palais, new public schools and the reinvigoration of fitzroy and acland streets. please see the Our City, Your Voice insert for more details on this and other community priorities.

please get out and enjoy spring time in our beautiful city.

mayor cr amanDa stevens

step forwarD for st kilDa trianGlecouncil has appointed 48 community members to five working groups and a steering committee for the st kilda triangle project. building on the St Kilda Triangle 2012, the community input will refine the parameters for the project before embarking on a collaborative design process in 2015. for more information, visit www.stkildatriangle.com

Join the conversation haveyoursayatportphillip.net.au/st-kilda-triangle

mural charts inDiGenous players: adnate, a renowned street artist has created a mural at st kilda’s peanut farm reserve pavillion. pictured with the mural are Jake firebrace, Deputy mayor serge thomann, artist adnate and Jesse firebrace. the firebrace brothers are indigenous players with st kilda city football club and modelled for the mural.

Breakfast crawl for cyclistscome along to a community breakfast on national ride2work Day, wednesday 15 october from 7 am – 9.30 am. breakfasts will be held at port melbourne outside the 109 terminus (bay trail @ sandridge 109 light rail path), st kilda town hall forecourt (carlisle street) and south melbourne market (cecil street).

the port phillip bicycle user Group will be there to help celebrate and give tips, while back2bikes bike doctors will check your bike and perform basic repairs.

for more details visit www.ride2work.com.au or email [email protected]

Calling St Kilda Road workplacesport phillip is looking to support 20 local workplaces, organisations and community groups along st kilda road to host their own events in celebration of ride2work Day on wednesday 15 october.

council will provide advice, promotional material, prizes and free boxes of fruit to participating workplaces and groups, as well as connections to local bike shops in the lead up to the day.

contact [email protected] to find out more.


Information, requests, questions or feedback

telephone 03 9209 6777 fax 03 9536 2722 sms 0432 005 405email [email protected] internet eservices.portphillip.vic.gov.au

Editor: Greg Day [email protected]

Next deadline: 17 october for Dec/Jan

Writers: reece marks, clementine bendle-thompson and Greg Day. thanks to sandra Goldbloom Zurbo.

Design and Production: mediation communications

Feedback: [email protected]

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audio recordings of Divercity are available on council’s website and on cD from a port phillip library. cDs are delivered to 80 vision impaired residents every issue.Information included in this magazine is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

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c o u n c i l c o n tac t s

visit assist in person monday – friday, 8.30 am – 5 pm

st kilda town hall 99a carlisle street, st kilda

south melbourne town hall 208 – 220 bank street, south melbourne

port melbourne town hall 333 bay street, port melbourne

Translationsfor a translation please call council’s interpreter service:

for more information visit: www.relayservice.gov.au

have you got a program, activity or idea that will engage the port phillip community? Do you need a space for business or community meetings?

council has venues dotted across the municipality for every type of gathering. from grand town halls in south melbourne (pictured), port melbourne and st kilda, to community centres with small and large rooms (south melbourne community centre pictured).

as part of the new capital works

improvement program, council recently upgraded the st kilda library community room. catering for up to 35 people, it’s a great space for meetings, training and lifelong learning activities.

Great venues for gatherings large and small

port phillip community centres provide a diverse range of small and large spaces for regular or casual hire for group activities, meetings, private functions and community celebrations. most venues are fully equipped with av systems, kitchen facilities, furniture and friendly staff.

submit an expression of interest to [email protected] and visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/local_community_centres.htm for photos and terms and conditions.

hire a town hallport phillip’s meetings and events team have three town halls available for hire, each with a grand auditorium and numerous meeting rooms. function and event facilities at st kilda, port melbourne and south melbourne town halls can host groups from 10 to 800 people.

town hall hire www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/town_hall_hire.htm ( functions and events 9209 6777

business excellence Gala eventtwenty-nine local businesses have been shortlisted from over 100 applications in the 2014 citipower port phillip business excellence awards. the awards celebrate best business practice across 11 award categories. there are awards for business of the year, hall of fame and the business excellence leaders award. there’s also a people’s choice award based on nominations entered by members of the public who have received excellent customer service.

at a gala dinner on 22 october at the bayview eden, the biennial awards will showcase port phillip’s business and community leaders and celebrate business excellence. tickets are now available for purchase at www.portphillipbusiness.com.au/awards-gala.htm


the 2012 gala event. winners for 2014 will be announced on 22 october at a gala dinner at the bayview eden.

2014 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards FinalistsMicro Business australian property buyers, open Door coaching Group and hot black

Small Business Diggidy Doggy Daycare, football star academy and exopestMedium and Large Businesses luv-a-Duck pty ltd, port phillip housing association and palais theatre

Franchise Business fernwood women’s health club and football star academyPartnership and Corporate Social Responsibility – Corporate luv-a-Duck pty ltd and solve consultingPartnership and Corporate Social Responsibility – Not for Profit child wise, first step, heat catering and port phillip housing associationEnvironmental Leadership habitat hQ and wiggly recyclersTourism habitat hQ, Jewish museum of australia and melbourne walksHospitality st ali and las chicasCreative and Cultural Industries palais theatre and kinc agencyInnovation and Entrepreneurship wealth enhancers, fireup coaching and konnective

New art and park at Emerald Hillthe new emerald hill library & heritage centre forecourt and beautifully landscaped park are now complete and ready for your enjoyment.

the forecourt features Record Requiem, a public art installation by william eicholtz, which celebrates the connection to the local recording industry.

openinG celebrations friday 3 october from 12 noon with live music and more.

record requiem takes the form of three milk crates containing classic lp records cast in bronze.


Help at baby’s every stagecouncil’s maternal and child health team provides a free service for parents and carers of children aged from birth to six years of age. the team offers guidance, support and practical information on all aspects of parenting, maternal health and family wellbeing.

the team supplies ten key age and stage assessments that monitor the growth and development of your child. it also provides information on nutrition, safety, feeding and immunisation.

the centres are open monday to friday 8.30 am – 5 pm, as well as monthly saturday sessions. call 9209 6766 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.

council says thank you to everyone who gave feedback about the family, youth and children strategy. for activities and services on offer, visit kids.portphillip.vic.gov.au

elwooD canal plants anD animals family walkbring binoculars and sketchpads. Departs Glenhuntly road, finishes at elsternwick lake. saturday 25 october, 1 pm – 2 pm $10 / $5 children. phone 9534 0670.

Animation Celebrationfrench animations (subtitled) for children five and up will be screened throughout october at the alliance française. admission is free. visit www.afmelbourne.com.au for more information.

Hear a new story every weekstory time for 0 – 2 year olds at albert park library on mondays at 10 am and 11 am, and at st kilda library on wednesdays at 11 am and fridays at 10 am and 11 am. story time for 3 – 5 year olds is at albert park library and st kilda library on tuesdays, port melbourne library on wednesdays and emerald hill library on fridays at 11 am.

congratulations to alison Gibbons from bubup womindjeka family and children’s centre. alison is an outstanding young Graduate finalist in the national hesta early childhood education and care awards. she is pictured with port melbourne triplets asher, Jenson and trace rainbird.

elwooD stuDents art safarielwood primary school, elwood college and poets Grove children’s centre are joining forces to celebrate children’s week 2014 with their inaugural elwood hub art show on thursday 23 october. During the art safari, visitors can venture between the three campuses to enjoy artwork from budding young artists.

stay tuneD www.elwood.vic.edu.au

Children’s Week

18 - 26 October

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Mayor’s Tea Dancecelebrate the launch of the festival at the mayor’s tea Dance. kick up your heels and dress to dance.

Monday 13 October, 2 pm – 4 pm; doors open at 1.30 pm

st kilda town hall

free; includes refreshments. entry ticket required, bookings essential.

rsvp by monday 6 october essential: [email protected] or 9209 6777

St Kilda Botanical Gardens TourTuesday 14 October, 1 pm – 2.30 pm

port phillip ecocentre, 55a blessington street

free.

learn about fungi, indigenous flora and wildlife, and the history of the gardens with botanist peter kelly. refreshments to follow.

bookings essential: www.ecocentre.com or 9525 3102.

Yummy Weeds: talk and cooking demonstrationTuesday 14 October, 11 am – 12 noon

port phillip ecocentre, 55a blessington street

free.

learn how to identify and prepare some of melbourne’s common edible weeds with Doris pozzi, author of Edible Weeds and Garden Plants of Melbourne.


Share and Care Variety ConcertTuesday 14 October, 2 pm – 3 pm

claremont house, 288 albert road, south melbourne

free.

variety entertainers will tap out your favourite tunes and sing their way into your hearts with their fabulous song and dance routines.

bookings essential: 9645 2369.

Afternoon Tea Party: 1950s for over 55sTuesday 14 October, 2.15 pm – 4.30 pm

Dining hall, sacred heart mission, 87 Grey street, st kilda

free; afternoon tea provided.

sacred heart mission’s home care and hostel teams are hosting a 1950s rock’n’roll afternoon tea party.

all welcome. no bookings required.

Australian National Academy of Music RecitalWednesday 15 October, 10.30 am – 12 noon

council chamber, south melbourne town hall, 222 bank street

$10; includes morning tea.

a morning tea followed by a wonderful classical music recital performed by anam musicians.


Monday 13 October to Sunday

19 October

Get the full program from your library, town hall or community centre, or by calling assist on 9209 6777.

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Seniors Festival 2014

Wonderful events for the 55+

Program highlights

Jewish Succoth (Harvest) Celebration Tuesday 14 October, 4 pm – 8 pm

community room, 150 inkerman street, st kilda

free; traditional meal provided.

succoth, the Jewish celebration of harvest, includes erecting a portable sukkah (a small temporary hut). speakers include the balaclava russian synagogue rabbi. there will also be traditional music and dance.

all welcome. bookings essential: 9523 0535.

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Gasworks Historical Art TourWednesday 15 October, 10.30 am – 12 noon

Gasworks foyer, 21 Graham street, albert park

$15.

meet artists and learn about the creative process. visit artists’ studios, view public art and hear an introduction to current exhibitions.


Blue Tango Music PerformanceWednesday 15 October, 11 am – 12 noon

port phillip ecocentre, 55a blessington street, st kilda

free.

a performance of golden classics. audience is encouraged to sing along.


Musical Afternoon TeaWednesday 15 October, 2 pm – 3.30 pm

christ church community centre, 14 acland street, st kilda


a lavish afternoon tea accompanied by musical entertainment by local multigenerational group, city of voices.


Yachting & Angling Club Lunch and TourThursday 16 October, 12 noon – 2 pm

129b beaconsfield parade, albert park

$15; includes meal.

after lunch, the club historian will take you on a tour of the club and boathouse, and talk about club history.

all welcome. bookings essential: 9690 5530.

Elwood Musical Tea PartyThursday 16 October, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm

elwood–st kilda neighbourhood learning centre, 87 tennyson street


enjoy music from around the world, including spanish flamenco and russian roma, as well as food of several cuisines.


Port Melbourne Town Hall Historical TourFriday 17 October, 10 am – 10.30 am or 11 am – 11.30am

port melbourne town hall, 333 bay street

free; refreshment provided.

a quick history lesson, a cuppa and the opportunity to view the seniors art expo.


Art Tour Friday 17 October, 10 am – 12.15 pm


free; refreshment provided.

a tour of port melbourne town hall, morning tea and a visit to the seniors art expo, followed by a bus trip to visit shirley armstrong’s art Group and ted powell’s studio.

rsvp by thursday 16 october.

places limited, bookings essential: [email protected] or 9209 6777.

Health and Wellbeing Master ClassFriday 17 October, 11 am – 1 pm

st kilda police and citizen youth club (pcyc), 179 inkerman street

free; bbQ provided.

this master class for over 55s enables participants to engage in physical activity and to socialise.

no bookings required, enquiries: 9534 7584.

seniors festivalMonday 13 October to Sunday 19 October

Gardening for LifeThursday 16 October, 10 am to 12 noon

port melbourne uniting church, 144 bridge street,

free; healthy morning tea provided.

vegetable gardening with kindergarten children and local seniors. under cover if raining.


Seniors Festival Art ExpoLaunch: Thursday 16 October, 4 pm – 6 pm, Open days: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October, 10 am – 2 pm Demonstration and talk by artists: Saturday 18 October, 10.30 am


free.

paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculpture by seniors.

rsvp to launch [email protected] or 9209 6777.

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U3A Trivia Challenge Friday 17 October, 7 pm – 10 pm

mary kehoe centre, 224 Danks street, albert park

free; light refreshments provided.

Grab your friends and book a table (six people per table).

bookings essential: www.u3app.org.au or 9696 3495.

Seniors Festival Art Expo TalkSaturday 18 October, 10.30 am


free.

shirley armstrong will demonstrate the materials and techniques to use for watercolour and acrylic painting.

no bookings required.

U3A Saturday SeminarSaturday 18 October, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

mary kehoe centre, 224 Danks street, albert park

cost: free; afternoon tea provided.

retired victorian detective colin mclaren will present a talk based on his book, JFK – The Smoking Gun.

bookings essential: www.u3app.org.au or 9696 3495.

Scarecrow FestivalSunday 19 October, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

Dig in community Garden, murphys reserve, williamstown road, port melbourne

free; refreshments provided.

come and inspect the garden plots and enjoy the scarecrows.

no bookings required. enquiries: 9645 1476.

Port Phillip Writes, Seniors Writing AwardsSunday 19 October, 2 pm – 4 pm

st kilda library, 150 carlisle street

free; refreshments provided.

an afternoon of literature where the judges’ awards will be announced. special guests will read writers’ entries.

bookings essential: [email protected] or 9209 6777.

Saturday 18 October, 9 am – 1 pm

port phillip men’s shed, rear st luke’s church, 210 Dorcas street, south melbourne

free; bbQ lunch provided.

members’ projects on display. a st John ambulance first aid course will be followed by a bbQ lunch.

all welcome. bookings required by 11 october: 9699 4203.

Men’s Shed Open Day and Health Awareness Forum

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Beethoven PerformanceSunday 19 October, 3 pm – 5 pm

all saints church, 2 chapel street, east st kilda

$10; includes afternoon tea.

aequales ensemble will perform beethoven’s Piano Trio Opus 70, No.1, ‘Ghost’, and Clarinet Trio Opus 11.

no bookings required.

and also …Get a copy of the complete seniors festival program for other events and activities, including:

• Linking Neighbours coffee mornings

• Learn modern technology with ready tech Go• St Kilda Legal Service

seniors information sessions• Club Vigor Nostalgia performance

• Lotus Ensemble concert• Singing Heart Russian Choir• Polish lunch• Elwood Croquet Club

– try croquet• Melbourne Sport and

aquatic centre – try racquetball

• Y Rowing Centre – try rowing

www.portphillip.vic.gov.au


Cr Amanda Stevens, Mayoralbert parkbh: 9209 6431m: 0481 034 029e: [email protected]

Cr Serge Thomann, Deputy Mayorcatanibh: 9209 6705m: 0432 299 372e: [email protected]

Cr Vanessa Huxleycarlislebh: 9209 6705m: 0406 890 739 e: [email protected]

Cr Anita HorvathemeralD hillbh: 9209 6705m: 0438 906 161e: [email protected]

Cr Andrew BondJunctionbh: 9209 6705m: 0481 034 028e: [email protected]

Cr Jane Touzeaupoint ormonDbh: 9209 6705m: 0432 287 634e: [email protected]

Cr Bernadene Voss sanDriDGebh: 9209 6705m: 0413 246 704e: [email protected]

Direct all enquiries for councillors during office hours to the mayor and councillors’ officemayor: tel: 9209 6431

barbara wilson, mayoral exec. assistant fax: 9536 2711councillors: tel: 9209 6705

mary baensch, councillors’ support officer fax: 9536 2708all councillors, email: [email protected] address: city of port phillip, private bag no. 3, po st kilda vic 3182

for all general enquires, contact assist 9209 6777

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Keep fit with handy flyerport melbourne: inner south community health service has published a new physical activity booklet that showcases sports clubs, activity groups, walking paths, local parks, playgrounds and other ways and places where residents can keep active in our city. pick up your free copy from port melbourne library or the liardet community centre, or download it from www.ischs.org.au/your-wellbeing/ship

Bowls club open for allalbert park: albert park bowls club is holding an open day on sunday 5 october, 11 am – 5 pm. the day will be a chance for people to learn more about joining while they enjoy free coaching, free sausage sizzle and bar facilities. the club is located in st vincent Gardens.

Help keep our canal tidyelwooD: Join in the elwood canal clean up at 10 am on sundays 19 october and 16 november. meet at the grassy banks of the canal beside the Glenhuntly road bridge. bring gloves and a couple of bags (one for recyclables).

Festival comes to townelwooD: the elwood village festival is to be held along ormond road on wednesday 26 november, 4 pm – 8 pm. Join in the fun: rides, music, live entertainment, food, kids’ activities and performers.

New pitches put to the testport melbourne: Due to the record growth in participants, r. f. Julier and t. t. buckingham reserves are to host local junior cricket matches. the trial will occur from october 2014 until march 2015. matches will be played on saturday mornings, 8 am – 12 noon.

picnic with pony riDesst kilDa: friends of st kilda botanical Gardens is hosting an afternoon picnic on sunday 16 november, as part of the 153rd anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Gardens. there will be live music and pony rides for children. visitors are invited to bring along a picnic. the event runs from 2 pm – 6 pm and entry is free.


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Get philosophical over coffeest kilDa: philosophy cafe is hosting six fortnightly discussions at sorsi e morsi in blessington street. from 6.30 pm on wednesday 1 october, the free sessions will use a dancer, a philosopher and a visual artist to explore the human condition, followed by discussion. Google philosophy café melbourne for bookings.

School art show to showcase talentalbert park: the albert park college art show is to be held on 17 – 19 october at its campus on 83 Danks street. kick starting with a gala event on friday 17 october, the school library will be transformed into an art gallery. works are for sale. there will also be an auction, food, beverages and live music. the following day will be a full open day, with activities including MasterChef cook-off and art demonstrations. more details at www.albertparkcollege.vic.edu.au

celebratinG family historyport melbourne: port melbourne historical and preservation society (pmhps) is launching celebrating the landing, an exhibition commemorating the 175th anniversary of the liardet family’s arrival in melbourne. the exhibition, which will run at the Gasworks theatre foyer for two weeks from tuesday 11 november, will also look at anniversary celebrations from 1939, 1999 and 2009. pmhps has also produced postcards from port melbourne, a DvD of port melbourne’s history, which will be available at the emerald hill heritage centre, port melbourne town hall and their website at www.pmhps.org.au after 23 october.

Walking tour a specialty for seniorsst kilDa: friends of st kilda cemetery (foskc) is holding a special walking tour as part of the seniors festival. this leisurely paced tour, which will be held on tuesday 7 october at 10 am, will look at notable graves located along the main paths. foskc will also be holding a tour on sunday 30 november at 2 pm to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the eureka uprising at ballarat. free for members, $10 for non-members. bookings can be made by calling 9531 6832. for more information visit www.foskc.org

new creative hubs are spaces to bebalaclava: art and design social enterprise space2b has been launched in balaclava. a retail outlet located at 231 carlisle street, space2b also functions as a workshop, design studio and training centre for newly arrived immigrants and refugees. space2b will be featured at a christmas design market to be held at the astor theatre on saturday 29 november, 10 am – 4 pm. Drop in or visit www.space2b.com.au to learn more. while you’re there, also pay a visit to 4dverse at 188 carlisle street, a new 4D creative arts and lifestyle space.

vibrant space: mariam issa with maroleen kaburu, Janine lawrie and clare larman.


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Join in the waterfront GreetinGsport melbourne: the social health and inclusion port (ship) program is looking for volunteers to join its team of waterfront welcomers, who help welcome arriving cruise ship passengers to our

shores. volunteers will undergo customer service and tourism training that will enable them to provide visitor information about the history and heritage of the area, transport options and local attractions. to book, email Dani at [email protected] or call 9525 1300. the program is supported by funding from council.

Local school forges a foreign friendshipelwooD: twenty middle school students from obu in Japan have visited elwood college as part of an annual study tour to australia. the guests joined elwood college students who study Japanese in classroom activities. they also spoke of obu’s ongoing fundraising effort towards st kilda’s penguin conservation.

shop winDows to colour festivitiesport melbourne: the port melbourne business association (pmba) is to launch its bay street christmas windows on the evening of thursday 27 november. the decorated windows will feature lyrics from The Twelve Days of Christmas, as rewritten by local primary school children. there will be activities for children, a competition with prizes, performances by buskers and an appearance from santa. for more information visit www.3207portmelbourne.com.au

kickstart your karate classesmiDDle park: the middle park karate school is holding martial arts classes for all ages and abilities on tuesday, thursday and friday evenings. the school is located at 1 armstrong street. for more information visit www.battistello.com.au or call 0419 509 775.

st kilDa: stained glass expert Dr bronwyn hughes is to speak at the next st kilda historical society meeting on sunday 12 october, starting at 3 pm. bronwyn’s speech will explore the significance of the stained glass windows that can be found at holy trinity church on Dickens street. the public are welcome to attend.

pmba won mainstreet australia’s best marketing award for last year’s christmas in port melbourne event.l-r: vice president George tsingos, creative Director roz Zweifel and president paul littmann. pic: John freeman.

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Beachside upgrade on displayst kilDa: the concept design for the st kilda life saving club redevelopment is available for public viewing in october. for more information visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/st-kilda-life-saving-club.htm

Neighbourhood walk a family occasionport melbourne: explore the legacy of the liardet family, who arrived 175 years ago and were the european founders of port melbourne (formerly sandridge). sunday 9 november, 10 am – 12 noon

st kilDa: the st kilda rail line, which opened in 1857, remained in use for 130 years until it was converted, first to a bus line, and then to light rail in 1987. follow the historic line from south melbourne to middle park exploring heritage railway stations as you go. sunday 7 December, 10 am – 12 noon

bookings essential. call 9209 6522 or email [email protected]


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Bike ridesBupa Around the Bay participants can choose to ride distances between 20 km and 250 km. they will travel through port phillip and finish in the alexandra Gardens.

sunday 19 october, 5.30 am www.bicyclenetwork.com.au

Ride to Conquer Cancer a two day 200 km ride to raise money for the peter maccallum cancer centre. the ride begins at albert park lake and will travel along a bayside route to the mornington peninsula.

saturday 25 and sunday 26 october, 5.30 am

www.conquercancer.org.au It’s the end of the world as we know it…let arthur productions and red stitch actors theatre take you on a wild and ridiculous quest to a bar at the end of the world with the world premiere of The Mesh.

wednesday 15 october – saturday 8 november Q&a with the cast, thursday 23 october. red stitch actors theatre, 2 chapel street, st kilda cost: $20 – $39 bookings: redstitch.net

Learn something new in an afternoonskillsfest 2014 offers free hands on activities for the whole family. Get involved in your community and try something new. learn how to grow veggies, maintain your bike, use new technology and a whole lot more. enjoy the local entertainment and

free food and drink.

saturday 22 november, 2 pm – 6 pm port melbourne uniting church, 136 bridge street, port melbourne call 9690 1188 for details.

Tell your story through songwild@heart is running a year-long program of songwriting workshops for people experiencing mental illness, disability and disadvantage. participants will complete pre-accredited training to learn music and technology skills. new participants and beginners welcome.

wednesdays, 1 pm – 4 pm sol Green community centre, south melbourne bookings at [email protected] or phone 9326 9970.

this unique competition will see hundreds of small format contemporary artworks on display at linden centre. all works will be for sale.

exhibit: 25 october – 6 December. official opening: friday 24 october, 4 pm – 8 pm linden centre for contemporary arts, 26 acland street, st kilda

Big show for small art

Enjoy something from nothing

a children’s play based on a Jewish folktale, Something From Nothing, combines puppetry, music and pantomime to tell the story of a boy and his grandfather. for ages 5 – 12.

theatreworks, 14 acland street, st kilda tuesday 30 september – sunday 5 october, 11 am and 1 pm daily cost: $20 / $15 bookings: www.theatreworks.org.au


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EcoCentre sees stars at awardsport phillip ecocentre was recognised at the keep australia beautiful sustainable cities victoria awards with the clean beach waterway award for its work removing seastar

infestations. high school student Jess Jeyasingham was awarded the young leader award for her efforts in identifying minute plastic particles in the bay.

Fix a Flatback2bikes is running a hands-on workshop at which you’ll learn how to identify and fix a punctured tyre, and how to maintain your chains and gears. this local not-for-profit organisation provides bicycle training, repair and recycling services for the community including refugees.

525 williamstown road, port melbourne sunday 12 october, 10 am – 1 pm

Solar power makes a difference the community carbon cops volunteers have installed a 10kw solar panel system at the mary kehoe community centre where they expect to reduce electricity use by 85 per cent. the group is now looking for another building to transform, either a community centre or private building. call brett on 9209 6780 to get involved.

One hundred homes sustainable carbon cut has helped 100 port phillip low-income households reduce their energy bills. the free program saw the installation of energy efficient light globes, weather seals on doors and windows, and dual flush toilet cisterns.

Emerald Hill Festivalcome and celebrate the vibrant culture and diversity of the emerald hill precinct. family friendly and free. enjoy children’s activities, music, tours, exhibitions, craft, concerts, pop-up food trucks and more.

sunday 9 november, 11 am – 4 pm south melbourne town hall, fishley street, south melbourne more information at www.anam.com.au or 9645 7911.

Michael Jackson world record attempt

Thrill the World will attempt to set the world record for a world-wide simultaneous performance to michael Jackson’s Thriller, as well as raising money for the royal children’s hospital. Dress up as a zombie and join in.

sunday 26 october, 7.30 am – 12.30 pm luna park, lower esplanade, st kilda cost: $12. bookings: call 0402 527 611 or search thrill the world melbourne on facebook.

Delicious and LocalThe Age Good food month is on again this november, with a host of restaurants and cafes in port phillip taking part, including the south melbourne market, st ali south in south melbourne, D.o.c. albert park, milk the cow st kilda and mr wolf st kilda.

saturday 1 november – sunday 30 november www.goodfoodmonth.com

Hold a street partywould you like to get together with your neighbours and organise a street party? as the weather gets warmer, now is the time to start organising one. the port phillip community Group and council have been working together with local residents for many years putting on street parties. contact anthea teakle of the port phillip community Group on 9525 8746 or [email protected]

more information is available at www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/street_parties.htm

Relax, Rejuvenate, Respectto celebrate mental health week, port phillip community Group will be running several events, including relaxation sessions, theatre performances, and support and recovery sessions.

monday 6 october – friday 10 october port phillip community Group, 161 chapel street, st kilda 8598 6603

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council provides activities for seniors all year around, not just during the seniors festival.

THE SENIORS REgISTER AND LINKINg NEIgHBOURS PROgRAM

linking neighbours is a community safety and social inclusion project, a partnership between council, victoria police st kilda and a working group of local residents. it combines a seniors register and a friendly neighbourhoods program that helps people who are isolated, have support needs or are vulnerable in some way. residents can nominate to be on the seniors register or to be a linking neighbour.

SOCIAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

social support provides recreational activities to port phillip residents. to help with the cost of meals, transport and program activities, a small contribution applies. Get in-touch with council to be assessed for eligibility.

social support groups consist of:• social groups for older people • arts, exercise and outdoor activities • social programs for people living in

supported residential services • carer support groups and activities.

SENIOR CITIzENS CLUBS, gROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

some of these operating within the city of port phillip are:• Port Phillip Life Activities Club• South Port Day Links• Betty Day Centre• U3A Port Phillip• Mary Kehoe Senior Citizens Club• South Melbourne Gardening Club• Trugo Clubs in South Melbourne and

port melbourne.

for more information, visit our website at www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/activities-for-seniors.htm, drop in to one of our three town halls or contact assist on 9209 6777.

Runs for Fun and CharityCity2Sea runners can choose either a 5 km or 14 km course, both of which begin in the city and finish in st kilda. elite runners, wheelchair athletes, joggers and walkers are joined by many dressed in novelty themed costumes. live music along the route.

sunday 16 november, 8 am. road closures will be in effect. www.thecity2sea.com.au

Seven Parks Walk this inaugural walk will raise money for cancer council victoria. participants will walk through a 27 km loop of seven of melbourne’s beautiful parks, including albert park. there will be an event village with food and entertainment at each park.

sunday 5 october, 7.30 am – 4.30 pm www.7parkswalk.com.au

Suai gets PC exchangeeugenio da sousa and alita da conceiao from the east timor village of suai visited in august for a two-week cultural exchange. at the visit’s end, the council donated more than 200 repurposed computers for training, development and job growth in suai.

east timor visitors eugenio da sousa and alita da conceiao take part in a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony led by Dean stewart (centre).

Melbourne Marathon starting at batman avenue and finishing inside the melbourne cricket Ground, with courses running through port phillip, participants can choose to compete in a full marathon, half marathon, 10 km run, 5 km run, 3 km run or walking events.

sunday 12 october, 7 am. road closures will be in effect. www.melbournemarathon.com.au

Documents

Divercity #76 October / November 2014