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welcome to the autumn edition of Hume Pride. I trust you have all recently enjoyed some time off with your families at various celebrations that have taken place in our wonderfully diverse community, including Easter, Anzac day, and Assyrian, Sinhala, Tamil, Songkran (Thai) and Theravada (buddhist) New Year.

Council has had a busy few months, with various events and activities taking place, of which many are reported on in this newsletter. Some of these include the live green workshops, the opening of Studio S, events to celebrate Sunbury 175 and various activities held at our Hume Libraries and learning centres. As the chillier months get closer, we have many more activities organised for our residents to participate in, see the back page to see all that is on offer and what you can get involved in.

Hume City is home to more than 800 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we are proud to host a number of events each year that acknowledge and celebrate our Indigenous community. we hope you can join us for the National Sorry day and NAIdOC events being held by Council.

Major projects in Hume continue to progress, and one of the main ones I am pleased to report is progressing well is the construction of the Hume Global Learning Centre – Craigieburn. Set to open in early 2012, this new building will house the Craigieburn Library, Council’s Craigieburn Customer Service Centre, meeting and training rooms, a café, gallery and occasional childcare services. Learning is a key focus for Council, and you can read all about the projects and events being run in this area on page six and seven.

Council continues to invest in services for residents, and in this newsletter you can read about the new equipment recently purchased for our leisure centres. On the subject of leisure, Council is currently working on a new leisure strategy and is welcoming feedback from residents on this. read the article on page three to find out how you can have your say.

As you may be aware, Sunbury is celebrating its 175th anniversary of settlement this year, and there is an array of events being held to acknowledge this special milestone. Check out page four and five to read all about what is happening this year.

This is an incredibly exciting time for our City, and I am extremely proud to be representing such a vibrant community. I look forward to meeting many more of you at the various events occurring in the upcoming months.

kind regards,

CR HELEN PATSIKATHEODOROU Mayor of Hume

A MESSAGE frOM THE MAYOR Of HUME CITY

from parks and sporting reserves, leisure centres and activity programs to walking and cycling trails, leisure is important to the health and wellbeing of the Hume community.

but leisure can also have different meanings to everyone, and Council is calling for you to tell us what leisure matters to you and your family.

A consultation project with residents is now underway and with a number of different forums taking place from community meetings, talking to community groups, and engaging residents by phone and online. So far more than 70 sporting clubs and schools have responded to an online survey and a telephone survey of randomly selected households has also been conducted.

Get involved and have your say! visit www.humehaveyoursay.com.au/leisurestrategy and participate in our online forum.

You can also register your interest to attend a community workshop in May 2011 by emailing: leisure@hume.vic.gov.au or calling us on 9205 2200.

The results will be used by Hume City Council to develop a new Leisure Strategy for the next five years, to 2016. A draft Leisure Strategy report will be published in early June, with further community feedback encouraged ahead of the final report to be presented to Council in August 2011.

YOUR LEISURE MATTERS

WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY THINK Of COUNCIL?Council’s household garbage collection and recycling, library services and opening hours, walking and cycling tracks and pedestrian crossing safety are among the services that our residents are most satisfied with. And generally, the community is happier with Council’s performance over the last 12 months.

Opportunities for improvement include local parking facilities around shopping areas, community consultation on local issues, and Council’s advocacy and community representation on local issues with other areas of government.

The community is also concerned with traffic and parking management;

community and road safety; cleanliness of public spaces; Hume’s parks, gardens and natural environment; and the city’s road and drain networks.

These are the findings of the Community Survey 2010/11, which was completed in february this year, with 550 residents responding to questions exploring their level of satisfaction with Council services.

The residents were asked to identify future priorities for the organisation and any issues or concerns they may be experiencing in their local neighbourhood. The release of this report combines with the annual new resident’s survey, which explores

why residents have chosen to move to Hume and our changing demographics.

The surveys are conducted on an annual basis to identify the services and facilities that our community is least satisfied with and the ones the community is most satisfied with.

The results are used by Council to identify areas where the community would like more funding and where to focus on in the long term future as well as opportunities for Council to improve its services and facilities.

Studio S, Council's newest music initiative, is now open at the Sunbury Youth Centre.

This facility boasts industry standard recording and rehearsal equipment including two rehearsal spaces as well as an array of professional recording gear.

The studio uses the latest in digital recording technology, with all recording done through the brand new PreSonus Studio Live mixing console, and PreSonus Studio One Pro software.

Studio S will be a major asset to the youth of Hume and will undoubtedly give opportunities to a range of young people to record an array of music styles.

Other exciting outcomes from this project include the opportunity for young people to gain entry level training and hands on experience in the music industry.

The studio was initiated and planned by two local young people, Scott and Lachlan who proposed a business plan which was supported by Council’s Youth Services team.

This initiative was enhanced by a State Government Grant of $10,000 from the Victoria That Rocks funding program. Council also made a matching contribution.

Studio S had its official launch on 7 April 2011. A second facility, to be situated at the broadmeadows Youth Centre, is currently in the planning stage.

with 32.5 per cent of Hume City’s population mix being 19 years and under and containing a vibrant mix of 140 nationalities, the Council’s youth services are seen as an integral way to engage local youth.

Location: Sunbury Youth Centre 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury

Bookings: Call 9740 7289

Costs: band rehearsal room between $10 - $20 per hour (depending on peak/non peak times booked)

recording studio $20 - $35 per hour (depending on peak/non peak times booked)

HUME LAUNCHES RECORDING STUDIO fOR YOUTH

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STATE-Of-THE- ART GYM fACILITIES

Gym equipment at the broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury leisure centres has now been upgraded.

This replacement is part of Council’s push to provide a holistic approach to exercise, which each boast aquatic and gym facilities for residents of all ages and fitness needs.

The upgraded exercise equipment and new ‘SmartGym’ at the broadmeadows Leisure Centre will soon result in daily female-only gym sessions, with each class run by a qualified female member of staff.

Enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at one of our leisure centres today.

Each centre offers a variety of membership packages and casual rates that include group fitness, gymnasium and swimming pool use.

visit us today and meet our friendly staff for a personal assessment, take advantage of our competitive prices, join up and get fit today!

The town of Sunbury is enjoying the spotlight in 2011 as the community and Council hold a range of events and activities to commemorate the 175th anniversary of colonial settlement.

Sunbury is home to many unique and historically significant places to visit and explore – the oldest homestead in victoria, the Home of the Ashes, and award-winning wineries.

Sunbury is also able to boast being the closest wine region to Melbourne and one of the oldest villages in victoria.

Mayor of Hume, Councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the celebrations honour the history of Sunbury and the significance of the 175 year milestone as well as raising awareness locally

and nationally of the key features of Sunbury and its many places to enjoy and embrace.

“Hume City Council is very proud of Sunbury, our community and what it has to offer,” Cr Patsikatheodorou said.

“Council is supporting the Sunbury 175 Year celebrations with a host of events, a one-time only grants scheme offered to community groups and organisations to get involved and the very special faces of Sunbury awards."

“These awards, in particular, are an opportunity to acknowledge the significant contributions made to Sunbury by members of the Sunbury community.”

The community celebrations were kicked off on Australia day and some of the

Sunbury 175 signature events to come include:

Sunday 14 August - Opening of time capsule

Saturday 26 November - Unveiling of 4 cricketer's busts

Saturday 10 december - 175 faces of Sunbury community event

There are also a host of other events local to Sunbury to mark on the calendar including:

Sunbury region wine festival, participating wineries (27/28 August)

Sunbury Agricultural Show, Clarke Oval, Sunbury (8 October)

visit www.hume.vic.gov.au for more detailed information.

Main photo (L–R): Mayor, Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou, Cr Jack Ogilvie, Maria Vamvakinou,MP, Cr Burhan Yigit and Cr Drew Jessop, and various images of the Sunbury 175 years celebrations

from early times, communities have rewarded community leaders for excellence, achievement and outstanding service.

In recognition of the 175 year anniversary of the founding of Sunbury, the faces of Sunbury awards have been established.

These awards will recognise the service of individuals in Sunbury who make a significant contribution to the community. The nominee may be anyone from a doctor who has spent

time treating Sunbury children, a social worker supporting local families, a football star inspiring junior players, a business owner employing local staff or a person volunteering.

A recognition ceremony will be held in december in Sunbury to announce the 175 faces of Sunbury and to formally congratulate and applaud the people who make Sunbury great.

Visit www.hume.vic.gov.au andnominate someone today.

SUNBURY 175 COMMUNITY GRANTSAs well as running a number of events throughout the year, Council has also supported community involvement with the Sunbury 175 Community Grants Program.

Community service groups have received financial assistance to run events and activities in 2011.

The organisations successful at obtaining a grant include:

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while Council will host several signature events in 2011 to acknowledge Sunbury 175, there is now an opportunity to sponsor or participate in any of the

Sunbury 175 events. There are various levels of sponsorship and associated benefits. Visit www.hume.vic.gov.auto complete an expression of interest.

boilover Performance Ensemble

divas, Sons, Sound development Association Incorporated

Goonawarra Golf Club

Goonawarra Neighbourhood House

Macedon ranges Photographic Society Incorporated

Mt Carmel Tennis Club

St Mary’s Anglican Church

Sunbury & district Greek Seniors Club

Sunbury Art Society

Sunbury bowling Club

Sunbury district Girl Guides

Sunbury district Grapegrowers Association

Sunbury & district Heritage Association

Sunbury Ladies batanrouge Club

Sunbury Masonic Lodge

Sunbury Neighbourhood House

Sunbury Senior Citizens

Check Council's website for more details on these events.

SPONSOR SUNBURY 175

fACES Of SUNBURYCELEbrATING 175 YEArS SUNBURY – IT’S ALL HERE TO DISCOVER

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INVITATION@ HUME LIBRARIES

Join Hume Libraries in celebrating Library and Information week (LIw) from 23 to 27 May with free activities to educate, inspire and entertain all ages and tastes.

There will be author talks, National Simultaneous Storytimes, announcement and exhibition of the winners of the Youth Photography competition, as well as the chance to see just how fabulous and fun your local library can be.

A special ‘Library Open Morning’ session will be held at our three biggest branches. Engage in some of the free, fun daily activities and events from Chess club, Genealogy get-together, crafty catch-ups, book club, computer help, exclusive new books collection, arts and crafts and free internet and Wifi access.

There are five library branches across Hume plus the Hume Mobile Library which visits six other locations across our City. Our libraries offer more than books and homework – they are the perfect place to learn skills and meet new people.

Come along and explore the extensive range of resources available. we look forward to seeing you there!

To join us for a special morning at your local library, simply cut out this coupon and bring it along on the day.

The Age Library – 10am, 25 May

Craigieburn Library – 10am, 25 May

Sunbury Library – 10am, 26 May

www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au

A range of programs and activities are available to assist people to use computers and engage with rapidly changing modern technology.

The Net.Help program is one initiative which aims to help people uncover the mysteries of the internet and email.

Trained volunteers and tutors are available to guide people in surfing the internet, undertaking internet searches, using web browsers, learning how to use social media tools and sites such as Skype, facebook and Twitter, and setting up email accounts to send and receive emails.

As part of this program, Council has received funding from the state government to assist people with disabilities in using Information Technologies (IT) and accessing the internet. Specialist adaptive technologies, training materials and tutors are available to support

individuals and/or small groups in using computers.

These free programs are conducted in a variety of locations and the availability of Council laptops ensure that access opportunities are maximised.

You can participate in the Net.Help program as an individual or organisation – it’s free and easy to get involved. Contact us on 9356 6999 to arrange a time that suits.

Want to volunteer to help people with internet and email?If you have the time and interest in internet and IT, you can volunteer to become a Net.Help tutor or administrator. Contact us on 9356 6999 and one of our friendly staff will discuss options with you or visit Council’s website and register with the Hume volunteer Gateway.

LIBRARY & INfORMATION WEEK – 23 TO 27 MAY

If you are in year 7-10 (or equivalent) at a Hume school and into new media technologies and multimedia, make sure you don't miss out on taking part in the Hume i-tech Challenge 2011.

Show us the most creative and effective use of mixed multimedia for your chance to win from a cash prize pool of over $5000.

depending on your year level, you can get involved by producing a project for one of the categories:

digital Storytelling - for year 7-8 students (or equivalent)

website design - for year 9-10 students (or equivalent)

Shortlisted students will be required to present their work to an independent panel of judges and winners will then be announced at an awards ceremony later in the year.

Jump online at www.humeitech.org for all the details or to register. To all of the students taking part - good luck!

HUME I-TECH CHALLENGE – SEARCHING fOR THE BEST MULTIMEDIA TALENT

CONNECTING HUME PC AWARDS REWARDING YOUNG LEARNERS

The outstanding work of young students was recognised at an awards and recognition evening held recently as part of the annual Connecting Hume PC Awards program.

This year 32 lucky students were rewarded with a laptop computer and one year of free internet access.

Since 2004, every primary school in Hume has been asked to nominate an outstanding student that demonstrates a love of learning and would benefit from having a computer in their home.

The Connecting Hume PC Awards program is a Hume City Council initiative run in partnership with the Hume Global Learning Village and generously sponsored by Ford Australia.

SURfING THE INTERNET – ACCESS fOR EVERYONE!

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Award recipients Aneesh Verma, Sarah Khodr, Luke Branson and Jazmin Jonkers testing

their new laptop.

Celebrate your local library!

OPEN MORNING

INVITATION@ HUME LIBRARIESwww.humelibraries.vic.gov.au

Sunbury Library, 26 May at 10amThe Age Library, 25 May at 10am

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WIN Random Draw Prize – $50 gift voucherBring this invitation along to the Open Morning session for your chance to win!

The first of a series of environmental and healthy living workshops commenced on friday 1 April at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre. There was a great turn-out as 35 people were introduced to the concept of vegetable gardening without the need for soil, that is, 'building a no dig garden bed'.

The workshops focus on ways that you can reduce your impact on the environment at home and in your garden and are open to everyone.

To get involved or learn more about our new series of environmental and healthy living workshops please go to: www.hume.vic.gov.au/environment_workshop

To book into one of the workshops please call Council’s Environment Team

on 9205 2200 or email environment_workshop@hume.vic.gov.au

Roxburgh Park Fruit and Vegetable SwapsThe roxburgh Park fruit and vegetable Swap also commenced on friday 1 April at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre. fruit and vegetable Swaps are about swapping excess fruit or vegetables you have grown at home with fruit and vegetables grown by others and is a great way to meet people and to discuss gardening tips and share seedlings.

The roxburgh Park fruit and vegetable Swap will continue to run every fortnight. for enquiries please contact the Homestead Community and Learning Centre on 9205 2760.

Craigieburn Library, 25 May at 10am

HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN HUMEWorkshops on healthy and environmental living

JOIN US fOR A SPECIAL MORNING AND SEE WHAT'S ON OffER AT HUME LIBRARIES

Come along and marvel at the natural beauty of Hume at our Hume In focus photo competition exhibition. Hume Mayor Councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou will present prizes to the successful entrants and officially unveil the exhibition.

we thank all the keen photographers who entered their photos under the categories of rural landscapes, animals, weeds, native plants and living green at home.

Exhibition: Hume In focus Photo Competition Exhibition

Date: Monday 30 May 2011

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: Hume Global Learning Centre

1093 Pascoe vale rd, broadmeadows

Please rSvP by wednesday, 25 May 2011 by emailing humeinfocus@hume.vic.gov.au or calling our Environment Team on 9205 2200.

HUME IN fOCUS PHOTO COMP

COMMUNITY PLANTING DAYSEdible ruby Saltbushes, beautiful flax-lilies, fragrant Chocolate Lilies, grand Yellow boxes and tranquil Spear Grasses - these are just a few of the local native species that will be planted over the next few months in Hume.

Hundreds of excited school children and committed community members will be out there making Hume an even better place. Yes, planting season is almost here and you can be a part of it!

If you’re keen to contribute to a lasting natural heritage, give Hume’s Greening Officer a call on 9205 2200 for more details and to find out the event most suited to your needs.

MAY

Sunday 8 –12.30pm – 4pm (with afternoon tea at 2pm)

friends of Upper Moonee Ponds Creek

Tarnuk - end of wright St westmeadows (Melway ref: 5 G6)

Saturday 21 – 10am–1pm (followed by lunch)

Tullamarine Live Steam Society bulla Miniature railway, off Green St bulla (Melway ref: 177 b7)

Sunday 22 – 10am – 12pm (followed by lunch)

friends of Malcolm Creek Malcolm Creek North, off Arcadia Ave, Mickleham (Melway ref: 366 d10)

JUNE

Sunday 5 – 10am – 1.30pm (with lunch at 12pm)

friends of Emu bottom wetlands reserve

Emu bottom wetlands reserve - off racecourse rd Sunbury (Melway ref: 362 G8)

Sunday 12 – 10am – 1.30pm (with lunch at 12pm)

Friends of Sacred Kingfisher Moonee Ponds Creek, westmeadows - Opposite Circular rd (Melway ref: 6 b8)

Sunday 19 – 10am – 2.30pm (with lunch at 12pm)

Sunbury Landcare Mt Holden reserve, off Oswin Crt, Sunbury (Melway ref: 381 G1)

JULY

Sunday 31 – 10am – 1pm (followed by lunch)

National Tree day Tarnuk - end of wright St westmeadows (Melway ref: 5 G6)

The recently released Sustainability report 2009 – 2010 brings together the latest trends and information available regarding Hume’s environment.

This year, in addition to reporting on topics such as energy use, water consumption and biodiversity and land management, the report also includes case studies of major projects and programs focusing on sustainable development and environmental education.

There are many exciting achievements made by Council and the community detailed in the report. Some of these include:

Council reduced its water consumption by 20% from 163 ML (megalitres) in 2008 – 2009 to 133 ML in 2009 – 2010. This is the equivalent of 12 Olympic sized swimming pools.

The Hume community (residential and commercial) reduced its water use by 6%.

Greenhouse gas emissions from Council’s energy use and landfill operations were reduced by 929 tonnes, a 1.7% reduction on the previous year.

The Community Greening Program involved 1061 volunteers who planted 9,578 native plants at 12 revegetation sites.

The rural Areas Plant donation Scheme provided 121 landholders with 20,766 native plants to enhance environmental values on their properties.

New processes at the bolinda road resource recovery Centre in Campbellfield have increased the rate of recyclable material diverted from landfill from 30% to 70%.

The report will shortly be available on Hume’s website. for further details contact Council’s Sustainable Environment Officer on 9205 2200.

SUSTAINABILTY REPORT – OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD

WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO LIVE GREEN In April, Council launched the Live Green community environmental education program that will support residents to reduce their impact on the environment at home.

The Live Green program aims to work with and educate residents on how to save energy and water, recycle and create less waste, protect native plants and animals and better understand environmentally sustainable transport.

You can get involved in the Live Green program by joining us for some free hands-on workshops to help you reduce your impact on the environment and stay healthy.

workshop topics include:

worm farming

Environmental best Management Practice for rural landholders

being energy smart at home

caring for your baby and the environment.

See the back page to view the current calendar of workshops and register on our website at www.hume.vic.gov.au/environment_workshop

Council encourages all residents, schools and businesses to take part in the Live Green program. by taking small steps to make environmental changes, together we can help reduce Hume City’s environmental impact and keep our City beautiful.

for further information about how you can get involved in the Live Green program contact Council’s Environmental Education Officer on 9205 2200.

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Have you noticed dumped rubbish or litter in your area? Did you know this is illegal? We are trying to keep Hume a clean, safe place that our community is proud to live in. Help us keep our City clean by reporting dumped rubbish in your area on 1300 HUMECLEAN (1300 486 325).

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did you know that what we throw in to our recycling bins gets hand-sorted at the Council recycling facility?

So, it is really important to ensure we are throwing the right items in to the correct bin, to help speed up the process and for health and safety reasons at the processing facilities.

Tips for using your bins:

Your recycling bin should only have the following items placed in it – paper, cardboard, milk and juice cartons, steel and aluminium cans (including aerosols), glass bottles and jars and hard plastic containers.

Plastic bags and soft plastic cannot go in to your recycling bin, even if they have a number printed on them.

Your organics bin should only have plant trimmings, leaves, grass clippings, weeds, small twigs and fruit and vegetable scraps.

Plastic pots, wire and plastic bags all slow down the process at the composting facility and cannot be recycled.

KNOW WHICH BIN TO THROW IT IN RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING IN HUMEGambling is a popular activity in Hume City and more than $100 million is spent in Hume every year on electronic gaming machines (pokies) alone at venues within Hume City. Problem gambling is an issue of concern in the municipality.

Many people gamble within their means, however, for some residents, gambling can get out of control and become a problem. When this happens, there can be significant impacts on the gambler’s family and community.

Follow these tips to help keep your gambling recreational:

Set yourself a budget before you begin gambling

Only gamble with money you can afford to lose

Ensure that gambling is just one activity among several that you enjoy

Don’t chase your losses or try to win back money from a previous session

Stop when your gambling isn’t fun anymore

If you have a problem with gambling, or if you know someone who does, you can get free, confidential support and advice by calling Gambler’s Help on 1800 858 858 or TTY 1800 777 706.

You can call Gambler’s Help for information about free, supportive problem gambling counselling, financial counselling and support groups.

You can visit www.gambling helponline.org.au or www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au anonymously for 24/7 information, live counselling support, and email support for anyone with concerns about gambling.

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Council will send an instalment notice within the first week of May to remind ratepayers that the fourth rates instalment is due on 31 May 2011.

Hume City Council allows the payment of rates via a number of payment methods. These are listed on the back of the rates notice and include:

by telephone or by mail

in person at Council offices

in person at any Australia Post Office

on the Internet and bPAY

by direct debit

ratepayers should note that if an instalment is not paid on or before the due date, interest will accrue on the overdue amounts.

Payment plans are also offered to ratepayers experiencing hardship.

The hardship policy only applies to owner occupied residential, rural residential and farming properties. It excludes investment properties, vacant land and unoccupied properties.

for more information, please call 9205 2200 or visit Council’s website.

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YOUNG PEOPLE URGED TO SPEAK UP ONLINE with the issues facing young people today as diverse as the young people themselves, Hume City Council wants to hear about the thoughts and aspirations of young people.

The 2011 Youth Survey is now open. Council is keen to hear what makes young people in Hume tick, what do they do and what issues they face.

The information provided in the Youth Survey will help Council to understand what is important to young people and the suggestions will be used to plan for the future.

by completing the survey, which is available on Council’s website, young people have a chance to enter a prize draw that includes an iPod Shuffle and iTunes vouchers (one entry per person).

In order to be eligible to enter the draw for an iPod Shuffle or iTunes voucher you need to be between the ages of 10 and 24 on April 1, 2011. The competition closes on June 30, 2011.

Council also recently adopted the Hume Youth Strategy 2011-2014, which will play a fundamental role in shaping the make up and future of youth services in the area and provides a greater opportunity for young people to get involved in their community.

Healthy Hume promotes and supports healthy eating, physical activity and pathways to education employment and training within the Hume community.

whether it’s our fix and ride bicycle workshops, our community kitchen cooking classes, activities at our leisure centres, our well-tended community gardens, or our strong relationships with training and education providers, Healthy Hume has something for everyone wanting to improve their physical and mental health and socialise with other active members of our community.

The Healthy Hume program also offers a range of other services to local residents including the opportunity to hire sports equipment from our community facilities, and a mobile learning vehicle which attends community events and helps promote and encourage healthy behaviour. Plus, we are always working on new ways to bring affordable, fresh and healthy food to our community.

Check out the events section on the back page for three exciting Healthy Hume events coming soon.

HEALTHY HUME HAS SOMETHING fOR EVERYONE

Aussie rules fans now have a new football team to barrack for, with the Coburg Tigers football Club introducing a new team for people with an intellectual disability as part of the football Integration development Association (fIdA).

A fantastic initiative in the City of Hume, fIdA facilitates Aussie rules footy teams for people with an intellectual disability regardless of ability. The new team will play the fIdA 2011 season and will be based at Highgate recreation reserve

Craigieburn, with games played every second Sunday at various locations around the area.

Where: Training at Highgate recreation reserve, Craigieburn

When: Training is every wednesday night at 4.30pm – 5.30pm. Games are every second Sunday with season starting on Sunday 18 April and finals in August 2011.

Who: Males and females over the age of 14 who have a disability

Cost: Membership is $150 per year which includes all games fees as well as Coburg Tigers and fIdA memberships, club polo top, club hat, playing shorts and socks.

for more information please call program coordinator raeleene Eldridge on 0423 207 568 or Council’s Access for All Abilities Officer on 9205 2200.

NEW ALL ABILITIES fOOTY TEAM fOR CRAIGIEBURN

On 27 February 2011, a two-week old child died of Pertussis (whooping cough) at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Sadly the child was too young to be immunised against the disease. Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection and babies under six months of age are the most at risk of severe complications of the disease.

In the last two years reported cases of Pertussis in Victoria have increased dramatically. By February 2011, there were 1848 cases reported.

Parents of newborn babies are eligible for a free vaccine against Pertussis. Adults are the main source of infection as immunity reduces after vaccination in childhood. Partners of pregnant woman can be immunised before the baby is born. All adults around very young babies should be immunised.

Timely immunisation of children is the most important form of protection. The free vaccine is given at the ages of 2, 4, 6 months, 4 and 15 years. Year 10 students will be offered the vaccine at school.

Hume City Council runs immunisation sessions throughout the year. Session dates are available on the council website www.hume.vic.gov.au under the Services for you – Health section.

WHOOPING COUGH EPIDEMIC - CHILDREN AT RISK

Hume City will receive funding of $2.9 million to expand and develop four programs that support early childhood development.

The funding, which has been committed to by the Scanlon foundation, the Australian Government and the victorian State Government, will be given over three years for a project known as ‘Supporting Parents – developing Children.’

The project is the outcome of almost three years of planning and conversation between Hume City Council, the Scanlon foundation, local community groups including the Hume Early Years Partnership, and representatives from the Australian and victorian Governments.

It will support our newly arrived families, especially the children, and focus on the essential areas of learning, language and literacy as well as providing pathways to employment and further training for many of the mothers involved.

Hume City was chosen as the recipient of this funding, due to the innovative early years development and engagement programs that have already been established in recent years.

The programs being supported include:

flexible Mother & Child English Language Programs – where mothers and children can engage in shared learning programs with a focus on English language and early childhood development

bilingual Storytime – a highly popular program that will be extended into more neighbourhoods

Playgroup Enhancement – to strengthen and expand the existing playgroup program and provide training and support to develop more playgroups in other areas in Hume

Supporting Early Years Hubs – to support the existing hubs so they can expand, and also to establish new early years hubs in Southern Hume.

SUPPORTING PARENTS – DEVELOPING CHILDREN

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Council, in partnership with roadSafe North western, is offering discount checking and fitting of child restraints at an approved fitting station until the end of May.

This is to ensure child restraints are fitted correctly to the vehicle and are suitable for your child’s age.

Each year in victoria many infants and children are killed or injured because:

• They are not restrained

• They are inappropriately restrained

• Their restraint is incorrectly fitted.

by law every child under the age of seven must be properly restrained in an age appropriate child restraint or booster seat. Discount vouchers – with lists of approved fitting stations – are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres. Hurry as numbers are limited.

This offer ends 31 May 2011.

GETTING IT RIGHT – CHILD RESTRAINT fITTING DISCOUNTS

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Hume residents who make a valuable contribution to our community are recognised each year through the Australia day awards. Award categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (under 27 years) and Community Event of the Year. Nominations open every October.

So now is the time to think about those outstanding individuals and community events to nominate. The Hume 2011 Australia day Awards, which are supported by the National Australia day Council, were presented to: Citizen of the Year - Thubten Loden; Young Citizen of the Year - Michael Casha; and Community Event of the Year - backroad festival.

CELEBRATING OUR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITYA series of events will be held in Hume to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On 26 May, a smoking ceremony, morning tea and local entertainment will be held to commemorate National Sorry day. Everyone is welcome and entry is free to attend this event, which will mark the anniversary of the ‘bringing Them Home’ report.

This report has particular historical significance as it acknowledged that Indigenous children had been forcibly separated from their families and communities.

National Sorry day was instituted in 1998 to acknowledge the wrong that had been done to Indigenous families and to help the healing process.

National reconciliation week will follow this event and will both celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Australia and further foster reconciliation.

The week will begin on 27 May, which is the anniversary of the 1967 referendum that gave Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders the right to vote, and end on 3 June, which marks the anniversary of the High Court of Australia judgment on the Mabo v Queensland case in 1992.

NAIdOC week celebrations will be held in July to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

NAIdOC is celebrated across the nation and is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Council will support a number of events throughout NAIdOC week this year.

Check Council's website for details.

for more information on these significant events and Indigenous history, visit www.reconciliation.org.au

Hume residents can play an important in helping support local road safety initiatives by calling the ‘Hoon Hotline.’

The hotline, which was set up by set up by Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers, allows residents to report any helpful information so that police can target specific areas of activity with enforcement operations.

Residents can report traffic offences involving speed (such as street racing). Other information might include

the type of vehicle, any identifying features of the vehicle and the vehicle registration number as well as time and specific locations of incident and offender descriptions.

Residents are reminded that anyone who needs immediate police assistance should always call 000.

To use the Hoon Hotline, simply call 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au and click on the map of Victoria.

HOON HOTLINE HERE TO HELP

rESIdENT Of THE MONTH 2011

PEOPLE wHO MAkE A DIffERENCE

MARCH 2011

Hume City Council acknowledged Spencer’s passion for the community and involvement with organisations Craigieburn Angling Club, Selwyn House, Craigieburn residents’ Association and the Craigieburn festival Community Committee.

His contribution to and leadership within the Craigieburn community has contributed to achieving enhanced services for all residents.

Spencer is a valued member of the Hume community and Council congratulates him for his dedication.

APRIL 2011

Hume City Council acknowledged Sam for his outstanding contribution to the local community, particularly his passion for the advocacy of road Safety through his role as an ambassador for the TAC.

His achievements in public speaking and most recently, as the author of "Nothing to fear but fear Itself”, have inspired many young people in the Sunbury Community to overcome personal adversities.

He is a valued member of the Hume community and Council congratulates Sam for his success and dedication.

CERTIfICATE Of APPRECIATION

In recognition of his volunteer work and outstanding service to the local community over the past 18 years, Adrian was awarded with a certificate of appreciation.

Adrian has made a significant contribution to the physical and emotional wellbeing of members of the community, with particular reference to his work with the Corpus Christi Centre.

Council recognised his tireless efforts in travelling to Greenvale from Heidelberg twice a week to provide friendship, support and assistance to the residents of the Corpus Christi Centre. His contribution is valued by the Hume community, and Council honours and congratulates Adrian for his service.

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Hume Mayor, Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou, congratulates the Citizen of the Year, Thubten Loden

COUNCILLOR REPORTSJacksons

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Cr Geoff Porter Cr Jack Ogilvie

Cr Ann Potter

Cr Victor Dougall

Cr Burhan Yigit

Cr Adem Atmaca

Cr Drew Jessop

Deputy Mayor, Cr Ros Spence

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AIRPORT WARDhelenp@hume.vic.gov.au / 0428 317 474

welcome to this edition of Hume Pride.

I am very excited about the work currently underway to build the Hume Global Learning Centre – Craigieburn.

This learning facility will have a similar offering to the centre in broadmeadows, with construction set to be completed by the end of 2011. The centre will be an iconic community venue for Craigieburn and

a space for everyone to learn and share knowledge and creativity.

The next few months in Hume are jam packed with events, workshops and classes for individuals, families and children and I would encourage residents to get involved in the range of events being held in the municipality.

As always, I am available to meet with residents between 10am and 12noon, on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, at the Gladstone Park Community Centre.

AITKEN WARDdrewj@hume.vic.gov.au / 0412 085 624

Active recreation is important to a person’s physical and mental health and the sense of community connection that this creates is invaluable.

The Active Craigieburn Project is contributing to continued growth in recreational activity among local Cragieburn residents and making this suburb an even better place to live.

This project, funded by vicHealth in conjunction with

Council, has already been helping the community with walking days, the AfL experience for newly arrived young people, diversity training for sports clubs, and Aqua Play classes for new mums and their young children.

Active Craigieburn has also created partnerships with other local community organisations to increase the awareness in the Craigieburn community of participation opportunities. It is a fantastic initiative, and I look forward to seeing many residents participating in my regular walks around Aitken ward.

MERRI WARDvictord@hume.vic.gov.au / 0429 703 098

Greetings to all Merri ward residents, especially to new arrivals within our community.

Local motorists are encouraged to adhere to the road safety messages, especially in regards to speed and fatigue. Motorists should make sure their vehicles are always ready for long journeys; by making sure they are serviced by licensed mechanics so they are fully prepared for the wear and tear of the road. Motorists

are reminded to travel within speed limits. drivers are also encouraged to rest regularly along major highways and byways in Hume and surrounds.

Safety restraints should be used at all times by people travelling in a vehicle including children, whether the journey is long or short. A reminder also that using a mobile phone whilst driving distracts your attention from the road and prevents you from maintaining proper control of your vehicle, and therefore using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving is illegal.

JACKSONS CREEK WARDannp@hume.vic.gov.au / 0400 604 210

Hello to all Jacksons Creek ward residents. I hope your Easter break was happy and restful.

I am particularly happy to note that the youth of Sunbury and surrounds now have a music recording studio, built to professional industry standards, at their disposal. This facility, named Studio S, was launched in early April to give the youth of Sunbury an opportunity to express their musical and vocal talents.

Studio S is fitted out with industry standard equipment and engineers on-site to lend a hand. It also has a full scale rehearsal space. Located in the centre of Sunbury, inside the Sunbury Youth Centre, the studio has the potential to unearth a wealth of musical talent among the young people of Sunbury.

I look forward to the musical contributions this will bring to the community, especially in this celebratory 175th year in the history of Sunbury.

AIRPORT WARDgeoffp@hume.vic.gov.au / 0400 091 567

Young people in the Airport ward have been busy recently, celebrating National Youth week in April, and the coming months promise a lot more activities, initiatives and events including a new youth magazine, currently in development.

This magazine, run by a committee of dynamic young people in conjunction with Youth Services at Council, in addition to input from local schools, will

no doubt launch a lot of careers in art, photography and journalism, and encourage local young people to consider productive and influential roles in today’s media. It will be published online and will aim to entertain and inform young people in the area.

This is definitely a fantastic opportunity and place where young people can gain valuable training and experience in media and allied fields. I look forward to reading it. remember, as I am a local, your concerns are my concerns. If I can assist you with a council matter please feel free to contact me.

AITKEN WARDadema@hume.vic.gov.au / 0411 701 527

Greetings Aiken ward residents. Hume has a high proportion of young people. As one of Melbourne’s residential growth corridors, about one third of our population is 19 years and under. Sadly, there are also high levels of youth unemployment.

fortunately there are a lot of initiatives happening to help remedy this situation. In addition many young entrepreneurs are finding success in business and

local employers are finding that giving young people a chance is showing them that hard working young people are tremendous assets to an organisation.

Two local initiatives to help young people with job hunting are ‘Jobs on the Go, a free job matching service where local businesses can lodge job vacancies online, and broady Employment and Training (or bEAT), a free service that provides assistance with job searching. If you can help or want to get involved, call Council’s Economic development department on 9205 2200.

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AITKEN WARDross@hume.vic.gov.au / 0428 373 016

The flagship Hume Global Learning Centre in broadmeadows, located in the heart of the growing suburb, is certainly vital to improving community education and providing a gathering space for a range of community groups.

As outlined by our Mayor, Craigieburn will soon have a similar learning facility, the Hume Global Learning Centre - Craigieburn and I look forward to the

opening of this centre early next year. Just like the Centre in broadmeadows, Craigieburn residents will be able to enjoy a facility that houses the Craigieburn Library, meeting and training rooms, a café, a gallery and occasional childcare services.

I hope you can join in the range of activities on offer in the coming months, particularly at the Leisure Centres in broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury. These centres host a range of community and sporting association meetings, in addition to fitness and aquatic classes for people of all ages and fitness needs.

MERRI WARDburhany@hume.vic.gov.au / 0417 107 831

welcome to this edition of Hume Pride. I thought I’d take some time to provide a brief update on recycling.

So where does your recycling go? After we collect your recycling, it is taken to a recycling facility to be sorted. Everything we put in our recycling bins needs to be sorted before it can be recycled into something new.

It is important we put the right things in our recycling bins. Placing the wrong materials in our recycling bins can slow down the sorting process. After sorting, your recyclables are transported again to be reprocessed into new materials. In terms of organic waste, this is taken to a composting facility in Epping. The facility is a commercial composting facility that produces a range of mulch and soil conditioning products, such as compost. Your recycling efforts really do make a difference in helping the environment and building a sustainable future.

JACKSONS CREEK WARDjacko@hume.vic.gov.au / 0419 317 931

Greetings residents of Sunbury and surrounds. The Sunbury 175 commemorative events have been humming along with much success. One of the finest events was the Sunbury visitor’s Information Centre open day and historical bus tour, which attracted established and new local residents and visitors.

The faces of Sunbury project is also progressing. These awards will recognise the service of individuals

in Sunbury who make a significant contribution to the community. The nominees can range from local doctors, social workers, sporting stars, business owners or volunteers. There are so many people in Sunbury who deserve recognition. Nominate someone via Council's website today. I would also like to acknowledge the kiwanis Club of Sunbury for their dedication and hard work in the Sunbury community, and congratulate them on recently celebrating their 30th anniversary. Please feel free to contact me with any issues or concerns.

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Council is continuing its streetscape upgrade in Sunbury’s retail district.

The streetscape improvement will occur on the north side of Evans Street, between Station Street and brook Street and works will include:

New asphalt pedestrian paths with feature granite paving

Street furniture Improved pedestrian lighting A low retaining wall, ramp and steps with handrails Upgrading of the water main Landscape works including garden beds removal of 6 mature trees and the planting of 13 new

mature size ‘elm’ trees The works began in April 2011 and will be completed by the middle of this year.

HUME CITY COUNCILMAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE 2011

HUME CITY COUNCILCAPITAL WORKS UPDATE 2011

work on the new Hume Global Learning Centre – Craigieburn is steadily progressing. while construction has been delayed due to the heavy rain over summer, we are still working towards completion by the end of 2011.

The centre, which will be located on the corner of Central Park Avenue and Aitken boulevard, will be an iconic community venue for Craigieburn and a space for everyone to learn, share knowledge and inspire creativity.

Craigieburn residents will be able to enjoy the convenience of numerous services under one roof – the Centre will be home to Craigieburn Library, meeting and training rooms, a café, a gallery, occasional childcare services and Council’s Craigieburn Customer Service Centre.

Situated on the east side of the Craigieburn Leisure Centre, the $5.5 million basketball stadium extension is shaping up to be a stunning addition to the facility for the community.

This project involves the provision of a two court extension to the east of the existing facility, and will include associated changeroom facilities, an administration office and kiosk space for fixed and retractable seating for approximately 1,000 people.

building works are progressing with the centre on track to be completed by end 2011. Temporary car parking has been provided on the west side of the centre.

GREENVALE RESERVE READY fOR USEGreenvale recreation reserve is now complete, and will be ready for the 2011-12 Summer Season.

The ground has undergone a major reconstruction including the installation of a fully reticulated irrigation system and sub-surface drainage which collects the water for re-use, including the re-profiling of the playing surface and the conversion of turf to warm season grass, enabling this excellent facility to be available for use for all ages.

CRAIGIEBURN TOWN CENTRE Lend Lease are working with the department of Transport and Vic Roads on finding traffic treatments for the new Town Centre. The Town Centre will provide a new, vibrant place for the Craigieburn community to shop, work and enjoy recreation facilities and open space. Council cannot issue the final approval of the Town Centre until the department of Transport have approved the traffic treatments for the centre.

DS AITKEN RESERVE The dS Aitken reserve oval works are now complete with the ground available for use by sporting groups and the community. These works included the installation of a fully reticulated irrigation system, the reshaping of the oval, top dressing and turfing of the playing surface and the installation of two cricket pitches. The next stage of the project is to construct a pipeline from Sydney road to bring recycled water to the site.

AITKEN BOULEVARDThe section Somerton road to Sylvester Parade is well into construction with works expected to be completed by december 2011. The section Candlebark drive to fairways boulevard is designed and contractors are currently tendering for the construction works.

The section Craigieburn road to Marathon way is designed and the contract works are soon to be awarded.

SUNBURY TOWN CENTRE STREETSCAPE

CRAIGIEBURN BASKETBALL STADIUM

HUME GLOBAL LEARNING CENTRE – CRAIGIEBURN

Image courtesy of Francis-Jones Morehan Thorp

CAPITAL WORKS – AIRPORT WARDCommenced Development

$1.7m broadmeadows Town Park Upgrade – masterplan and commence implementation

brOAdMEAdOwS

$859,000 John Ilhan Memorial reserve – construct synthetic grass soccer field

brOAdMEAdOwS

$700,000 Pascoe vale rd (western ring rd to Camp rd) – landscaping of road east side railway reserve along railway reserve

JACANA

$220,000 willowbrook reserve – construct car parking at southern end of reserve

wESTMEAdOwS

Upcoming Development

$50,000 Gladstone Park Tennis Club – completion of new lighting project

GLAdSTONE PArk

$150,000 Jacana reserve – new 2 way Timekeepers/Storage building

JACANA

$300,000 Pearcedale Pde pedestrian crossing relocation

brOAdMEAdOwS

Major Projects

$11.9m broadmeadows Leisure Centre – construction of basic covered 50m pool in 2010/11 & 2011/12

brOAdMEAdOwS

CAPITAL WORKS – AITKEN WARDCompleted Development

$210,000 Meals On wheels dispatch rOXbUrGH PArk

$1.1m Greenvale recreation reserve GrEENvALE

Commenced Development

$16.8m Hume Global Learning Centre –Craigieburn - with construction in 2010/11

CrAIGIEbUrN

$5.5m Craigieburn Leisure Centre Stage 1 upgrade – 2 court basketball stadium addition

CrAIGIEbUrN

$160,000 Public access tennis courts, 1 in each of Normanby dve reserve and Greenvale dve reserve

GrEENvALE

$692,000 Homestead district Park – implementation of concept plan

rOXbUrGH PArk

$400,000 d.S.Aitken reserve – irrigation system and resurfacing of oval and extend recycled water pipeline to oval

CrAIGIEbUrN

$4.02m Aitken blvd (E14) – Somerton rd to Sylvester Pde – single carriageway in each direction

rOXbUrGH PArk

$90,000 Highgate recreation reserve – second oval training lights

CrAIGIEbUrN

$828,000 donald Cameron dve – duplication Southern Cross dve to bridgewater rd

rOXbUrGH PArk

$600,000 Section rd – widen and seal GrEENvALE

Upcoming Development

$2.4m Aitken blvd construction – Craigieburn rd to Marathon way

CrAIGIEbUrN

$1.3m Aitken blvd construction – Candelbark dve to fairways blvd

CrAIGIEbUrN

$1.6m Grand blvd - construct duplicate lane Hamilton Hume Pde to Explorers Place

CrAIGIEbUrN

$400,000 barrymore rd, recreation reserve –construct Soccer field

GrEENvALE

Major Projects

$7.71m Aitken blvd (E14) rOXbUrGH PArk / CrAIGIEbUrN- Somerton rd to Sylvester Pde

- Craigieburn rd to Marathon way

- Candelbark dve to fairways blvd

CAPITAL WORKS – JACKSON'S CREEK WARDCompleted Development

$250,000 Public Toilets construction - Galaxy Playground

SUNbUrY

Commenced Development

$825,000 Sunbury Town Centre Streetscape Stage 5

SUNbUrY

$255,000 francis blvd & Carnoustie dve –roundabout construction

GOONAwArrA

$1.8m Goonawarra recreation reserve – upgrade and rd improvements

SUNbUrY

Upcoming Development

$395,000 Sunbury Tennis Court Conversion Project – conversion of 4 courts to synthetic surface

SUNbUrY

$50,000 New Aluminium seats at Clarke Oval SUNbUrY

Major Projects

$5.2m boardman Stadium – 2 court extension and sewer extension

SUNbUrY

CAPITAL WORKS – MERRI WARDCompleted Development

$155,000 Lorica Avenue – reconstruction brOAdMEAdOwS

$360,000 Thompson St construction CAMPbELLfIELd

$220,000 Osway St - reconstruction brOAdMEAdOwS

Commenced Development

$160,000 visycares Learning Centre Precinct – playground

MEAdOwS HEIGHTS

$100,000 Olsen Place Improvements – lighting upgrade

brOAdMEAdOwS

$70,000 Somerton rd – construct footpath Hume Hwy to railway

SOMErTON

Upcoming Development

$120,000 Installation rubber rd cushions –dunkeld St & Paringa blvd

MEAdOwS HEIGHTS

$30,000 Linda blundall Centre – replacement of all chairs

dALLAS

$75,000 Gibb reserve – lighting upgrade dALLAS

$14,000 Laura douglas reserve – lighting upgrade

dALLAS

Major Projects

$360,000 Thompson St construction CAMPbELLfIELd

$410,000 Traffic Management vArIOUS

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HUME CITY COUNCIL EVENTS CALENDAR AUTUMN 2011

REGULARSBabytime StoriesThe Age Library, 10am Fridays

Craigieburn Library, 2pm Thursdays and 11am Fridays

Sunbury Library, 10am Mondays and Fridays

Tullamarine Library, 10.30am Wednesdays

Preschool StorytimeThe Age Library, 2pm Tuesdays, 2pm and 11am Fridays

Craigieburn Library, 2pm Tuesdays

Sunbury Library, 10.30am Mondays and 2.15pm Thursdays

Tullamarine Library, 11am Wednesdays

Turkish Preschool StorytimeThe Age Library, 11am Mondays

Arabic Preschool StorytimeThe Age Library 11am Wednesdays

Assyrian Preschool StorytimeThe Age Library, 1pm Thursdays

Graphic NovelsSunbury Library, 4pm every second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Craigieburn Library, 7pm every third Tuesday of the month

Healthy Hume workshops Buchan St Cook and Connect Community KitchenWhen: Wednesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pmWhere: Buchan St Community

Centre, 15-29 Buchan St, Meadow Heights

Cost: FreeContact: Lisa on 9309 5211

Sunbury Community KitchenWhen: Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pmWhere: Sunbury Memorial Hall,

6 Stawell St, Sunbury.Cost: FreeContact: Bernie on 9744 9554

fix and ride bicycle maintenance workshopsWhen: Every Wednesday, 3 – 6pmWhere: Banksia Gardens Community

Centre, BroadmeadowsCost: FreeContact: Jaime on 9309 8531

MAYElvis Remembered When: Thursday 12 May,

10am – 12noon Where: Broadmeadows Town HallCost: $10 show – includes

morning tea.

Live Green Workshop – Environmental Best Management Practice for Rural LandholdersWhen: Sunday 15 and Sunday 22

May, 9.45am – 3pm Where: Evans St Grassland Education

Centre, 158 Evans St, Sunbury (Melway Ref: 382D)

Contact: 9205 2200

JUNELive Green Workshop – Caring for your baby and the environment When: Monday 13 June, 12 – 1pmWhere: Room 5, Hume Global

Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows A light lunch is provided.

Contact: 9205 2200

Live Green Workshop – Be energy smart at home - Bring your latest electricity and gas (if applicable) bills.

When: 15 June, 6 – 8pm Where: Blue Room, Sunbury Aquatic

Centre, 20 Ligar St, Sunbury (Melway Ref: 382 C5)

Contact: 9205 2200

JULYGary J – Michael Buble TributeWhen: 10am – 12 noon Where: Broadmeadows Town HallCost: $10 show – includes

morning tea.