PENINSULA WIDEEVENTS | SERVICES | COUNCIL | PROJECTS | PLANNING

Be ReadyPrepare a bushfire plan for your pets and animals ahead of the upcoming fire seasonIn the spirit of respect, Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges the Boonwurrung/Bunurong, members of the Kulin Nation, who have traditional connections to the land on which Council meets.

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Council & committee meetings22 Aug Council Meeting - The Studio @ PCT 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington

5pm Public Briefings

6pm Dinner with the Community

7pm Council Meeting

RSVP to 5950 1137 by Thursday 18 August

12 Sept 7pm, Council Meeting - Council Office, 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

10 Oct* 7pm, Council Meeting - Council Office, 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

24 Oct* 7pm, Council Meeting - Council Office, 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

14 Nov 6pm, Annual Council Meeting - Council Office, 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

28 Nov Council Meeting - Somerville Mechanics Hall, 66 Station St, Somerville

5pm Public Briefings

6pm Dinner with the Community

7pm Council Meeting

RSVP to 5950 1137 by Thursday 24 November

*Due to Council Elections these meetings may be cancelled.

Please see website for updated information

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/councilmeetingdates

Contacting the Council5950 1000 or 1300 850 600 customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5.00pm. Monday-Friday, excluding public holidays.

Locations

Rosebud, 90 Besgrove Street

Mornington, 2 Queen Street

Hastings, 21 Marine Parade

Somerville, 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, (within Somerville Library)

Office hours: Tue-Fri – 10am-5pm Sat-Mon – CLOSED

Peninsula Wide provides information about Shire services, activities and community events and we welcome your suggestions.

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Mornington Peninsula Shire

Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, VIC, 3939

Tel: (03) 5950 1200

Email: peninsulawide@mornpen.vic.gov.au

CreditsSenior Editor: Kat Hodgins

Editor: Rachel Hill

Graphic Designer: Sean Roche

Photographer: Xanthe Rivett

The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. Mornington Peninsula Shire does not accept liability for any statement or any opinion or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

Your CouncillorsBriarsCouncillor Bev Colomb, Councillor Andrew Dixon, Councillor Anne Shaw

Seawinds

Councillor Graham Pittock, Councillor Antonella Celi, Councillor David Gibb

Nepean

Councillor Tim Rodgers, Councillor Hugh Fraser

Red Hill

Councillor Tim Wood

Cerberus

Councillor David Garnock

Watson

Councillor Graham Pittock (Temporary).

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Message from your MayorBall on Friday 26 August. Tickets are still available and all proceeds will go to some very deserving causes. I hope to see you there. For ticket bookings, please see below. I am looking forward to the September / October election season. If you’ve ever thought about standing for council, then read the information below. I encourage anyone who has ever been interested but just didn’t know what the job of Councillor entails to attend one of the candidate sessions. I’m also pleased to announce the launch of ‘It’s your peninsula 2021’. You will have an opportunity to give us your input and help shape the future of your peninsula, for full details of all our consultation events please see the back page.

Former Flinders Shire Councillor, Ken Spunner died on 18 June. Ken was a former Chairman of the Westernport Regional Planning Authority. We recognise his passing and his huge influence on what is now our Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme. With so many people doing extraordinary things in their community each and every day, we need your help to find them.

Our Australia Day award nominations close on Friday 11 November. You can download the form from our website. Please see Page 5 for more details. I hope you enjoy this edition.

Councillor Graham Pittock Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire

graham.pittock@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1412

http://trybooking.com/MASA or call 5950 1428.

Our ShireHave you considered becoming a Councillor?

If you’ve ever thought that you’d like to stand for council then in conjunction with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), we are conducting an information session for prospective Councillor candidates on the role of being a Councillor.

Date: 18 August, 2016

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Council Office, 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is conducting the election on behalf of the Council and will be holding information sessions on the electoral process for prospective candidates.

Date: 13 September 2016

Time: 4.00 pm

Venue: Council Office, 2 Queen Street, Mornington

Date: 13 September 2016

Time: 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Office, 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud

Date: 14 September 2016

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Time: 5.00 pm

Venue: Council Office, 21 Marine Parade, Hastings

Register your interest to attend any of the candidate information sessions by

Contacting us election.information@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1137

Further Information on Elections can be obtained from

Council’s website http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/2016councilelections

To find out more about the election process visit the Victorian Electoral Commission webpage: http://www.vec.vic.gov.au

Ward boundary review

Modified Ward boundaries for Cerberus, Nepean, Red Hill and Seawinds Wards will take effect at the Local Council Elections in October to ensure equitable representation for voters. Tootgarook will be transferred from Seawinds Ward to Nepean Ward and the rural northern part of Balnarring to be transferred from Cerberus Ward to Red Hill Ward. The thinly populated south-eastern corner of Rye will remain in the Red Hill Ward.

http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/reviews/MorningtonPeninsularr.html

What makes you feel most proud about your ward?BRIARS

Bev Colomb

I’m proud of many projects including the new Leisure Centre, Youth Precinct and Men’s Shed. I also thank all those involved in supporting new planning controls to safeguard our amenity. Working with residents, volunteer and sporting groups everywhere for better facilities and services is what it’s all about.

Anne Shaw

The great volunteers we have, our CFA, lifesavers, service clubs and all those who support our young people through sport and activities. The Corner youth centre is fantastic and I’m really looking forward to the Pavillion at Citation. We’ve delivered some great projects in Briars with many more to come.

Andrew Dixon

The investment in the ward for such projects as new footpaths, new sporting facilities and ongoing works to make our roads safer gives me great pride. The Briars Ward has a great community and these improvements will only strengthen the pride I feel for making our community even better.

SEAWINDS

Graham Pittock

The work to futureproof the ward with projects such as the stabilisation of the Tassels Cove cliffs, the restoration of the community Soundshell in Rosebud and the works to improve accident blackspots on our roads including a $350k traffic management plan for Eastbourne Road. These projects will transform the ward into a safer place.

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Antonella Celi

The Seawinds Ward community reflects a diversity of interests across its townships. I am very proud of how the residents of Seawinds are proactive in taking care of their community and work together to advocate and achieve the best outcomes that will benefit the people and amenity of the area.

David Gibb

The excitement of ‘Destination Rosebud’ which includes the revitalisation of the streetscape and the regional adventure playground at Jetty Rd; the national status Short Film Festival and the Labour Day Kite Festival and the iconic beaches from Safety Beach to Capel Sound which are a year-round source of relaxation.

NEPEAN

Hugh Fraser & Tim Rodgers

We are proud that Council resolved to adopt an interim Design and Development Overlay (DDO) which will protect the low-scale character within the commercial area of Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ocean Beach Road is under substantial development pressure and the proposed interim DDO will include a mandatory height control of three stories. The DDO gives force and effect to the previously adopted heritage study of all buildings along Ocean Beach Road. The interim DDO will provide protection of the area whilst Council progresses a permanent version of the DDO, to be placed on public exhibition in the coming months.

CERBERUS

David Garnock

I am particularly proud of the way that residents in the Cerberus Ward, local volunteer organisations and the Shire work collaboratively together to deal with crises (e.g. summer bushfires), develop strategies to deal with local issues (e.g. graffiti removal) and provide policy guidance for township beautification and planning (e.g. Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan).

WATSON

Graham Pittock

The community has rallied around since the devastating fire at Somerville Recreation & Community Centre and transitioned easily to using the temporary facilities at Eramosa Road West. There are some major projects to look forward to and after the elections with a new Councillor on board, there’ll be exciting times ahead.

RED HILL

Tim Wood

The Red Hill Ward is the most diverse in the Shire with its farmlands, olive groves and vineyards together with premier tourist destinations, coastal and hinterland villages. The wards’ share of the Shire’s Capital Works budget has increased from 1.4% to 18.7% since 2014, resulting in significant community projects.

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Our ShireDo you know a local hero?

Being nominated for the Australia Day Awards is a great honour and every year remarkable residents of the Mornington Peninsula are recognised. With so many people doing extraordinary things in their community each and every day, we need your help to find them. You can nominate a friend, family member, community leader, colleague or even someone you don’t know – any resident who you admire and see as inspiring. Recognising someone can make a difference and one nomination is all it takes to shine a light on a member of the community you admire.

It’s easy to nominate – just tell us who they are, what they’ve achieved and why you’d like to see them recognised. Thank someone for their valuable selfless contribution to the community by nominating them for Citizen or Young Citizen of the Year, in the 2017 Australia Day Local Awards. Community Event of the Year nominations are also open, so you can let us know about a great community event you have attended or helped to organise.

Nominations close Friday, 11 November 2016

Nominations should be forwarded to:

Christine AslanidisAssistant to Manager GovernancePrivate Bag 1000Rosebud 3939

Nomination forms are available on the Shire’s website:

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ausdayawards

christine.aslanidis@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Did you receive yours?

Rates notices for the financial year 2016/17 will be delivered in August.

If you have not received your rates notice by Wednesday, 31 August 2016, please contact the Shire’s Revenue Office on 5950 1080.

Do we have your correct details?

If you have recently moved, we may not have your correct details.

Please advise us in writing via

rateschanges@mornpen.vic.gov.au

or post to

Private Bag 1000Rosebud 3939

For further information on relevant rates and valuations information please visit

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/your-property/rates

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Advocacy in action

The Shire has secured a number of grants recently including: a $10,850 Crime Prevention Grant to expand the Shire’s Integrated Graffiti Prevention Program which encourages appropriate artistic expression ahead of vandalism through things like community murals; $10,000 from VicHealth’s Walk to School program to promote the uptake of active transport in getting kids to and from school; and $10,000 from Visit Victoria as a contribution to a ‘Careers in Tourism Industry’ promotional video.

Sense of place

This year’s Placemaking Grant recipients have been announced with 31 community projects benefiting from the funding. There are a range of innovative projects in the mix that aim to strengthen communities by improving places and spaces.

Some of the exciting projects include the setting up of community gardens which will enable access for all the community. Edible gardens are being created in preschools that will assist children’s learning of how vegetables and herbs are grown. Our neighbourhood houses are taking on a number of projects, including a start-up project of a mobile café that will provide training and local connections for participants.

Community groups will have the opportunity to apply for a shire Community Support Grant.

Please see the website for more details.

For more information and to see a full list of the

2016 Placemaking Grant recipients please see the website.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Grants

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Arts & GallerySalon des Refusés

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) is again the exclusive Victorian venue for the ‘Salon des Refusés – the official alternative selection to the 2016 Archibald and Wynne Prizes’, 24 September – 20 November. Following the selection of the official prizes by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, S.H. Ervin Gallery selects works for the Salon in the great tradition of the French Salon des Refusés, which displayed refused works by Cézanne, Pissarro and Manet. Enjoy portraits of famous Australians and stunning landscapes painted by some of our most exciting artists. $7 adults, $4 concession, free entry for Senior card holders on Tuesdays during October.

http://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Easels to women’s drawing group

Rosebud 3940 is an ongoing art group which provides women of all drawing abilities with a guided class that encourages both artistic and personal growth in a supportive environment. The group meets weekly for life drawing sessions at the Rosebud West Vern Wright Hall and until recently they were using very old easels prone to collapse mid-artwork! The Shire loaned the group 12 brand new hand-crafted easels, to be stored at the Rosebud West Hall and to be shared among other groups across the Southern Peninsula as needed. This fantastic group operates on very modest funding and donations. If you’re able to support them with either art supplies or a donation, or if you’d like to join the fun, please contact Rosie Weiss.

arts&culture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Police Point Artist in Residence

Archibald Prize-winning artist Euan Macleod generously donated six works to MPRG created during his May residency at the Shire’s artist’s cottage at Police Point. Juan Ford enjoyed a residency in June, where he further developed work for MPRG’s upcoming exhibition ‘Birds: Flight Paths in Australian Art’. Mornington

Peninsula artists, writers and musicians interested in a residency at Police Point Artist in Residence should contact arts&culture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Local history

Mornington & District Historical Society will be celebrating History Week with their annual Leslie Moorhead Lecture. Diane White and Val Wilson will be talking about discovering their French ancestors in ‘The French Connection’, Saturday 22 October, 2pm, Mornington Fire Brigade Meeting room, $10.

Come along to a cemetery walk, meeting at the Cemetery Gates,

Craigie RoadMornington at 1.15pm, Sunday 23 October, tickets $5. Contact Val Wilson 5975 2958

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Services for youSeniors Festival

Enjoy free public transport from Sunday 2 Oct to Sunday 9 Oct for Seniors Card Holders.

http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards

Delys Sargeant Age Friendly Awards

Nominations are now open for the second Delys Sargeant Age Friendly Awards. The Awards were introduced by us in collaboration with PACE (Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders), in 2014 to recognise a local person, business, corporation or service that contributes to building a stronger local community for seniors who live, work or play on the Mornington Peninsula. Delys Sargeant (OAM) was the founding chair of PACE and was integral in shaping our current approach to supporting residents to age well.

Categories for nomination:

• Mayor’s Senior Achiever Award Elder of the Year Senior Achiever

• PACE Age Friendly Community Award Age friendly community service or program Innovative club for those 60+ years of age Encouraging Indigenous or Multicultural opportunities for older people Age friendly local business

• Promotion of Intergenerational Opportunities Award Individuals or groups/businesses/services

Nominations close on Friday 9 December. To nominate simply download a form from the website or pick up a copy at your local Shire Customers Service centre. For more information: mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1773

New committee members wanted

Expressions of interest are being sought from community-minded individuals to join our All Abilities Consultative Committee. The purpose of the committee is to work with us to improve access to services, programs and infrastructure for people with disabilities on the Mornington Peninsula. We encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply, including people with disabilities, family members and carers, who are able to provide a broad range of community views and interests.

Closing date is 5pm Friday 19 August

For an Expression of Interest form spcd.admin@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1099

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also contact us through the National Relay Service.

TTY users can phone 13 3677 (NRS) then ask for 03 5950 1099

Internet relay users can connect using iprelay.com.au and quote 03 5950 1099

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About Aline BurgessCitizen of the Year

It was a pleasure to meet Aline Burgess, the winner of last year’s Mornington Peninsula Australia Day Citizen of the Year award. Aline is an extraordinary lady with an infectious laugh, huge smile, a love of literature quotes and an unwavering passion for helping carers and people with mental illness.

We caught up with her to ask her a few questions…

Congratulations on winning the award. How did you feel when you found out you’d won?

Quite overwhelmed actually; but proud to think the council recognised the challenges carers face daily. Our motto at the Peninsula Carer Council is ‘No carer should ever feel alone’ and we have an amazing team so I was really accepting it on behalf of them, as recognition of their work and I mean that quite sincerely.

You set up Peninsula Carer Council in 2004, can you tell us what made you take this step?

I was only a part of a very dedicated group of family and professional carers who set up the PCC. We have a son with a severe mental illness who spent 15 years in and out of psychiatric hospitals. They were the old psychiatric hospitals where the prognosis was that he would never be released. During the 1990s, as the world wide process of de-institutionalisation progressed, the big psychiatric hospitals were closed and he was allowed to come home. He attended the Peninsula Community Mental Health Service in Frankston where some very professional mental health workers contacted a few carers and asked the question “What can we do to help you?” That was the start of the Peninsula Carer Council. We started out as a small group where carers told their story, then we developed a steering committee and then we launched. Now we have 150 members on our books, we hold monthly support meetings, coffee mornings, we have a website, Facebook page and a 24/7 telephone answering service for people to contact us.

How has the mental health care system changed in your lifetime?

Our son had his first psychotic episode in 1980 where the psychiatrist who interviewed us at the hospital said “It is obvious it’s schizophrenia, the major cause of which is a dominant mother.” So it has changed a lot. Carers feel guilty enough without being told that the road we’ve taken or the decisions we’ve made at various times could have contributed to it.

What drives your dedication to help carers?

It’s basically a belief that everybody deserves some quality of life. I’ve worked a lot with refugees when I was Principal of Noble Park English Language School and I could see the magic that happens when people are cared for and given hope and love and that’s been my passion right through my life. As Atticus Finch says in To Kill a Mockingbird, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” With mental illness you have to look past the mask and see the person behind. As a carer I’ve seen the tragedies that happen when people lose hope and are frustrated. At our Annual General Meeting in October there will be a conversation by Skype from a carer in London who has benefited from a program called Open Dialogue. The program was started in Finland in 1984 and quickly spread across Scandinavia and Europe. It’s built on respect and love and really listening. No diagnosis or heavy medication is given until the medical staff have really consulted with the family, carer and the person themselves so they can get the whole picture of each patient’s illness and lifestyle. No matter how serious the illness the patients and carers are treated with respect throughout the whole process, it’s just common sense.

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Would you like to see this Open Dialogue program in Australia?

Yes, at our AGM we have a speaker from the Bouverie Centre. In the Peninsula Carer Council we “dream impossible dreams” and sometimes they become a reality. It would be great if the Open Dialogue program could be gradually introduced on the Mornington Peninsula. It would take time and increased resources but it would eventually be economically positive. There’s no reason to say it wouldn’t work in the whole country if we start off in a small way.

What motivates you to keep volunteering?

I really believe it’s important that the caring role is recognised and accepted in the community. I want all the carers to know the resources that are out there and I would love to see all the mental health services working together. I think great things happen when a community works together. Margaret Mead the anthropologist said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” I speak at the Citizenship ceremonies and I just hope that people in the crowd might listen as one in five people in the community suffers from some form of mental illness and just about anyone in a general audience would know someone who suffers.

Who have you got to support you?

A husband, Ron who’s an absolute rock. Ron should share this award. And so should my oldest son Peter who has been a tremendous support. He always takes time to take multiple phone calls from my son and he’s always there when there’s a crisis. Also, of course I have the support of all the amazing members of the PCC and the support of many very dedicated professional Peninsula Health Mental Health workers.

What would be your advice to any carers out there?

I’d like them to be aware of the resources that are available to them and be involved. Be informed about the illness and the treatments and listen to the person with the illness. Also, be kind to themselves and know that they never have to feel alone. Please join us at the PCC – our motto is “We’re not waiting for the storm to pass; we’re learning to dance in the rain.”

Finally, do you have any advice for the 2017 winner?

Be proud of the fact that the Mornington Peninsula Shire has recognised your work for the community.

Peninsula Carer Council AGMMonday 17 October 7pmAll Welcome

Headspace Centre62 Playne StFrankston 3199T: 1300 550 962

info@peninsulacarercouncil.org.au or http://www.peninsulacarercouncil.org.au

Mental Health Week 9–15 Oct

The Hastings Community Hub is holding a free men’s mental health session on Wednesday 12 October between 11am – 12pm. Beyond Blue Ambassador David Corduff invites you to turn up and talk freely; there will be a light lunch to follow. Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings.

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Major projectsEastbourne Road

Works will begin in September to improve road safety on Eastbourne Road, Rosebud between Jetty Road and Boneo Road. This section of road is considered a ‘black length’ given 14 recorded casualty crashes in five years and three fatalities in this section in the past two years. We have successfully obtained funding through the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program to address this crash history with the most common causes of crashes associated with right turning vehicles as well as with parked cars. We are changing the layout of Eastbourne Road from two traffic lanes in each direction to one traffic lane in each direction with a centre median turn lane and shared parking / bike lane on both sides. In addition, a number of pedestrian refuge islands will be installed to assist pedestrians to cross Eastbourne Road. To accommodate the changes above, the following is also required as part of this project:

• Banning right hand turning movements out of Third Avenue and Foam Street.• Relocating the school bus stop near Foam Street closer to the Rosebud RSL.

Similar works happened on Jetty Road, Rosebud to address a significant crash history and since its completion there has been a reduction in serious injury crashes. Eastbourne Road is busier but testing has shown the road will function effectively with the new improvements. We have worked closely with nearby residents and businesses as well as other key stakeholders including Victoria Police, CFA, local schools and bus operators to adjust the designs to better suit those directly impacted by the changes. A detailed plan is available online or may be printed on request at the Rosebud office.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/eastbournerd

Red Hill

Shands Road remains closed from Tucks Road to Shoreham Road as the works to replace the old bridge continues. The new bridge is being constructed to current design standards and will cater for immediate and future needs. Works on the new bridge include concrete piles, concrete abutments, steel substructure, concrete decking slab with asphalt overlay, concrete approach slabs, steel barriers and guardrail, widening of the approaches to match the existing road width, appropriate signage and line-marking and creek bed and embankment treatments to prevent and control erosion. Work is due for completion in October. A traffic management plan and signage has been placed in the area.

Blairgowrie

Recent path improvement works at the Point Nepean Road footpath and access ramp supports mobility access to the foreshore. Pedestrian safety has been enhanced by providing physical separation between path users and motorists travelling along Point Nepean Road. The project included the construction of a new footpath, concrete kerbs, pedestrian access ramp, an elevated boardwalk and other associated works. Hughes Road, Stringer Road and the Olive Street pedestrian access ramp have all been completed.

Hastings

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) works have recently been completed to enhance the Wallaroo Reserve including the construction of a swale to protect the waterways by filtering stormwater and to minimise erosion. The contract was awarded to Programmed Property Services Pty Ltd to carry out the works and included the construction of the vegetated swale with overflow and associated landscaping works.

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Mornington

The construction of a 57 space car park at the Currawong Community Centre is due to be finished in September. The car park includes three disability parking spaces and has been finished with sensitivity to the heritage area keeping concrete kerbing to a minimum. The new design limits the rate of stormwater run-off into the Tanti Creek catchment includes lighting and footpath works to improve the safety of centre users.

Baxter

Jacaranda Reserve will have a new playground. The park will be suitable for 3-12 year olds and will include natural play items such as rocks for stepping stones, open ended play elements for imaginative play and a kick about area. A new picnic table and bench seating with natural shade will be installed for parent’s supervision, resting and relaxing.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/majorprojects

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Around the shireStep into Sundays @ Our Library

Opens Sundays 7 August – 27 November 2016

Mornington Peninsula Library Service is opening its doors on Sundays from 7 August to 27 November 2016 from 11am - 3pm. This is a great opportunity for people to use our great library resources for an extra day.

To stay up to date with what’s happening at Our Library, drop into one of our libraries or visit our website.

http://ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Hastings Library, 7 High Street – T: 5950 1710

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street – T: 5950 1820

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street – T: 5950 1230

Somerville Library, 1085 Frankston - Flinders Road – 597

Does your business have the Best Bite?

Nominations are now open for food businesses to enter the Shire’s 2017 Best Bites Food Awards.

Best Bites recognises the importance of food safety, access and healthy eating options in protecting the health of customers, and the crucial role that the local food industry can play in improving resource efficiency throughout the Shire. The Shire is encouraging businesses and consumers to be part of the Best Bites program by nominating for the 2017 Best Bites Food Awards.

You can nominate your favourite business in one of the following categories:

• Aged Care• Bed and Breakfast• Café• Restaurant• School Canteen/Child Care• Supermarket• Take Away• Innovation• Access for All

Finalists will be announced in

November 2016 and the winners announced in April 2017. The Best Bites program has been expanded this year to include local food relief agencies and primary producers. It will also assist in the implementation of state-wide changes to smoke free outdoor dining and healthy food labelling requirements.

To enter go to our website or contact us on T: 1300 850 600

food@mornpen.vic.gov.au or http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Somerville Health and Fitness Studio

We have leased 1/13 Eramosa Road West, Somerville to ensure that Somerville residents are able to continue their health and fitness regime while the rebuild continues. Classes are already in full swing and cover all aspects of fitness from weight training, cardio, older adults classes and Pilates. Personal training is also available.

For more information about the classes, pop in to the studio or phone 1300 850 197 for a timetable.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Environment & WasteTAKE2 for Climate Change

We are proud to be a founding partner of the TAKE2 – Victoria’s Climate Change Pledge. We are promising to take action on climate change for our community, our country and our planet. Join us. In line with our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2020, we are calling on all residents and local business to join in and be part of the change. By signing up to TAKE2 you commit to be part of world-wide action to keep the temperature rise to below 2 degrees. Whether you are making the pledge yourself or on behalf of your organisation, you will help send a strong message that you and many other Victorians are working together to make a difference. For more information.

http://www.take2.vic.gov.au

Have Your Say: Climate Change Stakeholder Engagement Plan

We are developing a Stakeholder Engagement Plan which will outline how we will work with you, our community, on delivering our commitment to carbon neutrality (zero greenhouse gas emissions) and ensuring a resilient community in the face of a changing climate. If you have any suggestions or ideas about how we can support you, or work with you, your community group or business, come and have your say.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Sustainable House Day

Free activities

Visit the Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars on Sunday 11 September, 10am – 4pm to learn about the recent upgrades and find out how you can take advantage of the local climate to lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Staff and volunteers will be available all day to answer your questions. You can take part in the tours of the house and garden or the demonstrations and Q&A sessions. 11 am: Creating a low water use garden:

Creating a wicking bed 1 pm: Towards zero waste –Dealing with waste and recycling during building or renovating

3 pm: Selecting green building materials

Free event, no bookings required.

Find us at:

The Eco Living Display CentreThe Briars450 Nepean HwyMount Martha.

For more information about any of the homes open during Sustainable

House Day visit; http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/

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Positive Power

Our Eco Living Display Centre is moving towards being carbon positive, generating more power on-site than is used at the centre. The first steps include removing gas from the site and installing heat pump technology for heating water and hydronic heating. Eventually the centre will completely eliminate its reliance on mains power using upgraded solar panels and the installation of battery storage to help reach this goal. The new technology will be on show on Sunday 11 September, as part of Sustainable House Day. This annual event, now running for over 10 years, showcases a wide range of sustainable homes across Australia.

Calling all Mornington Peninsula businesses

Have you ever thought about improving the energy efficiency of your business or commercial property but not sure where to start? If you own or rent a business property, we can provide a range of options to support your energy efficiency or renewable energy ideas. Please contact Jessica Wingad, Manager Climate Change, Energy and Water for more information. jessica.wingad@mornpen.vic.gov.au

‘No charge’ green waste weekend

From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November we are encouraging you to reduce the green waste around your homes and dispose of your green waste at all our Resource Recovery Centres. The ‘no charge’ green waste weekend is for Shire residents and ratepayers only and proof is required in the form of a driver’s licence or proof of residency.

Resource Recovery Centres are located in Truemans Road Rye, McKirdys Road Tyabb and Watt Road Mornington. Opening hours are from 8am until 4pm Friday and from 8am until 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Mornington can only accept up to three cubic metres of green waste per trip. Did you know you can opt-in to receive a 240 litre fortnightly kerbside green waste bin collection service for those living in the urban area of the peninsula?

For more information about DO’s and DONT’s ahead of this popular weekend, please contact Customer Service on 5950 1000 or mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

Please note that due to the popularity of this event delays are to be expected at the Resource Recovery Centres, particularly at the beginning and the end of each day. Please use our Tyabb site to avoid potential delays at the Mornington site.

Are your pets bushfire ready?

Ahead of the upcoming fire season, you’re encouraged to consider your individual bushfire plans which may need to include your beloved animals as well. Decide whether you will keep your pets with you or move them elsewhere during fire risk days and include these details in your Bushfire Survival Plan. Remember, on Code Red days, the safest place to be is away from highrisk bushfire areas. Here are some other great tips:

• If you choose to keep your pets with you, confine them early. Pets are safest inside a secure room, on a lead or in carriers.

• Make sure you have wet towels and woollen blankets available to cover and protect your pets.

• Make sure they have plenty of water to drink.• Make sure your pets are microchipped or wearing a collar identification tag at all times.

Ensure all contact information is current.• Include an emergency contact outside your area that is linked to your pets’ records.• The National Pet Register provides free identification for cats and dogs via

http://www.petregister.com.au or 1300 734 738

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• Make a list of where you could house your pets if you decide to leave early.

This may include boarding kennels, a relative/friend’s place or you may be able to keep them with you.

• Discuss with neighbours about protecting your pets if you are not at home during a bushfire. Keep in regular contact with your neighbours during the fire danger period to let them know your plans.

• Keep your Bushfire Relocation Kit for pets within easy reach so you are ready to leave early.

• Practice how you will move your pets if you leave. It takes longer than you think.

There is also a National Equine Database (NED) for horse and pet owners to use prior to an emergency.

NED is national, free and accessible 24/7. NED can be accessed via http://www.nedaustralia.com

Find the right service

An easy to use online directory that lists all child and youth support agencies has recently been launched. The Mornington Peninsula Child & Youth Directory was developed with input from young people and will provide valuable links to wellbeing agencies for children, young people and families and has a direct link to other health, education and employment websites. Since its launch the site averages around 30 hits per day and half of visitors to the site have been return visitors, coming back to access more information.

The directory can be accessed by urgency of need, age of service user, or agency and includes information about the resource providers and how to contact them. It enables young people to connect with those who can help with any questions or need for assistance and is compatible with mobile phones when on the move.

http://www.mpchildandyouthdirectory.com.au

Got your ticket to ride?

Do you use public transport and love free stuff? Get on board the new 887 for a chance to win! Simply ‘like’ the @Bus Route 887 Facebook page and leave a comment telling us why you would use the 887 to go in the running to win one of three $50 pre-paid Myki cards.

Entries close 5pm, Friday 26 October http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/route887

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What’s onAUGUST

20 August

Peninsula Music Society 2016 Concert Series - Bursary Winners, Peninsula Community Theatre

Somers Winter Market, Coolart Wetlands & Homestead

28 August

Frankston and South Eastern Wineshow, The Briars

SEPTEMBER

3 - 4 September

Mornington Running Festival & Expo, Mornington Park

4 September

Peninsula Music Society 2016 Concert Series- Arcadia Wind Quintet, Peninsula Community Theatre

24 September

CJ Rockers Fundraiser, Peninsula Community Theatre

24 - 25 September

Red Hill Gravity Enduro, Hillview Quary Reserve

25 September

Sorrento to Portsea Fun Run, Sorrento to Portsea

OCTOBER

1 October

Peninsula Music Society 2016 Concert Series - Tinalley String Quartet, Peninsula Community Theatre

4 October

Ageing Well Expo, New Peninsula Centre

5 October

Art Exhibition, The Corner Youth Centre

7 - 10 October

Mama Camp, Bay Park Scout Camp

9 October

Wellbeing Market, Rosebud Memorial Hall

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15 October

Studebaker Car Club Annual Concourse, Rye Foreshore

21 - 23 October

Mount Eliza Art & Design Show, Mount Eliza North Primary School

23 October

Somers Art Fair 2016, Somers Primary School

Magnificent Mornington Ride, Mornington

29 October

CJ Rockers Fundraising, Peninsula Community Theatre

NOVEMBER

6 November

Arthurs Seat Challenge Fun Run, Rosebud Pier to Seawinds Gardens

Peninsula Chamber Musicians Concert, Peninsula Community Theatre

12 November

Wellbeing Market, Mount Eliza Community Hall

Bittern Spring Festival Annual School Festival and Fund raising event, Bittern

18 November

Slums: Cities of Tomorrow, Village Green Rosebud

Melbourne Coastrek 2016, Cape Schanck to Point Nepean Quarantine Station

19 - 20 November

Mornington Triathlon, Mount Martha Village

19 November

Peninsula Paper Craft Fair, Hastings

25 - 27 November

Foreshore Rockfest, Various Venues Rosebud

27 November

Point Nepean Portsea Market, Point Nepean

PPN Diabetes Funwalk, Mount Martha

DECEMBER

3 December

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Peninsula Toy Run, Frankston to Rosebud

4 December

Family Fun Day with Eview Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Park

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/events-activites

It’s your peninsula 2021What does your peninsula look like in 2021?

Pop down your ideas and help shape the future

If you could change one thing about the peninsula what would it be? New sports facilities, more jobs, fun events and festivals? Well, now is your chance to put your ideas forward.

From 15 August to 18 September we will be popping up across the peninsula to capture your input to help shape the future of your local area.

We are going to be asking you to think big and answer questions like: What does your peninsula need to be a great place to live, work and play? We’ll also be looking for your feedback on important local topics like health and wellbeing, the environment, the local economy, employment, safety and accessibility.

This is important because your feedback and ideas will be presented to Council to help us develop and shape our most important strategic plans that set the direction and lock in priorities for the four years from 2017 to 2021.

Get involved!

Pop ups: Keep an eye out for us popping up at shopping centres and markets right across the peninsula. From Somers to Sorrento, Moorooduc to Main Ridge the bright yellow Chatterbox trailer will be coming to a township near you.

Saturday 20 August - Boneo market, 8am – 12noon

Saturday 3 September - Red Hill market, 8am – 12:30pm

Pop in: Come chat with us at a pop-in or pop-up session for your chance to win one of three $50 Bunnings vouchers.

Monday 5 September

Rosebud Library,10am – 12 noon

Seawinds Community Hub, Rosebud West, 1pm – 3pm

Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Hastings, 5pm – 7pm

Wednesday 14 September

Mornington Library, 10am – 12:30pm

Pop online: Fill in an online survey for your chance to win one of two Apple iPad Mini 4 16GB.

Pop it in a text: Send your feedback to 0458 454 545

Pop it in the mail: Download a survey or pick one up from our customer service centres and post to: Your Peninsula – Mornington Peninsula Shire

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Private Bag 1000 Rosebud Vic 3939

Call us on 1300 850 600 or visit one of our Customer Service Centres.

Surveys close midnight 18 September 2016 and conditions apply. Please check our website for more details and a full list of our consultation events.

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