Monash Civic Centre
26 January 2015
Open to all!
10am Flag Raising and
Citizenship Ceremony
in the Civic Centre Atrium
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Celebrate
the Australia Day
long weekend in Monash
Activities throughout the city from
Friday 23 - Monday 26 January 2015.
All activities are family friendly
and open to all ages.
Waverley Adult Literacy Program Open Day
AMAROO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
Friday 23 10am-2pm
34 Amaroo Street, Chadstone Cost: Free
Come try your hand at iPads or art. Go on a tour through the food
forest or sit back and watch the fashion parade. Enjoy a sausage
sizzle, browse the book stall or grab freshly picked fruit and vegies.
For more info, ring 9807 2322 or email [email protected]
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Australia Day BBQ
PILIPINO ELDERLY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST REGION (PEASER)
Saturday 24 11am-5pm
Talbot Park, Centre Road, Clayton Cost: Gold coin donation
PEASER is inviting everyone including the Filipino community and
other multicultural groups to their Australia Day BBQ. Expect a
wonderful day of fun, friendship and the sharing of Filipino traditions.
There will be music and games for everyone, young and old alike.
For more info, ring 0438 533 215 or 0448 818 740.
Happy Birthday Australia
INDONESIAN CLUB MELBOURNE
Saturday 24 6.30pm til late
Monash Community Inn, 72 Clayton Road, Clayton Cost: Free
The Indonesian Club of Melbourne invites you to share in Indonesian
cuisine and their generous hospitality. Come and join in the dancing,
singing and games celebrations.
For more information, ring 0417 352 755 or email [email protected]
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AROUND MONASH ON AUSTRALIA DAY
MONDAY 26 JANUARY
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony & Family Day
MONASH CIVIC CENTRE
10am Citizenship Ceremony 10.30am-2pm Family Day
Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley Cost: Free
Australia Day celebrations will begin with a Flag Raising and Welcome
to Country, followed by a special Citizenship Ceremony.
Enjoy this special occasion alongside newly confirmed Australian
citizens, sharing the excitement of what it means to be an Australian.
Once the formalities are over, head outside to the Glen Waverley Library
forecourt to enjoy the big brass band sounds of the Oakleigh City
Band and the laidback sounds of The Scrimshaw Four. Taste delicious
traditional Australia Day foods, while the kids get creative with Makedo
craft activities, a ‘Tape It’ art project and a circus skills workshop.
For more information, ring 9518 3636 or email [email protected]
Australia Day Bushwalk
WAVERLEY BUSHWALKING CLUB
9am-midday
Meet at Jells Park Teahouse, off Waverley Road, Wheelers Hill Cost: Free
Join in a pleasant guided walk around Jells Lake to Norton Park
and then make the return journey. The total distance is 8kms,
which will take a maximum estimated time of 2.5 hours. Please
bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and fruit/muesli bar. Wellbehaved dogs on leads and parents with prams are welcome.
Participants must be able to walk unassisted for 8kms.
For more information, ring 9562 2227.
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Gem Display And Sales
WAVERLEY GEM CLUB OF VICTORIA
10am-2.30pm
329 Waverley Road, Mount Waverley Cost: Free
Club members will be working on equipment and will demonstrate and
explain the process of cutting a rock and creating a piece of jewellery.
They will also have finished items of jewellery, and rock and mineral
specimens for sale.
Please note: the venue’s toilets are not suitable for people who use
wheelchairs.
For more information, ring 0407 512 883.
Big Golf Holes Launch
OAKLEIGH GOLF COURSE
11am-3pm
Oakleigh Golf Course, Park Road Cost: Green fees from $9.35
Big Golf Holes has arrived at Oakleigh’s 9-hole golf course on a permanent
basis! Attend the launch of this exciting and inclusive innovation which
enables people of all ages and abilities to have fun playing golf. Enjoy
prizes, kids’ activities and a BBQ.
For bookings and information, ring 9568 3307 or
email [email protected]
Website: www.oakleighgolf.com.au
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Dance Come And Try Day!
WENDON AND CROWN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
3pm-9pm
1/24-26 Kingsway, Glen Waverley Cost: Free
Join in the fun at the only ‘full time’ dance studio in Monash. Try different
dance genres including social ballroom, theatrical and street dance.
There’s everything from Latin, Salsa, Rumba, Jive and Tango, through to
classical ballet, tap, jazz, pre-school dance and contemporary. Also have a
go at K-Pop, Hip Hop and Break dance. Light refreshments will be available.
This event is suitable for all ages. Please note: the only access to the venue
is via a staircase.
For information, ring 9803 3100 (after 2pm) or
email [email protected]
Website: www.crowndanceevents.com.au or www.wendondance.com.au
Pencil Case Making And Wood Turning Demonstration
WAVERLEY WOODWORKERS INC.
11am-3pm
2 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley Cost: Gold coin donation
Children will love learning how to make their own wooden pencil case that
is ready to use and take home! There will be wood turning demonstrations
and displays of woodcraft items. A sausage sizzle and free tea and coffee
will also be available.
For more information, ring 9807 9648 / 9836 1031 or
email [email protected]
Website: www.waverleywoodworkers.org.au
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Waverley Historical Society Open Day
WAVERLEY HISTORIAL SOCIETY
11am-3pm
Above Mount Waverley Library, 41 Miller Crescent Cost: Free
Celebrate Australia Day by visiting the Waverley Historical Society to learn
more about the history of your city. Complete the History Mystery Quiz
and discover displays of artefacts, aerial maps, and photographs of the
way Monash people lived in times gone by.
Please note: access to the venue is via a lift from the foyer of the Mount
Waverley Library.
For more information, ring 9807 3408.
Monash Public Libraries
Keep the Australia Day celebrations going for the week with Aussie-themed
storytimes! Monash Public Libraries invite you to join in the fun.
MULGRAVE NEIGHBOURHOOD LIBRARY
Tuesday 27, 2pm 36 Mackie Road
MOUNT WAVERLEY LIBRARY
Tuesday 27, 10.30am & Wednesday 28, 10.30am 41 Miller Crescent
WHEELERS HILL LIBRARY
Wednesday 28, 10.30am 860 Ferntree Gully Road
OAKLEIGH LIBRARY
Wednesday 28, 10.30am & Thursday 29, 10.30am 148 Drummond Street
CLAYTON LIBRARY,
Friday 30, 10:30 am 9 - 15 Cooke Street
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293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
INFOLINE 9518 3636
www.monash.vic.gov.au
[email protected]
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(for people with hearing/speech
impediments) 1800 555 660
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