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Community Project Wall 2016
applications open
The Community Project Wall is located within
the Hawthorn Arts Centre as part of the
Town Hall Gallery and is available to local
community groups, schools, and local and
emerging artists for the exhibition of twodimensional works. The space allows artists
to exhibit for free within a professional arts
context, and have their work exposed to a
broad audience. There are 12 exhibition slots
– January to December. Applications for 2016
close at 5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2015.
More information and applications –
9278 4626 or www.townhallgallery.com.au
Community networking
Energy savers for retailers
Brett De Hoedt from Hootville
Communications will host this popular
annual networking opportunity between local
businesses and community organisations.
Keynote speaker Carolyn Tate will speak about
the art of making valuable connections with
total strangers. The event runs from 6pm to
8.30pm, Thursday 14 May at the Chandelier
Room, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood
Road, Hawthorn. Free but bookings essential.
Energy costs can have a big impact on
business profitability. Fortunately there
are opportunities to enhance both the
environmental and economic sustainability
of many businesses. This workshop will be
presented by energy experts from Positive
Charge and will help put your business on
the right path to a sustainable future. It runs
from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday 12 May,
Camberwell. Location to be advised.
More information and bookings – 9278 4753 or [email protected]
More information and bookings – www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/living-for-our-future
Extended smoking bans in force
Food Access Forum
Smoking is now banned within the grounds
of, and within four metres of an entrance
to, childcare centres, kindergartens and
preschools, and primary and secondary
schools in Victoria; as well as children’s indoor
play centres, public hospitals, registered
community health centres and certain
Victorian Government buildings.
Join us for the opportunity to share ideas for
improving access to nutritious food in our
community. The forum will showcase local
research and innovative ideas by prominent
food systems experts. Come along from
10am to 11am, Wednesday 29 April at the
Parkview Room (Council offices), 8 Inglesby
Road, Camberwell. Cost: free. Register your
attendance by Friday 24 April at
www.foodforum2015.eventbrite.com.au .
For more information visit: www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms .
What really defines success
What’s your definition of success? Find out
how you can trade comparison and self-doubt
for tenacity and confidence. Learn skills to
define and build your own success. Run by Suzie Botross, Director of Devenir. The session runs from 6pm to 8pm, Thursday 30 April at the Blackwood Room (Council
offices), 8 Inglesby Road Camberwell. Cost $20. All bookings made via the website.
Applications for the 2016 Community Project Wall
are open until 30 June.
More information and bookings: 9278 4814 or
www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/business/events
More information – 9278 4753
Motorised scooter session
You can find out all you need to know about
motorised scooters and electric wheelchairs
at Council’s practical education session at
Kew Traffic School on Wednesday 6 May from
9.30am to 12noon. Participants can test drive
a device, receive information and advice and
gain a greater understanding of motorised
mobility devices. Bookings essential.
More information and bookings – 9278 4777 or [email protected]
More information – 9278 4444 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au
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Your councillors
Gardiner Ward
Mayor
Cr Coral Ross
9278 4457
0438 005 225
Bellevue Ward
Cr Jim Parke
9278 4457
Cotham Ward
Cr Judith Voce
9835 7841
0409 887 097
Glenferrie Ward
Cr Steve Hurd
9835 7849
0417 708 182
Junction Ward
Cr Jack Wegman
9835 7843
0438 011 665
Lynden Ward
Cr Heinz Kreutz
9835 7844
0438 006 656
Maling Ward
Cr Jane Addis
9835 7845
0409 267 902
Maranoa Ward
Cr Philip Mallis
9835 7846
0418 564 410
Solway Ward
Cr Kevin Chow
9835 7847
0427 544 328
Studley Ward
Cr Phillip Healey
9835 7848
0437 374 773
Council meetings
Monday 27 April 2015
6.30pm Council (budget)
Monday 4 May 2015
6.30pm Urban Planning Special
Committee
Monday 11 May 2015
6.30pm Special Services Committee
Monday 18 May 2015
6.30pm Urban Planning Special
Committee