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Fern St Children’s Centre Container Deposit Scheme Significant Tree Register ISSUE 85 APRIL - MAY 2024Fern Street ......................p3 Community Care ............p4 Container Deposit..........p5 Significant trees .............p8 EV Chargers..................p11 Lynne Boyd...................p14 Beckett Ward Ebden Ward Ivison Ward Boyd Ward Castlefield Ward Bleazby Ward Dendy Ward Marriage Rd Fewster Rd Willis St Hampton St Railway Cummins Rd Bluff Rd Dendy St Bay Rd Weatherall Rd Reserve Rd Keating St Balcome Rd Glen Huntly Rd Head St S a n d r i n g h a m R a i l w a y L i n e Edward St Red Bluff St North Rd Charman Rd Thomas St Nepean Hwy Frankston Railway Line Your Councillors Councillors have a role in ensuring responsible and accountable governance. As elected community representatives, our councillors are involved in determining priorities and policies and establishing the strategic direction of the city. Mayor Cr Fiona Stitfold Boyd Ward fstitfold@bayside.vic.gov.au 0409 608 419 Deputy Mayor Cr Alex del Porto Bleazby Ward adelporto@bayside.vic.gov.au 0417 390 641 Cr Sonia Castelli Ivison Ward scastelli@bayside.vic.gov.au 0466 356 794 Cr Hanna El Mouallem Dendy Ward helmouallem@bayside.vic.gov.au 0437 859 978 Cr Laurence Evans OAM Ebden Ward levans@bayside.vic.gov.au 0407 735 993 Cr Clarke Martin Beckett Ward cmartin@bayside.vic.gov.au 0466 356 805 Cr Jo Samuel-King MBBS Castlefield Ward jsamuel-king@bayside.vic.gov.au 0419 772 291 Inside this issue bayside.vic.gov.au (03) 9599 4444 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au /BaysideCityCouncil @BaysideCouncil @BaysideCityCouncil Customer service commitment We are committed to being easy to deal with, empathetic, effective and trusted. For more information on any of the items in this magazine, please call us on 9599 4444. Making a complaint or compliment Complaints can be made by phone, in person at our Corporate Centre or online at bayside.vic.gov.au/feedback Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Cover: Aiden from the Fern St Children’s Centre enjoying a colouring activity. How to contact us Look up your ward Enter your address to see your ward and Councillor. bayside.vic.gov.au/ councilwardsLet’s Talk Bayside 3 Built for growth EARLY YEARS Some of our youngest residents enjoyed an exciting start to their year in the newly opened Fern Street Kindergarten in Black Rock. The inaugural cohort of three-and four-year-old kinder students are now settled into the purpose-built centre and enjoying outdoor playscape areas. The kindergarten is part of our new Fern Street Children’s Centre, which also includes a Maternal and Child Health consulting room, a multi-use room, and kitchen for early years’ services such as playgroups, parenting sessions and occasional care along with ample onsite parking. Thea Chambers, whose daughter transitioned from 3-year-old kindergarten at another centre to Fern Street in Term 1, is delighted with the new facility. “The transition was easy,” said Thea. “It’s a magnificent, beautiful facility which has been sustainably built and the attention to detail is flawless. “It provides a sensory experience for the children which is exciting.” The centre was constructed with natural elements and vaulted ceilings that draw in natural light combining to create a calming and inspiring place to learn and grow. Visitors can also learn about the site’s history with a collection of memorabilia from the 1st Black Rock Scouts Scout Hall and Janet Mundy Kindergarten. Bayside Mayor Councillor Fiona Stitfold said the facility meets the growing needs of the community. “The opening of Fern Street is an exciting milestone for our community, addressing the shortfall of kindergarten places that families living in Black Rock and Sandringham have experienced,” Cr Stitfold said. “Early years support is a priority for Council and Fern Street is part of a broader program to support children and families across Bayside.” Kindergarten provider, Glen Education, provides 15 hours of kindergarten education to three- and four-year-old children for free as part of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life Reform. Council received $1.6 million from the Victorian Government towards the $6 million cost of Fern Street, which was delivered under Bayside’s Early Years Infrastructure Plan. Find out more bayside.vic.au/kindergarten BUILDING BLOCKS The new Fern St Children’s Centre provides exceptional facilities for children to learn and grow. It provides a sensory experience for the children which is exciting4 Let’s Talk Bayside Participate in meaningful community work COMMUNITY Our trusted aged care service provides a diverse range of support through a dedicated and growing team. Supplying personal care and companionship along with household chores and shopping is all in a day’s work, which doesn’t feel like work for some. David (pictured above), a Community Care Worker with 14 years of experience, finds the job incredibly rewarding. “I make my living helping and looking after people, and it’s a really nice way to spend your days,” he said. “All you need is patience, enjoy being active in your work, and above all be friendly – that’s a must.” If you’re considering a career in aged care, some roles don’t require specific qualifications, while others require a Certificate 111 level qualification. You can enjoy a rewarding career that offers permanent job security and flexible work hours, as Benjaree (pictured right) has found since joining Bayside Care and Support at the end of last year. With a previous work history that included aged care and private cleaning, she has used these skills in her new Community Care Worker role. “I meet new people with different needs and style, listen to their stories and help them with whatever they need on that day, which brings so much joy to me,” she said. “The best part is I have work flexibility and can enjoy working out of regular hours like afternoons and evenings if needed. It is an autonomous job, and every day is different.” Bayside provides on the job training for new team members, which includes a ‘buddy’ system with experienced staff. “We are very well supported by Council. We do our job providing excellent care and Council supports us very well to do it,” David said. Find out more Visit Bayside Care and Support work opportunities at bayside.vic.gov.au/workwithus HELPING HAND David and Doreen have enjoyed connecting while working together on a puzzle. Benjaree enjoys her work as a Community Care worker.Let’s Talk Bayside 5 Easy drink container recycling WASTE We have joined the effort to transform the way cans, cartons and bottles are recycled while rewarding those who make a deposit at the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre station in Cheltenham. The Victorian Government launched its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) to minimise waste going to landfill by making it easier and rewarding to recycle drink containers. The new scheme provides a 10c refund for eligible single-use aluminium, glass, plastic and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150ml and 3 litres. – just look out for the 10c symbol on the label to confirm eligibility. You can even donate your earnings to a charity or not for profit organisation. Bayside Mayor Councillor, Fiona Stitfold said the CDS can play an important role in helping the community reduce waste. “This initiative aims to build Victoria’s circular economy by giving containers a new life, saving them from entering landfill while also reducing litter in our community,” Cr Stitfold said. “The scheme is easy and convenient, making it a great way for kids to earn pocket money, and community groups can benefit by registering as a donation partner.” It’s easy to participate in the CDS by using the drive-in refund point at the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre, which is being transformed into a state-of-the-art facility. Visit the CDS website to find out how to register your community organisation. Find out more bayside.vic.gov.au/cds cdsvic.org.au/locations Step 1 Collect eligible drink containers. Visit cdsvic.org.au for full list Step 2 Visit our refund point Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre drive-in deposit point Step 3 Earn or donate your refund. Collect 10¢ for each eligible container Check out the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre Located at 144 Talinga Road, Cheltenham and open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm. The centre is fully staffed and provides a convenient and accessible experience for everyone. Future upgrades include an undercover drop off area, new purpose-built recycling bays, a concrete hardstand to minimise dust and debris, and a recycling shop. REPURPOSE WASTE Bayside Mayor Cr Fiona Stitfold using the Container Deposit Scheme site in Cheltenham. Let’s Talk Bayside 56 Let’s Talk Bayside Making important connections VOLUNTEER Connecting older Bayside residents with other locals through cooking and delivering a meal brings great joy and connection. Our Cooking Connections program is attracting home cooks to regularly prepare one extra serve of their home prepared meal for an older resident experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Karen, (pictured left) who lives in Brighton with her husband and three teenage daughters has connected with Denise (pictured right) who is in her 90s, since late last year. Every fortnight, Karen combines her love for cooking and genuine desire to help people by delivering a home cooked meal to Denise. “I love cooking, I even qualified as a pastry chef a few years ago, and I really wanted to cook beyond the family,” Karen said. “I feel that by being part of Cooking Connections I can make a small difference to Denise’s day and give back to someone who might not be able to prepare a meal like this for herself. “This program has allowed me to meet someone I probably wouldn’t have connected with anywhere else, and it’s a truly lovely experience getting to know Denise who has led a wonderful life and has so many interesting memories to share. “I know she’s grateful for the food, but she enjoys the company, and its humbling to know I can do that for someone.” Denise is happy with any meal Karen brings around but most especially she loves the soup. “She is a good cook,” Denise said. “I’m lucky to have her and I enjoy the conversations we have too.” Cooks and diners are matched according to their location, food preference, general interests, and willingness to stop for a quick chat. Volunteer home cooks are always needed, and meal delivery can be what works best – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Find out more bayside.vic.gov.au/ cookingconnections NOTHING LIKE A CUPPA Karen and Denise have formed a bond since joining Cooking Connections. I’m lucky to have her and I enjoy the conversations we have tooAccelerating EV ease HAVE YOUR SAY Many Bayside drivers are turning to electric vehicles (EV) for a more sustainable mode of private transport. The rise in EV use continues to grow and to support this growth, we’re partnering with charging network company JOLT, who plans to fully- fund and install nine charging stations across Bayside. Community consultation on this proposal, including site locations near shopping precincts in Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Highett, Black Rock and Beaumaris, is now open. Sites have been proposed based on safety and accessibility as well as where current and predicted future demand exists. The 50kW DC fast chargers offer 100% GreenPower, and the agreement comes with 7kwh of free charge per driver, every day. The proposal comes at no financial cost to Bayside. If supported, JOLT will cover the infrastructure costs from installation to operation and maintenance. Digital advertising on the charger panels will help offset these costs. Supporting the uptake of EVs aligns with the Bayside Climate Emergency Action Plan 2020-2050, while expanding the charging network is a key action in Bayside’s Parking Strategy: Parking Sustainably 2023- 2033. Greater use of EVs will also help Bayside achieve its net zero community emissions target by 2035. The Victorian Government has set a target for 50 per cent of all new light vehicle sales to be Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2030. Find out more Consultation closes Sunday 21 April 2024. yoursay.bayside.vic.gov.au/ EVchargers SPARK ME UP We want to hear from you about the proposed sites for new EV Chargers. Let’s Talk Bayside 78 Let’s Talk Bayside Protecting trees for generations PLANNING Bayside is renowned and loved for its leafy outlook, tree lined streets and lush private gardens. To acknowledge the value of single trees, rows of trees, or hedges to preserve this neighbourhood character, residents can nominate a special example to be included on our Significant Tree Register. Trees on private or public land that hold a special scientific, social, historic, or aesthetic value can be registered to recognise the importance to Bayside’s urban forest. Residents can only nominate a tree if it is on their own private property, and owners are not restricted from maintaining a significant tree. Sandringham resident and retired architect Peter Doig has two significant trees located on his Park Street property. In 2019, he nominated a Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) on the fence line of his property to protect it from being over-pruned by a neighbour. At the arborist inspection, a second tree, a Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa), was spotted twisted around a long standing shed and is now officially significant also. “It was very important to me that this beautiful big old pine was protected,” said Peter. “We had even worked the redesign of our home, which included an extension, around preserving and observing this tree. “The Willow is from WA and could be anywhere between 70 and 120 years old. It has had a rough old life so I was absolutely delighted that Council recognised the significance of this tree and it will now be protected for future generations.” Trees on private or public land that hold a special scientific, social, historic, or aesthetic value can be registered to recognise the importance to Bayside’s urban forest. PRESERVING TREE-ASURES Peter is delighted his Willow Myrtle will remain safe.Let’s Talk Bayside 9 Significant trees play an integral role in providing natural beauty, a sustainable environment, health benefits and reducing climate change impacts by cooling our streets. An English Oak ( Quercus robur ) in Brighton East is another example of a tree that is included on the Significant Tree Register. Property owner Dr Maree McCutheon is delighted the English Oak will be preserved for years to come. “It is a very healthy tree, somewhere around 80 years old, that will probably live for another 100 years allowing birdlife to nest and doing its best at being the ‘lungs of the earth’.” Find out more Learn more about Significant Tree Register: bayside.vic.gov.au/ significanttreeregister Planting the right trees in the right places The Significant Tree Register is a great way to protect what already exists and enables the whole community to get involved in preserving Bayside’s urban forest. The Urban Forest Strategy 2022-2040 has a target to plant more than 1,400 trees each year on Council land to create a cooler, greener and more wildlife-friendly Bayside. This will almost double Bayside’s tree canopy cover to 30 percent by 2040. Urban Forest Precinct Plans have been developed as part of this strategy to guide local tree planting and greening, prioritising areas that need it the most like Highett and Cheltenham. The plans were developed in partnership with the local community, creating actions that respond to the unique needs, challenges, and characteristics of each suburb. Learn more about Urban Forest Strategy Precinct Plans bayside.vic.gov.au/urbanforestNext >