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Locality: City of Melton

Phone: +61 3 9747 7200

Address: 232 High Street 3337 Melton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.melton.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Bookings for the November sessions of Imagination Magic are open for Jitterbugs Music and Dance. Jitterbugs is an interactive music and dance session that is filled with high energy action songs and games. These sessions will be held over Zoom and the link will be sent to your email 30 minutes before the show. Bookings required: www.melton.vic.gov.au/Imagination-Magic There are three sessions to choose from:... Thursday 5 November 9:30am Thursday 5 November 10:45am Thursday 12 November 10:00am If you would like to go on the waiting list for a full session please provide your child’s full name, age and suburb to [email protected]

25.01.2022 Join Healthy City of Melton for a Virtual Fun Run! You can choose your distance (2km, 5km or 10km) and complete it any day that works for you during the week 16-22 November. To sign up, visit: www.melton.vic.gov.au/thisgirlcan

25.01.2022 Heart Foundation Walking Groups are back and walking! They're operating under COVID safe guidelines to ensure walkers can enjoy outdoor exercise and socialise safely. Find you nearest walking group: www.melton.vic.gov.au/walking Healthy City of Melton

24.01.2022 Christmas is almost here! More local businesses are reopening so now is a great time to shop and support local. Vouchers and gift cards are a great way to offer immediate support to small businesses. This is especially helpful for beauty and wellness services and places that rely on tourism or larger groups. They also make great presents for those hard-to-buy-for loved ones! Let us know about a great local business in the comments

24.01.2022 It's a public holiday tomorrow! Bins will be collected as normal tomorrow so make sure you put your bins out.

24.01.2022 FREE ONLINE COMPOSTING AT HOME WORKSHOP Learn how to use and set up a compost bin at home. It's a great way to reduce your waste at home while making your own organic nutrient rich fertiliser. All residents who attend will go into the draw to win a compost bin. Wednesday 18 November, 7pm - 8pm... Register now: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Online-Waste-Education-Webi See more

24.01.2022 THE VOTES ARE IN! The Victorian Electoral Commission has counted the votes and your Councillors for the next four years are: Cambridge ward: Kathy Majdlik, Steve Abboushi, Goran Kesic Coburn ward: Bob Turner, Ashleigh Vandenberg, Sophie Ramsey, Julie Shannon Watts ward: Lara Carli, Moira Deeming... The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be elected at the Council meeting on Monday 16 November.

23.01.2022 We’re seeking expressions of interest from community representatives interested in joining the Melton Disability Advisory Committee. The Committee advises Council on issues relating to access and inclusion for people with disabilities living, working, studying or visiting the City of Melton. Expressions of interest are open to:... people with a disability (2 positions) carer of a child or of an adult with a disability (1 position each) representatives from local community-based disability support group or agency (1 position) Find out more on our website www.melton.vic.gov.au/DAC

22.01.2022 City of Melton Libraries will be re-opening next Monday! There will be a limit of 10 customers in a space at one time, for a visit of up to one hour. Many programs will continue online and eResources remain available. Find out more: www.melton.vic.gov.au/libraries

21.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING! We currently have the following job opportunities: Waste, Graffiti & Cleaning Services - Crew Member Community Care Worker Early Years Team Leader Business and Industry Development Officer... Land Management Officer Business Support Officer (closes 4 Dec) Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Sleep Settling Program (closes 4 Dec) Parent Support Worker - Sleep Settling Program (closes 4 Dec) Service Coordination Officer (closes 4 Dec) Team Leader Litter Prevention (closes 4 Dec) Health Promotion Officer (closes 4 Dec) Kindergarten Engagement Officer (closes 4 Dec) Apply now: https://meltoncity.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander traineeship x 2 (closes 11 December) Apply now: https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/

20.01.2022 Today in the Herald Sun, King and Godfree Executive chef Matteo Toffano reveals his favourite places to eat and drink in Melton. Where would you add to the list? Stone Bar & Grill The Jolly Miller Cafe... Russo Estate Galli Winery Witchmount Estate Winery See more

20.01.2022 Street artists, expressions of interest for our Street Art: Power Boxes Commission 2021 are now open. Four artists will be selected to create vibrant artwork based on local young people’s stories about social connection and diversity. For more information, including eligibility criteria, artist’s fee and to apply, head to our website: www.melton.vic.gov.au/powerboxeoi Expressions of Interests close 14 December. Images: Powerbox at Langarna Dr Kuranjang by Lukas Kasper and Power box at Barries Road Melton by Giovanna De Silva

20.01.2022 Are you looking for work this summer? Fruit growers across the Goulburn Valley need your help to get the fruit off the trees! Jobs include fruit picking and packing as well as general farm work. No experience needed apart from being physically healthy and having a great attitude!... Jobs start early January so register your interest at https://greatershepparton.com.au/business/pick-shepp

20.01.2022 With restrictions easing, we're reopening more services and facilities to the community. For a full list of Council service updates, please visit melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19 Melton and Caroline Springs Libraries are open for up to 150 people at one time. There will be no time limits, but you will be asked to register your details for contact tracing purposes upon entry. Melton Waves outdoor pool is open, along with group fitness, the gym and the indoor pool. Booking are re...quired: meltonwaves.wixsite.com/onlinebookings Customer Service have re-opened from both Melton and Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hubs, but don't forget you can do most things online via our website or you can call us on 9747 7200. Men’s Sheds at Melton and Taylors Hill have reopened with limited opening hours. Reopened community centres: Botanica Springs, Bridge Road, Banchory, Fraser Rise, Arnolds Creek, Taylors Hill, Springside, Melton Central and Hillside. This does not include casual bookings for social activities such as parties and celebrations. See more

19.01.2022 We have two immunisation sessions scheduled this week: * Wednesday 4 November 5.30pm-7.30pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre * Thursday 5 November 10am-12pm at Fraser Rise Children’s and Community Centre Please note that so we can adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, just one parent should attend with their child/baby. Please avoid bringing siblings if you can.... Our staff continue to follow special procedures based on the latest advice on staying safe during the COVOID-19 pandemic, and we’re asking parents to follow some precautions as well. For more information on precautions to follow when attending these sessions, and to download the updated immunisation schedule, please visit our website: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Immunisations

19.01.2022 Reminder: There will be no kerbside bin collection on Friday (Christmas Day) If your bin day is Friday, it will be collected on Saturday 26 December. Check the website for full details of opening hours and waste collection.

18.01.2022 There are lonely graves on properties from the time before the Melton cemetery opened in 1861. The best known is the forgotten girl who sleeps in the wooded folds of the Green Hills at Toolern Vale. The person whose remains lie in the grave is thought to have been a young woman who died in the 1840s, however her identity remains a mystery. The oldest and most enduring story is that it contains the remains of Ellen Batman, one of seven daughters of John Batman. In researchi...ng the Batman women, Michelle Berry, a University of Tasmania historian, has found that violence and insecurity plagued the lives of these colonial women. Join Michelle and City of Melton Libraries for a talk to discuss the history of the Batman women and their relationships, and the difficulties faced by ‘women without means’, in colonial society. This event is presented in partnership with the Healthy City of Melton as part of 16 Days of Activism. When Thursday 10 December, 6:30 pm via Zoom. Book now: https://melton.webwiredsolutions.com.au/web/webcal.php

17.01.2022 The Lifelong Learning Festival starts soon! Starting on Thursday November 19 and running through to Sunday November 22, there are lots of free, fun classes. Attend events like Lunch with Tim Bone, Spring & Summer Planting with Vasili's Garden, Happy Sad Film Screening &Director Cast Q&A, Adult's Hip Hop Dance Class with Dance Generation, Re-useable Art Webinar for Families, How to Green your Home and so much more! Find and register: https://meltonlearning.com.au/

17.01.2022 Have you ever heard fire truck sirens and wondered what they're there for? Download VicEmergency, the official app for emergency warnings and information. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app

16.01.2022 Having a COVID driven cleanout? Heads up: Melton Recycling Facility is temporarily unable to accept paints. Our paint recyclers Paintback have been inundated with material, which means their drop-off points cannot be cleared to their usual schedule. We expect services to resume in the next few weeks and ask that residents safely store their paints in the meantime. For further information and updates on Paintback resuming their service, please visit the Paintback website: www.paintback.com.au/about/service-updates

14.01.2022 THANK YOU to everyone who has donated toys and food so far! Your generosity will help bring a smile to a local family this Christmas. It’s been a hard year, with many of us doing it really tough. But, you can still help local families in need have a very special Christmas by donating non-perishable food and toys throughout November. Donating is easy, just pop in to your closest Community Connector Hub on the days listed below. You’ll feel great and so will the local famil...ies your donation will support. November collection days KURUNJANG COMMUNITY HUB - Tuesdays from 9am-3pm TIMBER TOP CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE - Wednesdays from 9am-3pm STEVENSON HOUSE - Thursdays from 9am-3pm If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of Christmas gifts this year, please contact your closest Community Connector Hub for details on how to access this service. Find out more: www.melton.vic.gov.au/ChristmasDrive

12.01.2022 Great news for Kurunjang residents with a new playground to be built at Little Blind Creek Reserve. Thanks to the hard work of the Kurunjang Community Group, we’ve been successful in getting a Community Safety Infrastructure Grant from the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. The grant will be used to provide picnic tables, seating, playground upgrades, exercise stations and a disc golf course. We expect to start the works late next year.

12.01.2022 Do you know what can go in your yellow, green and red bins? We are surveying local residents on your knowledge, understanding and attitudes towards the current waste services. This will help us understand where we need to focus our efforts so that we not only provide a service that meets your needs and expectations, but also a service that helps to achieve the most economically and environmentally sustainable outcomes for the City of Melton. The survey is being conducted by ...phone and is available online. Take the survey now: www.melton.vic.gov.au/Serv/Waste-and-recycling/Waste-Survey If you receive a phone call, the caller will introduce themselves and invite participation, prior to going through the approved survey template.

12.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A GREAT PROJECT IDEA? Submissions for well-planned projects to be considered for Council’s 2021/2022 budget are now open. Residents, local community groups, organisations, and clubs are invited to submit their ideas by completing the online Budget Submission Form. Submissions close Wednesday 16 December at 5pm. Find out more: www.melton.vic.gov.au/budgetinput

10.01.2022 As we come to the end of the year, City of Melton Mayor, Cr Kathy Majdlik reflects on the year that was.

09.01.2022 We’re excited to welcome Amazon Australia to the City of Melton! The major online retail platform today announced it will open a huge new distribution centre in Ravenhall late next year. It will create 300 ongoing local jobs, adding to the 200 already created for construction. We look forward to the fantastic opportunities Amazon will deliver to people in the west. As one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, it’s investment like this that will strengthen our economy and help ensure more local families can find work close to home. Find out more at www.melton.vic.gov.au/amazoninvests

08.01.2022 Did you know waste increases by 30% over Christmas? The extra food, wrapping paper and packaging and decorations all contribute. Join us on Thursday 3rd December at 7pm to learn about how you can reduce your waste and have a sustainable Christmas. Register now: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Online-Waste-Education-Webi

08.01.2022 Have you heard the news? As part of Victoria’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, Kindergarten programs for four year olds and eligible three year olds in Victorian Government funded services will be free in 2021! It’s not too late to enrol, just visit our website to complete your registration form: www.melton.vic.gov.au/KinderEnrol For more information about the free kindergarten in 2021 scheme visit: https://www.education.vic.gov.au//Pages/freekinder2021.aspx

08.01.2022 Maternal and Child Health visits are returning to face to face centre visits! If you already have a telephone appointment booked in and you would like to change it to a centre based appointment, contact us on 9747 7287 or email [email protected] Where possible, please have only one adult attend with your child at centre consultations. If any family member is unwell or had close contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19, call us to rebook.

07.01.2022 The City of Melton Lifelong Learning Festival is returning over 4 days from Thursday 19 Sunday 22 November! This virtual celebration offers City of Melton residents the chance to participate in over 50 online events, absolutely free! No matter your age, ability or interest, the festival has something to offer. Visit the website now to view the full list of events and to secure your space as some events are strictly limited! https://meltonlearning.com.au/festival/

07.01.2022 All sections of the Melton Recycling Facility (MRF) are now open! Great news for residents who’ve been busy cleaning up around the house the Melton Recycling Facility has reopened! They can now accept all excess waste and the resale shop is also open. You can use your waste disposal voucher for general rubbish and green waste can be disposed of free of charge in November and December this year. Please note:... Free green waste disposal is only available to City of Melton ratepayers and residents. You will need to present your rates notice or drivers licence. All customers will be required to have their temperature checked on entry at the Gatehouse and provide details for contact tracing if necessary. Face masks must be worn. See more

06.01.2022 Know someone with a great tech driven business idea? The 'Start, Now' program helps early stage founders test and validate an idea with the help of experts, networks of mentors and a community of peers to help form your startup crew! This program, powered by LaunchVic and Now Do It, is open to anyone in Victoria and is free. Find out more: www.nowdoit.com.au

06.01.2022 Are your immunisations up to date? We provide a range of free immunisation services for babies, children and teenagers as well as catch up vaccines for eligible individuals. We have two immunisation sessions scheduled this week: * Tuesday 1 December 5.30pm-7.30pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre * Thursday 3 December 10am-12pm at Fraser Rise Children's and Community Centre... Please note that so we can adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, just one parent should attend with their child/baby. Please avoid bringing siblings if you can. For more information on precautions to follow when attending these sessions, and to download the updated immunisation schedule, please visit our website: www.melton.vic.gov.au/immunisations

05.01.2022 Are you a community leader? Our Community Leadership Program is a free program aimed at developing existing and new leaders to assume stronger leadership roles for positive change in the community. Find out more: www.melton.vic.gov.au/communityleadership Expressions of interest have been extended to Sunday 17 January.

05.01.2022 Remember all your food waste can now go in your green bin instead of your red bin. Don’t have a green bin? Contact us to order one via email [email protected] or call 9747 7200.

04.01.2022 Work locally, work with us! We currently have the following job opportunities: School Crossing Supervisor Community Activation & Learning Officer Senior Management Accountant Payroll and P&C Project Officer (Closes 6 Nov)... Apply now: https://meltoncity.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/

04.01.2022 2020 has been challenging for the entire City of Melton community and as the end of the year approaches, the stresses of the financial burden Christmas can be is certainly affecting many of our residents. Christmas is a time for celebrating, but for many families it is challenging, lonely and isolating. Help us give hope to a family in need by donating non-perishable food and/or toys in the month of November to your closest Community Connector Hub. Collection days... KURUNJANG COMMUNITY HUB - Tuesdays during November only from 9am-3pm TIMBER TOP CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE - Wednesdays during November only from 9am-3pm STEVENSON HOUSE - Thursdays during November only from 9am-3pm If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of Christmas gifts this year, please contact your closest Community Connector Hub for details on how to access this service. Find out more: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Christmas-food-and-toy-drive

03.01.2022 Working from home has meant energy bills have gone up. If you’re looking for ways to cut down your energy bill then this free webinar is for you. Energy Info Hub is running multiple webinars that explain how to save money on your electricity and gas bills in 4 simple steps. Find out more about Utility Hardship Support Package and ways to manage your energy bill: https://www.victorianenergysaver.vic.gov.au/having-trouble-

03.01.2022 Worried about your FOGO bin becoming smelly as we head into summer. Check out these handy tips to avoid a smelly bin this summer!

02.01.2022 Don’t forget, homeowners & renters can drop off green waste for free until the end of December at the Melton Recycling Facility. The Melton Recycling Facility is open 8am to 4:30pm everyday(except Christmas Day) This is available to all residents (homeowners & renters) in the City of Melton. Proof of ID required.... Please note: No mixed loads (green waste only), no commercial operators, commercial loads or trucks are permitted, limbs and branches should not be greater than 30cm in diameter. All the details: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//E/FREE-green-waste-disposal

01.01.2022 Bookings for the December sessions of Imagination Magic are open! The Join the The Mik Maks for a fun Christmas show that babies, toddlers and pre-school children will love. There are two, online shows. Thursday 3 December at 10am and Thursday 10 December at 10am Bookings required: www.melton.vic.gov.au/Imagination-Magic

01.01.2022 Are you looking for ways to make the summer school holidays fun? Enrolments for our vacation care program are now open. With loads of activities including circus try outs, STEM day and a teddy bears picnic your kids won’t get a chance to complain that they’re bored. Find out more and book: www.melton.vic.gov.au/VacationCare