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City of Greater Dandenong

Locality: Dandenong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8571 1000

Address: 225 Lonsdale Street 3175 Dandenong, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 The annual greater Dandenong Childrens Festival launched yesterday. This years event will be a virtual one, with activities and workshops being held online. Did you know tat some workshops will be posted as videos that you can watch and re-watch whenever you want for the duration of the festival? Like this cartoon workshop with Fuzztoon Studios. Aimed at 8-12 year olds the 10 minute workshop can be found herehttps://greaterdandenong.com/events/5732/fuzztoon-studio-s-cartooning-workshop-children-s-festival-2020/31731

25.01.2022 Take an afternoon break and make some art today.

24.01.2022 It’s Book Week! The theme for 2020 CBCA Book Week is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’. This week is the perfect time to celebrate all the curious creatures and adventures you meet in your favourite books, as well as Australian authors and illustrators. For events to celebrate, and the lowdown on the CBCA Book of the Year category shortlists, visit, https://greaterdandenong.com///library-children-s-programs

24.01.2022 Did you know that there is one amputation performed every hour in Australia, that’s close to 9,000 every year. The main reasons for amputation are diabetes, vascular disease, traumatic accidents, infections and cancer. People from all walks of life live with limb loss, and National Amputee Awareness Week (4 11 October) is held to celebrate each and every one of them. Head to Limbs 4 Life for more information and support www.limbs4life.org.au

24.01.2022 The annual greater Dandenong Children's Festival launched yesterday. This year's event will be a virtual one, with activities and workshops being held online. Did you know tat some workshops will be posted as videos that you can watch and re-watch whenever you want for the duration of the festival? Like this cartoon workshop with Fuzztoon Studios. Aimed at 8-12 year olds the 10 minute workshop can be found herehttps://greaterdandenong.com/events/5732/fuzztoon-studio-s-cartooning-workshop-children-s-festival-2020/31731

24.01.2022 We want to hear how COVID-19 has impacted your family. Councils Youth & Family Services team are looking for parents and carers (with children aged 8-25 years) to participate in our community consultation. There are opportunities to complete an online survey or participate in an interview or focus group. To find out more and get involved phone the Youth Services team on 9793 2155 or visit https://youth.greaterdandenong.com//have-your-say-covid-19

24.01.2022 Our next Council Meeting is tonight at 7pm. Meetings are now being held remotely with all participants phoning in via video conferencing. This will help keep everyone safe. You can watch the meeting via our live webcast service here greaterdandenong.com/cgdmeetinglive For more information visit greaterdandenong.com/councilmeetings

23.01.2022 The statistics are damning. Across Victoria more than 44,000 people are waiting for social housing. About 40 per cent of these people living in the east and south east of Melbourne. We have joined with 12 other local Councils to advocate for more social housing and better support systems for homeless people. Read more about the campaign here https://greaterdandenong.com//a-unified-voice-to-tackle-ho

23.01.2022 Our community has set a vision for Greater Dandenong to be a safe and vibrant city of opportunity for all to visit, work, live and play. The City of Greater Dandenong is preparing to develop its next Council Plan 2021-25 and for the first time, our Community Wellbeing Plan will be part of the four-year Council Plan. Consultation activities will commence after the Local Government Elections on 24 October 2020 so sign up to follow the project and consider what you want Council to prioritise to meet our communitys diverse needs in the next four years at greaterdandenong.com/plan2025

23.01.2022 The Greater Dandenong Childrens Festival opens tomorrow! We have some great dance workshops to get you and your little ones up and moving. Get your groove on with a Latin Dance Workshop on Saturday at 3pm. Andreza Rodrigues will teach you some Salsa and Bachata and some facts about Latin Culture. Limited numbers. Book here https://greaterdandenong.com//latin-dance-workshop-c/31613 Get down with Hustle Dance Crews K-Pop Workshop on Sunday at 3pm. Hustle is an all-girl K-Po...p dance crew that has been covering many different K-Pop dances since 2015. You will learn an awesome routine to a song by the famous K-Pop group, BLACKPINK, called How You Like That - they guarantee that youll have lots of fun. Book here https://greaterdandenong.com//latin-dance-workshop-c/31613 Dont forget to join the Festival Facebook event to keep up to date with all the latest offerings https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044/

23.01.2022 Would you like to be in a book club? Join the library’s new online book club, The DandEreaders. Each month participants will read (or listen) to a book from the library collection and meet online to discuss it. Discussion notes will be provided. The online meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams, which is free to use. Register now greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ev/online-bookclub-dandereaders

23.01.2022 The City of Greater Dandenong Band has joined forces with fellow musicians to mark Mental Health Week (10-17 October). Today we share their isolation recording of ‘Zero Gravity’ to mark the end of this important week.

23.01.2022 Council recently unveiled a plaque at Dandenong South's Keshava Park, recognising this reserve and its part in the history of our city. This short video explains why.

22.01.2022 A COVID testing site has opened in Ross Reserve, Noble Park. If you experience any symptoms, no matter how mild, please get tested. Find out more about getting tested here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested

22.01.2022 School holidays begin next weekend! Cooking, dance, magic, and much, much more Dont miss out on any of the amazing Libraries activities available during the Childrens Festival. Book now https://greaterdandenong.com//33/school-holiday-activities

21.01.2022 Help keep our community safe from Coronavirus. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands and stay at home. For more information about COVID-19 visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

21.01.2022 Today’s #flashbackfriday takes us to 1968 and to a spectacular selection of wigs for sale at Hunters Pharmacy in Springvale that would make Moira Rose envious. Did you ever go shopping at Hunters Pharmacy? Share your memories in the comments below. To see more photos of Greater Dandenong’s history, visit the Graham Southam Collection at https://ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

21.01.2022 Worried about fake news? It is more important than ever that we access information from credible sources. The librarys eSmart website contains resources and links to eSafety resources to support access to reliable information, and information for parents and carers. https://cgdl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/cgdl/# #eSmartWeek

21.01.2022 While public transport is delivered by the Victorian Government, Council often advocates for improvements to public transport on behalf of our residents and businesses. You can read about our current public transport advocacy priorities here: https://greaterdandenong.com/document/9539/public-transport... We would love to hear your suggestions. These will help us when advocating for improvements in future. You can contact Council regarding public transport advocacy by e-mailing [email protected]

21.01.2022 Did you know that recycling one tonne of paper saves approximately 13 trees, 26,500 litres of water, 2.5 barrels of oil and 4,100 Kwh of electricity? Aluminium cans and glass are 100 per cent recyclable and can be used again and again. This week is National Recycling Week (9-15 November), but by adding these items to your recycle bin every week you are protecting the planet and making a difference. Find out more about what can and can’t be recycled here https://greaterdandenong.com/recycling

21.01.2022 Today is day five of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Every year since 2013 Greater Dandenong City Council has held the Walk Against Family Violence. The walk brings our community together to take a stand against family violence. During our inaugural walk activist Phil Cleary spoke about his own personal experience with family violence. Sadly his story is not as uncommon as we think, but by having open conversations we can bring the issue out into the light and start to make effective change. To find out more visit respectvictoria.vic.gov.au

21.01.2022 Would you like to build your skills and knowledge in money management? Take control of your financial future in the librarys Lets Talk Money program. Learn about banking, debt, budgeting and saving in a free online workshop. For more information visit, https://greaterdandenong.com//let-s-talk-money-prese/31720

20.01.2022 Greater Dandenong Libraries are proudly supporting the Unwrapped Festival with a special Storytime. Follow the link to sign up and receive free weekly links to our Storytime sessions to enjoy at home whenever you like https://greaterdandenong.com//virtual-library-storyt/31689

20.01.2022 Calling all creatives. Tell us how you would like to use a new creative making space in central Dandenong.

20.01.2022 Have your say on the future of the Police Paddocks Sports Precinct. Under the current lease agreement Council is responsible for the maintenance and infrastructure within the precinct until 2033. We have put together a draft concept plan for future development of the site and want to hear from users of the precinct. This consultation closes tomorrow. To have your say visit https://greaterdandenong.com//draft-police-paddocks-sports

20.01.2022 This #flashbackfriday from 1968 shows two children, and one well-dressed dog, enjoying the local Pet Show. Do you have any memories of attending pet shows when you were a child? This image was captured by Graham Southam to see more photos from his collection visit https://ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

20.01.2022 Greater Dandenong Libraries RBdigital ebook and audiobook content will soon be moving to the Libby App by OverDrive. For further information and support in accessing the library’s digital collections contact us on 1300 630 920 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Access Libraries’ online resources here,... https://cgdl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/cgdl/

19.01.2022 Reconciliation Takes Action City of Greater Dandenong’s Reconciliation Week Event is coming up. This special one day event is on Thursday 27 May from 11am to 3pm at Springvale Community Hub. We invite the whole community to come and join us for: * An Acknowledgment of Country * Live music and dance by Indigenous Outreach Projects... * Emerging local musical talent Bo'Ness brothers * Storytelling with Woiwurrung language specialist Mathew Gardiner * Karn (serpent) Yarn art workshop with Leah Horvarth, * Indigenous dance with Djirri Djirri dancers * Delicious food, face painting and more! The event is free but bookings are essential. To register please go to: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/reconciliationweek2021

19.01.2022 Council has made some temporary changes to parking in central Dandenong to help entice customers back to the retail precinct. All on-street parking fees in central Dandenong will be waived until 31 December 2020. We will also introduce free parking at Dandenong Market before 10am, to help spread out the crowds across the day. Read more here https://greaterdandenong.com//free-parking-in-central-dand

19.01.2022 Looking for a new audiobook or eBook that you can download straight to your device? Greater Dandenong Libraries have you covered with a huge collection over at Borrowbox and Overdrive. Check them out now, all free with your library card https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_bol_/b2i/mainPage.html

19.01.2022 The annual Greater Dandenong Libraries Talking Faith? Forum has been run since November 2010. To continue to celebrate the many faiths of Greater Dandenong in 2020, the Interfaith Network and Greater Dandenong Libraries are asking for submissions of photos of different generations of people at weddings, clothes, sacred objects, food, and setting - anything that is relevant for a particular faith tradition. Please submit your photos to [email protected]... For more information about the Interfaith Network visit https://greaterdandenong.com/docum/19844/interfaith-network

18.01.2022 From today the State Government has lifted some COVID restrictions. Outdoor playground and exercise equipment is now open. Please continue to follow gathering limits, social distancing and dont forget to put on a mask. Read more about what Council facilities are reopening and what will remain closed for the time being here: https://greaterdandenong.com//council-will-be-reopening-so

18.01.2022 Today is day three of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Since 2013, Greater Dandenong City Council has hosted the Walk Against Family Violence. This year, due to COVID restrictions we could not hold our traditional walk. Instead we asked people to #walkwithus on White Ribbon Day, which was last Friday (20 November). Every year this walk shows that our community stands together in opposing family violence and supporting those who have experienced such violence. Find out more about Council’s work in this space visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//family-violence-i

18.01.2022 Today is Day two of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year Council is supporting Respect Victoria’s Respect Women: Call It Out campaign. The campaign asks everyone to consider what respect means to them and how to practice respect towards women. It also asks bystanders to call out disrespectful behaviours including sexism, harassment and abuse. To find out more visit respectvictoria.vic.gov.au

17.01.2022 Council will next week launch a Business Grants Program offering grants of up to $5000 to help local businesses doing it tough. The grants will be geared at helping small to medium businesses retain current employees or support business sustainability through the COVID-19 pandemic. Current free parking provisions in Lonsdale Street, Dandenong have been extended for a further 12 months. Applications for outdoor dining permits across Greater Dandenong will also be free for the next two years. The grants program opens on Friday 18 September. Read more here https://greaterdandenong.com//support-for-businesses-in-gr

17.01.2022 Early this month Greater Dandenong Mayor, Angela Long pledged to be more active. Make your pledge today. Simply comment below how you will be more active or tag us in your pledge. We want to know, how you will make your move. Need some inspiration? Visit our How to Make Your Move page - https://bit.ly/2MXvvNt

17.01.2022 Council is excited to launch our Make Your Move Greater Dandenong Physical Activity Strategy 2020-2030. Through Make Your Move we will support and empower our community to be more physically active. In doing so, we'll improve the health of all. We can't wait for you to join us on this journey. To learn more about Make Your Move and to view the Strategy, visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/make-your-move

16.01.2022 Members of the community are encouraged to take part in our Virtual Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 20 November. This year would have been Greater Dandenong City Council’s eighth Walk Against Family Violence, and while the event will not go ahead in its traditional format in 2020, Council is urging the community to get involved in this important awareness campaign. Take a walk on White Ribbon Day (Friday 20 November) and share photos with us using the hashtag #walkwith...us For more information visit https://greaterdandenong.com//virtual-walk-against-family- Or join our virtual event https://www.facebook.com/events/709633702976781

16.01.2022 Find the Kind Friday. This month Council launched an advocacy campaign with 12 other local councils calling for more support services for the homeless. Our key objective is to help put a roof over the heads of some of our most vulnerable people. Homelessness is a complex issue and as such requires a multi-layered approach. This campaign is calling for more social housing and better support for those facing homelessness. While the 13 councils involved in this campaign will continue to lobby state and federal governments for policy change, we can all play a role in supporting people who are often at their lowest point. How will you find the kind and support your fellow human beings? You can read more about the advocacy campaign here https://greaterdandenong.com//a-unified-voice-to-tackle-ho

16.01.2022 This Graham Southam #flashbackfriday image from 1968 shows a toddler looking very proud of herself with the prize she has won at the baby show. Who remembers attending (or being entered into) a baby show when you were young? To see more images from the 1968 baby show, and other images from Dandenong’s history, visit the Graham Southam Collection online at... https://ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

15.01.2022 With only a few weeks left until Christmas, our Library team is getting into the festive spirit and will be bringing you a special Christmas storytime. Register to receive a weekly link to our storytime sessions and enjoy our upcoming Christmas session free and on demand. Register here, https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//virtual-library-s

15.01.2022 Have you participated in any of our virtual programs this year? We have programs for children and adults of all ages and interests. Check out our Whats On in the Libraries page to find out more, https://greaterdandenong.com//2/what-s-on-in-the-libraries #librarieschangelives

14.01.2022 Who inspires you? There are many unsung heroes within our city who need to be recognised for their contribution to the community. The Australia Day Awards program gives us the chance to celebrate these individuals and show our appreciation for all they do. Agnes Keen was recognised as Volunteer of the Year at the 2020 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards. Agnes is a founding member and current president of the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network.... Nominations in the categories of Citizen of the Year, Sustainability Award and Living Treasure close tonight at 11.59pm. Nominate someone now at https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//australia-day-awa

14.01.2022 The Dandy Show has run since 1872, and 96 years later, in todays #flashbackfriday post, these young children are enjoying a boat ride at the show in 1968. What are your memories of attending the Dandy Show? Share with us below. To view more images of the Dandy Show and other Greater Dandenong historical events, like this, visit the Graham Southam collection online at ... https://ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

14.01.2022 Would you like a free packet of vegetable seeds? Greater Dandenong Libraries and enliven Victoria are excited to announce the launch of 'Food from Home' - a local campaign designed to get more people growing and sharing food at home. To celebrate the launch, we are giving away free seeds to anyone who borrows a book about edible gardening, or for anyone that comes into one of our branches and mentions the campaign to our library staff. To find out more about the Food from Home campaign and to access free and simple growing resources, head to www.foodfromhome.org #FoodFromHome

14.01.2022 Do you love board games, computer games, any games, and all games? Melbourne International Games Week runs 3-10 October, and Libraries have a packed schedule of online events for all interests. Learn to make music from retro gaming software, play some Dungeons and Dragons online with us, and more! Book now, https://greaterdandenong.com/site/search

13.01.2022 Council has developed a draft Hemmings Street Precinct Action Plan to improve safety in the area. The precinct covers the area bounded by Robinson Street, Princes Highway, Jones Road and Railway Parade. The draft plan aims to create a partnership between the community, Council, State Government, local services and Victoria Police.... A short survey about perceptions of safety will help inform the plan and our actions moving forward. To have your say visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//hemmings-street-p

13.01.2022 Nominations to stand as a candidate for the Greater Dandenong City Council election have now closed. To find out who the candidates are, visit vec.vic.gov.au

12.01.2022 Children’s Book Week runs 17-31 October, and the theme for 2020 CBCA Book Week is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’. Celebrate with CARP on their Dreadful Dragons adventure! Join us to see how the story unfolds: King Cranky Pants’ court is in an uproar! A fierce, fire breathing dragon is heading straight for the castle! Will he find a hero to save the day? Watch this program by CARP anytime during Book Week. For more information https://greaterdandenong.com//carp-productions-dread/31769

11.01.2022 Did you know that your child is more likely to be active if you are too? Find ways to incorporate activity into your day, and your whole family will experience the benefits. #HealthyAtHomeSE

11.01.2022 Looking for something to keep you entertained at home? Check out the Greater Dandenong Libraries ‘Open Book Podcast’ as the library team discuss and review books, promote and highlight local events, and have lively conversations about the library behind-the-scenes. Episode three is available now here https://bit.ly/2Zs2Hzu

10.01.2022 Melbourne Young Writers Studio first Zoom Writing Workshop is tomorrow. Join us for this workshop Breathing Life Into Fun, Dynamic & Creative Characters, from 11am-1pm. Suitable for ages 8-12. Book your place here https://greaterdandenong.com//zoom-writing-workshops/31580

10.01.2022 Have you visited the libraries since they reopened? Our library team can’t wait to welcome you again soon! For updates on library services and opening hours, visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/covid19-libraries #librarieschangelives

09.01.2022 It’s time to vote in the Greater Dandenong City Council election. If your ballot pack hasn’t turned up, contact your local election office for a replacement. Don’t risk a fine. For more information on voting in this election, visit vec.vic.gov.au

09.01.2022 The Victorian Government has introduced new laws to make swimming pools and spas safer and save children’s lives. Owners must register their pools and spas with Council by 1 November 2020, organise an inspection of their safety barrier by a registered swimming pool inspector, and lodge a compliance certificate by the date nominated by Council. A compliance certificate must be lodged with Council every four years. For more information visit https://greaterdandenong.com/document/1553/swimming-pools #SafePoolsAreGreatPools

09.01.2022 What’s your favourite part about Christmas? Music? Dancing? Gift wrapping? Christmas stories? We have it all here for you. Join us for our pre-Carols workshops and activities from 6pm-7.30pm on Friday 11 December. We have a Christmas Storytime with Greater Dandenong Libraries, a make your own gift wrapping workshop, a Jingle bell disco room and even a Funky Festive games room! ... Find out how you can join the fun here greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/carols

09.01.2022 Do you worry about what your kids are doing online, or how much screen time they have each day? The librarys Cybersafety and Wellbeing page contains valuable and informative resources to help parents and carers manage screen time, deal with cyberbullying and report inappropriate online behaviour. For more information visit https://cgdl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/cgdl/# or phone the library during business hours on 1300 630 920. #eSmartWeek

09.01.2022 Join Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti as he takes you on a tour of the outdoor space at the Springvale Community Hub. While the hub remains closed for the time being, this is just a taste of what you can expect to see when the space opens to the public.

09.01.2022 Calling all young illustrators, artists and daydreamers! Learn all about being an illustrator in this delightful workshop with Sunshine Herbert, a Melbourne based illustrator and artist. Find out more about this workshop and all of the libraries free school holiday programs here https://greaterdandenong.com//33/school-holiday-activities

09.01.2022 Due to ongoing restrictions in light of COVID-19, Council has had to cancel the next Re-use and Recycle Drop Off Day scheduled for Saturday 28 November. This event has been running successfully for several years and Council will reschedule this event in 2021. We will inform residents when we have locked in a new date. If you need to dispose of unwanted household items, Council encourages residents to book in for their one free ‘at call’ hard waste collection service. Resident...s can book additional hard waste services throughout the year at their own cost Visit greaterdandenong.com/waste to see what items can be placed out for a hard waste collection, and phone 9721 1915 to book..

08.01.2022 Let's get behind our local businesses and help support them! Great Bites this week is featuring Justice Speciality Cafe in Dandenong. They offer a wide variety of Melbourne's finest coffee, cold drinks, homemade gourmet breakfast, lunch and desserts. Open for breakfast and lunch for take away and UberEats delivery.... Find out who else is open for business here: www.greaterdandenong.com/greatbitesopenforbusiness #golocalfirst

08.01.2022 Today is ‘It’s My Party Day’! Celebrate by popping on a party hat and joining Emma from the libraries for a special virtual storytime For more storytimes, baby bounce sessions, and online children’s activities, visit, https://greaterdandenong.com///library-children-s-programs

08.01.2022 We are excited to announce these great activities coming up in this weeks program for Childrens Fest. Today and Wednesday join the The Dreaming Spaces 2 Week Circus School. Learn how to make juggling balls and juggle with up to 4 balls in Lesson 1 and to make spinning poi and create beautiful patterns in Lesson 2. There are separate times for different ages. Find out more and book in here https://greaterdandenong.com//the-dreaming-space-s-t/27747... On Wednesday Blacksnake Productions present Native Mixed Wildlife Zoom Workshop featuring dingo pups, crocodiles, a barn owl, pythons and lizards. This workshop is for 5-12 year olds. Join in at 3pm on Wednesday here https://greaterdandenong.com//native-wildlife-zoom-w/27745 And dont forget to join the Festival Facebook Event at https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044 to keep up to date with all the latest offerings.

08.01.2022 Did you know City of Greater Dandenong has an Instagram account? Our account celebrates all of the great things about living, working and playing in Greater Dandenong. Join us: instagram.com/cityofgreaterdandenong/

08.01.2022 Now that we are spending more time online, we need to be aware of online scams more than ever. Bookings are now open for our upcoming Virtual Scams: What to look out for free online workshop. This workshop will help you become more scam savvy and increase your confidence in participating in the online world. More information can be found here https://greaterdandenong.com//scams-stay-scam-safe-p/31723

08.01.2022 Have you ever watched story-time on TV and thought I can do that! Record your own story-time session, share it with us and we will share the best entries with the world. Storytime Quest is open to primary school students living or studying in Greater Dandenong. We will share the best entries online during Childrens Week (24 Oct 1 Nov). For all details on how to submit your entry visit https://greaterdandenong.com//children-s-festival-competit And dont forget to join the Festival Facebook event to keep up to date with all the latest offerings https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044/.

08.01.2022 Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death for young children, and in Victoria, most fatal drownings of young children occur in home swimming pools. Pool safety barriers help save lives. That’s why new laws require owners to register their pools and spas with Council by 1 November 2020. Owners will also need to organise an inspection of their safety barrier (by a registered practitioner) and lodge a compliance certificate by the council nominated date. Lodgement o...f a compliance certificate will be required every four years. For more information visit https://greaterdandenong.com/document/1553/swimming-pools #SafePoolsAreGreatPools

07.01.2022 Our next Council Meeting is tonight at 7pm. Meetings are now being held remotely, with all participants phoning in via video conferencing. This will help keep everyone safe. You can watch the meeting via our live webcast service here greaterdandenong.com/cgdmeetinglive For more information visit greaterdandenong.com/councilmeetings

07.01.2022 Council elections are scheduled for Saturday 24 October and Greater Dandenong City Council is in caretaker period from 12pm, Tuesday 22 September until 6pm, Saturday 24 October. The Local Government Act 2020 and Chapter 6 of Councils Governance Rules state that resources cannot be used in a manner that may influence voting in an election or provide any advantage or disadvantage to any candidate. Council will not publish any material deemed to be electoral matter on any of i...ts media platforms and will monitor its media platforms regularly during caretaker period. Any material deemed to be electoral matter will be removed immediately. We also need to restrict the ability to comment on our posts. You can still contact us via messenger, email or phone. https://greaterdandenong.com/contactus You can find out more at https://greaterdandenong.com/councilelections.

06.01.2022 Meet Annalise and Nakiya, two friends from playgroup. As part of #NAIDOC2020 their families have shared what NAIDOC means to them. Nakiya is a proud Yorta Yorta, Latji Latji and Mauritian girl. For Nakiya and her family NAIDOC is about celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with the wider community, and is a time to teach other kids about their culture. Kayla Goder, Nakiya’s mother, explains that schools’ cultural plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...Islander children are important for each child’s connection to culture and wider reconciliation. Annalise is a proud Narungga, Wemba Wemba and Yorta Yorta girl. Her family are local and deeply connected to their culture and community and have a long tradition of participating in the NAIDOC march. The march signifies their commitment to strong culture, strong families and strong identity. NAIDOC is a time for all to come together to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC events, including the march, will be held virtually this year. For more information visit vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020

06.01.2022 We have a Council meeting scheduled tonight at 7pm. Council meetings are held twice each month and the public are welcome to submit questions, attend a meeting or view online. If you'd like to view an agenda visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/council-meetings... To watch the meeting live from our website tonight visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/meetings-live

06.01.2022 Have you found any of the mystery locations yet? Santa mentioned this was a place for people to do lots of cool tricks and flips I spot someone in the background doing exactly that! Visit the location for the QR code and join in on the fun here: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/carols

06.01.2022 Food waste will be accepted in the garden waste bin as of 5 April 2021. To assist residents with sorting their food waste, Council is providing a limited number of free kitchen caddies only for households who currently have a garden waste service. Get in quickly to register your interest in this program. To request your kitchen caddy go to greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/food-waste and complete the online registration form.

06.01.2022 Lets get behind our local businesses and help support them! Great Bites this week is featuring Justice Speciality Cafe in Dandenong. They offer a wide variety of Melbournes finest coffee, cold drinks, homemade gourmet breakfast, lunch and desserts. Open for breakfast and lunch for take away and UberEats delivery.... Find out who else is open for business here: www.greaterdandenong.com/greatbitesopenforbusiness #golocalfirst

05.01.2022 Today is the seventh day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Family violence doesn’t always begin with physical acts. Jokes, sexist banter and disrespectful language can often be early signs of a violent relationship. In this video from the 2017 Greater Dandenong Walk Against Family Violence guest speaker Cathie Oddie shares her story about how the violence escalated. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence you can seek help. For confidential, 24 hour support phone Safe Steps on 1800 015 188, or 1800 RESPECT (737 732).

05.01.2022 Did you know that reading reduces stress by 68%? It works faster than listening to music, going for a walk, or enjoying a cup of tea. Take an hour out of your day today to disconnect from social media and reconnect with the wonderful world of reading. Check out an eBook or Audiobook from the comfort of your home with your Greater Dandenong Libraries membership,... https://cgdl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/cgdl/ See more

05.01.2022 Today is day six of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The City of Greater Dandenong is proudly the most culturally diverse community in Australia. But the diversity doesn’t stop there. We have residents from all walks of life and we proudly welcome them all. Respect is accepting and celebrating our differences. When we look past the differences we can always find some similarities and ways to connect. To find out more about the 16 Days campaign or to read more about how a lack of respect can lead to family violence visit respectvictoria.vic.gov.au

05.01.2022 The Greater Dandenong Carols are back for our 73rd year. This year has been very different to others but we will still be providing some Christmas cheer to you virtually. Don’t miss our guess star host Denis Walter, special guest, Rhonda Burchmore and so many other incredible performances. Not to mention amazing workshops, activities and a competition coming up with your chance to win a Christmas hamper... Find out more and see the full program here greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/carols

05.01.2022 With the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Libraries are pleased to announce that Family Fun Bundles and Home Delivery are back. The returns chutes at Dandenong and Springvale Libraries are also open, but theres no hurry to return, as all checked out items have been extended and the Libraries no longer charge overdue fines. Find out what Council services have reopened here https://greaterdandenong.com//some-council-facilities-reop

05.01.2022 Did you know that by using your garden waste bin correctly you could enjoy the best quality food? What you put into your green lid kerbside garden waste bin is super important to our farmers but what you leave out is even more important. By making sure only the right items are placed into your garden waste bin you will be helping to create a high-quality compost which is sent to gardens and farms across Victoria. See how getting garden waste right is helping farmers like Mitch from H. V. McNab & Sons. Find out more about Councils garden waste kerbside collection here https://greaterdandenong.com//household-garden-waste-colle

04.01.2022 Have your say on the future of Greater Dandenong. Our community has set a vision for Greater Dandenong to be a safe and vibrant city of opportunity for all to visit, work, live and play. As Council prepares to develop its next Council Plan 2021-25 we want you to tell us what we should prioritise to meet your needs over the next four years. For the first time the Council Plan will incorporate the Community Health and Wellbeing Plan. ... There are many ways to have your say, including our online ideas wall, where you can read other people’s ideas, show your support for them and share your own ideas. To have your say visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/plan2025

04.01.2022 Council recently unveiled a plaque at Dandenong Souths Keshava Park, recognising this reserve and its part in the history of our city. This short video explains why.

04.01.2022 Managing the Coronacoaster on Tuesday 15 September is a free webinar by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, providing families with practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning. For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster- If you need Homework Help, or just someone to talk to, contact Greater Dandenong Libraries. Telephone 1300 630 920, or complete our online form https://cgdl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/cli/en_AU/cgdl/

04.01.2022 Greater Dandenong Libraries’ RBdigital ebook and audiobook content has now moved to the Libby App by OverDrive. For further information and support in accessing the library’s digital collections contact us on 1300 630 920 during Library opening hours. Access Libraries’ online resources here, https://cgdl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/cgdl/

03.01.2022 Greater Dandenong Council has joined with 12 other east and south east Melbourne councils to campaign for more social housing and better support systems for homeless people. Read more about our campaign here https://greaterdandenong.com//a-unified-voice-to-tackle-ho

03.01.2022 Dont forget coming up Sunday 27 September is the BIG DAY INs Massive All Day Pyjama Party. Running from 11am-2pm, this event will feature non-stop great performances and shout outs. To book visit https://greaterdandenong.com/bigdayin And dont forget to join the Festival Facebook Event at https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044 to keep up to date with all the latest offerings.

02.01.2022 The Greater Dandenong Childrens Festival starts this Saturday! Check out all our exciting workshops and activities https://greaterdandenong.com//children-s-festival-workshop Check out our pre-filmed workshops on https://greaterdandenong.com//children-s-festival-kids-tv-... Make your own tiny shadow self with Polyglot Theatres Explore My Shadow Self. This easy-to-do, make-at-home workshop offers hours of imaginative fun for children (and adults!). Ages: 5-12 This will be released at 2.30pm on 19 September Fuzztoon Studios Cartooning Workshop Ages: 8-12 This will be released at 9am on 20 September And dont forget to join the Facebook event to keep up to date with all the latest offerings https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044/

02.01.2022 The Drum Theatre will be lit in the colours of the Mauritian flag (red, blue, yellow and green) from 14 to 20 September to mark the ecological disaster from the... grounding of MV Wakashio on 25 July on the reef of Pointe DEsny on the East coast of Mauritius. This led to a disastrous oil spill (at least 1,000 tonnes of oil and diesel) into one of the islands most protected areas containing endangered species known only to that area. Images and information of the news event show the extent of the disaster and the local efforts. There are approximately 1,350 residents from Mauritus in the City of Greater Dandenong and number of Mauritian Community groups are based in the City of Greater Dandenong. @Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Victoria Inc. #TheDrumTheatre #buildingillumination

02.01.2022 Did you hear from poet and entertainer Cameron Semmens at any of our writing workshops during August? In our third writing prompt, Cameron prompts you to Write your own six-word memoir! Legend has it that Earnest Hemmingway was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His answer: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.... For more details and inspiration for this prompt, as well as our past writing prompts, visit, https://greaterdandenong.com//writing-prompt-six-wor/31719

01.01.2022 The Greater Dandenong Childrens Festival is just days away and we are very excited to announce that this years Festival will be entirely online. Join the Festival Facebook Event at https://www.facebook.com/events/633116127640044/ to keep up to date on all the fantastic activities happening. There is something for everyone including dance classes, writing workshops, exciting native wild-life displays, fun science demonstrations, circus workshops, magic shows and arts & crafts activities. All events are free but most require you to register to receive your link via email. Some have limited numbers. Go to https://greaterdandenong.com/childrensfestival to see whats on and to book.

01.01.2022 Council knows public toilets are vital community assets that contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents, workers and visitors to Greater Dandenong. Often unacknowledged, public toilets support the accessibility of public places and spaces. As such we have created the Public Toilet Strategy 2020-2030, to help guide a strategic direction for the locations and design of public toilets within our city over the next 10 years. We invite our community to have their say on this document. An online survey is open until Monday 21 December. To view the Strategy and to have your say visit https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//have-your-say-pub

01.01.2022 Council is seeking community feedback on the naming of pavilions at two local reserves. The first is a new pavilion being built at Ross Reserve in Noble Park, for which Council has proposed the name Ross Reserve Sports Pavilion. The second is the pavilion at Thomas Carroll Reserve in Dandenong, which is being redeveloped. Council is inviting the community to suggest names for this pavilion.... To have your say on either of these names email [email protected] before 5pm on Thursday 17 September. For more information visit https://greaterdandenong.com/

01.01.2022 Greater Dandenong Libraries invites you all to draw on your inner creative self and reflect on the positives by putting pen to paper. Our fourth writing prompt is Kindness. What does kindness mean to you? How have you been affected by an act of kindness, or affected it upon others? Send us your writing for the chance to be featured. Just send an email to [email protected] with your writing piece attached.... Check out past prompts here, https://greaterdandenong.com//writing-prompt-kindness/31589