Inside MorelandSpring 2019

In this Issue:

Celebrating 100 years of Maternal and Child Health Services in Moreland

Top tips for food scraps

Summer pool safety

A very Moreland Christmas

Hello and welcome to the spring edition of Inside Moreland.

As the weather warms up, plenty of families will be eager to start using their home swimming pools again. Turn to page 6 to learn about new pool legislation and how to stay safe around the water.

Council’s food and garden organics collection service is working well. Many residents are now adding food scraps to their green bins for Council to collect and have turned into compost. Read our top tips for food scraps on page 3.

Our Maternal and Child Health service has turned 100! Our caring nurses have helped thousands of families across Moreland over the years, including my own. Read about the history of the service in Moreland on page 4.

And finally, thank you to all in the community who help bring Council’s visions to life.

We are only able to deliver the lofty goals of our council plan with an active, committed community, and for your help, I am truly thankful.

Cr Natalie Abboud Mayor

In this edition3 Top tips for food scraps

4 Celebrating 100 years of MCH services in Moreland

5 An update on Moreland trees

6 A very Moreland Christmas

7 Around your ward in spring

8 Coburg night market

8 Your local library – what’s on

Published by Moreland City Council, October 2019.

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Welcome to Inside MorelandA message from your Mayor

Cover Image: Maternal Child Health Centre client Anna, her baby Finn and maternal child health nurse Carla. Pascoe Vale Community Centre.

Preliminary construction works for the State Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project have started for the Bell Street to Moreland Road level crossings.

There will be some disruptions in the area which may affect travel times so make sure to plan ahead.

For more information, go to levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/disruptions or call the LXRP hot line, 1800 105 105, open 24 hours, 7 days.

Disruptions for Level Crossing Removals

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Food and garden organics collectionOur food and garden organics collection service (formerly green waste service) now accepts food waste.

If you have an organics bin you can now place food scraps in this bin along with your garden waste.

Top tips for using your organics bin

• Place food scraps, including meat, dairy, citrus, seafood and bones, in your food and garden organics bin – it will be turned into compost!

• Wrap food waste in paper towel or newspaper, or put it straight into your kitchen caddy or food and garden

organics bin – don’t use compostable liners or plastic bags of any kind.

• Reduce smell by storing your meat and seafood scraps in the fridge or freezer until bin night, then place in your organics bin.

• Use a bench-top kitchen caddy or reuse a container from home to make it easy to collect your food waste before placing in your organics bin.

Join others in putting your food waste to good use – find out how to order a food and garden organics bin at no additional cost by calling Council on 9420 1111 or by visiting moreland.vic.gov.au

Free animal services in Moreland We are offering free cat desexing, immunisation, microchipping and first-year registration for cats in Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park, Fawkner.

Do the right thing by your community and your pet – desexing helps to reduce the number of stray cats and the spread of harmful cat diseases.

It’s easy, convenient and FREE!

One of Council’s officers will pick up your cat from your house, take it to the Cat Protection Society and return your beloved pet by the end of the day.

Limited places available, so get in quick.

Call us on 9240 1111 to make a booking.

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For the past century Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses have been there for Moreland families.

This year we recognise and commemorate a century of service delivery from our MCH nurses with a great big thank you, and opportunities to reflect, celebrate and share stories.

Victorian Maternal and Child Health Nurses are all registered nurses, registered midwives and all have a postgraduate qualification in MCH. This is not a requirement across Australia so Victoria is leading the way.

Maternal and Child Health Services are offered to all new families who give birth in Victoria. No matter who you are or whatever your circumstances, the MCH service is there for your new family.

Nurses offer expert advice on all aspects of parenting — from development and growth to breastfeeding and sleeping — and have earned a special place in the hearts of generations of families, from those in Glenroy to Gowanbrae, Brunswick to Fawkner.

“My nurse Amy has been a real support for me,’ Pascoe Vale resident Karen says. ‘Especially with my second son, the whole process wasn’t as easy as the first time around.”

Karen has lived in Moreland for nine years and her husband himself went through Moreland MCH services when he was a baby. They have two sons, four-year-old Max and eight-month-old Billy.

The MCH service has linked Karen with other services too. “My nurse here at Pascoe Vale recently referred me to a lactation consultant – a Council-provided service I didn’t know about,” Karen says. “It’s been so helpful.”

“I’ve also made really strong friendships through the MCH new parents group,” Karen continues. “It’s great to be able to throw things off each other when we’re having a bad day. Just to share a coffee, maybe two.”

Karen’s nurse, Amy, has been a Maternal and Child Health Nurse for eight years.

“Our role as Maternal and Child Nurses involves a lot more than weighing babies,” Amy laughs.

“We complete growth and development checks for babies – from birth up to four years. It’s our job to help you with breastfeeding, immunisation, nutrition and lots more.

We really work on building relationships in the community and making sure parents and babies are healthy.”

Based in the new Pascoe Vale Community Centre, Amy says that having the hub of services in a modern and bright building has been a big win for local families.

“Connecting families with other support services is also crucial and we assist new parents and carers to make social connections through our groups.”

The centenary celebrations will be taking place at Coburg Town Hall on Friday 15 November from 2.30 to 4.30pm.

“It’s pretty exciting that Moreland is celebrating 100 years of MCH this year,” Amy adds. “It really shows how important the service is to the community, that it’s thrived for this long.”

To find out more about Moreland’s Maternal and Child Health Service visit moreland.vic.gov.au or phone 9240 1111.

Celebrating 100 years

MCH client and Pascoe Vale resident Karen with her two sons, Billy and Max.

Pascoe Vale Community Centre Maternal and Child Health nurse, Amy Jenkins

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We’re committed to making sure that our communities and neighbourhoods are sustainable places that promote health and wellbeing, and trees play a big part in this vision.

Here’s a snapshot of the action we’re taking when it comes to increasing and protecting trees in Moreland.

Helping you find the right tree for your property To try and make it as easy as possible for you to find the most suitable tree species for your property, we’ve developed an online tree finder tool.

Simply key in details such as the size of the available space, and you’ll be provided with a list of tree species that will work.

View our tree finder tool online at moreland.vic.gov.au/tree-canopy

39 new trees – Cumming Street, BrunswickHave you driven down Cumming Street in Brunswick recently?

You might have noticed that we’ve recently made some upgrades to the streetscape.

We’ve planted 39 (yes, 39!) new canopy trees as part of recent road reconstructions.

This wide street has powerlines on both sides of the street, which limits space for trees, so the middle of the road was a perfect place for some new canopy to provide summer cooling and habitat for local wildlife.

We’re hoping to incorporate more of these designs in our streets in the future.

WEED MANAGEMENT UPDATEWe’ll be expanding our use of chemical-free and more sustainable alternatives for weed management over the safe levels of glyphosate we have been using in-line with State Government guidelines historically. Having undertaken trials of environmentally sustainable alternatives, we understand a transition is not easy, but have committed to phasing out our use of glyphosate (more commonly known as Roundup) across Moreland by August 2021.

For more information see moreland.vic.gov.au or call 9240 1111

Did you know that in 2016 Moreland’s tree canopy coverage was 14% and declining?

Moreland Planning Officers and our Open Space Arborist recently supervised works and completion of a Brunswick West residential development, making sure this giant Kurrajong tree was saved.

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The State Government is introducing new pool and spa regulations (expected from 1 December 2019), requiring all owners to register their pools and spas.

This aims to prevent young children drowning in private swimming pools – the greatest cause of accidental death for kids under five in Australia.

Pool owners will need to register that they have a pool or spa, and then lodge certificates of pool fencing compliance with Council at a future date.

New penalties will apply for both failing to register a pool and failing to submit a pool fence-inspection report.

We will work with the Victorian Building Authority to assist residents with information on how to comply with these important new safety requirements.

Keep an eye out too: we’ll be sharing more information once details on the

changes are finalised by the State Government.

More information on this and householder obligations (including important information on maintenance) can be found at vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools

Questions? Give Council’s Building Services Unit a ring on 9240 1111.

A very Moreland Christmas

Pool safety – new regulations comingAll swimming pools and spas across Moreland – indoor, outdoor, in-ground or above-ground – must have compliant safety fencing and gates. This also includes inflatable pools deeper than 30cm.

Coburg Town Hall – 90 Bell Street, Coburg

Morelanders can look forward to a bright and shiny Christmas at Moreland’s three major activity centres: Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy.

Council’s Christmas decorations will receive a makeover this festive season as part of Council’s five-year ‘Christmas and other Celebrations Program’.

Council has accelerated the purchase of Christmas decorations in 2019-20, which will see more new festive decorations added to existing stock, with a focus on improving decorations in Glenroy. The five-year program will continue through to 2021-22.

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North-East WardCoburg | Coburg North | Fawkner

North-West WardGlenroy | Gowanbrae | Hadfield | Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | Pascoe Vale South

South WardBrunswick | Brunswick East | Brunswick West

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New public toilets are being installed in the Russell Street car park at the rear of 450 Sydney Road. The refurbishment will provide new accessible facilities for the community.

Anderson Park play space renewal Construction will begin in November following community consultation during October. The playground upgrade is set to be finished by the end of the year and will provide safe and exciting play equipment.

Raeburn Reserve park renewal will start in October and is planned to be completed by the end of 2019. The park renewal will include new play and fitness elements in response to community consultations held during September.

Bonwick Street, Fawkner streetscape improvements are scheduled to be completed by November. The $2.2 million works include increased parking, new trees and greenery, new public seating and pedestrian-friendly spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Wheatsheaf Community Hub Appointment of successful contractor will be underway in last quarter. The hub will become the new home of the Glenroy Library, kinder and will include maternal and child health, neighbourhood learning and childcare services.

The new community garden development on Gowanbrae Drive continues, bringing the total number of community gardens in Moreland to 21. The garden is a place where the community can meet, share, connect and learn about food and gardening together.

Belair Avenue Park Renewal Consultation on a draft concept plan for the new park will take place during November and a community event will be held. Keep your eye out, details to come.

Park Close to Home 55 Tinning Street, West and Breese Street demolition will commence in October and is expected to be complete by December 2019.

The official launch of the Brunswick Mechanics Institute will take place on Thursday 14 November following the $1.27 million makeover of Brunswick Mechanics Forecourt and Brunswick Town Hall Forecourt. The forecourts will serve as an improved civic space for activities, performances and events.

Hudson Reserve play space renewal project will begin in October following community consultation during September. The playground upgrade is set to be complete by the end of the year – offering improved open space for all to enjoy.

Cr Natalie Abboud Mayor nabboud@moreland.org.au 0499 807 166

Cr Sue Bolton sbolton@moreland.org.au 0417 583 664

Cr Annalivia Carli Hannan acarlihannan@moreland.org.au 0499 807 095

Cr Ali Irfanli airfanli@moreland.org.au 0477 363 623

Cr Helen Davidson hdavidson@moreland.org.au 0403 709 948

Cr John Kavanagh jkavanagh@moreland.org.au 0427 550 935

Cr Dale Martin dmartin@moreland.org.au 0499 807 075

Cr Oscar Yildiz JP oyildiz@moreland.org.au 0413 850 357

Cr Jess Dorney jdorney@moreland.org.au 0419 560 055

Cr Mark Riley Deputy Mayor mriley@moreland.org.au 0499 807 044

Cr Lambros Tapinos ltapinos@moreland.org.au 0433 419 07

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Inside MorelandSpring 2019

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Your local library – what’s on

Islamic storytime – The Rainbow Hijab 11.30 am, Thursday 14 November

Fawkner LibraryJoin us for a special storytime presented by Amran Abdi, author of The Rainbow Hijab. In partnership with the Islamic Museum of Australia.

Registrations essential. Phone 9355 4200.

Edible native plants for small gardens 7 pm, Monday 18 November

Coburg LibraryFind out what native plants you can grow and how to use them. Choose the right plants for your space, such as lemon myrtle or desert lime.

Registrations essential. Phone 9353 4000.

Moreland household waste management 6 – 7.30 pm, Tuesday 3 December

Coburg LibraryJoin a panel of experts to talk household waste and recycling, ask questions and learn what’s happening in your local area.

Registrations essential. Phone 9353 4000.

If you would like to join our mailing list to receive the Read More brochures (filled with many more FREE library events) please email readmore@moreland.vic.gov.au or speak to a friendly library staff member. Phone 9389 8600 to find out more.