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Life After
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Salvos’ Centenary
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Cover Photo
An array of colourful
mosaics decorate
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Neighbourhood house,
Ashwood.
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Headstones in the headlines
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Life after Black Saturday
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Puggle the Orphaned echidna
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Stocks family pioneer plaque
INfOrmATION fOr AdverTIsers
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Study trip to China
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A Palliative care drama
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Camberwell Salvos
celebrate centenary
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Farmers arrive in Ashwood
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Hello from the editor
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winter is here so make a cuppa, sit by the fire and enjoy the
variety of stories we have in this issue.
Natalie takes us on an armchair tour through Burwood
cemetery, Penny tells us about the recovery from Black
saturday and we also learn about local authors and activities
and much, much more. don’t let winter get you down.
Our many local Neighbourhood houses offer great indoor
activities to keep the mind and body active over the cooler
months including social functions such as community
lunches to warm the soul. details can be found in
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Preserving history is a
Full honours: The gravestone of Major General
Harold Edward “Pompey” Elliott.
M
ajor General Harold Edward “Pompey”
Elliott continues to command attention in
death just as he did in life. An imposing
headstone, complete with military regalia, marks his
burial site at Burwood Cemetery. It is a itting tribute to
the outspoken World War I veteran, lawyer and politician
who was known as a leader of men.
Far from the shores of Gallipoli, the Major General’s
afterlife watch at the 152-year-old cemetery now includes
the oldest recorded Australian, the creator of the iconic
Violet Crumble chocolate bar, the founding father of New
Zealand Rugby Football Union, a talented hairdressercum-artist and a host of Burwood pioneers.
housands of those early settlers followed Major
Pompey’s funeral cortege or lined the parade route to the
cemetery from his home in Camberwell in 1931. Full
military honours saw Pompey’s casket drawn on a gun
carriage pulled by horses resplendent with black plumes as
a band announced the escort party making the six-and-ahalf kilometre march. Reports in the journals of records at
that time detail a moving service.
Not so grand, but certainly as devoted, is the journey
that longtime Burwood resident Valma Fell has been
making to the cemetery for the past 75 years. With 46
relatives among the picturesque headstones, it is a lifetime
labour of love that has seen Valma become the unoicial
recorder of Burwood Cemetery’s history.
Valma, 81, has plenty of experience in documenting
history. She was a volunteer supervisor of projects for
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he Genealogical Society of Victoria during the 1980s.
Certainly her indexing skills are second-to-none.
Combine this with an astounding recall for local history
and a passion for family, and you’ve got the perfect
amateur historian.
Valma and her husband of 59 years, Frank, 81, are
the core of the Burwood History Group. he couple has
almost single-handedly recorded the countless stories
of those now residing at the cemetery in their quest to
preserve history. heir method is painstaking yet simple:
they choose a headstone, transcribe its entire inscription
and then use microiche Victorian registry records and
their own local knowledge to document – all in long hand
– the story of past lives.
“hen we can work out what they did in Burwood,”
said Valma. “hey could of been farmers or orchardists …
and you ind so many families had intermarried. When we
were growing up, Mum always said ‘Never say a bad word
about anybody because they are all related’!
“I’ve always had an interest in family and in history,”
said Valma, who was born in her family’s Donald Rd
home on land housing 300 chooks and a couple of cows
when there were only ive houses on the street, four on
nearby Wallace Rd and three on Loudon Rd.
Valma remembers helping her grandad herd cows from
a paddock at the back of Donald Rd where the former
Burwood Boys Home was later built, to rented land near
Gardiners Creek where the former drive-in theatre was
created. his was done on her way to school – Burwood
School – the same school Valma’s grandmother and her
grandmother’s brothers and sister had attended in the
1870s. Valma still has books that the family won as prizes
during their school days.
“My irst relatives were buried in Burwood Cemetery
in 1888,” Valma said. “And my grandmother’s brother,
Joseph Hunt, was a trustee. I have two sets of great
grandparents down there (Hunt and Deering).”
It was Valma’s grandparents who used to travel from
their farm in Hartwell to pick her up in a horse and buggy
each week on their way to Burwood Cemetery.
“In those days your buggy had a space in the back for a
Labour of love: Valma Fell’s meticulous
research and documenting is ensuring the
stories of Burwood Cemetery’s occupants
are not forgotten.
grave responsibility
basket that would be full of lowers,” Valma recalled. “And
if Grandma and Grandad didn’t have enough we had a
lorist, Bert Dunn, who grew them in the plots of land in
our street and he would make sure we had enough.
“I would be given jam jars and go over to the tap, wash
the bottles out and then bring them back with fresh water
to put the lowers in.”
It may very well have been the same jam jars once
used to sell the fruit creations coming from the Burwood
orchards of Abel Hoadley. he pioneering orchardist
opened his irst jam factory in 1889. By late 1901 there
were four preserving factories and a large confectionery
works in South Melbourne and Hoadley had extended his
products to include vinegar, cocoa and chocolate.
In 1913 Hoadley’s Chocolates Ltd was formed and
that same year he produced his irst chocolate assortment,
packing them in a purple box decorated with violets in
tribute to his wife’s favourite colour and favourite lower.
Within the assortment was a piece of honeycomb that
became so popular that Hoadley decided to dip it in
chocolate to keep it dry and crunchy and, thus, the irst
Violet Crumble bar was made.
Sweet memories: a
towering tribute to Abel
Hoadley, the creator
of the Violet Crumble
chocolate bar.
Founding father:
A itting memorial
now marks the
inal resting
place of
Ernest Denis
Hoben.
in 2001 and contacted the Victorian Rugby Union. hey
in turn contacted the New Zealand Rugby Union which
contributed $10,000 for a itting memorial at
Burwood Cemetery.
But it is a relatively simple headstone that marks the inal
resting place of Australia’s oldest recorded citizen. Christina
Cock died in May 2002, aged 114 years. She lived a simple
life and wanted a simple send of. Frank Fell was “privileged”
to be the single witness to her burial at Burwood.
Mrs Cock will be included in Valma’s tours of Burwood
Cemetery as part of this year’s annual Whitehorse
Heritage Week in September. Meantime, Valma will
continue her labour of love from her Gillard St home,
with Frank providing photos to accompany the research.
Eventually they intend to give their work to Box Hill
Historical Society.
Oh, and the talented hairdresser-cum-artist? hat
was my great grandfather – Maynard William John
Filmer. He was a well-known Swan Hill man who owned
Filmer’s Hairdressers, played various instruments in the
Swan Hill City Band and was also a self-taught painter.
His sign-writing work was in high demand for some
50 years with much of the Victorian township bearing
his artistic mark, including the historic 1912 banner
commissioned by the Australian Natives Association still
on display at the Pioneer Settlement. Demand for his
work eventually saw him move to Surrey Hills in 1934.
He died seven years later and was given his inal resting
place in Burwood Cemetery.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW DIGS
Hoadley was buried in Burwood Cemetery in 1918 –
the same year Ernest Denis Hoben was interred. However,
it would be another 80 years until Hoben’s New Zealand
relatives discovered his inal resting place.
Hoben – the founding father of New Zealand Rugby
Football Union – had left his homeland and his ive
children after the death of his wife in 1895. He had
headed for Sydney but later moved to Melbourne where
he died from diabetes and
was buried in a simple grave marked Hoben. After much
searching, Hoben’s great grandchildren located the site
More than 240 burial sites will become available
at Burwood Cemetery when road works at the
historic site are completed in the next few months.
New lawn gardens created along a narrowed oneway road through the cemetery will provide room
for the burial plots, along with about 120 memorial
sites for ashes. he works will also create parking
for 35 cars.
A spokesman for Lilydale Cemeteries Trust said
the $250,000 works had already generated a lot of
attention with about 60 people registering their
interest in securing a plot.
While a modern memorial wall at the 152-year-old
cemetery has provided space for cremated remains,
it has been closed to burials since 1984.
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Did you know: It has always been our preference to use local Victorian suppliers including lamb
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In coming months, we will also introduce game, including Kangaroo, Duck, Quail and Venison.
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One Year On – Life after the Black Saturday Fires
many of our regular readers will remember Penny
Alberts’ personal account of Black saturday from
our winter 2009 issue. Penny now tells us how the
community is faring one year on...
O
ur beautiful view is inally returning. After many
months of looking at a scarred blackened landscape
from our lounge room and kitchen windows,
we can see deinite signs of recovery in the bush. Sadly,
hundreds of trees are dead and parts of the Kinglake West
Range beyond still resemble a comb. he beautiful native
black cockatoos have departed for greener pastures and
there is an unusual silence which permeates our lives.
Still recovering: St Andrews, March 2010.
It has been a long hard year for many people in the St
Andrews and Strathewan area. First there was the terrible
afternoon and night when so many properties came under
threat and some of our community lost their lives. hen
there was the trauma of the following three weeks of
constant threat from the Kilmore East complex ire on our
doorstep before it could be extinguished properly by the
March rains. So many times in that three weeks we would
receive a call from our street telephone ireguard letting
us know of a new outbreak and asking us to pass on the
news. We were luckier than most, we had another place
to live. We packed up our precious items and moved out.
Several of our neighbours were seriously traumatized and
are still coming to terms with their experience. he small
children in the area are still asking diicult questions.
Out of all this came the most amazing camaraderie.
he local tennis club organised functions to raise funds,
committees were set up to help those who had sufered
loss and the tiny community of St Andrews put on
a special function to thank their brave CFA for their
wonderful work. Neighbours came together to reach out
to each other and share stories. We were all afected in
some way or another and it helped to know that we were
not alone grappling with our feelings.
In April 2009 we had the team from the Royal
Commission visit. Initially, they interviewed those in
the community who had lost people and property. Later,
they interviewed residents who had not lost property but
who had nevertheless been afected by the ires and who
were invited to give their views regarding the future safety
of the area to the Commission. We attended the latter
session. he ‘Stay or Go’ ire policy was given a beating.
As the year moved on, things began to take on
more normality. he St Andrews Saturday market recommenced, the emergency assistance centre was inally
able to wrap up after a few months, the cyclists returned
and burnt out houses began to be reconstructed. Some
people chose to move away. Families re-visited their
ire plans and street ireguard groups held all important
meetings. he people nevertheless, still felt nervous. he
media was telling Victorians that we were in for another
bad ire season. We knew it too – there had been
very little rain during the winter months. he
constant reminder was there in our views.
In October we received some much awaited news
from the State Government. hose who wished
could clear trees and bushes from around their
homes to a distance of 10 metres without a council
permit. his news was received by the community
with mixed emotions. We galvanised into action
and worked tirelessly to make our property safer
but we now had a new ire plan. Our plan was not
to be in the locality on a bad day, the area was just
too hazardous.
hankfully, this summer we have only had to
action our plan on a couple of days. We know our
neighbours are thankful too. he recent welcome rains
have helped put life back into the bush. We look forward
to the time when our views will not constantly remind
us of that terrible ire and its aftermath. We also look
forward to the time when the bush sounds return and the
black cockatoos settle back into our trees.
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Local Writer returns home with Puggle
recently returned from the uK, Catriona Hoy
has published her latest children’s book, Puggle,
the story of an orphaned echidna.
By Penny Alberts
E
chidnas are a common sight in the bush areas
surrounding outer Melbourne. they are often
seen wandering along the side of bush tracks
snufling around looking for their next feed. When
approached by a passing vehicle or pedestrian, they
generally head back into the bush or turn themselves
into a spiky ball, but sometimes other things happen….
Catriona Hoy, a local writer who has recently
returned to Australia after two-and-a-half years
teaching and traveling overseas, has just launched
her new children’s book, Puggle, with illustrations
by Andrew Plant. the book, which was launched
by wildlife Victoria, is the story of a baby echidna
orphaned as a result of his mother being hit by a car.
He eventually returns to the wild with the help of
animal carers.
Puggle is based on a true story, inspired by a visit to
a native animal welfare shelter in costal new South
wales. Catriona says, “i wrote Puggle’s story because
he was just so adorable and vulnerable. whilst i’d
seen other young native wildlife before, i’d never
actually seen a baby echidna. in fact to me, he looked
like a defrosted chicken illet with a nose! I was really
privileged to have that experience and i was impressed
by the dedication of the wildlife volunteer rescuers.
i found the whole process of researching the book
fascinating, as echidnas are really interesting animals.
For example, when the females are ready to mate, they
emit a smell and all the male echidnas around follow
her, nose to tail, until only one is left. it’s called an
echidna train”
Catriona has also included interesting details about
the lifecycle and habits of echidnas which are woven
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through the story. Facts about echidnas are included
on the endpapers.there are some delightful pictures
of the baby echidna who inspired the story on
Catriona’s website www.catrionahoy.com.au.there are
also educational notes for teachers. Catriona has just
completed a blog tour, where she visited the blogs of
other Australian children’s authors to discuss Puggle
and her writing in general. it’s a way of touring that’s
greenhouse friendly! If you’d like to ind out more, the
tour dates are listed at www.catrionahoy.blogspot.com
Born in dumbarton, Scotland, Catriona emigrated to
Australia when she was seven years old.
Her love of reading and writing poetry began when
she was a child, however she chose a career as a
science teacher. She began to write after she had her
children and currently combines teaching with writing
for children.
Catriona is best known for her book My Grandad
Marches on Anzac Day, which has become an iconic
Australian children’s book and is used in schools
throughout Australia every Anzac day. Her other
books include The Music Tree, Daddies and Mummies
Are Amazing. Catriona also writes regularly for
children’s magazines.
Puggle is available in all major bookstores.
Publisher: working title Press
iSBn: 9781921504013
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They’ll have you in stitches
The Crafts Club offers more than just sewing
– it’s a great chance to have a chat.
T
he Crafts Social Club was created by Cathy
Weaver. She felt that a laid-back social
outlet for craftspeople with similar interests
would be of beneit to the community.
he inancial cost is small to attend; only $2.50
per meeting plus an annual “house” subscription
fee of $7. Tea and cofee is provided by the
Burwood Neighbourhood House. Members of the
social group take turns to provide morning tea.
Members attend the meetings between 10am
and 1pm on designated Wednesdays and are
free to drop in when they can make it, even
only for an hour if that’s what they can manage.
Currently there is a small group of about half a
dozen regular attending members, with others
dropping in when they can.
he group is friendly and enjoy each others’
company as they knit, stitch, crochet or do
other crafts whilst chatting about crafts, of
course, but also recent news – both personal,
what’s in the media and anything really topical
or relevant at the time. Organiser, Cathy
Weaver says,“It has been a joy to get to know
these ladies and I’m sure there are others out
there who read the Burwood Bulletin who
would enjoy a lovely, relaxed get-together with
other crafts people on a regular, or perhaps a
not so regular, basis”.
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The Stocks Family Unveiled
Last issue, MarJo Angelico from the Waverley Historical
Society gave us a brief history of Ashburton pioneers, the
Stocks family. A plaque, acknowledging their contribution,
has now been unveiled.
Formalities began with a little about the family’s
contribution, and the retelling of the events that brought
about the placing of the plaque. hen, Julie DeVercelli
(nee Stocks) unveiled the plaque and also presented
Waverley Historical Society with a framed photograph
of the family from nearly 100 years ago,
which was much appreciated.
hen it was photographs all around,
exchanges of information and viewing the
display, and a lovely morning tea together.
Not all who wished to be there were able
to, and others made a special efort to
attend, which was great. Many thanks to
all who helped make this day special.
Postscript
Sadly, after battling illness for some time,
Graham Stocks passed away in May. Our
thoughts are with the Stocks family at this
time. We are so glad that Graham was able to
join his relatives and friends acknowledging
his family’s contribution to the community.
MarJo Angelico
The extended Stocks family enjoy catching up with each other.
I
t was perfect weather and the atmosphere was
friendly and festive when a crowd of Stocks family
members and Burwood residents joined Waverley
Historical Society for the unveiling of the Stocks plaque
in Morton Rd, Burwood. Many had never met before
- even some of the Stocks family members were “long lost
cousins” to each other - but what drew them together that
sunny Saturday was a desire to commemorate and honour
the descendants of Edward Stocks, and what the family
had done over many generations to build the community.
An apology. We incorrectly told you that the house pictured on
page 5 of the last issue was Graham Stocks’ house on Warrigal
Rd. At the unveiling, Graham informed us that it was his
uncle’s home. His name was Lesley George Stocks also known
as Bob. He was Vic Stocks’ brother.
All the other information was correct.
Susan Webster, who researched some of this story would like
to thank the family of Graham Stocks for the copies of the
two photographs that were printed in the autumn issue of the
Burwood Bulletin.
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Heather blossoms at St Thomas’
By Jeff sargeant
W
hile growing up, Heather Cetrangolo
had no idea she would one day be a
deacon in the Anglican Church.
“I absolutely never thought I’d be ordained
as I was growing up. I was dead against the
idea. No clergy kid wants to follow in their
parents footsteps!”
Instead, she had her eyes set on pursuing
a law career. “I was always involved in social
justice and outreach organisations. I like arguing
and public speaking, so I wanted to get into
advocacy. hen I discovered the kind of work
that I wanted to do wasn’t enough to make a
living out of.”
Heather welcomes newcomers to St Thomas’
After practising in a law irm for a period,
Heather’s attention turned to God. “My heart
While growing up, Heather’s family moved house
was in working for the Church. I’m glad I did it.”
six times, from Footscray to Essendon and Viewbank.
Heather was surrounded by the Anglican Church
Heather’s family even moved as far as Cairns, where she
throughout her childhood – both parents were ministers.
completed her high school education before returning to
“Growing up in the Church was for the most part a huge
Melbourne for university studies.
privilege. I am really grateful that I got to grow up in that
During her teenage years, Heather, like everyone else,
context where God was always at the centre and where
faced pressures. “It was always embarrassing for me to tell
there was a sense of community around me. Some of
friends at school that my father was a minister. It made
the pressure on our family life that I grew up with was
me automatically strange or unusual. As a kid you don’t
diicult,” explains Heather. “I got to see the absolute best
want to be labelled by what your parents do.”
of the Church.”
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H
eather describes her childhood as “a case of breaking
down the stereotypes. It’s funny how people would
automatically assume that my family didn’t watch TV, that
we sit around and read the Bible together, pray every day,
or were strict. None of that was true.”
Now happily married, Heather looks back on those
years…“I remember thinking, ‘I’m never going to have
a boyfriend because no guy is ever going to date a girl
whose dad is a minister’.”
And what did her parents think about her choosing
God over the law? “Of course being parents they are
concerned about some of the pressures that I’ll be under,
and the opportunities that I’ve sacriiced. hey’re just
normal parents with normal concerns.”
In November, Heather will become a priest, a role she
is looking forward to. As a deacon, Heather assists the
Church’s main minister while providing pastoral care and
connecting the congregation with the wider community.
When she becomes a priest, Heather will have the
opportunity to lead a congregation, however, “I don’t plan
to have my own congregation, but to work in a team.”
Heather says her law degree won’t be going to waste.
“Law training has taught me how to interpret a text and
how to communicate that to an audience, which is a big
part of what a minister does. A lot of my ministry skills
were learnt through the law degree.”
Heather curates St homas’ weekly Kids Club, run
in the Church hall every hursday afternoon. Children
from across the community are told stories, participate
in activities and play games. Towards Christmas, the club
prepares for the annual Christmas play, which sees vibrant
personalities shine through, “hey love it! he kids have so
much fun, they’re always really excited to see each other.
hey don’t like to miss Kids Club once they start coming.”
Meeting from 3:30pm to 6:30pm during the school term,
the Kids Club is often attended by up to 17 kids, ranging
from younger year levels through to Year 6. An even number
of boys and girls attend, and every session is supervised by
irst aid attendants and qualiied adult supervisors.
C
hildren are told stories, based on the Bible. he children
are currently learning about, “he Fruits of the Spirit
which are named in Galatians; love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control.”
Heather describes Kids Club as “a place where everyone
is welcome, to make friends, have fun and grow their
character. It’s an opportunity for the kids to be part of a
group that isn’t just about performing or achieving. It’s
just about belonging.”
Tom’s crew have a snack before enjoying the many
activities at Kids Club.
Although run in the church, there is no pressure to join
the congregation. Heather says that everyone is welcome,
“It’s accessible to kids no matter what background they
come from. here’s quite a diversity of kids coming, from
diferent home contexts, cultures and faith or non-faith
backgrounds. Don’t let cost or transport stop you from
coming, we can sort something out.”
Kids club is held every Thursday,3:30pm–6:30pm,
costs – $5 per session.
meet at the church hall at st Thomas’ Anglican
church, 44 station street, Burwood.
for more information, contact
heather on 0416256485.
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Teacher Becomes a Student Again
Alan Hopgood palliative play
embraces people’s stories
T
M
rs Hong Davies, the Chinese teacher at Ashwood
College, participated in the 2010 Endeavour
Language Teacher Fellowships (ELTF) China study
program, an initiative of the Australian Government
funded by the Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations.
Before departure, Mrs Davies received a letter of
congratulation from Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard
commending Mrs Davies on her commitment to language
teaching in our Australian schools, believing that the three
week in-country professional learning experiences Mrs.
Davies would gain through participation in the ELTF
program would be both interesting and rewarding.
he schedule of 2010 ELTF China Trip (30 Dec
2009 – 22 Jan 2010) was tight but exciting. On New
Year’s Eve, the awardees were warmly welcomed by the
Australian Consul-General in Shanghai. he ELTF China
program commenced with a four-day ield trip through
Shanghai, Suzhou and Yangzhou city, followed by nine
days of language training at Nanjing University in Jiangsu
province and seven days of language training at Fujian
Normal University in Fujian province.
he prestigious ELTF award enabled Mrs. Davies to
relive the experience of being a student and rediscover
the types of feelings, experiences and challenges that her
students experience every day. his has brought many
beneits for her teaching practice. he ield trips allowed
Mrs Davies to visit places she had never been to. Away from
China for nearly one decade, this time Mrs. Davies looked
at contemporary China, Chinese people and Chinese
culture through a foreigner’s eyes – a similar experience for
Mrs Davies when she irst came to Australia 14 years ago.
Some people asked Mrs. Davies why she needed to
learn Chinese while she is already a qualiied native
speaking Chinese teacher. To answer them, Mrs Davies
quoted Liddicoat’s words “language learning is never
static, never has an endpoint and is a continual process
of redeinition of the learner”. his professional learning
program provided the awardees with the latest approaches
for teaching Chinese to both senior and junior students.
With great support and funding from her school, Mrs.
Davies collected a range of up-to-date resources including
published materials (books, CDs and DVDs) and realia
(menus, tickets, posters and maps). hese resources will
be incorporated in teaching Chinese to non-native junior
students in the authentic contexts that are so vitally
important in the teaching of languages.
he play Four Funerals in One Day, which
explores the importance and value of
stories in palliative care, is written by respected
Australian playwright, Alan hopgood, Am, in
collaboration with molly carlile. starring Alan
hopgood, margot Knight, Jenny seedsman and
michelle hall, the play will be presented on July
14 at 7pm at The whitehorse centre and will be
followed by a discussion and light refreshments.
four funerals in One day is a performance
piece that explores the human reality for patients
and professional carers living and dying in
palliative care.
Karen, a community nurse, is caring for her
first dying patient. clarrie has had enough of
being a burden on his family and wants to
die now. vi is tired and bad tempered and
wondering why she stays working in palliative
care, particularly as she has her own problems at
home. And sue is walking the fine line of acting
as a mentor for junior staff and supporting a
colleague who isn’t coping.
The play is one of eight health Plays written by
hopgood, which has received much acclaim since
its launch in 2007 and positive responses from
patrons, “Absolutely fantastic. As a nurse for over
40 years I could identify with so much! Thank you
for the insight into the work of palliative care”,
and, “Brilliantly executed. Thought provoking and
humorous, yet very serious messages.”
The discussion group following the 50minute play will include a panel of professionals
(legal, palliative care, medical, chaplaincy and
counselling) to assist with questions which may
arise from the audience regarding end of life issues
and advance care planning. The subject of death
and dying is emotive and thought provoking,
raising many questions. The open forum will run
for 30 minutes and followed by light refreshments
in the foyer.
The play is presented by uniting Aged care
and Bay street Productions, and its development
was sponsored by Palliative care victoria, North
and west metropolitan region Palliative care
consortium and southern metropolitan region
Palliative care consortium.
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For
You
&
Your
Car,
We
Customers Are Really Ever ything
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June–August 2010
Foster Carers help youth thrive
Y
oung people at risk in Melbourne’s Eastern Region
now have the opportunity to heal from trauma while
living with foster carers in a new therapeutic foster care
program for adolescents.
he new program comes as the number of young
people over 10 years old needing foster care is increasing.
Program Manager Andrea Dwyer says the rising
number of adolescents needing foster care has prompted
her to think about the best way to meet the needs of
young people in care. “We know that some young people
need more than a safe environment when they come into
care. Many need access to counsellors, specialist caseworkers and, importantly, foster carers who help them
understand their past experiences.”
he new program will work closely with the Australian
Childhood Foundation and focuses on providing a
supportive environment to help young people heal from
trauma and thrive. “For the past few years we’ve provided
a similar program for children under 12 so we know it
works. Now it’s time to roll it out across all ages.”
Among the irst Anglicare Victoria hopes to support in
the new program is 15-year-old Jarrod*.
Jarrod is currently living in a children’s residential
care unit being looked after by staf. But, due to his
mild intellectual disability, Andrea says moving into the
adolescent residential unit wouldn’t be best for him.
“Jarrod is a perfect example of a young man who we think
would do really well in a therapeutic based foster care
placement,” says Andrea. “If Jarrod had a positive male
role model in his life who could ofer stability and care,
as well as helping him to process his experiences, we see
a really bright future ahead for him. He loves trains and
cars and inding out how things work, as well as animals
and pets. Jarrod would probably best suit a male carer or
a family with a male present and most likely a family who
doesn’t have other children living at home.”
But she says with the new program set to begin soon
there will be a need for new foster carers from all family
types and walks of life. “Whether you’re able to support
through respite care one weekend a month or support
other children and young people for short-term or longterm placements there is a way that everyone can get
involved and make a diference.”
*his name has been changed in the interests of privacy.
For more information call 1300 889 335
or email fostercare.eastern@anglicarevic.org.au
For more details about Jarrod and to see more of his
story through his photographs go to
www.anglicarevic.org.au/fostermyfuture
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Burwood Heights Shopping Centre gets funky
t
here’s a funky new deli/Café at Burwood
Heights Shopping Centre and its name is
Spizzico. Spizzico is italian for “a taste of
everything” which is exactly what owners, enza and
Sam set out to achieve. “we wanted customers to
be tempted and delighted by the range and quality of
food on offer,” said enza. “And we happily encourage
customers to taste test, before they buy.”
Come and visit the friendly team at Spizzico
Sam and enza took over the popular Frank’s deli
two years ago and spent time getting to know their
customers and what they wanted, before making
changes. “it was clear people wanted more variety
and they felt the shop itself was looking rather tired,”
said Sam. “And out the back, we needed a proper
commercial kitchen so we could cook the kinds of
dishes the customers wanted.” So enza and Sam
embarked on a major project to rebuild the shop into
a modern, well-equipped food premises as well as a
warm and welcoming gathering place. “we had the
whole shop gutted and started from scratch,” said enza.
“it was the only way to achieve everything we wanted
to achieve.”
the results are amazing. the polished concrete
loor, brand new display cabinets and shelving give a
contemporary feel to the shop while loads of natural
light enhance the sense of spaciousness. Spizzico offers
a vastly expanded range of meats, cheeses, condiments,
pastas, sauces, biscuits and cakes. they have developed
a new menu offering a range of homemade meals
and cakes to eat in or take home. they also provide
catering for functions or parties. Pop in and experience
Spizzico for yourself or call them on 9808 9943.
Spizzico is a fabulous addition to Burwood Heights
Shopping Centre which is already well loved for its
range of shops, easy parking and friendly faces.
Burwood Heights Shopping Centre is on the corner of
Burwood Hwy and Middleborough Road, opposite the RSPCA.
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Alitalia Pizza & Pasta (1/2)
9808 0000
All People Chinese Restaurant (12/2)
9889 8182
Baker’s Delight (8/2)
9808 0440
Body & Bronze (2/2)
9888 9122
Burwood East Newsagency (16)
9808 7284
Burwood Heights Dry Cleaners (13/2)
9808 0232
Burwood Heights Medical Centre (12)
9808 7900
Burwood Heights Podiatry Clinic (14/2)
9808 4162
Centre Management (6/2)
9808 1177
Chookstar Charcoal Chicken (14/40)
9808 1858
Commonwealth Bank (40)
9808 9988
Creature Comforts (9/2)
9808 2641
Burwood Highway Asian Grocery (36)
9808 9570
East Burwood Fruit Market (32)
9808 5300
East Burwood Quality Butchers (22)
9808 5095
East Burwood Travel (6/2)
9808 1177
Elite Laser & Skin Clinic(11/40)
9808 0666
Flower Trends Cafe (3/2)
9808 7599
Happy House (7/2)
9808 6888
Pulse Pharmacy (26)
9808 9962
RSPCA Op Shop (10/2)
9808 2641
Safeway (42)
9808 0200
Senator Helen Kroger (14)
9888 0091
Spectacles Plus (10)
9808 2691
Spizzico (11/2)
9808 9943
Ultimate Hairworks & Beauty (4/2)
9808 3334
Upstairs (Cnr Burwood Hwy & Middleborough Rd)
AMR Accounting (Suite 4)
8831 3333
Arthur Kyriacou & Co Accountants (Suite 1)
9808 7377
Fong & Co, Barristers & Solicitors (Suite 3)
9808 1211
Mian Phillips & Co, Lawyers (Suite 5)
9808 9133
Rejoice Chinese Christian Centre (Suite 7)
9888 7422
Synergy Publishing (Suite 6B)
9888 9588
Camberwell Salvation Army celebrates 100 years
by lucille l. Turfrey
T
he Salvation Army is very active in our community.
Its distinctive uniform indicates availability - to
lend a helping hand, to counsel through a crisis, to
share a heavy load, to ‘be there’ when any need arises. hose
uniform sleeves are rolled up, and the hands are ready for
the task in hand, be it a bush ire or community care. he
‘Salvos’ do have a high proile as a charitable organisation
but this aspect of its identity and service can sometimes hide
the fact that it is, essentially, a church!
As a church, he Salvation Army is but a child! It is
just 132 years young, emerging in 1878 from a Christian
Mission in the East End of London. Its foundations,
however, reach back through its Methodist and Anglican
forebears into the Early Church. hough its mode of
worship is less formal than that of its liturgical cousins,
the Army remains true to the basic creeds of Christian
faith and practice. he Salvation Army sets out to be a
church without walls! It is actively engaged in helping the
community to be as much ‘at home’ inside its open doors
as the Army is ‘at home’ in the community.
Australia irst tasted the ‘lavour’ of he Salvation Army
in a park in Adelaide during its very irst meeting when
the announcement was made that, if anyone was hungry,
he could come to the speaker’s home for a meal. Humble,
yet very telling beginnings.
he ledgling Army spread rapidly and, just a little over
30 years after it commenced in London, he Salvation
Army had opened its doors in Camberwell. his energetic
centre is celebrating its centenary in 2010 and already
some signiicant events have taken place. A wide variety of
activities are scheduled for the year including companion
club activities and community meals. During August,
the Army’s love of music - brass, vocal, dance, timbrels,
musicals, pop, and jazz - will be featured.
A Community Expo is planned for November, featuring
a Family Fun Day when 100 years of community activities
- including sport, entertainment, demonstrations, feasting,
fellowship and fun - will be celebrated.
It is he Salvation Army’s aim to emphasise its
relevance for today, and its preparedness for the future. Its
desire is to strengthen further its commitment to the local
community by continuing, and adding to, the wide range
of weekly activities designed to be a ‘listening ear’ and a
‘ready hand’ to all, regardless of colour, class, or creed.
All members of the community are warmly invited to
attend Sunday meetings (9.30am and 11am, and 6pm)
and to participate in the wide variety of weekly programs
ofered to all.
For more details www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell,
phone 98892468, or visit 7 Bowen St, Camberwell.
hrift Shop moves into its second year
The salvation Army Thrift shop at 401-403 high
street Ashwood, near warrigal road, is run by the
camberwell corps. The shop celebrated its first
birthday in february. It was a very successful day with
entertainment for young and old. The celebrations
started with the camberwell corps band kicking off the
day with plenty of enthusiasm at the shop entrance.
They were followed by the waverley corps Timbrels ,a
group of skilled timbrel [tambourine] performers who
kept the growing crowd entertained.
finally, the camberwell corps songsters sang many
of their hymns and songs, including “Jesus loves me’”
which many people remembered from their childhood.
There was a sausage sizzle, and the children enjoyed
balloon tying, face painting and other activities. for the
adults, there were fabulous bargains at half price. A lot
of fun was had by all!
many
improvements
have been made
to the shop since
the Army took over
its management
in february
2009. In fact,
new customers
often comment
on the excellent
presentation and
appearance. “It
doesn’t look like
an op shop” was
one observation.
There is now much
more stock, and a
bigger variety of
goods available.
The shop sells
Young and old enjoyed the
donated clothing
Ashwood Salvos store’s
and accessories,
irst birthday.
toys, books, bric a
brac, manchester,
crockery, gifts and much more. every week customers
leave with that ‘special bargain’ they’ve been looking
for everywhere.
most of the proceeds go back into the Ashburton
community: 80% of all sales go to fund community
development in the local area; 10% is tithed to the
camberwell corps and is used for national and
international projects. The rest goes to divisional hQ
for central resources and support centres.
The camberwell salvation Army corps would like
to thank all those people in the community who have
donated goods to the Thrift shop.
manager helen godfrey said, “we really appreciate
community support from donations and always need
volunteers who can contribute any amount of their
time to assist us in a variety of jobs in the shop. do call
by or ring me on 9885 4965 to see how you can help.”
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FINAL CHAPTER FOR MAUSOLEUM
B
ox Hill Cemetery is ready to begin construction of the
third and inal stage of its mausoleum complex.
he heritage-listed cemetery is calling for public
registrations of interest for a limited number of crypts,
which it will then submit to the State Government for
building approval.
Construction could begin as soon as this year and will
follow in the style of the existing mausoleum complex at
the Middleborough Road site.
About 500 single, paired and “true companion” crypts
will be made available, along with cremation niches with
space for up to four urns in each niche.
It is expected the eastern suburbs’ large Italian
community will help drive momentum for construction
to begin immediately by registering with the cemetery.
he initial mausoleum project was embraced so
enthusiastically in 2002 that most of the 130 crypt spaces
were sold within 18 months. A second stage containing an
additional 216 crypts was subsequently added in 2005.
Built in the same style on six levels, both existing
sections are linked at the rooline to form one complex.
Wide verandas on all sides are supported by brick and
rendered pillars in Californian Bungalow style and crypts
are faced with shutters of imported granite.
he irst two stages cost $1.8 million, inanced from
the sale of crypt spaces and fully paid for on completion.
he inal stage is expected to cost about $2.5 million.
Registrations of interest can be made by contacting the
cemetery on 9890 1229 or email bxhct@vicnet.net.au
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The irst burial at Box Hill Cemetery took place in
1873 after 12 acres of a large reserve was set aside
and eight trustees appointed at a public meeting.
Today, the legacy of those early trustees lives on
in the cemetery’s 30.8 acres of wide avenues,
stately cypress trees and peaceful gardens
– all testament to the value of preserving the
community’s natural and social history, religion
and spirituality.
While there are no more burial plots available at
the cemetery, there are several other interment
options available.
Last year saw the creation of a picturesque
memorial rose garden where bonze plaques set on
polished granite commemorate loved ones interred
among three beds of standard rose blooms.
Ashes can also still be interred within the manicured
lawns of the cemetery, or buried within existing
family graves. Others may choose niches within the
cemetery’s “Pavilion” for their inal resting place.
The commemorative archway was built in 1923 to
mark the 50th anniversary of the cemetery.
And there are, of course, niches for cremated
remains available in the cemetery’s mausoleum.
Box Hill Cemetery is at 395 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill.
Phone 9890 1229,
or email bxhct@vicnet.net.au
Ashwood just got a bit fresher!
T
he farm gate made its way to Ashwood in
what is set to be one of melbourne’s finest
and freshest farmers’ markets. self proclaimed
“foodies”, husband and wife warren and Abbie
James, are fast becoming farmers’ market gurus.
having established numerous farmers markets
around victoria (Ballarat, caulfield, sunbury,
fairfield & North melbourne) they have now set
their sights on Ashwood. warren and Abbie are
extremely passionate about their markets. Their
mission is to allow everyone to experience the true
essence and atmosphere of a farmers’ market.
farmers’ markets not only give the shopper an
opportunity to purchase seasonal produce which
is incredibly fresh, but they can speak directly with
the grower or producer and have a much more
personable shopping experience. There is no reselling at a farmers’ market ie: most stallholders
will play a part in the production process, either
picking, plucking, brewing or stewing their
delightful goodies.
After 12 months of planning and organising, the
community of Ashwood now have an authentic
monthly farmers’ market to call their own.
Ashwood Farmers’ Market
third Sunday of every month, 9am-1pm
Ashwood College,Vannam dve,
Ashwood
types of Produce: Fresh seasonal
vegetables, fruit and herbs, wines,
cheeses and artisan bread, cakes and
sweets, quality olive oil, deli items such
as pestos, pates, preserved meats and
antipastos, pickles, chutneys and jams,
free range eggs, fresh meat, honey, salad
dressings, plants and seedlings, gourmet
hot food and much, much more.
entry $2, children free.
entertainment: Animal farm, jumping
castle & live music throughout the day
See our Community Notices section about
other local farmers’ markets.
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I thought the Burwood Bulletin readers would like to
hear from a kid who lives in Burwood.
I’m glad I’m a kid in Burwood because there’s always
fun waiting to happen. There are some nice shops
around not to mention all the cafes. I’ll tell you why
I like the cafes- because the people in them are very
friendly and because my friends and I get to eat yummy
treats there. The other thing I love to do is go for bike
rides with my brother and my parents. There are some
wonderful bike paths in Burwood. Sometimes we stop at
the park along the way and play on the playground.
I go to a fantastic school; our school has got a wonderful
community and everyone wants to help each other.
Now I’m going to mention the sad part about being a
kid in Burwood. When I walk to school I see rubbish on
the ground and that makes me unhappy and sometimes
someone drives past and throws their rubbish or
food left over’s out of the car and that just makes me
miserable. I’ve been thinking of what I can do about
this and I think you can help me. Here’s what you could
do… When you finish reading this article go for a walk
in Burwood and pick up 5 pieces of rubbish and put
them in the bin. If we all do this Burwood will be a
cleaner place and we’ll all be happy.
Thanks for reading my article.
By Brooke (a kid in Burwood)
Burwood Bulletin
June–August 2010
Classes include bread loaves, French sticks,
rolls, scrolls, pullaparts, plus lots of other baking treats.
We stock high quality bread flours, bread
mixes, seeds, yeast, grains, bread tins
& accessories.
Gluten free bread mix & Spelt floursr
Timetable available by post or on net
www.themixingbowl.com.au
Tel 9809 4327 1387 Toorak Rd, Burwood Village
Burwood Village Traders
Free Internet for seniors
winter is now upon us but things have warmed up
in Burwood village. come and visit our wonderful
eateries in winter and warm yourself with some real
comfort food. There are lots of great places to sit
and enjoy the winter tastes that abound in Burwood
village. check it out!
welcome to Folly Shop at 1410 Toorak road
specialising in homewares and to camberwell
Taxation services at 1343 Toorak road.
A reminder about our community notice board.
The board, which is located outside good stuff
for home, is available for the local community to
advertise local events. If you would like to include
something in the notice board please contact
Alex hume (co-ordinator of the Burwood village
Traders Association) on 0410 504 994.
There is lots happening in our village – our
businesses are geared up for winter and we have the
very latest looks for the season. more than ever our
shopping centre is all about making your life easy.
you can find all you need in Burwood village – we
really are a one stop shopping experience with great
car parking.
In Burwood village our businesses want to exceed
your expectations of a shopping experience.
Shop local in Burwood Village, toorak Road.
Burwood Neighbourhood House now has a
Broadband Kiosk available to the community.
A grant made available from the Victorian State
Government, has enabled the Kiosk to be set up at
the local Neighbourhood House at 1 Church Street,
Burwood.
As both the Ashburton & Box Hill libraries are a few
kilometres away, this Internet Kiosk will make it more
accessible for the Senior public. Tram 75 and Bus 903 are
close by for people that use public transport.
he House has a small computer lab for short classes
in computers for beginners and seniors. he Broadband
Kiosk will support the local community residents with
their job searching, family history and those wonderful
emails to and from family or friends. Check out your
Facebook page at the Kiosk. Speak to family by the
computer using Skype. Research where are you going on
holidays next by the Google map!
Small assistance will be given to seniors using the
Internet Kiosk.
It will be available Monday to Friday during Office
Hours of 10am – 3.30pm, but all users must make an
appointment with the oice.
Please phone 9808 6292 for your appointment.
June–August 2010 Burwood Bulletin
BuSineSS DiReCtORy
Burwood Village & District
ACCOUNtINg & tAxAtION
G H o’Brien & Assoc.
tax on trak
lEADlIgHtS & EtCHED glASS
4 Burwood Hwy
rear 1423 toorak rd
9808 4245
9889 6680
lEgAl SERvICES
9889 6777
lIQUOR StORE
ACUPUNCtURE & NAtUROPAtHy
Joseph Ferraro B.nat, d.Acu.
1337 toorak rd
oates, rennick & Assoc
ARt gAllERIES
Highway Gallery
Burwood Cellars
14 the Highway, Mt waverley 9807 7261
dr damien Smith Assoc. eyecare Plus
23-25 Burwood Hwy
9830 6111
18 Burwood Hwy
9888 8286
1387 toorak rd
9809 4327
1398 toorak road
9889 1010
Shop 8, 1405 toorak rd.
9809 1243
1350 toorak rd
9889 1111
1360 toorak rd
9889 9633
1337 toorak rd
9889 7889
CHIROPRACtOR
Hartwell Chiropractic
COMMUNIty HOUSE
Burwood neighbourhood House
1 Church St
9808 6292
DANCE lESSONS CHIlDREN/ ADUltS
BdC dance
13-15 Yertchuk Ave
9888 3354
DOCtORS -- gENERAl PRACtItIONERS
dr Susan Schlicht
339 warrigal rd
9808 8888
REAl EStAtE
1396 toorak rd
9889 4763
1423 toorak rd
9889 5152
9889 9835
INSURANCE
4 Burwood Hwy
9880 8300
kItCHEN BENCH tOPS & DOORS
74 Highbury rd
9888 7400
lANDSCAPINg SUPPlIES
decor Pebble (Aust) P/l
84-90 Highbury rd
9888 9888
lAwNMOwER & gARDEN MACHINERy SAlES & SERvICE
Burwood Hwy Mowers
Shot, Framed & Hung
9808 2130
Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 trent St
designer laminates
national Pharmacy
PRINtINg & COPyINg
315 warrigal rd
33 Burwood Hwy
9808 5370
1415 toorak rd
9809 1212
1429 toorak rd
9889 0800
250 warrigal rd
9808 9827
115 Highbury rd
250 warrigal rd
9888 8225
9808 9827
9 tudor St
9808 7211
6 Burwood Hwy
9888 7906
1351 toorak rd
1373 toorak rd
65 Station St
1156 toorak rd
1388 toorak rd
9809 1111
9889 1666
9888 8883
9805 2900
9889 2266
PHOtOgRAPHy
PlUMBINg
HOMEOPAtHIC NAtUROPAtHIC SERvICES
rick watkins P/l
9809 4333
Jock Hobbs Burwood Pets & Birds
9889 0500
HAIRDRESSINg
d’Alton Hairdressing
1374 toorak rd
PHARMACy
1380 toorak road
gIFtwARE SHOP
Zinc
9885 3199
PEt SHOP
9889 4129
FUNERAl SERvICES
w d rose Funerals
397 High St
new and used Sales, Service & Parts www.penfold.com.au
130 Burwood Hwy
9268 1555
HOlDEN www.penfold.com.au
new and used Sales
142 Burwood Hwy
9268 1333
Service
21 Mc intyre St
92681307
Parts
11-17 Mc intyre St
1300 858 084
MAZDA www.penfold.com.au
new and used Sales59-63 Burwood Hwy
9268 1222
Service & Parts
2 Somers St Burwood
92681294
MItSUBISHI www.penfold.com.au
new and used
71 Burwood Hwy
92681488
Service & Parts
7 evans Street Burwood
9268 1488
1408 toorak rd
FUEl & FODDER
Burwood Fuel & Fodder
9889 9859
AUDI
9808 3988
FISH & CHIPS
A&C Fish‘n Chippery
Pack & Send
303 warrigal rd
DRy ClEANINg
Care Fresh
Ashburton Mowers
1414 toorak rd
PENFOlD MOtORS BURwOOD
CASH CONvERtERS
Cash Converters
9808 4404
PACkAgINg & FREIgHt
CARPEtS
Jagers Carpets
119 Burwood Hwy
OUtDOOR POwER EQUIPMENt, SAlES & SERvICE
CAkES
the Cake Cafe
9889 4643
9809 4138
9889 7157
BUtCHER AND gOURMEt FOOD PRODUCtS
Carl’s Culinary Cuts
1340 toorak rd
1376 toorak rd
Shop 3, 1405 toorak rd
BREAD MAkINg - ClASSES & SUPPlIES
Mixing Bowl
9808 6922
OPtOMEtRISt
BICyClES
Barry waddell
4 Burwood Hwy
9888 8797
BAtHROOM & kItCHEN
Shelron Bathroom Centre
9808 4760
3 Alexander dr
BAkERIES
Jurgens Swiss Bakery
Burwood Bakery
2 Sixth Ave
OFFICE FURNItURE NEw & USED
Adco Ofice Furniture
AUtOMOtIvE SERvICE & REPAIR
Kryton Automotive
ACe leadlight Studio
PICtURE FRAMINg
Creative Framing
Framed & Hung
Burwood Plumbing
Kwik Kopy Printing Centre
Biggin & Scott
exceland Camberwell
exceland Burwood
J A Cain First national
Mackintosh First national
SOlAR ENERgy EQUIPMENt
Solazone Solar Specialists
242 warrigal rd
9808 7337
1379 toorak rd
1/1395 toorak rd
4 Burwood Hwy
9889 0061
9809 1555
9808 6922
1424 toorak rd
9889 5120
SOlICItORS
Frank Bertucci
Klooger Forbes Hassett
oates rennick Associates
SUPERMARkEt
iGA Plus liquor
yOgA - StRESS MANAgEMENt
Burwood Yoga
1-3 Bardolph St
9889 0684
Burwood village & District Directory
As a service to the Burwood Community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this traders and Business directory so that
local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the
Burwood area. the cost is $55 per annum, inc.GSt. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be
included in the directory should contact robert Kay on 9836 5520.
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Small & Home Business
BuSineSS DiReCtORy
AUDIt ACCOUNtINg tAxAtION
FOOD SAFEty SPECIAlIStS
glASS MERCHANtS & glAZIERS
Jacob waverley glass
2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125
Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4722
Fax . . . . . . 9808 3816
Broken windows, Mirrors etc.
CIvIl MARRIAgE CElEBRANtS
Sue green JP, CMC
warm and caring Celebrant
Mob. . . . . . 0419 353 839
sgreenjp@bigpond.net.au
www.susangreencelebrant.com.au
Man Around the House
Carpentry repairs/replacements
weatherboards, fascias, decks,
pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes
Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740
AH/Fax:. . . 9885 1150 Glen iris
lANDSCAPINg
Renble landscaping & Paving
Young Street, Ashburton 3147
Professional, Qualiied, Reliable, Local.
Ph/Fax:. . . . 9885 4233
Mob. . . . . . 0411 460 997
dAnCe ClAsses– Adult
lindy Hop Swing
At Ashburton & Mitcham
Phone . . . 0412 016 780
pat@lindyhop.com.au
www.lindyhop.com.au
lEADlIgHtINg
Ace leadlight Studio
Student Supplies
2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125
Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4760
Fax: . . . . . . 9808 4736
AdVertiSinG inForMAtion
$5.00
Special Full Pages P.O.A.
Half Page
–Horizontal w18.5 x h13cm
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$160.00
Quarter Page w9 x h1cm
$96.00
Quarter Column w9 x h6cm
$76.00
Classiied Ads–4 lines
$12.60
Prices per issue and include GSt and subject to alteration.
discount available for 4 issues booked in advance.
details on application.
Small / Home Based Business Directory
this directory has been established by the Burwood Bulletin
to assist small and home based businesses to promote
themselves in the local community. the cost for a business
listing as per this page is $22 for four lines plus $5.50 per line
to a maximum advertisement of six lines. Prices include GSt.
ENQUIRIES
robert Kay Ph. 9836 5520
Artwork must be ready for print.
Please ask about speciications. or visit
www.burwoodbulletin.org
Cost of any necessary alterations to artwork or copy
will be an additional charge to the advertiser.
All copy to be forwarded to:
Burwood Bulletin Association, Po Box 87, Burwood 3125
or email info@burwoodbulletin.org
deadline for next issue advertising & copy 1st Aug
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Indrans Residential Services
A local business specialising in handyman work,
painting and plastering. For an obligation-free
quote, phone Jan on 0422 168 228
POSt OFFICE
Hartwell Post Ofice
1166 toorak road, Hartwell 3124
Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 1132
open Saturday 9–12 noon
SOlICItORS
HOME MAINtENANCE
Sylvia Harris,BA, dip Cvl Cer
Modern, romantic weddings
no obligation meeting
Ph . . . . . . . 9889 8272
Mob . . . . . 0403 406429
gerrysylvia@bigpond.com
Full Page w18.5 x h6cm
PAINtER/HANDyMAN
the gourmet guardian Pty ltd
321 warrigal road, Burwood
Phone 1800 Food SAFetY (1800 366 372)
Mobile 0422 922 883
gavin@gourmetguardian.com.au
Ian grant FCA FCPA
13 edwards Street, Burwood 3125
Ph: . . . . . . . 9813 3599
Fax: . . . . . . 9813 2732
Mob: . . . . . 0418 317 818
email: igrant@acctweb.com.au
Frank Bertucci
1379 toorak road, Burwood 3125
Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 0061/68
Fax: . . . . . . 9889 0407
klooger Forbes Hassett
P.o. Box 97 Burwood 3125
Ph: . . . . . . . 9809 1555
Fax: . . . . . . 9809 2373
graeme@kloogerforbes.com.au
tAxAtION
tax workshop
registered tax Agents
All types of taxation returns
6 tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147
Ph: . . . . . . . 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480
Fax: . . . . . . 9888 2224
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June–August 2010
Understanding Hearing Loss
I
t’s surprising to know that even mild hearing
loss makes understanding speech dificult. As
a result, a person with mild hearing loss may
avoid conversations. understanding speech may be
particularly dificult if there is background noise or
more than one person is talking. Constantly asking
others to talk louder can frustrate both the listener
and the speaker. People with hearing loss may
misunderstand a question and give an apparently
bizarre answer, leading others to believe they are
confused. they may misjudge the loudness of their
own speech and thus shout, discouraging others from
conversing with them.
understanding the characteristics of early onset
hearing loss may help explain why hearing loss can
appear to “sneak up” on someone, even when family
and friends are well aware of the problem.
gradual. A loss of hearing can develop so slowly
that you’re not aware of any change from year to
year. A loss of one decibel of hearing each year is
not noticeable, but 10 or 20 years of gradual loss
can lead to a very signiicant (and often unnoticed)
hearing problem.
Partial. You can develop a hearing loss for particular
speech sounds (eg. the ‘th’ sound in the word ‘teeth’,
but still have normal hearing sensitivity for background
noises and for the loudness of speech. this will present
as a lack of “clarity” in speech and more often than
not, dificulty in hearing high frequency sounds like the
phone ring or the door bell. that’s why someone with
partial hearing loss may say, “i can hear people talking, i
just can’t understand what they are saying.”
Painless. Although tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing
sound in the ear) may accompany hearing loss, usually
there is no feeling or sensation that alerts you to a
change in hearing sensitivity.
Invisible. People with hearing loss don’t look any
different from those with normal hearing and you
can’t detect hearing loss by looking in someone’s ears.
A Hearing Assessment is the only way to determine
whether a hearing loss is present.
Because of these characteristics, it’s easy for people
with early onset hearing loss to believe there is no
problem. they will often be in denial about their
hearing for years. Sit down and talk openly and honestly
about how their hearing loss affects you. tell them
how much you love them and want to be able to enjoy
things together again and share conversations. How the
hearing loss is affecting your life and your relationship
with them. Make the hearing loss “our” problem not
just “their” problem. Contacting an audiologist is the
irst step to resolving this problem. They will conduct
a simple, quick and painless hearing assessment and
discuss what sorts of treatment options are available.
Contact a qualiied audiologist by calling 9885 8001
or see ww.audiologyultra.com.au for more information.
THE ASHBURTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
he last Sunday in February saw the staging of this year’s
Ashburton Festival. here were several well-stocked cake
stalls run by local schools. Also, a tasty range of food stalls,
such as Dutch pancakes and Moroccan food, tantalised
the tastebuds. he walking-talking robot which wheeled a
pram up and down High Street caused quite a stir, as did
the colourful marching girl group. Everyone enjoyed the
entertainment. hey cheerfully wandered around, trying
lacrosse, cricket and football, or gaining information from
local groups and traders who opened that day.
Shops handed out shopping bags with a range of samples
and entry forms for various competitions. Your scribe
managed to pick up a top from Silver Maple and a pair of
toe-socks by wearing PJs down the street. Showbags were
another special feature of the festival. I’m looking forward
to next year’s festival with even more participants, plenty
of colour and tasty experiences.
THE ASHBURTON ARCADE
Our arcade is stable at the moment with a good range
of traders. Beautiful Me has an ever-changing choice
of clothing for our delight. he jeweller also ofers
a changing array of lovely things. Patches has many
beautiful gifts and utility wares. he Nail Salon, Jetset
Traveland, and Healthlinks serve the populace well. he
Sushi shop serves a constant stream of customers. Do
browse around, who knows what you may ind.
Bedtime Bugs
As winter closes in, you can ind lannelette sleepwear and
all-in-one or jumpsuit-style gear, as well as lovely robes
and bed jackets to keep you toasty warm. So, go along and
have a look.
Para’s Deli
his landmark has changed hands. After more than
17 years of splendid service to the community, Peter
and Katie have left Ashburton and passed the mantle
to Simon, Caroline and Tom and staf. hey are still
settling in, but already there has been a new paint job,
new lighting and a new coniguration. I’m sure they will
succeed because seats ill quickly, and takeaway meals such
as lasagne are popular.
Garden Platform
his horticultural haven sufered a lot of damage during
the recent severe hail storm so we must rally around and
help by dropping in and buying something for the garden.
Let us all rally and help Ashburton by shopping locally.
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Local resident, Jim Frederick wrote this
poem a year after his close friend suffered
a sudden and fatal heart attack on the
tennis court. It brought his friend’s family
much comfort.
A year Ago
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Thinking about your future?
For more information about spacious 2BR units
priced from $230,000
contact Barbara on 1300 558 003
St. Thomas Community Retirement Village
97 - 123 Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill
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A year ago! Can it be true
Twelve months have passed since
that grim day?
A stranger knocking at the door
And suddenly the skies turned gray.
A year ago! Who could foretell
The cruel blow that would befall?
You laughed goodbye – I see you still
Smiling, your hand on that ill-fated ball.
A year ago! All feelings numb
The tears came oft. The nights were long
But friends were near to ease the ache
With words and deeds and faith was strong.
A year ago! Those three dear girls
You gave to me have borne me up.
Were I alone I could not stand.
I could not drink this bitter cup.
A year ago! Now Anne is wed
I pray her happy down the years.
Her day a blend of joy and pain
I laughed while holding back the tears.
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A year ago! While still I grieve
And long for much that’s lost awhile.
A loved voice gently whispers “Peace”,
I’ll face tomorrow with a smile.
June–August 2010
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Local Churches
Baptist Churches
www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au
8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev Ken Luscombe
Sunday morning service: 10am (includes Kids’ Club)
hursday evening service: 7.15pm.
Phone . . 9885 8210 or email info@ashburtonbaptist.org.au
AshBUrTON BAPTIsT chUrch
BOx hILL BAPTIsT chUrch
Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill
Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby
Service:10am Sunday.
Or pop into the Chapel on Station Gallery at the front of the
church - open every day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 1275
Anglican Churches
www.anglicansboxhill.org.au
St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South
Vicar: Rev Harry Kerr (Locum) . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2721
Church Oice: Fri 9am – 2pm . . . . . . . . . . 9899 5122
sT fAITh’s
www.stfaiths-burwood.org.au
4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris
Vicar: Stephen Pash . . . . . . . . 0403 273 486, 9889 2761
Church Oice: Tues & Fri 9am -12 noon . . . . 9889 5086
Sunday services 8am and 10am. Labyrinth open daily for
individuals to walk. Group walks by booking
sT ThOMAs’ BUrWOOD
www.stthomasburwood.org.au
Bennettswood Centre: 44 Station St, Burwood
Sunday services at 8.30am, 10am and 11.30am (Cantonese)
Vicar: Rev Chris Appleby . . . . .9808 3250, 0422 187 127
ANgLIcAN PArIsh Of BOx hILL
sT MATThEW’s
334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal & High St roads)
Services: 9.30am Sundays.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9885 3701
ThE chUrch Of ThE AscENsION
Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres,
East Burwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4863
Australian Christian Churches
IMAgINE chUrch
17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Dufy streets) Burwood
Pastor: Melinda Dwight
Service Times: Sunday 9.30am & 5pm . . . . . . .9888 7466
BALWyN BAPTIsT chUrch
Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills. . . 9836 9455
Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea.
INDONEsIAN BAPTIsT fELLOWshIP
We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each
Sunday at 4.30pm. Our service is followed by a meal together.
Pastor: Litha Heshusius . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 826 169
crOssWAy BAPTIsT chUrch
www.crossway.org.au
2 Vision Dve, East Burwood, admin@crossway.org.au
Senior Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson 9886 3700
Sunday Morning & Kids Church 9am & 11am
Mandarin Service 9am, Cantonese Service 11am
Korean service 1.15pm, Indonesian service 4pm
Sunday evening service at 6pm
EAsT cAMBErWELL BAPTIsT chUrch
Cnr Highield & Hunter Rds, East Camberwell
Pastor: Murray Hogg . . . . . . 9807 7232, Oice 9830 4842
Catholic Churches
www.saintbenedicts.org.au
299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood
Vigil 6pm Saturday; 10 am & 5pm Sunday.
Daily services and many parish activities. Information on foyer
notice boards or phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2492
sT schOLAsTIcA’s
www.stschpar@bigpond.net.au
348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood
Morning service daily, Sunday 9am, 11am & 5.30pm
Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm the third Saturday of each month
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 1006
sT BENEDIcT’s
When you lose someone close, having sensitive and
understanding support is vital.
339 Warrigal Road, Burwood
Phone: 9808 8888
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Local Churches
Christian Science Church
Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell
Services: Sunday 10.15am, Wednesday 8pm
Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley
Services: Sunday 9.30am, Wednesday 12.30pm and 8pm
All welcome. Further information can be found in the Business
section of the White Pages phone book under
Christian Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 6209
Presbyterian Churches
AshBUrTON PrEsByTErIAN chUrch
Junction of High St & High St Rd,
(near Warrigal Road), Ashburton.
BUrWOOD chINEsE PrEsByTErIAN chUrch
Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson streets, Burwood
Rev Dr John Elnatan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 7645
The Salvation Army
Church of Christ
hArTWELL
Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd
Pastor: Anthony Risson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 3484
MT WAvErLEy
280 Highbury Rd
We are a friendly, family centred Church of our Lord Jesus Christ
catering for all ages, from infants to seniors.
All age worship on Sundays at 10.30am and 5.30pm
For infants: playgroups, creche. For Preps and primary aged
children: weekly activity groups including Bible-based stories,
gymnastics and craft. Men’s and women’s fellowship groups.
Bible study groups for all ages.
Pastor: Peter Wing-Tang . . . . 9808 1613 or 0408 032 277
Cross-Purposes
chILDrEN’s DIsABILITy sUPPOrT grOUP
St Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell
Cross-Purposes is a support group for families that have a
child with a disability, providing opportunities for parents and
children to enjoy inclusive, sensitive family worship together
with music, stories, participation and fun.
Contact Ian Whitehill on 8711 3472
or Charmian Wright on 9889 1978.
Cross-Purposes is a program of Uniting Care Community Options
Crossroads Victoria
7 Bowen Street, Camberwell
www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell
Oicers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt . . . . . .9889 2468
Services: 9.30am, 11am & 6pm every Sunday.
Sunday School 11am—12.15pm school terms only.
Uniting Churches
AshBUrTON UNITINg chUrch
3 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton
Minister: Rev Graeme Harrison . . . . . . . . . . .9809 1795
10am Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School
BUrWOOD UNITINg chUrch
Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris
Rev Peter Whitaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 9435
Services: 10am Worship and Children’s program
10am Worship in the Round 1st & 3rd Sunday every month
8pm Taize service 4th Wednesday every month
Hall/rooms available for hire. Contact: Pam . . . .9809 2917
BUrWOOD hEIghTs
Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East
Minister: Ojitha Goonetilleke . . . . . . . . . . . .9803 7631
sT JAMEs UNITINg chUrch
1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South
Minister: Rev Denis Hawkey. . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2307
10am Sunday Worship Service
sT LUkE’s UNITINg chUrch MOUNT WAvErLEy
BUrWOOD hEIghTs BrANch
(Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons)
An interdenominational church-based organisation providing
leisure activities for people with disabilities meets at Burwood
Heights Uniting Church 3rd Saturday of each month.
Enquiries: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3677
The New Christian Church
426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley, www.newchurch.org.au
We welcome people looking for a new look at the Bible and
spirituality. Sunday Service 10.30am
Spiritual Growth and discussion groups held regularly.
Minister: Rev Chris Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 2850
94 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley
Rev Judith Watkins
Oice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880
Worship and Sunday School 9.30 am
Young people (15-30 years) meet informally fortnightly Sunday
evenings for discussion and sharing.
For details contact David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3630
Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melbourne Inc.)
4 Renown St, Burwood, unityofmelbourne@optusnet.com.au
Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers to our Sunday Service,
10.30am every Sunday. Personal and Spiritual Development
classes. Rev Bill Livingstone . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 8503
Wattle Park Chapel
234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, email: oice@wpchapel.org
Services: Sunday morning at 10am
Sunday at 2pm bilingual service in English and Chinese.
First Saturday in the month: 3pm French service
Interim Pastor: John Reeder . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2728
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June–August 2010
Community Notices
LOcAL chUrchEs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
ArT & crAfT, hOBBIEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32
BOWLINg cLUBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
chILDrEN’s AcTIvITIEs AND chILDcArE . . . . . . . 32
cOMMUNITy & sPEcIAL INTErEsT grOUPs . . . . .33-34
DANcE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
EDUcATION / sELf IMPrOvEMENT . . . . . . . . .34-35
fLOrAL ArT/ gArDENINg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
frIENDshIP AND AcTIvITy grOUPs . . . . . . . .36-37
The Abbey Girls of Victoria
Bennettswood Neighbourhood House
7 Greenwood St, Burwood.
A club based around the books of Elsie J. Oxenham, most
famously the Abbey series. Like-minded book-a-holics with
a love of old school girl novels who enjoy a bit of a chat are
invited to meet for lunch, afternoon tea, an interesting activity
and some occasional English dancing.
Enquiries: Margaret on 9898 4369 or Mandy on 9337 3212
hEALTh AND sUPPOrT grOUPs . . . . . . . . . .37-39
hIsTOry grOUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MUsIc grOUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
cOMMUNITy shOPPINg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
cOMMUNITy cENTrEs & AcTIvITIEs . . . . . . . .40-42
vOLUNTEErINg OPPOrTUNITIEs . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MArkETs fETEs & fEsTIvALs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ArTs & ENTErTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
• Art & Craft, Hobbies
Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry Group
NEW MEMBErs ALWAys WELcOME
his is a group of poets with a Christian ethos which meets on
the second Saturday of every month from 2–5pm.
Members meet to airm each other as poets and to critique
each other’s work. Well-known guest poets are often invited to
lead poetry workshops with the group.
Enquiries: Jean Sietzema-Dickson . . . . . . . . . .9890 5885
www.poeticachristi.org.au
The Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Australian Philatelic Society
470 Station St, Box Hill
Art: Painting, Drawing and Ceramic classes ofer an afordable
way of tapping into your creativity. Day, evening and weekend
classes available.
he Centre also has a beautiful art gallery showcasing the work
of our many regular users as well as the City of Whitehorse
collection and special exhibitions throughout the year.
Call 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au for information.
Meets bi-monthly at Memorial Homes Hall
152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury.
Interesting displays at all meetings.
Visitors and new members welcome.
For more information call John Young . . . . . . .9889 1385
Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
470 Station St, Box Hill
We are a non-proit group of women and men who meet
weekly to share our knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied
crafts. We meet Wednesdays and hursdays 10am to 2pm, and
Wednesday nights. If you would like to learn more about the
group contact Margaret Dimelow . . . . . . . . . .9898 1474
Camberwell Camera Club
RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway 59 K2)
Meets 8pm on the fourth Monday of the month.
We have interesting speakers, competitions and outings.
For more information contact our Publicity Oicer
Gaynore Robson on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9818 6601
or visit www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au
Camberwell Afternoon Slide Group
Meets 2pm last Friday of the month at Chambly Community
Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.
Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography.
Our guest speakers will take you to various parts of the world,
visually relating their travel experiences for about one hour.
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7509
Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria
(SFDAV) he society meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda
Ave, Ashburton on the 4th Sunday of the month and caters to
the needs of folk and decorative artists.
Visit www.sfdav.com.au for more information.
Waverley Gem Club
We are a local club with members from the eastern suburbs,
with activities covering a wide range of lapidary interests. We
teach gem cutting and silversmithing and a mineral group for
those intrigued by the details of crystals and their structure.
Our clubrooms in Mt Waverley have facilities for training in
our activities, and are open three days and at least one evening
each week.
Further information phone Gwen on 9808 7510 or 9830 8046
or visit www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home
Craftworkers Social Club
Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood
Bring a craft project, share ideas, techniques and resources and
chat over a cup of tea or cofee.
All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Cost: $2.50 a session plus a $7 annual fee.
Every 1st, 3rd & 5th (if there is one) Wednesday of the month.
Time: 10am–1pm or just come for an hour or two.
Enquiries: he Burwood Neighbourhood House 9808 6292 or
Cathy Weaver (group leader): 9808 4069
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Community Notices
• Children’s Activities and Childcare
Waverley Arts Society
Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres.
Mt Waverley. 7.30pm, third Wednesday of the month.
At our meetings we have practical demonstrations by
professional artists. We have an annual Exhibition as well as
framed and unframed sales. We ofer tuition in portraits, life
drawing, watercolour, drawing fundamentals, pottery and
decorative art. We also have children’s classes during school
term. For more information call 9723 5330 or 9560 3360
or visit www.waverleyarts.com.au
Camberwell Childcare Association
Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd, Camberwell
AcTIvITy grOUP
Wednesday 12.45pm – 3.15pm
Camberwell Childcare Association Inc. is now ofering a
supervised Activity Group for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
All sessions are run by experienced staf. For enquiries or
enrolments phone Anne Marie . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6002
Uniting Care Connections
• Bowling Clubs
Burwood District Bowls Club
MEN AND WOMEN WELcOME
Two sites: grass and synthetic
Coaching available by experienced coaches.
Ladies and men’s pennant sides
Social bowls, indoor carpet bowls in winter
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 5931
Camberwell Central Bowls Club
Cnr Bowen and Trumper Strees, Camberwell
We have both regular & occasional bowls activities
Saturday & Tuesday pennant sides. Free coaching available!
We bowl ALL year round on our two grass greens.
Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & other social functions.
We are a small friendly club. www.ccbc.candyit.net
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 4456
Ashburton Bowls Club
NEW & ExPErIENcED BOWLErs INvITED TO JOIN
1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton
Phone Peter . . . . . . . . . 9802 1660 or David 9560 9598
Bennettswood Bowling Club
cOME AND JOIN Us
179 Station St, Burwood.
Regular Open Days.
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4373
St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall
1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South (Melway 61 C3)
PLAygrOUP
10–11.45am Mondays. Contact Margaret Ashby .. ..9808 5657
kINDErgArTEN
3-year-old - hursday, Friday
4-year-old – Monday, Tuesday Wednesday
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4495
Hartwell Occasional Care
Cnr Milverton and Highield Roads, Camberwell
Sessions: Tues, Wed, hurs, Friday mornings
3-year-old: Tue, Friday afternoons
Phone Ros or Jenny on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6622
St Matt’s Cats
A chrIsTIAN PLAygrOUP fOr cArErs AND TOTs
St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 334 High St Rd, Ashburton
hursday during school terms from 10.30am–12.30pm
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952
Children’s Activities
ThE BOx hILL cOMMUNITy ArTs cENTrE
We ofer a wide range of children’s after school programs
including drama, pottery, drawing and painting.
Phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au
Kids Club at St Thomas’
St homas’ Anglican Church, 44 Station Street, Burwood
Every hursday, 3.30–6.30pm, $5 per session, dinner included.
Suitable for primary school aged children up to Year 6.
For more information, contact Heather. . . . . 0416256485.
Centre for Child and Family Development
Camberwell
Director: Ruth Schmidt Neven
formerly Chief Psychotherapist Royal Children's Hospital
The Clinic offers:
•Under Fives Counselling
•Adolescent Counselling
•Parent/Family Consultation
•Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for
emotional, social and behavioural problems
Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates
Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422
www.childandfamily.com.au
Burwood Bulletin
June–August 2010
Community Notices
• Community & Special Interest Groups
Burwood Evening View Club
Voices, Interest, Education for Women
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the
Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill at 7.15pm, for
dinner and a guest speaker.
For more information call Helen Messer . . . . . .9889 9681
Camberwell & District National Seniors
NEW MEMBErs WELcOME.
Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library,
Cnr Cotham Rd and Civic Drive, Kew
10am on the 3rd hursday of each month.
Meet new friends and enjoy our interesting guest speakers with
refreshments. Cost $4. Enquiries: Don . . . . . . .9833 4514
Lions Club of Boroondara
A group of men and women of varying ages meet over a
friendly dinner the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm at
the Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.
Enjoy fellowship and discussion of community projects.
For further information contact Pauline . . . . . .9836 0541
Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch
Club rooms are at 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
We meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1.30pm. with very
good guest speakers. From May to November, soup and a
sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to the meeting.
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 5580
Kiwanis Club of Whitehorse
he Kiwanis Club of Whitehorse conducts dinner meetings
twice a month to organise its numerous community and social
functions.Guests are welcome, so if you care about your local community
and want to enjoy yourself, phone Brian Mates. . . . 9894 1257
Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills
(afectionately known as MASH)
A group of like-minded people “like you and me” serving our
local community. Regular Tuesday evening meetings held at the
Box Hill Institute.
For more details contact Jenny . . . . . . . . . 0407 689 777
3WBC: 94.1 FM
yOUr LOcAL cOMMUNITy rADIO sTATION
Dedicated to local community
Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc.
Tune in to 94.1FM 3WBC for the best locally based
information and music programs.
Free publicity for local non-profit organisations
Contact us for an on-air interview or to promote your
meetings, functions and activities.
We are always on the lookout for on-air presenters, sponsors
and program production assistance.
Become a sponsor/member/presenter/volunteer.
Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9285 4846, Fax 9285 4849
Email info@3wbc.org.au
PO Box 159, Box Hill 3128 or visit 3wbc.org.au
The Australian Shareholders Association
Wheelers Hill Library, cnr. Jells Rd & Ferntree Gully Rd,
Wheelers Hill.
he Monash Group meets from Feb–Nov on the 3rd Tuesday
of the month at 10am.
he Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), a not-forproit organisation, has been protecting and advancing the
rights of shareholders in Australian listed companies since
1960. With a focus on good company performance and
governance, the ASA has been successful in raising the standard
of corporate behaviour in Australia.
he ASA is also a strong campaigner for improving the
inancial knowledge of members and shareholders generally.
We provide access to value for money, independent education
seminars and workshops. Most meetings we have a guest
speaker, speaking on investment topics.
Visitors welcome. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 7166
Combined Probus Club of Burwood
Eley Park Community Hall, Eley Rd, Burwood. (Melway 61 H5)
New Members Always Welcome
Our very friendly club for male or female semi or full retirees,
meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9.45 am until
12 noon. We have monthly speakers, theatre trips, outings,
dine-outs and many special interest groups, amongst other
activities. Phone President Ken Lyons on 9830 6136.
We have easy parking and lots of fun, so give us a try!
National Seniors Australia
WhITEhOrsE BOx hILL BrANch
Meets at 1.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at he
Arbour Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill
Meetings include guest speaker, forum for concerns and
afternoon tea ($3 at the door).
Contact Ian Mathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 3131
Association of Independent Retirees
MELBOUrNE EAsTErN BrANch
he Association of Independent Retirees is an Australia-wide
voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for people who are
fully or partially self-funded in retirement.
he Melbourne Eastern Branch meets at 10am on the 1st
Friday of the month (except January) in the Senior Citizens
Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. here is a guest speaker at
each meeting. Visitors are welcome.
For details phone . . . . . . . . . . 9874 3143 or 9894 1989.
Association of Independent Retirees
MELBOUrNE sOUTh EAsT BrANch
Meets bi-monthly at the Mt Waverley Youth Centre
Membership is open to any retired person who is self-funded or
receives a partial government pension.
he Association is non-party political and is stafed by
volunteers. It is continually making submissions to Federal and
State governments on a range of issues afecting retirees who
fund their own retirement.
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 8050
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Community Notices
Education / Self Improvement
Women Freemasons
Have you ever wondered what Freemasons do or what
Freemasonry is about? Freemasonry is a very honorable
organisation that supports the community in many ways much
of the time behind the scenes, and can be categorized as a
charitable organisation which ofers personal development to
all its members.
he International Order of Co-Freemasonry is an organisation that
comprises of both men and women and ofers the opportunity to
participate in the ceremonial aspects of freemasonry.
Men and women are accepted as equal partners in the
International Order of Co-Freemasonry. To belong to the
organization does not require a prior association only a
willingness to contribute.
If you would like to ind out more on how you can become
part of an equal fraternity, contact Mrs Philippa Bailey,
Public Relations Oicer, Australian Federation,
International Order of Co-Freemasonry “Le Droit Humain”.
email: lephils@optusnet.com.au
• Dance
Scottish Country Dancing
vIsITOrs AND NEW MEMBErs ALWAys WELcOME
We meet every Tuesday evening from March to November
at St homas’ Hall, 107 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills
(cnr Beech St & Broughton Rd) (Melway 60 K2)
Just 4-5 minutes’ walk from No. 70 Tram route.
A beginners’ session is held from 7pm to 7.45pm. Following
a 15 minute tea break, a mixed session is held from 8pm to
10pm. A social dance night is held every 4th Tuesday.
Admission by donation, $5.
People can come alone, with a partner or in a group and of any
nationality with no, little or much dancing background.
Best to wear a pair of lat, soft shoes.
Enquiries to Ian or Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2546
Sunday afternoons, St homas’ Hall
107 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills (Melway 60 K2)
Admission $5.
For information on the forthcoming sessions
contact Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9878 2414
Dance for Fitness
Box Hill Community Arts Centre.
470 Station St, Box Hill
Mondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Have fun and get it at the same time! A low impact dance class
for those who are looking for an informal dance class or simply
don’t like the gym.
Enrolments essential. Please phone . . . . . . . . .9895 8888
or visit www.bhcac.com.au
Round Dancing
Learn to dance individual steps, then put them together to
dance round the room. 7.30pm every Friday at Forest Hill.
Singles, couples and seniors welcome. Phone Fiona, 9802 5087
www.home.vicnet.net.au/~wrag
Burwood Bulletin
ArE yOU INTErEsTED IN LEArNINg cOMPUTEr BAsIcs?
A peer training program for seniors- no experience required.
You will be matched with a peer trainer who will start with
absolute basics, teach you about word processing and about
using the Internet and email.
Training is free and can be held at a Boroondara library, in an
aged care facility or your home.
For information contact Ellen Caswell . . . . . . .9278 4674
or email Ellen.Caswell@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Broadband For Seniors
Samarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts a Broadband
for Seniors Kiosk – a joint initiative between the Federal
Government and NEC – for anyone over 50 years who is
interested in learning new technology to stay in touch with
friends and family. he kiosk is free of charge with volunteers
providing initial tutoring and then assistance as users become
more conident. he kiosk operates Tuesdays 10am to noon,
Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm and Saturdays 10am to
noon. Bookings are essential.
Call to make an appointment . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9885 0062
Power Talk International
PErsONAL DEvELOPMENT
POWERtalk International (formerly Toastmistresses) can help
you increase your self conidence in speaking efectively in
public, giving presentations as well as developing leadership
skills. Our club ofers a supportive and stimulating atmosphere
in which to grow. We meet at 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday in Balwyn. Visitors will be welcomed at our
friendly club. Enquiries to Margaret . . . . . . . .9857 7813
Glen Iris Toastmasters launch
Welsh Dance Classes
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Computer Savvy Seniors
June–August 2010
A new local Toastmasters club meets at the Glen Iris Uniting
Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris.
Improve your communication and leadership skills, whether
for work or social.
More info: Anna Vandenberg . . . . . . . . . . . .9839 4195
or Mike McNamara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 509048
Community Notices
Boroondara Toastmasters
Boroondara Toastmasters Club promotes conidence and
self-development through the medium of public speaking.
Meetings at Burwood Neighbourhood House,
1 Church St, Burwood (Melway 60 H6)
1st and 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.45pm
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 8061
Visit www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/
University of the Third Age
(U3A) hAWThOrN, A cOMMUNITy sELf-hELP OrgANIsATION
26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris (formerly Glen Iris Bowling Club)
he University of hird Age (U3A) Hawthorn is a community
self-help organisation, which provides a range of educational
and creative courses based in Boroondara for retired and semiretired people. here are no entry qualiication requirements,
no exams and no formal certiicates. Currently there are
approximately 90 courses and activities ofered over a broad
range of topics such as history, current afairs, modern
languages and science or practical skills such as jewellery
making, painting and Tai Chi. Courses are conducted during
the daytime, Monday to Friday. U3A Hawthorn supports itself
mainly through a low annual membership fee that entitles
members to attend as many activities as practical.
For more information on courses and enrolment,
phone 9821 0282, 10.30am–1.30pm weekdays,
or visit www.u3ahawthorn.org.au
Baha’i Community Of Booroondara
PO Box 32 East Kew, 3102
TrANqUILITy ZONE:
Every Sunday at 11am.
Venue: Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.
Spend some time to let go of the activities and demands of the
week and regain focus and strength for the new week to come.
Relect on inspirational and uplifting words accompanied with
beautiful and soothing music to relax the body, centre the mind
and refresh the spirit.
Admission is free and all are welcome. . . . . . . .9815 2020
SOUL FOOD
1st Sunday of each month at 10.30am.
Village Roadshow heatrette, Melbourne State Library,
Entry 3, LaTrobe St, (Parking available on LaTrobe Street)
An opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and
relect on diferent themes. Soul Food features music, audiovisual pieces and inspirational readings from various faiths:
indigenous, ancient and modern from the north, south, east
and west. Soul Food is a free community event open to all. We
invite you to take some time out and join us.
INfOrMATION NIghT - INTrODUcTION TO ThE BAhA’I fAITh
Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
Come along for a relaxing Friday evening. Learn more about
various aspects of the Baha’i Faith, an opportunity to ask
questions and browse the selection of books and gifts.
Admission is free and all are welcome . . . . . . . .9815 2020
• Floral Art / Gardening
Ashburton Floral Art Group
DEMONsTrATIONs, hELPfUL hINTs AND frIENDshIP
Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove, Ashburton
3rd Monday of the month at 12.30pm until November
Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session.
Contact Hazel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4462
Box Hill Floral Art Group
1st hursday of the month in the Whitehorse Room,
Box Hill Town Hall
Free classes at 11am and demonstrations by leading loral
designers at 1pm
gArDEN grOUP
3rd Tuesday at 10am
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 6080
Camellia Victoria
Camellia Victoria Inc meets on the second Wednesday of the
month from March to November at 8pm in the East Burwood
Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd,
East Burwood. Visit www.camelliasvic.org.au
Waverley Garden Club Floral Art Group
Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7.45pm
Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley
fLOrAL WOrkshOPs
Come and enjoy a free demonstration by a leading loral art
designer. Join us at our regular workshop and gain experience
to make your own arrangements.
Prospective new members are always welcome.
For further information please contact
Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9560 4804
Maree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9887 2074
Waverley Garden Club
Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley
Come to our meetings and enjoy guest speakers, trading table
and a friendly atmosphere.
We meet at 8pm on the 1st Friday of the month.
For further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3507
Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburn
he club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm.
Call Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 6448
Camberwell Morning Garden Club
‘Chambly’, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.
Meets on the 2nd hursday of every month, between 10am
and 12noon for fellowship, morning tea and to hear expert
speakers on a range of topics about gardening.
Membership is open to all and involves an annual subscription
of $10.
he club also organises interesting day trips during the year,
including a Christmas outing to Montsalvat in December.
For further details, call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9884 9060.
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Community Notices
• Friendship and Activity Groups
Ashburton Support Services
grEAT WAys fOr OvEr 50s TO ENJOy ThEIr DAy
296 High St, Ashburton
Ballroom Dancing
Classes are held every Tuesday, 10am–11am. Cost $4.
You don’t need a partner, just come along and meet new friends.
Cards & Board Games
Are you interested in playing cards?
On Tuesday at 1.30pm we have the card game Bolivia in
action, but if you would like to play Solo or another card game
please contact Jenni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 3815
A charge of $2 applies, afternoon tea included.
Excursions
Sit back and let someone else do the driving. Our bus
excursions run twice weekly.
All enquiries to Jenni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 3815
Burwood Country Women’s Association
Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church Street, Burwood.
For information call Hon. Sec, Julie Weaver. . . . .9808 4069
Camberwell Senior Citizens
405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.
For information phone the club Mon & hurs on 9882 6947
or Debbie Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3019
Life Activities Club, Balwyn
General meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of
June, August, October and December at the Baptist Church
Hall, 136 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn.
A social club and meeting place for active people in retirement
that ofers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of
interesting and enjoyable activities.
For information contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9857 7128
Burwood Community Centre
cOMPANy AND ENTErTAINMENT IN A cArINg ATMOsPhErE
Burwood Uniting Church,
Cnr Warrigal Rd and Hyslop St, Burwood
We are open from 1.30pm till 3.30pm every Wednesday.
All Welcome
For information contact Dorothy horpe . . . . .9808 2200
Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre
47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley
Open to senior citizens over the age of 55.
Operates each weekday, except Fridays.
Activities include carpet bowls, cards (Solo and 500), craft,
table tennis, snooker and scrabble.
Outings are arranged monthly.
Our comfortable clubrooms are open from 9.30am–3pm.
Drop in or call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 7003
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Boroondara Life Activities Club
he club meets at the Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St,
Camberwell.
Monday: table tennis, swimming, card games (Solo), billiards
Tuesday: card games (Bolivia)
Wednesday: golf, luncheon (1st of the month)
hursday: table tennis, scrabble (1st and 3rd of the month)
Friday: dancing, day trips
Every six weeks: Dine Out.
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 7458 or 9836 8027
Golden Wattle Day Club
At East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve, East Malvern
Every hursday at 10am. Cost $2
Everyone welcome.
Light excercises, games, outings and meeting new friends.
Contact Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 4994
lanyon Partners
Chartered Accountants
Level 1, 971 Burke Road
Camberwell Vic 3124
P 03 9861 6100
F 03 8678 3997
PO Box 8161
Camberwell North Vic 3124
www.lanyonpartners.com.au
Community Notices
• Health and Support Groups
War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association
BURWOOD BRANCH
Our group meets at 1pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month
in the RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts, Burwood.
We have a variety of speakers, demonstrations and outings.
Contact helma Dalrymple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 5568
or Noni Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7458
Box Hill Senior Citizen’s Club Inc.
Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill
Monday: Gentle exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm, ($3
per book)
Tuesday: Chinese MahJong
Wednesday: snooker, Chinese MahJong
hursday: snooker
Friday: cards, snooker, concert or speakers (cost $3)
Lunch in the dining room Monday – Friday at 12noon
Annual Subscription: $8
Enquiries: Hon. Sec. Shirley Crossley. . . . . . . .9890 4979
Nieuw Holland Social Club
fOr DUTch sPEAkINg PErsONs AND ThEIr PArTNErs
A group for 50+ meets every hursday morning in the
Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, “he Pines”, at Central Rd,
Blackburn
(A few minutes from the station.)
Weekly meetings 9.30am-1.15pm
For more information phone Inge Van Hoek . . .9877 1523
Burwood Evening VIEW Club
vOIcE, INTErEsTs AND EDUcATION Of WOMEN
Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Box
Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill South, for dinner and
a guest speaker.
Come along and meet new friends and enjoy our interesting
speakers. Visitors welcome.
For more information call heresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867
Home League (Women’s Group)
ThE sALvATION ArMy cAMBErWELL cOrPs
7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell (Melway 59 K3)
We invite you to Home League which is an oasis in the middle
of the week for women of all ages. As life continues to race by,
the group ofers enlightenment and encouragement to each
other, while at the same time teaching us and leading us to
search for the deeper meaning of life.
Our meetings are varied with speakers, bus trips, brunches and
musical mornings, all with the aim of giving us a good quality
of life. As a branch of the Salvation Army, we ofer something
more than most groups– faith and hope in a practical way.
hursday morning tea is from 10am, meeting at 10.30am
Cost: $1 a week, to cover most activities and morning tea.
Contact Jane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 451 228
he Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 2468
OverEaters Anonymous
DO yOU hAvE A PrOBLEM WITh fOOD?
Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater
Way (Melway 82 A1)
Overeaters Anonymous meets each Saturday, 8.30am–10am
Meetings are free and there are NO weigh-ins.
For more information . . . . . . . 5986 2768 or 9874 5527
Parkinson’s Victoria Inc.
cAMBErWELL sUPPOrT grOUP
Meets at 10am on the last Monday of each month at St Mark’s
Church Hall, corner Burke & Canterbury Rds, Camberwell.
For information contact Ruth Harrop . . . . . . .9889 3499
Require Adult Day Care?
DAy cArE cENTrE fOr DEMENTIA sUffErErs
Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton
Dementia is a term used to describe an illness which can afect
a person’s memory, intellect and personality. We ofer:
• Professional care and encouragement
• An interesting variety of activities.
Enquiries to the manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 6426
Obsessive Compulsive & Anxiety Disorders
Foundation of Victoria Inc.
Support Groups for suferers of Obsessive Compulsive, Panic,
Social Anxiety Disorder and other anxiety disorders, along with
their family or friends.
1st & 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.30pm at
Peppercorn Club, 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
(next to the library).
Further details, phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9886 9377
Al-Anon
sUPPOrT grOUP fOr fAMILy AND frIENDs Of ALcOhOLIcs
Meets Monday mornings at 10.30 (including public holidays)
in the hall at the rear of Wesley Uniting Church on the corner
of Station and Oxford Strees, Box Hill.
PADA
PANIc & ANxIETy DIsOrDErs AssOcIATION vIcTOrIA
PADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Treatment Centre. Individual and group counselling for
all anxiety disorders is provided by experienced and caring
psychologists. Specialist child psychologists are available for
children and young people.
For a free information brochure or for further information,
please ring PADA on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7355
Warm Water Exercise Classes
MULgrAvE–MONAsh sELf hELP grOUP
Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East
Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group holds warm water exercise
classes under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist.
Presently there are three classes each Monday and hursday
evening. For further information phone . . . . . . 98014758
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Community Notices
• Health and Support Groups
Personal Helpers and Mentors Program
Level 1 / 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley
PHAMS Monash provides community-based outreach support
for people who are living with a mental illness and reside in the
City of Monash. he program is delivered by Prahran Mission
and aims to build on people’s existing strengths and increase
personal capacity and self reliance, in areas such as:
•
maintaining or acquiring independent living skills
•
help with accessing transport
•
support to access other local services
•
support to access community activities and courses.
Agencies and GPs or other services are welcome to refer
people and interested people are also encouraged to self refer.
he program is free, open-ended and sets goals to measure
aspirations with outcomes.
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 1846
Kara House Outreach Service
Kara House is a Domestic Violence Support Agency
providing support to women and women with children,
experiencing domestic violence.
Kara House also provides specialised support to women from
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
For assistance please phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9877 9711
Volunteer!
What better way
to spend the day?
People who volunteer give their
valuable time, energy and expertise to
assist non-profit organisations to provide
community services for a few hours a
week, fortnight or month.
People choose to volunteer for many
reasons; to meet people, have fun, try
something new, gain experience, practise
English, or to become more involved in
their local community.
For more information, call
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre
9882 5860
or email: bvrc@boroondara.vic.gov.au
or visit our website: www.bvrc.org.au
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Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally
(T.O.W.N.) Club
LOW cOsT sUPPOrTIvE cLUB TO AssIsT yOU TO LOsE WEIghT
T.O.W.N. Clubs Victoria. Established 40 years. 130 clubs
state-wide
A not for proit organisation. he very friendly Blackburn
Club meets Monday mornings 9.30 – 11.30 at Eley Park
Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Melway 61 H5)
Contact Leoni Frew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 5044
Cancer Council Victoria - Relay For Life
cOMMITTEE MEMBErs NEEDED
Cancer Council Victoria is seeking members of the local
community to join the committee in organising our Relay
For Life event in Hawthorn. he committee meets regularly
throughout the year to plan the event including facilities,
entertainment and administration.
For more information please contact Amy on 9635 5378 or
amy.mckee@cancervic.org.au
Healthy Bones Group
ThE sOUTh EAsT MELBOUrNE OsTEOPOrOsIs sUPPOrT grOUP
We ofer information and support through newsletters and
meetings every second month.
Even if you can’t attend a meeting (held at Mt Waverley Youth
Centre) you can be involved by registering for the newsletter.
For information on this friendly and informative group,
ring Carole on 95688727 or email: bonesgroup@hotmail.com,
Boroondara Lupus Support Group
Balwyn Library meeting room, 2nd Wednesday each month at
1.30pm
his group is for people living with Lupus and associated
auto-immune conditions.It also welcomes their family support
members and friends into the group.
here are regular guest speakers and the group provides
information support and seminars for our members.
Arthritis Victoria (which is the oicial organisation for Lupus
Victoria) also provides ongoing advice support and speakers.
he meetings are free and afternoon tea is provided.
For further information please contact:
Maggie Kandi on 9817 2316 or maggiekandi@mail.com
Or Clare Hopkins on 9809 4998 or clarehopkins@dodo.com.au
Community Notices
• Music Groups
Seniors Register
MONAsh vOLUNTEEr rEsOUrcE cENTrE
A Seniors Register, which is a joint initiative between Monash
Volunteer Resource Centre, the City of Monash and the
Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley police, has commenced in the
Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley areas.
Contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre. . . 9562 0414
Tai Chi Classes
At Ashburton Support Services. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis,
Advanced Group, Intermediate Group, Beginners Group for
Arthritis. $4 per session. For details call Jenni . . .9885 3815
Health Promotion Unit
MAssAgE sErvIcE AT BOx hILL hOsPITAL
We ofer trained massage therapist services at reduced costs.
1 hour $50 ($45 conc.); ½ hour $35 ($30 conc.);
Workcover $44–$80 (initial consultation),
$10–$30 (standard consultation).
NEED hELP TO gIvE UP sMOkINg?
Our trained facilitators conduct Tobacco Free Clinics at both
Box Hill & Maroondah Hospitals for those that would like to
give up smoking. Our small one-of fee is dependant on income.
Treble Tones
EsTABLIshED LADIEs chOIr sEEks NEW MEMBErs
Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing
the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wednesday
mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do.
Contact musical director Lorraine Pollard. . . . 9802 9239
Bentleigh Organ Club
East Bentleigh Sporting & Recreation Club,
62 Mackie Rd, East Bentleigh
Meets1st Monday of each month at 8pm
Admission fees - $3 members, $6 non-members
Annual membership - $11. Visitors always welcome.
Contact Jenny and Clif Restarick . . . . . . . . . .9528 2539
Sing Australia Choir
Camberwell Baptist Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Wills St,
Camberwell Junction.
Sing Australia Choir is a community-based choir. Rehearsals
are on Tuesday mornings from 10am-noon. Cost: $6, plus
membership. No auditions, just singing fun.
Further info: Wendy 9886 9405 or www.singaustralia.com.au
hEALTh fOr LIfE cOUrsEs
All courses are conducted by qualiied professionals. Over
the next few months courses commencing include:
Reducing Road Rage, Massage Courses, Sleep Solutions,
Anxiety Management and Anger Management
We have ongoing courses in:
Gentle Exercise for Seniors, Yoga, Walking Group.
Cost varies from course to course.
For more than 20 years, the Health Promotion Unit at Box
Hill Hospital has ofered the “Health for Life” course program
to the community. Our quality courses are afordable and aim
to support people in managing their health and well being.
For further information please visit the website at:
www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml
Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9895 4947
Falls Prevention Program
rEADy, sTEADy, gO!
Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St, Ashburton
An evidence based program combining exercise and education
with the aim of reducing your risk of falling. Program includes
professional speakers, (GP, Physiotherapist, OT, Dietician,
Vision specialist, Specialist nurse and Podiatrist).
For more information please call Fay . . . . . . . .9885 3815
Men’s Group
Oakleigh City Band
A brass band in the City of Monash
Players of all ages and experience welcome.
Instruments and tuition available.
Phone Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 9624
Box Hill Community Arts Centre Community Choir
470 Station St, Box Hill
Our choir continues to meet on a Sunday afternoon from
2 – 4pm in our lovely Arbour hall.
Members of the choir require no singing experience – just a
desire to sing as part of a community choir. Enjoy the casual
atmosphere, variety of songs and a cup of tea!
Enrolments essential. $54 per term.
Please phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au
• History Groups
Burwood History Group
Meet at the former Burwood State School,
172 Burwood Hwy, Burwood.
First Wednesday of each month at 1.30 pm
A book on the history of the Burwood State School is
available for $10 from the Group.
For more information contact Valma Fell . . . . .9808 5482
A Men’S SuPPORt GROuP
Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at Camcare in
Camberwell. Men’s Groups encourage men of all kinds and
ages to discuss issues such as relationships, fathering, personal
growth, work stress and health in supportive, conidential and
friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation.
For further information or to register interest, please contact
Des 0402 522 261 or email camensgp@yahoo.com.au
Waverley Historical Society Incorporated
If you have a question about the history of the Waverley area,
you are welcome to visit our rooms in Mt Waverley on a
Wednesday afternoon.
For information about meetings and membership,
phone the secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9544 8792
Email: whs@kepl.com.au or visit www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic
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Community Centres & Activities
Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
(ANLC)
49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton (opposite Alamein Station)
We ofer a wide range of adult education and leisure classes as
well as friendship and community support services.
* hese classes are ACFE funded
ADULT LITErAcy*
We ofer Basic Literacy for English speakers and Adult Literacy
through Computers.
ENgLIsh As A sEcOND LANgUAgE*
Learn and improve your English skills. We ofer classes from
Monday to Friday both morning and afternoon.
hese classes utilise the Certiicate for General Education for
Adults (CGEA).
WOrkPLAcE skILLs AND TEchNOLOgy*
his is a great course for people wanting to enter or return
to work or wanting to volunteer in a workplace. his is a
nationally accredited qualiication (Cert 1 in Vocational
Preparation).
cOMPUTEr TrAININg*
Introduction to Computers classes run for 20 weeks.
A range of fee for service classes are ofered including
Computer Conidence for Mature Adults, Internet Workshops,
Powerpoint, Computers and Your Camera and MYOB.
hOrTIcULTUrE cOUrsE
Learn how to identify and grow plants in this course.
LEIsUrE cLAssEs
Yoga, Art, Walking Group, Mosaics, Pilates, Beaded Craft,
Gentle Exercise to Music, Discussion Group, Garden Club.
cOMMUNITy sUPPOrT sErvIcEs
Dial a Bus Shopping Service, Wednesday Club – Never Too
Old to Learn, Bus Trips – fortnightly, Community Bus for
Hire, Community Garden, Drop in Lounge, Community
Lunches, Room Hire, Tool Library and Men’s Shed.
A detailed program of our activities is available– call in at the
Centre or contact Mim Markovic . . . . . . . . . .9885 9162
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House
47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South
WEEkDAys
Exercises with weights, painting, cards, individual computer
classes, Ebay workshop, gardening, English as a second
language, Spanish, craft, jewellery making, childcare, Friday
morning playgroup, Italian and three-year-old kinder groups.
WEEkNIghTs
Pilates, exercises with weights, Spanish, Italian, watercolour,
EBay workshop, belly dancing, folk art and bookclub.
WEEkENDs
Latin dancing, pilates, Bollywood dancing, writers group,
mothers and daughters group and Sunday walk.
New programs each term. Closed school holidays.
Please contact manager, Geraldine Farrell, for more details!
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . 9898 8270, Fax 9897 1893
Email: bhsnh@netspace.net.au
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Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre
34 Amaroo St, Chadstone
Our centre has a wide range of programs on ofer that include
Kids Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or
2, Community Lunch, Family Violence Support Group,
Occasional Child Care, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group,
ESL, Ballroom Dancing, Creative Writing, Homework Support
Group and much more. Programs will be mailed out on
request. Our premises are wheelchair friendly and we welcome
all people, with no exceptions.
We also ofer the services of a Justice of the Peace.
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2624 or 9807 0570
Bowen Street Community Centre
102 Bowen St, Camberwell
WE OffEr DAy AND EvENINg cOUrsEs fOr ADULTs AND chILDrEN
Playgroups and childcare throughout the week.
For details and enrolments please ring the oice on 9889 0791,
email us at enquiries@bowenstreet.org.au
or check out our website www.bowenstreet.org.au
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
470 Station St, Box Hill
We ofer a range of art and lifestyle courses for adults and
children at low cost.
Classes include: Introduction to Drawing, Acrylics and Oils
for Beginners, Fun and Functional Ceramics, Pot Luck Pottery,
Dance for Fitness, Hatha Yoga, Community Choir and more.
he centre also has a beautiful art gallery with an extensive
art program, showcasing the work of our many regular users
as well as the City of Whitehorse collection and special
exhibitions throughout the year.
Bennettswood Neighbourhood House
7 Greenwood St, Burwood
Come along anytime Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, and take a
look at what is happening at your Neighbourhood House.
LOW cOsT cOUrsEs AND AcTIvITIEs.
Library Day (Read & Borrow), Lunch ‘n’ More, Mah-jong,
Parent/Child Groups, Solo, Social Events, heatre Outings
Art & Craft
Balloonology Workshops, Beaded Jewellery, Community Craft
Group, Craft Group for Uninished Projects, Drawing &
Watercolour Painting, Felting Workshops, Leadlight, Stamping
& Card Making
Music & Dance
English Country Dancing, Harp Group & Tuition, Music for
Tinies, Singing Tuition in Group or Individual
Health & Wellbeing
Gentle Exercises to Music, Massage, Seniors on the Move,
Strength Training, Walking, Yoga
Skills
Asian Cooking Demonstrations, Computer & Internet Tuition
and Use
Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 0234
Email: be24584@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/
BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
1 Church Street, Burwood 3125
!!!!!!!So much under one roof/something for all
Melways 60 H6 Tram 75 Bus 903 (off Warrigal Road)
Come along any time Mon-Fri 10am – 3pm and see what is happening
at your local Neighbourhood House
Term 3 - Short Courses/Activities
12 July – 17 Sept
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Bookings essential Qualified Instructors.
Pilates – A very popular way to develop core strength and stability. Pilates helps improve posture,
flexibility and strength, Mon 6.30pm
Yoga – Hatha Yoga, this will help with fitness, flexibility and
relaxation. am/pm Massage – Relaxation Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Indian Head Massage,
Reflexology – pressure point massage. Free Meditation- am/pm Happiness Club – it’s so healthy to laugh!
Strength Training – Fight osteoporosis, high blood pressure, avoid falls, diabetes, develop strong
bones - Tue/Thurs 10.00am and Wed 6.30pm Tai Chi Improve coordination, Thurs 11.30am –
12.30pm
New “Balance” for Seniors Class, maintain your balance to avoid trips or falls. Simple
techniques to follow. Good balance is healthy - Tuesdays 11.30am
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Computers
FREE Internet Access for the Local Community
Yes, Free! Check your emails, job search, family history, contact family.
Please book your time at the office
Ongoing Classes Individual & affordable classes, small lab of 5 Ring the office for details
Beginners, Word, Excel, Intro to MYOB & QUICK BOOKS, MYOB payroll, Power Point, Internet/email
Workshops in: SKYPE (phone over the computer), Mobile phone, Twitter, Facebook, Defragging your computer
How to Buy and Sell on eBay, Budgeting
Day & Evening classes available only $10 hour
COMMUNITY SUPPORT Boroondara Toastmasters. Ladies Social Group, Lone Parents group.
Cancer Support Group. WOMEN’S WELLNESS GROUP – Last Sat in Month MS Support group, 1.00 pm.
Happiness Club 7pm 1st Wed in month. Wed. Men’s Club. Fax, shredding & Photo copying
Venue Hire-small parties.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Community Bus Trips from $12
Please book to ensure your seat on the bus!
Enjoy social outings to different venues, leaving from the House/Centre at 10am sharp 3rd Thurs in month.
Up & coming trips- William Ricketts Sanctuary, Ripponlea Mansion, Memorial Cross at Macedon.
Join the Burwood Girls Social Group-go on outings - movies, chat over a coffee or lunch at “our house”
Coffee & Cake Mornings - Guest Speakers! Diabetes Talks, Free Hearing Tests Gold coin donation
Creative Writing
Tuesday 7 – 9.00pm, Wednesday 1 – 3.00pm
Wednesdays 10.00am – 1.00pm , SCRABBLE Wed 10 – 1.00pm
Tutor assisted sessions
Craft Workers Social Group
Other ACTIVITIES
Armchair Movies, Book Club – day & evening Members req. Community Roast Lunches
Garden Club, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Ikebana, Mandala, easy Cooking.
Information & Bookings PH:
9808 6292
ESL Lessons
. 4 wks
Free
Office Hours 10.00 am – 3.00pm or leave us a message!
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Community Centres
Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
171 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury
Contact us for a detailed program guide and further
information 9am-3pm, Mon, Tue, hur and 9am-1pm Wed
and Fri. Below is a sample of our program. We welcome all
your enquiries and interest.
Italian and French Language classes. Most levels catered for
including Italian for beginners and VCE French conversation.
Phone for time, dates and costs.
Occasional Childcare. Weekday mornings, three and four hour
sessions for children three months to school age. Competitive
fees, generous discounts for siblings and concession holders.
Term bookings and casual bookings available.
Structured Playgroups. Structured fun activities for children
with art, music and constructive play. A great opportunity for
parents to meet others. 9.30am-11.30am Monday, Tuesday,
Friday and 9.45am-11.45am Wednesdays. Cost: $68 per term,
$44 for second child (no charge for babies).
Learn how to have a productive day every day. Cost: $26
Writing Dialogue. 9.30am–1.30pm, hursday 8 July.
An intensive course in creative dialogue in iction. Cost: $30
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9830 4214
Email: admin@canterburynh.org.au
www.canterburynh.org.au
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc
157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills
SHNC urgently needs volunteers
Work on reception, lead walking group, create lyers on
computer and deliver the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News
Bulletin every two months.
Physical Fitness–Will help you to maintain a high quality of
life by focusing on core strength, lexibility, bone density and
endurance. Suitable for under 60s.
Upholstery–Learn to make new items or repair old ones. Also
available are bed head and foot stool making classes. Suitable
for beginners and advanced students.
Call us for our latest program
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2467
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 8906
Email: info@surreyhillsnc.org.au www.surreyhillsnc.org.au
Waverley Community Learning Centre
5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley
cLAssEs INcLUDE:
Art, Creative Writing, CPR and First Aid
English for migrants, Introduction to Computers
Spanish, French and German, Pottery - Adult and Children’s
Literature Studies, Digital Photography, Dressmaking, Crochet,
Mosaics, Calligraphy
Gentle Exercise, Strength training, Pilates, Hatha Yoga
Groups - Walking, Cycling, Craft, Laughter, Community
Singing and lots more.
Oice Hours 9am–4pm, phone . . . . . . . . . .9807 6011
Email: waverley@vicnet.net.au
www.waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au
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Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer Alliance
Melbourne City Mission
OP shOP vOLUNTEErs UrgENTLy NEEDED!
ThE cOMMUNITy frIEND PrOgrAM
he Golden Opportunity Shop (located next to Ashburton
train station) raises money for programs and activities provided
by Ashburton Support Services (who ofer a range of support
services to frail, aged people and people with a disability). Your
involvement in the Opportunity Shop would help to promote
sales whilst at the same time providing a service of afordable
goods to the community.
Your support for just a day a week will make a tremendous
diference to the community and you’ll be surprised at how
much you’ll enjoy yourself as well.
cALLINg ALL MEALs ON WhEELs DrIvErs
Ashburton Support Services and the Marwal Centre (North
Balwyn) are each seeking volunteers to help deliver meals on
wheels. Meals on Wheels is a vital community service which
helps elderly people maintain their independence and remain
in their own homes by providing a nutritious meal, a friendly
chat and a way to monitor their well-being. You can volunteer
once a month, once a fortnight or once a week – you chose.
Own car required.
cAN yOU DrIvE A BUs?
Marwal Centre and Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning
Centre are each seeking a volunteer who can drive a minibus to
transport clients for centre-based activities or trips. he Marwal
Centre bus does not require an endorsed licence to drive, whilst
the Alamein Neighbourhood Centre one does.
For more information on any of the above roles or to explore
other ways you could help, please call Mira . . . .9885 3815
or email: volunteeralliance@ashburtonsupportservices com
Volunteers - The Vital Link
vOLUNTEErINg ENhANcEs yOUr LIfE AND IT’s fUN
You meet new people, you’re doing an important job and you
are making a diference. Find out more about volunteering,
contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc.
5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Phone . . . . . . . . .9562 0414
Safety House Association of Victoria
BEcOME A sAfETy hOUsE vOLUNTEEr
Wattle Park, St Benedict’s Safety House Committee
To become a Safety House Volunteer you’ll need to have an
adult at home (over 17) between the hours of 8am and 9am
and 3pm and 4pm on most school days. You will also need a
telephone.
Every time a Safety House is used the police are called.
All Safety House applications are vetted by the Victoria Police.
If you would like further information please phone Senior
Sergeant Alan Badrock, Committee Secretary . . .9888 8377
Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre
vOLUNTEEr DrIvErs
Volunteer drivers are being recruited to assist with various
community transport tasks.
If you live in the City of Whitehorse, there are opportunities
for you to help. Please phone. . . . . . . . . . . . .9870 7822
Volunteers are needed to donate a couple of hours a week to
spend with a person who has a disability and really needs a friend.
If this interests you, call the Program coordinators,
Shane or Tracie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9488 1203
MS Society Community Visitors Scheme
We would like to hear from volunteers who would appreciate
becoming a friend to an older isolated resident in an aged
nursing home by visiting on a fortnightly basis. Training and
support provided. Areas covered: Camberwell, Canterbury,
Balwyn, Ashburton, Surrey Hills, Kew, Hawthorn and Box
Hill. Please contact the program Coordinator,
Jackie Godhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9845 2753
jgoodhead@mssociety.com.au
Are you able to lend a hand?
ABLE AUsTrALIA sErvIcEs Is sEEkINg vOLUNTEErs
Activities include:
• Art, craft, cooking, gardening and music therapy programs.
• Recreation programs, fun days and social outings into the
community.
• Assisting people with sensory impairments and other
disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising or
accessing local shops or amenities.
• Support in fundraising, administration and events.
If you are willing and able to help support people with
deafblindness and other combined disabilities, Able Australia
ofers volunteer positions in many areas of creative and
professional interest.
Contact: Emely McCord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 225 369
or emely.mccord@ableaustralia.org.au
Seniors Register Volunteers
AssIsTINg sENIOr MEMBErs Of ThE cOMMUNITy TO fEEL sAfE
Would you like to volunteer with the Seniors Register?
he Seniors Register has commenced in the Mount Waverley
and Glen Waverley areas of the City of Monash.
Further details can be obtained by phoning
Monash Volunteer Resource Centre . . . . . . . .9562 0414
Alzheimer’s Australia
ThINkINg Of vOLUNTEErINg?
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn.
Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and
information about memory loss and dementia.
Training provided. For further information phone
Judith Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9815 7847
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Markets, Community Shopping
Treasures @ Trinity
hird Saturday of the month 10am–1pm.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
177 Union Road (Cnr Montrose Street), Surrey Hills
An indoor monthly boutique craft market and sausage
sizzle. Handmade (or home grown) items: home accessories,
embroidered and smocked craft, jewellery, baby goods, cards,
cakes and Butterield Farm produce, wine, and a large range of
plants and lots more. Also Treasure’s Tearoom serving espresso
cofee and Devonshire tea and featuring Ivor on piano.
Friendly atmosphere. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . 9808 0323.
• Community Shopping
Benlion Op-Shop
192 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills. All funds go to the community.
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 9559
Amaroo Op-Shop
Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone
For information contact, Joan Garde . . . . . . . .9807 0570
Opportunity Shop
Hawthorn Craft Market
First Sunday of the month 10am–3pm.
Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd (parking at rear)
Enjoy the ambience of the beautiful Hawthorn Town Hall and
browse among 100 stalls of hand crafted original goods. he
Hawthorn Craft Market ofers a unique selection of original
handcrafted wares including quality jewellery, designer clothes,
children’s and baby wear, toys, fresh produce and much more!
Entry is free. Spoil yourself at Melbourne’s best makers’ market.
Have you discovered the Golden Opportunity Shop yet? It’s
just by Ashburton Station.
You can shop to your heart’s content knowing that all you
spend will go directly to the Ashburton Support Services.
hese services include Meals on Wheels, and many social
events. So come on, Shop at the Op!
Friends of Same
ThE sAME cOffEE PrOJEcT (EAsT TIMOr)
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Community Market
Second Saturday of the month (except Jan) 9am–1pm
157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills & 1 Bedford Ave
Craft stalls, fresh vegetables, plants, books, gifts, cards,
babywear, car boot sales. Devonshire teas, light lunch, tea,
cofee. Stalls available. Why not catch up with your friends and
enjoy morning tea in the friendly atmosphere of our monthly
market? For further details phone . . . . . . . . . .9890 2467
• Farmers’ Markets
Boroondara Farmers’ Market
hird Saturday of the month 8am–1pm
Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn
Taste and purchase fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables,
gourmet spreads, antipasto, new season olive oil, gourmet jams,
sourdough breads, pate, cheese, organic meat, chocolate coated
and plain licorice and more. he produce comes fresh from all
over Victoria and is sold from 60 stalls.
Entry is a $2 donation from adults, which funds local
community projects. Phone Elisa Grassa . . . . . .9278 4814
Whitehorse Farmers’ Market
second Sunday of the month 8am–1pm
Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
Fresh produce from farm straight to you. Proceeds from market
are used by the Rotary clubs for community projects in the
City of Whitehorse. Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9539 2443
Ashwood Farmer’s Market
hird Sunday of every month
Ashwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood
$2, children free. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music
throughout the day. Fresh vegetable, cheese, meat deli foods,
plants and much more.
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Friends of Same (pronounced sah-may) is a community based
group which funds vital development work in East Timor.
We sell delicious Timorese blended cofee, which is the main
fundraising source for our development projects.
Friends of Same cofee is available at a number of outlets in
Boroondara – a full list of retailers can be found on our website
www.friendsofsame.org. he cofee is also available at Council
customer service outlets in Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew.
Friends of Same are based at Hawthorn Community House
(32 Henry St Hawthorn) and welcome new members,
volunteers and mailing list subscribers. Donations over $2 are
tax deductable. For more information . . . . . . .9819 2629
www.friendsofsame.org or email friendsofsame@netspace.net.au
The House Of Books
508 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham
(Next door to St John’s School & Church)
he House is a not-for-proit organisation stafed by volunteers
with all books being donated. Funds raised are returned to
various local community services including St Vincent de Paul
and families with special needs. Average prices $1–2.
Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm
Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9874 2389
The Salvation Army Thrift Shop
401-403 High Street, Ashburton (near corner Warrigal Rd).
8.30am–4.30pm Mon–Fri and 9am–1pm Saturdays
We are in the Ashwood shopping centre and are run by he
Salvation Army Camberwell; proits from the shop go back
into the local community of Ashburton. Phone 9885 4965
We are in need of more volunteers to help at the shop. If you are
interested, please call in and see Helen or Chris.
Please leave donations at the shop during business hours only,
at the rear entrance (Poulter Street car park)
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Arts & Entertainment
• Music
• Theatre
Surrey Music Café
The Camberwell Film Society
Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill
Admission $16
Wine & Cheese, Coffee & Cake available from 7.30pm
25th June: Belle Musette
A trip to a 40’s Parisian Jazz club presenting authentic Chanson
and Musettes www.myspace.com/bellemusette
30th July: Jeremy Woolhouse, Lucas Michailidis and Ben
Robertson present a world of rich harmony and soaring
melody, “Intricate lines woven into a contrapuntal net which is
cast over the audience” www.myspace.com/jeremywoolhouse
27th August: Diana Clark Trio
Award winning singer-songwriter Diana Clark, launches her
new trio CD recording - featuring master guitarist, Doug de
Vries. www.dianaclark.com.au
Tickets available through Whitehorse Ticket Oice 9262 6555
10am–4pm or online at www.surreymusic.com
Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Grove,
Camberwell. Melway 59 J1. (he street behind Target)
Camberwell Chorale
Hawthorn Town Hall, Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.
Sunday July 18, 2.30pm
Camberwell Chorale, together with the Camerata Orchestra
and guest soloists, present Beethoven’s Mass in C, and
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’.
Tickets $30/$25.
Ph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9561 2531
www.camberwellchorale.org.au
INvITATION TO NEW MEMBErs
Joining a ilm society is often the irst step towards a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the complex art of the
cinema. he Camberwell Film Society Inc. meets on the third
Wednesday of each month from February to November (second
Wednesday in December). Screening starts at 7.30pm.
All enquiries to the Secretary, Bill Kerr, PO Box 142, Parkville,
3052 or phone 9347 6969 to talk with Bill.
Enquiries are always welcome.
Four Funerals in One Day
Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Wednesday July 14, 7pm.
A play by Alan Hopgood in collaboration with Molly Carlile
Starring Alan Hopgood, Margot Knight, Jenny Seedsman &
Michelle Hall
A young palliative care nurse encounters her irst patient
requesting euthanasia. Her request for advice from her elders
reveals an interesting twist. Refreshments included.
Tickets $8, no conc. Ph 9262 6555 10am-4.30pm Mon to Fri
Email: tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Online: www.whitehorsecentre.com.au
Presented by Uniting Aged Care and Bay Street Productions.
A discussion forum will follow the play.
Concerts at the Junction
Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
(between Camberwell Junction and the Civic Centre)
We are a non-proit organisation, dedicated to presenting an
exciting array of classical music performed by national and
international artists of the highest calibre.
14 September, 10.30am: Duo Chamber Melange
Ivana Tomaskova, violin, Tamara Smolyar, piano
An invitation to the fascinating world of captivating European
music. he long established partnership of eminent musicians,
Ivana Tomaskova and Tamara Smolyar brings an unforgettable
lavour in a bouquet of chamber works by Mozart,
Rachmaninov and Franck.
9 October, 7.30pm: An Alchemy of Sound
Melbourne Guitar Quartet. Join the highly acclaimed
Melbourne Guitar Quartet after their nation-wide tour and
the release of their latest CD in an engaging concert featuring
works by Bach, Vivaldi, William Walton and Nigel Westlake,
arranged by members of the quartet.
For more information.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9889 2363 or 9882 4560
Email mscamberwell@gmail.com
Website: www.home.vicnet.net.au/~music/
FUN ~ FITNESS ~ SOCIAL ~ CREATIVE
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Funk, Contemporary,
Musical Theatre, Creative Drama
Adult classes in Pilates, Ballet, Jazz and Tap
& Creative Kids Integrated Arts
(catering for special educational needs)
13-15 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood
(next to Parkhill Primary and Ashwood
Memorial Kindergarten)
Email: info@bdcdance.com.au Ph 9888 3354
Principal since 1994 Joanne Watt
BA Dance, GradDipMovement&Dance,
DipDanceTeaching & Management
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