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to the spring edition of From the Sideline.

Leisure Services has had a staff change with Andrew Mitchell moving into a new role in Council for 12 months.  Gail Morgan has been appointed as the Leisure Services Co-ordinator, commencing 21 November until October 2012.

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Council News
 
Pavilion Openings
Over the last couple of months Council has conducted pavilion openings at South Camberwell Tennis Club, Boroondara Netball Centre and the Eric Raven Reserve. Each of these facilities has undergone substantial redevelopment, providing improved sporting facilities to our community.


Council Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopments
Kew Recreation Centre redevelopement had it's official opening with a family fun day on 23 October. The Centre's new and improved features include an expanded gym with more exercise equipment, new cardio room with electronic exercise equipment, an enlarged program room and new cafe.


Hawthorn Leisure and Aquatic Cenre will be closed from 3 January 2012, while Council builds a new centre. View an architectural flythrough of the redeveloped HALC provides a 3D animation virtual tour of what the redeveloped HALC is anticipated to look like upon completion Flythrough


Youth Roundtable Discussion Session
This is an opportunity for young people who live, work, recreate or study in Boroondara, to meet others and discuss openly about their city, their community, and their positions as young people within it. Please encourage youth at your club to attend and have their say. Free pizza provided.

When: Tue 29 Nov 4:30pm to 6pm
Where: Chandelier Room, Hawthorn Town Hall
For further information: 9835 7824 / zeenah.adam@boroondara.vic.gov.au or visit website

Tennis Review
Consultation on the Tennis Management and Coaching Review Discussion Paper has closed and we thank all clubs and coaches based on Council facilities for their feedback.  Council Officers in partnership with Tennis Victoria and Tennis Australia are considering the comments and feedback with the intention to develop a strategic response to the issues identified.  A more detailed project update will be provided to the clubs involved in the near future.


Needing trees pruned?
Council takes great pride in managing and maintaining its trees in a safe and sustainable manner and we trust that tenants will help us to keep our City looking beautiful.

Should tree works be required at your club or the surrounding area, permission must be obtained from Councils Parks and Gardens Department. Contack Karen who will arrange for Parks and Gardens to carry out an inspection and undertake any required tasks by either a suitably qualified contractor or council officers. Minor pruning to shrubs is the responsibility of tenants, but for trees works the club must contact council. Some trees are protected by our Tree Protection Local Law 1F, including significant trees and canopy trees which require a permit for pruning or removal.

If you are unsure, please check with Council before doing anything. Should you wish to submit a request please contact Karen Kwok

Council contact person - reminder
The City of Boroondara’s preferred position is to have only one contact at each club.  This contact person can be nominated by the club; however it is recommended that it be either the current serving secretary or president.

Responsibilities of the nominated club contact person include:

• To be a representative on behalf of your club to council
• To be the key contact and conduit through which all information between the club and council passes
• To pass on relevant information to committee members
• To email the Leisure Services Officer any relevant grant/ funding requests or submissions
• To notify Leisure Services of any proposals to undertake works, including fixed structures, building or facility works etc
• To complete annual council reporting requirements as per lease agreements (refer to column on right for further information)

Please ensure that you notify Leisure Services and update the Community Information System (CIS) should the contact person change following your AGM.
 

Sport and Recreation News

Two fantastic community sport initiatives...

TEM Hockey Club - cancer awareness round
In 2009, Toorak East Malvern (TEM) hockey club's family was rocked by cancer with two life members diagnosed with breast cancer.  To honour the life members and all of those touched by cancer they organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Round, which has become an annual event.

"We want to raise awareness and get a point across to our sporting community. Even though we are fit, we are active, and we are healthy, cancer touches us too." Nicky Pitcher

On Saturday the 27 August, the TEM cancer awareness round was dedicated to raising awareness of cancer in its various forms and to encourage men and women to ‘check here or there and be aware'. There were many things to buy, including key rings, wrist bands, t-shirts, famous boob-shaped cupcakes, and a barbeque. All proceeds were split between the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Well done to TEMS for such a fantastic initiative!

Camberwell Hockey Club's - synthetic surface recycled
Camberwell Hockey Club's old synthetic turf has been recycled!

One of Camberwell Hockey Club's players, Lynette, was on camp with some school students at the Blackwood Special School's Outdoor Education Camp. Guess where CHC's old pitch surface has ended up?! It has a new life as the surface at the Archery Centre.

Fantastic idea, very environmentally friendly!

 
New Equal Opportunity Act 2010
On 1 August 2011, the new Equal Opportunity Act 2010 came into force, affecting all employees and volunteers conducting paid and unpaid work across Victoria.  The new Victorian law about sexual harassment extends to include volunteers.  Organisations will now have a new responsibility under this law to make it clear to their volunteers that sexual harassment is not acceptable in any form.  This means that volunteers are protected from harassment, but also that volunteers must abide by the law and not sexually harass others.

To assist volunteers to understand their rights under the new Act, a short information pack is available: Volunteering Victoria

For further information about the new act: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission 
 

2011 Disability Sport and Recreation Festival
The 2011 Disability Sport and Recreation Festival is Victoria’s premier event for the disability sport and recreation sector, taking place at Federation Square on Friday 2 December 2011.

This year’s theme celebrates Diversity in Disability with a focus on people with disability from diverse backgrounds such as Indigenous Australians, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, women and those living in regional and rural areas.

The festival will include:

• The Annual Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards Breakfast
• Community Sport & Recreation exhibition.
• A range of ‘Come and Try’ accessible sport & recreation activities
• The Mini-Conference ‘Strengthening your team through diversity'
• The Corporate Wheelchair Basketball

For further information: DSR Festival     
 

Grants
 
Boroondara Annual Community Development Grants Program
Recipients of Boroondara's Annual Community Development Grants have been announced. Congratulations to the following clubs who were successful:

• Ashburton United Soccer Club - Community Fun Day 2012 and soccer goals and equipment
• Boroondara Eagles Football Club - Equipment for under 9 skill development squads
• Camberwell Lacrosse Club - Upgrade of goals and training nets
• Camberwell Petanque Club - Equipment to improve player conditions and facilities
• Disability Sport and Recreation - Wheelchair rugby and basketball training
• Hawthorn Malvern Hockey Centre - Community scoreboard for H2 pitch
• Swinburne Soccer Club - Soccer equipment and uniforms

For a full list of recipents: City of Boroondara 


Community Facility Funding Program
The CFFP helps to build, upgrade and develop community sport and recreation facilities throughout Victoria. The program focuses on increasing participation, ensuring access for all and actively encourages the collaboration of shared and multi-use facilities.

There are several streams of funding available under the CFFP:

• Minors Facilities maximum grant has increased from $60,000 to $100,000
• Major Facilities maximum grant has increased from $500,000 to $650,000

Council has already submitted applications for the 2011 submission. Clubs interested in submitting an expression of interest for the Minor Facilities category in 2012 should put it into their planning schedule and provide a proposal by March 2012. Please note that each year Council has a large number of projects to consider, which means competition for funds is very competitive.

For more information on grant guidelines and criteria visit the DPCD Grants website 


Active Clubs Grants are now open - VicHealth
VicHealth makes it easier for clubs by offering funding through Active Club Grants for sports injury prevention and management equipment, essential sporting equipment, volunteer and club training, and portable sun shade.
Grants of up to $2,500 per application are available for:

• Sports injury prevention and management equipment
• Essential sporting equipment/items
• Volunteer and club training
• Portable sun shade

Applications open: Monday 31 October 2011
Closes: 4pm, Thursday 8 December 2011

For more information: Active Club Grants

Local Sporting Champions Programs
To provide financial assistance for junior sportsmen and women towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting competition. Grants of $500 for successful individuals candidates and $3000 for successful team applications

Closes: 29 February 2011 (for this round of funding)

For more information: Local Sporting Champions Program  or email: juniorsport@ausport.gov.au


Microsoft Software Donations Available - DonorTec
Recent changes to the Microsoft software donations program have made nonprofit sport and recreational organisations eligible to receive Microsoft software donations through DonorTec. Now your sporting club can receive donated copies of popular software such as Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Windows 7. You can also access heavily discounted refurbished computers, discounted event management software, and other technology to make it easier for you to run your club. So if your club hasn't registered for DonorTec, register today!

For further information: DonorTec 
 

Club Development

Safe Partying & Cyber Safety - community Information and discussion evening
Parents, teachers, professionals, neighbours, community organisations (sports clubs) are invited to attend an evening presentation on safe partying and cyber safety. Hear how new changes in legislation will help keep teenagers safe this summer, and how these changes will impact you and your family/ club.

Following the presentation, an open discussion will be held where community members can share their views of the role of young people in Boroondara. The outcomes of the discussion will contribute to a number of forums for young people to be held in April 2012. Refreshments Provided.

When: Thu 8 Dec 7pm to 9pm
Where: Wattle Room, Camberwell council offices
For more information:  phone 9835 7824 or email zeenah.adam@boroondara.vic.gov.au or visit website


Online Training Session: Inclusive Coaching
Information Technology is becoming part of everyday life and GippSport has recognised the difficulty people face in attending face-to-face training sessions. Building on our 2010 sessions (available in recorded sessions), we are partnering with vicsport & Regional Sports Network Victoria to present a workshop on Inclusive Coaching. Presenters are GippSport & VicSport with Street Soccer National Coach - George Halkias.

When: Monday 21st November 8pm
For more information and to register: Inclusive Coaching

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