Public Housing News
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25/2/2015
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CHERS AGM 2014
The CHERS AGM 2013-14 was the best attended ever, it was a very vibrant event which was represented almost all the groups who live in Carlton Public housing.
The Hournble Adam Bandt MP has attended and spoke very nicely about CHERS, Mr Bandt especiallyu mentioned that the last time he was here there was a much smaller attended, he was very impressed the turn out and the change.
He mentioned thinks his office worked with CHERS to help the residents of Carlton, like the Housing waiting list,the safety and the drug issue, and the National Broadbanbd Network (NBN) which is been rouled out currently in Carlton. Adam's office helped anomalously about the NBN for the Carlton High rises, reffer to the NBN news.
The Meeting was MC by Mr Ian Cunliffe a Senior Lawyer he is very familiar to the residents of Carlton and some other public housing residents in inner North of Melbourne.
The Hournble Adam Bandt MP has attended and spoke very nicely about CHERS, Mr Bandt especiallyu mentioned that the last time he was here there was a much smaller attended, he was very impressed the turn out and the change.
He mentioned thinks his office worked with CHERS to help the residents of Carlton, like the Housing waiting list,the safety and the drug issue, and the National Broadbanbd Network (NBN) which is been rouled out currently in Carlton. Adam's office helped anomalously about the NBN for the Carlton High rises, reffer to the NBN news.
The Meeting was MC by Mr Ian Cunliffe a Senior Lawyer he is very familiar to the residents of Carlton and some other public housing residents in inner North of Melbourne.
Is NBN coming to all of Carlton, including the public?
Carlton question starts after 16 min
Soccer
Vacancies for U13 boys (11, 12 years of age)
Who are keen soccer players interested in joining a local team.
There are spots for 5 or 6 boys. Games are on Sunday mornings 11:20, home ground Sumner Park in East Brunswick and then away games at various grounds throughout the North/West
ie Preston, Moreland, Bundoora etc The season runs until early September.
Training is at McCallister Oval, Park St Parkville next to tennis courts on
Wed and Fri nights at 6:30pm
They can start playing as soon as they register online on the Football
Federation Victoria website.
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/index.php?id=851 to Self-Register
You will need to either upload a passport size photo through the website or provide Brunswick Zebras With a photo that they can paste
onto their id card. When it gets to the payment section of the registration
process you should select the 'pay at club' option.
The cost will need to be sorted out, but without promising anything yet I'm
sure Brunswick Zebras can come up with a solution to enable interested boys to play, as
they are inviting them to join.
Playing and training tops, shorts, socks will be provided. The boys need to
have their own shin pads and boots. Let me know if they need assistance
getting these together.
Ring me to discuss if any boys want some more info or want to come to
training on Wednesday or Friday night, and if they need help getting there.
www.brunswickzebras.com
Sean Farrell Team Manager U13s
Brunswick Zebras
Mob: 0432761879
Hamdi
Vacancies for U13 boys (11, 12 years of age)
Who are keen soccer players interested in joining a local team.
There are spots for 5 or 6 boys. Games are on Sunday mornings 11:20, home ground Sumner Park in East Brunswick and then away games at various grounds throughout the North/West
ie Preston, Moreland, Bundoora etc The season runs until early September.
Training is at McCallister Oval, Park St Parkville next to tennis courts on
Wed and Fri nights at 6:30pm
They can start playing as soon as they register online on the Football
Federation Victoria website.
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/index.php?id=851 to Self-Register
You will need to either upload a passport size photo through the website or provide Brunswick Zebras With a photo that they can paste
onto their id card. When it gets to the payment section of the registration
process you should select the 'pay at club' option.
The cost will need to be sorted out, but without promising anything yet I'm
sure Brunswick Zebras can come up with a solution to enable interested boys to play, as
they are inviting them to join.
Playing and training tops, shorts, socks will be provided. The boys need to
have their own shin pads and boots. Let me know if they need assistance
getting these together.
Ring me to discuss if any boys want some more info or want to come to
training on Wednesday or Friday night, and if they need help getting there.
www.brunswickzebras.com
Sean Farrell Team Manager U13s
Brunswick Zebras
Mob: 0432761879
Hamdi
Invitation to Garden Party - Shape Your Carlton 3 March 2014
This event is really important and I would appreciate if you could circulate the event to CHERS members and people you work with on the estate.
As always, I would appreciate if you could attend as well. Jas. ********************************************************************** Date: Monday 3 March 2014 Time: 5.30pm - 7pm Location: Macarthur Square, Carlton (in between Rathdowne and Canning St’s) Food: FREE BBQ Activities: Children activities - giant board games Free Shuttle Bus from Carlton Baths to Macarthur Sq. if you have a group or not sure how to get there. To register, contact Jas (details below). Bus leaves at 5.15pm. Please note: This is an outdoor event, if weather conditions do not permit for this event to occur we will be conducting the garden party at Carlton Baths. Adequate information will be provided via online, emails and signs will notify participants that the venue has changed. |
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 Certificate of Appreciation to Mr Ian Cunliffe
CHERS has acknowledged the invaluable service and legal advice provided by Ian Cunliffe.
Hamdi Ali, the Secretary of the residents association said "Ian is a true friend of the public residents in general and in of particular Carlton and the inner suburbs of Melbourne. For over two years Ian has helped the residents with all sorts of issues, some times three days a week from his own pocket. A lot of times Ian appeared in court on their behalf Pro Bono. It's indeed appreciated by residents and Mr Cunliffe is becoming more and more in demand. |
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It's an exciting time for Carlton Neighbourhood over the coming weeks. Community, residents, agencies, visitors, students and businesses are invited to participate in the consultations about a Collaboration Framework and encouraged to save the dates to participate in forums and workshops. Updates on the venue and times for the workshop and forum will be available next week. Please circulate this flyer and links to participate on line as far and wide as possible. Thank you.
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A fantastic event for anyone with a second hand goods, they would like to sell, please register below:
http://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/sale/carlton-and-parkville-community-garage-sale
On the day there will be two free workshops from 1pm – 3pm:
REMAKE WORKSHOP (max. 25 people).
Ever wondered how you can create something useful out items that you would normally throw away? In this hands-on workshop you will be introduced to the problem of waste in our cities and how each and every one of us can be part of making a sustainable future through up-cycling. Kyle Bush of Humble Be Workshop will give participants an overview of what it means to be sustainable in today’s world, followed by a demonstration and creative workshop in which every participant will make their own up-cycled item to take home.
Each person will have the choice between making a notebook OR a photo frame and will need to bring along some items to help make it their own personalised design.
For notebook:
each participant will need to bring a piece of fabric to use as the book cover (old clothing/curtains etc.) + a handful of A4 paper which has been printed on one side only.
For the photo frame:
each participant will need to bring a printed photograph – landscape or portrait -at the standard 4inches X 6 inches (102mm X 152mm) + an unwanted or second hand hardback book at least 120mm X 170mm in size
To register please visit:
http://remakeworkshop.eventbrite.com.au/
THE GOOD CYCLES
Will provide advice, tips and demonstrations to get your bike ready for summer. You can bring your bike along, ask questions, get demonstrations on how to change a tube, free bike assessments and tune ups. To find out more about Good Cycles please visit: http://www.goodcycles.org/
Environment Victoria will be there on the day with books, clothes and household goods, plus sustainability goodies for sale. Also information on smart shopping and smart resource use.http://environmentvictoria.org.au/.
Jasmina Stanic | Neighbourhood Development Officer
(Carlton and Parkville Neighbourhoods) | Community Strengthening
On the day there will be two free workshops from 1pm – 3pm:
REMAKE WORKSHOP (max. 25 people).
Ever wondered how you can create something useful out items that you would normally throw away? In this hands-on workshop you will be introduced to the problem of waste in our cities and how each and every one of us can be part of making a sustainable future through up-cycling. Kyle Bush of Humble Be Workshop will give participants an overview of what it means to be sustainable in today’s world, followed by a demonstration and creative workshop in which every participant will make their own up-cycled item to take home.
Each person will have the choice between making a notebook OR a photo frame and will need to bring along some items to help make it their own personalised design.
For notebook:
each participant will need to bring a piece of fabric to use as the book cover (old clothing/curtains etc.) + a handful of A4 paper which has been printed on one side only.
For the photo frame:
each participant will need to bring a printed photograph – landscape or portrait -at the standard 4inches X 6 inches (102mm X 152mm) + an unwanted or second hand hardback book at least 120mm X 170mm in size
To register please visit:
http://remakeworkshop.eventbrite.com.au/
THE GOOD CYCLES
Will provide advice, tips and demonstrations to get your bike ready for summer. You can bring your bike along, ask questions, get demonstrations on how to change a tube, free bike assessments and tune ups. To find out more about Good Cycles please visit: http://www.goodcycles.org/
Environment Victoria will be there on the day with books, clothes and household goods, plus sustainability goodies for sale. Also information on smart shopping and smart resource use.http://environmentvictoria.org.au/.
Jasmina Stanic | Neighbourhood Development Officer
(Carlton and Parkville Neighbourhoods) | Community Strengthening
Making Your home Safe forum
Hosted by
Carlton Housing Estate Resident Services (CHERS) and The VPTA.
510 Lygon St Carlton
Community Hall
2nd July
Forum Program
6.30pm -6.50 pm, Nick Parissis, Leading Senior Constable
6.50pm –7.10 pm, Steve O’Malley, Metropolitan Fire Brigade
7.10pm – 7.30pm, DHS Representative, Valda Cupido
7.30pm – 7.50pm, Nigel Coppick Wilson, Security
7.50pm – 8.10pm, Melbourne City Council, Lyn Dundon
Translation:
· Soomali:Nabad galinta Gurigaaga
Waxaa Jiri doona Bakhtiyaa nasiib
· Arabic: جعل بيتك امنا المحفل
.سيكون إعطاء المختفى
· Turkish: Evinizi emniyetli ve guvenli yapmak icin onemli toplantl.
` Temmuz 2, Zaman 6:30p, Ikramiyeler olacak.
There will be Prices to be won (Shopping Vouchers)
Carlton Housing Estate Resident Services (CHERS) and The VPTA.
510 Lygon St Carlton
Community Hall
2nd July
Forum Program
6.30pm -6.50 pm, Nick Parissis, Leading Senior Constable
6.50pm –7.10 pm, Steve O’Malley, Metropolitan Fire Brigade
7.10pm – 7.30pm, DHS Representative, Valda Cupido
7.30pm – 7.50pm, Nigel Coppick Wilson, Security
7.50pm – 8.10pm, Melbourne City Council, Lyn Dundon
Translation:
· Soomali:Nabad galinta Gurigaaga
Waxaa Jiri doona Bakhtiyaa nasiib
· Arabic: جعل بيتك امنا المحفل
.سيكون إعطاء المختفى
· Turkish: Evinizi emniyetli ve guvenli yapmak icin onemli toplantl.
` Temmuz 2, Zaman 6:30p, Ikramiyeler olacak.
There will be Prices to be won (Shopping Vouchers)
Horn of Africa community leaders share fair trading tips - Media release
Great opportunity
Casual Jobs
Want to help out for the upcoming 2012 local councils and looking for casual work?
Go to the VEC website www.vec.vic.gov.au to register now.
Not working now, just want to ear more or build up your CV and experience while paid for a days work.
Victorian Electoral Commission VEC would accept applications from any resident who want to work at the upcoming Victorian Local Council elections.
There has been already successful applicants at the recent Melbourne by-election.
Come to CHERS and we can help you fill the application and any other Support you may need including Computer with Internet printer and Phone.
Just drop by on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays, other days are possible too by appointment.
For More Go to the VEC website
www.vec.vic.gov.au
to register your interest now.
Go to the VEC website www.vec.vic.gov.au to register now.
Not working now, just want to ear more or build up your CV and experience while paid for a days work.
Victorian Electoral Commission VEC would accept applications from any resident who want to work at the upcoming Victorian Local Council elections.
There has been already successful applicants at the recent Melbourne by-election.
Come to CHERS and we can help you fill the application and any other Support you may need including Computer with Internet printer and Phone.
Just drop by on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays, other days are possible too by appointment.
For More Go to the VEC website
www.vec.vic.gov.au
to register your interest now.
Be part of creating a new men’s shed in Southbank
Grants 2012 open
Are you inspired to be a film maker?
My name is Vessal from Channel 31 and I am the project manager for a free film-making training for young people from diverse backgrounds. I was wondering if you could pass on the info about the project to some of your young people?
Attached is a flyer for recruitment, I can also send you some hard copies of posters and flyers if needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people who are looking to do something creative and don't know where to starts!
Thanks and please don't hesitate to email me if there are any questions!
Vessal Safaei
Project Coordinator
Tel: 0403 138 113
vessal.safaei@c31.org.au
Attached is a flyer for recruitment, I can also send you some hard copies of posters and flyers if needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people who are looking to do something creative and don't know where to starts!
Thanks and please don't hesitate to email me if there are any questions!
Vessal Safaei
Project Coordinator
Tel: 0403 138 113
vessal.safaei@c31.org.au
The Housing Framework Discussion
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Important Notice
Carlton Estate Fathers:
Are you a Farther living in the Carlton Housing Estate or now some one who is, or expecting.
City of Melbourne would like to hear your views.
The City is keen to engage the Fathers.
So please come today 7pm for information and discussion about what issues you may have.
when Today Thursday: 26/4/2012
Where: 510 Lygon st Community Space
When: 7:0pm.
CHERS Management:
City of Melbourne would like to hear your views.
The City is keen to engage the Fathers.
So please come today 7pm for information and discussion about what issues you may have.
when Today Thursday: 26/4/2012
Where: 510 Lygon st Community Space
When: 7:0pm.
CHERS Management:
CHERS, Noticeboard
COTA, Carlton course next Tuesday 20 March, 2 – 4pm.
What do you think about people using public land for street gardens?
Residents, Community and Businesses
The City of Melbourne is currently undertaking a consultation process around the issue of street gardens, following interest from within the municipality.
Distinct from organised community gardens, street gardens are a way for people to use public land – like nature strips, footpaths, median strips or laneways to create small gardening spaces for food, ornamental or other green infrastructure purposes.
The City of Melbourne would like to determine the level of interest in this topic, so is inviting the community to provide feedback on both the concept of street gardens and the draft Street Gardens Guidelines.
The feedback received will be used to assist Council consider its policy position in relation to street gardens.
A copy of the draft Street Gardens Guidelines can also be downloaded at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/getinvolved. We invite you to provide your comments by completing the online survey.
Additionally, you can forward your thoughts either via email health@melbourne.vic.gov.au or in writing to City of Melbourne Health Services Branch, GPO BOX 1603, MELBOURNE VIC 3001. The closing date for completing the online survey is Friday 9th March, 2012.
If you would like a hard copy of the draft Street Gardens Guidelines to review contact us athealth@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9658 9658. We look forward to your involvement in this consultation.
The City of Melbourne is currently undertaking a consultation process around the issue of street gardens, following interest from within the municipality.
Distinct from organised community gardens, street gardens are a way for people to use public land – like nature strips, footpaths, median strips or laneways to create small gardening spaces for food, ornamental or other green infrastructure purposes.
The City of Melbourne would like to determine the level of interest in this topic, so is inviting the community to provide feedback on both the concept of street gardens and the draft Street Gardens Guidelines.
The feedback received will be used to assist Council consider its policy position in relation to street gardens.
A copy of the draft Street Gardens Guidelines can also be downloaded at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/getinvolved. We invite you to provide your comments by completing the online survey.
Additionally, you can forward your thoughts either via email health@melbourne.vic.gov.au or in writing to City of Melbourne Health Services Branch, GPO BOX 1603, MELBOURNE VIC 3001. The closing date for completing the online survey is Friday 9th March, 2012.
If you would like a hard copy of the draft Street Gardens Guidelines to review contact us athealth@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9658 9658. We look forward to your involvement in this consultation.
We thank The City of Melbourne's
"Sports Without Borders, Run, Kick, Play Active Carlton project"
for their Support of the Team BBQ.
There has been a slight change of the BBQ instead of the 26th now it is the 27th, the boys said they have to attend a play at the AMI Park stadium on the 26th.
The Carlton Soccer Team which did well in the ASFA tournament by becoming the third without any meaningful support from outside. We would like to say to them well done and show that the community is behind them in any way we can.
The BBQ:
When Friday 27th at 5:30pm
Where: The newly finished BBQ area in front of the 510 Community Hall.
The Relocation research team
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Opportunities!
Interpreter training and scholarships
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (OMAC), Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), is offering scholarships to suitable applicants enrolled in the Diploma of Interpreting at RMIT University. Scholarship recipients will receive $2,000. This amount will cover the cost of course fees for a Government-funded place in the course.
Applications for the 2012 are now open.
The following languages are being targeted in 2012.
Applications for the 2012 are now open.
The following languages are being targeted in 2012.
- Dinka
- Kirundi
- Nepali
- Oromo
- Somali
- Tedim (Chin)
Neill St Reserve Improvements Community Consultation Sessions
What would you like to see on the Neill St Reserve? … Some tenants so far have mentioned sport areas for teenagers/young adults, a natural amphitheatre for music, to keep the existing basketball court …
While there are no promises yet (City of Melbourne won’t know until next year if they have money for it), they are wanting to improve the Neill St reserve, and they would like to hear from you what you would like.
The reserve currently has the basketball court on Rathdowne St, the existing playground, and BBQs and paths near the corner of Lygon and Palmerston Sts. It also includes the strip of grass between the church and the school
But City of Melbourne is developing an improvement plan for Neill Street Reserve in Carlton. The reserve runs from Lygon to Rathdowne streets. With landscape works underway at the adjacent DHS Housing site, and new social and private housing completed near by, it is timely to look at options for improving the amenity of Neill St Reserve for all local residents. You are invited to participate in one of the following community consultation sessions:
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5.30 – 6.30pm
or
Saturday, 22 October 2011, 10 – 11am
Venue: Multi-Purpose Room, Carlton Primary School. Entry is via the corner of Palmerston and Drummond streets.
At the sessions you will learn more about the project and share your thoughts for improving the reserve. Interpreters in the following languages will be available:
If you can please circulate this invite through your networks - it would be great to hear your thoughts on making the most of this public space.
While there are no promises yet (City of Melbourne won’t know until next year if they have money for it), they are wanting to improve the Neill St reserve, and they would like to hear from you what you would like.
The reserve currently has the basketball court on Rathdowne St, the existing playground, and BBQs and paths near the corner of Lygon and Palmerston Sts. It also includes the strip of grass between the church and the school
But City of Melbourne is developing an improvement plan for Neill Street Reserve in Carlton. The reserve runs from Lygon to Rathdowne streets. With landscape works underway at the adjacent DHS Housing site, and new social and private housing completed near by, it is timely to look at options for improving the amenity of Neill St Reserve for all local residents. You are invited to participate in one of the following community consultation sessions:
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5.30 – 6.30pm
or
Saturday, 22 October 2011, 10 – 11am
Venue: Multi-Purpose Room, Carlton Primary School. Entry is via the corner of Palmerston and Drummond streets.
At the sessions you will learn more about the project and share your thoughts for improving the reserve. Interpreters in the following languages will be available:
- Arabic
- Somali
- Turkish
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
If you can please circulate this invite through your networks - it would be great to hear your thoughts on making the most of this public space.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN - INFORMATION SESSION
You are invited to attend an
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN - INFORMATION SESSION
When:-
5pm - 6pm on Wednesday 5 October 2011
Where:
510 Lygon Street Community Space
The session will provide you with information on :-
updated evacuation plans in your building, and
evacuation warning system
it will be an opportunity to raise any questions you may have on these
issues, FOOD AVAILABLE, Ping, CDW
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN - INFORMATION SESSION
When:-
5pm - 6pm on Wednesday 5 October 2011
Where:
510 Lygon Street Community Space
The session will provide you with information on :-
updated evacuation plans in your building, and
evacuation warning system
it will be an opportunity to raise any questions you may have on these
issues, FOOD AVAILABLE, Ping, CDW
The Relocation research team
Dear all,
We are looking for tenants who have been involved in the relocation process (who have been relocated or just care about it) and would like to contribute to a research project run by Flinders University, VicHealth and the Brotherhood of St Laurence,
about the relocation process.
We are going to have a Steering Committee that will meet only twice a year, where we would like to hear your views and opinions in regards to the relocation process that has taken place in the Carlton Redevelopment.
If you are interested or just want to know more, please contact Iris Levin,
on 0438 175 687 or at ilevin@bsl.org.au and she will explain you exactly what it is all about
There will be a $50 voucher for people who want to be part of the Committee, for each meeting we are looking for two persons - one who has been through relocation, and one who hasn't.
Thank you,
The Relocation research team
We are looking for tenants who have been involved in the relocation process (who have been relocated or just care about it) and would like to contribute to a research project run by Flinders University, VicHealth and the Brotherhood of St Laurence,
about the relocation process.
We are going to have a Steering Committee that will meet only twice a year, where we would like to hear your views and opinions in regards to the relocation process that has taken place in the Carlton Redevelopment.
If you are interested or just want to know more, please contact Iris Levin,
on 0438 175 687 or at ilevin@bsl.org.au and she will explain you exactly what it is all about
There will be a $50 voucher for people who want to be part of the Committee, for each meeting we are looking for two persons - one who has been through relocation, and one who hasn't.
Thank you,
The Relocation research team
City of Melbourne's Spring Clean 2011
Dear public housing tenant groups
Spring Clean 2011
Once again the City of Melbourne is running our popular Spring Clean campaign where we boost our regular cleaning activities and provide special 'clean and green' offers to the community to help keep the City looking its best.
All the details are available at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/springclean
This year, the free offers available to your members include:
For more information about any of these offers, or to make a booking, please visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/springclean or call the City of Melbourne on 9658 9658.
Kind regards
Spring Clean 2011
Once again the City of Melbourne is running our popular Spring Clean campaign where we boost our regular cleaning activities and provide special 'clean and green' offers to the community to help keep the City looking its best.
All the details are available at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/springclean
This year, the free offers available to your members include:
- e-waste recycling day (including all electronic waste, electrical applicances and acessories, fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent globes, household paint and batteries)
- mobile phone recycling in partnership with Zoos Victoria
- home composting workshops.
For more information about any of these offers, or to make a booking, please visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/springclean or call the City of Melbourne on 9658 9658.
Kind regards
The Holy Month of Ramadan
Mufti of Australia's statement on Eid
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