Sunday marked the beginning of NAIDOC Week in which celebrations are held across Australia from July 4th-11th to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
Please take a moment this week to educate yourselves about our First Nation peoples and the history behind celebrating this important week by visiting by www.naidoc.org.au. Additionally, we invite you all to make one change in your life that will support the healing of this country we all call Australia, home.
In honour of NAIDOC week Kingston Libraries have put together a list of titles by Indigenous authors please visit Kingston Libraries for more information on how to access the collection.
Kingston Libraries Home Library Service
A free service available to Kingston residents of any age, on a temporary or permanent basis.
If you find you can no longer visit the Library, then the Library will visit you.
Are you:
Unable to visit your local public library independently due to physical or mental ill health or mobility challenges?
A full-time carer, unable to visit the library during opening hours?
A resident of an Aged-care facility?
A child whose parents or guardian fit the above criteria?
Recovering from an injury or illness who would like some reading, listening or viewing material?
Here’s how it works:
An expert volunteer or Library staff member will personally select items to suit your individual reading, listening and viewing tastes.
We package up your items and our dedicated volunteers will deliver them to you, whether you live in a private residence, retirement village or accommodation facilities.
We’ll arrange your delivery to arrive on the same day each month.
What can I borrow?
Let us know what you like to read/watch/listen to, and we will make sure you receive items to your taste.
You can borrow: Large print, regular print, audio books. A wide selection of fiction books. Non-fiction to support your hobby or interest. A wide array of Magazines. A carefully curated collection of DVDs. Music throughout the ages.
We can also assist you with loading online books and magazines on your tablet from our vast array of eAudio, eBooks, eMagazines, Documentaries and Films.
For more information please contact the Home Library Service on 1300 135 668 or visit the Kingston Libraries
Mental Health First Aid Training for Multicultural Community Leaders
Learn how to identify and assist community members who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This course will teach you how to:
Recognise early warning signs and symptoms in someone with a mental health problem
Provide initial support to people who are struggling
Increase your confidence in helping your community
The program is delivered in a culturally sensitive way and participants will receive a manual and a MHFA Certificate upon completion. These skills will benefit CALD leaders in their role as workers, community leaders and in everyday life.
2-day workshop
Date: Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 August
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Venue: Westall Hub (Fairbank room), 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South
RSVP: elisabetta.robecchi@kingston.vic.gov.au by Monday 10 May
Commissioned by the City of Kingston, Enough is Enough is a new, locally produced theatrical production that examines the harmful effects of gambling. Written and devised by award winning playwright, Kieran Carrol the production is performed by community members supported by three experienced actors.
Enough is Enough is set around a bayside hotel which has both the TAB and the pokies. Dangerously, the hotel is open until 5am. Four addicted gamblers from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds find themselves trapped inside the worlds of the hotel. Their lives unravel over the course of the play.
The debut performances of Enough is Enough are free community awareness events. There are only two shows across two venues so book your tickets now!
Click here to book or to find out more information on session times and locations. This event is free however bookings are essential.
FREE Memberships to access water based activities!
Mordialloc Sailing Club has secured funding through a VicHealth grant to offer 25 FREE memberships (valued at $200)!
The grant is aimed at Kingston residents who would not ordinarily have the opportunity to experience the joy, health-giving and confidence building benefits of water-based activities.
Are you holding an upcoming event or community activity? Why not hire a FREE Giant Games set to keep the crowds happy.
About Giant Games
The sets are available to the community thanks to a partnership between Kingston and Monash councils, Monash Health, Central Bayside Community Health Services and The Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
The Giant Games sets feature a range of games including:
Giant Jenga
Bocce
Giant Dominos
Giant Connect 4
Corn Toss
Quoits
How to hire a Giant Games Kit
The Giant Games sets are available for hire free of charge, with just a $50 bond required which is fully refunded upon return of the equipment.
As Covid19 restrictions ease, if you would like to discuss your event with us and book a Giant Games Kit, please contact the Social Development Team on 1300 653 356 or email community@kingston.vic.gov.au.
YourGround - Help make positive change in our public spaces
Kingston Council has joined with Monash University’s gender, design and space specialists, XYX Lab, and digital consultancy, CrowdSpot, to gather perceptions of safety in public space and make real change in our local area. Residents, workers and visitors to Kingston are being encouraged to log their perceptions of safety in public places on a new interactive map, highlighting the often hidden experiences of safety for women and gender-diverse people. Have your say now!
The YourGround interactive map will be live for three months, until the end of July 2021.
COVID-19 Community Survey
Thank you to all who contributed to the COVID-19 Community Survey it will be closing soon.
We will be collating and reporting on results from 2021. To see the 2020 results please go to the City of Kingston Community Information COVID -19 pageon our website.
The City of Kingston acknowledges the funding contribution made by the State Government of Victoria for the development of the My Community Life website, supporting resources and the delivery of community training sessions.
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