Brimbank News Monthly - Edition 8, 2021

Our Mayor’s monthly message

Be Kind Online

We've launched a new anti-cyberbullying campaign seeking to create safer online spaces.

‘Be Kind Online' encourages individuals to treat people online as they would in person.

Spread the message by sharing the video to your networks using the hashtag #bekindonline.

Looking for work?

Jobs Victoria Advocates can help you find work by connecting you to local support, training and other services.

To get in touch with your local Jobs Victoria Advocate or to book a Zoom session with them, call Brimbank Learning Futures on 9249 4116.

Brimbank residents face fines of up to $40,000 in crackdown on rubbish dumping

Residents and businesses now face tougher penalties for environmental offences such as dumping rubbish.

The significant fines aim to curb the littering that has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council applies to protect local heritage buildings

Council lodged the request with Heritage Victoria after it became aware of an advanced tender notice for demolition of the buildings by the Department of Education.

These school buildings both have regional significance from a historic, social and architectural perspective.

Getting the ‘Jab Done’ in Brimbank

Brimbank Council is working in partnership with the Victorian Government, public health organisations and local community groups to ensure everybody who wants to access the COVID-19 vaccine can.

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Carers Week Wellbeing Lunch

Join us on Zoom at 1pm on 13 October with host Jenny Willis, a local carer with lived experience to launch our Active Carers Program.

For Carers who live in the Brimbank municipality, lunch will be delivered to your home. Register by 4pm Friday 8 October.

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Creating Streets for People

We want to make sure that Brimbank’s streets of the future are designed and built to meet the needs of people. Whether that’s walking and cycling, exercising, socializing, shopping, dining, catching public transport, and of course driving.

Help us shape the Creating Streets for People Policy by having your say before consultation closes on 10 October 2021.

Have Your Say

Communications and Engagement
Tell us how we can continue to improve the way we communicate and consult.
Fix the Calder
We're calling for the Calder Freeway to be fixed between the Western Ring Road and Melton Highway.
Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion
Brimbank Council urges the State Government to re-affirm its commitment to transform Sunshine Station as a Super Hub and to reconsider plans for a flyover through Albion.

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For the latest information on restrictions visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

Check in with QR codes to keep Victoria safe

Using QR codes when you visit venues and facilities helps contact tracers contain COVID-19 outbreaks and keeps Victoria safe and open.

Got symptoms? Get tested

Find your local testing site and opening hours.

Booking your vaccination

Let’s get the Jab Done Brimbank! There are available vaccinations and appointments now.

Find available vaccination appointments:

Doctors: healthdirect.gov.au
Pharmacies: findapharmacy.com.au
Vaccination centres: portal.cvms.vic.gov.au
Coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398 (press 0 for an interpreter)
Vax Pop Ups: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/COVIDvax

Under the Victorian Government’s safe reopening plans, vaccination is the way for all of us to get back to doing the things we love.

When it comes time to open up schools, businesses, shops, activities, sports, gatherings and homes, it’s important that people in every part of our community are protected against the virus.

This month, we speak to Councillor for Horseshoe Bend Ward, Cr Jae Papalia who is passionate about Brimbank’s youth.

"I am very passionate about investing in young people and have the utmost faith in our young people. I want to do what I can to help make their future in Brimbank a bright one."

You can contact Cr Papalia on CrPapalia @brimbank.vic.gov.au or 0437 8838 710.

Brimbank’s parks have played an important role in supporting the community’s physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout this time, Brimbank Council’s Parks Services team made sure the city’s recreational spaces have stayed in top shape for residents to enjoy during this tough time for so many.

Varna Place Reserve in Keilor Downs has been transformed into a greener space with a new vegetated swale.

But what exactly is a swale?

Swales are sunken channels that are created to collect and transfer stormwater, delaying stormwater run-off and helping to reduce pollutants.

Immunisations are available at various locations
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The lockdown has meant Council has had to make changes to the way it delivers services.

Find out more about impacts on Council services and what support is available locally.