COMMUN TY
NOT CEBOARD
30.01.10
INVITATIONS TO COMMENT
Review of the ACT Territory Records Act 2002
As required by the Act, the Territory Records Act 2002 is being
reviewed during 2010. The Territory Records Office has
appointed Mr Paul Macpherson, an experienced archivist and
manager, to undertake the review.
The consultant, the Territory Records Office and the Territory
Records Advisory Council, would like to hear from a wide
range of organisations and individuals who have an interest in
the operations of the Act.
Come along to a public meeting where you can express your
views on what makes an effective records and archives Act in
the 21st Century.
When: Thursday 4 February 2010 (10.30am – 12.30pm)
Where: Saunders Room, Canberra Service Club, corner of
Canberra Avenue and Manuka Circle, Manuka (adjacent to
Manuka Oval)
For further information contact David Wardle on 6207 0194 or
email david.wardle.act.gov.au
NOTICES AND EVENTS
Rabbit control program about to commence
Territory and Municipal Services wishes to advise residents
that a Rabbit Control Program will be undertaken on the
Mount Painter, Mount Majura and Mount Ainslie Nature
Reserves over the next three months, commencing on
Monday 1 February 2010.
This program involves the use of Pindone™ Rabbit Poison and
Phosphine Gas Fumigation and may involve the use of heavy
machinery. Pindone™ is widely used throughout Australia to
control rabbit populations within the urban area. Whilst the
poison is considered low risk to domestic animals, Vitamin K1
is an antidote to this poison.
Dog walkers are advised to keep dogs on leads at all times and
stay well away from operating machinery.
Warning signs have been erected at all public access points
into the Nature Reserves.
For further information please contact Canberra Connect on
13 22 81 or visit www.tams.act.gov.au
Changes to school bus routes
Commencing Monday 1 February 2010, ACTION will be
introducing some revised school bus services for Term I in the
ACT.
ACTION adjusts its school bus services on an annual basis to
meet school and student requirements.
The following schools will be affected by the revised school
services: Ainslie Primary; Amaroo Primary; Burgmann Anglican
School (Gungahlin and Forde); Campbell Primary; Campbell
High; Copland College; Daramalan College; Dickson College;
Emmaus Christian School; Gold Creek High; Harrison Primary;
Kaleen High; Kingsford Smith School; Melba High; Merici
College; Mother Teresa Primary; St Francis Xavier School; St
Monica’s School; and St Thomas More School.
The revised school services are listed at
www.action.act.gov.au or customers can contact ACTION’s
call centre on 13 17 10. If your school is not listed this means
there is no change to your school bus route or time.
Back to school vaccination
With children returning to school, parents are urged to
vaccinate them against a resurgence of H1N1 influenza.
As with all flu viruses, H1N1 influenza spreads easily from
person to person and when it gets into a school or child care
centre it can quickly spread to children and their families.
Parents need to get themselves and their children vaccinated.
During the pandemic in Australia last year the highest rates
of hospital admissions was in children aged 0 to 4 years and
intensive care admissions were highest in babies less than
one year old. Almost 75% of children less than 10 who were
hospitalised with pandemic influenza had no underlying
medical conditions.
The H1N1 influenza vaccine can’t be given to babies less
than six months of age. To protect these vulnerable children,
parents are urged to have the vaccine.
Children aged 6 months to 9 years require two doses of the
Panvax® H1N1 influenza vaccination given at least four weeks
apart.
People aged 10 years and over require a single dose of
Panvax®.
Once vaccination is completed you will have protection
against H1N1 influenza for at least a year.
The H1N1 influenza vaccine is free. To protect yourself against
H1N1 influenza, book an appointment now with your GP or
call the Community Health Intake Line during business hours
on 02 6207 9977.
40km/h speed limit around schools
With school returning motorists are advised to observe the
40km/h speed limits that are enforced in the areas around
schools.
Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.communityengagement.gov.au
Keeping Canberra in the know.
National Multicultural Festival 2010
In six days the city will be transformed into the biggest stage in
Australia.
The National Multicultural Festival 2010 opens on Friday evening
in Garema Place with a spectacular Global Concert staring Deni
Hines, Melinda Schneider, Paulini and Emma Donovan. In an
Australian debut they will present Mura Wakay — a celebration of
Australia’s rich culture and song.
All the festival favourites will be presented free in Civic next
weekend — the Global Concert and Night Markets; the Fyshwick
Freshfood Markets Food and Dance Spectacular; the Pacific Island
Showcase; Carnival in the City; ActewAGL’s Contact Canberra; the
Greek Glendi; ACTTAB Chinese New Year in the City; and India in
the City.
Get all the details at www.multiculturalfestival.com.au
Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards -
nominations close 14 February 2010
The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards 2010 are an
opportunity for the community to recognise young people aged
between 12 and 25 years of age who have made a significant
contribution to the ACT community. The community may
nominate a young person they know for one or more of the
seven categories and nominations can be made online. The
Award winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held
during National Youth Week in April 2010. Each of the seven
category award winners will receive prize money and a plaque in
recognition of their achievements.
The Award categories include:
• The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year
• Personal Achievement
• Group Award
• Youth Arts
• Individual Community Service
• Young Entrepreneur
• Young Environmentalist
For further information on the Awards visit
www.youthawards.edetails.com.au or phone Ms Kathy Ross on
6205 9286 or by email kathy.ross@act.gov.au.
Multicultural aged care seminars
ACT Health invites you to a series of free seminars on issues
affecting older people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds. Seminars on different topics are held regularly and
are in English. All interested members of the community are
welcome to attend. The Community Partners Programs Officer can
arrange for many topics to be presented to any CALD group with
an appropriate interpreter if desired.
Future seminars
• 10 February - Buddhism - Amy Rayner
• 17 February - Alcohol and Older People - Amanda Coslett
• 24 February - What is Dementia? – Michele Hawkins, Alzheimers
Australia
• 3 March - The Impacts of Dementia for the Person with Dementia
and his or her Family and Carers – Michele Hawkins, Alzheimers
Australia
• 10 March - Understanding Changed Behaviours and Strategies
for Managing Them – Michele Hawkins, Alzheimers Australia
• 17 March - Communication and Dementia – Michele Hawkins,
Alzheimers Australia
• 24 March – Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service –
Dr Tony Jones, Alzheimers Australia
• 31 March - Person Centred Care in Action – Dr Tony Jones,
Alzheimers Australia
Seminars are held 9.30am to12.30pm at Pilgrim House, 69
Northbourne Avenue, Civic. Bookings are essential. If you
would like more information or wish to book, please contact the
Community Partners Program Officer, Ailsa Turrell, on 6205 4794 or
acthealthcpp@act.gov.au on Mondays or Wednesdays.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 of the Roads and
Public Places Act 1937 of the intention to close the following roads
in the ACT.
AINSLIE
COMMUNITY PATH: Cowper Street (western side) between house
number 19 and house number 31.
TIME: 7.00am Monday 8 February to 5.00p Friday 5 March 2010.
REASON: improvements to stormwater network.
GUNGAHLIN
GRIBBLE STREET: will be closed between Ernest Cavanagh Street
and Anthony Rolfe Avenue.
TIME: 7.00am Monday 8 February to 5.00pm Thursday 1 April
2010.
REASON: upgrade of Gribble Street / Anthony Rolfe Avenue
intersection.
Any person wishing to comment on the above notices may
contact Colin Evans on 6207 6821.
Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.
Rifaat Shoukrallah
Delegated Officer
Roads ACT
Locked Bag 2000
Civic Square ACT 2608