Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Brimbank joins communities and organisations around the world acknowledging that older people are essential in the fabric of our society. They are entitled to respect and support. We must work together to prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people.

Elder abuse is any act that causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect.

Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse. See www.seniorsrights.org.au or contact the free, confidential Helpline: 1300 368 821.

It’s a great honour to be acknowledged in the Australian Parliament. I’m very proud of all the Australian Vietnamese Art’s members who have dedicated their time for the good of the community, especially for the Brimbank community.

Congratulation to all.

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“It was a great pleasure to acknowledge the wonderful work of Australian Vietnamese Arts and its founder Cr Thuy Dang in the Australian Parliament today.

AVA is an important part of Fraser’s cultural life, providing an amazing showcase of traditional Vietnamese art and music.” – Dr Daniel Mulino MP’s speech in the Australian Parliament.

The next Brimbank Council meeting will be held next Tuesday 18 May at 7pm in the Council Chamber at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre in Sunshine.

Council is pleased to once again welcome community members to attend and observe Council Meeting in person.

Public attendance is subject to any changes to Covid restrictions announced by the State Government and Capacity limits apply.

If you would like to attend, please call our Customer Service team ahead of the meeting on 9249 4000 (during business hours).

The agenda for next Tuesday’s Council Meeting is now online. Check it out at www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/agenda

This Friday 22 May at the Civic Green opening Brimbank will also be launching lighting projections on the back of the Brimbank commuinity and Civic Centre.

This external art gallery adds to the other amazing public art in Brimbank.

The grand opening of the new Hampshire Road Civic Green on Friday 21 May 2021 from 5pm to 9pm.

A place to catch up with friends to relax, shop and eat, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.

Every four year, Brimbank City Council create a new council plan which guides the projects and programs.

Contribute your ideas and priorities before Sunday 16 May 2021 for Shaping Brimbank via this link below:

https://yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/shapingbrimbank?fbclid=IwAR0wCI_2tcXK3C2mlUG0wvQCZXFoirXQRdQgJPV–47xammPo5SZO86YkDk

Looking for kids’ activities during the school holiday?

Brimbank Neighbourhood Houses are offering a range of activities for children and young people from 7 – 16 April.

Check out the program: https://bit.ly/3sBRCc3

The Be Bold Festival returns in 2021 with a dynamic program of arts, culture, music and performance.

April 9 & 10 at Bowery Theatre, St Albans Community Centre (STACC)
33 Princess Street, St Albans

The two-day festival with free entertainment and activities for family

For a full program, visit the website: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf