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Get active Residents of Melbourne’s west are invited to join the Daughters of the West program, a free health initiative that will return to Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong next week. The 10-week program is open to women and those who identify as women, aged 18 and over, living or working in the region. Organised by the Western Bulldogs community foundation in partnership with councils and community health services, the Daughters of the West program aims to enhance women’s health and wellbeing through workshops, presentations, and healthy activities. Each week, participants will meet in local community groups for two-hour sessions. These sessions will include interactive discussions led by guest presenters on topics such as nutrition, mental fitness, and health screenings. In addition to educational workshops, the program offers group-based exercise sessions tailored to various fitness levels, ensuring that all participants can benefit. The program will commence at the Laverton Community Hub on Monday, July 15, RecWest Footscray on Tuesday, July 16, Brooklyn Community Hall on Wednesday, July 17, and Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre on Thursday, July 18. Vietnamese speakers can join Vietnamese Daughters of the West at RecWest Footscray on July 16. Details:https://shorturl.at/
Daughters of the West participants Roo Bekhuis and Abigael Sosi. (Damjan Janevski) 415219_02
Help write next chapter By Anne Parisianne Maribyrnong council is inviting the community to consider if it will need to rebuild or relocate the Yarraville Library. Council said the challenge is how the library can continue to meet the needs of a growing community given the size constraints of the current building. During a community engagement in late 2023, respondents told the council that they liked the collections and programs offered at the library. While they enjoyed the intimate
surroundings, they agreed that the current space was too small to deliver on their aspirations. Just over half of respondents wanted their future library to include more community spaces, and over a third (38.9 per cent) wanted spaces to support quiet study and collaborative work. The rebuild option would involve the demolition of the current Wembley Avenue location to facilitate the construction of a new library, including exploring the addition of a second storey. This option is currently unfunded and
would be considered as part of the council’s 10-year asset plan, with a view to construction commencing in 2034. Relocation would enable a new purpose-built library to be constructed around 600 metres from the existing facility as part of the redevelopment at Bradmill. For this option, the developer would fund the construction, and the council would only be responsible for fit-out costs. This option would result in a a new library opening in 2028. Either option would provide some additional capacity – potentially delivering a library that is three times larger at the existing location
or five times larger if relocated – increasing the ability to deliver more services, including a larger book collection and more study space. However, both options would limit outdoor space. Maribyrnong mayor Cuc Lam said, “Council understands libraries are an important part of our social fabric and provide an important place to meet and connect. This is why it is so important that we hear from you about your preferred option for the future of Yarraville Library”. Details: yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ yarraville-library. Feedback closes August 11, at midnight.
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