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08.08.09
Invitations to comment
Strategic Plan for Positive Ageing – second stage
of community consultations
The ACT Government is seeking your feedback on the draft Strategic Plan for
Positive Ageing, a whole-of-government initiative being developed in partnership
with the Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and the community.
Through the Plan the ACT Government aims to respond to the opportunities and
challenges presented by an ageing population, to nurture a community where older
people are respected and valued, and to support older Canberrans to continue to
actively participate.
The ACT Government wants to hear from anyone with an interest in ageing issues
about whether the draft Plan addresses your concerns and meets your expectations.
Public information session
When: Wednesday 19 August 2009 (10.00am – 12.00pm)
Where: Southern Cross Club, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip
If your organisation or group would like a copy of the draft Plan or to arrange a
briefing session please call the Office for Ageing on 6205 0749.
The draft Plan is also available from www.dhcs.act.gov.au/wac/ageing
or by emailing communitypolicy@act.gov.au
Submissions are due by 5.00pm Friday 18 September 2009.
ACT Taxi Industry Review
The Government has decided to undertake a comprehensive review of the
operation, regulation and licensing of ACT taxi services and would appreciate
comments from interested members of the community on the ACT Taxi Industry
Review—Draft Terms of Reference. Feedback received will input into the
development of an Issues Paper which will then be released for public comment.
The ACT Taxi Industry Review—Draft Terms of Reference can be viewed online at
www.tams.gov.au (look under ‘Get Involved’).
Comments should be received by 5.00 pm Friday 21 August 2009.
For further information contact Wayne Daly through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
Stromlo Forest Park draft Master Plan
The Project Team has prepared a draft Master Plan as the context for the future
development of Stromlo Forest Park. The draft Master Plan was developed with
input from community members and interested user groups during the first round
of consultation.
Interested persons are invited to view the draft Master Plan at a drop-in session.
When: Saturday 8 August (9.30am to 3.30pm)
Where: Event Pavilion, Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra Road, Stromlo.
Members of the Project Team will be available to explain the plans and answer
any questions.
The draft plans feedback forms are available online at
www.stromloforestpark.com.au
For further information phone Lee McCourt from Parsons Brinckerhoff on 6281 9500
or email Stromlo@pb.com.au
Farrer shops forward design study
Territory and Municipal Services is undertaking a design study for the future
refurbishment of the public spaces at the Farrer shopping centre.
You are invited to comment on the draft plan and meet with the design and
consultation team at the following drop-in session:
When: Saturday 8 August 2009 (10.00am – 1.00pm)
Where: Farrer shopping centre
The draft preliminary Sketch Plan will be on display at the Farrer shopping centre,
the Woden Public Library and online at www.tams.act.gov.au ‘Get Involved’.
Submissions are due by Friday 21 August 2009.
For further information contact Lea Durie through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
Temporary Road Closures
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 of the Roads and Public Places Act /
Roads and Public Places Ordinance 1937, of the intention to close the following
roads in the ACT.
Parkes
Parkes Way: westbound between Kings Avenue and Glenloch Interchange
Menindee Drive: at the intersection with Morshead Drive.
Time: Sunday 16 August 2009 (8.30am – 12.30pm)
Please note that access to local traffic and emergency vehicles along Menindee
Drive will be available at all times
Reason: Australian Duathlon Championships 2009
Any person wishing to comment on this notice, should contact Slobodan Paunovic
on 6207 6601.
Dickson
Community Path: Dooring Street (western side) between ABC Studio carpark
and Karuah Street
Time: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November 2009 (7.00am – 5.00pm daily)
Reason: building construction works
Chisholm
Pedestrian Footbridge: Isabella Drive between Benham Street and Coyne Street /
Hambidge Crescent
Time: Monday 17 August and Friday 25 September 2009 (9.00am to 3.00pm daily)
Reason: installation of safety screens
Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.act.gov.au
Keeping Canberra in the know.
Turner
Ridley street: from Boldrewood Street to David Street (local access will be
maintained at all times)
Knibbs Street: from Froggatt Street to Ridley Street (local access will be
maintained at all times)
Time: Monday 17 August to Monday 14 September 2009 (7.00am – 5.00pm daily)
Reason: installation of stormwater main
Any person wishing to comment on these notices should 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
Programs
“Write On” Parents
“Write On” Parents is a free, interactive two hour workshop that will provide parents
with the skills and resources to identify the handwriting needs of their child and
explore the foundational skills necessary for the development of handwriting. 
The workshop is for parents only. No referrals or assessments are required. 
“An engaging and well presented workshop, well worth the effort of attending”
Parent of 5 year old.
“Friendly, relaxed and practical presentation” Parents of 10 year old.
“It provided me with practical activities that I can easily implement every day”
Parent of 3 year old.
Two workshops are being held.
When: 31 August 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm)
Where: corner Weingarth Street and Blackwood Terrace, Holder
When: 12 October 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm)
Where: Level 1 Swanson Plaza, Swanson Court, Belconnen
To RSVP phone Therapy ACT Reception on 6207 1360.
For further information visit www.dhcs.act.gov.au/therapyact 
Notices
FREE e-Waste recycling days in Canberra and
Queanbeyan
Canberra and Queanbeyan householders are encouraged to drop off unwanted
e-Waste for recycling on Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August 2009 from
9.00am to 4.00pm at the following venues.
Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre, Mugga Lane
Mitchell Resource Management Centre, Flemington Road
Tuggeranong Park and Ride car park, corner of Cowlishaw and Anketell Streets
Greenway
Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre, 5 Lorn Road, Queanbeyan
The e-Waste will be recycled courtesy of Apple Pty Ltd.
For further information phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or visit
www.tams.act.gov.au or www.apple.com.au/environment/recycling/program
Belconnen Arts Centre – enrolments for 2009
Spring Program
The new Belconnen Arts Centre will provide a wide range of opportunities for the
people of Canberra and surrounds to engage with the arts.
During Spring, the Centre is conducting an exciting program that will cater for
people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds interested in the arts.
The program will include creative workshops, exhibitions, free performances and
concerts, art and drama classes, talks and presentations, and children’s programs run
by local artists and performers.
For further information and how to enrol visit www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
Belconnen town centre improvements –
Joynton Smith Drive closed
The ACT Government, in partnership with Westfield, is implementing significant
improvements to the Belconnen town centre giving people better access to the
shopping centre, improved public transport with simpler bus routes, and easier
pedestrian access to the town centre.
As part of Westfield Belconnen’s upgrade, which includes the construction of a new
bus station integrated into the western entrance of the shopping centre, the red
pedestrian bridge will be relocated approximately 100 metres closer to Benjamin
Way and will provide continuous pedestrian access from the Lathlain street car park
to the level 3 entrance of the centre.
On Monday 10 August 2009 Joynton Smith Drive will be closed to allow for
preparatory works on the relocation of the red pedestrian bridge.
Access will be maintained at both ends of Joynton Smith Drive to service the
existing Westfield shopping centre car parks. During these works pedestrian access
will be available to the shopping centre from the underpass on Lathlain Street near
the Police Station as well as off Benjamin Way. Signs will be posted to alert people of
the temporary access arrangements.
GREY 18188
For further information on the Belconnen town centre improvements visit
www.tams.act.gov.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.