City of Boroondara

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Presentations and debates at the Chandler Room

11 amCr Coral Ross, Mayor, City of Boroondara
Prof David de Kretser AC, Governor of Victoria
Opening; discussion
12 noonCr Heinz Kreutz
Boroondara Sustainability Network
12:15 pmJeremy P Martin,
Acoustic Guitar and Voice
Nick and Jess, Various instruments including guitars, violin, trumpet and keyboard
1 pmPolicy panel
local political leaders discuss climate change policy answering comments and questions
2 pmRod Quantock comedian
2:30 pmRohan Kay, Acoustic Guitar and Voice
The Hard Covers Band, Three piece band - Drums, Bass and Guitar
3:30 pmScientific panel
what is happening; what we CAN do
4 pmDraw raffle

Kitchen demonstrations ALL DAY

In the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Cottage kitchen.

11am – 4 pmMelbourne Market Demonstration
what to do with fresh food and vegetables.
12.30-1.00 & 2.30-3.00 pmGiselle Wilkinson
Giselle Wilkinson, chef, author and founder of the Sustainable Living Foundation will talk about Sustainability & Sustainable Food

FASHIONISTA – Cost $5, two sessions available during the day 11- 1pm and 2 pm – 4 pm. Bring 6 fashionable clothing items that you no longer want but which are good enough that someone else might want it and swap instead of shop!

Raffle tickets We’re raising funds to install solar panels, water tanks and insulation in our Edwardian Cottage. Help by entering into the draw to win some great prizes!


Rod Quantock

Rod Quantock

Giselle Wilkinson

Giselle Wilkinson