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Its an honour to be selected by the Melton council as one of the residents in contributing to connecting communities. But I am but one of many that Connects. I was away at the celebration ceremony visiting my elder sister who has since passed.

Unite for Good. Thank you Melton

Culture Connects us All: An Art Exhibition

Melton City Council will celebrate Cultural Diversity Week 2026 (16-22 March) at an art exhibition at Melton Library & Learning Hub. The exhibition, called ‘Culture Connects us All’, will be on display throughout March, April and May.

Portraits and stories of 12 local community members will be featured, celebrating the significant contributions they have made to the City of Melton. Through their involvement in local cultural groups, participation in community events, advocacy work and more, these people have helped make our City an inclusive, welcoming place where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

The exhibition features residents from a diverse range of backgrounds including First Nations, Fiji, Singapore, Pakistan, China, South Sudan and more.

See the Exhibition
To see this exciting exhibition and celebrate Cultural Diversity Week, visit the Melton Library & Learning Hub from Monday 16 March – Monday 4 May.

I just came back from some pretty amazing places to visit. It was the longest holiday that I have had and one I can only describe as life changing. The trip to Portugal and Ireland simply changed my perspective on the time I have lived in Australia. Don’t get me wrong Australia is a great place to be and live. But there was always something amiss. Who knows I may be living my final years somewhere else. So go on get out there and see the world. You don’t know what you’re missing.

Fr Simeon came to our parish of St Catherine of Siena Caroline Springs about 18 Months ago. He will soon make his way to Mernda to further his priesthood there. Fr Simeon from Burma, has been a blessing for our parish. Blessed with a beautiful melodic singing voice he has garnered the youth and been an incredible help to our parish priest Fr Richard. I have found in him a true friend. Thank you Fr Simeon for your friendship.

Wow! Can’t believe that its already 2 May 2022. Where has the time gone. Much has happened since then. I started at role at the AEC as DMM Gorton, then it changed to DMM Site. We are only a few weeks away from an election. Wow! We had birthdays celebrated from Jan to now and most of our birthdays are in Feb. Our daughter turned 21 and has commenced her final year in a 4 year Master’s OT program and is now doing placement. We celebrated my and my wife birthday in March. Our anniversary in January and many more.

As President elect for Rotary Caroline Springs I have learnt much and encountered much as well. It’s going to be a challenging role from what I can already see. But I believe in myself to serve as a Rotarian. Our changover should happen around 3rd July. District assembly on 28 May. We had my first conference in Albury in April. Something I will not forget. We drove up there with another Rotarian and learnt a lot about what Rotary is all about. All in all its going to be a good year.

Well its Monday again, but wait is the 24 Jan 2022. Where did January go. I have commenced full time work again, but on a contractual, labour hire basis. It’s good to be back at work. At work, at work that is, not working from home. Back in the office of sorts but in a warehouse. Life’s good. Have a great Monday everyone.

Cold outside in CS this spring day. Rain is expected for the weekend, so bring a brolie. Today I had a capability lesson for Rotary President Elect which I will commence after June 2022. The year is almost over and what a challenging year it had been for all of us. Christmas is fast approaching are our shopping or doing it online. What holds for me in 2022 will have to be seen. Plans though are afoot.