VOLUNTEERS will be working hard at Greater Dandenong Clean Up Australia Day events this Sunday to get the area spick and span.
In 1989 Ian Kiernan had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard, Sydney Harbour.
With help from co-founder Kim McKay, Clean Up Australia Day is now the nation’s largest community-based environmental event.
On Sunday 3 March there’ll be more than eight clean up events in Greater Dandenong. Anyone who wants to help can visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to volunteer at a site or set up an event. Those who can’t make it on the day are encouraged to donate to Clean Up Australia, to fund education programs and help Aussies clean up.
Greater Dandenong Clean Up Australia Day events include:
Robert Booth Reserve, Falkiner Crescent, Dandenong – 8.30am to 11.30am. Meet at the end of Falkiner Crescent between.
Noble Park Station, Mons Parade and Douglas Street, Noble Park – 8.45am to 2pm. Meet at 12 Ian Street.
Dandenong Creek wetlands, Stud Road, Dandenong – 11am to 1pm. Meet at the playground behind Dandenong Basketball Stadium.
Dandenong Park, Lonsdale Street, Dandenong – 11.15am to 1.30pm. Meet at the barbecue and recreation area near the blue pedestrian bridge over Dandenong Creek.
Green for Community, Buckingham Avenue and Balmoral Avenue, Springvale – 10am to 1pm. Meet at the avenues’ intersection.
McDonald’s Parkmore, 317 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough – 10am to 11am. Meet at the McDonald’s.
Greaves Reserve, Sinclair Road, Dandenong – 10am to noon. Meet at Sinclair Road.
YG Clean Up Day, Surrounding Springvale Shopping Centre, Springvale – 10am to noon. Meet at Cambodian Association of Victoria, 52 Queens Avenue, Springvale.
