Kaleidoscope - December 2020

Mayor’s message

ways to deliver important services and projects across our City. As we look to 2021 for a fresh beginning, the changes we have made across our services enables us to continue to be progressive and courageous next year.

We will continue to support and care for our community through our successful Economic Stimulus Package which is supporting our local business community, sporting clubs and art sectors.

been assisted by our Economic Stimulus Package and updates on several projects around our City as we continue to work hard to improve local infrastructure and facilities. The West Beach rock wall is nearing completion, our South Road underpass and River Torrens Linear Park upgrade project is progressing well and there are several other streetscape upgrades in the pipeline, plus much more.

we love. It is a time to celebrate what we have, and to give to others. Whether you celebrate Christmas, whether you have a lot, or whether you have a little, join us as we celebrate the end of the year and the Christmas season in Charles Sturt.

Welcome to our last Kaleidoscope for 2020. Reflecting on what has been a very different and challenging year for most, this edition will highlight some of the ways our Charles Sturt community have supported each other this year.

COVID-19 has challenged us to change and required us to adapt to find safer and more efficient

COVID-19 had a huge impact on a range of industries across Charles Sturt, and our focus on generating funding to support these areas, which in turn supports our broader community, will continue into the new year.

As you read through the December edition you will find real stories from within our community from those who have

After a challenging year, I encourage you to spend the holiday period connecting with each other in our community and I urge anyone doing it tough to reach out to the many social support services available in our community who can lend a helping hand.

With restrictions and changes to public celebrations, this year is a time to make new traditions and cherish spending time with those

You can find our contact details and end of year opening hours on the back page of this edition. We are still here to support you over the break.

I would like to take the time to thank you all for providing a sense of community and pride this year and making Charles Sturt an amazing place to live. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mayor

Angela Evans

Phone: (08) 8408 1103 angelaevans@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Councillors

Beverley Ward

Cr Edgar Agius, OAM, JP

Phone: (08) 8445 7643 Mobile: 0424 451 154 eagius@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Matt Mitchell Mobile: 0415 350 740 mmitchell@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Findon Ward

Cr Helen Hibeljic

Mobile: 0431 072 073 hhibeljic@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr George Turelli

Phone: (08) 8356 7169 Mobile: 0419 999 575 gturelli@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Grange Ward

Cr Sarah McGrath Mobile: 0474 544 936 smcgrath@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Tom Scheffler Phone: (08) 7225 2782 tscheffler@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Henley Ward

Cr Paul Sykes, JP Mobile: 0414 499 394 psykes@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar Mobile: 0450 869 935 kvandennieuwelaar@charlessturt. sa.gov.au

Hindmarsh Ward

Cr Paul Alexandrides Mobile: 0418 500 924 palexandrides@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Alice Campbell Mobile: 0425 351 177 acampbell@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Semaphore Park Ward

Cr Gerard Ferrao, JP Mobile: 0411 775 391 gferrao@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Stuart Ghent, JP

Phone: (08) 8449 9430 Mobile: 0418 499 431 sghent@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

West Woodville Ward

Cr Kelly Thomas Mobile: 0450 220 487 kellythomas@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Tolley Wasylenko, JP Phone: (08) 8268 3249 Mobile: 0428 282 624 twasylenko@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Woodville Ward

Cr Oanh Nguyen Mobile: 0413 333 189 onguyen@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Charlotte Watson Mobile: 0411 338 789 cwatson@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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Angela Evans, Mayor

Accessible beaches this summer

With a great range of cafes and restaurants, shops and of course the glorious beach, Henley Beach is an all year-round destination.

For the one in five people within our community who are living with a disability, a beach outing comes with its own set of challenges. Over the past few years, we have worked hard to turn around this experience and make Henley Beach accessible to all. Now summer beach mats are

available 24/7, there are beach wheelchairs for free half day hire and you’ll find an all-inclusive Changing Places located within the toilet facilities.

We haven’t achieved all this alone and have developed a great partnership with Henley Surf Lifesaving Club (HSLSC) who continue to work alongside of us.

Henley Beach now offers:

• beach wheelchairs for free half day-hire

• adult change and toileting facilities with hoist (Changing Places)

• Changing Places MLAK keys for loan

• accessible parking and van/ vehicle drop off zone in the northern carpark

• accessible ramp and beach mat which is available 24/7 (weather permitting)

• HSLSC’s Snippers program (a Nippers program to support children with disabilities or special needs) contact Sam 0447 292 090 for more information.

To find out more about accessible beaches (including booking a mobility wheelchair) as well as our Changing Places locations, search for ‘Accessibility’ on our website at charlessturt.sa.gov.au or give us a call.

We invite you to comment on the Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan now available and to tell us about your experiences and ideas.

To have your say visit yoursaycharlessturt.com.au

Be inspired at your local library …

Libraries can be a source of inspiration, with a whole heap of free events and programs to discover. Whether it be learning new skills, or honing existing ones, we offer something for everyone. Check out the great range of sessions on offer:

Author talks

What kind of book lovers would we be if we didn’t offer you the chance to meet and listen to your favourite authors? October saw us hosting our first in-person author talk for the year with best selling author Monica McInerney. We look forward to sharing the big names we have planned in 2021.

Wellness and crafts

If anything, 2020 has taught us how important mental health and wellbeing is for a healthy lifestyle. We don’t just provide material to borrow and read, we also provide the means to learn in person. We’ve held some great workshops, including making full moon lanterns and beeswax

wraps, and we’ve learnt the core principles of mindfulness meditation and traditional Aboriginal healing, just to name a few. Sessions are perfect for adults, but we also run sessions that kids can enjoy too.

Digital literacy

Christmas is just around the corner and we can guarantee that someone you know will be receiving a new (and complicated) device for their Christmas present. Maybe it’s you who receives a brand new iPhone 12! Instead of asking the grandkids to teach you to use it, why not book into one of our many digital help sessions? We offer one on one assistance at select branches, or group sessions on topics such as Windows 10, Apple or Android devices, and the Internet. In 2021 we’ll even be road testing our digital support at selected spots onboard the Mobile Library! Partnerships with programs such as Be Connected and Digital Springboard also provide expertise for those at the start of learning about technology, or for those who are looking to start or improve their own business.

Sessions for pre-school and school aged children

Our Babytime, Toddlertime and Storytime sessions for babies and toddlers need no introduction,

Win a reusable bamboo cup by signing up to our

and neither do our School Holiday Programs. But did you know we also offer many other events for the kids, including our Little Bang program, which is completely online and ready to watch at your own leisure, or our after-school Geek School and Gamers Clubs for 9-14 years. These sessions are not only loads of fun, but they also teach some crucial developmental skills along the way too.

Bookings are essential for most of our events, so keep an eye out on the Libraries’ event calendar, website, Facebook page, or monthly newsletter @CharlesSturtLibraries

School holidays

You’ll find loads of activities – from Christmas, art, cooking, sports, gaming and craft – to help keep the kids busy during the upcoming school holidays.

monthly newsletter

One of the best ways to keep up to date with our events is to sign up to our monthly newsletter, which also features the latest news, services and collections from our five libraries.

In fact, if you sign up to our monthly newsletter you’ll also go in the running to win one of our special reusable bamboo cups, designed by local artist Sarah Boese. Simply visit bit.ly/CSLnewslettersignup, add your details and you’ll go in the running to win!

With bookings essential for most activities at our Libraries and Community Centres, make sure you follow our Facebook page @CityofCharlesSturt

Christmas in Charles Sturt

This year more than any other is an opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

They say ‘tis the season of giving, and that continues to ring true amongst our Charles Sturt community.

Our Libraries and Community Centres in particular have been a hive of activity leading into the holiday season.

We’ve expanded our ‘Give the Gift of Reading’ program in support of UnitingSA as well as our Christmas Food Drive for Foodbank South Australia to operate across our entire Community Connections network.

Thanks to your generous donations, we’ve been able to make a real difference to those

who need it most. It’s a great example of what we can achieve together as a community.

We encourage all our residents to embrace the spirit of Christmas and to reach out to the many other charities and organisations who all need our support at this time.

The Salvation Army, The Smith Family, Save the Children, Anglicare, St Vincent de Paul Society, Variety SA and Mission Australia are just some of the many foundations which are changing lives in our local community, particularly at this time of the year.

We can all play our part in helping them help others.

Perhaps you could organise a Christmas donation day with your friends? Or a Christmas fundraiser with your local sporting club? Maybe a family donation to teach children an im-

portant life lesson on gratitude and selflessness?

Please ensure any donations are clean and in good working order to make the process as seamless as possible - remembering these charities are often staffed by volunteers.

The beautiful Woodville Town Hall is again sparkling with Christmas lighting in a small, but significant, annual gesture we hope brings a smile to people’s faces. Our internal street at the Civic Centre is also glowing with festive decorations as a warm welcome to all visitors.

It’s heartening to see residents and businesses brighten our streetscapes too in their own special way. The annual Flinders Park lights display at Mercurio Drive is just one example of our City’s neighbourly spirit and is a great night out for the family.

In a sign of the times, some of

our other Christmas celebrations went digital. Our Libraries launched an innovative Online Santa Storytime session as we continue to find new ways to adapt and connect with you.

We also received sleigh-loads of letters to Santa this year in what is always a popular initiative.

Father Christmas is making a list and checking it twice, so be sure to keep an eye on your letterbox for his reply.

Whilst some much-loved Christmas events and traditions are unable to proceed this year, know that we are still here for you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at the City of Charles Sturt.

Watch our fun Christmas Q&A with Mayor Angela Evans and CEO Paul Sutton on our website charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ christmas

2020 reflections

Councillors

Beverley Ward

Edgar Agius

Even though we are restricted in many ways, we can still serve our community finding innovative ways to communicate electronically as a Council through Zoom for Council meetings.

Any chance I get to hear people’s stories and connect.

Findon Ward

Helen Hibeljic

I was so impressed and happy to see so many of our community members helping one another where they could and maintaining high spirits despite the chaos and anxiety that 2020 ensued.

Staying healthy and safe, delivering the lowest possible rate increase and simultaneously providing targeted economic support to the commercial and sporting sectors of our City of $3 million was the most rewarding.

Grange Ward

Sarah McGrath

The most rewarding part hasn’t changed with COVID-19 - it’s about helping individuals to work through difficult situations which can seem overwhelming.

Tom Scheffler

Witnessing how Council has dealt with the current pandemic. I have been extremely proud to see how services and the day to day business has continued in such a professional way.

Henley Ward

Paul Sykes

The fact that we have been resilient and still participated in sport in a COVID safe manner. Highlight for me was the SMOSH West Lakes Football Club Women’s Division One Premiership.

It was so lovely to see the various community groups, community centres and sporting clubs finally being able to get back to doing what they love. This is so important for a happy, healthy and vibrant community.

George Turelli

Matt Mitchell

Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar

We asked our elected members to reflect on 2020 and let us know what was most rewarding for them this year.

Hindmarsh Ward

Mayor

Angela Evans

I have learnt new skills with Zoom and been connected from anywhere in the City, enabling Council to continue with business with little or no disruption to essential services.

As strange as this may sound it was during the lockdown period, working from home alongside my wife and having my children at home with us. It gave me the chance to spend more time with them.

It has been rewarding to be leading the delivery of an annual budget that continued to support the community and provide services and projects that are responsive to community need.

Semaphore Park Ward

Gerard Ferrao

The leadership and collective effort between the Elected Members and staff during COVID-19, through the Council’s Economic Stimulus package and community development program to help all of our community to recover.

The start of the building of the new West Lakes library and community centre at WEST (ex AAMI stadium).

Kelly Thomas

Securing a new day time job locally, getting back out to meet up with everyone and taking on the Under 13’s Team Manager role for Henley Football Club.

Tolley Wasylenko

Seeing our volunteers, service clubs and sporting groups pulling together during COVID-19, great leadership from Council for pursuing to build the coastal path for all to share and enjoy and securing the West Lakes Library and Community Centre.

Woodville Ward

Oanh Nguyen

Seeing the completion and use of the St Clair tennis courts and skate park, delivering a budget with one of the lowest rate increases with both business stimulus and funding relief included.

The professional and working relationships developed with the other Councillors, we have supported and improved our community in many ways and for that I am most grateful.

Stuart Ghent

West Woodville Ward

Charlotte Watson

Paul Alexandrides

Alice Campbell

Rebuilding West Beach rock wall

South Road underpass and River Torrens Linear Park upgrade project

Originally damaged during significant storms in May 2015, and deteriorating further during the May 2016 storms and tidal event, the rock wall project was to ensure the rock wall withstands significant storm events and projected sea level rise, and can act as a barrier and protector for the West Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (WBSLSC), Coast Path, road, car park and homes along Seaview Road for the design life of the wall, a minimum 50-years which takes into account climate change and sea level rise.

Work to date

Central Section (280m) from the boardwalk at the Adelaide Shores Caravan Park to approximately 50m south of the WBSLSC: completed in October 2019, and included rock and civil works, placement of precast retaining wall panels as well as the central staircase and construction of the shared use path, block paving, lighting, park furniture, irrigation and turf.

Due to site constraints, unpredictable inclement weather and storm damage to sheet piling over the winter months,

this section of work took longer than anticipated to complete however we are pleased with the outcome and the amenity it has provided the area, with many of the community and visitors to West Beach now using the coast path and landscaped grass area.

Northern section (106m) from the end point of the central section to north of the WBSLSC was completed in September 2020. This section involved the construction of a significant insitu concrete retaining wall, lifted in line with the central works, and reinstatement of the sand pipeline mains.

Next steps

Following consultation with community stakeholders, we’re now upgrading the northern ramp access way to provide functional beach access for our community. This work is anticipated to be finished in March 2021.

The final remaining landscaping will follow and complete the West Beach rock wall project. We can’t wait to show you the fully completed works.

The project involves the reconstruction of 250m of the path from under South Road up to the intersection of River Street and Adam Street, Hindmarsh. The old RTLP path will be replaced with a widened shared use path formed by a suspended structure on the side of the River Torrens

embankment, significantly improving access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists along the path.

There have been many challenges to deliver this project with difficult site access, ensuring the sensitive water body and significant trees remain protected and ensuring all heritage requirements (working adjacent the cemetery) are met. Construction is progressing well with all piling and structural works completed as planned in October. Construction of the handrail, balustrading, lighting and recycled decking will continue through till the end of the year, with the underpass on track to open prior to Christmas and the full path on track to be open for use from pedestrians and cyclists in February.

We have been reconstructing the South Road underpass and the River Torrens Linear Park (RTLP) path adjacent the Hindmarsh Cemetery.

Streetscape upgrades for our precincts

Our streetscapes turn our roads into places for the community.

In 2021, Woodville and Henley Beach will see some streetscape upgrades commence along major roads with Woodville Road and Military and Main Street both due for road reconstructions.

Military Road and Main Street, Henley Beach

We are transforming Military Road (North Street to South Street) and Main Street (Military Road to East Terrace) at Henley Beach. As both road assets are due for renewal, this presents us with the opportunity to upgrade them to better suit the needs and use of the street for the next 60 years. Works will include a full road reconstruction with new kerb and gutters, new underground drainage, widened paths, landscaping, trees, traffic calming and pedestrian crossing points.

We have also taken the opportunity to underground the powerlines and remove stobie poles, a project approved by the Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC), and jointly funded by SA Power Networks and the City of Charles Sturt.

The outcome will be an improved streetscape, that is pleasant, safer and accessible to walk along, proving a great connection to Henley Square and its surrounds.

In 2018/19, we consulted with the community about the opportunities and asked you to ‘imagine’ what could be, followed by the development of concept plans and further consultation. The local knowledge, genuine concerns and great ideas raised through feedback were considered amongst many other project factors. The final designs will be available to view on our website in early 2021.

An opportunity was presented to transform the section of Main Street between Seaview Road and Military Road into a pedestrian plaza, making it an attractive space for people, street life and human interaction with green space. At this point in time, construction of the plaza is not funded as part of the streetscape work however there are future plans to seek funding to complete the plaza redevelopment.

Preliminary works to underground the powerlines and nbn infrastructure and install new stormwater drains will occur in the new year (from approximately April 2021) with

work on the streetscape to follow in the new financial year.

Woodville Road, Woodville

From consultations with the community in 2010, we have completed several actions to improve the Woodville Road precinct such as re-establishing the Woodville Town Hall as a vibrant entertainment venue and building the new St Clair Recreation Centre.

Further to this, in 2019, we consulted on the Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade Project. The concept design included maintaining two lanes of traffic in each direction in peak hours and introducing sheltered right turns to side streets, improving pedestrian movement, linkages and providing safe crossing points, landscaping and greenery, opportunities for new commercial and residential development, public art, smart technology elements and public places that encourage social activity.

Your feedback from the consultation is helping to shape the final streetscape design which we’re looking forward to sharing with you in the new year.

In the meantime, preliminary works to underground the powerlines are underway by

the Power Line Environment Committee. This work will be followed by installation of new lighting and removal of the old lighting by SA Power Networks and works by SA Water on a new water main with an anticipated completion in April 2021.

We look forward to sharing further updates with you in the coming months as we work towards construction of a new Woodville Road Streetscape in the new financial year.

Keep updated on the projects!

Download the ‘SitePodium’ app to keep updated during the works via the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

Search for ‘Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade’ and/ or ‘Military Road and Main Street (Henley Beach)’ to follow the project. Go to ‘Settings’ in the app and enable ‘Push Notifications’ to receive updates to your phone.

EzyBill

If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis though a loss of employment or your business has been forced to close or restrict activities due to State or Federal government restrictions, you may be entitled to rate relief.

Rate relief assistance Residential construction rebate

For full criteria, head to our COVID-19 Hardship Policy and application on our website, visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au/raterelief. All applications must be received by 31 December 2020.

For any rate payment queries or concerns, please contact us on 8408 1111 or email us at council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

2020/2021?

If your land use is rated as ‘vacant land’ on your rates notice, you can apply for a residential construction rebate to assist you over the transitional period when you are building your home to reside in. The following eligibility criteria applies:

• 2020/2021 land use must be “vacant”

• You will reside in the property upon completion for a period of at least 12 months and will notify Council when/if you change address

• Provide supporting documentation such as a copy of the footings certificate or progress payment statement with your application

For more information and to apply, download a copy of the form from our website at charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ residentialconstructionrebate or call us on 8408 1111 for a copy of the application form.

You must apply by 30 June 2021.

If you’re planning to demolish a property over the next year, ensure you are aware of the impact on rates that will be levied into the future as our ‘vacant land’ rate is higher than our ‘residential’ rate. For more information on how our rates are calculated, visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ rates.

It will make it easier and more convenient for you to manage your payments, save paper and reduce waste and you can access your rates notice on any electronic device (phone, tablet, laptop or desktop) whenever you need.

Search for ‘EzyBill’ on our website to find out more.

Direct debit payment options

You can have fortnightly or quarterly payments debited from your bank account to help spread the payments for your rates notice.

For more information, visit our website at charlessturt.sa.gov. au/rates and navigate to ‘see

other payments options’. You’ll need to read the Direct Debit Service Agreement on our website and complete the Direct Debit Request Form or give us a call and we can send it out to you.

Are you about to build your new family home in

With reduced letterbox mail delivery, there’s no better time to change your method of rates notice delivery to electronic delivery with EzyBill.

Community Care has a new name – Ageing Well Meaningful ageing workshops

We will continue to provide the vital low-level Commonwealth Home Support services to our community but are excited to be launching a whole heap of new programs that will support you to live your best life and remain connected to your community.

Programs include standing and seated Tai Chi and PERMA plus – resilience training, we received

grants to start Fishing with Friends (which is on the Henley jetty each week), Mindset for Life (which started in September to support those thinking about retiring or those recently retired) as well as the Meaningful Ageing Workshops.

We want to help you to remain strong and healthy in mind body and spirit and… age well!

Based on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational and social wellbeing, the 12 stand-alone workshops will support our older community to identify what ageing well means in today’s world.

The workshops are for anyone and everyone aged over 50

who is working, volunteering, retired, living with a disability, who identify as LGBTQIA or is culturally and linguistically diverse. Through participation, sharing in their stories and returning to their own communities, we can all shine a light on the importance of creating community spaces and opportunities when we look out for each other, connect, share and learn. We look forward to you being a part of the conversation.

The first in the series commenced in October and covered nutrition and healthy eating habits. We look forward to announcing more soon.

Keep an eye on our website or socials or contact Robyn Janssan, Community Project Officer, on 8408 1309 to find out more.

This new name for the Ageing Well team better reflects all the great work that we do to support your wellness.

A series of workshops will be run over the next year, thanks to a grant from the Office for Ageing Well.

Supporting our arts, culture and recreational clubs through COVID

The Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) was launched in April 2020 and featured economic support for businesses, organisations, local artists and musicians as well as sporting clubs and groups.

Recognising the impact of COVID-19 on our arts community, we were quick to react to work with our local artists, arts organisations and the live music scene to assist in fast-tracking the economic recovery of the arts and cultural sector.

In April 2020, a special round of the Westside Place Makers Grant (round 3) was launched, providing up to $2,000 for local artists to create projects that contribute to culture, connection and wellbeing of the local community, whilst physical distancing measures were in place.

Following this, from May to June, Woodville Town Hall sponsored online streaming of live performances at our iconic live music venues such

as The Gov, Lady Daly Hotel and Woodville Hotel, to bring music to our community whilst venues continued to remain closed due to government restrictions.

“It was really helpful in getting us activated again, I think we’d got into a bit of a flat spot and it was just what we needed to get us going.” Melissa Tonkin, The Gov (Governor Hindmarsh Hotel).

Since July, we’ve supported artists through the Creative Cities Program - to develop initiatives, projects and artwork that connect and engage local audiences in new and different ways - and Live and Localsupporting local musicians and small businesses to access funding for live and online events. This funding has enabled

us to continue to provide opportunities for local artists, musicians and arts organisations to connect our community to the arts.

“Thank you for your support and help in kickstarting the industry after the crisis. (The funded program) ‘An evening with...’ on 20 June to 25 July was the first live performance program in SA since the crisis began.” Martha Lott, Holden Street Theatres

Our Economic Support and Stimulus Package has provided an injection of $271,000 into our arts and culture sector at a time when the industry needed support, supporting local venues to get back on their feet along with over 67 musicians and 70 artists.

When our clubs took a hit with COVID restrictions, we offered support through a range of grants to help them get back in operation.

Round 1 of our Recovering Clubs grants supported 46 applications from local clubs for up to $500

funding each, with a total of $23,000 provided. Funds were predominantly used to purchase COVID related cleaning products and first aid equipment, including hand sanitiser, disinfectants, dispenser stations and associated COVID signage. Many clubs also used the funds to subsidise ongoing utility and cleaning bills during the height of COVID-19.

Following this, we held a second round of our Recovering Clubs grants in September which saw 51 clubs apply for up to $1,000 in funding each, resulting in the full $50,000 grant budget being allocated to local clubs.

Many clubs made the most of this second funding opportunity to once again subsidise utility bills and COVID related cleaning products, equipment and COVID marshal kits, however much of the funding went towards the purchase of signage and additional sporting equipment to help limit sharing and allow for essential cleaning between use.

Across both rounds of funding, we received 97 applications from local clubs with a total of $72,465.65 in grant funds provided to the clubs.

We had a total of 61 clubs supported across both rounds, which indicates a significant take

“I would like to express our thanks for the $500 grant from Charles Sturt Council. It assisted Woodville South Juniors FC to purchase COVID-19 requirements including sanitiser and first aid supplies. Thank you”

Michael O’Kelly, President, WSJFC

“Thanks to Scott and the team at Charles Sturt Council for the COVID grants that were made available. COVID hit everyone hard and fast and our sporting club is no exception. We pride ourselves on providing a great sport to those who can’t necessarily

up from local clubs, given we are aware of approximately 70+ clubs active within our City.

For more information on our Economic Support and Stimulus Package, please visit our website at charlessturt.sa.gov.au/esp

Welcome to the West

afford a lot. The COVID grant helped us to get through and continue to provide a great sport for our community in challenging times.”

Tammy Clarke, Secretary of the Findon Skid Kids

“SMOSH West Lakes has received a few grants recently and we’re very grateful. We’ve received assistance to ensure we’re COVIDSafe and discretionary ward allowances that allowed us to purchase new guernseys for our U16.5s team.”

Tara Hancock, President, SMOSH West Lakes Juniors

The Group’s substantial growth created a need to find a new home for its expanding teams, with the organisation now moving to 62 Woodville Road, Woodville.

THRF Group Chief Executive Paul Flynn said the new home would help increase the Group’s impact within the community while maintaining its legacy of support to the western suburbs.

“It was important for us to be close to both The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Adelaide Hospital plus Adelaide’s transport corridor to service our commitments to the north and south public health networks,” Paul said.

“We are excited to be part of the City of Charles Sturt’s vision for the Woodville Road precinct, which, in partnership with SA Health, is evolving into a health precinct.”

“Our presence will continue to engage and activate the local community, many of whom are valued donors and supporters of THRF Group.”

THRF Group fights for cures, better treatments and improved care across all South Australian hospitals, supporting more than 50 areas of research and patient care from birth to end-of-life.

For more information, visit the THRF Group website on hospitalresearch.com.au

Did you know The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) Group now consists of 10 charities which are working together to improve the health and wellbeing of every South Australian?

Share time with your pet these school holidays

School holidays can be an intense, busy time for families as the weekly routine goes out the window, and kids spend much more time at home. While it can be a never-ending, reactionbased (rather than proactive) process of ‘curing’ boredom, it’s also a great opportunity to share time with your furry family member.

Exploring with a sniffari

Wander the neighbourhood (with your dog on lead) and help your dog find new things to sniff! Does your dog like to sniff man-made or natural objects more?

Creating enrichment toys

Pass the parcel – hide part of your dog’s breakfast or dinner in a box (inside a box, inside a box, inside a box).

Treasure hunt – hide part of your dog’s breakfast or dinner (or an after-dinner treat or new toy) in a room or the backyard and tell them to ‘find it’.

Read together

Dogs find audio books and classical music calming, just like us. Children can practice reading, without pressure, by reading and sharing stories with their dog by their side.

Watch a movie together

Dogs naturally sleep for 16 hours a day, and so movie time is a great opportunity for kids and dogs to share that companionship safely.

Create a makeshift agility course

There’s lots of information out there on DIY agility equipment - be sure whatever you make is safe enough and appropriate for your dog. Off-lead in the backyard is best too so your dog can approach everything at a pace they’re comfortable with.

Paddle in a wading pool

A fun activity as the weather warms up. Kids should encourage dogs in with treats and toys (and dogs should be able to get in and out themselves if they want). Not keen to get wet? Dogs can go bobbing for treats or toys in water without getting their feet wet.

Keeping pets safe during summer

As the weather heats up, think twice before taking your dog out in extreme temperatures. Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat to cool down and heatstroke is a serious risk.

Some dogs are especially vulnerable to heat. These include dogs that are older, overweight, puppies or brachycephalic (short-nosed, like pugs, bulldogs and boxers).

It’s safest to keep them at home on hot days (even over 27 degrees and sunny).

Never leave your dog in a vehicle, even in the shade with the windows down. Dogs die in hot cars.

For more tips to keep your pets of Charles Sturt safe, check out the Dog Blog on our website or follow us on Facebook.

Climate Ready Schools Foyer Fridays

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Mayor Angela Evans discusses climate awareness and preparedness with local high school students at the recent Climate Ready Schools 2020 Summit.

The Climate Ready Schools Summit was held with AdaptWest, Green Adelaide, Resilient East and the Government of South Australia at the Brocas.

out the lights along Port Road, Hindmarsh. The ‘Illuminating Hindmarsh’ project is now complete. More information can be found in the Latest News section of our website.

Tom and Corrina Overall enjoyed the good vibes and friendly atmosphere at Foyer Fridays, held at The Woodville Town Hall.

The Yearlings played a fantastic set at the last Foyer Friday of the year along with Max Savage and the Lofty Mountain Band.

End of year opening hours

Please note the following closure times over the end of year period.

Civic Centre

Our Civic Centre will be closed from 3pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021.

Our Contact Centre will still be open to take calls and provide webchat support on non-public holidays, but front counter services will not be available during the office closure. The Beverley Centre (depot) will have staff accessible for any emergency that may arise in the community.

Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre

The Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre will be closed on all public holidays and Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2020.

Libraries

Our Libraries will operate with reduced staff during opening hours across the end of year period.

All branches will close from 5pm, Thursday 24 December 2020.

Our Civic, West Lakes and Findon branches will open Tuesday 29 December to Thursday 31 December 2020.

All branches will be closed on Friday 1 January 2021.

All branches will re-open from Saturday 2 January 2021.

Our Mobile Library Service will close from Saturday 12 December 2020 and resume on Monday 4 January 2021.

Community Centres

19 on Green, Bower Cottages, Cheltenham, Henley and Grange, Findon and West Lakes Community Centres will close on Friday 18 December 2020 and re-open on Monday 18 January 2021.

The Brocas will close on Friday 18 December and re-open on Monday 11 January 2021.

Immunisation Clinic

Closed from Wednesday 23 December 2020 and re-opening Tuesday 5 January 2021.

Bin collections

Collections scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day public holidays will occur one day later than usual. All other collections will not change over this period.

Further information on your waste collection can be found on our website, search for ‘Bin Collections’ or via the My Local Services App on your smart phone.