Kaleidoscope - December 2022

KALEIDOSCOPE

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

As we spend time with family and friends over the Christmas period, I want to thank you all for your spirit, sense of community and pride you demonstrate for the City of Charles Sturt.

I would like to thank the Elected Members from the previous council who dedicated their time in helping us create a future for our City. I also welcome the new Elected Member body and congratulate the new Council in receiving our community’s vote to represent them.

It gives me great privilege to continue with another term representing our broad and diverse City. I am proud of the connected community we live in and look forward to a strong and collaborative term of government.

As you read the last Kaleidoscope for 2022, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the year.

It’s been almost 12 months since our Materials Recovery Facility commenced operations, sorting your yellow lid kerbside bin recyclable materials. The subsidiary developed by the Cities of Charles Sturt and Port Adelaide Enfield, the Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority (CAWRA), has been managing this facility and working towards ensuring the recyclable material you place in your kerbside bin ends up being recycled within Australia. Read more about it on page 8 and find out where your recycling goes.

Improving our greening and tree canopy is a key priority for us and we work towards some significant yet achievable targets. As well as increasing biodiversity across our City. Read about our wildlife boxes on page 6 and find out where they’re located across our City, there may be one in your neighbourhood.

As the warmer weather approaches us, get outside and enjoy our open spaces. We have a range of new and upgraded reserves and playgrounds with facilities to support festive gatherings.

Christmas is a time to come together and connect with one-another. Have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

MAYOR

Angela Evans (08) 8408 1397

angelaevans@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

COUNCILLORS

Beverley Ward

Cr Edgar Agius, OAM, JP (08) 8445 7643 | 0424 451 154 eagius@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Michael McEwen mmcewen@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Findon Ward

Cr Peter Ppiros 0408 865 004 pppiros@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr George Turelli (08) 8356 7169 | 0419 999 575 gturelli@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Grange Ward

Cr Rachele Tullio rtullio@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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

Henley Ward

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

Cr Merlindie Fardone mfardone@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Hindmarsh Ward

Cr Katriona Kinsella 0426 377 946 kkinsella@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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

Semaphore Park Ward

Cr Stuart Ghent, JP 0418 499 431 sghent@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Nicholas LeLacheur nlelacheur@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

West Woodville Ward

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

Cr Nicole Mazeika 0402 456 896 nmazeika@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

This publication is produced on 100% recycled, Australian made paper and manufactured 100% carbon neutral. FSC® is the highest and most trustworthy international certification for sustainable forestry.

Woodville Ward Cr Quin Tran 0451 216 153 quin.tran@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Senthil Chidambaranathan schidambaranathan@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cover: Our community enjoying the accessible beach mats available for hire at Henley Beach.

CHRISTMAS IN CHARLES STURT

Christmas is always a special time in our City.

END OF YEAR OPERATING HOURS

Our operating hours will change over the holiday season.

Civic Centre

The Civic Centre will be closed from 3pm, Friday 23 December 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2022.

Our Customer Contact Centre will still be taking phone calls, emails and providing webchat support on non-public holidays, but no front counter services will be available during the office closure.

Beverley

Recycling

and Waste Centre

It is a reminder to appreciate what is truly important.

We have been grateful to connect and engage with you through a variety of Christmas programs this festive season.

The continued generosity and kindness of our community never ceases to amaze at this time of the year.

Our annual Christmas Food Drive in support of Foodbank has once again been a great success with donations collected across our entire Community Connections network to assist those in need.

Through UnitingSA, we were able to run the ‘Give the Gift of Reading’ program again this year to help

spread the magic of reading to vulnerable children.

These initiatives demonstrate how we can come together to make a real difference in our community.

The spirit of Christmas remains alive and well across our City wherever you look from our Woodville Town Hall glowing in Christmas lighting, our Civic Centre’s internal street adorned with festive decorations, or the many community lighting displays from residents and businesses spreading holiday cheer.

We wish our community a Merry Christmas. If you wish to donate in the lead up to Christmas, go to charlessturt. sa.gov.au/christmas

The Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre will close from 1.30pm, Friday 23 December 2022 and will reopen from Wednesday 28 December 2022.

The Centre will be closed from Saturday 31 December 2022, reopening Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Libraries

Our Libraries will operate with reduced staff during opening hours across the Christmas/New Year period.

All branches will close from 3pm, Friday 23 December 2022.

Our Findon, Ngutungka West Lakes and Civic branches will reopen Wednesday 28 December to Saturday 31 December 2022. Henley Beach and Hindmarsh branches will remain closed.

All branches will be closed Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January 2023.

All branches will reopen from Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Our Mobile Library Service will close from Saturday 17 December 2022 and will resume services to Aged Care facilities from Tuesday 3 January, with full services returning from Monday 9 January.

Community Centres

All our Community Centres will close for the holiday season on Friday 16 December 2022.

All Community Centres (The Brocas, 19 on Green, Bower Cottages, Cheltenham, Findon, Henley and Grange Community Centre, Seaton North Neighbourhood Centre) will reopen on Monday 9 January 2023.

Regular groups and hirers will continue to have access to centres during the closure except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Immunisation Clinic

Closed from Wednesday 21 December 2022 and reopening Tuesday 3 January 2023.

OUR NEW ELECTED MEMBERS

Councillors

Beverley Ward

Edgar Agius

Christmas is a time for friends and family to celebrate the birth of Christ, share the joy of holidays and perhaps invite someone less fortunate to share Christmas dinner. Season’s greetings and happy new year. Looking forward to continuing my community work in 2023.

Michael McEwen

To the community of Beverley and the City of Charles Sturt I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to representing your interests in the new Council.

Findon Ward

Peter Ppiros

I live in Kidman Park with my wife and two boys. As a new Councillor I would like to thank the residents for entrusting me with the responsibility of representing them for the next four years. I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe festive season!

George Turelli

I am honored and privileged to represent the community for a third term on Council and look forward to continue to work to make our City an even better place to live. Wishing all residents a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy 2023.

Grange Ward

Rachele Tullio

Wishing you all a happy and peace filled Christmas with family and loved ones during the festive season. Stay safe during this holiday season if you are going away and I look forward to working together in the new year.

Tom Scheffler

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everybody a happy, healthy and safe festive Season. Even though we face many local challenges it’s time to reflect on those not so fortunate in other parts of the world. Cherish what we have and enjoy our beautiful city. Merry Xmas to you all.

Henley Ward

Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar

I am excited to continue to represent the residents of the Henley Ward for the next 4 years. I’m looking forward to working with our amazing community on some exiting projects, and helping to keep our area happy, safe and vibrant.Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year.

Merlindie Fardone

I am very honoured to have been elected to represent the Henley Ward. I am also looking forward to meeting as many of you and being introduced to your community groups. I wish you all a wonderful and safe Christmas and New year.

Hindmarsh Ward

Katriona Kinsella

Sincerest gratitude to the Hindmarsh Ward for entrusting me to serve as an Elected Member. I look forward to working with you all. Wishing residents, volunteers, staff, businesses and Elected Members a safe and joyous holiday season.

Mayor

Angela Evans

Wow what a year! I am grateful and honoured to have worked, partnered and engaged with so many of you this year. Thank you to our previous Elected Members, and welcome to our new Council. I wish our Council, our staff, our volunteers and our community a very special Christmas where we practice joy and gratitude.

West Woodville Ward

Kelly Thomas

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for entrusting me to serve you again for the next 4 years. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year. I look forward to working with you all in 2023 and beyond.

Alice Campbell

I wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. A special thank you to Hindmarsh Ward residents for your support over the past 12 months and contributing to our wonderful community. I look forward to working with you in the new year.

Semaphore Park Ward

Stuart Ghent

Looking forward to catching up with my extended family and friends, and in particular our local community. Together, we can make a difference. My family wish your family a safe, healthy and memorable Christmas and New Year.

Merry Christmas to all in the Charles Sturt community. May the season bring you happiness and laughter as you celebrate among your loved ones. Wishing you joy in the year to come.

Nicole Mazeika

Thank you to the residents of West Woodville ward who elected me as your new councillor. I look forward to working collaboratively with all Councillors to enhance our already beautiful City. Wishing all residents, a safe & happy Christmas and hope 2023 be a productive year full of joy and happiness.

Woodville Ward

Quin Tran

My name is Khuyên, pronounced Quin. I’m grateful for the privilege of being elected as your Councillor and I will work hard to prosper Woodville Ward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy festive season to rest, reflect and refresh.

Thank you for electing me as your councillor. Having listened to your concerns, expectation, and needs during the campaign, I am ready to start working on them with the council. I would appreciate any suggestions or ideas to improve our ward. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

Nicholas LeLacheur

Senthil Chidambaranathan

ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY IN OUR CITY

We have installed an extensive network of wildlife boxes, nicknamed ‘Tree BnBs’, across our City to support and nurture biodiversity.

A variety of animals rely on hollows in trees for all or part of their lifecycle. They provide a source of shelter and a place for species such as rosellas, lorikeets and microbats to nest, reproduce and raise offspring.

Hollows can take over 100 years to form naturally and most trees in our urban environment are not at that mature age. Wildlife boxes are therefore valuable in an urban environment as a substitute for these hollows where biodiversity may otherwise be compromised.

More than 300 native species use hollows in some form Australia-wide with many living across our City and throughout the Adelaide plains.

We record the following information for each of our wildlife boxes:

• Installation date/time

• Location (including GPS)

• Box type

• Box orientation

• Unique identifying number

Boxes are positioned on trees at varying heights and orientations to provide the best opportunity for the target species.

Monitoring of the boxes occurs annually and provides excellent information

regarding the species that have inhabited the box, the number of offspring and other species that may have utilised the box. There are various benefits from monitoring the boxes, both for wildlife and for the community via educational opportunities and awareness.

A magnificent but deteriorating tree at Wilford Reserve was given a new lease on life with various

chainsaw carved hollows cut into the tree. Watch the video on our website to go behind the scenes of the project. Visit charlessturt. sa.gov.au/wildlife-boxes

Wildlife boxes are designed, built and installed in a very specific way to ensure that no harm comes to either local wildlife or the host tree. If you are interested in adding a wildlife box in your yard on your own property, contact an

organisation like FauNature for helpful information. We prefer public installations to please be left to the experts.

Thank you to our program partner FauNature who continue to assist us with this program.

Search ‘Tree BnBs’ on our website and explore our interactive map outlining all our wildlife boxes located across our City.

TREE CANOPY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY UPDATE

We are making tree-rrific progress towards our target of 25% tree canopy cover across our City by 2045.

REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.

Do you know if and where X-ray film can be recycled? Or what you can do with pen cases or small electronics?

Working with community group Sustainable West, we now have a hard-to-recycle recycling station at 19 on Green Community Centre and Hindmarsh Library. The stations accept spectacles, spent cosmetics, oral care, pens and markers, cables and connectors, small electronics and even old X-ray films.

Trees are a natural and effective way to help cool our City and mitigate the effects of climate change among a range of other benefits.

Tree canopy cover is the amount of coverage trees provide over an area of land and is usually expressed as a percentage of a total area. Canopy cover increases when more trees are planted and young trees grow and mature.

Our Tree Canopy Improvement Strategy provides a framework to deliver long-term and sustainable improvement towards a target of 25% cover by 2045. By acting now and through the coming years, we can nurture our trees to leave a lasting and positive legacy for future generations.

We have planted more than 700 trees already this financial year as we pursue our target. This is in addition to almost 27,000 trees that have been planted across our community in both streetscapes and open spaces since July of 2012.

We love hearing feedback from our community who want to work with us and be involved in making our City a greener, cooler and healthier place to live now and into the future.

Head to our website for more information or to get involved. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/trees

You’ll find a range of amazing recycling initiatives being run across our libraries and community centres, which include:

Battery Recycling Drop off your used batteries at any Charles Sturt library or community centre.

Empty Blister Packs

You can drop these off at 19 on Green Community Centre in Brompton.

Paint

Any leftover paint can be taken to our Beverley Waste and Recycling Centre to be responsibly disposed of as part of the Paintback scheme.

Books

The Rotary Club of Kidman Park runs a Bookmart at Woodville West and

accepts book donations. You might even pick up a second hand book too. facebook.com/ RotaryBookmart

Compost Group at Bower Cottages

Transform your garden with compost. The programs run every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Contact your local library or community centre to find out more.

Don’t forget; if you don’t know which bin, you can always ask Vin. Go to whichbin.sa.gov.au

WHAT’S IN MY RECYCLING BIN AND WHERE DOES IT GO?

With the Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority, we know where our recyclables go.

Everything you place in your yellow bin is sorted at our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) locally in South Australia.

Since January 2022, our residents have sent a total of 6,771 tonnes of recyclable material from their yellow bin to our very own MRF, managed by the Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority (CAWRA), a subsidrary of the Cities of Charles Sturt and Port Adelaide Enfield.

On average, the yellow bin contents from our community contains (by weight):

• 30% Mixed Paper

• 23% Glass Fines (small glass particles)

• 15% Cardboard

• 18% General Waste (not suitable for recycling)

• 4.5 % Mixed Plastic

• 3.5 % Steel Cans

• 2.5 % HDPE Plastic (milk containers, soap bottles, detergents)

• 1.5% PET Plastic (bottles, clamshell packaging for fruit)

• 1% 10c Beverage Containers

• 1% Polypropylene Plastic (yoghurt containers, butter/margarine)

CAWRA’s goal is to build the local circular economy by prioritising local markets for materials. It’s exciting to know that much of the recyclable material you place in your yellow bin can now be reprocessed locally, helping to create jobs in SA’s recycling sector. In addition, our MRF operators Visy Recycling also have a number of reprocessing

facilities around the country which support onshore recycling in Australia.

Here’s a bit of insight into where your recycling ends up:

South Australia

Mixed plastics, HDPE and PET is going to Recycling Plastics Australia where it is washed and granulated ready for market.

Steel cans are going to Sims Metal.

10c containers are going to Statewide Recycling.

Any general waste/contamination is going to landfill.

New South Wales

Mixed paper and cardboard are sent to Visy Tumut.

Victoria Glass fines are currently going to Visy in Laverton and being processed into road base materials.

Our recycling systems can be effective to redirect tonnes of recyclable material from landfill.

Play your part and recycle what you can in your yellow lid bin. If you’re unsure of what can go in your recycling bin, or any of your kerbside bins, check out “Which Bin?” to find out. Visit whichbin.sa.gov.au

DO YOU HAVE AN ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVE?

There may come a time when you are unable to make decisions or properly communicate your wishes due to an accident or health condition. Our Ageing Well team understands how important it is to make your wishes and future preferences known through an Advance Care Directive.

An Advance Care Directive empowers you to make clear legal arrangements on your wishes, preferences, and instructions for your future healthcare, living arrangements, end-of-life, and other personal matters. It allows you to appoint a Substitute Decision Maker to make these decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to make them for yourself.

Through an Advance Care Directive, you can express your personal choices for the future. You can indicate what lifesustaining treatment you agree with or refuse to undergo, where you wish to live whether in assisted living, with family members, or on your own, and the type of comfort care you prefer. It considers your personal wishes and what truly matters to your wellbeing, such as your spiritual and cultural beliefs, your pets, personal grooming, dress standards, and relationships that you value most. It gives you a peace of mind that your version of quality of life is considered and your wishes are heard and respected if others need to make decisions on your behalf.

Completing an Advance Care Directive reinforces your control of the future by

planning for health and life choices and reducing stress on those close to you and the potential for family conflict. It will guide your family members and health staff on what you would want when you are not able to tell them yourself. Most of all, it gives you the comfort and peace of mind that people caring for you know your wishes and values.

Over the next two years, the Western Adelaide Councils of Charles Sturt, Port Adelaide and Enfield, and West Torrens

will be delivering the Advance Care Directive Peer-led Workshop Project, supported by Office for Ageing Well and Health Services Programs, SA Health.

If you would like more information about this project or to enquire about participation opportunities, please contact Hannah Cortes, Community Engagement Officer, Ageing Well on 0417 878 077 or email hcortes@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Here at the City of Charles Sturt, we are supporting you to make plans for your future.

VOLUNTEERS

Supporting older people to live independently and age well, the SAGES group, named for wisdom, learning and experience, comes together every Wednesday and Friday. Run by our Ageing Well team, the group socialises, connects with friends - old and new, enjoys a meal together, exercises, and are entertained with guest speakers. But mostly, they have fun.

While Ageing Well receive some Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding from the Australian Government, the team rely on a fantastic group of volunteers who provide social support and kitchen hand duties.

Volunteers Judy and Andy can be found in amongst the group on the day, assisting with the kitchen and meal preparation.

Judy from Henley Beach has been volunteering with Charles Sturt for 18 months and enjoys chatting with the people she meets.

“Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and help others in the community”, she says.

Andy from West Croydon is new to volunteering but feels if you can make one person’s day happy, you have scored a goal.

“I would encourage other people to volunteer as I believe providing this type of service improves our whole community”, he shared.

Volunteers add value to all our programs as they provide their time, and their talents to give back to their community. Our clients value the volunteers so much, they add comfort and connection to our community.

Become a volunteer in your local community.

To find out more and see the many different positions available visit charlessturt. sa.gov.au/volunteer

It’s a Wednesday morning at the Arch Paterson Centre, Ridleyton, and it’s a hive of activity with people chatting and laughing.

Judy volunteering in the Sages kitchen

Andy serving meals

SLIP AND SLIDE INTO SUMMER

NEW SHADE SAILS

We love our trees in our reserves but, due to maintence and safety, it’s not possible to have large trees in our play spaces.

Every year we renew a number of playgrounds across our City, replacing ageing equipment to improve safety and keep our reserves interesting and engaging..

Our team take into consideration location, current use and future needs when designing the new play space.

Take a look at two of our newly completed playgrounds.

Harold & Cynthia Anderson Reserve, West Beach

Located along the foreshore, the viewing deck provides the ideal location to enjoy the ocean view. There is a wheelchair accessible

play structure with a breakout deck area, seating and interactive sensory equipment. This jetty like structure also includes a slide and rock climbing.

Collins Reserve, Kidman Park

The kids won’t know where to start in this newly designed space, which has fantastic new play and climbing structures, a flying fox, carousel, and trampoline plus rubber surface paths throughout. You also won’t have to wait long for the swings with several options available, including an assistance and net swing.

HENLEY NGUTUNGKA

Combining the library and community centre, Ngutungka Henley will be the place of knowledge for our community at Henley Beach. The final concept design follows extensive consultation with our community and work with our architects, JPE Architects. Rethinking community connections in this space, the design features an area for our library collection, space

Spaces are designed with a mix of surface areas to help keep them cool and comfortable.

For additional shelter, we recently installed shade sails at Alton Reserve (Kilkenny), MJ McInerny Reserve (West Croydon), Henley Grange Memorial Oval (Henley Beach) and Airdrie Reserve (Findon).

Hear out about future projects in your neighbourhood, including our scheduled playground renewals for next financial year (2023/24).

Sign up to Your Say Charles Sturt to keep informed of projects happening in your local area and get involved to have your say.

yoursaycharlessturt.com.au

Hire a Beach Wheelchair Beach wheelchair or walkers can be hired and used with the accessible beach mat at Henley Beach all summer long. Hire today

for programs and activities, rooms for hire, an outdoor undercover area and landscaped gardens.

The new hub is more than a library or community centre. Like our vision shares, it’s a place to connect with others, to be inspired and a place to just be.

See the plans at charlessturt. sa.gov.au/ngutungka-henley

With the warmer days and longer nights of summer, it’s the ideal time to enjoy and explore our open spaces and reserves.

WESTERN ADELAIDE JOBS EXPO 2023

Following a successful jobs expo in 2022, the annual expo returns on 21 March 2023.

Hosted by the Cities of Charles Sturt and Port Adelaide Enfield, in collaboration with the Local Jobs Program – Adelaide North.

This free jobs expo is an opportunity to help connect job seekers with potential local employers and discuss available employment opportunities. Come along to be inspired, improve your job seeking skills, and learn about local businesses, emerging industries, and training options.

Who should attend?

• All job seekers from school leavers to mature aged

• Recent graduates looking for opportunities in their field

• Apprentices or trainees looking for the next opportunity

• First career step or even career change/move

Event overview:

• Official opening and acknowledgement of country

• Workshops and panel discussions

• Practical demonstrations

• Resume writing tips

• Jobs board

• Amazing race and prizes

• Food, coffee, and refreshments available

Tuesday 21 March 2023

10am - 2.30pm

St Clair Recreation Centre (109 Woodville Road, Woodville South)

Free to attend.

Free parking at the venue. Public transport located nearby with the Woodville Railway Station within walking distance and bus stops located close by along Woodville Road.

Whether you are a job seeker or an exhibitor keen to be part of the day, you can learn more and register at

FRINGE IN OUR CITY

The Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere and we’re spoilt for choice this summer with a huge selection of fantastic comedy, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, events and more happening all around our City from 17 February to 19 March 2023.

Here’s a tiny taste of the dozens of great Fringe shows you can check out in our City below.

Jesus Jane Mother and Me

14 February - 19 March Holden Street Theatres, Hindmarsh

A new play from acclaimed writer Philip Stokes (Heroin(e) for Breakfast).

The darkly hilarious and heartwrenching story of Daniel, a strange boy who returns to his family home for a Mother’s Day like no other.

Horror House Tour (18+)

18 February

The Brocas, St Clair

This horror theatre tour is a haunted house escape room experience like no other. It’s an unfolding story full of jump scare surprises, screams and laughs to release the tension.

Deborah Brennan’s Bootleg Choir 27 February The Gov, Hindmarsh

Join cabaret songbird Deborah Brennan and a classic Aussie anthem for this fantastic pub choir-style Fringe event

where a pub full of friends and strangers become the stars of the show.

Astral Expressionism - A Stiles.Be x Inkswel Live Music and Art Event

24 February Pony and Cole, Hindmarsh

Rooted in the rebellion of Hip Hop, Artist, Stiles. Be and internationally celebrated producer/DJ, Inkswel meld the worlds of live improvised art and live remixing in this unique live music, recording and art event.

Granny Flaps - Hot Off the Chest Tour

24 February Shapeshifter Brewing Co, Findon

It’s a brand spanking new show for the award-winning comedy act Granny Flaps. This ukulele lady will have you laughing from beginning to end as she explores everything from love and lust in your golden years, to the joys of youthful nights out.

See the next page for some of the events at Woodville Town Hall.

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The excitement, fun and colour of the Adelaide Fringe is heading to the City of Charles Sturt in February and March.

NEWS AND WHAT’S ON

Upcoming Events

WOODVILLE TOWN HALL FRINGE PROGRAM

February and March 2023

The Woodville Town Hall is proud to welcome a variety of Fringe Shows for 2023. From Cabaret to Family Friendly events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Real Housewives Choir Get Lucky!

2 March 2023

The Ultimate Showgirl Experience - Rise Release Reveal!

10 & 11 March 2023

Suburban Showgirls 12 March 2023

The Ultimate Showgirl Experience - Alter Ego Unleashed!

17 & 18 March 2023

The Crazy Colour Comp

18 March 2023

For further information and to explore all our upcoming events, visit woodvilletownhall.com.au

SEASONAL SESSIONS

24, 25 & 26 February 2023

Seasonal Sessions are back once again hosting a variety of shows during the Adelaide Fringe. The Woodville Town Hall will come alive with story and song across each day, featuring a stellar array of diverse local and interstate acts.

Featuring the very best of original Australian music, cabaret, and comedy, come and enjoy acts including Love on the Left Bank with celebrated Adelaide actress and singer Louise Blackwell and Simply Brill: The Teens Who Stole Rock n Roll with acclaimed cabaret stars Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths. More acts to be announced!

Sign up to the Woodville Town Hall Newsletter and stay in the loop

RIVERBANK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY

Now until 2 January 2023 6.30pm to late Adam Street Reserve (corner of Port Road & Adam Street, Hindmarsh)

The Riverbank Christmas Lights Display is an iconic South Australian tradition bordering our City along the River Torrens.

It is free to attend and there are amusement rides, food, refreshments, and gallery games available.

Parking will be available at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on non-event days with up to 3 hours free parking available for visitors from 6pm, subject to capacity.

On event days, parking is available but may be subject to an event day parking price and capacity.

Visit the Adelaide Entertainment Centre website or Coopers Stadium website for further information regarding event days.

GREEK BLESSING OF THE WATERS

8 January 2023 11am to 9pm

Henley Square

Free to attend. Food and refreshments available.

For a full list of community events coming up visit charlessturt. sa.gov.au/events

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AROUND OUR CITY

SKATE DAZE

Live music, skate demos, creative workshops, live art and market stalls filled this gorgeous Spring day at St Clair/ Brocas Youth Centre.

DOGGY DAY AT THE BEACH

All the cool pooches know what’s up!

Another furry friendly day at Henley Square.

SPRING GARDEN

Green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts from across our City celebrate at our awards night.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

ZDRAVEI! Здравей! (HELLO IN BULGARIAN)

The secret is out about Bulgaria, a nation at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East. Taste the best examples of our cuisine from our showcase of traditional food available, made with uniquely Bulgarian recipes including our not-so-secret herb chubritsa. Watch Bulgarian and Slavic performers; listen to traditional and contemporary Bulgarian music or join in and learn a traditional Bulgarian dance. For the curious view the inside of a Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Finally, take a piece of Bulgaria home with you, traditional pottery and crafts will also be available for purchase.

The festival will be held on Sunday 12 February 2023 from 10am – 6pm at 443 Tapleys Hill Road, Fulham Gardens. Free entry, with children’s entertainment to provide fun for the whole family.

RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED?

Are you wanting to make new social connections and extend your horizons? Do you want to meet new people who share your interests? U3A Charles Sturt may be just what you are looking for.

Our 2023 program offers you weekly guest speaker presentations, special interest groups and regular social outings.

Check us out at our Information and Registration Day on Tuesday 31 January, 1.30pm - 3pm at the Fulham Uniting Church Hall 16 Madeline Crescent, Fulham.

Annual membership is $60 per single and $90 per couple.

For further information phone Colin Levy on 0402 063 994 or visit our website www.u3acharlessturt.com.au

MUCH MORE THAN A MUMS GROUP

Villagehood Australia is a Registered Charity dedicated to empower the community to support the health & wellbeing of mothers who are 95% of the time, the primary carers of children in the early years.

At Villagehood Australia, we welcome every mother (and woman) into our village, holding space for her to maintain her sense of self, wellbeing and independence, as she navigates the trials and triumphs of motherhood.

We offer a combination of programs to improve the mental wellbeing of mothers: preparing them for motherhood, helping them learn how to “mum” with confidence, teaching them tools to build a secure relationship with their child and creating moments of joy to enable children to learn from their mother.

If you would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to connect with us and/or check our website at www.villagehoodaustralia.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 FK BEOGRAD UNDER 13 JUNIOR STATE LEAGUE (JSL)

Congratulations to the 2022 FK Beograd Under 13 Junior State League (JSL) team for achieving first place in their league for the 2022 Football SA soccer season. This team worked hard throughout the season and achieved 16 wins and 1 draw out of 18 games. Their efforts and that of their coach, Craig Piercy, were acknowledged with a medal presentation at the FK Beograd club on Sunday September 25th. FK Beograd (formerly White City Soccer Club) is based at Woodville West, with junior training grounds at Fulham Gardens.

SAVE THE DATE

Opens Gardens SA presents Henley Beach Open Gardens

Saturday 1 April and Sunday 2 April 2023 10am - 4.30pm

Starting at Henley Community Garden, Henley and Grange Memorial Reserve (North of Raymond Street carpark), walk/ drive around to the 5 private, diverse seaside gardens open to the public. Featuring small and medium gardens and showcasing a diversity of plants and gardening styles (map will be supplied).

Finishing at the community garden, with individual and communal plots, orchard, pergola, composting area, chooks, bees, art and much more. Take a tour and purchase local craft, potted plants, cakes, biscuits, muffins, coffee, and woodfired pizza. You can also visit the nearby Henley and Grange Art Society to view their amazing array of paintings and ceramics available for purchase.

Come along and support this special local event. Cost is $15 per person with tickets on sale at the event. For further information please email henleycommunitygarden@gmail.com

Have something to share with our Community?

Let us know before 20 January and we could include it in the next edition of Kaleidoscope, landing in letterboxes in March. Your community group, event or not-for-profit organisation must be located in the City of Charles Sturt.

Please send us an email with the subject “Kaleidoscope Community Noticeboard” to publications@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY 21/22

executive summary

This year we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our amalgamation with the former Cities of Hindmarsh, Woodville and Henley and Grange and the formation of the City of Charles Sturt. We celebrated by delivering several important facilities and upgrades for our community that will make a significant impact now and into the future.

Two of these major milestones were the opening of the new Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority (CAWRA) facility, and Ngutungka West Lakes. CAWRA opened in partnership with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and uses the latest in optical sorting technology to process kerbside recycling more efficiently. The facility includes a dedicated education room and viewing platform for safe first-hand observation of the entire recycling process and is aimed to be a destination of choice for tours and school visits to transparently show how our yellow bin contents is recycled.

Ngutungka West Lakes officially opened to a warm reception in late April, and we have seen many families through the doors enjoying the brand-new facilities and hightech programs on offer. Located on the boundary of Football Park at West Lakes, Ngutungka has been designed to take advantage of the adjacent open space. Ngutungka means place of knowledge in Kaurna language. An extension of this Kaurna exploration and learning is the continued works on Breakout Creek Redevelopment Stage 3 along the Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens) from Tapleys Hill Road to the coast. This collaborative project is now well underway and will

create opportunities to learn about Kaurna culture and history along the accessible paths and crossings, while also creating wetlands and a new habitat for endangered animals to live and thrive.

The 2021/22 Annual Report outlines the work achieved by Council in collaboration with our community over the past financial year, as well as the services provided to meet the goals outlined in our Community Plan: Charles Sturt’s vision to be a ‘Leading, Liveable City’. Along with the $23.2m evolutionary CAWRA MRF facility, Ngutungka West Lakes ($20m), and the Military Road and Main Street, and Public Plaza Upgrade ($14.2m; $9m through Council, $2.6m from SA Power Networks, $2.6m from State Government) are modern upgrades important for this goal and our community.

We have invested nearly $40m on Capital Works Projects in the last year, through renewing our existing assets; road and footpath works, sporting facility upgrades, playground renewals and stormwater upgrades. A further $4m has been spent on additional Annual Operating Initiatives; stormwater management planning, greening our City, community grants, small business support and arts and cultural development.

Our overall average rate rise for the 21/22 financial year was our lowest-ever increase since the amalgamation at 0.5% and in 22/23 it will be 2.45% - less than half of the CPI figure for the period. We work hard to keep rates to a responsible level in the context of rising cost of living and financial pressures on families. The budget focus was to continue to invest in

modern developments, upgrades and environmentally sustainable solutions that are so important to households in Charles Sturt.

We prioritise the environment, with our 10 plants for $10 offer again selling out in record time. This program has provided over 40,000 locally indigenous plants to our community since its inception, boosting biodiversity across our City, providing habitat for our native fauna, increasing our green cover and reducing the urban heat island effect. We have also prepared a strategic plan this year to ensure we are able to continue our environmental sustainability and net zero targets.

The City of Charles Sturt means the world to us all, and the further community initiatives we undertook in 2022 are an example of this. The Ukrainian flag flies above Woodville Town Hall to signify our support for the region, and our community centres received an overwhelming amount of donations in the form of household items and food. Separately, the introduction of new bookable walkers to Henley Beach in addition to our beach wheelchairs has been met with positive reception and increased accessibility, bringing us great pride.

There are many inspiring stories happening every day in our diverse City, and we are proud to be a leading, liveable, and welcoming place for all.

Sutton Chief Executive Officer

Paul

FAST FACTS ABOUT CHARLES STURT

Staff 476.45 full time equivalent (FTE) staff as at 30 June 2022

Key Statistics

• Total Area – 5,557 hectares

• Length of coast – 11.5km

• Length of roadway (approx.) – 774km of sealed roads

• Open space (approx.) –451 parks and reserves contributing to a total of 494.1 hectares of open

Mayor Angela Evans

Chief Executive Officer Paul Sutton

our council

The City of Charles Sturt is comprised of 17 members - The Mayor and 16 Councillors, two for each of the eight wards. For the 21/22 financial year, our Elected Members were:

Angela Evans

Mayor

Park Ward

Tom Scheffler

Ward

Cr Paul Alexandrides

Alice Campbell

Hindmarsh Ward

Cr Edgar Agius OAM, JP

Matt Mitchell

Ward

Tolley Wasylenko JP

West Woodville Ward

Cr Helen Hibeljic JP Cr George Turelli

Findon Ward

corporate indicators 2021/22

These themes are:

The City of Charles Sturt’s Corporate Plan is informed by our Community Plan 2016-2027 Charles Sturt – A Leading, Liveable City. The Community Plan sets out five community theme areas that were developed in consultation with our residents.

• Our Community – A strong and connected community

• Our Liveability – A liveable City of great places

• Our Environment – An environmentally responsible and sustainable City

• Our Economy – An economically thriving City

• Our Leadership – A leading and transformational Local Government Organisation

Indicators and measures are identified to enable monitoring of performance and key priorities within the themes. Significant projects have been identified that will be delivered over the 4 year period of the Corporate Plan.

OUR COMMUNITY

A STRONG & CONNECTED COMMUNITY

KEY PRIORITY STATUS COMMENTS

West Lakes Ngutungka

The newly constructed library and community centre (known as Ngutungka West Lakes) has provided a new model for council which combines both our library and community centre and provides our community with a highly functional and adaptable space, which is more accessible and offers a diverse range of community services.

Ngutungka West Lakes opened to the public in April 2022.

Creating Henley Library and Community Centre

Early concept planning and community consultation was endorsed by Council in May 2022 and will diversify the way Council offers library and community centre activities and resources.

Onsite construction is due late 2023.

Implementing our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP)

The DAIP was endorsed by Council in 2021.

Two beach walkers have been purchased and are available for community hire at Henley Beach.

Three ‘Changing Places’ toilets are now operational across the City with the opening of Ngutungka West Lakes.

Disability awareness training has been delivered through the LGA to staff.

We surveyed our community to gain insight into satisfaction with our social infrastructure including libraries, community centres, sporting clubs and halls. 81% (81% 2021) of our surveyed community rated libraries, community centres and sporting clubs as important and that we performed 79% (85% in 2021) for providing these services and facilities.

Connecting via our website and social media platforms

Our website remains a key medium for communicating with our residents. The chart shows website visits and users over the past 5 years and the growing upward trend of users and visits. The chart shows that online visits increased by 3.28% to 640,158 total City of Charles Sturt website views.

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This year, 734 citizens were conferred by the City of Charles Sturt, with the largest portion of these new citizens, at 25%, coming from India. The remainder came from the UK (11%) and Vietnam (10%).

We asked our community about how safe they felt in their neighbourhood. This is what our surveyed community told us: 86% (95% 2021) of residents feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day and 73% (78% 2021) feel safe in their neighbourhood at night.

RESIDENTS

number of new Australian Citizens conferred in CCS.

our proactive and compliance activities support positive health and safety outcomes. 86%

SAFE IN THEIR NEIGHBOURHOOD DURING THE DAY

IN

NEIGHBOURHOOD

our social infrastructure and services are highly valued and engaging.

Our community positively rates the provision of services and facilities

our community feels connected and supported.

OUR LIVEABILITY A LIVEABLE CITY OF GREAT PLACES

KEY PRIORITY STATUS COMMENTS

Major streetscapes revitalized including: Woodville Road Military and Main Street Chief Street

Deliver enhanced walking and cycling opportunities including the Grange Lakes Corridor, West Lakes Lake Edge Masterplan and Grange Greenway

Delivery of major streetscape projects will ensure these key streets are renewed and upgraded. Detailed design for streetscape works largely completed. Tender release to the market in December 2021 and post tender processes are in progress. Early works (undergrounding of power and water main relocation) complete with commenced civil works commenced mid 2022.

Planned completion November 2022.

Preferred concept design endorsed by the Asset Management Committee/Council in March 2022. Detailed design comments in will continue through 2022/23.

Delivering and enhancing our strategic walking and cycling corridors will promote active and sustainable travel modes which result in healthier and more connected communities, including: Grange Greenway

• (Tapleys Hill Road west) – completed

• Terminus Street – design in progress with construction planned to commence in second half of 22/23

Grange Lakes Corridor

• Napier Street to Jetty Street – contractor appointed and works to commence in second half of 22/23

West Lakes Lake Edge Masterplan

• Maramba Reserve to Tiranna Reserve construction to commence in second half of 22/23

• Maramba Reserve to West Lakes Boulevard consultation to commence in second half of 22/23

• Path upgrade along Annie Watt Circuit completed.

Delivering great clubs and unisex changeroom facilities including Woodville Hockey Club, Pedlar Reserve, Flinders Park Football Club and Grange Recreation Reserve Clubrooms

Completion of conversion of all council operated streetlights to LED

• Woodville Hockey Club – project complete and official opening was held in March 2022.

• Flinders Park Football Club – changerooms completed.

• Pedlar Reserve, Fawk Reserve and Grange Recreation Reserve – clubrooms and changerooms are in various stages of concept designs. Designs due for completion in June 2022.

• Local Street Conversions – LED conversion programs 1 – 3 are complete with over 10,000 old and inefficient streetlights replaced.

• Main Road Conversions – LED conversion works planned for 2023/24 onwards.

Monitoring our City’s population growth.

Our population has continued to grow over the past 12 months with the current estimated resident population being above 123,000. The chart shows the growth in our City’s population for the past 5 years, increasing steadily.

speed limit

40km/hr speed limit

We are making our local roads safer and working towards reducing crashes through reduced speeds. In 2022, a review of recently installed 40km/h Area Speed Limits was undertaken to understand impacts of the speed limit change and to inform future decision making. The total percentage of eligible local streets with 40km/h limits remains at 53%.

Open spaces are important as they provide areas for recreation, exercise, and socialising.

% of residents that live within 300m of open space:

Open spaces are important as they provide areas for recreation, exercise, and socialising. Central to the use of open space is accessibility. As an indicator of accessibility, we have measured the proportion of residential properties that are within 300m of an open space. Accessibility as you would walk via the road network shows that the percentage of residential properties within 300m of an open space is 86%. 300m is a short distance for most people, being approximately a 5 minute walk.

86% OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES

our City is meeting the needs of a changing community.

our public and open spaces are well maintained and utilised.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE CITY

KEY PRIORITY STATUS COMMENTS

Address our Climate Change emergency declaration by delivering out NetZero strategy

Targets achieved:

• 50% Greenhouse gas emissions reduction based on 2017/18 levels by 2025

• NetZero corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 2023/24 – met through implementation of NetZero actions and dedicated sub-targets across 6 strategic areas

• Building, Lighting and Open Space

• Transport

• Not Waste

• Renewable Energy Procurement

• Carbon Offsets

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Our Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is constructed and operational

Increase our Food Waste Recycling uptake

Reduce the ‘urban heat island effect’

Staff Led Initiatives

The Central Adelaide Waste Recycling Authority (CAWRA) MRF is fully operational, and Visy Recycling has transitioned all their existing operations across the new facility which officially opened in January 2022.

Council is increasing the percentage of food waste diverted from landfill, with a target of 60% by 2025.

This is together achieved by providing Ventilated kitchen caddies and compostable bags to our community with 2,242 caddies delivered to residents in 2021/22 financial year. Compostable bags are also available via libraries and the Civic Centre and planning has commenced on the weekly FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) trial which is due to commence in May 2023.

Council will implement the AdaptWest climate change adaption plan and prioritise projects that address climate change risks such as urban heat.

Our AdaptWest partnership have created a number of community-focused initiatives to support preparedness for climate change, including:

• Red Cross Climate Ready Communities program, delivered across the 3 councils

• Award winning AdaptNow event (October 2021) and resources, available at AdaptNow (adaptwest.com.au)

• An online tool ‘My Cool Home’ has been developed for our communities to learn how to improve the thermal comfort of their homes and improve energy efficiency.

We will know this by:

• Number of understorey plants planted in biodiversity sites.

• % of tree canopy cover

In 2022 - 9,987 understory plants were planted in biodiversity sites (including the coastal dunes).

Tree canopy cover

Our i-tree canopy study measures trends in changes to tree canopy cover, plantable space cover and impervious surface cover across the City. The study measures changes from 1998 to 2020, being our most recent year of measurement.

The study identifies that City-wide (public and private land combined) canopy coverage is 13.84% with public land (Council owned/managed) measuring 16.15% and private land measuring 12.79%.

We use the findings of these analyses to inform our planting programs, specifically planting programs for local parks and street tree planting.

These studies have been integral to the development of our Tree Canopy Improvement Strategy which is being used to drive an extended and intensive tree planting program to reach a City-wide canopy target of 25% by 2045.

The City of Charles Sturt collected 61,664 tonnes of waste in 2022. 57.3% of this waste, namely compostable waste, recyclables and E-waste, was diverted from landfill. 26,372 tonnes of waste was collected from the kerbside collection, with an average of 0.86 tonnes produced/ collected per serviced rateable property.

16.15%

TREE CANOPY COVERAGE

our biodiversity and tree canopy cover statistics.

our environmental management & efficiency is improving.

OUR ECONOMY AN ECONOMICALLY THRIVING CITY

KEY PRIORITY STATUS COMMENTS

Bringing energy and vibrancy to the economic recovery

Economic Support and Stimulus package 2021/22 released including Business Support, #ShopLocal, Live & Local and Creative Cities grant funding programs.

Budget 2022/23 has been endorsed with 20 applications awaiting approval post caretaker period.

Promoting economic development of the Western Region

Supporting local business and local supply chain

• Building Western Adelaide Strategy and Action Plan endorsed by Council and the Western Alliance Councils.

• Adelaide Beaches website being updated.

• Western Regional Tourism Development Action Plan update being prepared.

• Living in the West project underway.

Collaboration with Western Alliance of Councils and City of Marion to promote local tendering opportunities and support local supply chain.

OUR LEADERSHIP

A LEADING & TRANSFORMATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION

KEY PRIORITY STATUS COMMENTS

Our workplaces and the way we work ensures our commitments to excellence in customer and people experience

Progressive leadership and financial management for our community and economy during the pandemic in the recovery and beyond

Councils Customer Experience (CX) 2020-2025 Strategy is implemented.

We will prioritise customers, ensuring we design systems and processes to provide excellence in customer experience.

Council has adapted our leadership style to provide a dynamic response mechanism for our community.

Council developed and consulted on its budget, cognisant of the financial stress on the community from the COVID pandemic. The budget delivered a rate rise well below CPI to ease the financial burden on households.

Our organisational values, our brand and our strategy have clear alignment.

Our organisational values and brand have been incorporated into our Organisational Plan as well as our Customer and People Experiences.

Custmer Experience 2021/2022:

NPS – 47.0

Net Promoter Score (NPS), measures customer loyalty and is measured on scale of -100 to 100

CSAT – 78%

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) is measured on scale of 0 – 100%

The Voice of the Customer (VOC) survey program allows us to monitor our Net Promoter Score and overall Customer Satisfaction across a range of interaction points. The VOC Survey program was implemented in May 2021 and currently incorporates surveys across a range of reactive services, telephone calls managed by our Contact Centre, telephone calls transferred to internal departments, Webchat interactions, Environmental Health food premises inspections and post attendance at our Immunisation Clinic. Feedback received helps to inform process improvements that help to deliver a better customer experience across our business. We have also expanded our program to gain feedback on projects including the Military Road and Main Street Project and the Woodville Road Streetscape Project, and to gain feedback about the experience at Ngutungka West Lakes.

Grants and co-funding received:

We strive to ensure that the City’s finances are well managed and that our ratepayers are receiving good value for their rates. We are vigorously pursuing grant and co-funding opportunities to help fund projects in our City. This year, we successfully obtained $16,223,459 in grants and co-funding.

Value for money

We asked our residents to indicate how satisfied they are that their rates provide value for money. 65% of residents indicated that they were satisfied that they received value for money in exchange for their rates.

65% RESIDENTS

WERE SATISFIED WITH VALUE FOR MONEY FOR RATES

our organisation is innovative and achieves business excellence.

our finances are sustainable.

key indicators

A number of key financial indicators are used to enable an assessment of Council’s performance over 2021/22 and alignment with its long term financial plan to ensure financial sustainability.

Operating Surplus ratio

Target >=0% and <10%

On track

An operating surplus indicates the extent to which operating revenue is sufficient to meet all operating expenses and whether current ratepayers are paying for their consumption of resources.

The Operating Surplus ratio expresses the operating surplus as a percentage of operating income.

Operating Surplus ratio

The ratio indicates the cost of services provided to ratepayers is being met from operating revenues with surplus’s being used to fund infrastructure works and avoid borrowings.

Net Financial Liabilities ratio

Benchmark <100% On track

Net Financial Liabilities is an indicator of the Council’s total indebtedness and includes all of a council’s obligations including provisions for employee entitlements and creditors.

This ratio indicates the extent to which the net financial liabilities of the Council can be met by the Council’s total operating revenue.

Net Financial Liabilities ratio 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 2022 2021 2020 2019

This ratio demonstrates that council’s total indebtedness (including borrowings) can be met by our operating revenue with our position demonstrating we are well placed to fund all of our commitments with our ratio <60% of our total operating revenue in all years.

Asset Renewal funding

Target >80% On track

This ratio indicates whether the council is renewing or replacing existing infrastructure assets such as stormwater, roads, footpaths as per Council’s asset management plans.

This ratio indicates that council’s existing assets are over time being renewed to cost effectively maintain services as per Asset Management plans. However the timing of renewal infrastructure projects adopted annually as part of the budget process but which are incomplete as at the end of the year can have an impact on this ratio and

Asset Renewal funding

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 2022 2021 2020 2019

timing of forecast expenditure. It should be noted all proposed infrastructure works undergo a period of consultation to ensure they meet community demands and meet services required.