New Residents

New Residents

Welcome to our community

We are delighted you have chosen the City of Kalamunda to be your new home.

On behalf of the Councillors and Staff we would like to extend a warm welcome to you and we hope you will enjoy being part of our unique community as much as we do.

You are now part of a wonderful community, which has much to offer residents of all ages, from sport and recreation activities, to the arts and the natural beauty of our surrounds.

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Find all our contact information via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/contact-us

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Telephone: (08) 9257 9999 Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au Address: 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076 Postal: PO Box 42, Kalamunda WA 6926

Keep In Touch

Open for Comment | Have your say Subscribe to our newsletters

Community Groups & Programs

Outdoors activities

Things to do

Councillors

Pay It

Volunteering

Disability

Pets and Animals

Walk & Cycle Trails

Environment

Planning & Building

Waste Services

Families & Children

Public and Environmental Health

What’s Happening Near Me?

Fire & Emergency Management Have Your Say Projects happening in the City Libraries Maps

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Rates Report It Seniors Sports & Recreation

Youth

The City of Kalamunda welcomes your engagement and communication. We are committed to providing our community members with opportunities to be informed, participate, engage and contribute to issues affecting you and your City.

The City is committed to continual improvement of its community engagement.

The City want to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas on projects, policies and matters that are being shared on our engagement hub. This online space gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts on the things that interest and affect you.

If you live, work, visit or socialise in the City of Kalamunda, we encourage you to join the conversation.

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Find more information via http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Fire Includes information on fire hazard reduction notices, definitions, restrictions and safety tips.

How FIREPROOF is your plan?

Bushfires are unpredictable and happen every year. The single biggest killer is indecision.

90% of WA is bushfire prone. Bushfires are dangerous and happen every year. The single biggest killer is indecision.

What will you do if there is a bushfire near you? A bushfire plan can help keep you and your family safe. Create one now in under 15 minutes.

Get more information on a range of services including: My Bushfire Plan

Important Dates

Emergency WA

DFES: Storm Safe DFES: Pets & Animals

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Find all your elected councillors via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/councillors

North Ward Suburbs included: Kalamunda, Gooseberry Hill, Maida Vale North West Ward Suburbs included: High Wycombe, Maida Vale, Forrestfield South East Ward Suburbs include: Walliston, Bickley, Carmel, Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Pickering Brook, Piesse Brook, Hacketts Gully, Paulls Valley, Canning Mills South West Ward Suburbs included: Forrestfield, Wattle Grove

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Find more information via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/waste Dowload the annual Waste & Recycling brochure

Bin Collection Each household is provided with: » 1 Mobile Garbage Bin (MGB) for general rubbish which is collected weekly. » 1 MGB for recycling which is collected fortnightly.

Bins to be out on the verge for collection before 6am.

Weight Limit: Bins are not to exceed 68kg

Transfer Station City of Kalamunda residents do not pay fees for the non-commercial use of the Walliston Transfer Station. To gain free access, please ensure you bring your Entry Pass and Proof of residency (e.g. Driver’s licence) Location: 155 Lawnbrook Road, Walliston View website for opening hours, what can be disposed and conditions of entry including vehicle permits .

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Reminder: Walliston Transfer Station is CLOSED when a Total Fire Ban or Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is declared.

Skip Bins We offer skip bins services for collection of green and general household waste.

Find out more on our website Cleanaway Service: Order online here Telephone: 9257 9624 Monday - Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Find more information via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/rangers Rangers respond to community issues relating to dogs, stock and animals. In addition they respond to parking issues and assist with the prevention and outbreak of bush fires.

Contact: (08) 9257 9999 Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 6.30pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 7.30am – 3.30pm All calls received outside Administration Office hours will be directed through our after-hours service.

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Lost/Stray Animals Dogs Registration, Exercise Areas, Limits and Fact Sheets Cats Registration, Fact Sheets, Limits Native Animals Helplines, Removal of Snakes, Fact Sheets Keeping of Animals includes Poultry & Pigeons, Bees & Large Animals Fees In an Emergency

Find more details via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/buildingdevelopment/health The City of Kalamunda’s Health Service is responsible for maintaining public health standards within the community. Below you will find links to commonly requested information. » Asbestos » Effluent Disposal » Keeping of Animals » Noise » Pests » Smoke and Dust

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Complaints Please review our information to resolve issues first before we can intervene.

Health Investigation Request

Find out more information via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/sports The City of Kalamunda has shown a commitment to sport and recreation and acknowledges the positive benefits that flow from leading active lifestyles.

A range of sporting activities can be undertaken in the City ranging from walking, cycling and football to group fitness and weights training. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out our facilities » Hartfield Park Recreation Centre » High Wycombe Community & Recreation Centre » Ray Owen Sports Centre » Water Park » Crèche Facilities » Hire Facilities » FREE 1-Day Pass 11

Subscribe to our eNewsletter HERE Receive news, updates and offers!

Find out more details via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/libraries Our aim is to provide and promote equitable opportunity for meeting the informational needs of the people of the City of Kalamunda in a friendly and helpful environment Our locations are: » Kalamunda Library » Forrestfield Library » High Wycombe Library » Lesmurdie Library Our services include: » Join the Library » Search the catalogue » eLibrary: eBooks / eResources / eSafety / eLearning » Local History Collection » WiFi and Public Computers » Holiday Activities, Literacy Programmes, Rhymetime 12 and many more!

Subscribe to our eNewsletter HERE Follow us for regular updates, news and upcoming events! @KalamundaLibraries

Find out more via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/volunteers The City of Kalamunda values its volunteers and aims to create an environment which promotes and sustains effective volunteering and builds community capacity.

Volunteers make an extraordinary contribution to our community.

Volunteers can work across different programs or work through multiple programs to find the most suitable position for them.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills.

See what positions are currently available HERE

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The City of Kalamunda host a variety of community events throughout the year.

Find our events via https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/events Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Telephone: (08) 9257 2558 Email: kpac@kalamunda.wa.gov.au Address: 48 Canning Rd, Kalamunda 6076 Keep In Touch

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 10.00am – 4.00pm Telephone: (08) 9257 9998 Email: visitor.centre@kalamunda.wa.gov.au Located: 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076 Keep In Touch

Hours and contact details are the same as the Visitor Centre Keep In Touch Telephone: (08) 9293 1371 Address: 56 Railway Road, Kalamunda Hours: Monday – Wednesday & Friday 10am – 3pm; Thursday Closed Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm Keep In Touch

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Discover the beauty of our hills. There’s adventure to be found!

From movies under the stars, exploring the universe at the observatory or simply sitting back at one of the many wineries in the Hills, enjoying live music and a glass of award-winning wine, there's something for everyone.

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Contact Us https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Contact-Us Disability https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Disability

Recreation | Section 12 http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/recreation

Environment & Sustainability https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Environment

Report It http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Report-It

Fire & Emergency Information | Section 6 https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Fire

Seniors http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Seniors

Have Your Say | Section 5 https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/HaveYourSay

Things to do | Section 14 http://www.experienceperthhills.com.au

Infrastructure: https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Infrastructure

Volunteering | Section 10 http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Volunteers

Libraries | Section 13 https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Libraries

Walk & Cycle Trails https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/recreation-tourism/outdoors

Mapping https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Maps

Waste Services | Section 8 http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Waste

Pay It https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Payments

Order a Skip Online http://cityofkalamunda.cleanaway.com.au/

Pets & Animals | Section 9 http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Rangers

What is Near Me? https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/InMyCity

Planning & Building https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/building-development

Your Councillors | Section 7 https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/councillors

Public & Environmental Health | Section 11 https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/building-development/health

Youth & Children https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Youth

Rates http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Rates

https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/community/communitysupport/families-children

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Contact Us:

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Address: 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076 Postal: PO Box 42, Kalamunda WA 6926 Telephone: (08) 9257 9999 Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au