Salisbury Snapshot January 2013

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Your guide to what’s happening in Salisbury, with information about the City of Salisbury’s services and programs, and changes that affect your area.

In this issue

Engaging with the Community 3 Living Well in the Living City 3

Young People Make Their Mark 4 New Programs for the New Year 6 Upcoming Events 8

Young People in Salisbury Make Their Mark The City of Salisbury offers a range of activities and programs for children and young people.

The plan has provided an ongoing focus on:

The programs are varied and cater to a range of age groups, from babies who attend the story time sessions with their parents at Council’s libraries, to teenage members of Salisbury Youth Council who are working to make a difference to the lives of young people in Salisbury.

Almost 20 per cent of Salisbury’s population is aged between 12 and 25 (which is around 3 per cent higher than the greater Adelaide and national youth population rates), making them an important group in our community. Acknowledging this, the City of Salisbury endorsed its Youth Action Plan two years ago.

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A Learning and Development Framework

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Issues relating to youth housing

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Opportunities for young artists

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Improvements in the Salisbury CBD to make it more youth friendly; and

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Marketing to and for young people.

A youth space will form a key part of the revitalisation of Salisbury City Centre thanks to a $400,000 grant through the Open Space Grant Fund by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

More inside on centrespread…

Jibba Jabba Radio Jibba Jabba Radio is a youth led radio show supported by the Cities of Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully and Playford. Jibba Jabba Radio has been running since 2010 and has seen 72 young people participate in the program.

Operating out of the PBA FM studios at Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre, the 6 month program offers the opportunity for nine young people to complete

radio training and research, plan and produce their own show called Jibba Jabba Radio.

Jibba Jabba Radio airs on community radio station PBA FM 89.7. Tune in at 4.35pm every Friday! If you would like to register your interest for the next round, contact Kate Walker on 8253 9928 or email kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au

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Happy New Year!

As 2013 gets underway, the City of Salisbury is entering an exciting phase as it continues to call for registrations of interest for development of the former Sexton car park which will kick-off the renewal of Salisbury’s city centre. The revitalisation of the city will make it an even better place to call home, do business and to visit.

This edition of Salisbury Snapshot focuses on the younger members of our community and the wide range of programs Council provides to support and encourage them.

There are many young people from Salisbury making their mark in life, including Matt Cowdrey, Australia’s most successful Paralympian, Grace Bawden who is singing her way to stardom, local BMX riders Brian Kirkham and Olympian Anthony Dean as well as world champion cyclist Jack Bobridge, and Ryan McGowan who is playing for the Socceroos. We are very proud of them all!

Salisbury Council is also extremely proud to have a very large and active Youth Council who act as a voice for their peers and continually strive for a better environment for all young people to enjoy. Council works hand-in-hand with them to develop unique programs which assist the wider community and we are excited about their recent partnership with Wakefield Youth Advisory Council.

Inside this edition of Snapshot, learn about the range of programs, sporting activities and recreational opportunities available to young people living in Salisbury, as well as some of the other work Council is undertaking in the community.

To learn more about Council, visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofsalisbury or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cityofsalisbury

Gillian Aldridge JP

Declared Plants (Pest Weeds) Every summer, the City of Salisbury carries out targeted inspections and removal of Declared Plants (pest weeds).

Declared plants are those regulated under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. Plants are ‘declared’ due to the significant weed threat they present to our State’s primary production industries, natural environments and public safety. All landowners have a legal responsibility to control Declared Plants.

The City of Salisbury currently spends more than $500,000 each year on weed control services and implements both programmed and reactive services aimed at controlling Declared Plants on Council property.

Council Officers, in partnership with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board, identify and inspect high risk properties not owned by Council within the city. Where Declared Plants are found, property owners are issued a notice informing them of their obligations to control the plants along with supporting information to assist them in how to go about treating the problem.

It is not possible or practical for Council to inspect all properties and we need your assistance to help control these plants to provide a safe and enjoyable place to live.

Declared Plants are sometimes seasonal and are not visible all year round. A brochure titled ‘Declared Plants of South Australia – Are they on your land’? contains helpful pictures to assist landowners to identify Declared Plants. It is available at www.nrm.sa.gov.au There are two Declared Plants in particular that emerge in the summer period. Caltrop and Khaki Weed grow after summer rains and quickly flower to produce a spiny burr.

Both are prolific seeders and will spread quickly, however with appropriate treatment can be contained and eliminated, particularly if discovered early.

Fact sheets and other educational material including instructional videos are available at Council offices in James Street, Salisbury, Salisbury library branches and online at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au and www.nrm.sa.gov.au

To find out more about your city call 8406 8222 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

Engaging with the Community The Para Hills community has been consulted on the future of local community facilities and how they may look in 10 to 20 years.

Seven themes arose through the consultation activities: •

Outside environment - thoughts on trees, play spaces, walking trails

Residents from the Para Hills area were recently invited to attend several Community Cafe style events to discuss the future of local community facilities. Those who couldn’t make it were given a chance to have their say online via the City of Salisbury website.

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Transport – thoughts on roads, footpaths and car parking

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Location – thoughts on the current location of facilities in Para Hills

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Physical building – thoughts on what a facility would look and feel like

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Activities and service – thoughts on how a community facility could be used and services provided

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Community – thoughts on how changes in the community may affect Elected Members decisions; and

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Information – thoughts on how Council could promote its services more including the use of signage.

The purpose was for people to tell Council what they think about the existing facilities including the library, Para Hills Centre and The Paddocks Centre, and to put forward ideas about how facilities may look and feel in the future.

151 people provided their views, including representatives from the local primary and high schools, sports clubs, seniors and people from local cultural groups that use the community centre regularly.

A proposal for community facilities in Para Hills will be put to the elected body early in 2013. Council will then decide on its preferred option and report back to the community.

Living Well in the Living City With the New Year upon us, now is the perfect time to commit to those New Year resolutions to get more active and healthy.

Council’s Healthy Communities Team has a range of programs and activities to help you get motivated and moving.

Cycling will also be big this year, and as part of the Cycle Salisbury program, Council and Bicycle SA have developed a range of programs designed to get people riding again, or even for the first time!

Most of these activities are low cost or no cost and include, Walking Groups, Strength Training for the over 50’s, Specialised Lifestyle Programs, Healthy Eating Programs and Gardening Workshops.

To learn more about Healthy Lifestyle Programs in Salisbury, contact Council’s Healthy Communities Team on 8406 8251 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/livingwell

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Young people in Salisbury are engaged in a range of challenging and exciting activities coordinated by the Council.

Young People in Salisbury Make Their Mark Youth Forum 2012: ‘Young People Creating Change’

The Salisbury Youth Council in partnership with Playford Youth Advisory Committee and Tea Tree Gully Youth Advisory Network recently ran the Youth Forum 2012: ‘Young People Creating Change’ giving northern young people the opportunity to have a say in the future of their communities.

The forum featured a ‘Listening Panel’ session. The panel comprised of the Mayors of three Councils (Salisbury, Playford and Tea Tree Gully) as well as representatives from the Youth Affairs Council of SA and the Minister’s Youth Council.

The Listening Panel provided a chance for forum participants to highlight particular aspects of the day’s discussions and share their views about what they see as priorities for the future.

Twelve25 FLO Programs Video

Check out www.vimeo.com/53553501 to view a video highlighting Twelve25’s FLO Programs which include Certificate I IT, Digital Photography and Aerosol Art. This video was developed by a past program participant and current volunteer, Sarah Valle, who created it for a university assignment (that received a Distinction).

To find out more information about Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre’s youth programs and activities, please contact 8253 9928 or check out Twelve25’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/twelve25youth

Theatre Group

Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre, Urban Myth Theatre Company and Five Point One’s Youth Theatre group presents The Pirates Ship (adapted from the book by award winning author Gillian Rubenstein).

A swashbuckling adventure by Adelaide based children’s author, Gillian Rubenstein, which has captured the imaginations of young readers everywhere. This live stage production of The Pirates’ Ship is a wonderful introduction to the joy, magic and fun of theatre. This is a fantastic 40 minute show for young children (four to eight years old) so book now!

Plan now for: Thursday 4 April 2013 11.00am or 1.00pm or Friday 5 April 2013 at 7.00pm Tickets: Children under 8 years $5.00, Adults $10.00 Venue: Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise, 17 Wiltshire Street Salisbury. For tickets contact Kate Walker on 8253 9928.

Youth Council Working with OPAL

Salisbury Youth Council members have been meeting with the Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle (OPAL) team to discuss the 2013 theme of ‘Healthy Breakfast’.

In the coming year Youth Council members will work with OPAL to implement a range of initiatives that encourage young people (particularly teenagers who are notorious breakfast skippers and junk food consumers), to eat a healthy breakfast each day.

To find out more about your city call 8406 8222 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

Eat Fast and Fresh

National Youth Week

National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people in Australia with thousands of people aged 12 to 25 from across Australia getting involved each year to: • • • • • • •

Share ideas Attend live events Have their voices heard on issues which concern them Showcase their talents Celebrate their contribution to the community Take part in competitions, and Have fun.

NYW is being held from 5 to 14 April 2013 and the theme is ‘Be Active. Be Happy. Be You’.

Salisbury Youth Council and the Wakefield Youth Advisory Committee will work in partnership on a range of initiatives in 2013, which will include an art exhibition, a Blue Light Disco and a youth and corporate golf day.

Fresh, quick and tasty meals don’t need to cost a lot and are easy to prepare at home. The Bagster Road Community Centre along with OPAL Salisbury (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) has developed Fast & Fresh, a food kit system that increases access to healthy fresh food options at an affordable price.

Michelle Grinter, Neighbourhood Development Coordinator, is excited about the project. “Fast & Fresh offers a range of low cost dinner options, encouraging more home prepared meals. At less than $9, the packs include all the food items needed for four people as well as an easy to follow guide on how to prepare the meal.”

OPAL Salisbury Project Officer, Talia Hoskin, encourages young people in the City of Salisbury to try the Fast & Fresh meals.

“By eating well, with fresh and unprocessed foods, young people can save their cash for important stuff.”

The partnership is a great opportunity to combine ideas and resources and to enable young people to learn about the differences, challenges and similarities for young people in rural and metropolitan areas.

Residents are invited to the Bagster Road Community Centre at 1.30pm on Friday 5 April 2013 to learn the basic skills required to prepare the meals and also be able to take a meal of their choice home, to try for free. To book, email btaylor@salisbury.sa.gov.au by Thursday 28 March 2013.

The City of Salisbury, through Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre, is also hosting the annual Skate Park event at Salisbury North on Saturday 6 April 2013 as part of NYW celebrations.

Five different Salisbury Fast & Fresh meal kits are available to purchase for $9 each weekday between 9.00am and 4.00pm from Bagster Road Community Centre from Monday 2 March 2013.

The event will include BMX, scooter and skate competitions, promotional and interactive stalls by youth agencies, music performances, plus much more. For more information contact Kate Walker on 8253 9928.

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As the New Year gets underway, there are plenty of opportunities in the City of Salisbury for those who are looking to try something new.

New Programs for the New Year Taster Sports Programs

Active Ageing Australia is working with Council’s Recreation Services team to provide opportunities for adults to participate in a modified sports program called ‘5 for 10’.

The project offers five sessions for just $10 to adults looking to become more active. Rusty Tennis will be offered at Salisbury Recreation Precinct in Salisbury North on Tuesday mornings, 10.00am to 11.00am starting next month (February 2013).

Sessions will feature modified equipment including smaller courts, lower nets, lighter racquets and social activities.

Sessions are run by professional tennis coaches.

Beach sports at Mawson Lakes will be offered throughout March. Come along and try one sport a week on the sand!

From modified beach volleyball (modified to suit all skill levels), to beach badminton, beach netball and beach bocce, there’s fun to be had by all in these come ‘n’ try, noncompetitive activities.

Midnight Basketball

The popular Midnight Basketball program will recommence on 16 February 2013 for 12 to 18 year olds.

Each tournament runs for eight weeks from 7.30pm to midnight on Saturday evenings and consists of a healthy dinner, life-skills workshop, heaps of tournament basketball and transport home at the end of the night.

This is a great chance for young people to meet new friends and have a lot of fun in a friendly, safe environment.

Best of all – it’s free! To participate, register at www.midnightbasketball.org.au/Salisbury

Netball

‘Net Set Go’ come ‘n’ try netball event will be held on Tuesday 22 January 2013 at the Ingle Farm Recreation Centre between 5.00pm and 7.00pm and include the chance to meet some of the players from the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

For further information about the ‘5 for 10’ project or to enrol, please visit www.activeagingaustralia.com or telephone 8362 5599.

5-10 year old clinic – 5.00pm to 6.00pm 11-14 year old clinic – 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Squash Clinic

To register contact the Ingle farm Recreation Centre on 8263 0411 or email Carly Farrer at cfarrer@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Ingle Farm Junior Squash Clinic is held every Saturday of the school term from 9.30am to 10.30am. Sessions cost $5 per person and include coaching and court hire. For more information call Patrick Stevens (Coach) on 0423 442 158.

To find out more about your city call 8406 8222 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

Kindigym

Kindigym is a movement based program that encourages children aged one to five years to grow and develop through playing in a fun, colourful and stimulating environment with the encouragement and supervision of their parent/carer.

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TIME

LOCATION

Monday Wednesday Friday

9.30am

Ingle Farm Recreation Centre Cnr Roopena Street & Beovich Road, Ingle Farm T. 8263 0411

Monday Wednesday Friday

9.30am

The Gardens Recreation Centre Cnr Kings & Martins Road Parafield Gardens T. 8281 4888

Tuesday

9.30am

Thursday

10.30am

St Jays Recreation Centre 15 Brown Terrace Salisbury T. 8258 9211

Cost per session is $5 for the first child and $4 for siblings. A 10-session pass is valid for six months and costs $45 for the first child and $35 for siblings. The registration fee of $5 per child is payable each term.

Aussie Hoops

The City of Salisbury and Basketball SA are giving children between the ages of five and 12 the opportunity to participate in the Aussie Hoops Basketball Program. Aussie Hoops is an introductory program giving children a fun taste of what basketball is all about. Players will have the opportunity to learn skills of the game in a non-competitive environment while having lots of fun.

Programs run: Ingle Farm Recreation Centre and Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre every Friday during school term.

Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm Age: Five to 12 years Cost: $4 per session or $30 for the term.

What to bring: Ball, drink bottle, comfortable clothes and shoes. Aussie Hoops Packs can be purchased (including ball, singlet and bag) for $25 For more information contact: Ingle Farm Recreation Centre on 8263 0411 or Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre on 8281 4888.

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Learn to Skate

The Ingle Farm Recreation Centre together with Skate FX is offering a program suitable for children and adults of any age who are inexperienced skaters wanting to learn the basic skills of skating.

Where: Ingle Farm Recreation Centre, Corner Beovich Road & Roopena Street, Ingle Farm When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm during school term only Ages: All welcome Cost: $8 per lesson or $12 which includes entry into public skate session. $15 registration (for the year).

Bookings essential, please contact the Ingle Farm Recreation Centre on 8263 0411.

Digital Hub

The City of Salisbury recently won a grant from the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy to establish a Digital Hub in the Len Beadell Library.

The Digital Hub will be a central location where people can engage in a fast and interactive internet experience with a focus a digital literacy, health, education, business and home entertainment/communication.

Free training courses will be offered, including: PC basics, the benefits of NBN, securing yourself online, social networking and online shopping. For more information visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/DigitalHub

Giggle Time

Parents or carers of children aged up to two can enjoy building early literacy skills through sharing books, songs, finger plays and rhymes.

All Giggle Time sessions start at 10.30am and run during school terms only.

Tuesday

Len Beadell Library

Wednesday

Mawson Lakes Library

Thursday

Salisbury West Library Para Hills Library

Friday

Ingle Farm Library

Parents, grandparents, friends and carers are very welcome.

For more information contact the Community Learning and Outreach team on 8406 8233.

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Upcoming events Coming soon...

January 26 - Australia Day Celebrations. Hosted by Salisbury Rotary Club. A fantastic Australia Day celebration at Carisbrooke Park including Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and presentation of the Australia Day Awards. Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au for further information.

February 5 - Digital Enterprise Workshop. Telephone 8260 8205 or visit www.salisburybec.com.au for details.

February 15 - March 17 - Adelaide Fringe Festival.

February 16 - April 13 - Midnight Basketball. FREE – for 12-18 year olds. Call 8406 8366 for further information.

February 22 - Blue Light Disco. St Jays Recreation Centre, 7pm – 10pm, $5 entry, LOCK IN EVENT. February 28 - March 3 - Clipsal 500 Race.

March 3 - Clean Up Australia Day. Contact Tamika Cook on 8402 8222.

March 8 - International Women’s Day. Various events in Salisbury including one hosted by our Healthy Ageing & Access team’s CaLD (Culturally & Linguistically Diverse) seniors www.salisbury.sa.gov.au March 8 - 11 - WOMAdelaide.

March 11 - Adelaide Cup. March 18 - Business Women’s Network. Telephone 8260 8205 or visit www.salisburybec.com.au for more details.

March 21 - Harmony Day. Various events in Salisbury. Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au for further details.

March 22 - Blue Light Disco. St Jays Recreation Centre, 7pm – 10pm, $5 entry, LOCK IN EVENT. March 23 - Rotary Town Centre Markets. For further information visit www.salisburymarkets.org.au March 30 - Earth Hour for Climate Change. Turn your lights out for one hour from 8.30pm and help make a difference.

April 5 - 14 - National Youth Week. Various events in Salisbury.

Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au April 10 - Business Fundamentals Workshop. For further information visit www.salisburybec.com.au April 15 - Tennis for All. Junior championship at Salisbury Recreation Precinct.

April 27 - Rotary Town Centre Markets. For further information visit www.salisburymarkets.org.au April 30 - Digital Enterprise Workshop. Telephone 8260 8205 or visit www.salisburybec.com.au for details.

May 6 - 10 - May Mawson Celebrations. Telephone 8302 5449 for more information.

May 13 - 19 - Neighbourhood House Week. Various events in Salisbury. www.salisbury.sa.gov.au May 15 - Sundowner Networking Club. Telephone 8260 8205. Visit www.salisburybec.com.au for more details.

May 20-26 - Library and Information Week. ‘Share Your Story’.

Visit www.salisburylibrary.sa.gov.au

Celebrating Salisbury’s Cultural Diversity

All nine of the CaLD seniors groups were actively involved in the collaborative effort to develop the idea and produce the art works which represent both their cultural heritage and belonging to Salisbury, their new home.

Council’s Healthy Ageing and Access team provides home and community care services to CaLD seniors such as information provision, social support, healthy activities and Home Assist services.

Each year the Healthy Ageing and Access team organises an event to celebrate the contribution and achievements of our seniors from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

To coincide with Harmony Day on the 21st March 2013, participants from the groups will join us in celebrating this special day and proudly present their completed works to City of Salisbury Mayor, Gillian Aldridge and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Hon. Jennifer Rankine MP.

Salisbury is proud to be a multicultural community with approximately one third of the city’s over 55s coming from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) background.

In partnership with the wider community care industry, the division regularly engages with around 850 seniors from nine different CaLD communities.

Throughout the year these groups have been working alongside the Salisbury stitching group and the local Aboriginal Community group to develop two banners with the theme ‘Salisbury’s Diversity’.

Each group will also be represented by a short traditional performance. The event will be an opportunity for our CaLD seniors groups to reflect on the year’s activities, share their achievements, experiences and celebrate Salisbury’s rich cultural diversity.

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