VIBE Summer 2020/21

VIBE SUMMER 2020/21 • DECEMBER – MARCH • VICTORIAPARK.WA.GOV.AU

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F U S I O N P E R T H | V I C PA R K F U N D I N G | P L A S T I C- F R E E P L A C E S | U N W R A P V I C PA R K

M AYO R ’ S M E S S AG E Mayor Karen Vernon

For many people, 2020 will go down in history as the strangest year of their lives. Few in our community have not been impacted in some way by COVID-19.

Council continues to be guided by our COVID-19 Recovery Strategy. Our cover story features Fusion Australia, a recipient of a Restart Vic Park community grant.

We are launching the Town’s Community Charter this month, which is our promise about how we will interact and engage with our community.

The Town is the first WA local government to partner with Plastic Free Places, an environmental sustainability program for local businesses. Check out which of your favourites are involved.

Unwrap Vic Park, our festive season campaign, is underway. This year, more than ever, we want to encourage our community to choose local businesses for shopping, dining out, and entertaining

Telephone 0407 448 336

over the festive season.

E: kvernon@vicpark.wa.gov.au Council has approved one Term expires: Oct. 2023 hour free parking in all paid parking bays along Albany Highway from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021.

There is much to look forward to in 2021. The Twilight Trio concerts are back from January to March, with Arts Season in April to tantalise your artistic soul.

In February 2021 we begin upgrades to the playgrounds at JA Lee Reserve, Lathlain and The Promenade, Burswood.

On behalf of our Council, a huge thank you to our community for your support and understanding during the unprecedented challenges this year.

We wish you a joyous Christmas and festive season, well-deserved time with family and friends, and extend our hopes for a brighter and more sociallyconnected 2021.

Stay safe.

JA R R A H WA R D

B A N KS I A WA R D

YO U R CO U N CI LLO RS

Cr Claire Anderson

Cr Wilfred Hendriks

Cr Luana Lisandro

Cr Ronhhda Potter

M: 0416 199 745 E: canderson@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2023

M: 0403 121 543 E: whendriks@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2023

M: 0406 825 806 E: llisandro@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2021

M: 0449 730 493 E: rpotter@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2021

Deputy Mayor

Cr Jesvin Karimi

Cr Brian Oliver

Cr Vicki Potter

M: 0419 942 944 E: bife@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2021

M: 0412 047 447 E: jkarimi@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2023

M: 0435 229 317 E: boliver@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2021

M: 0433 704 140 E: vpotter@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2023

Cr Bronwyn Ife

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On the cover: Jessie Braun from Fusion Perth with Kent Street SHS students in the life skills mentoring program.

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WHO’S IN YOUR TOWN

Fusion Perth mentor COVID-impacted Kent Street SHS students Fusion Perth, located in Bentley, describe themselves as “a passionate bunch of people who want to make a difference”. Their major goal is to train, support and empower young people, but also recognise that the community also needs the same training and support. Their programs, which operate within the South East corridor of Perth and focus on Bentley and surrounds, include youth events, community festivals, accommodation services, training opportunities and programs in local schools.

Fusion received a $9,805 Restart Community Grant from the Town to work with Kent Street Senior High School on a weekly life skills mentoring program for at-risk students. This program focuses on equipping and empowering students impacted by COVID-19 with useful skills and awareness for managing themselves, their mental health and their relationships.

Fusion’s Schools Coordinator Jordan May provides mentoring and support to students as well as facilitating interactive activities and discussions valuable in managing everyday life and challenges.

“The culture of the class is intentionally set by students, around values they see as important which builds a space of trust, safety and vulnerability,” says Jordan.

“Students often enter the class feeling shy and selfconscious though over the course of the term you see them empowered to open up as they begin to trust one another without fear of judgment or rejection. Over time students become more selfaware of the impact they have on others and seek to influence others positively.”

Every class has multiple components designed to keep students engaged whilst having fun and learning. Teaching topics include self-view and awareness, bullying, social media versus reality, healthy communication, problem solving, intrinsic value and worth, coping with failure, and leadership and influence.

“One of our favourites is giving students a tube of toothpaste, instructing them to squeeze the toothpaste out, then put it back in the tube. This is to illustrate the power of what we say and do to each other, some things are easily said and done but hard to take back. It gets messy!”

Feedback from students illustrates how beneficial Fusion’s program is to them, with statements from participants like this: “I find the skills they teach us really useful. The one I remember the most was about how I see myself and how I really matter. That put into perspective most things about myself.”

“It’s really fun and helped with my self-image and worth. I want to be at school more and I feel safe to be open.”

“The thing I’ve found most useful is getting together and having discussions on things that help in the real world like how to respond to bullying and learning to be kind.”

For more information about Fusion visit perth.fusion.org.au. To read more about the Town’s funding opportunities, turn the page.

Image: Jordan May leads the program at Kent Street Senior High School.

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E T OW N

Vic Park Funding Program Some of our grants, rebates and donations are open throughout the financial year, or until funds are allocated. We have more funding opportunities than ever before, so find out if you’re eligible for some financial assistance.

Place grants Up to $15,000 is available per place grant. These aim to support community-led initiatives that: • make a positive contribution to the physical character, amenity or activation of a neighbourhood • build the capacity and capability of a town team or place-based group.

Initiatives should foster collaboration and active participation of local people (residents, workers, business owners and/or community groups etc.) to address local priorities and improve local neighbourhoods.

Eligibility criteria may apply, so please speak with your local Place Leader for advice on planning initiatives and preparing applications.

Restart business grants Small business resilience grants are designed to support small businesses that are actively engaged in the local economy to adapt, build resilience and grow during COVID-19 recovery.

The maximum value is $1,000 per recipient.

Double the amount of funding for Street Meet ‘n’ Greet COVID-19 restrictions had a huge impact on our social wellbeing, and the Town is eager to work with the community to bring people back together in a safe way.

The Town has doubled the funding for its Street Meet ‘n’ Greet street celebration road closure events - you now may be eligible for up to $800 in funding for a local neighbourhood event.

We are looking for community champions to help lead and host events for their street. It’s easy to do and the Town will work with you to make your event a success.

There are terms and conditions, so your first step should be to contact the Town to discuss your event idea. For more information head to victoriapark.wa.gov.au/smg.

Donations The Town’s donation program enables young people residing in the Town to make a positive contribution to their sporting, academic and educational achievement or youth leadership.

Donations are designed for young people within our community aged 12 to 25.

To find out more about and to apply, visit

victoriapark.wa.gov.au/funding

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E T OW N

Bushfires can happen anywhere Even in suburban areas It’s important to understand the risks that affect you and know how to minimise those you can control.

1. Reduce your fuel load 2. No backyard burning 3. Fire breaks on properties 2,000m2 and over 4. Be aware of your surroundings Fuel load and fire break compliance is a requirement from 1 November 2020 through to 30 April 2021.

Find out more at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/fireprevention

Community Charter Our promise to you

We’ve developed a Community Charter Rather than develop several charters for our different areas in the way we work with community, we decided to develop one holistic charter to combine our commitments from across the business with one promise to our whole community, from the whole council.

Last year, pre-COVID-19, Council supported and adopted the Community Charter. Now we’re well into recovery mode, and looking toward new beginnings in 2021, we’re super excited to launch it.

The Town’s Community Charter is a holistic commitment designed to build better relationships between community and council.

It outlines what community can expect from us in all our interactions, no matter where you are or who you deal with. It’s our promise to work in partnership with you to create a sustainable, inclusive and connected community – together!

It is a statement of intent. It’s where we want to see you.

We will: Be Open

Connect & Engage

Take Action

Read the full charter on our website and we’ll see you there - victoriapark.wa.gov.au/communitycharter

P L A S T I C F R E E 2 0 2 0/2 1

Social Manna

253 Albany Highway

Flower & Flour

Lot 13/963 Albany Highway

Loving Hut

366 Albany Highway

Blini Pancake Cafe 339 Albany Highway

The Imp

863 Albany Highway

Sonder Cafe

484 Albany Highway

Little Raw Deli 8/29 Archer Street

PLASTIC FREE PLACES B U S I N ES S P R O G RA M Together with WA Plastic Free, the Town has been implementing the Plastic Free Places business program.

Cocoa and Rose 38 Welshpool Road

Tammy’s Bakery 882 Albany Highway

Greenbunch

907 Albany Highway

Wild Oats Coffee 134 Oats Street

D’Frent Cafe

256 Albany Highway

The pilot program invited local cafes and restaurants to work with WA Plastic Free, who assist them to switch from single-use plastics to better alternatives, empowering them to become Plastic Free Champions.

Yuuma

Plastic Free Champions are businesses that have eliminated all key plastic items from their operations.

14 Hayman Road

17 participating businesses are eliminating identified single-use plastic items such as coffee cups, take away containers and straws, replacing them with compostable alternatives or encouraging customers to embrace reusables.

The Town and WA Plastic Free are excited to be working with and supporting the following local businesses with their plastic free journey:

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861 Albany Highway

Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women Sage Cafe

414 Albany Highway

Donut Worry

865 Albany Highway

Modus Coffee

#PLASTICFREE

VICPARK

660 Albany Highway For more information about the Plastic Free Places program, please visit: victoriapark.wa.gov.au/plasticfree

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E T OW N

Book a Town park easily For a quick and easy way to view and book the Town’s parks and reserves online visit SpacetoCo: spacetoco.com/host/town-of-victoria-park Perfect for booking a space for private functions and family get togethers.

Digital literacy support Are you looking for help with technology?

We are offering free one-on-one and group digital literacy training at the Victoria Park Library.

The Town has concluded its first stage of engagement activities for its third Old Spaces New Places project.

This project is looking to develop a concept design for a new public realm improvement at one of three shortlisted locations along Albany Highway in Vic Park’s west end.

The Council will soon be considering the outcomes of the community engagement and selecting a location to proceed to concept design stage.

Please stay tuned for further updates and opportunities to be involved during concept development for the chosen location!

More info can be found at yourthoughts. victoriapark.wa.gov.au

Whether you need assistance with the internet, your smartphone, using online services or more – if it’s digital, we can help.

Find out more: victoriapark.wa.gov.au/digitalhub

Two upgraded playgrounds for summer The Town will be replacing two playgrounds over summer, with an expected install date of February 2021. The playgrounds due for renewal are JA Lee Reserve in Lathlain and The Promenade, Burswood. The old playgrounds are pictured here.

Discover all Vic Park has to offer Unique shopping, dining and entertainment Looking for that perfect gift?

We’ve got you covered Check out the Town-wide gift guide

Community events that bring family and friends together You can register a community event on the Town’s event hub* Christmas lights competition Vote for your favourite on the lights trail* 12 days of Christmas story time Tune in to the Vic Park Library Facebook page Join the gym challenge 12 days of challenges to help you stay healthy this festive season

There are many ways to get around Vic Park.

Visiting Albany Highway?

Enjoy one hour free on your parking ticket every Sunday in December and January*

Unwrap all this and more at vicpark.info/UnwrapVicPark *Terms and conditions apply

EVENTS CALENDAR

TOWN OF VICTORIA PARK Free all-ages concerts Food trucks and activities Bring your own picnic rugs or low-back chairs Supported by Healthway

Jan

Feb

Mar

Disney classics and pop covers

Jazz in the Park

Harmony Week special: Six Season Show

Faraway Land and Polka Dots Sunday 17 January | 5.30-8pm John Macmillan Park

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Milford Street Shakers Sunday 14 February | 5.30-8pm Harold Rossiter Park Book a hamper - visit our website to find out how

Junkadelic Brass Band and Richard Walley Sunday 14 March | 5.30-8pm Burswood Park

JANUARY TO APRIL

UPCOMING EVENTS Arts Season 2021 We’re getting ready for Vic Park Arts Season From 1-30 April we’ll be celebrating all things creative in the Town.

Apr ANZAC Day Service Join us for a dawn service in honour of the ANZACs who served in Gallipoli Sunday 25 April | 6am Memorial Gardens

MARCH 2020 Visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/events for further information on events happening near you.

Vic Park’s annual creative celebration featuring event Details subject to change. exhibitions, performances, workshops… and more!

victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020

SOCIAL PAG E

Post to Instagram using the hashtag #LoveVicPark and your photo may be featured in our social page.

Here are some recent ones from around the community.

@snoofles

#lovewhereyoulive #favouritecoffeespot #victoriapark #lovevicpark #streetartistry #streetart @social.manna

@emma_marie_k

Saturday afternoon wander through my neighbourhood #carfreeday event #lovemyneighbourhood #lovevicpark

@lucy_putyourshoeson

Walking around in the evening, noticing the little details, the smells, the shadows and all the feel good feels #lovevicpark

@shirleyonmarrs

Thank you to the volunteers out this morning handing out flowers on the Victoria Park cafe strip for #mentalhealthweek

@friendsofjirdarupbushland

Bearded dragon in Kensington Bushland.

Photo by FoJB committee member @robertaudcentphotography.

@clarevivancothacker

Lawn day. Goodbye dirt! #eastvicpark #lovevicpark #perthreno #oldmeetsnew #lawn #grass #saturday #goodbyedirt

@the.essentials.collective

Our volunteers hard at work (except Lenny!) #essentialsforwomen #donations #sorting #theessentialscollective #lovevicpark

@flixly

Toy Haus #lovevicpark

@sustainablechelsea

Up since 5am this morning with the boys chanting for pancakes. Thankfully we had morning tea @greenbunchperth #lovevicpark

Reflections of the Past

S U M M E R AT YO U R L I B R A RY

The Town of Victoria Park Local History Collection was established to preserve and promote the history of the local area.

Selected framed photographs that have been entered in the biannual Local History Photographic Awards will be on display in the Victoria Park Library from 4 January to 27 February.

Dating from 1907 to 1970, the photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into our past and a vision of life in the Town’s early days.

To expand our collection we rely on the generosity of the community who allow us to collect copies from their families photographs. The Town is grateful for these contributions.

Library members are welcome to borrow a little piece of Town’s history and to hang it in their own home for a period of up to two months.

Learning English Through Storytime Eight week program starting 10 February Wednesdays 10-11am Free program, booking required LETS workshops assist families to improve and practice English.

These fun-filled sessions include songs, stories and interactive activities to develop children’s language.

For parents/carers and their children for whom English is an additional language.

Universal Class Free online learning and education Your guide to online courses Learn something new with Universal Class, which has more than 500 courses available!

All are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter.

Whether for professional or personal development, everyone can benefit from these free online courses.

Access at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/ UniversalClass

LEISURE CENTRES

Watch Around Water All Access Membership Get unlimited swim, gym and classes at one low rate!

For just $58 per month we’ve packed a lot in to our All Access membership.

• Gym • Aquatic • Group fitness classes • Off-peak court access • Crèche Plus you’ll get a free appraisal and program with one of our qualified gym staff members.

Visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/allaccess for more information.

Adult social programs Badminton is a popular social sport at the Town’s leisure centre and we have a variety of evening and morning programs to choose from. We also have four international standard squash courts which are open weekdays and weekends along with a Friday morning ladies coaching program with Sue Hillier, a world champion squash player.

As we head into the summer season, the Town’s aqua centre reminds the community that it is a Watch Around Water registered facility and that water safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Watch Around Water is an education and awareness campaign run at public swimming pools that aims to reduce drowning and aquatic injuries amongst children through improved parental supervision.

There are two key supervision guidelines: for children under five, and under 10.

• Under five: Children must be constantly supervised and to remain within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian. (If the child is in the water, the parent or guardian must be in the water too).

• Under 10: Children must be accompanied into the facility and constantly supervised by a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must have clear, constant and direct access to the child at all times.

For more information head to watcharoundwater.royallifesavingwa.com.au/faqs

Junior programs Team sports are an excellent way to keep children active while having fun with friends, developing as part of a team and learning life skills. Choose from junior netball competitions for Years 1-10 as well as netball, basketball and soccer coaching during the school terms.

Please note we do not have any school holiday programs running over the December–January holiday period.

For more information go to victoriapark.wa.gov.au/leisurelife

LIVE LIFE WEL L

Healthy Community Boomerang workshop

Postnatal fitness program @ Leisurelife

28 March 8am-12 noon John Macmillan Park (Vic Park Markets)

(10 week–nine month olds) An exercise program for new mums and their bubs, where mums take part in lowimpact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercise and practical resistance training.

Bookings are essential

Come along, learn the hunting story of the boomerang and how to throw a boomerang, properly! You’ll get to learn the distinctive dot painting technique, with an Indigenous artist, decorate your boomerang and take it home afterwards.

This workshop will be hosted by Roger Perry from Rangs Boomerangs. It will be a unique experience for all ages, as we will be using plastic boomerangs which are safe for children.

Food sensations for parents: Put the FUN back in mealtimes!

25 February and 4, 11, 18, 25 March 9:15–11:45am Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park Free Crèche facilities available (a small charge applies)

Digital detox mini retreat 6 March 2–4pm Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park $8 Are you feeling overwhelmed and frazzled with the digital overload of news, social media and Zoom calls? Learn how to recharge, reset and regain your sense of purpose, control and connection at a digital detox mini retreat with digital marketing rock-star and mental health advocate Ming Johanson. Afternoon tea will be included. Bookings are essential.

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer of a child aged zero-five years? Join Foodback WA’s qualified nutritionists for a fun, interactive healthy eating and cooking program. You will enjoy preparing and sharing a meal at each session.

• Over five sessions, you will learn: • Healthy eating for children aged zero-five years.

• Tips to make mealtimes enjoyable.

• Lunchboxes, label reading and food safety.

• Feeding the family on a budget.

• Quick, easy, delicious, low cost recipes.

Bookings are essential.

Mothers Walking Group Wednesdays 9.30am Parents meet at Kettle Café in Lathlain, and finish with a coffee and play at Rayment Reserve playground. Dads, prams and children welcome! No need to book. Just come along.

Family fitness program @ Leisurelife (10 month–four year olds) A fun fitness program for parents of all fitness levels and their active baby or child. Bookings are essential.

To sign up to Goodness me! e-newsletter, make a booking or for further information about Healthy Community programs visit vicpark.info/healthytovp or call Leisurelife on 9373 5450.

Christmas/New Year opening hours Some of our services will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday period as shown below. The Mayor, Councillors and staff at the Town wish you all a safe and happy Christmas.

Town of Victoria Park administration 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park Wed 23 Dec: 8.30am–12noon Thu 24 Dec to Sun 3 Jan: Closed Mon 4 Jan: All return to normal hours

Victoria Park Library 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park Wed 23 Dec: 9am–12noon Thu 24 Dec to Mon 28 Dec: Closed Tue 29 Dec: 9am–6pm Wed 30 Dec: 9am–8pm Thu 31 Dec: 9am–1pm Fri 1 Jan: Closed Sat 2 Jan: 9am–5pm Sun 3 Jan: Closed Mon 4 Jan: All return to normal hours

Aqua centre 42 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park Wed 23 Dec: 5.30am–12 noon Thu 24 Dec: 5.30am–4pm Fri 25 Dec: Closed Sat 26 Dec: 7am–5pm Sun 27 Dec: 7am–5pm Mon 28 Dec: 7am–5pm Tue 29 Dec: 5.30am–8.30pm Wed 30 Dec: 5.30am–8.30pm Thu 31 Dec: 5.30am–4pm Fri 1 Jan: 7am–5pm Sat 2 Jan: 7am–5pm Sun 3 Jan: 7am–5pm Mon 4 Jan: All return to normal hours

Leisure centre Cnr Kent and Gloucester Streets, East Victoria Park Wed 23 Dec: 5.30am-12noon Thu 24 Dec to Fri 1 Jan: Closed Sat 2 Jan: 8am–6pm Sun 3 Jan: 8am–4pm Mon 4 Jan: All return to normal hours

Victoria Park Digital Hub 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park Wed 23 Dec to Sun 3 Jan: Closed Mon 4 Jan: All return to normal hours Rangers: On duty from 8am to 4.30pm except for Christmas Day. For emergency attendance outside these hours, or on Christmas Day, call 9311 8188.

W H AT ’ S O N EVERY FRIDAY Open sewing circle

10am-12.30pm, Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, 12 Kent Street, East Victoria Park

17 JANUARY

Twilight Trio #1

5.30-8.30pm, John Macmillan Park

2 FEBRUARY

Agenda Briefing Forum

6.30pm, Council Chambers, Town Administration Centre Public welcome

2 MARCH

Agenda Briefing Forum

6.30pm, Council Chambers, Town Administration Centre Public welcome

14 MARCH

Twilight Trio #3

5.30-8.30pm, Burswood Park

16 MARCH

Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm, Council Chambers, Town Administration Centre Public welcome

14 FEBRUARY

Twilight Trio #2

5.30-8.30pm, Harold Rossiter Park

16 FEBRUARY

Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm, Council Chambers, Town Administration Centre Public welcome

For more events happening in the Town visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/events

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