Life in the Park Autumn 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

EVOLVE PROJECT

MUSIC BY MOONLIGHT

ARTS SEASON 2016

ADOPT-A-VERGE

AUTUMN 2016

The Victoria Park Transition Network (VPTN)

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Message from the Mayor Hello everyone, Welcome to the autumn edition of Life in the Park. We have lots of exciting events and activities happening in the Town over the next few months.

Most importantly the Evolve project is now well underway, with over 120 community members engaging in the public participation phase. I am so proud and excited that the Town and community have embarked on this journey together and I am sure that the project will produce a great result for all.

His Worship the Mayor Trevor Vaughan P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528 tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au

I believe the biggest point of difference for this project, is the way in which the project team is engaging with the community. Those interested in getting involved have the opportunity to elect how

they would like to participate whether it is face-to-face, by email, over the phone or in a group workshop – the communication channel is entirely up to you.

This project is vitally important for anyone who lives, works, visits or owns property in the Town.

It is your opportunity to really influence the direction that the Town will take in the future, so I encourage everyone to take part. If you are not already involved and would like to be, please visit Your Thoughts at yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au for more information.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

Jarrah Ward

Banksia Ward

Your Councillors

Cr Claire Anderson M: 0416 199 745 E: claire.anderson@y7mail.com Term expires: Oct. 2019

Cr Jennifer Ammons Noble M:0452 405 841 E: jammonsnoble@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

Cr Keith Hayes A: T own of Victoria Park Administration, 99 Shepperton Rd, Victoria Park 6100 P: 9361 0385 E: hayesk@iinet.net.au Term expires: Oct. 2017

Cr Julian Jacobs A: 4 Cookham Rd, Lathlain 6100 M: 0400 512 974 E: julian@wattaustralia.com Term expires: Oct. 2019

Cr Mark Windram P: 6262 5432 M: 0433 957 937 E: markwindram@gmail.com Term expires: Oct. 2017

Cr Vince Maxwell M: 0427 962 855 E: vince@blogg.com.au Term expires: Oct. 2017

Cr Brian Oliver Deputy Mayor A: 5 7/53 Leonard St Victoria Park 6100 M: 0435 229 317 E: boliver@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2017

Cr Vicki Potter P: 9361 5464 M: 0433 704 140 E: vicki.potter217@iinet.net.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

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Who’s in you town?

From left to right: Nihara Gunawardene, Yvonne Binai, Meagan Parry, Rowena Skinner

The Victoria Park Transition Network The Victoria Park Transition Network (VPTN) is a grassroots network of passionate residents who are interested in ideas and projects to make the Town of Victoria Park a stronger, happier and more sustainable community.

The VPTN forms part of the global Transition Network – which supports and trains communities to become more connected and environmentally sustainable – and aims to create projects and initiatives that are designed to lower energy consumption, increase adaptability to change, foster creativity, and build a tighter community.

Little Free Libraries Inspired by the international Little Free Libraries (LFLs) movement, where community members install a little library in their neighbourhood and people are invited to take a book from the little library and leave a book in exchange, the VPTN pitched the idea of installing LFLs in the Town at one of the Vic Park Collective’s micro-grant SOUP nights in 2015.

Despite not winning the grant, the Town of Victoria Park and the Vic Park Collective supported the project by providing the VPTN with a plan and funds to build and install the LFLs, along with the Victoria Park Library providing donated books to initially stock the little libraries.

During August and September, Greg Miller from The Joy of Wood conducted hands-on workshops to teach local residents, including adults and children, how to build the libraries, and as a result of the workshops 10 LFLs have now been completed and are being installed in neighbourhoods around the Town.

Plastic Free Night Markets In 2015, VPTN received a grant from the Western Australian Waste Authority to work with the TGIF Hawkers Market to become a plastic-free night market. During a three-month trial the VPTN provided stall holders with compostable and biodegradable food and beverage containers, which resulted in most of the hawkers market stalls now going plastic-free.

Other recent and ongoing projects by the VPTN include: bike-powered movie nights; a Living Smart course; DIY workshops for making natural body care products and healthy low sugar drinks; free movie nights at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts; a local bicycle crawl; and a plastic bag reduction strategy.

Get Involved The VPTN welcomes new members and meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm – 8pm at the Vic Park MiniLab, 874 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park.

For further information visit facebook.com/VicParkTransition General enquiries meaganparry@hotmail.com | 0424 389 259

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Financial Assistance for Sport KidSport allows eligible young people aged five to 18 years to apply for financial assistance towards club joining fees. Eligible families can apply to receive up to $200 annually for each child.

For further information call 9311 8114 or email admin@victoriapark.wa.gov.au

Security Incentive Rebate Scheme The Town invites residents to apply for a rebate on the purchase and installation of a range of security devices to support creating safer neighbourhoods.

Applications can be made for home intruder alarms, door deadlocks, keyed window locks, security sensor lights and security screen doors or windows. Rebate amounts vary for each device and the maximum rebate available per financial year is $200 or $250 with a concession card.

For further information visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8114.

Adopt-a-Verge Rebate Program The ‘Adopt-a-Verge’ program is about getting together with neighbours and transforming the verge areas in a street into beautiful native gardens, with the assistance of the Town of Victoria Park.

The verge is considered to be the area between the road and your property.

The landscaping of residents’ verges using Waterwise practices may be eligible for a rebate of $500 per property, subject to funding. It is operated on a first come, first served basis. The trial is not available to commercial or industrial properties, developers or existing landscaped verges.

APRIL & MAY 2016

The Arts Season will showcase fashion, visual art, musical theatre, comedy, live music, film and literary arts.

Visit the website for more information and to download a catalogue of events.

For more information on how to apply for a rebate, visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8111.

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Leisurelife & Aqualife Exciting changes across your leisure centres The Town has listened to your feedback and is committed to improving your experience at our leisure facilities. There will be some exciting new developments taking place across both Aqualife and Leisurelife over the next six months! Look out for: Aqualife Centre • • • •

Upgrade of existing internal pool flooring Additional family pool deck change cubicles Upgraded/new cardio and gym equipment New equipment for Body Pump and Body Step

Leisurelife Centre • Three new indoor roof-mounted basketball systems • Installation of big indoor fans and vents on the sports courts • Air-conditioning upgrade in RPM studio • New equipment for Body Pump and Body Step • New canopy in Jacaranda Café • New and improved fencing in crèche

Leisurelife Adult Team Sports Winter 2016 The winter season kicks off on Monday, 21 March.

Sports offered are soccer, netball and basketball, with a new Thursday night mixed basketball competition.

Nominations open: 15 February Nominations close: 14 March Refer a Team Promotion If you refer a team that enroll in the winter season, you will receive ONE FREE GAME during the season!

Terms and conditions apply.

Junior Team Sports Winter 2016 The winter competition kicks off on Tuesday, 26 April. Sports offered are soccer, netball, nettaball and basketball.

Nominations open: 19 February Nominations close: 1 April Keen to play? Simply grab a few friends together and complete a nomination form or if you don’t have your own team, leave your details with one of our friendly staff and we will try and find you a team to play with.

Power Circuit Are you ready for a challenge? Are you interested to see what H.I.I.T is all about? If so come along and try one of our Power Circuit classes. This is a 60 minute hard and fast workout designed to have you sweating and panting until midday! Exercises include squats, sprints, jumping, barbells, push-ups, and medicine balls.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6am – 7am Leisurelife Centre, Aerobics Room FREE for gym members with group fitness included in membership, $16.60 casual entry for non-members.

To view the group fitness timetable, visit vicparkleisure.wa.gov.au or pick up a copy from Aqualife or Leisurelife.

Easter Bingo Hop along to our Easter High Roller Night on Saturday, 26 March at Leisurelife. Upon purchase of your bingo books you will be given a FREE ticket to enter the draw to win a luxury Easter hamper, plus there will be giveaways and maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny! Doors open at 5.30pm with eyes down at 7.30pm.

Just 4 Kids School Holiday Program

Nomination forms for both teams and individuals can be found online at vicparkleisure.wa.gov.au or at the Leisurelife Centre.

Keep your children active and entertained during the school holidays with the Just 4 Kids program at the Leisurelife Centre!

Lunchtime Squash Special

The program is suitable for children aged between six to 14 years and activities include arts and crafts, sports, movies, animal interactions and much more.

The next program starts on Monday, 11 April and runs until Friday, 22 April.

$9.50 per court!

Grab a co-worker and come and have a hit during your lunch break! Court hire is only $9.50 per court between 11am and 2pm (for 30 minutes), Monday to Friday.

Visit vicparkleisure.wa.gov.au for more information or to download an enrolment form.

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or contact: Leisurelife 9373 5450 | Aqualife: 9373 5400 | Facebook: AqualifeLeisurelife | Twitter: VicParkLeisure 7

active life Active Family Day Looking for a way to get the whole family active together in a new, friendly atmosphere? Then you may be interested in our Active Family Days!

Make and Fly a Kite Free kite making for the first 100 people, and many other kites available to try out.

Sunday, 13 March 8am – 12noon John MacMillan Park alongside the Vic Park Farmers Markets

Evening Nutrition Session Food Swaps and Food Prep Wednesday, 23 March 6.30pm – 8pm Leisurelife Centre $6 per person (light dinner included) Booking is essential Learn how simple food swaps and easy food preparation can lead to healthier eating. Plus, the session will include some hands-on food preparation where you will make a delicious jar salad to take home.

Vic Park Walking Groups Looking for an activity with fresh air and beautiful landscapes while enjoying the companionship of other like-minded people? Then one of our walking groups may be perfect for you! In partnership with the Heart Foundation, the Town

is offering the following weekly walking groups: Tuesdays: 8.30am Kensington Bushland (meeting by the club room at Harold Rossiter Park) Wednesdays: 8:30am and 9.30am Mothers’ Walking Group (starting at Antz Inya Pantz, East Victoria Park) Wednesdays: 5.30pm (new time) McCallum Park (starting at the end of Taylor Street) None of these times suit you?

Would you like to start a new walking group? For more information please contact our Active Life Coordinator at activelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au or call 9373 5458.

Post-Natal Fitness Program Term Two: 2 May – 1 July Monday and Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre and John MacMillan Park (weather permitting) $8 per session Booking is essential This interactive program is designed specifically for optimal postnatal fitness. Sessions will include low-impact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercises and practical resistance training. The program can be catered to each individual’s needs and fitness levels.

Family Fitness Program Term Two: 2 May – 1 July Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre $8 per session Booking is essential This program is specifically designed for toddlers (15mo – three years) along with mum or dad. It is an interactive program for both the toddlers and their parent to exercise together. Sessions will include pram cardio, practical resistance training, obstacle courses and much more.

The program can be catered to each individual’s needs and fitness levels.

Keep Up-to-Date with New Programs Be the first to hear about new programs, and get fitness tips and nutritious recipes sent to your inbox each month by signing up to Active Life’s eNewsletter!

Sign up via the website: victoriapark.wa.gov.au or via Facebook: facebook.com AqualifeLeisurelife

You will love the way it makes you feel and will be excited to see improvements each week.

Best of all, you can exercise with your bub!

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Autumn Events at your Library New Mural for Junior Section

Library and Information Week: 23 – 29 May

English as a Second Language Resources

A mural designed by children’s author/illustrator Liliana Stafford is being installed in the Junior section of the Library in April as part of the Town’s Arts Season program of events. There will be minimal disruption to patrons during the installation and Storytime and Rhymetime will run as normal.

Library and Information Week aims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia. It gives libraries and information services the opportunity to showcase their resources, facilities, events, contacts and services through different programs and events to the community. Please join us in celebrating Library and Information Week by attending our May Buzz Week events!

The Library has a dedicated ESL collection for ESL/EAL learners and teachers including IELTS textbooks and study guides, conversational and phrase books, instructional DVDs, bilingual books, and easy-to-read fiction titles.

National Youth Week: 8 – 17 April National Youth Week is an annual celebration of the positive contributions of young people to Western Australian communities.

Please join us for this special event to celebrate National Youth Week: Adam Przytula, Director of Armed for Life, presents a session on Bullying Thursday, 14 April 3.30pm – 4.30pm Victoria Park Library For youth aged nine to 17 years.

Parents also welcome.

Bookings essential. Book online via the Town’s events calendar or call 9373 5500.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy farm animals, face painting, a craft activity and games. We will also be sharing the National Simultaneous Storytime book I Got This Hat written by Jol and Kate Temple. Don’t forget to bring your own picnic and rug!

Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park Wednesday, 25 May 10am – 11.30am For children aged two to five years old $5 per child, non-refundable Bookings will open four weeks prior to the event and are not confirmed until payment has been received. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

Transparent Languages Online Want to learn a new language?

Then why not try Transparent Language Online! TLO is a powerful and personalised language-learning system that you can use to learn a variety of languages; all you need is a valid Victoria Park Library card. For more information and to access TLO, visit vicpk.co/digitalcol

Begin with Books The next Begin with Books information session for new parents is being held from 10.30am – 11am on Wednesday, 18 May. Book online via the Town’s event calendar or call 9373 5500.

Buzz Week is Here Again! 23 – 28 May 2016 Library Buzz Week is all about exploring your Library with a great range of events and activities for everyone! For details about events, visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/buzzweek Bookings are essential.

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1 School Project Resources The Library has a large range of non-fiction books to help young minds with their school projects. We also provide online database resources and free access to computers for Library members.

School Holiday Activities Bookings for April school holiday activities will be taken at the Library in March. Due to popular demand, bookings are not confirmed until payment has been received. Book online via the Town’s event calendar or call 9373 5500.

Local History Collection The Local History Collection was established to preserve and promote the history of the local area. The collection contains many wonderful photographs dating from 1907. A selection of these framed photographs are now available for loan through the Library catalogue.

If you would like to view these photographs, a brochure is available at the Library, or online at vicpark.wa.gov.au/ community/library Do you have photographs of early Victoria Park you would like to share? Contact the Local History Coordinator at vicparklibrary@vicpark. wa.gov.au

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Elected Members Briefing Session, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public welcome Ordinary Council Meeting, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public welcome

13 March

Make and Fly a Kite Day 8am – 12noon John MacMillan Park alongside Vic Park Farmers Markets Free kite making for the first 100 people.

13 March

Music by Moonlight, from 7pm Burswood Park Foreshore, off Resort Drive FREE Concert

1 April to 31 May

Victoria Park Arts Season Multiple venues vicpk.co/artsseason

5 April

Elected Members Briefing Session, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public welcome

Slopestyle 10am – 4pm Edward Millen Reserve cnr Hill View Tce & Albany Hwy Victoria Park Anzac Day Dawn Service, 6am Memorial Gardens cnr Harvey St & Albany Hwy Victoria Park

28 April to 1 May

Perth Garden Festival 9.30am – 4pm McCallum Park, Taylor St Victoria Park perthgardenfestival.com.au

3 May

Elected Members Briefing Session, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public welcome

10 May

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

23 to 28 May

Buzz Week @ Your Library 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park

12 April

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

To keep up to date with events and activities happening around the Town visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/calendar 10

Town of Victoria Park – Contact Information Town of Victoria Park

I want to participate in Evolve…

How can I get involved?

Step One Understand the objectives for the Evolve Public Participation phase: • Inform • Educate • Build relationships • Build capacity

Step Two Decide how you would prefer to be involved: • Major workshops • Targeted smaller workshops • Café conversations • Community facilitated workshops (major) • Community facilitated workshops (minor) • Online collaboration

Step Three Now, register your interest by: Completing the two minute ‘Ask the People’ survey online Your Thoughts yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au For more information contact: Michael Swanepoel on 9311 8111 or mswanepoel@vicpark.wa.gov.au Izzy Abuleela on 9311 8111 or iabuleela@vicpark.wa.gov.au

9311 8111

admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm

• Get planning applications / approvals information • Register your dog or cat • Access Council Meeting dates, agendas minutes • Book a Town facility • Get Access and Inclusion information

• Find out about waste collection and disposal • Pay an infringement • Pay your rates notice • Get Town event information • Report a lost animal • Find a local community group

Victoria Park Library

9373 5500

vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park Opening hours: Mon, Fri: 9am - 6pm • Tue, Wed, Thu: 9am - 8pm • Sat: 9am - 5pm • Sun/Pub. Hols: Closed • Join the Library • Attend a Library event • Access computers and printers • Access Town and community information • Borrow books, DVDs, CDs, e-readers, magazines

Aqualife

• Download e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines • Parents with children can attend Storytime / Baby Rhymetime sessions • Seek or submit Local History information

9373 5400

admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

42 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park Opening hours: Pool, Gym, Reception Mon - Thu: 5.30am - 8.30pm • Fri: 5.30am - 8pm • Sat / Sun: 8am - 6pm • Creche Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 12noon • Swim in the outdoor 50m pool • Swim / walk in the indoor 25m pool • Children can play in the indoor leisure pool • Join the gym

Leisurelife

• Join the Swim School • Visit the café • Utilise the crèche • Enjoy a group fitness class • Book a personal training session

9373 5450

leisurelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Cnr Kent and Gloucester Streets, East Victoria Park Opening hours: Reception Mon - Fri 5.30am - 11pm • Sat 8am - 11pm • Sun 9am - 4pm • Gym Mon - Fri: 5.30am - 12noon / 4.30pm - 8pm • Sat: 9am -12noon • Sun: Closed • Creche Mon - Fri: 9am - 11am • Register with an indoor sports team • Utilise the creché • Join the gym • Play Bingo!

• Hire a sports / squash court • Book a children’s birthday party • Register your child for a school holiday program

Victoria Park Digital Hub

9329 4238

1 Harper Street, Victoria Park Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9.30am - 4pm • Wed: 12.30am - 7pm • Sat: open by appt. only • Sun: Closed • Register for an individual/group training session • Find out about business development & training • Get FREE computer training

Victoria Park Pound (lost animal enquiries)

9311 8171

199 Thelma Street, South Perth Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 12.30pm (ex. some public holidays) Report It (after hours message service) • Report a pothole or traffic nuisance • Report an abandoned car • Report graffiti

9311 8111 • Report littering • Report dumped rubbish