Life in the Park Autumn 2014

WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au

VIC PARK ROVERS

BUSINESS TRAINING

BATTLE FOR BURSWOOD

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AUTUMN 2014

MARCH

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Message from the Mayor Hello everyone.

His Worship the Mayor Trevor Vaughan P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528

It’s hard to believe we are almost a quarter of the way through a new year already. This year is shaping up to be another big one for the Town of Victoria Park.

There are a number of new and exciting projects happening. We have a team dedicated to working on the ‘activation’ of Albany Highway and you may have noticed some of their efforts with the installation of the Parklets, bike‑repair stations and Chinese New Year Celebrations. I hope you will agree that all of these small projects add up to enhancing the liveliness and vibrancy of our already world-class main street.

Local government reform is moving on, and we have started discussions with the City of South Perth as to putting a definite plan and structure into place for the merging of the two Councils. The Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) is still considering the formal submissions that have been made to them regarding all of the reform proposals.

Our joint submission goes through some convincingly clear reasons as to why a section of the Burswood Peninsula should not be carved out and handed to the City of Perth, as the Minister for Local Government is proposing.

Please support our submission in writing to the LGAB. Visit www.dlgc.wa.gov.au for more information about submitting proposals.

On a final note, please have a safe and happy Easter with family and friends and remember that myself, and my fellow Councillors are always available to have a chat with you, especially if you have any questions or ideas about Town projects and initiatives, or local government reform.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

The LGAB is calling for members of the public to make their own submissions that relate to the proposals received. These public submissions close on 13 March. We urge you to make a written submission supporting the Town of Victoria Park and City of South Perth’s joint proposal (Proposal Number 13). It is vital that we keep fighting to keep the whole of the Burswood Peninsula within the new local government.

Your Councillors Banksia Ward

Cr Claire Anderson Deputy Mayor 9472 9947 0416 199 745

Jarrah Ward

Cr John Bissett

Cr Keith Hayes

9361 9222 0418 901 977

9361 0385 hayesk@iinet.net.au

Cr Mark Windram

Cr Vince Maxwell

Cr Vin Nairn

Cr Brian Oliver

Cr Vicki Potter

9470 4144 0427 962 855 9361 2662 0435 229 317 9361 5464 markwindram vince@blogg.com.au 9472 7991 brianforvicpark 0433 704 140 @gmail.com @gmail.com Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct.2015 Term ends: Oct. 2015

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Curtin University Junior Soccer Club The Vic Park Rovers Junior Football Club has recently made an exciting move and partnered with the Curtin University Soccer Club to allow junior players a direct path to senior playing opportunities.

The Vic Park Rovers Junior Football Club was formed in 1997 at its current home ground at Raphael Park in Victoria Park. The club was formed by a Vic Park father who wanted his young boys to be able to play football locally so he initiated the club with just a couple of teams.

In 2013, Vic Park Rovers boasted 18 teams with 240 kids playing in age groups from five years to 17 years. The club keeps growing and the new 2014 season will be the inaugural year as a club catering for both junior and senior players under the banner of Curtin University Soccer Club.

Never fear, the Victoria Park ties remain strong as the Junior’s home ground continues at Raphael Park, a place held dear in many club members’ hearts. The newly expanded club now caters for players from five years of age to “as long as you can still run down the field” and, as part of the state league competition, offers a pathway for players who want to take their football more seriously, in addition to catering for social players.

The club has a well‑qualified coaching base and some of the best facilities in the Perth metropolitan area with a growing reputation as a fun place to develop fantastic football and athletic skills.

Registrations are now open for the 2014 season by email juniorsregistration@curtinsoccer.com or visit www.curtinsoccer.com

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Cat Sterilisation Subsidy Is your cat sterilised? Is your cat registered?

If yes, you might be eligible for a $50 rebate from the Town towards your cat’s sterilisation.

The Town of Victoria Park and Department of Local Government and Communities have partnered to offer eligible residents a rebate on cat sterilisation.

To qualify for the rebate, you must be a resident of the Town, and either a current full-time student, pensioner or health care card‑holder. Your cat must be sterilised, micro-chipped and currently registered with the Town. If your cat is not yet registered, you can apply for this subsidy at the time of registration.

Application forms for the subsidy are available at the Town’s Administration Centre or online from the Town’s website. These subsidies are limited to 100 residents only, so be quick getting in your application.

Once your application has been received and approved, either a cheque will be posted to you, or a bank transfer for the subsidy amount will be placed into your nominated bank account (your choice).

For further information visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8171.

Waste Collection Dates Bulk Waste set‑out dates* Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

22 & 23 March

1 & 2 March

8 & 9 March

15 & 16 March

Green Waste set‑out dates* Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

17 & 18 May

24 & 25 May

3 & 4 May

10 & 11 May

*Refer to your 2014 Waste Calendar or the Town’s website for your area.

If you do not have a Waste Calendar, you can phone 9311 8115 to request one be posted to you.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off 5 April 2014, 9am - 1pm Town Depot 218 Planet Street, Welshpool For further information visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8115.

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The State Government is calling for the Perth community to have its say on local government reform in the metropolitan area. This is the LAST CHANCE to have your voice heard!

Anthony Vuleta, Acting CEO

Meet the Town’s Acting CEO!

The Town of Victoria Park and City of South Perth have submitted a joint proposal under which the two Councils will amalgamate, with a portion of the City of Canning, as well as the Burswood Peninsula being retained within the new local government.

The State Government is proposing to carve out a section of the Burswood Peninsula to give to the City of Perth. The river is a natural boundary and the loss of revenue from rates and land value, as well as future developments planned for the area, will be a significant loss to our community.

Support your Council by supporting our joint proposal, Proposal Number 13. The public consultation period is only open until 13 March 2014 so time is running out fast.

Visit www.battleforburswood.com.au or fill out a form at the Town’s Administration Centre, Library or Leisure facilities.

In January the Town farewelled Chief Executive Officer, Arthur Kyron, as he takes up an exciting new opportunity in NSW, and welcomed Anthony Vuleta who is the Acting CEO over the next 12 months.

Anthony, who has worked for the Town for 12 years, was previously the Director of the Renew Life Program before being offered this opportunity by Council.

Born and raised in Perth, Anthony began his career in a civil design consultancy before moving into Local Government 23 years ago.

He worked at the Cities of Swan and Belmont prior to starting with the Town in 2002, becoming Director of Renew Life in 2008.

He is the State President for the Institute of Public Works WA and has been involved with the institute for 12 years.

Anthony is a passionate motor‑enthusiast and will be skillfully steering the Town through the local government reform process over the coming months.

Lost Trolley!

Help a lost shopping trolley find its way home

Some people take trolleys from their homes and leave them in the streets, parks, apartment car parks and on verges. The sad fact is, trolleys don’t like living on the streets. They look ugly, cause obstructions and are dangerous. They do not have a great sense of direction and often cannot find their way home.

This is where you can help – if you see a lost trolley call: • Coles

1800 876 553

• Target & Woolworths 1800 641 497 www.trolleytracker.com.au

If you see Anthony out on The Café Strip, be sure to say hi!

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SME Business Training Program 2014 The Town of Victoria Park values and supports its local business community by providing the following small business training programs free of charge.

Please take advantage and connect and learn.

Bizlinks Seminar

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Town of Victoria Park – Function Room Administration Building, 99 Shepperton Rd, Victoria Park Learn how to get your business going and growing, identify your target market, find business and industry information, protect your business and customers against unfair trade practices, protect and commercialise your intellectual property, and take control of your tax.

For further information call Siobhan O’Gara on 9325 0608 or email siobhan.o’gara@accc.gov.au

Digital Enterprise Program

Tuesdays, 5.30 - 7.30pm

Victoria Park Digital Hub, 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park The program provides advice to small businesses on how to use the NBN to improve your online presence, offer new products and services, expand your market, improve your competitiveness and increase your means of communicating with customers and suppliers.

For further information email kathy@businessfoundations.com.au or visit www.digitalbizwa.com.au

Digital Hub Programs

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Victoria Park Digital Hub, 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park Residents can visit the Victoria Park Digital Hub to access group and one-on-one training, take advantage of free internet access and explore digital technology in a safe and supportive learning environment. All services offered at the Digital Hub are free.

For further information call 9329 4238.

A to B – Apprentice to Business Program The new Apprentice to Business Owner Program (A to B Program) commenced in 2013. It provides training in a nationally recognised qualification in small business management, and includes business mentoring support for up to 12 months.

The program is for eligible tradespeople who are seeking to, or have recently established a business. It is delivered nationwide across both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.

For further information call 9361 6626 or email admin@harlequinconsultants.com.au

New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) provides job seekers with accredited small business training, business mentoring, and income support to help them turn a business idea into a viable business.

An NEIS provider gives job seekers personalised assistance to help them achieve their business goals, and will maintain regular contact for the first year of the new business to provide help to the NEIS participant to work through any business problems.

For further information call 9361 6626 or email admin@harlequinconsultants.com.au

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coming events Music by Moonlight: Music from Around the World

Free Outdoor Concert Sunday 9 March, 7pm Burswood Park Foreshore Resort Drive, Burswood

Harmony Week Storytimes

Music by Moonlight Music from Around the World Sunday 9 March 2014, 7pm Burswood Park Foreshore Join us on the picturesque banks of the Swan River to enjoy the Western Australian Youth Orchestra, performing with special guests from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and be taken on a global journey of melody and rhythm.

FREE CONCERT

Bring a picnic with your family and friends to enjoy an evening of music under the stars. This event is supported by major sponsor, Lotterywest, and supporting sponsor, Bankwest.

Enjoy the Western Australian Youth Orchestra performing music from around the world with special guests from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

For further information call 9311 8111 or visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au

ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2014 Lest We Forget

Friday 25 April 2014, 6am Memorial Gardens corner of Harvey St & Albany Hwy Victoria Park Join the Town for a special dawn service to honour the men and women who have served and fought for our country, making the ultimate sacrifice.

A light breakfast will be served following the ceremony for attendees.

For further information call 9311 8111 or visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au

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Storytime will take on a special Harmony Week theme on Tuesday 18 March and Thursday 20 March at 9.30am. Celebrate our vibrant multi‑cultural local community by sharing stories from around the world!

National Youth Week Bright Bunny: Sewing and Electronics Workshop Tuesday 8 April, 6.30 - 7.30pm Thursday 10 April, 6.30 - 7.30pm $5 per parent & child (13+yrs) Parents / guardians and kids are invited to Victoria Park Library to create a Bright Bunny Kit (www.sparkfun.com/ tutorials/335).

Gain basic soldering and electronics knowledge to create a magnetically activated light‑up circuit board to go inside a felt bunny of your own creation.

Please bring your own safety goggles.

Baby Chicks 7 - 17 April Come to the Library to see a miracle in the making as we play host to some extra special visitors in the lead up to Easter.

Watch our little chicks in their incubator as they hatch from their eggs and begin exploring the big, wide world.

Follow the Library’s 3D Printer on Twitter @VicParkmakerbot

Library Buzz Week: 19 - 24 May Join us for a special Buzz Week full of programs and activities for young and [not so] old as we celebrate National Library and Information Week!

School Holiday Activities Events suitable for kids aged six - 12 yrs $2 per child, non‑refundable

Prizes of $500 for the winner and $250 for the runner‑up are offered in each category.

Entry forms are available from the Library and must be received at the Library by 30 April 2014.

Easter Little Cup Friends Thursday 17 April, 2 - 3pm

Teddy Bears Picnic

Kids will love to make their own Easter little cup friend!

Tuesday 20 May, 10 - 11.30am Leisurelife Centre East Victoria Park $5 per child, non‑refundable For children aged two - five yrs

Old Man Emu Tuesday 22 April, 2 - 3pm Learn about emus and blue gums and then create your very own emu.

2014 Local History Awards Are you interested in local history? Do you have an historic photograph from early Victoria Park? Was a member of your family involved in World War I? We would love to receive entries that help us fill in some of the gaps in our Town’s history.

The Local History Awards are designed to promote interest in the rich history of the Town of Victoria Park by encouraging the community to explore local identities, significant events and heritage relating to the Town of Victoria Park.

This year the competition is open to include written memoirs, original research and photographic memories.

Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy pony rides, face painting, craft activities and games. Our special guests will be Town of Victoria Park’s acting CEO, Anthony Vuleta, and storyteller extraordinaire, Glenn Swift, who will be sharing the National Simultaneous Storytime book, Too Many Elephants in This House, by Ursula Dubosarsky. Bring your own picnic and rug!

Please note: this special event replaces Storytime on Tuesday 20 May and Thursday 22 May.

Page Turner’s Event Illustration Workshop with Chris Nixon 22 May 2014, 3.30 - 4.30pm $5 per child, non‑refundable For children aged six - 12 yrs

Indieflix IndieFlix streams award‑winning films from festivals around the world and is dedicated to providing a forum where filmmakers and their audiences can interact. IndieFlix promises to build a fair and open market to empower filmmakers to be the engine of their achievement, and audiences to be a vital part of a movie’s success.

For further information and access visit the Library website.

Transparent Language Online Learn to speak a new language Transparent Language Online is a powerful and personalised language-learning system that is available to Library members.

Featuring: • 80+ foreign languages for English speakers and 24 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses • Available on your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Android powered device.

Bookings for all events open four weeks prior to the event and are not confirmed until payment has been received at the Library.

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Team Sports – Winter 2014

Wednesday Morning Ladies Netball

The Winter Team Sports season starts at Leisurelife on Monday 24 March 2014.

We are currently looking for expressions of interest for our Wednesday Morning Ladies Netball competition starting in March 2014 at Leisurelife.

Team sports are a great way to maintain your skills, health and fitness in a social environment, while having fun at the same time. We currently run basketball, netball and soccer competitions.

• Early Bird Nominations (for existing teams): 24 February to 7 March 2014 • Nominations (new teams): 7 March to 19 March 2014 Nomination forms are available on our website www.victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au

Junior Sports – Winter 2014 The Winter Junior Sports Season starts at Leisurelife on Monday 28 April 2014.

We currently run nettaball, netball, basketball and soccer.

Nominations are now open and close on 28 March 2014. Nomination forms and timetables are available on our website at www.victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au

Expressions of Interest

Ladies netball is a great way to keep fit and socialise at the same time. Crèche is included in the game fee so we can watch the kids while you play.

To register your interest as a team or individual please contact Leisurelife on 9373 5450.

Walking Groups The Town’s Walking Groups are a great way to get your daily exercise, meet new people and enjoy being outdoors during summer. There are three groups that are all free to join.

• Vic Park Mothers Walking Group – Wednesdays 9.30am, meet at Kinky Monkey, Burswood. Prams, kids and dads are all welcome!

• Vic Park Bushland Walkers – Tuesdays 8.30am, meet at Kensington Bushland (Harold Rossiter Park Clubroom) • Vic Park Foreshore Walkers – Wednesdays 4.30pm, meet at McCallum Park (river end of Taylor St) For more information call 9373 5458 or email activelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au

For further information on all activities visit www.victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or call: Like us on Facebook.com/AqualifeLeisurelife or Twitter... @VicParkLeisure

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For further information on events call 9311 8111 or visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au

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

Aqualife Swim School – 9 Baby & You

March Music by Moonlight from 7pm Burswood Park Foreshore Free outdoor concert

Information Sessions We will be holding an information session each term for anyone who is enrolling their baby into Baby & You Swimming Lessons.

The information session is for parents and care‑givers with limited water experience, or for first-time parents who are unsure of what may be involved in lessons and what they are required to do.

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

We will run through everything you need to know about the classes to make sure you feel comfortable and know what to expect when you bring along your baby.

The information session will take place without children (Aqualife Crèche will be available) and will be held during the first week of each Term.

For further information call the Swim School on 9373 5404.

Leisurelife: 9373 5450 Aqualife: 9373 5400

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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

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ANZAC Day service 6am Memorial Gardens cnr Harvey St & Albany Hwy Victoria Park

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

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

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Town Contacts Facility

What can I do here?

Town of Victoria Park 9311 8111 Administration Centre 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park

• Planning applications and approvals • Dog registrations • Access Council information • Book facilities • Get Access and Inclusion information

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Victoria Park Library 9373 5500 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park

• Join the Library • Attend a Library event • Access public computers and printers • Access Town and community information • Borrow books, dvds, cds, e-readers, magazines

• Download e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines from the Library page on the Town’s website • Attend Storytime and Baby Rhymetime sessions • Seek or submit Local History information

Aqualife 9373 5400 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park

• Swim in the outdoor 50m pool • Swim and walk in the indoor 25m pool • Play in the children’s indoor leisure pool • Join the gym

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admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au Opening hours Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Leisurelife 9373 5450 Cnr Kent Street and Gloucester Street East Victoria Park

Victoria Park Digital Hub 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park

9329 4238

Opening hours Monday 9.30am - 4pm Tuesday 9.30am - 4pm Wednesday 12.30am - 7pm Thursday 9.30am - 4pm Friday 9.30am - 4pm Saturday open by appt.

Sunday closed Victoria Park Pound 9311 8171 199 Thelma Street, South Perth Opening hours Monday to Friday 11.30am - 12.30pm (except certain public holidays) Report It 9311 8111 After hours message service available

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Join the gym Join a sports team Participate in activities Hire a sports or squash court

Find Waste information Attend Council meetings Pay infringements Pay rates notices Event information Report lost animals

Join the swim school Go to the café Go to the crèche Participate in a group fitness class • Attend a personal training session • Attend the school holiday program • Use the creché • Play Bingo • Hold children’s birthday parties

• Individual and group sessions • Free computer training • Business development and training

• Enquire about lost animals

• Potholes • Abandoned cars • Graffiti

• Litter • Dumped rubbish

This information is available in alternative formats on request

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