Life in the Park Winter 2015

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

WINTER 2015

JUNE

JULY

Victoria Park Men’s Shed - a place to have a coffee and a chat.

AUGUST

MEN’S SHED

SOCIAL WALL

ART IN THE PARK

AND MUCH MORE . . .

Message from the Mayor Hello everyone.

I’d like to thank everyone who came down to Lathlain Place for our Light Up Lathlain event in May. His Worship the Mayor It was a really fantastic afternoon Trevor Vaughan celebrating the launch of the new P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528 and improved Lathlain Place, the upgrade of which makes up Zone Four in the Town’s Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project (LPRP).

The LPRP provides significant and far-reaching community benefits - benefits that will make a positive impact on not just the immediate community and the Town but also the wider Perth community.

We had a jam-packed calendar the last couple of months, check out page five for more details on some terrific events that took place right here in the Town. It’s events like these that further position the Town as a great place to visit to have a memorable experience.

In other news, at the February Council meeting, Council resolved to stop the Town Centre

Redevelopment Project. This was based on feedback we received from the community during the public consultation process. Now, the Town is reviewing all of the feedback received, which includes over 300 individual submissions, a petition, and the detailed notes from the public meeting attended by almost 400 people. The feedback will be analysed and collated over the next few months and a closure report is being finalised for the Council detailing the lessons learned. There will be no further action on this project by the Town unless there is clear indication from the community that they would like to see the area rejuvenated.

We’re heading toward budget time, and staff at the Town will be looking to finalising next financial year’s budget in the coming months.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

Jarrah Ward

Banksia Ward

Your Councillors

Cr Claire Anderson Deputy Mayor P: 9472 9947 M: 0416 199 745 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr John Bissett P: 9361 9222 M: 0418 901 977 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr Keith Hayes P: 9361 0385 E: hayesk@iinet.net.au Term expires: Oct.2017

Cr Mark Windram P: 9470 4144 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 Vin Nairn W: 9361 2662 H: 9472 7991 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr Brian Oliver M: 0435 229 317 E: brianforvicpark@gmail.com Term expires: Oct.2017

Cr Vicki Potter P: 9361 5464 M: 0433 704 140 Term expires: Oct. 2015

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The Men’s Shed offers an opportunity to make new friends and work on projects.

comfortable space.

Victoria Park Men’s Shed Tucked away in the corner of the Kensington Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC) on Anketell Street is a small shed stocked with bits of timber, wood‑working machines and a fully-equipped tool room.

This is the Victoria Park Men’s Shed, a joint project between Kensington PCYC and Victoria Park Rotary. Membership is $60 per year and is open to all men in the area who want to get together with other blokes to work on small projects and have a yarn in a

The Western Australian Men’s Shed Association recognises a men’s shed as “any community‑based, non-profit, non‑commercial organisation that is accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and welcoming environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men. A major objective is to advance the health and wellbeing of their male members and to encourage social inclusion”.

The Victoria Park Men’s Shed meets every Monday and Thursday between 9am to 12 noon. It’s been open for 18 months and members have been kept busy assisting with community projects, including making the poppies for the Town’s Field of Remembrance commemoration, and making the wooden soldier cutouts for the Victoria Park RSL Anzac Eve Service (with material supplied by Bunnings, East Victoria Park).

Jack Beere, co-ordinator at the Men’s Shed, says besides the

projects they work on, a major appeal of the Victoria Park Men’s Shed is the social aspect, where members can come to just have a chat, have a cup of coffee and biscuits and hang out with others.

“We try to build things and if we don’t know how to do it we sit down and have a chat about it,” said Jack, whilst cracking a smile.

Besides wood‑working, the Men’s Shed also has an ample veggie garden, growing such produce as lettuce, carrots, beetroot, eggplant, rockmelons, corn and parsley. The Men’s Shed even harvests their parsley and donates it to local charity Manna to use in their kitchen!

Victoria Park Men’s Shed Kensington PCYC 51 Anketell St, Kensington Open Monday and Thursday 9am - 12noon For further information, contact Jack Beere on 9356 6953, 0427 612 604 (mobile) or email jackbeere@bigpond.com.au

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Concept by Ayad Alqaragholli

Victoria Park Digital Hub Since the doors opened at the Digital Hub, it has been visited by over 4000 residents all eager to engage with new technology and learn the basics of computers. The startup funding expired as of February 2015 and after assessing the benefits and impact of having a Digital Hub in the Town of Victoria Park, Councilors voted unanimously to continue the service permanently.

This means the Hub is still open for business and offers free one-to-one training to any residents of the Town of Victoria Park who are up for the challenge. Training takes place in a beautifully appointed modern setting where visitors will be helped by one of the Hub’s friendly volunteers.

They can help with any aspect of new (and old) technology; social media, email, internet, banking, online transactions, cyber security, and online job applications are just a taste of the things you can learn with them.

You can contact the Digital Hub on 9329 4238 or visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au for further information.

Waste Collection Dates Green Waste set out dates* Area 1

1 & 2 August

Area 2

8 & 9 August

Area 3

15 & 16 August

Area 4

22 & 23 August

* Refer to your Domestic Waste & Recycling Guide 2015 or the Town’s website for your Area. If you don’t have a guide, call 9311 8111 to request one to be posted to you.

Green Waste Collection What can I place in my ü green waste?

û What can’t I place in my green waste?

• Grass clippings • Wire mesh • Food waste • Leaves • Metal • Household • Weeds (please box or bag) • All building materials: furniture • Tree/plant prunings • Bricks • Other • Tree trunks or stumps (no larger than • Concrete household 1.5m in length and 30cm in diameter) • Sand items • Tiles, etc.

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Art in the Park The Town of Victoria Park has a hugely creative year ahead with the launch of several pieces of public artwork over the next 12 months, including six pieces in suburban parks and four key, large‑scale projects around the Town.

Concept by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah

These and other projects will be the culmination of the Town’s Public Master Art Plan 2013-2015, and aim to reflect the Town’s identity as a unique and vibrant local government.

The first of the suburban artwork pieces has been installed, with artist Ayad Alqaragholli’s sculpture Hyatti taking pride of place in Duncan Reserve, Victoria Park.

The other suburban artworks due to be installed over the next six

Lunar Movement by Damian Butler

months, and unveiled throughout the year, will be located at: • Corner of Marquis Street and Hayman Road, Bentley • Corner of Raleigh Street and Archer Street, Carlisle • Rotary Park, St James • Shepperton Road (Canning Highway on-ramp), Burswood • Kate Street Reserve, East Victoria Park Damian Butler’s Lunar Movement (shown above) is first of the four large-scale projects to be installed, located at Lathlain Place and recently unveiled at the Light Up Lathlain event. The three other major projects will be located at G.O. Edwards Park, by the Causeway and Read Park.

POPP Concept by Sharon White

Concept by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah

An innovative initiative coming in 2015 is the installation of Public Outdoor Ping‑Pong (POPP) tables featuring decorative designs by selected Western Australian artists in five parks around the Town.

The Town has identified POPP as a creative way to promote physical activity, artwork and space activation within the one initiative. POPP tables will be available to play at Houghton Park, Rayment Park, John Bissett Reserve, Hawthorne Park and John MacMillan Park in June this year.

POPP table in Leederville

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Recent Events in the Town The Town was host to some outstanding events during April and May. Check out the Town’s Facebook page to see more photos, and keep informed on upcoming events on the Town’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website.

Anzac Day Dawn Service Around 4000 people made it to Memorial Gardens to commemorate Anzac Day and the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.

Business Festival The inaugural Town of Victoria Park Business Festival was a great success with two ‘urban safaris’ (guided tours) showcasing top-end research and development, and state-of-the-art digital offerings in the Town to attendees. An Italian shared table luncheon at L’Enoteca wrapped up the Festival.

John Hughes Slopestyle John Hughes Slopestyle was a jam-packed Sunday afternoon out with people travelling from all over Perth to watch mountain bikers and BMX riders jumping over sea containers, negotiating wall rides and performing tricks in Edward Millen Reserve.

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Perth Garden Festival WA’s most prestigious garden, landscape and outdoor living festival found a new home in the Town at McCallum Park. The Town designed and installed their own garden, demonstrating a verge using water-wise plants, to promote alternatives to lawn, which was awarded a Bronze Sunsmart Show Gardens Award!

Light Up Lathlain A few thousand people made it out to Lathlain Place and Rayment Park to celebrate the launch of the revitalised Lathlain Place. There was heaps to see and do for kids and adults alike, with special guest appearances from Rick the Rock Eagle and West Coast Eagles players Scott Selwood, Matt Rosa, Jack Darling and Damien Cavka.

ToVP Social Wall

Here’s a selection of the latest posts on the Town’s Social Wall on lifeinthepark.com.au. Post to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #lifeinthepark to have your message and picture featured on the wall!

ourperthlife Edward Millen Reserve this arvo #slopestyle +#streetfood + #sunshine = #vicparklife #lifeinthepark @townofvicpark.

maplepup_bc Got a stick. Got a ball. Life is pretty much #perfect! Happy #weekend everybody! #MaplePup #BorderCollie #VicParkLife #LifeInThePark #VicParkPets

primedelight So much #fun at #LightupLathlain by Town of #VictoriaPark #vicpark #perth #family #event #food#kids and #dogs everywhere!!! #lifeinthepark @townofvicpark

owneroperator #NeverStopPlaying #VicParkLife #LifeInThePark #StreetArt

oysterandpearlblog A sushi eating shark being ridden by a four armed mermaid cowgirl... you already had me at sushi. By @fieldey, this is one of the new murals to be found in @townofvicpark which is part of @formwa’s #PUBLIC2015 program. Giddy up!

i_heart_vic_park A lazy Sunday at Vic park farmers market. Curry for breakfast?....

Yeah alright.

eRates Are you interested in receiving your rates notice by email?

The Town of Victoria Park is considering emailing notices as an alternative option.

Please complete the form online at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/rates to register your interest in receiving your rates notice by email. Should we receive sufficient interest, we will introduce eRates notices as an option.

For further information please call 9311 8111.

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Free Membership Upgrade

Children’s Birthday Parties

• Join up on a 12 Month 1 Option membership at the Town of Victoria Park Health Club and get upgraded to a 2 Option membership for FREE! You can select between Pool, Gym or Group Fitness options.

• This offer is running between Monday, 3 August and Friday, 28 August 2015 and is for first time members only. Other conditions may also apply.

• Contact our friendly staff for full details on 9373 5400, or visit either Aqualife or Leisurelife.

Leisurelife Children’s Parties are jam-packed, full of excitement and fun. Take away the stress of organising and let our party experts take care of everything, while you sit back and enjoy their special day too!

Party themes available are: Sports Party, Arts & Crafts Party, Traditional Games Party, or design your own exciting special day!

Bingo!

Bingo is held every Saturday Night at the Leisurelife Centre. Doors open at 5.30pm, with eyes down at 7.30pm. High roller night takes place on the last Saturday of every month, and there are themed nights throughout the year. Bus services are available from some suburbs - contact Leisurelife for more information 9373 5450.

Aqualife Swim Fit Program July School Holiday Program Monday, 6 July – Friday, 17 July 2015 $65 / day, $255 / week For ages 6 – 14 years Beat the school holiday boredom… show your child a healthy and active lifestyle through fun games, activities and sports. Centrelink Childcare Assistance and JET subsidy rebates are available (Licenced Vacation Care - Carer Reference Number 407 078 077K)

Our new Swim Fit Classes act as a stepping stone to Junior Squad. They are designed to focus on fitness and endurance, whilst providing an introduction to stroke refinement. In addition they learn the basics of dive starts, tumble turns and the use of the pace clock. Students will be challenged by experienced instructors, but without the pressure of competitions looming over them.

Sessions run for one hour, and students can enrol in up to two classes per week. The cost is $160 for a 10 week term (subject to change in July 2015).

Students must be in Level 7 plus.

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or call: Leisurelife 9373 5450 Aqualife 9373 5400 Like us on Facebook.com/AqualifeLeisurelife or Twitter... @VicParkLeisure 7

active life Is the gym or pool not your scene but you know physical activity and wellbeing is important? Maybe one of our Active Life programs will appeal to you. The Town is now providing opportunities for the non‑traditional workout enthusiast.

Good Health Post-Natal Walking Groups for an activity Begins At Home Fitness Program Looking with fresh air and beautiful Wednesday, 24 June, 6.30 - 8pm Leisurelife Centre, Kent St, East Victoria Park Cost $5 per person This parent specific workshop covers topics such as: • ways to make lunchboxes healthy • traffic light system • tips on how to read food labels.

This interactive program is designed specifically for optimal postnatal fitness.

landscapes while enjoying the companionship of other like‑minded people?

Sessions include low-impact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercises and practical resistance training. The program can be altered to suit all levels and individual’s needs. You will love the way it makes you feel, and best of all you can exercise with your baby!

Then one of our walking groups may be perfect for you!

The Town, in partnership with School Canteen WA, will provide cooking demonstrations, the use of visual resources and a takehome resource folder too!

Mondays

Booking is essential. Book online at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/ community/active-life or by calling 9373 5458.

• 10am - 10.40am (10 weeks - six month babies) • 10.50am - 11.30am (seven - 14 month babies)

Social Badminton Social badminton is a great way to stay fit during the winter months.

Tuesday

9am - 12noon

Thursday

9am - 12noon and 6pm - 10pm

Friday

6pm - 10pm

Term 3 Sessions commence at Leisurelife on Monday, 20 July 2015

Fridays • 10am - 10.40am (seven - 14 month babies) • 10.50am - 11.30am (10 weeks - six month babies)

Book in early as spots are limited.

Book online at victoriapark. wa.gov.au/community/activelife or by calling 9373 5458.

In partnership with the Heart Foundation, the Town is offering the following weekly walking groups: • Tuesdays, 8.30am Kensington Bushland (meet by Harold Rossiter Park clubroom) • Wednesdays, 9.30am Mothers’ Walking Group (start @ Antz inya Pantz café, Victoria Park) • Wednesdays, 4.30pm McCallum Park (start @ 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.

No need to book for social badminton, just show up on the day.

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Winter events @ your Library

July School Holidays

Begin With Books

Due to popular demand, bookings will only be taken at the Library, up to four weeks in advance, and are not confirmed until payment has been received at the Library.

Are you a new parent?

The Town of Victoria Park Library would like to invite you to a special library visit specifically for new parents like you!

Enjoy a tea or coffee whilst learning about the fantastic services and resources available to you and your baby.

Hear about what you can do to encourage early literacy and join the library to make use of its resources straight away.

The next session will be held on Wednesday, 22 July, 11am - 11.30am Book online via the Town of Victoria Park’s event calendar at victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9373 5500.

Pyjama Storytime Tuesday, 7 July @ 6pm For kids aged two - six years Free event!

A special storytime to celebrate NAIDOC week. Come dressed in your pyjamas and bring your favourite snuggly toy!

Bookings for all events open four weeks prior to the event and are not confirmed until payment has been received at the Library. Due to popular demand, bookings will only be taken at the Library.

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Aussie Animals Meet-and-Greet with West Oz Wildlife Friday, 10 July, 10am - 11am $2 / child, non‑refundable For kids aged six - 12 years Get up close and learn more about our amazing Australian wildlife. Pat a beautiful koala or dingo, or cuddle an amazing python or lizard!

Drawing Workshop with Miriam from Jacksons Drawing Supplies Friday, 17 July, 2pm - 3pm $2 / child, non‑refundable For kids aged six - 12 years Miriam will teach you how to draw a realistic tarantula! The workshop will be a study in line, pattern, repetition and building up basic drawing skills.

Town of Victoria Park – Contact Information Town of Victoria Park

Acting CEO Anthony Vuleta speaking at the Civic and Citizens Workshop

Civic and Citizens Workshop During May the Office of Multicultural Interests in partnership with the Constitutional Centre of WA, Electoral Education Centre and Australia Day WA ran civics and citizenship workshops for representatives of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community organisations.

The workshops were designed to raise awareness about Australia’s political system, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, and how to be involved in government decision‑making.

The Town’s Acting CEO, Anthony Vuleta, attended the 6 May workshop as a guest speaker to discuss local government challenges and successes and participation by community members.

“Building trust and participation through citizenship is fundamental to the development of our dynamic State,” Mr Vuleta said.

“The development of an active sense of citizenship in people with diverse backgrounds can lead to positive outcomes in social, cultural and economic returns.”

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 - 9pm • Fri: 5.30am - 8.30pm • Sat / Sun / Pub.Hols (ex. Easter & Christmas): 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: Classes Mon - Fri: 6am - 11pm • Sat: 8am - 11pm • Sun: 9am - 4pm • Pub. Hols (ex. Easter & Christmas): 8am - 6pm • 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) L-R: Lisa Belde - Constitution Centre, Morteza Tabatabaee - Iran Cultural House of Western Australia, Anthony Vuleta - Town of Victoria Park, Rebecca Ball - Office of Multicultural Interests, Hassan Egal - Somali Association, Nigel Busby - Electoral Education.

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

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Reconciliation Works Keep an eye out for a range of engaging posters displayed throughout the Town.

The Town of Victoria Park’s Aboriginal Engagement Strategy (AES) Group together with community organisation “I am the Other”, have planned a special celebration for Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) and NAIDOC Week (5 - 12 July) in 2015.

The project features portrait photographs

of Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal partners across the community, proclaiming their shared belief in reconciliation.

The inspirational photographs will be displayed as posters throughout the Town of Victoria Park from the 27 May - 12 July 2015, and feature a joint statement in support of reconciliation.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan said “I am happy to be part of a project that profiles the many positive and significant qualities reconciliation makes between people, and how with respect and collaboration, we all share equally in the benefits that it brings.”

Founding Members of “I am the Other”: Kelsi Forrest, Akram Azimi (Young Australian of the Year 2013) and Dylan Collard.

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15 November

Together, 100 Years Apart John Curtin Gallery Building 200, Curtin University Kent Street, Bentley The Gallery will reproduce a large scale, high resolution photographic mural of the 11th Battalion A.I.F. on the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Giza, 10 January 1915, in its atrium. Covering almost the entire wall of the space, it will transport visitors to the moments leading up to this moment in history.

2 June

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

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June – 6 September

Foreign Soil: Thea Costantino John Curtin Gallery, Building 200 Curtin University Kent Street, Bentley Foreign Soil broadens the ANZAC narrative by investigating themes of belonging and estrangement

and the construction of cultural memory in light of the centenary of World War One.

9 June

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

3 July

School Term Finishes Make sure you check out activities and school holiday programs at Leisurelife and the Library on the Town’s website.

7 July

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

14 July

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

This information is available in alternative formats on request

4 August

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

11 August

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

29 August

Carson Street School Quiz Night Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start Belmont Sports and Recreation Centre Abernethy Road, Belmont $80 per table (up to eight people per table). NO BYO alcohol.

Bar facilities available. BYO supper / snacks.

To book, email lizgreenpnc@ hotmail.com or phone the school on 9361 7500.

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