Life in the Park Spring 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

Enjoying the shade with the Vic Park Urban Tree Network

URBAN TREE NETWORK

LATHLAIN UPDATE

SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPRING 2016

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Message from the Mayor Spring is now here which should bring us some warmer weather to compliment what is planned over the next couple of months.

The Town’s events season begins in October, starting with our new event, The Good Day His Worship the Mayor Out on Saturday, 22 October.

Trevor Vaughan P: 9311 8155 The event has a sustainability M: 0447 374 528 focus with heaps of activities, tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au stalls and entertainment making up the day’s offerings. Find out more about this event, and others planned throughout the season, on page four.

Edging closer to summer may also give some of us the kick we need to get out and be more active.

For the month of October there is no joining fee for memberships at Aqualife and Leisurelife.

The opening hours at the Leisurelife gym have also been extended for a three month trial, giving you even more time to hit the treadmill. If the outdoors are more your thing, visit our new disc golf park at Taylor Reserve on the foreshore.

The Town’s $70 million development of the Lathlain Precinct has really been progressing, which is great to see. The Lathlain Place Zone has been completed, with the seven other zones tracking well. To stay up to date with everything happening in the precinct visit lathlainprecinct.com.au I hope you all enjoy what’s on offer over the next couple of months.

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 your town?

L-R: Heather Johnstone, Luana Lisandro, Peter Melrosa, Maxine Petty, Alston Kwan

Victoria Park Urban Tree Network The Victoria Park Urban Tree Network (VPUTN) is a dedicated team of locals, drawn together by their shared desire to improve the Town’s tree canopy. The group is pro-development, pro-environment and pro-community, focused on spreading the message that development and progress can be inclusive of trees.

In only a few months of operation the Network has engaged in collaboration with the Town, moving a motion for an Urban Forest Strategy, which was adopted by Council recently. The Network believes working with the Town will be integral to increasing tree canopies in the area. The group is also aiming to have a broader positive impact on environmental sustainability and planning policy.

To progress the Urban Forest Strategy, the Town of Victoria Park has engaged an arborist who is undertaking a comprehensive tree audit of every tree in the Town to provide accurate data on the amount, species, location, health and value of trees on both public and private land – allowing planning and implementation of long-term tree management practices.

“We recognise the huge importance trees play in our community, providing health benefits, cooling our suburbs, and undoubtedly improving the appearance of our streetscapes,” said Mayor Trevor Vaughan.

“We know that trees are a high priority for our community, and we have been having conversations with groups including the Victoria Park Urban Tree Network to ensure that we end up with long-term plans that meet everyone’s needs.”

The results of the tree audit will form the base data required to develop the Urban Forest Strategy. The entire community will have a chance to provide input into the strategy.

“Because the community are the biggest winners from trees, we urge everybody to be a part of designing the Urban Forest Strategy so that it delivers the best possible outcome,” said VPUTN member, Peter Melrosa.

The VPUTN are always looking for active members to be involved with their initiatives and activities. vicparktrees | vicparktrees.com

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SUMMER STREET PARTY Sunday, 27 November on Albany Highway from 2pm – 8pm

Welcome in summer with the Summer Street Party!

We will be closing Albany Highway, between Mint and Dane Streets, turning the area into a festival filled with entertainment, amusements, market stalls, food vendors and community group displays.

Keep an eye out for more information available soon.

Students clean up on recycling The Town has been working with Cleanaway to deliver a free recycling education program to all primary schools within the Town. The collaborative and hands-on program is designed to educate students about: • • • • •

the importance of waste management the Town of Victoria Park’s bin system what it means to reduce, reuse and recycle why we should reduce, reuse and recycle what happens to recyclables once they are picked up • where to take common, household hazardous waste items including batteries and globes

• the problems of landfill • the impact recycling has on our environment.

Presented by a professional Cleanaway educator, the program consists of two 60 minute sessions delivered over two weeks, and is suitable for children aged from pre-primary to Year 6. It directly links with the curriculum.

Ursula Frayne Primary School students who recently participated in the program.

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New Town rolls out Licence Plate Recognition As part of the Parking Management Plan and to ensure equitable access to limited parking spaces, the Town is rolling out Licence Plate Recognition technology (LPR). LPR is a new tool that is used to monitor parking within the Town more efficiently.

A two week notice period ran from 5 to 19 September, with LPR initially only being operated in free, timerestricted parking along Albany Highway and the Aqualife carpark.

Due to previous concerns around the potential incorrect infringement of ACROD permit holders, LPR is now a semi-automatic process with the dashboard of parked vehicles now being checked by a Parking Officer.

For more information, visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/parking

Town leads WA’s Small Business Friendly The Small Business Development Corporation is giving a thumbs up to the Town for our commitment to the Small Business Friendly initiative.

The Town has proudly become the first Local Government in WA to sign the Small Business Friendly Charter.

The charter pledges a supportive and engaging role towards small business in areas such as regular consultation, offering advice on meeting regulatory obligations and prompt payment of small business invoices. The Town is committed to helping small business foster in our community.

All residents and visitors will soon be able to spot the Small Business Friendly logo around the Town.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan accepts the Small Business Charter from Minister for Small Business Sean L’Estrange MLA.

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For more information on the Small Business Charter, visit our website victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8111.

Works approved at Lathlain Park The WA Planning Commission has granted approval to the West Coast Eagles for their Development Application seeking approval of works to create two ovals, and prepare part of the site for future works – as per Zone 3 of the Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project. The issuing of the approval is the trigger for the commencement of the lease between the Town and the West Coast Eagles.

The Dog Exercise Area has been temporarily relocated to the old Lathlain-Carlisle Bowls Club site. Public access to the tennis courts and the large bitumen carpark on Roberts Road has ceased, with alternate tennis courts available for use at the State Tennis Centre, Burswood or at Higgins Park Tennis Club, East Victoria Park.

It is anticipated that these works will take a number of months and are likely to be followed by the redevelopment of Zone 2 – Community Activity Zone, and the construction of the main training, administration building and facilities for Zone 3 – West Coast Eagles, on Lathlain Park.

For news and updates, visit lathlainprecinct.com.au

Thank you for participating

Public participation for the Evolve project is wrapping up and will finish at the end of October 2016.

We have had a lot of interest in the project and have really enjoyed working with the community to shape our future. We would like to thank everyone that has donated their time to attend workshops, participate online, chat to us at stalls and generally be a part of the process.

To make sure you have your say before the time is up, visit yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au and get involved.

The outcomes paper will be made available on Your Thoughts once it is completed, and will be used to develop the Town’s Strategic Community Plan. You will also have a chance to provide feedback on this document once it is developed.

yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au

Leisurelife Daytime Ladies Netball Grab your mothers’ group, friends or colleagues and put a team together. Teams that refer a second team to join will receive their first game free!

Wednesday mornings (during school term) from 12 October – 15 December Games at 9.15am, 10am and 10.45am $71 per team per game (includes complimentary crèche) Nomination fee: $70 for new teams and $54 for existing teams

Extended Opening Hours The Leisurelife gym hours have been extended on a trial basis until 3 December, giving you more time to work out for summer.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 5:30am – 1pm | 3pm – 8:30pm Friday: 5:30am – 1pm | 3pm – 8pm Saturday: 8am – 1pm

Melbourne Cup Bingo Giddy-up! It’s racing season and we’re celebrating in style at Leisurelife with a special Melbourne Cupthemed bingo. Wear your best hat or fascinator for your chance to win a prize.

Saturday, 29 October 5.30pm – 10pm (eyes down at 7.30pm)

Two weeks free!

There’s never been a better time to renew your membership! Members who renew their 12 month membership during October will get an additional two weeks added on for FREE! See one of our friendly staff at either Aqualife or Leisurelife during October to take advantage of this special offer.

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or contact: Leisurelife: 9373 5450 | Aqualife: 9373 5400 | Facebook: AqualifeLeisurelife | Twitter: VicParkLeisure 7 8

Aqualife $3.50 Pool Entry

Six Week Summer Body Program

It’s summer all year round at Aqualife in our heated pools – both inside and out. Come for a swim between 11am and 2pm from Monday to Friday and pay only $3.50! Offer ends on 31 October.

Tuesday, 1 November to Tuesday, 13 December.

Jump start your summer body!

• Unlimited access to all gym and group fitness across two centres.

• One x 30 minute personal training session each week (six in total).

• Five specialised circuit training classes each week.

• Measurements and food diary.

Call 9373 5450 or visit our website for more information.

No Joining Fee. No Excuses.

We are waiving the joining fee on all 12 month memberships during October plus giving you one free training session!

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

This offer is running between Saturday, 1 October and Monday, 31 October, and is for first time members only.

Age no barrier at Aqualife There are swimming programs available at Aqualife to suit anyone aged from four months to 104 years old.

Age is no barrier as regular Aqualife swimmer, Melva Molyneux, found out.

“Learning to swim was always on my bucket list but I thought I was too late. Who would want to teach an 80 year old to swim? How wrong was I, Aqualife will! After nine lessons I can now swim. Shan and her helpers were so patient and encouraging each week, making every lesson a positive enjoyable experience,” said Melva.

For more information on our swimming lessons, visit the website.

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or contact: Leisurelife: 9373 5450 | Aqualife: 9373 5400 | Facebook: AqualifeLeisurelife | Twitter: VicParkLeisure 9 8

active life Armed for Life Workshop

Nutrition and Cooking for Retirees

24 and 31 October, 7 and 14 November 7pm – 8:30pm Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park $35 (covers all four sessions) Booking is essential

27 October, 3, 10 and 17 November 11am – 1:30pm Connect Victoria Park The Homestead, 5 Mackie Street, Victoria Park Free | Booking is essential

This four week program aims to help you improve your overall health and wellbeing by promoting positive self-esteem, resilience and stress management techniques.

Foodbank WA Food Sensations is hosting a free four week hands-on workshop for retirees covering: basic healthy eating, label reading, food selection, meal planning and budgeting.

Postnatal Fitness Program Term four: 10 October – 16 December Monday and Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre $8 per session (residents) $10 per session (non-residents) Booking is essential Designed specifically for optimal postnatal fitness, sessions will include low-impact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercises and practical resistance training.

Family Fitness Program Term four: 10 October – 16 December Monday and Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre $8 per session (residents) $10 per session (non-residents) Booking is essential This program is specifically designed for toddlers (15mo – three years) along with mum or dad. Sessions will include pram cardio, practical resistance training, obstacle courses and much more.

To make a booking or for further information on Active Life programs visit: victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/active-life or call Leisurelife on 9373 5450 10

Spring at your Library Star Wars Reads Day

Local History Timeline

Saturday, 15 October 1.30pm – 2.30pm $2 per child, non-refundable For kids aged five-12 years Victoria Park Library will participate in the fifth annual instalment of this global event. There will be storytelling, activities and the opportunity to have your photo taken with your favourite Star Wars character. Dress-up in Star Wars gear and go in the running to win a prize.

The Library has produced the third edition of its Local History Timeline, which covers significant events and activities in the area of the Town of Victoria Park from pre-European settlement to the present day. Pick up a copy from the Library for $3.

Begin with Books Wednesday, 2 November 10.30am – 11am Are you a new parent? Learn about the fantastic services and resources available to you and your baby and hear about what you can do to encourage early literacy at this special information session.

International Games Day @ your Library Saturday, 19 November 1.30pm – 3.30pm Free event The Victoria Park Library will join over a thousand libraries around the world for the ninth annual International Games Day. Come along for an afternoon of fun, free games. We will have some new and rare board games on offer – come and discover something you haven’t played before!

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Write-ins @ Victoria Park Library Are you writing something at the moment? Come along to a writein at the Library for some extra motivation and to meet like-minded writers.

Saturday, 12 November 1pm – 3pm Thursday, 17 November 4pm – 6pm Bookings are essential

For further information on activities visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/library or contact: 27 Sussex St, East Victoria Park 6101 | 9373 5500 | vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au 11

Town of Victoria Park Contact Information Town of Victoria Park admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

9311 8111

99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm 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 Aqualife admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

9373 5400

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 Leisurelife 9373 5450 leisurelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au

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October

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

1 November

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

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Ordinary Council Meeting, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome The Good Day Out Sustainability Fair John MacMillan Park 12noon – 5pm Free event

28 October

High Tea Edward Millen House 11am – 1:30pm Free event for residents 60 years and over

November

Ordinary Council Meeting, 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome Field of Remembrance Memorial Gardens Corner Harvey St and Albany Hwy Installation begins at 10.15am

27 November

Summer Street Party Albany Hwy between Dane and Mint St 2pm – 8pm Free event

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 *Extended opening hours (see page 8) Victoria Park Digital Hub

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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 Animal Care Facility

199 Thelma Street, South Perth Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 12.30pm (ex. some public holidays) • For lost animal and general Ranger enquiries: 9311 8171 Report It 9311 8111 (after hours message service)

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