Life in the Park Spring 2018

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

COFFEE & CHANGE

WHAT’S IN YOUR BIN?

PIPES FOR PERTH

GROWTH SERIES

SPRING 2018

Village Hub members Barry, Carol and Robert enjoy a coffee catch-up

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What a fantastic time to be a part of our Town when we have so much going on!

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

We are in full planning mode for a wonderful summer packed full of events and there are quite a few big projects and strategies about to enter a community engagement period.

We are developing our first ever Public Open Space Strategy, which will set out a framework for how we use and manage our public areas for years to come.

Both of these documents will have a big impact on future planning for the Town so I encourage you to get involved when it is time to have your say.

I am excited to see our planning come to fruition in future years, and see the Town transform into a thriving inner-city locality with a world class sports and entertainment precinct to rival other global capital cities.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

We are also awaiting the Western Australian Planning Commission to give us the green light on consulting our community about our draft Local Planning Strategy. We are planning for our population to double by 2050 and we need to start considering how we house this growing population in our relatively small area. The Local Planning Strategy sets out guidelines for future planning and development, and provides the link between the State Government’s vision and directives, and the Town’s local decision-making to accommodate growth.

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Cr Claire Anderson M: 0416 199 745 E: canderson@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

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

Cr Julian Jacobs M: 0400 512 974 E: jjacobs@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

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

Cr Karen Vernon M: 0407 448 336 E: kvernon@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2021

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

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

Cr Vicki Potter Deputy Mayor M: 0433 704 140 E: vpotter@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

WH O’S I N YO U R TOWN

The Village Hub is open to all

Connect Victoria Park Village Hub As with raising a child, it takes a village to age well.

Connect Victoria Park Inc. is inviting locals to help turn our town into a village and make Vic Park the best place for people aged over 55 in Western Australia.

The new Village Hub project brings people together to build a sense of community, share skills and knowledge and enjoy life. It encourages people of all ages to contribute to a community where we know and care about our neighbours.

“It’s been a big boon for me,” says Village Hub member Robin Gunn, who attends weekly lunches.

“Before I was alone at home with my cat.”

Inspired by a movement born in Boston in the late ‘90s, the Village Hub is the first of its kind in WA and the second in Australia.

The Village Hub provides a help centre to assist its

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members in finding solutions for staying healthy, engaged, and living independently. Mr Gunn was assisted with obtaining a manual wheel chair and making adaptations to his housing to make life a little easier.

The Village Hub also offers courses, classes and groups, opportunities to volunteer and exciting ways to participate in life in the Town, including the new community kitchen and community choir.

The Village Hub is open to everyone, not just over 55s. People over 55 can join as members and help shape activities and services. Others may become a friend of the Village Hub and through the Neighbour to Neighbour Program, meet older neighbours and help with small tasks such as dog walking and shopping.

For more information on the Village Hub, visit www.connectvictoriapark.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Remembrance Day 11 November 10.15am Memorial Gardens Corner of Harvey St and Albany Hwy, Victoria Park Join the Town for a small civic ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day. Community members will be able to lay a wreath as part of the service.

Events We have done up a handy printed event guide which is inserted with this newsletter. It covers events happening over the next six months so stick it on your fridge and don’t miss a single thing happening in the Town over summer!

Discounted pet microchipping day!

Countdown to Christmas

30 September 11am – 1pm Harold Rossiter Park

2 December 4.30pm Curtin University Kent Street, Bentley

Bring your dogs and cats for $10 microchipping, half price registration and discounts on sterilisation thanks to Vic Park Vets. We will have some fun activities and food options available so bring the whole family!

Dogs must be on a lead and cats must be in a carrier.

For more information visit the Town’s website.

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The Countdown to Christmas is on! The Town has partnered with Curtin University once again to host a wonder-filled afternoon of Christmas cheer, entertainment, activities, food and fun for all ages.

Sustainability for Seniors 28 November 2pm Sophia’s at Akora 2 Adie Ct (cnr of Adie Ct and Jarrah Rd), Bentley Peg Davies from Mindarie Regional Council will present on the topic of sustainable gardening in small spaces.

The Town’s Digital Hub staff will also talk about how to make simple sustainable changes using technology like using paperless bills, and viewing catalogues online.

This event is free but you must register to attend.

Visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8111 for more information.

Post to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #lifeinthepark to have your picture and message featured. Here are some recent Instagram posts we love!

@sunnysideupburgerbar Such a nice atmosphere listening to the local buskers under the fig trees at @vicparkfarmersmarket

@missbloomingbird Brights on a grey day

@perthhappenings Pups and plants? Yes please!

@bourkes_inthepark Shut the front door! @harvest_espresso has just released a beef burger... complete with a brioche bun.

Anyone tried it yet?

@maplepup_bc #MaplePup #BorderCollie #lifeinthepark

@parkproperty Streets of red

@nestcafevp Strawberry watermelon cake is back

@lavinia.w3 city to surf training begins

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NEWS AND EVENTS

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Putting a plan in place Previous growth series articles have considered some of the major structural elements of a liveable, functional city – transport, density, activity centres and main streets. While we know that all of these pieces together will make Victoria Park a great place to live and work, we need to make sure we get the mix right.

We also know that some types of land uses simply don’t work well together – such as housing and heavy industries, and we need to consider those special pockets where we want to keep the existing character alive while balancing future needs.

So how do we go about increasing density and improving liveability in Victoria Park, while preserving all the great things people already love?

There are two main strategic planning instruments that will guide the overall layout and density of a place in Western Australia – the Local Planning Strategy and the Local Planning Scheme. These two tools can be described as the “what” and the “how” of urban planning in Victoria Park.

We are in the process of preparing our first ever Local Planning Strategy that will provide a broad framework for “what” sort of place Victoria Park will become.

Read the full article and the entire Growth Series at vicpark.info/growthseries

It’s time to get that idea funded!

The Town provides community grants up to $10,000 for projects within our local community.

Grant categories include: • community development • art, culture and heritage • sport and recreation • healthy communities • community safety and crime prevention • environmental sustainability • economic development

Applications are open from 1 September until 31 October. For additional guidelines and application details visit vicpark.info/grants

Wandering cats Town Rangers are humanely trapping cats in residential areas to try and reduce numbers of feral cats in the Town.

The traps will not distinguish between feral cats and pets, so if your cat roams away from your property during the day or night, please ensure they are microchipped and registered so we can contact you if they are picked up by the Rangers.

By law, all cats must be microchipped, sterilised and registered with the Town. If your cat is impounded, there will be a cost to retrieve it.

All vets offer microchipping. If you have several animals needing to be microchipped there are mobile providers who will come to you.

See page 4 for details on how you can get your cat microchipped for $10 on 30 September.

Information about registering your cat or dog can be found on our website.

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Economic Development Strategy

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The draft Economic Development Strategy will be presented to Council on 11 September for approval to seek public submissions on the draft document.

The Economic Development Strategy will guide how we support our local businesses and encourage partnerships and investment within the Town. The strategy lays out short and long term action across the next five years.

Public Open Space Strategy The Town is going to be preparing a Public Open Space Strategy which will provide a guide for how the Town provides and protects public open space for the benefit of the entire community.

Public Open Space is any piece of land that is used by community for any recreational purpose and includes things likes parks, sporting reserves and nature reserves.

The Town is planning for a doubling of our population by 2050, and the provision of green spaces will be more important than ever.

Local planning policies The Town is reviewing all of its local planning policies over the next year. Our local planning policies dictate how you can develop your property, so it’s really important to know what they contain. We are seeking your feedback on the first three policies up for review: LPP 3 – Non-Residential Uses In or Adjacent to Residential Areas LPP 4 – Mixed Use Development and Residential Uses in Non-Residential Areas LPP 5 – Mixed Residential/Commercial Development Visit yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/lppr to read the policies and give feedback. Hard copies are available at the Town’s administration building and the Victoria Park Library. Feedback must be received by 2 October.

There will be many opportunities for community input into this strategy, with lots of different ways to contribute. For now we are asking if you would like to be involved, and what level of involvement you would like to have.

If you want to be part of this project when it gets up and running, register at yourthoughts.victoriapark. wa.gov.au/pos

Proposed dog exercise areas Under the Dog Act, the Town is reviewing its designated dog exercise areas. View the proposed areas and make a comment before 24 September at yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/pdea

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WA S TE M A N AG E M E NT

Kerbside collection – spring The Town provides kerbside collections from your verge throughout the year for residential and multi-residential properties only. Both green waste and white goods are recycled where possible. Please note: Your waste may be collected on any day during the collection week (Monday through to Sunday).

Bulk waste Area 1

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The Town collects bulk waste in February/March and August/September each year. All items should be less than 1.5m in length.

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Place your waste on verge 25 – 26 August

1 – 2 September

8 – 9 September

15 – 16 September

Waste is collected during this week 27 Aug –2 Sept

3–9 September

10–16 September 17–23 September

Green waste Area 1

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Area 4

Place your waste on verge 3–4 November

10–11 November

17–18 November

24–25 November

Waste is collected during this week 5–11 November

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19–25 November

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The Town collects green waste in January, April/May, July/August and November each year. Green waste items must not be longer than 1.5m or larger than 30cm in diameter.

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Waste management Audits done over the past year show the make-up of what our community are throwing out in our general waste (green) and recycling (yellow) bins, as well as through verge collection. More than a quarter of what we throw out could have been recycled!

General waste (recyclable)

General waste (garden organics)

General waste (non-recyclable, non-processable)

General waste (food organics)

Verge (green waste) Verge (bulk waste)

2.77%

Recycled (contaminated leftovers)

0.25%

Recycled (HDPE plastic)

2.71%

Recycled (newspaper)

0.25%

Recycled (PET plastic)

3.89% 0.13%

Recycled (cardboard)

0.38% 0.13%

Recycled (other plastic)

3.37%

Recycled (mixed paper)

0.21%

Recycled (steel cans)

5.21%

Recycled (glass)

0.13%

Recycled (aluminium cans)

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WO R K S A N D WA S TE

Need a bigger recycling bin?

Pipes for Perth on Albany Highway The Water Corporation’s Pipes for Perth project aims to replace old sections of Perth's water main network – some pipes are more than 100 years old! Replacing the pipes is essential to avoid future bursts and leaks.

The Water Corporation is currently working on the section of Albany Hwy between McMillan St and Alday St in East Victoria Park. Works are due to be completed before the end of the year, but there will be some disruption to traffic and our local businesses.

Be sure to show your support for our local businesses by shopping local during this time. For further information about this project email pipesforperth@ watercorporation.com.au or call 9420 3529.

Cleanaway can supply larger 360 litre recycling bins on request to residential properties.

This free upgrade is only available until the end of October 2018.

Call 6557 6907 to make a request.

What to recycle The three main waste collection operators in Perth have joined together to come up with a combined list of recyclable materials. Every household across Perth is now following the same information.

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CARDBOARD

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Glass/broken glass/ceramic Telephone books Plastic bottles Paper and envelopes Aluminium cans and foil/steel cans Ice cream containers Milk bottles/cartons Cardboard Plastic butter containers Metal pots/pans Aluminum toasters and kettles (cords removed)

Not accepted û Plastic bags/plastic wrap û Polystyrene û Garden waste û Food waste û General household waste

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§ Large household appliances § Crockery/cutlery § Plastic utensils/plates § Clothing § Terracotta pots Sanitary products/nappies Medical waste All building materials Spray cans/aerosols

There is free on-site parking, and the Hub is located a short walk from Albany Hwy and Shepperton Rd bus stops.

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The friendly volunteers at the Hub can help you navigate things like online banking, the Federal Government’s MyGov website, general computer use, cyber security and much more.

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If you have a group of people together who want to learn about a specific topic, contact the Hub’s volunteers and we will do our best to arrange a session for you.

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The Victoria Park Digital Hub provides free computer courses and online training for the local community, not-for-profit organisations and businesses. Residents can participate in friendly, interactive training sessions to learn how to access and explore the online world.

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ATO Tax Help program The Digital Hub is partnering with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to run the Tax Help program until October 2018.

Tax Help is a network of trained volunteers who help people prepare their returns at tax time each year.

Volunteers are recruited from the general community and the ATO oversees the recruitment, training, accreditation and support.

The program is designed to help people on low incomes with basic individual tax returns. Tax Help volunteers can assist eligible taxpayers in the following areas: •

completing straightforward personal tax returns using myTax

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completing applications for refund of imputation credits

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completing a non-lodgement advice for those who do not need to submit a tax return.

If your income is around $60,000 or less for the year, you may be eligible for Tax Help. Tax Help volunteers are not able to assist taxpayers with more complex tax affairs such as income from business, investment properties, rent, voluntary agreements or royalties.

Bookings are necessary and can be made by calling 9329 4238.

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S P R I N G AT YO U R L I B R A RY

Library talk The Victoria Park Library and the South Perth Library are co-hosting a talk by author, photographer and adventurer Jeremy Scott.

Wednesday 24 October 6.30pm South Perth Community Hall cnr Sandgate Rd and South Tce, South Perth Jeremy is an inspiring speaker who tells his remarkable story in his book The Long Road From a Broken Heart. Jeremy spent over two years cycling 52,000km around the world to raise over $50,000 for the Australian, New Zealand and British Heart Foundations.

KidSpeak eLanguage learning for kids You can access this fun, easy-to-use language-learning program for ages six and up with your library card.

Languages available include English, Spanish or Chinese, Mandarin (coming soon) and are presented via interactive activities, puzzles, songs and games.

Cochrane library Are you interested in medical research? Cochrane Library is a collection of evidence-based medicine databases, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews which you can access with your library card via our website.

eSmart Libraries

19–24 November Library Buzz Week is all about exploring your library with a great range of events and activities for everyone!

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Victoria Park Library is currently in the process of becoming an accredited eSmart Library. eSmart Libraries is a cyber safety framework designed to fully equip libraries, staff and library users with the skills and tools they need for smart, safe and responsible use of technology.

9373 5500 | vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au | victoriaparklibrary.wa.gov.au

H E A LT H Y C O M M U N I T Y

Activity bundle Looking for a fun drawcard or challenging activity for your next event or party?

Our activity box contains all sorts of sporting and recreational equipment.

It includes cricket, football, basketball and soccer equipment, plus totem tennis, bocce, frisbees, grip ball and lots more.

The blender bike and activity bundle are available to hire at a low cost to residents, local businesses and community groups.

Contact us for more information or to book into a program: 9373 5450 vicpk.co/healthytovp healthycommunity@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Messy Mud Day Sunday 28 October | 8am–12noon | Free John Macmillan Park alongside the Vic Park Farmers Markets

Pedal-powered fun Planning to host an event or fundraiser? Why not hire our blender bike as a healthy and fun way to make delicious pedal-powered smoothies as part of your event.

The Nature Play Solutions team will bring a special mud mix and lots of activities to encourage families to enjoy messy mud play and have fun outdoors.

Kids will need to wear old clothes so they can get as dirty as they like.

Bring a towel and change of clothes for afterwards.

Kids cooking class Wednesday 26 September 11.30am–1.30pm Victoria Park Library, East Victoria Park $16 per family (maximum of four) Bookings essential Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking workshop for parents and their children. Our Healthy Community dietitian will run some fun interactive activities and then we will create some delicious wholesome food together and enjoy eating it.

Suitable for children four years and older.

To make a booking or for further information on Healthy Community programs visit: vicpk.co/healthytovp

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LEISURE CENTRES

Netball carnivals Leisurelife runs netball carnivals every school holidays for kids in year 4 to year 10.

If you would like to be part of the October carnival, team registrations can be made via our website.

Saturday night bingo!

Bingo runs at Leisurelife every Saturday. The centre is open to patrons from 5.30pm with eyes down at 7.30pm, finishing at 10pm. Books and flyers can be purchased on the night and the cafĂŠ is open with food and drink options available.

Just 4 Kids School Holiday Program

Pelican pool hoist A pelican pool hoist has recently been installed in the outdoor 50m pool at Aqualife. This hoist is a fixed structure at the side of the pool which will assist with access into the pool without any manual lifting.

The hoist can be used with the floating sling or the strengthened aquatic wheelchair, which ensures correct support for people of all abilities.

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Keep the kids busy and entertained during the October school holidays at Leisurelife. There is always a jam-packed timetable on offer filled with boredom busting, skill building and energy consuming activities.

Centrelink Childcare Subsidy (CCS) rebates are available. Visit our website for more information.

Leisurelife Centre: 9373 5450 | Aqualife Centre: 9373 5400

LEISURE CENTRES

Aqualife Swim School – discounts available!

Aqualife Swim School offers a second lesson for only $10 per class if you are already enrolled in a term program. There is also a 5% discount on lessons when more than one family members enrolls (must be on the same payment). Free assessments are available if you are unsure of which level to enrol into.

In addition to the regular term programs, an intensive holiday program is run over each school holiday.

The October program consists of a four or five day program.

Adult team sports – summer 2018/19

For more information contact Swim School, or visit the website.

The summer sports season kicks off on Tuesday 25 September. Sports include indoor soccer, men’s and mixed basketball, women’s and mixed netball.

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Important dates Existing team nominations open: Monday 20 August 2018 New team nominations open: Monday 3 September 2018 New season starts: Tuesday 25 September 2018 Nominations are welcome from both teams and individuals. Please visit our website or call 9373 5450 for more information. Nominations can also be made online at sportfix.net/leisurelife Existing teams who register and refer a new team will get a free game! (terms and conditions apply)

True Grit Join the Vic Park Vikings on Sunday 28 October and find yourself commando crawling under barbed wire, traversing over ropes upside down and pushing your body to limits you didn’t know it had.

Visit our website for more information.

To sign up visit truegrit.com.au/events. php and register under the team name Vic Park Vikings (the team is registered for the 11.30am course on Sunday 28 October).

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au

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Town of Victoria Park Contact Information Town of Victoria Park 9311 8111 admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au 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 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 Leisurelife 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* / 4.30 – 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 – Thu: 9am – 5pm • Fri/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)

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4 September

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

11 September

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

2 October

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

9 October

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

6 November

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

11 November

Remembrance Day 10.15am, Memorial Gardens Corner of Harvey St and Albany Hwy, Victoria Park

13 November

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

14 November

Have a Go Day 9am–3pm, Burswood Park Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood Free activities and information day for over 50s

28 November

Coffee & Change Sustainability for Seniors 2pm, Sophia’s at Akora 2 Adie Ct, Bentley

2 December

Countdown to Christmas 4.30pm Curtin University

Did you know? you can receive your rates by email?

Register online at vicpk.co/e-rates This information is available in alternative formats on request.

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