VIBE Autumn 2019

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25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS | URBAN FOREST STRATEGY ROAD MAP | YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $500

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M AYO R ’ S M E S S AG E

YEARS of loving Vic Park

In 2019 the Town celebrates its 25 year anniversary.

This milestone is a great catalyst for us to recognise our history, reflect on how far we’ve come as a community, and look forward to a new era of future growth and development.

It’s a testament to the council and you, our community, on just how remarkably well we’ve adapted to change over the years. I’m particularly proud of the way we have always welcomed people from all walks of life into our patch.

We’ve come a long way since our official break away from the City of Perth in 1994 to become a separate and unique district in our own right.

Funnily enough, since that time of distinguishing the boundaries and then abandoning amalgamation proposals in 2014, we have learned to look for ways to partner with our neighbouring local governments more, to share resources, find efficiencies and work together so we deliver broader outcomes for the whole community.

This is a clear sign that over our 25 years, we’ve matured and continue to evolve more and more toward a space of collaboration, which has meant letting go of our competitiveness and embracing cooperation across boundaries.

HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR

Today South Perth and Victoria TREVOR VAUGHAN Park councils deliver several P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528 tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au joint initiatives. Last year, we signed an MOU with the Shire of Morawa, reaching out regionally to share the love, and more recently, we supported the signing of an MOU with the Cities of Perth, Subiaco, Vincent and South Perth to explore even more collaboration opportunities on things like waterfront activities and tourism campaigns.

All up we have a lot of attractions and events across our areas. To have an understanding to encourage and foster collaboration will actively bring our communities together.

Thanks to those who participated in our consultation on ways to celebrate 25 years of the Town. We look forward to doing this over the year building up to the November anniversary date. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for ways to get involved and enjoy the celebrations.

JA R R A H WA R D

B A N KS I A WA R D

YO U R CO U N CI LLO RS

Cr Claire Anderson

Cr Julian Jacobs

Cr Ronhhda Potter

Cr Karen Vernon

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

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

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

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

Cr Jennifer Ammons Noble

Cr Bronwyn Ife

Cr Brian Oliver

Cr Vicki Potter

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

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

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

Deputy Mayor

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M: 0433 704 140 E: vpotter@vicpark.wa.gov.au Term expires: Oct. 2019

BRAND REFRESH

WE’RE OPEN Welcome to VIBE You will have noticed the Town’s Life in the Park corporate magazine has a new name and a new look.

Welcome to VIBE - a reflection of a brand refresh the Town has undertaken to live up to its vision as a dynamic place for everyone.

Following a mass consultation process (Evolve) to develop our Strategic Community Plan 2017-2032, which introduced our new aspirational Vision, Mission and Values – we realised we had also stopped looking for meaning the life and started on a journey of being open.

Now in our 25th year, we felt it timely to create a new look and feel for the organisation that expresses what we really want to stand for.

We asked ourselves what does being ‘a dynamic place for everyone’ really mean to us and how we want to work with you.

The result is We’re Open Vic Park.

This new brand element does not replace the Town’s official logo, but aims to match our visual identity with our vision and consistently reminds us to be open minded in everything we do. With a strong focus on place, people and partnerships, we will be open… to listening, to learning, to new ideas, to living well, to having fun and to finding better ways of doing things.

We trust you’re also open to that! #lovevicpark Check out our video on YouTube that introduces our refreshed brand identity.

WHO’S IN YOUR TOWN

Grants funding boosts Vic Park community groups Community groups play a vital role in helping our community, and they’re just one of the reasons we love Vic Park.

Last month, we presented more than $100,000 to local groups as part of the Town’s 2018/19 Community Grants Program. This included more than $75,000 in community grants and $25,000 in place grants to 20 groups and organisations.

The community grants are provided to increase capacity of community groups, businesses, clubs and organisations in the Town to implement projects, activities and programs that enhance and promote community wellbeing in the Town.

Place grants are designed to assist ‘town teams’ to improve the district’s places and contribute to them becoming more sustainable not-for-profit entities.

A town team is a group of residents, businesses and landowners working collaboratively to improve their local neighbourhood. This could include physical improvement, a business development project or a town centre marketing initiative.

“Our community groups provide a range of services within the Town and contribute to making Vic Park a dynamic place for everyone,” said Mayor Trevor Vaughan.

“They do this without much recognition most of the time, so these grants are not only a way of assisting them financially, but also a way of saying thank you for their contribution to the Town.”

Matthew Ghobrial from St Mary’s Outreach Service Inc said their grant of more than $7,000 will help them provide a “quality home cooked meal with dessert” to about 35 people a week, and a pop-up health clinic with more than 20 patients, many of whom are regulars.

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“Some of our guests have claimed not to have visited a doctor in 20 years,” he said.

“This grant enables St Mary’s Outreach Service to reinvest into and offer a broader range of specific services to those most marginalised in our community.

“We have discovered a significant boost in morale amongst guests when offered friendly available health support alongside meals and a service offered with dignity and respect.

“If you are thinking of applying for a grant, consider how your idea and initiative serves others. The Town is helpful, with a lot of experienced staff who can assist and offer friendly advice to help start an application,” Mr Ghobrial said.

The next round of grants funding opens in September 2019. For more information on the Town’s grants and donations, visit vicpark.info/grants

GROWTH SERIES

Growth Series Influential architect and urban designer Jan Gehl once said, “First life, then spaces, then buildings”.

This seemingly simple quote is one of the most well-known and telling comments on contemporary placemaking. Firstly, it identifies the main components of a place – the people and activities that occupy space; the buildings that contain private spaces and provide definition to public spaces; and the areas or public spaces surrounding the buildings. But further, it prioritises these three components in the placemaking process.

For Gehl, the needs of people should always come first.

As cities grow, the emphasis on people in public places becomes increasingly important. A growing population means more people using streets, parks and community spaces. However, in an infill growth situation, opportunities to increase the area or size of public land available are often limited. And often those existing public spaces are set up to be used in ways that might not suit the growing population.

So how does a local government respond to this problem? The answer is not a simple one, but at the forefront must be smart design that places people and their needs first. It is also about rethinking how we use places more generally.

Public places are not just parks and plazas. They are any spaces between buildings where public life can happen. And the largest of all these spaces?

Our streets. Streets are not only the spaces we use to move cars, bikes and buses, but places where we can stroll with the dog, stop and talk to neighbours, or enjoy little details like public artworks or the shade of a street tree. These activities can only occur when the street has been designed for people and activity, as well as traffic and movement.

The Town is working to increase visibility of good street design in its operations, so that streets become a vital and valued part of local public places. Recent community design workshops for Etwell Street and Vic Park Collective’s Streets Ahead project are the first steps in elevating the quality of street life in the Town as it continues to grow.

NEWS

State Underground Power Program update As previously communicated, the Town was successful in its application for the areas of Victoria Park West, Victoria Park East and Carlisle North to have underground power as part of the State Underground Power Program (SUPP).

As infrastructure needs to be retrofitted in older established areas, unforeseen technical issues have arisen and delayed completion of electrical design. Construction in each project area is now set to begin in late 2019.

Each project area is scheduled to have a construction timeframe of between 14 and 18 months. Installation of underground power will also include the installation of new street lighting to meet current Australian Standards. Disruption to residents will be kept to a minimum.

Some of the key community members who helped develop the Urban Forest Strategy at the recognition bench. Back L-R: Dave Lindner, Heather Johnstone, Rowena Skinner, Luana Lisandro. Seated: Vicki Caulfield

When detailed electrical design is complete, the total project cost can be determined and will allow Council to consider and set the service charge. Every property owner will be contacted individually by mail and advised when Council has set the cost of the service charge. There will be several payment options available.

Urban Forest Strategy the roadmap for a greener Vic Park

More information and frequently asked questions are available at vicpk.co/SUPP

The Town is Urban Forest Strategy (UFS) aims to increase tree canopy cover to 20 percent with the planting of up to 256,000 new trees in the coming years.

Trees are critical to urban environments – they lower temperatures, filter particulates, reduce storm water run-off, protect homes from wind gusts, provide habitat for wildlife and so much more.

The UFS, adopted by council in September 2018, is now moving into implementation phase. To mark the efforts of the community members who helped develop the UFS, the Town recently installed a recognition bench at John Macmillan Park, which included the planting of the first tree.

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L AT H L A I N P R E C I N C T R E D E V E L O P M E N T P R O J E C T

New community facilities coming soon to Lathlain Precinct Tenders have now closed for work to deliver more elements of the Community Zone 2 and 2X (former Lathlain Carlisle Bowling Club) of the Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment which includes: • an all-abilities playground and nature play area • seating and picnic facilities with shade structures • new green spaces for passive recreation • new lighting • new oval gatehouse and public toilet facilities • a fenced dog-exercise area • two new multi-sport courts • universal access pathways • improved off-street car parking in Zone 2 • new native landscaping and re-vegetation - including preservation of existing trees within the development zones to sustain local wildlife.

Following the selection of a contractor, a detailed work plan will be developed with works expected to start mid-year.

Verge upgrade works – Bishopsgate Street The footpath along a section of Bishopsgate Street outside Lathlain Oval is currently closed for upgrade.

The work, being undertaken by a contractor on behalf of the West Coast Eagles, includes a new pedestrian footpath, vehicle cross overs, bus bays and landscaping.

We’re asking pedestrians to please avoid the area and use alternate footpaths.

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25 year celebrations In 1829 the first non-Indigenous people settled in the area and the first land grants were issued.

Governed by a road board from 1894, the Town was declared a municipality in 1897.

It was amalgamated into the City of Perth in 1917 after becoming unsustainable as an autonomous political entity.

On 1 July 1994, the Government of Western Australia decided to split up the local government area (LGA) of the City of Perth, creating three additional LGAs and retain a smaller City of Perth. The new LGAs were the Town of Vincent, the Town of Cambridge and the Town of Shepperton which was later changed to the Town of Victoria Park, following community discontent with the given name.

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OUR HISTORY

YEARS of loving Vic Park

Town of Shepperton established on 1 July 1994. Outcome of the 1993 Perth City Council restructuring act.

8 November 1994 was the first Victoria Park Commission council meeting using the title Town of Victoria Park.

Inaugural Shepperton Commission meeting held on 1 July 1994. Commissioners appointed to oversee the municipality until local government elections in May 1995.

10 May 1995 was the inaugural special meeting of the Town of Victoria Park council held in the Park Recreation Centre.

Petition to change name to Town of Victoria Park approved by WA Governor. Name change on 2 Nov 1994. Town of Victoria Park Library also opened its doors on this day.

Elections held to replace the Victoria Park Commission with eight councillors and a mayor.

6 May 1995, Mick Lee becomes inaugural Mayor of the Town.

19 April 1996 was the official opening of the admin centre at 99 Shepperton Road.

In celebration of our 25th anniversary we’ve included some of the businesses who have been with us for the journey and, for some, even longer: • Broken Hill Hotel

• Stitchers Corner

• Crown Perth

• The Balmoral

• Christina’s

• The Carlisle Hotel

• Humphreys Dance Studio

• Vic Park Hotel

• John Hughes Group • Panchos Mexican Villa • Reid Bootmakers

Did we miss your business?

Let us know at admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

AU T U M N AT YO U R L I B R A RY

Win $500 in the 2019 Local History Photo Awards Help us celebrate Vic Park’s rich history and you could win up to $500!

Do you have any old photos at home that tell a story about the greater Victoria Park area? Maybe they’re hiding away in an old drawer or photo album? If the answer is yes we want to hear from you.

2019 categories are: (first prize in each category is $500, runners up receive $250)

2019 Teddy Bears’ Picnic Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy farm animals, face painting, Boorloo Aboriginal Dance Workshops, maraca painting, stories and more!

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Photographic Memories Award Photographic Studies Award 25th Anniversary Award

Closing date for submissions: 5pm Thursday 18 April For more info and entry forms visit vicpark.info/historyawards call 9373 5500 or email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Our special guests will be Town of Vic Park CEO Anthony Vuleta who will be sharing the National Simultaneous Storytime book ‘Alpacas with Maracas’ by Matt Cosgrove, and storyteller extraordinaire Glenn Swift. Bring your own picnic and rug! Free coffee/tea will be available for parents and carers.

Please note bookings are not confirmed until payment has been received at the library. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

For kids aged 2-5 years | Wednesday 22 May 10-11.30am | Victoria Park Community Centre, East Victoria Park | $5 per child, non-refundable (no door sales)

Harmony Day – learn the Wanjoo (welcome) song To celebrate Harmony Day, the library will host a special presentation of Noongar language in song with fun Wanjoo (Welcome song) workshops on Thursday 21 March.

The free workshops will be run by multi-award winning music duo, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse and are aimed at keeping Noongar language and culture alive.

Visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/harmonyday

Rive family outing on horse and cart, c.1919.

First Steps Collection Being a confident reader is an important foundation for learning throughout life so reading with your child each day will give them a great start.

The library’s First Steps collection supports your child while they are learning to read. The steps are age and ability appropriate and are designed to gradually increase your child’s reading confidence.

The library also has a large collection of titles specifically for struggling readers. The collection has been recommended by the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and includes readers and fun games to help your child on their reading journey.

Find out more on our website victoriapark.wa.gov.au/firststeps

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LEISURE CENTRES

Leisurelife sports program Junior netball Leisurelife hosts one of the largest junior netball competitions south of the river, with games running all year round. Game times are 3.30pm (if required), 4.10pm, 4.50pm, 5.30pm.

YEAR GROUP

SUMMER (TERMS 4 & 1)

WINTER (TERMS 2 & 3)

Years 1 – 3

Monday

Monday

Years 4 – 5

Tuesday

Monday/Tuesday

Years 6 – 7

Tuesday

Tuesday

Years 8 – 10

Monday

N/A

TEAM REGISTRATION $30 GAME FEE Summer season $50 | Winter season $60 Junior coaching clinics Weekly junior sports coaching clinics are available for kids from 6-12. All clinics focus on developing skills while having fun and keeping active. Coaching clinics are $8.50 per session.

SPORT

6 – 8 YEAR OLDS

9 – 12 YEAR OLDS

Basketball

Thursday 4 – 5pm

Thursday 5 – 6pm

Soccer

Thursday 4 – 5pm

Thursday 5 – 6pm

Netball

Friday 3.30 – 4.30pm; 4.30 – 5.30pm

Friday 4 – 5pm

Netball team

Monday 3.30 – 4pm

Tuesday 3.30 – 4pm

Boys’ netball*

N/A

Thursday 5.15 – 6.15pm

*Boys’ netball clinics are conducted as four-week sessions throughout the year.

Multisports Kids Club The Mulitsports Kids Club runs through the school holidays for children aged 6-12. Each day a variety of fun and engaging sports and activities will be on offer.

HOLIDAY PERIOD

DATES

Term 1 holidays

15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 26 Apr

Term 2 holidays

8 Jul, 10 Jul, 12 Jul, 15 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul

Term 3 holidays

2 Oct, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 9 Oct, 11 Oct

Term 4 holidays

January 2020

MULTISPORT KIDS CLUB SESSION $25.50 Registrations, payments and enquiries To participate in any of our junior programs, simply register online via the Town website vicpark.info/junioractivities For enquiries or payment, you can either visit the Leisurelife Centre or call 9373 5450. Forms are also available at the centre.

Ladies Social Squash The Leisurelife Centre is currently taking expressions of interest for our new Ladies Social Squash starting each Wednesday in Term 2, 2019 from 9am-11am. The program will be facilitated by a qualified and experienced coach and is suitable for all abilities. All participants in the social squash program will also have free access to the crèche during the session! Whether you’re a seasoned squash player or interested in taking the court for the first time, we would love to hear from you. Please call 9373 5450 for more information.

Aqualife swim school program Aqualife Swim School caters for babies from six months through to squad introduction and adults, and our programs run year round, including school holidays!

We have nationally recognised Royal Life Saving Society Swim and Survive levels and experienced instructors with Austswim accreditation, Working with Children cards, and National Police Certificates.

Our small classes are offered at a wide range of days and times with: •

heated indoor, outdoor and hydrotherapy pools options • term program • free assessments.

Lessons start from as little as $14.80 per week and family discounts are available!

For more information go to victoriapark.wa.gov.au/swimschool or contact our friendly Swim School team on sschool@vicpark.wa.gov.au

LIVE LIFE WEL L

APRIL – JUNE 2019

Healthy Community Terrific Thai Chef Dale Sniffen will teach you how to prepare fast, fresh and simple Thai dishes that your tastebuds will love. Discover the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours that make Thai cuisine so delicious.

Wednesday 15 May, 6–8pm Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park $16, bookings are essential

Easy Freezy Meals You might have heard of batch cooking or weekly meal prepping and wonder what all the fuss is about? You can save time, money and stress planning your meals and cooking in bulk. Now, who doesn’t want that?

Participants will learn how to make some delicious freezable recipes and come away with some helpful tips to get you started.

Wednesday 12 June 6–8pm Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park $8, bookings are essential

Active Photography Program Put on your walking shoes and bring your camera along to this four-week Active Photography Program. Each week you will walk through local areas taking snaps of the Town’s beautiful scenery and attractions.

Learn how to explore light, composition and content to produce beautiful photographs.

Professional photographer Adele Miles will give participants the skills and confidence to operate their cameras more competently.

Participants are required to bring their own camera. Digital SLR, point and shoot, phone cameras or film cameras, it’s your choice.

Sunday 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 9–11am Various locations within the Town $36 (all four sessions) Bookings are essential

Move Your Body Moving your body will improve your balance and posture, strengthen your muscles and bones and improve your overall fitness and general well-being. It’s also the best way to prevent slips, trips and falls. Come along to this fun and interactive session on healthy aging and learn about local activities to get you moving! Delivered by Stay On Your Feet® and the Healthy Community team.

Self-care Mental Health Workshop Life’s challenges can leave us feeling drained and stressed. Our to-do list is too long and there aren’t enough hours in the day. This resilience-building workshop will teach you to understand your own choices better and use this awareness to ensure your future choices are more aligned with the life you desire. Delivered by Lifeskills Australia.

Monday 24 June 6–7.30pm Subud Hall 222 Shepperton Rd, East Vic Park $8, bookings are essential Light dinner provided Monday 27 May 11am–12.15pm Town of Victoria Park Library East Victoria Park Free, bookings are essential

To sign up to Goodness me! e-newsletter, make a booking or for further information about Healthy Community programs visit vicpark.info/healthytovp or call Leisurelife on 9373 5450.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Online parking appeals We are pleased to announce that you can now lodge your parking infringements faster and easier through our online appeals form.

The new form aims to create a more efficient and effective process for anyone who would like to lodge a parking infringement appeal.

Features include the functionality to quickly advise if your infringement can be successfully appealed and the ability to submit and attach all the information needed to support your appeal.

Access the form at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/parking

Have you seen this insect?

The European wasp has been detected within Lathlain and we require your assistance to help manage this exotic pest. The European wasp creates large underground nests that could pose a safety hazard if disturbed.

The European wasp has distinct behaviours and characteristics that differentiate them from native wasps, these include: • actively scavenging upon other insects • actively scavenging upon human food and drinks, and pet food • flying in and out of a single hole within the ground (nest entrance) • flying with raised legs (other wasps dangle their legs) • black antennae (similar looking species have orange/yellow antennae).

To report a sighting, or for more information contact the Pest and Disease Information Service on (08) 9368 3080 or padis@dpird.wa.gov.au.

Six month parking trial In early April 2019 we will launch a six month parking trial to review current plans for continued equitable access.

The trial will investigate the effectiveness of paid parking, parking bay occupancy and the relationship to price and free time periods in Albany Highway paid parking hot spot zones.

Parking technology supplier, Duncan Solutions will support us during the trial and acknowledged this particular trial framework as a first amongst their local government customers in Australia.

Outcomes of the trial will assist us in making recommendations to Council to consider future amendments to the Town’s Parking Management Plan.

Deputy Mayor Vicki Potter said the Town aims to support equitable access given the Town’s limited parking resources.

“As a destination we need to balance the needs of residents, local businesses and visitors to the Town.”

D I G I TA L H U B

Join the digital world Did you know the Town operates a free service for people of all ages and abilities to learn how to access and explore the digital world? It’s the Town of Victoria Park’s Digital Hub. Our friendly volunteers will guide you on setting up and operating your smart phone or device and can help you with online job applications, digital resumes, tax returns and more.

Are you a Town of Victoria Park business? Or just love all things Vic Park?

The hub is inclusive and fully accessible.

Then join us for the inaugural Vic Park Business Awards Ceremony.

For more information visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/digitalhub or please call 9329 4238 to book your free session.

In what promises to be a massive celebration of businesses throughout the Town, the night will see category winners announced, as well as one business awarded the prestigious

Business of the Year.

6pm Friday 29 March LC Space, 20 Thorogood Street, Burswood $80 per person Tickets include dinner and drinks. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements Cockail attire vicpark.info/ businessawardsceremony

victoriapark.wa.gov.au/businessawards #vicparkbiz

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Empty Arms – Broken Lives memorial sculpture unveiling Thursday 21 March, 10.30am–12noon Read Park, Albany Highway, Victoria Park Join us to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. The memorial sculptures have been donated to the Town by the Association Representing Mothers Separated from their children by adoption (ARMS) through Department of Social Services funding.

Anzac Day Thursday 25 April, 6am Join us in remembering the men and women who served and fought for our freedom with a dawn service.

Success Series – free workshops Supporting your group to achieve its goals.

Succeed as a community group: Wednesday 10 April Succeed in event management: Wednesday 8 May Succeed on social media: Wednesday 5 June 6–8.30pm Town of Victoria Park function room 99 Shepperton Rd Victoria Park For more information or to book visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/success

Arts Season Throughout May celebrate all things creative in the Town with special events, art exhibitions, workshops and more. Photo from Arts Season 2018 – artist Katie Mate @ DTC Exhibition katiemate.com Keep an eye out for our program launch at victoriapark.wa.gov.au

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 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

9329 4238

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)

WHAT’S ON 19 MARCH

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

21 MARCH

25 APRIL

Anzac Day dawn service 6am, Memorial Gardens Public welcome

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Empty Arms – Broken Lives sculpture unveiling 10.30am–12noon Read Park, Albany Highway Victoria Park Public welcome

2 APRIL Elected Members Briefing Session

6.30pm, Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public welcome

10 APRIL

Success Series: Succeed as a community group 6–8.30pm, Town of Victoria Park Administration Centre Free event, bookings essential

16 APRIL

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

MAY Arts Season

Various locations throughout the Town during May Public welcome

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

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MAY Success Series: Succeed in event management 6–8.30pm, Town of Victoria Park Administration Centre Free event Bookings essential

21 MAY

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

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