WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE... THE FATHERING PROJECT
BOOMERANG BAGS
PART 1: GROWTH SERIES
PERTH STADIUM UPDATE
WINTER 2017
The Fathering Project - a national initiative – has been introduced at East Victoria Park Primary School.
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Message from the Mayor
His Worship the Mayor Trevor Vaughan P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528 tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au
At the Town of Victoria Park, we strive to be innovators and trailblazers – courageous enough to go where others may be afraid to tread, so that our community has the best initiatives, facilities, infrastructure, services and programs possible.
As you flick through this edition of Life in the Park, you will read about two national initiatives the Town is very proud to have in its midst. The Fathering Project, designed to inspire and equip fathers and father figures to engage positively with their kids, has been launched at East Victoria Park Primary School and Boomerang Bags, an eco-friendly initiative aimed at reducing plastic bag usage and landfill, has arrived in the Town and is building community spirit and sustainability.
For the Town of Victoria Park to keep pace with change, we have to plan now for our future. Please take the time to read the first article in our Growth Series – a series of articles developed so you can understand how the Town plans to keep up with the predicted doubling of its population by 2050. You will also be able to see the progress of the almost completed Perth Stadium and read all about the developments at Lathlain Park in the separate Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project update. We’re halfway through the year and the events, upgrades and initiatives keep coming. We have no intention of stopping the momentum of creating the best possible place for people to live, work, play, invest and study.
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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The Fathering Project aims to inspire fathers and father figures to engage positively with their kids.
The Fathering Project Males play an integral role in the shaping of our young children but unfortunately some children miss this important male interaction in their school years with only 12.2% of male teachers in primary schools and 35.2% in secondary schools. And that’s where The Fathering Project steps in. The national initiative was introduced by East Victoria Park Primary School (EVPPS) in March and aims to improve child development outcomes by inspiring and equipping fathers and father figures (grandads, uncles, family friends) to engage positively with their kids. The impact of a good dad will benefit the wellbeing of his kids today and tomorrow. More and more research is being conducted on the benefits of an effective father or father figure in a household. Results have shown that an absent father or father figure in a household leads to an increase in child self-harm, substance abuse and suicide amongst school-aged children. The Fathering Project works together with fathers and father figures to becoming better dads. East Victoria Park Primary School is the first school in the Perth metropolitan area to sign up for The Fathering Project and now has over 40 males in the program. The men will be involved in sharing the enjoyment of their children’s life by having fun with them, learning new skills, building a community of supportive fathers and father figures, creating opportunities which provide fathering time with children and supporting EVPPS to provide a broad and fulfilling educational experience. Contacts: bradden.mitchell@education.wa.edu.au | thefatheringproject.org.au facebook.com/The Fathering Project
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Community Focus
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TOWN
Freewheelin’ it The Town of Victoria Park is home to the State’s only education support primary school, Carson Street School. Regardless of their disability, all students enjoy bike riding and many ride on specially modified bikes. The school received a school development grant from The Town of Victoria Park which allowed them to celebrate Bike Week at McCallum Park. Despite threatening rain, great fun was had by all. Carson Street School greatly appreciated the assistance received from WA Disabled Sports Association, Technology Assisting Disability WA and K-equip. Kennards Cannington generously donated the use of the large trailer to transport all their bikes.
Student Riley Perrella test drives a hand cycle provided by Andrew Laddawi from Break the Boundary.
Young leaders Two of the Town’s finest young assets have been making us even prouder recently, with Kelsi Forrest and Dylan Collard being nominated for WA Young Achiever Awards. Kelsi and Dylan are members of the Town’s Aboriginal Engagement Strategy Group which was formed to build relationships and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. They are committed to building positive relations and community capacity within the Town of Victoria Park and have been very successful in bringing people together and celebrating diversity. Dylan Collard is a finalist in the category of Australia Community Service and Volunteering Award. We will keep you updated regarding the winner but we’re so proud these young people are part of our Town and its future. Above: Kelsi Forrest and Dylan Collard are nominated for the WA Young Achiever Awards.
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Tax Help Centre The Town of Victoria Park’s Digital Hub is partnering with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to run the Tax Help program from mid-July to October 2017. Tax Help is a network of trained volunteers who help people on low incomes prepare their basic individual tax returns. Tax Help volunteers can assist eligible taxpayers in the following areas: • completing straightforward personal tax returns using myTax • completing applications for refund of imputation credits • completing a non-lodgment advice for those who do not need to submit a tax return. If your income is around $50,000 or less for the year, you may be eligible for Tax Help. Bookings are essential by calling 9329 4238. For more information on Tax Help, visit our website.
Perth Stadium is 78% complete.
Perth Stadium Update Construction of Perth Stadium, located on the Burswood Peninsula, is 78% complete and remains on schedule. Over 1,100 workers are currently on site, which is expected to peak at more than 1,200 in the coming month. The LED ribbon advertising boards plus the two 340sqm giant screens have been installed and pre-commissioning testing has commenced. Further testing will be undertaken in the coming months with further 24-hour testing of the coloured lights required intermittently. Further details about the pre-commissioning testing will be available on the Construction Impacts page on the Perth Stadium website (perthstadium.com.au). Site works are also underway to prepare the playing surface for rollout of the turf. Drainage, irrigation systems, conduits and other below ground equipment are currently being installed, which will be completed by mid-2017 and then turf installation will commence. The Perth Stadium Rail Station is over 93% complete and on schedule to be completed in late-2017 ahead of a thorough commission and testing phase.
Low income earners may be eligible for Tax Help at our Digital Hub.
Further information on the project plus updated artist impressions are available at perthstadium.com.au.
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Community Focus
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TOWN
Growth Series Part 1: The Town’s Density Targets Welcome to Part 1 of the Growth Series – a series of articles which will explore the projected population growth for the Town and what that means on a practical level for our residents. Despite the recent economic downturn, Western Australia is expected to increase its population in the long term. The State Government is planning for this continued growth by promoting infill within existing urban areas, rather than expanding the city further on the outer fringe. To achieve this, the State Government has allocated dwelling targets to each metropolitan local government as part of its Perth & Peel @ 3.5million strategic plan. This plan aims at accommodating a population of 3.5 million people in the Perth Metropolitan Region by 2050. The Town of Victoria Park has been allocated a target of providing for an additional 19,400 dwellings by 2050 on top of the 15,921 dwellings in existence in 2011. This will see the Town’s population more than double in the next 30-35 years. The dwelling growth is expected to be gradual and will continue the transformation of the Town into a bustling inner urban neighbourhood. Capitalising
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on the increased residential population and office employees, the main Albany Highway strip and smaller centres such as Archer Street and Lathlain Place will become even more vibrant, bustling hubs of activity with a variety of shops, cafes and offices. Growth will be focused on key areas such as along Albany Highway, the Burswood Peninsula and the Causeway Precinct, in Technology Park and on the Curtin University campus as well as some higher densities around the train stations. Existing residential neighbourhoods are expected to be retained at lower densities to allow for a diversity of housing options including family homes. We are now starting to plan for this growth. This includes making sure the Town’s social infrastructure keeps pace with the growing population, that parks and open spaces are still meeting the needs and expectations of this growing community and our existing transport system and servicing infrastructure can cope with the additional demand. There will be an opportunity for you to be involved in the planning for this growth as part of the preparation of the Town’s Local Planning Strategy. Keep your eyes open for more information in the next Life in the Park.
2017 Gross Rental Values Every three years the Valuer General assesses using Gross Rental Value (GRV), all the rateable properties within the Town. This is known as a General Valuation. The valuation is a fair and independent assessment of the rental earning potential for the property which is therefore rated by its current earning potential, rather than its re-sale value. The 2017/18 GRV has a date valuation of 1 August 2015. For further information contact the Valuer Generals Office on 9273 7373 or visit landgate.wa.gov.au.
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Eco Focus Winter tree planting With winter on our doorstep, the Town will commence its annual tree planting program between May and August. This year 389 trees will be planted. 218 of these will be planted in reserves, with the remaining 171 planted as street trees. Would you like to request a street tree to be planted in winter 2018? Visit our website and fill out the online form at vicpk.co/streettrees18. Year
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Boomerang Bags in Town Preferring reusable bags instead of single-use plastic ones is a no-brainer. But it seems we need a bit of a nudge to get us to do it every time we visit the shops. Mostly, we forget to bring our own. So a group of Victoria Park women are doing their best to make the community plastic bag free with Boomerang Bags arriving in the Town. The initiative, which is part of a nationwide approach, aims to place handmade, re-usable material bags in strategic locations throughout the Town for community members to use if they forget to bring bags from home. Driven by local residents Flavia Pardini and Jenna Morris, the Victoria Park chapter meets every Sunday to sew bags at the Vic Park Mini Lab. So far there has been great support, with lots of community members offering to jump on sewing machines to whip up a couple of bags in their spare time. “It’s such a fun, easy and positive way to help our community, and what a great way to get children involved in the environment, sustainability and teaching them from an early age to be plastic-free wherever possible,” Flavia said. We’re always looking for more people – everyone is welcome. Even those who have no sewing skills can come and we will find them a job. There’s always cutting, ironing, screen printing pockets with the logo or even making cups of tea that are always helpful! And fabric donations or reusable shopping bags that can be recycled are always appreciated. For more information, check out the Facebook group Boomerang Bags Vic Park or drop us a line at bbvicpark@gmail.com.
Jenna Morris holding a Boomerang Bag.
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Leisurelife Junior coaching
Team sports – winter 2017
Does your child want to be the next LeBron James or Cristiano Ronaldo? Why not try our weekly coaching clinics which focus on developing skills for all ages and abilities whilst having fun at the same time. All of our clinics are run by professional coaches who ensure set outcomes are achieved in an enjoyable environment. Visit our website and search for ‘junior coaching’ to view the timetable or to download an enrolment form.
The winter season has begun at Leisurelife and spots are still available.
July School Holiday Program Keep your kids entertained during the school holidays in the Leisurelife Just 4 Kids program. There is always a wide variety of awesome activities and excursions lined up, with the aim to incorporate both enjoyment, education and physical activity into each day of the program. The next program runs from Monday 3 July to Friday 14 July. Visit our website and search for ‘school holiday program’ for the full timetable of activities and enrolment forms.
Nominations are welcome from both teams and individuals. Competition enquiries can be directed to Katina Briody (Sports and Programs Manager): kbriody@vicpark.wa.gov.au or by calling the centre on 9373 5450. Adult Winter Sports (Mar – Sept 2017)
Start of season
End of season (not including semi or grand final)
Mon – basketball and soccer
Mon 20 March
Mon 4 Sept
Tues – basketball
Tues 21 March
Tues 5 Sept
Wed – basketball and netball
Wed 22 March
Wed 6 Sept
Thurs – basketball and netball
Thurs 23 March
Thurs 7 Sept
Birthday parties Leisurelife offers children’s birthday parties that are jam packed full of excitement and fun for any group size. Take away the stress of organising your child’s party and let our party experts take care of everything whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy their special day too! The party themes provided are best suited for children aged five years and older. Visit our website and search ‘birthday parties’ for further information and a booking form.
Squash Hire one of our four newly refurbished, international standard squash courts or sign up for an annual squash membership and receive over 50% off peak court hire. For more information visit our website.
Leisurelife: 9373 5450 | Aqualife: 9373 5400 | Facebook: AqualifeLeisurelife | Twitter: VicParkLeisure 7 8
Aqualife Your favourite facilities just got better… The Town of Victoria Park is spending $1m on a refresh of some of the Aqualife facilities, including: • new flooring and retiling in the indoor pool area • new water feature and floor design in the leisure pool • refurbished changing rooms (male, female, family and accessible) • new energy efficient and reliable boilers for pool and spa heating • upgrades to the spa pool. Improvements to the hydrotherapy pool area floor, security system, gym flooring, group fitness and gym audio systems are also occurring, along with a new stage in the group fitness room. The Aqualife Refresh project will be completed by late July 2017. During the project works the centre will remain open although some facilities and programs will be impacted. For further information, visit vicpark.co/alrefresh.
No joining fee – no excuses! There’s no reason not to stay in shape during winter with no joining fee on gym or group fitness Essential 12 month and direct debit memberships. Contact our friendly staff for full details on 9373 5400, or visit Aqualife or Leisurelife. This offer is running until 31 July 2017 and is for first time members only.
Business Training The Town has a number of events throughout winter for residents and the wider community. Tech Savvy workshops Join us for our Tech Savvy workshops which will teach you how to get the most out of your digital devices such as tablets, laptops, mobile phones (Apple and Android), as well as how to use the library’s digital collection and online e-resources. Run by Roger Meakes and volunteers from the Town of Victoria Park’s Digital Hub, the free workshops will be held on the last Saturday of each month from 10am – 12noon at the library. For a list of workshop topics, please visit our website victoriapark.wa.gov.au/Events-Activities or pick up a flyer from the library when you visit.
In conjunction with Business Station, the Town of Victoria Park is holding training workshops for local small businesses during June and July. Topics covered include Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Financial Management and Crowdfunding. These workshops are free and will be held in the Digital Hub adjacent to the council building. Keep an eye on the Town’s Facebook page and the events section of our website for confirmed workshop dates and how to register.
Kentian Society 25th Anniversary Dinner The Kentian Society is the alumni organisation for ex-staff and students of Kent Street Senior High School. An anniversary dinner is being held on Thursday 22 June at Bentley Pines Restaurant Bar and Bistro. Pre-dinner drinks from 6:30pm with dinner at 7pm. Email society@kentians.org.au for more information.
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Active Life Nutrition Sessions Men’s BBQ business at the Shed To celebrate Men’s Health Week join an all-male barbecue cooking class at the Victoria Park Men’s Shed. Chef Dale Sniffen will teach you the secrets to hot smoking, preparing meats and even vegetables for the barbecue. Chef Dale is famous for developing delicious recipes and has worked in some of WA’s top restaurants. 13 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Victoria Park Men’s Shed, 51 Anketell St, Kensington Cost $7 | Booking is essential. Healthy eating and weight management Need a little motivation to improve your health? This session is for people who are looking to improve the quality of their diet, regardless of whether they want to increase, maintain or decrease their weight. It will cover the basic principles of changing weight as well as what a healthy diet looks like. This session will be delivered by a dietitian from the Juniper Day Therapy Centre Outreach and Wellness Program. 21 June, 11am – 12noon Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park Cost $7 | Booking is essential. Healthy family food Are you looking for some ideas and inspiration to get your child interested in healthy food? This session will include practical
tips for feeding the family, lunch box suggestions and healthy convenience foods. Best of all, you and your child will make some healthy and delicious recipes to enjoy together. Suitable for children four years and over.
Foreshore walkers Wednesdays, 5:30pm, McCallum Park (meet at the end of Taylor St).
10 July, 11.30am – 1.30pm Location Town of Victoria Park Library, East Victoria Park Cost $15 per family (maximum of four) Booking is essential.
Enjoy a coffee after the walk. Dads, prams and children welcome!
Gym busters! Have you ever wanted to try out your local gym, but feel intimidated and don’t know where to start? Our goal is to dispel the myths and stigma about gyms and help everyone feel comfortable in the gym setting. This course is aimed at beginners who would like to give the gym a try. We will cover different exercises and routines each week, so you can feel confident and enjoy the many benefits to exercising at the gym.
Mothers’ walking group Wednesdays, 8:30am and 9:30am (start at Antz Inya Pantz, 965 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park).
Junipark senior walking groups Wednesdays: 8am, Bentley Park Village (meet at SwanCare Administration Centre, corner of Plantation Drive and Stirling Close, Bentley). Fridays: 7.30am, Juniper Rowethorpe Village (meet at the Terrace Café on The Boulevard, Bentley).
August 5, 12, 19, 26 – 8am, 9am or 4pm Aqualife Centre Gym, 42 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park $35 for four weeks Booking is essential.
Weekly walking groups Bushland walkers Tuesdays, 8:30am, Kensington Bushland (meet by the club room, Harold Rossiter Park).
To make a booking or for further information on Active Life programs visit: victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call Leisurelife on 9373 5450 10
Winter at your Library Do you know about all the services your library offers?
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With over 6,000 digital magazines on offer in the world’s largest newsstand, there’s no reason not to enjoy fresh, informative content for FREE! Download it now or ask one of our library staff for assistance.
Did you know you can watch over 1,000 award-winning, independent and foreign films online? Through your library membership, you have access to thousands of films you can watch anywhere, anytime via streaming on Apple, Android and all internet-enabled devices. All genres available for your viewing pleasure. Ask one of our friendly staff members for more information today.
Audiobooks Victoria Park library now provides you access to a range of audiobooks for you to download free of charge. Access them via the library catalogue, then click the link to download on the web. Hey presto, audiobook magic!
Transparent Language Online Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. With over 95 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for Android ™ tablets and iPads, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete languagelearning system.
For further information on activities visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au 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
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
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)
Residential kerbside collection dates Green waste collection through the Town will occur in July and August with a bulk waste collection taking place in August and September.
Bulk waste set-out dates Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
26 & 27 Aug
2 & 3 Sept
9 & 10 Sept
16 & 17 Sept
Green waste set-out dates Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
29 & 30 July
5 & 6 Aug
12 & 13 Aug
19 & 20 Aug
4 & 5 Nov
11 & 12 Nov
18 & 19 Nov
25 & 26 Nov
Town of Victoria Park residents are now able to upgrade to a larger recycling bin at no charge. To upgrade to a 360L recycling bin, please call Cleanaway on 6557 6907. You will then be placed on a list and receive a bin at the next available delivery timeslot. Further information about waste services can be found on our website.
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