Life in the Park Summer 2018-19

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

TWILIGHT TRIOS

POOL SAFETY

GROWTH SERIES

LATHLAIN PRECINCT

SUMMER 2018

The Totally Thai family at Summer’s Eve on Archer in Carlisle

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E M AYO R

Hello everyone and welcome to the summer edition of Life in the Park.

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

I would like to give a very festive season’s greetings to you all and hope you are looking forward to the holiday break and wonderful weather we have in store for summer.

I’d like to thank those of you who have been giving us your opinions about projects and initiatives via our online consultation hub, Your Thoughts. By contributing, you help us guide what we should be doing and where we should be going, and are an invaluable part of shaping our community. We’ve recently finished consulting on a range of different subjects like the Town supporting the LGBTQI community, development of a new Environmental Plan, and West Coast Eagles Community Benefits Strategy. You can also head online now to register your interest in Room to Grow, our Public Open Space Strategy project. The strategy will provide a framework to guide the planning, development and management of the Town’s public open spaces now and in the future.

Over in Lathlain, Zone 3 of the Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project – the West Coast Eagles zone – is taking shape and should make some great progress over summer. The training, administration and community centre is due to be completed before the AFL season starts and our new neighbours the West Coast Eagles and Wirrpanda Foundation will move in. It’s going to be a big year as the Eagles defend their premiership and we hope their new home helps them go back-to-back.

Once again our series of Twilight Trios summer concerts are back. All three events are free and I hope to see you there. You can find more information about the acts we have on page 4.

Lastly, keep a look out in your letterbox for your 2019 Waste and Recycling Guide which will include your dates for green and bulk waste kerbside collections.

You can also find the guide and relevant dates on the Town’s website.

Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

Jarrah Ward

Banksia Ward

YO U R CO U N C I LLO RS

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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

Carlisle community comes together With the Town taking a new direction and empowering the community to develop projects and events, there has been some early success with the inaugural Summer’s Eve on Archer event in Carlisle.

Community spirit was in abundance in late November, with Summer’s Eve on Archer attracting around 1,500 to 2,000 attendees. It was a celebration of the diverse, friendly and growing community in Carlisle, and included food and beverage stalls from local businesses, entertainment, a visit from a fire truck, and Santa.

The Archer Street community members who put together the event worked hard to make it an enjoyable afternoon and evening.

“I was over the moon after the feedback from the community and their surprise that something like this was done in Carlisle,” organiser and local resident Shane Thompson said.

It took a group of about 20 community members with assistance from the Town’s Place Planning and Community Development teams to put together the event.

However, Manager Place Planning, David Doy, insists that success came from the community driving Summer’s Eve on Archer rather than it being a Council-led initiative.

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“When a community has ownership over an event in their place, then the final product is so much more authentic and meaningful than anything a local government could deliver in isolation,” he said.

“The Town’s role is to partner with the people of the place by providing funding, logistics, approvals and marketing support.

“The Archer Street community is now experienced and well-placed to deliver more events and undertake other initiatives in the future.”

Carlisle business owner and event organiser Diane Symonds enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the group of volunteers, including people with experience in event and project management.

“The community wanted and appreciated the event… everyone came together and it was well worth it,” she said.

Following the positive reception from the Carlisle community, the team will begin planning in May next year, and hope they can attract even more people to Summer’s Eve on Archer in 2019.

Read more about the Town’s recently formed Place Planning team on page 6 and 7 to find out how they can assist your local community.

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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

Free parking is available, with food, coffee and ice cream for purchase. There will also be a sausage sizzle supporting a different local sporting club at each concert, so come along and get your boogie on while supporting the community.

For more information visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/twilighttrios

Fr ee FREE ou tOUTDOOR d oor eEVENING vening c o ncATerts CONCERTS AROUND THE TOWN at PARK pa rLOCATIONS k locations a r o u nd t he T ow n of Vict oria Par k

Tots and families dance Sundayparty 14, 28 January Sunday 20 January 5.30pm Fraser Park, East Victoria Park

and 11 February | 5.30pm Fun for the whole family! The little ones will love Rock ‘n’ Toddle, and Joi Ride will get everyone dancing with the best songs from the ‘90s to now.

POP-UP BAR AT CONCERTS

FOOD + COFFEE TRUCKS

or more information visit ictoriapark.wa.gov.au/twilighttrio r call 9311 8111.

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BYO CHAIRS + RUGS

Jazz in the Park Sunday 13 January 5.30pm JA Lee Reserve, Lathlain Dance the night away, swing-style! Join in a night of energetic and authentic vintage swing dancing to upbeat jazz tunes.

David Bowie tribute and British Superstars Sunday 3 February 5.30pm Parnham Park, Carlisle Rock out with your favourite Brit acts from yesteryear, and enjoy all their classic hits in a family-friendly setting.

Rainbow Vic Park Celebrating our inclusive, connected and thriving community A year ago, the marriage equality postal survey led to many discussions and responses in the local community of Vic Park and the support of the lesbian, gay, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community groups and members.

The LGBTQI community has embraced the Town, and as part of the Town’s vision of being a dynamic place for everyone, the Council supported the marriage equality vote with the rainbow flag being raised at the Town’s administration office for a period leading up to the announcement of the results on 15 November 2017.

Fast forward to now, and groups like Rainbow Vic Park are flying the flag – quite literally – for the LGBTQI community. Organiser Maxine Drake is a long-term resident of the Town, raising two sons with same sex parents, and is active in LGBTQI advocacy.

“I was deeply touched by the support I felt in my community, from posters in shop windows to the flag outside the Council office. I needed that support to make it through a very painful social process,” Ms Drake said.

In the lead up to Pride Month throughout November, Rainbow Vic Park had an idea to create their own community event with entertainment, music and iconic Gay Olympics activities such as the hand bag throw and high heel races. Pride in the Park was held at Curtin University, and due to the success of the event, Maxine and her team and looking at a larger public venue within the Town next year.

The Town supported Pride Month with initiatives such as flying the rainbow flag at the administration centre throughout November, sponsoring the PrideFEST parade and a Vic Park walking float, and asking the community what they feel is the role and responsibility of the Town in supporting our LGBTQI community.

Pop-up screen Thanks to a grant from Lotterywest, a pop-up screen package has been purchased for use by the Town of Vic Park community. We love seeing our community come together, and share the Town’s resources.

Now that the warmer weather is finally here, the pop-up screen is perfect for evening events held by community groups.

• public liability insurance of $10,000,000

In order to hire the screen, you’ll need:

For more information visit vicpark. info/popupscreen or call 9311 8111.

• refundable bond payment of $500 • hire fee • a royalties certificate (if a commercially produced film is being screened at the event) • an APRA licence (for any music being played at the event).

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Growth Series Introducing the place planning approach In previous Growth Series articles, we have looked at some of the major structural elements of a town – main streets, activity centres, density and transport – as well as the Local Planning Strategy which provides a plan for bringing them all together.

However, successful places are more than just the sum of their parts; they are places for people to live, work and enjoy.

Imagine a local street with a small row of shops.

There is a bench for people to sit, some street trees, a bus stop and a footpath. All of these elements can contribute to a convenient shopping destination for local residents. But what if the footpath stops short of connecting the bus stop to the strip of shops? Or if the bench is located in full sun instead of under the trees, so that it is uncomfortable to use during summer? Perhaps some of the shops have obscured and blank brick walls, making the buildings feel bland and unfriendly. The street still has all of those basics it needs to be functional, and yet it is not a great place to visit or linger – it is not a place for people.

A place planning approach aims to bridge the gap

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between the ‘town scale’ and the ‘people scale’ of spaces to create successful places. To achieve this, local government must move beyond a conventional service-area approach where each department focuses upon its assigned responsibilities, and instead work together with an unrelenting focus on the delivery of great places.

Delivering great places is about getting all the details right and that requires collaboration between urban planners, road engineers, community development officers and the local community. This collaborative approach is particularly important as towns undergo periods of growth, and to make sure all the important details don’t get lost within the big picture.

The Town has recently formed a Place Planning team to ensure that creating great places for people is front and centre while planning for growth. The team will lead strategic planning projects in Vic Park with an emphasis on place outcomes, and will be the glue that brings all the other service area units together with a focus on the Town’s distinct neighbourhoods.

Importantly, the Place Leaders will work with local communities to deliver unique, functional, peoplefocused places that Vic Park can be proud of.

Read the entire Growth Series at vicpark.info/growthseries

GROWTH SERIES

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Meet our Place Planning team: David Doy – Manager Place Planning Simon O’Sullivan – Senior Place Leader (Lathlain & Causeway) Carly Pidco – Senior Place Leader (Curtin University & Bentley)

Lisa Tidy – Place Leader

Simon O’Sullivan – Senior Place Leader Jessica Gannaway – Senior Place Leader

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Lisa Tidy – Place Leader (Burswood Peninsula)

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Jessica Gannaway – Senior Place Leader (Victoria Park)

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Pierre Quesnel – Place Leader

Caden McCarthy – Place Leader (Carlisle & Welshpool) Pierre Quesnel – Place Leader (East Victoria Park & St James)

Carly Pidco – Senior Place Leader

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SUMMER SAFETY

Pool safety Keep your pool safe this summer On average, four children under five years of age drown every year in WA. Help keep your pool safe this summer with a maintenance check on your pool fence.

• pool gates must open outward from the pool, must be self-closing and self-latching on the first swing, with latches more than 1.5m from the ground • pool fences should be 1.2m high with no vertical gaps mort ham 100mm apart and no more than 100mm from the ground

Help save young lives in and around water never prop a pool gate open ensure you always actively supervise children within arm’s reach whenever they are in, or around the water regardless of how much water is in the pool never rely on older children to supervise younger children, no matter how confident you are about their ability

• pool aids and toys should be stored securely and out of view

for smaller pools ensure they are emptied and stored safely away from young children after use

• objects that could be used to climb the pool safety barrier should be removed from the area.

ensure the pool cannot fill with rainwater or water from sprinklers

Planning a summer holiday? Not keen on swimming?

Please ensure your swimming pool is well maintained during summer to prevent mosquito breeding as this may cause a nuisance to yourself and your neighbours.

ensure the barrier is clear of climbable objects.

Find out more at www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/ portable-pools

DID YOU KNOW? By law, swimming and spa pools containing water more than 30cm deep must have effective safety barriers that restrict access by young children. This includes portable pools.

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D I D YO U KN OW?

Keep an eye out It has been reported to the Town in recent weeks that there may be people in the area stealing copper cabling, other materials and power tools from building site and backyards.

The Town would like to remind residents to be vigilant over the summer months with a spate of copper theft in particular sweeping Perth at demolition and construction sites, with recent occurrences in Seaton, Nedlands and Gosnells.

We encourage anyone with information about similar incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report activity via their website at crimestopperswa.com.au.

The Town does not have any authority to act on these kind of reports.

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You can now pay your rates at the library using our ‘Albert’ self service system. Just bring your rates notice with the QR code and pay by EFTPOS or credit card.

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S U M M E R AT YO U R L I B R A RY

Niche Academy Have you ever wanted to learn how to download an eBook, e-audio book or use the moviestreaming service Kanopy? The library has recently purchased Niche Academy, which has a range of tutorials that cover all of these e-resources and more.

Golden Tree (2018), Harrison See

Artist in residence at the library

Each video tutorial includes step-by-step instructions which are device-specific. To learn how to use the library’s digital collection visit https://my.nicheacademy.com/vicpark

10am–4pm 12–13 December Award winning artist Harrison See will be the artist in residence at the Victoria Park Library.

Harrison See is a Western Australian artist predominantly using paint and sculpture to construct scenes rich in narrative and symbolism and express stories that transcend cultural differences. Recently returned from China where he explored Chinese culture as an artist in residence, Harrison is back in Perth to pay homage to his hometown’s natural environment.

Come along to see an artist at work, and chat to Harrison about his art practice – he will be painting with non-toxic oils.

There will be an exhibition of his artworks available to view at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts.

Shelter (2018), Harrison See

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Give the gift of reading this Christmas Did you know? A book makes a great Christmas gift!

Beyond Matta Gerup: A history of Victoria Park by Susannah Thompson chronicles the changing social landscape in Victoria Park, the story of its people, and how they have lived and worked in the district.

Copies of the book can be purchased from the library and the Town’s administration building for $44.95 (hardcover) or $24.95 (softcover).

S U M M E R AT YO U R L I B R A RY

Summer Reading Club Kids, get ready to join the Victoria Park Library Summer Reading Club Program running from 1 December 2018 to 31 January 2019 Participate online at summerreadingclub.org.au and at more than a thousand public libraries across the country for another fun-filled season.

Created for children and young people pre-school age to 17, the Summer Reading Club is a free program led by State Library of Queensland (SLQ) that inspires imaginations and instils a love of libraries and reading.

The 2018 theme, Curious Creatures, encourages eager young readers to discover new worlds as they explore and connect with a curiosity of creatures through a range of interactive activities available in libraries and online.

Summer Reading Club members can also meet 21 new Australian authors and illustrators online, read their helpful creative hints and tips and preview exclusives of their up and coming work.

Online participants will also have the opportunity to blog with children’s authors, Dr Cameron Stelzer and Emma Middleton, search for answers to Encyclopaedia Britannica’s sponsored quiz, craft a What Happens Next story ending to Dave Lowe’s story starter, share their book raves and artwork, and lots more.

C O N TAC T U S

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

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

Postnatal fitness program 21 January – 12 April 10–10.40am (10wk–9mo bubs) Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park and John MacMillan Park (when weather permits) Monday (10 wk term) $81 per term (local residents) $99 per term (non-residents)

Good gut health

Friday (12 wk term)

Saturday 23 February 2–3.30pm Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park $8 Bookings are essential.

$99 per term (local residents) $121 per term (non-residents)

You might have heard about the endless benefits of having a healthy gut. So how do we improve our gut health? Our dietitian will cover some top tips to use normal everyday food to achieve a healthy gut and help you navigate through the maze of information available. You’ll also make some fermented food to take home with you.

Sessions are designed for optimal postnatal fitness and include low-impact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercises and practical resistance training. Individual’s needs and fitness levels are catered for. Come and exercise with your bub and be excited at the improvements each week.

Book in early, limited spots available.

Family fitness program 21 January – 12 April Monday (10 wk term) $81 per term (local residents) $99 per term (non-residents) Friday (12 wk term) $99 per term (local residents) $121 per term (non-residents) 9–9.50am (10mo bub – 3 year old) Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park Specifically designed program for active babies to three year old children to exercise along with mum or dad. Sessions include pram cardio, practical resistance training obstacle courses, and a whole lot of fun. The program is catered to individual needs and fitness levels.

Book in early, limited spots available.

Vic Park running group 5.30pm Wednesdays McCallum Park (meet at the end of Taylor Street) $36 for the term (January – March) Bookings are essential.

Join a fun weekly program to get you on your feet and running at your fitness level and pace.

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

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

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LEISURE CENTRES

Leisure centres Christmas Holiday swim lessons run from 17 – 21 December your kids can improve their skills, gain confidence in the water and of course have fun, all for just $10 per lesson!

To register for the Christmas Holiday swim lessons visit (website) and complete the online enrolment form at vicpark.info/holidayswim

Multisport kids’ club During the January school holidays Leisurelife will be running a fun and engaging multisport kids’ club program for children aged 6–12 years of age. This program will be designed to introduce, develop and practice key fundamental skills for a variety of sports. Weightbearing activities are extremely important in children of a young age as it leads to stronger bones in adults. Our kids’ club will integrate drills and gameplay that are both beneficial to skill development and learning, as well as being a whole lot of fun for all ages!

• 8.30am–12noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday during January school holidays • Each day a variety of fun and engaging sports and activities will be on offer • A delicious and nutritious morning tea is included (endorsed by the Town’s Healthy Community program) For more information visit vicpark.info/kidsclub or call 9373 5450.

C O N TAC T U S

Leisurelife Centre: 9373 5450 | Aqualife Centre: 9373 5400

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REDEVELOPM ENT PRO JECT

COMMUNITY UPDATE Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project

Zone 3 West Coast Eagles administration and training facilities

Zone 1 Community and Perth Football Club Following the announcement by Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons that the Federal Government will invest $4 million towards the redevelopment of the Community and Perth Football Club facilities, the Town has received correspondence from the Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development acknowledging that commitment, and subsequent correspondence from Regional Development & Local Government Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities advising the required procedures to be followed.

The West Coast Eagles development works are happening to schedule, with practical completion due for the end of the first quarter of 2019. The installation of the AFL standard flood lighting to the ovals is occurring through December 2018 and January 2019, which includes progressive testing and adjusting of the lights.

Zone 7 Equitable access Zone 2 and 2X Community activity The detail design for zone 2 and 2X is well progressed with the final design for construction tender happening very soon. The request for tender for the combined works will be advertised in December 2018.

The requirement for additional traffic calming treatments being installed in McCartney Crescent has meant the approved concept plan for parking has needed to be modified in the detail design. This detail design is now well progressed with the final design for construction tender happening very soon.

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

@thejunglebody_fix Summer vibes

@nixtrix A sweet start to a busy Sunday

@sunnysideupburgerbar There’s henna at the market today

@takumijspitz Spending quality time at the dog friendly Broken Hill Hotel

@cattbartlett Not quite summer but close enough!

@bourkes_inthepark Amazing acai bowl

@_benjaminac Got the hang of this gardening thing

@jen4vicpark Wherever you are today, take a moment to reflect

@kirbyshortlegs Park hangs with the stumper

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4 December

20 January

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

Twilight Trios: tots and families dance party 5.30pm, Fraser Park Free event

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11 December

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

13 January

February

Twilight Trios: British Superstars 5.30pm, Parnham Park Free event

19 February

5 February

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

Twilight Trios: Jazz in the Park 5.30pm, JA Lee Reserve Free event

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

Note: Council voted for a change to meetings for 2019, with EMBS and OCMs to occur on the first and third Tuesday of the month respectively.

Town of Victoria Park – Christmas / New Year Opening Hours The Town of Victoria Park wishes to advise that many of its services will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday period as shown below.

Date

Administration

Library

Fri 21 Dec

8.30am–12noon

9am–12noon

Sat 22 Dec

Closed

9am–5pm

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Sun 23 Dec

Closed

Closed

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Mon 24 Dec

Closed

9–1pm

5.30am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Tue 25 Dec

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Wed 26 Dec

Closed

Closed

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Thu 27 Dec

Closed

9am–6pm

5.30am–9pm

Closed

Closed

9373 5400 Somerset Street East Victoria Park

Fri 28 Dec

Closed

9am–6pm

5.30am–8.30pm

Closed

Closed

Leisurelife

Sat 29 Dec

Closed

9am–5pm

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Sun 30 Dec

Closed

Closed

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Mon 31 Dec

Closed

9am–1pm

5.30am–6pm

Closed

Closed

9329 4238 Harper Street, Victoria Park

Tue 1 Jan

Closed

Closed

7am–6pm

Closed

Closed

Victoria Park Pound

Wed 2 Jan

AquaLife

LeisureLife

5.30am–12noon 5.30am–12noon

Digital Hub Closed

Rangers: on duty from 7.30am to 6pm except for Monday 24 December 7.30am to 4pm, and off duty Christmas Day. For emergency attendance outside these hours, or Christmas Day, please call 9311 8188.

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9311 8111 99 Shepperton Road Victoria Park

Victoria Park Library 9373 5500 Sussex Street East Victoria Park

Aqualife

9373 5450 Gloucester Street East Victoria Park

Digital Hub

9311 8171 Thelma Street, South Perth

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