Life in the Park Winter 2016 by Town of Victoria Park

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LATHLAIN UPDATE

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Message from the Mayor Exciting things have been happening over the past couple of months with the Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project picking up some pace. Zone Three of the project – the West Coast Eagles Zone has seen His Worship the Mayor some positive developments, Trevor Vaughan with the town planning process P: 9311 8155 now well underway for M: 0447 374 528 tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au transforming Lathlain Park into a state-of-the-art training and administration facility for the West Coast Eagles and Perth Football Club. Find more information about this on page five. While traditionally, outdoor activities and events ease off during the winter period, we still have some wonderful things happening in and around the community for you to be involved in. Make sure you

don’t shut yourself in and hibernate all winter – it’s really important to stay active in the community, both physically and mentally. We have recently installed some ‘Little Free Libraries’ around the Town. These are specially-crafted, wooden boxes that have been stocked with free books. Take a walk around the neighbourhood and find your closest one, feel free to borrow a book, and return it, or replace it with another. It’s a great reason to take a stroll around and maybe meet some neighbours. For a list of locations visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call us on 9311 8111. Enjoy the winter and stay warm!

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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Volunteer Task Force CEO, Kath Snell

Volunteer Task Force Volunteer Task Force (VTF) provides assistance to the elderly, and people living with a disability with a range of everyday tasks – focusing on building independence, creating community and providing social interaction. The organisation has more than 400 volunteers engaging annually and approximately 120 paid staff who deliver services throughout the Perth region from their headquarters in Carlisle. Key services provided include: • transport • gardening • home and outdoor maintenance • household activities – including cleaning and domestic support • social support including outings, shopping and companion service. Something else the team provide is the Water Wise gardening program where volunteers and staff work to remodel gardens using sustainability principles and plants suited to Perth’s climate, leaving clients with a lower maintenance, attractive and sustainable garden to be proud of. One of the many success stories to come from the organisation is that of CEO Kath Snell – who is celebrating 10 years with VTF. Kath joined as a volunteer in 2006 after emigrating from the UK, and accepted a paid role later that year. She rose through the ranks and now heads the organisation as the Chief Executive Officer. “I am delighted and honoured to be leading Volunteer Task Force in the next exciting stage of our journey. It has always been the positive, generous attitude of the workforce, both staff and volunteers to support clients in their choice to live independently, that has kept me interested and inspired,” said Kath. “The culture of flexibility, encouragement and professionalism makes for a successful, innovative and growing organisation.” Contacts: 9318 5700 | info@volunteertaskforce.org.au | volunteertaskforce.org.au

Perth Stadium Update Construction of the Perth Stadium and sports precinct is over 40% complete with less than two years to go until the gates officially open for the start of the 2018 AFL season. Ground works in the sports precinct have commenced in preparation of planting the first tree in the middle of this year. A peak workforce of over 1,000 people is expected in mid-2016 and a total of 5,800 workers will be involved across the three-year construction period. The construction program will soon turn its focus to fitting out the internal areas of the stadium. The development of the premium product areas will commence later in 2016 with the team facilities and catering areas to commence in early 2017. Piling for the Swan River pedestrian bridge is almost complete on both the Burswood Peninsula side and East Perth landings. Spanning 370m across the Swan River, the bridge will provide year round access for the community and is expected to be open in early 2017. @newPerthStadium @newPerthStadium perthstadium.com.au

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* Refer to your Domestic Waste & Recycling Guide 2016 or the Town’s website for your area. If you do not have a guide, call 9311 8111 to request one to be posted.

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Armadale Train Line Shutdown 1 – 9 July Plan ahead As part of the construction works for the new six-platform Perth Stadium Station, a nine-day closure of the Armadale train line will be required in July. The shutdown will take place from the evening of Friday, 1 July through to the last service on Saturday, 9 July 2016. During the shutdown, all Armadale line passengers will be affected. Train replacement buses will operate to most stations, however travel times will take longer than usual so Transperth is encouraging passengers to plan ahead and allow at least 45 minutes extra travel time for your journey, and where you can, try walking, cycling or carpooling to work. Residents of the Town should be aware that during the shutdown, there will be increased bus activity in the area. Route maps are available at transperth.wa.gov.au. To find out how your journey will be impacted by the shutdown and to plan ahead, visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13.

Park Life Projects Lighting upgrades at Fraser Park The Town is upgrading the sports lighting at Fraser Park. Lights will be installed on three separate circuits, minimising the time the reserve needs to be fully lit, reducing electricity usage. Expected start date – July 2016.

McCallum Park basketball courts lighting installation After being approached by court users requesting lights to be installed, the Town undertook a very thorough community consultation in late 2015, showing majority support for the project. The lights will be designed so that they will have a nominated daily shut off time. Expected start date – July 2016.

Whole of Town tree audit Arborists will be auditing all trees within the Town’s boundaries to update our tree database; identifying the species, checking for any problems and recommending any works needing to be done. Staff will be able to use the results for a number of purposes including identifying future planting opportunities. For further information call the Park Life team on 9311 8111.

McCallum Park, Garland St, Victoria Park

Lathlain Precinct Update Exciting things are happening in Lathlain! The Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project consists of eight development zones, which will transform Lathlain into a vibrant community sports and recreation hub. This development has been underway for a few years now, with some zones already complete. The redevelopment of Lathlain Park is made up of Zones 1, 2 and 3: Zone 1 – Perth Football Club Zone Zone 2 – Community Activity Zone Zone 3 – West Coast Eagles Zone Development in these three zones is moving along quickly, with the town planning process well underway. There are some opportunities for the public to be involved in this planning process, and contribute to how Lathlain Park is developed. If you want to be involved make sure you visit lathlainprecinct.com.au or call the Town on 9311 8111.

KidSport in the Community KidSport is a State Government program which provides eligible families with financial assistance for children’s sport and recreation club fees. The program allows families to receive up to $200 annually for each child aged between five to 18 years. KidSport has been running in the Town for several years now, and local clubs have really benefited. One such group is Moorditj Keila, who run outreach programs in the community, including an Aboriginal youth basketball club who play at the Leisurelife Centre. The club has grown from two teams to seven over the past few years, with a high proportion of Indigenous kids involved, and returning year after year – something the club says would not have been possible without the assistance that KidSport provides to families. For further information on KidSport or for an application form phone 9311 8114 or email admin@victoriapark.wa.gov.au or visit our website victoriapark.wa.gov.au.

Parks and Reserve Hire The Town has many beautiful parks and reserves for the community to use for a wide range of events and activities. This includes the stunning McCallum Park and Taylor Reserve on the Swan River Foreshore, which are ideal for large and small-scale events. The Town has recently hosted some high-quality, large-scale events including; • The Perth Garden Festival • Perth 4WD and Adventure Show • Circus Joseph Ashton – Big Top Tease. Smaller parks and reserves around Town are perfect for community groups or family gatherings, and G.O. Edwards Park in Burswood is a stunning location for a wedding! For more information about booking our parks and reserves for your event call the Clubs, Bookings and Events Officer on 9311 8111 or visit our website.

Community Safety Tips Reporting issues in the community

Evolve Update

The Evolve public participation period has been extended to October due to the overwhelming response we have had to the project! We want to make sure we are listening to everyone, and capturing feedback in a meaningful way so will be taking a few extra months to do so. Rest assured it’s not too late to be involved if you haven’t already signed up. There are still opportunities to participate in a few different ways, so visit yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au to find out how to be involved.

The organisations that are responsible for infrastructure maintenance around town need help from the community to report when something has gone wrong. When the community is active at communicating with these organisations the infrastructure is maintained at a higher standard and problems are solved faster. You can help keep your neighbourhood maintained to a high standard by reporting any issues you see to the appropriate organisation. The Town produced a ‘Who to Call?’ flyer that lists major stakeholders in the Town and their contact details. If you would like a hard copy of this flyer, pick one up from the Admin Centre, Library or Leisure Centres or call 9311 8111 or visit the Safer Neighbourhoods section of our website.

Leisurelife School Holiday Program

Junior Sports Coaching

Keep your children active and entertained during the School Holidays with the Just 4 Kids program at the Leisurelife Centre! The program is suitable for children aged between six to 14 years and activities include arts and crafts, sports, movies, animal interactions and more! Visit our website for more information or to download an enrolment form. The next program starts on Monday, 4 July and runs until Friday, 15 July.

Interested in basketball, netball or soccer? 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. Clinics are suitable for children aged between six to 15 years. Please visit our website to view the timetable or to download an enrolment form.

Lunchtime Squash Special $9.50 per court* Grab a co-worker and come and have a hit during your lunch break! Court hire is only $9.50 per court between 11am and 2pm (for 30 minutes, Monday to Friday) *Subject to increase from 1 July 2016.

Leisure Centre Upgrades We have recently had Big Ass Fans...(thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the name of the company) installed on the courts at Leisurelife. These fans circulate air and can cool the space rapidly for the comfort of players and spectators.

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

Aqualife $3.50 Winter Swim

Leisure Centre Upgrades

It’s summer all year round at Aqualife in our heated pools – both inside and out. Come for a swim between 11am and 2pm from Monday to Friday and pay only $3.50! Offer ends on 31 October 2016.

The installation of the new equipment in the Aqualife and Leisurelife gyms is now complete. To celebrate we are offering a $2 gym or group fitness trial. Please fill in the voucher below and bring it into Leisurelife or Aqualife before 31 August 2016.

$2 gym or group fitness trial* Name: Email: Phone Number: Date redeemed: *One voucher per person only, valid until 31 August 2016

Winter Exercise The nights are getting colder and the dark mornings are upon us, which makes it hard to keep up motivation levels for training over winter. Before you hit that snooze button, there are many benefits to exercising over winter, including reducing illness, helping ease depression and avoiding winter weight gain.

End of Financial Year Sale! Swim School The Learn to Swim program provides a fun, happy and safe environment where infants, children and adults can learn to be confident in and around water. We offer term programs and school holiday programs, as well as adult classes and the women’s only class. Term 3 will run from the 18 July, with enrolments open from 20 June. Please visit our website for further details, or to view the class timetable.

Get started on a 12 month, one option membership, and we will upgrade you to a 12 month, three option membership for FREE! That will give you full unlimited access to all of our facilities across two centres, including heated aquatic facilities, 50-plus group fitness classes per week and spacious gyms packed full of equipment. This offer is running between Friday, 1 July and Sunday, 31 July 2016, and is for first time members only. Other conditions may also apply. Contact Aqualife or Leisurelife for more information.

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

active life Nutrition Sessions Healthy Family Food Saturday, 18 June 11:30am – 1:30pm Leisurelife Centre $12 per family of four Booking is essential Get ideas and inspiration to get your child interested in healthy food. We will introduce your child to cooking in a safe and fun environment with hands on fun! For children aged four and above. Sushi Making Class Monday, 20 June 6:30pm – 8:30pm Leisurelife Centre $6 per person Booking is essential This session includes a beginner sushi-making class led by a Japanese chef from Shikisai Japanese Cooking.

Weekly Vic Park Running Group Have you wanted to get into running and just don’t know where to start? We go at the pace of the participants and can adjust the program for all levels. Wednesdays @ 5:30pm, McCallum Park (meet at the end of Taylor Street) Cost: $32 for the term (July – September) Booking is essential

Vic Park Walking Groups

Family Fitness Program

In partnership with the Heart Foundation, the Town is offering the following weekly walking groups:

Term three: 18 July – 23 September Monday and Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre $8 per session (residents) $10 per session (non residents)

Tuesdays: 8.30am at Kensington Bushland (meeting by the club room at Harold Rossiter Park) Wednesdays: 8:30am and 9.30am Mothers’ Walking Group (starting at Antz Inya Pantz cafe, East Victoria Park) Wednesdays: 5.30pm McCallum Park (starting at the end of Taylor Street) If none of these times suit you, why not start your own group. For more information please contact our Active Life Coordinator at activelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au or call 9373 5458.

Post-Natal Fitness Program Term three: 18 July – 23 September Monday and Friday sessions available Leisurelife Centre $8 per session (residents) $10 per session (non residents) Designed specifically for optimal postnatal fitness, sessions include low-impact pram cardio, pelvic floor exercises and practical resistance training. The program can be catered to each individual’s needs and fitness levels.

This program is specifically designed for toddlers (15mo three years) along with mum or dad. Sessions include pram cardio, practical resistance training, obstacle courses and much more. The program can be catered to each individual’s needs and fitness levels.

Winter at your Library Housebound Delivery Service For library members who may be temporarily or permanently housebound, the Library operates a delivery service. For further information, contact the Library on 9373 5500.

Online Research Resources The Library has selected and purchased access to a number of online resources and databases for its members. You can access these for free with your Library membership card. Visit the Library section on the Town’s website to find the links.

Ancestry.com Ancestry provides access to thousands of information databases including international census results. Please note: This product is only accessible within the Library.

Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre features Australasian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. This database includes leading Australia/NZ periodicals and international periodicals.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Access to the full 32 volume database, Britannica Student and Elementary Encyclopaedia and the Britannica Internet Guide.

School Holiday Activities The Library hosts a number of activities and events for kids during the school holidays. To see what’s on, check our website or pop into the Library to pick up a flyer. Due to popular demand, bookings are not confirmed until payment has been received. Book online via the Town’s event calendar or call 9373 5500.

Local History: Family History Group Want to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Then come along to our monthly Family History Group, held on the third Tuesday of the month. Our family historian will be on hand to help you get started or fill in the gaps. Please bring along any current information, as well as a pencil, paper and a memory stick (USB) to save your work. Choose between: 9.30am – 11am 11am – 12.30pm 1pm – 2.30pm Bookings are essential on 9373 5500 or make your booking at the counter, and you will need to be a current Library member.

Children’s Book Week 2016 20 – 26 August 2016 Australia! Story Country

Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books, and Australian authors and illustrators. Teachers and librarians conduct activities relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. The Library works closely with local schools to organise a program of activities via incursions and excursions during Children’s Book Week.

For further information on activities visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/library or contact: 27 Sussex St, East Victoria Park 6101 | 9373 5400 | vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au 10

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

9311 8111

99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm Victoria Park Library 9373 5500 vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park Opening hours: Mon, Fri: 9am – 6pm • Tue, Wed, Thu: 9am – 8pm • Sat: 9am – 5pm • Sun/Pub. Hols: Closed Aqualife admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

9373 5400

42 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park Opening hours: Pool, Gym, Reception Mon – Thu: 5.30am – 8.30pm • Fri: 5.30am – 8pm • Sat / Sun: 8am – 6pm • Creche Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 12noon Leisurelife 9373 5450 leisurelife@vicpark.wa.gov.au

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

12 July

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

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 Victoria Park Digital Hub

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1 Harper Street, Victoria Park Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9.30am – 4pm • Wed: 12.30am – 7pm • Sat: open by appt. only • Sun: Closed Animal Care Facility

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

‘Australia: Story Country’ Authors (from top) Meg Caddy, Gabriel Evans and Raewyn Caisley

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