Life in the Park Winter 2014

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

NAME OUR NEW CITY

LOCAL ART SCENE

ALBANY HWY WiFi

AND MUCH MORE . . .

Image courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group

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Message from the Mayor Hello everyone.

You may have noticed that this winter edition of Life in the Park is out a month earlier than usual.

His Worship the Mayor Trevor Vaughan P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528

If you have been following what’s been happening with Local Government reform, you will see that we have been asked to provide a possible name for the new local government entity that will be comprised of the Town of Victoria Park and City of South Perth.

Due to the limited amount of time we have to provide the name to the State Government, we are taking the opportunity to use Life in the Park to ask you the very important question‌

Although Local Government reform is ramping up, the Town of Victoria Park is still focused on delivering the best possible services to our community. We will be trying our absolute best to work through reform while keeping our community involved and informed, and making sure that your needs are met.

If you feel unsure about what is happening, or would just like to have a chat about it, please feel free to get in touch with myself or your local Councillor.

We are always here for you if you want to discuss anything happening in the community.

Please stay warm and safe this winter, and keep an eye out for updates from the Town on what is happening over the coming months.

What do you think our new City should be called?

We want our two communities to have input into the name of the new City. We have come up with some options, but want to hear what you think. See page 5 and 6 for more information.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan

Jarrah Ward

Banksia Ward

Your Councillors

Cr Claire Anderson Deputy Mayor P: 9472 9947 M: 0416 199 745 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr John Bissett P: 9361 9222 M: 0418 901 977 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr Keith Hayes P: 9361 0385 E: hayesk@iinet.net.au Term expires: Oct.2017

Cr Mark Windram P: 9470 4144 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 Vin Nairn W: 9361 2662 H: 9472 7991 Term expires: Oct.2015

Cr Brian Oliver M: 0435 229 317 E: brianforvicpark@gmail.com Term expires: Oct.2017

Cr Vicki Potter P: 9361 5464 M: 0433 704 140 Term expires: Oct. 2015

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AH-HA! Albany Highway WiFi is here!

Between the Albany Highway and Shepperton Road intersections residents, visitors and businesses now have access to free WiFi whilst on the run or sipping a coffee. The launch of free WiFi is accompanied by the Town’s new mobile website www.lifeinthepark.com.au The mobile website is designed as an economic development tool to help promote local businesses as well as to create a user‑friendly access point of information for things to do within the Town.

Other projects that have been rolled out as part of AHA! include the parklet installations (outside Café Gelato and Antz inya Pantz), Chinese New Year lion‑dancers and messages‑of‑thanks, people counters as well as the pop-up French Cinema evenings.

For further information on AHA! please visit the Town’s website and be sure to check out the new mobile website by visiting www.lifeinthepark.com.au or scan the QR code below.

Stay tuned for more placemaking and AHA! projects to appear within the Town.

There is also a #lifeinthepark newsfeed where users can keep their finger on the pulse of all things Vic Park!

The launch of free WiFi is just one initiative that is part of the Albany Highway Activation (AHA!) Program. The aim of AHA! is to create a vibrant place, day and night, that encourages the community to be connected socially and physically.

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Town of Victoria Park Art Scene Amidst the recent art gallery closures in Perth, The Town of Victoria Park has developed an ongoing thriving art scene. There is an educative, engaging and welcoming art scene for all ages in this vibrant community.

Rupture, featuring works by Mandy Harwood, MSG Photo: Brad Coleman, Project Officer, John Curtin Gallery.

Victoria Park Centre Children School of Contemporary Art (CSOCA) for the Arts (VPCA) Founder Rose Skinner encourages youth to develop artistic technique alongside critical thinking at CSOCA.

The VPCA provides an opportunity to learn some new skills, meet new friends and develop art projects within a supportive group of Its open learning activities artists and like-minded are designed to build individuals. youth confidence and self-esteem through It also provides a full encouraged risk-taking program of events and and independent thinking. workshops.

0405 368 556 2/178 Planet Street Carlisle csoca.net

9470 5520 12 Kent Street East Victoria Park vicparkarts.org.au

Photo: Tutors’ Exhibition, VPCA

Melody Smith Gallery Established in 2010, this gallery has been actively exhibiting and promoting an eclectic selection of emerging, mid-career and established artists.

The premises incorporate three separate exhibition spaces, with the main gallery being exclusively a commercial gallery space and a dedicated peer-review project space located at the rear of the gallery.

9472 8043 69 Oats Street Carlisle melodysmithgallery.com

A Puzzlement, by Nathan Beard, MSG

John Curtin Gallery The John Curtin Gallery is one of Western Australia’s major public art galleries and one of the largest and best-equipped university galleries in the country.

The Gallery complements the international perspective of Curtin University through its innovative exhibition program.

Collaborating with national and international artists and curators, the Gallery contributes to the dynamic and changing culture of Australia by fostering critical dialogue.

9266 4155 Building 200 Curtin University Kent Street, Bentley johncurtingallery.curtin. edu.au

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Victoria Park Digital Hub

Victoria Park Digital Enterprise

The Victoria Park Digital Hub provides free computer courses and online training for the local community, not‑for‑profit organisations and businesses.

The Digital Enterprise Program provides free group training and face-to-face support for small-tomedium enterprises and not-for-profit organisations to help improve the way you do business and deliver services online.

Residents can participate in friendly, interactive training sessions to learn how to access and explore the online world in many different ways, with topics such as Social Media, Computer Basics, Photo Editing and Cyber Security.

Workshop Schedule

Digital Hub Manager, Izzy, is always available to have a chat and talk to you about the different classes available. For further information call Izzy on 9329 4238 or visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au The Digital Hub is located at 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park (behind the Broken Hill Hotel).

The Business Website

Tuesday 13 May 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Social Media: Why and How?

Tuesday 20 May 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Customer Relationship Management in the Cloud: Better, Faster, Smarter

Tuesday 27 May 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Mastering Mobile Business

Tuesday 03 June 5.30pm - 7.30pm

ABCs of eCommerce

Tuesday 10 June 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Measuring Your Online Success

Tuesday 17 June 5.30pm - 7.30pm

To book your place call Business Foundations on 9430 8569 or email Kathy@businessfoundations.com.au

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The Town of Victoria Park and the City of South Perth are working together to form a new local government, operating from 1 July 2015. The Mayors of the City and the Town are inviting suggestions from members of both communities for a name for the proposed new city.

Town of Victoria Park Mayor, Trevor Vaughan encourages all community members, young and old to provide input.

A list of suggested names has been put together by community representatives from key stakeholder groups and these have been discussed by elected members of both local governments.

“The Town of Victoria Park and City of South Perth are strong and proud communities, with a great sense of community spirit, and we are moving forward together to become one community.

Coming up with a new name is an important first step in what will become our shared history and our new future,” said Mayor Vaughan.

The name is required to be submitted to the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) by June 2014.

City of South Perth Mayor Sue Doherty said developing a name for the future city offers an opportunity for members of the two communities to define an identity for the new local government area.

“This is a unique chance for our communities to come up with their ideas and suggestions for a name for a new city – an opportunity which is as unique as the new name.”

Victoria Park Mayor, Trevor Vaughan, and South Perth Mayor, Sue Doherty. Image courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group.

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“Four names have already been identified as options, however we are open to suggestions and want to hear from as many people as possible across our collective communities.”

The suggested names will be presented to both Councils prior to being submitted to the LGAB by June 2014.

To cast your vote or make a suggestion head to www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/reform/our-new-city or you can cut out the form located here and post it or drop it into the Town. Make sure it makes it to us

by Friday, 16 May 2014.

NEEDS A NAME Suggested Names • Yaragan – Nyungar word for “the river”. The river (yaragan) holds great importance to the Wadjuk people. The new local government holds a prominent position on the Swan and Canning Rivers.

• Curtin – John Curtin was the 14th Prime Minister of Australia. Curtin University is wholly located within the proposed new City.

• Twin Rivers – With over 20 kilometres of river frontage, the new local government is located on the convergence of the Swan and Canning Rivers.

• South Bank – The border of the new local government expands along the south bank of the Swan River. Sir James Mitchell Park and McCallum Park extend along the foreshore and provide a perfect recreational area for all West Australians.

Our New City Needs a Name Feedback Form The Town of Victoria Park and the City of South Perth are working together to form a new local government, operating from 1 July 2015.

Our new city needs a name, and we need your help to find one!

We would like to hear to your suggestions. We’ve got some ideas, and would like your feedback.

Please tick your preference below.

Yaragan

Nyungar word for ‘the river’.

Curtin

After John Curtin, Australia’s 14th Prime Minister and as Curtin University is wholly located within the proposed new City.

Twin Rivers Where the Swan and Canning Rivers converge.

South Bank The southern bank of the Swan River.

Other: Don’t miss your chance to help name our City!

Feedback period closes on Friday, 16 May 2014.

Drop this form off to:

Ben Rose (Town of Victoria Park), Wilf Hendriks (Rotary Vic Park) and Jeremy Skinner (City of South Perth Youth Network) discuss with other representatives from key stakeholder groups regarding what the name of an amalgamated Town and City could be. Image courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group.

• Town of Victoria Park 99 Shepperton Rd, Victoria Park • Victoria Park Library 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park • Leisurelife Centre corner Kent & Gloucester Streets, East Victoria Park • Aqualife Centre 42 Somerset St, East Victoria Park Or post to: • Town of Victoria Park Locked Bag No.437, Victoria Park WA 6979

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active life Is the gym or pool not your scene, but you know physical activity and wellbeing is important?

Maybe one of our active life programs will appeal to you. The Town is now providing opportunities for the non‑traditional workout enthusiast.

Get up, get out... get active!

For further information on all Active Life activities call 9373 5458 or email activelife@ victoriapark.wa.gov.au

Active Photography Program Looking for a new way to be active and embrace the diversity of our beautiful Town?

Dates: 25 May, 1 June, 8 June, 15 June (must sign up for all four sessions) Time: Sundays, 9am - 1pm Requirements: A camera (doesn’t have to be a SLR or anything fancy) plus the desire to learn and have fun!

Cost: $15.50 (for all four sessions).

Location: A different location in the Town each week.

Bring out your camera and join this four‑week Active Photography Program under the guidance of professional photographer, Andy McGregor, who will be on‑hand to help you learn and develop your skills.

Each week you will walk through local areas taking snaps of the Town’s diverse and beautiful scenery.

May Footprintz Dance Workshops @ your Library Tuesday 13 May, 6 - 6.30pm for parents and children 2 - 3 yrs Tuesday 13 May, 6.30 - 7.00pm for parents and children 4 - 5 yrs Free workshop Jennifer Powell (‘Miss Jen’) is the principal of Footprintz Dance Academy and, with over 15 years teaching experience, aims to develop coordination, musical appreciation, movement, fitness, creativity and imagination in all of her students, young and old(er)!

Walking Groups New members needed!

Looking for an activity with fresh air and beautiful landscapes while enjoying the companionship of other like-minded people? Then one of our walking groups may be perfect for you. In partnership with the Heart Foundation, the Town is offering the following weekly walking groups: • Tuesdays, 8.30am Kensington Bushland (meeting by the club room at Harold Rossiter Park) • Wednesdays, 9.30am Mothers’ Walking Group (starting at Antz inya Pantz café, Victoria Park) • Wednesdays, 4.30pm McCallum Park (starting at the end of Taylor Street)

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Bookings for all events open four weeks prior to the event and are not confirmed until payment has been received at the Library.

Junior Events @ your Library

August Children’s Book Week – Connect to Reading!

Victoria Park Library’s Teddy Bears Picnic Tuesday 20 May, 10 - 11.30am Leisurelife Centre 248 Gloucester Street East Victoria Park $5 per child (non-refundable) for children 2 - 5 yrs Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy pony rides, face painting, craft activities and games. Our special guests are Acting CEO Anthony Vuleta, and storyteller extraordinaire, Glenn Swift. Glenn will share the National Simultaneous Storytime book Too Many Elephants in This House by Ursula Dubosarsky. BYO picnic, rug and teddy!

Please note: this event replaces Storytime on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 May. Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Page Turners Club: Illustration Workshop with James Foley Thursday 22 May, 3.30 - 4.30pm $5 per child (non-refundable) for children aged 6 - 12 yrs Children’s author, illustrator, cartoonist and public speaker, James is the author and illustrator of In the Lion and the illustrator of The Amity Kids Adventures and The Last Viking.

July School Holiday Activities @ your Library NAIDOC Week activity Friday 11 July, 10 - 11am Art Activity Friday 18 July, 10 - 11am Pyjama Storytime Tuesday 15 July, 6.30pm suitable for children 2 - 6 yrs Free event Come dressed in your pyjamas and bring your favourite snuggly toy!

August 16 - August 22 Victoria Park Library is hosting a series of special events for children during Book Week.

Local school students will be invited to the Library to meet Norman Jorgensen (Jack’s Island, In Flanders Field), Deb Fitzpatrick (The Amazing Spencer Gray, 90 Packets of Instant Noodles) and Josephine Bacon (Josephine and Goggles).

Colouring Competition!

To celebrate Children’s Book Week the Library is holding a Connect to Reading colouring competition. Collect sheets from the Kids Area in the Library from 11 July with all entries to be handed in to the Library by 5pm, Friday 8 August 2014.

Page Turners Club: Poetry Workshop with author Sally Murphy Thursday 28 August 3.30 - 4.30pm $5 per child (non-refundable) for children aged 6 - 12 years Sally Murphy is an Australian author with over 30 books published. Sally also appears at literary festivals such as the Perth Writers’ Festival and The All Saints Festival.

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Lunchtime Corporate Sports The Leisurelife Centre, located in East Victoria Park, is excited to announce the launch of our Lunchtime Corporate Sports Competition!

Have fun and keep fit during your lunch hour, whilst socialising and building relationships with team members and other companies in the area.

Competitions will include basketball, netball, indoor football, badminton and volleyball.

Bingo!

Bingo is held every Saturday night at the Leisurelife Centre, from 6pm to 10.30pm, with eyes down at 8pm. The last Saturday of every month is high roller night, and there are themed nights held throughout the year! Coach transport may be available from your area, please visit our website or call Leisurelife.

To register your interest contact Leisurelife on 9373 5450 or email jwallendorf@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Team Sports

School Holiday Program – Just 4 Kids

We are looking for basketball, netball and soccer teams to join our Winter Sports Season. Team sports are a great way to maintain your skills, health and fitness in a social environment, while having fun at the same time. Nomination forms are available on our website, or call Leisurelife.

The Town of Victoria Park’s Just 4 Kids Outside Schools Hours Care program has received a Meeting National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and School Aged Care.

Just 4 Kids is run by the Leisurelife Centre and offers a wide range of activities suitable for children aged between six and 14 years of age including arts and crafts, cooking classes, sports and excursions during each Holiday Program.

Leisurelife aims to become the first vacation care service in Western Australia to obtain an ‘excellent’ rating using the National Quality Framework.

Wednesday Morning Ladies Netball Wednesday Morning Ladies Netball has commenced at the Leisurelife Centre! Ladies Netball is a great way to keep fit and socialise at the same time. Plus, crèche is included in your game fee so we can watch the kids while you play! Enrol now as a team or individual by calling Leisurelife.

For further information on all activities visit www.victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or call: Like us on Facebook.com/AqualifeLeisurelife or Twitter... @VicParkLeisure

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Swim School The Aqualife Centre Swim School has been recently endorsed by The Royal Life Saving Society WA. The new endorsement ensures the Aqualife Centre will be delivering the nationally recognised Swim & Survive program. This is a broad and balanced program teaching a range of skills and knowledge to develop swimming, water safety, survival and basic rescue skills to children.

The implementation of this program allows Aqualife Swim School to provide a greater variety of lessons, including lessons for Levels 7 to 10. For further information please contact Swim School on 9373 5404.

Aquatic Although the winter months may be cold outside, Aqualife’s pools are heated all year round!

The outdoor 50m pool is maintained at 26 degrees and the indoor 25m pool at 29 degrees.

Plus, we will be offering a special promotion during the month of July 2014, with a buy 3 months, get 1 month free (pool only) membership offer.

Details will be posted on the website in June.

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Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

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Million Paws Walk 10am Sir James Mitchell Park South Perth to McCallum Park, Victoria Park

June Elected Members Briefing Session 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

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Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

July Elected Members Briefing Session 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

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School term finishes Make sure you check out activities and school holiday programs at Leisurelife and the Library on the Town’s website.

Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

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Calmer Kids Group Year 8s Kent Street Senior High School Contact Fiona Carberry on 0439 549 481

August Elected Members Briefing Session 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

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August Ordinary Council Meeting 6.30pm Council Chambers Town Administration Centre Public Welcome

Leisurelife: 9373 5450 For further information on events call 9311 8111 or visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au Aqualife: 9373 5400

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Town Contacts Facility

What can I do here?

Town of Victoria Park 9311 8111 Administration Centre 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park

• Planning applications and approvals • Dog registrations • Access Council information • Book facilities • Get Access and Inclusion information

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Victoria Park Library 9373 5500 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park

• Join the Library • Attend a Library event • Access public computers and printers • Access Town and community information • Borrow books, dvds, cds, e-readers, magazines

• Download e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines from the Library page on the Town’s website • Attend Storytime and Baby Rhymetime sessions • Seek or submit Local History information

Aqualife 9373 5400 Somerset Street, East Victoria Park

• Swim in the outdoor 50m pool • Swim and walk in the indoor 25m pool • Play in the children’s indoor leisure pool • Join the gym

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admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au Opening hours Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Leisurelife 9373 5450 Cnr Kent Street and Gloucester Street East Victoria Park

Victoria Park Digital Hub 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park

9329 4238

Opening hours Monday 9.30am - 4pm Tuesday 9.30am - 4pm Wednesday 12.30am - 7pm Thursday 9.30am - 4pm Friday 9.30am - 4pm Saturday open by appt.

Sunday closed Victoria Park Pound 9311 8171 199 Thelma Street, South Perth Opening hours Monday to Friday 11.30am - 12.30pm (except certain public holidays) Report It 9311 8111 After hours message service available

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Join the gym Join a sports team Participate in activities Hire a sports or squash court

Find Waste information Attend Council meetings Pay infringements Pay rates notices Event information Report lost animals

Join the swim school Go to the café Go to the crèche Participate in a group fitness class • Attend a personal training session • Attend the school holiday program • Use the creché • Play Bingo • Hold children’s birthday parties

• Individual and group sessions • Free computer training • Business development and training

• Enquire about lost animals

• Potholes • Abandoned cars • Graffiti

• Litter • Dumped rubbish

This information is available in alternative formats on request

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