Life in the Park Spring 2017

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

VIC PARK FARMERS MARKET

COFFEE & CHANGE

LANEWAY ACTIVATION

SUMMER STREET PARTY

SPRING 2017

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Lathlain Precinct update inside this edition!

Vic Park Farmers Markets

Message from the Mayor As a Town, we get excited about hosting events our community loves. But what we love perhaps more than that, is providing other organisations in the community with the skills and the relevant approvals to create, own and His Worship the Mayor grow events of their own. As Trevor Vaughan you read through this edition of P: 9311 8155 M: 0447 374 528 Life in the Park, you’ll see this tvaughan@vicpark.wa.gov.au is exactly how our gorgeous Vic Park Farmers Markets came to exist and how it has flourished in the three years since it’s been a fixture on our weekly calendar.

Growing seems to be inevitable in the Town, and while change can sometimes be uncomfortable, we need to remember that it almost always brings with it amazing opportunities. Read part two of our Growth Series which talks about good and bad density and let us know your thoughts.

As the warmer months approach, it is time to start preparing yourself for bushfire season. While the Town is primarily urban, residents still have to adhere to the Firebreak Notice to make sure the whole community stays safe. That also includes our furry friends, so please check your pet’s registration to see if it’s up to date so we can contact you if they decide to go on an adventure around our lovely Town.

You’ll be pleased to know our 2017/2018 events calendar has been finalised and we’ve got some old favourites for you to attend as well as some new ones we’re sure you’ll love. Make sure you check out page four for the scoop and like us on Facebook to make sure you keep updated with everything that’s happening.

I look forward to seeing you out and about in the Town soon.

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 Vic Park Farmers Market turns into an unofficial community hub on Sunday mornings.

Vic Park Farmers Market – more than just markets!

The Vic Park Farmers Market could be mistaken for just another suburban market offering a range of fresh produce, food and beverage options for its community. But it is so much more than that.

Established in 2014, the markets were created by Victoria Park Primary School’s (VPPS) P&C Committee and now provide a connected space where people feel comfortable to gather, shop and eat.

It really is a case of community capacity building at its best. The Town was approached by the VPPS with the market concept, and with some guidance regarding environmental health, safety and risk management, approved the school to run the markets on a weekly basis.

The markets are a fundraising initiative for VPPS which has provided the school with new technology and created a nature playground. Over the years the markets have grown organically (excuse the pun!) and have provided a platform for other great community initiatives, such as Gig Start I.T and ERUPT. Gig Start I.T provides community and skill building opportunities for young musicians looking to develop as performers but who are restricted due to an inability to play in pubs or licensed venues due to age limitations. Through Gig Start I.T, talented young musicians are able to busk at the markets giving them valuable experience and exposure.

ERUPT is a great community experience for anyone wanting to play or learn the ukelele. Standing for Energetic, Raucous, Ukulele, Playing, Time, ERUPT is the epitome of community members having fun!

The Vic Park Farmers Market turns into the unofficial community hub every Sunday morning. With bouncy castles and face painting for the kids, coffee and breakfast and, of course, incredibly fresh produce for everyone, the markets are the place to be each week.

The Vic Park Farmers Markets take place every Sunday morning from 8am – noon all year round. All the action can be found at John MacMillan Park, Kent Street, East Victoria Park.

More information: VPFM: vicparkmarket@gmail.com, phone 0409 372 047 or vicparkfarmersmarket.com.au Gig Start I.T and ERUPT: mstmt@bigpond.com , phone 0412 815 667

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Community Focus

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TOWN

Coffee & Change Wednesday 22 November, Organic Cafe, 10.30am Coffee & Change is a new initiative on our events calendar which is based on sustainability. Coffee & Change will be delivered by a different community group each month and aims to promote positive behaviour change in our community. Think plastic free living, backyard permaculture, investing in keep cups, composting, how to reduce your carbon footprint and you’re getting the gist. All while enjoying a coffee (in a keep cup, of course)! Visit our website for more info.

Have a Go Day Wednesday 1 November, Burswood Park, 9am – 3pm If you’re over 45 and want a fun day out, head down to Burswood Park on Wednesday 1 November for Have a Go Day. There’s a heap of free activities and information available to keep you busy and entertained.

Get more information at scrwa.asn.au

Summer Street Party Sunday 19 November The Vic Park Summer Street Party will be back bigger and better this year with the festivities extending until 9pm!

Brace yourself for awesome activities the whole family will enjoy and put it in your diaries NOW to avoid missing out on an incredible day of community joy.

Help us create a more sustainable community by attending our new Coffee & Change workshops.

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Above: Join in the festivities at this year’s Vic Park Summer Street Party.

Support your local businesses The Water Corporation is busy renewing 1.15km of water main along Albany Highway, between the Causeway and McMillan Street.

This is vital work for our community and we really don’t want our local businesses to suffer.

Please keep this in mind and support local businesses wherever possible during the disruptions – we know they’d really appreciate it.

Works are scheduled to finish mid-November. Alternative parking for the area is available in the King George St carpark.

Laneway activation project

Arts Season 2018 Giddy-up, Art Season 2018 is just around the corner!

Following on from the great success of Arts Season 2016 and 2017, the Town is excited to announce Arts Season is returning in April 2018.

So, start getting those creative juices flowing and keep an eye on our website for all the 2018 information which will be uploaded soon.

Arts Season is coming.

Hands up who likes funky laneways?

Old Places, New Spaces is a partnership with the community to activate and revitalise the laneways and intersections along Albany Hwy. The project will involve inviting the community to submit their design ideas for activating a laneway or intersection via a competition. The Town will then work with the winners to make their designs a reality.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more information or register at yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/opns to keep informed about when entries open.

Queen’s Baton Relay Get swept up in Commonwealth Games fever as the Queen’s Baton Relay passes through the Town on February 24.

Visit our website closer to the date for time and location details.

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Community Focus

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TOWN

Growth Series Not all density is created equal We are a Town that is set to grow, and the key question in our future urban planning discussions will not be whether or not our Town ought to become denser; it will be what we want to do with that inevitable density.

We think, that when used properly, density is an important part of what makes cities unique, immersive and culturally rich. For so long the word ‘density’ has been considered a bad word.

Check out our website for part two of our Growth Series vicpk.co/Growth_Series_2

Are you ready for fire season?

Firebreaks must be in place in the Town of Victoria Park from 1 November until 30 April each year. It is a legal requirement that during this time all properties including residential, industrial and vacant land comply with the conditions of the Firebreak Notice.

The maximum penalty for failing to install a firebreak is $10,000.

Firebreak Notice (abbreviated version) 1. Properties 2000m2 or less must have all loose flammable matter removed from the property (clear debris and dead leaves, prune branches near fence lines) and any dry vegetation must be mown to a height of no more than 50mm.

2. For land larger than 2000m2

Neighbourhood Watch Program Neighbourhood Watch is a WA Police supported program that aims to improve the quality of life within a neighbourhood by minimising preventable crime and promoting closer community ties. The Town has worked closely with motivated residents to establish very successful Neighbourhood Watch groups in Burswood and Carlisle, and is eager to assist any other residents or groups to set up something similar in their neighbourhoods.

Whatever your idea is, please contact the Town and we can work together with Neighbourhood Watch and WA Police to make your street and suburb a safer place.

Depending on the size and motivation of the group, projects and programs can be discussed and implemented in a partnership approach towards great community outcomes.

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• Firebreaks of a minimum width and height of three metres are to be cleared inside all external boundaries of the land.

• Firebreaks to a minimum width of three metres and height of three metres are to be cleared immediately surrounding all buildings situated on the land and any place where flammable liquids and gas products are kept.

For more information, check your annual rates notice, visit our website, contact Rangers on 9311 8111 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

COMMUNITY UPDATE

REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project Edition 3. August 2017 The Western Australian Planning Commission has now approved the Lathlain Park Management Plan. The Management Plan sets out the design and management principles for any future development and use of Lathlain Park.

To view the plan visit lathlainprecinct.com.au victoriapark.wa.gov.au | lathlainprecinct.com.au | 9311 8111

Former Bowls Club Plan H

Current plan for bowls club

Zone 2 Community Activity Zone Concept plans for Zone 2 and 2X, which form the Community Activity Zone of the LPRP, have been approved by Council.

A recent $1.9m grant from Lotterywest will cover a significant portion of the total funding needed to develop these areas, focused on the area bounded by Planet Street, Roberts Road and Bishopsgate Street.

The community activity zones will incorporate a mix of passive and active uses including an all abilities playground, nature play, park toilets, universal access pathways, seating and picnic facilities, shade structures, lighting, native landscaping and revegetation.

These approved concept plans will now be turned into detail design plans to take to tender for the works.

Zone 1 Perth Football Club Zone

Zone 4 / Zone 6 / Zone 8

This zone will incorporate a new facility for Perth Football Club, however no activity is scheduled for until after 2018.

Lathlain Place • Community Building • Scouts

Zone 3 West Coast Eagles Zone

Zone 7 Equitable Access Zone

Ovals and Construction

The key aspect of this zone is to examine all peripheral roads including McCartney Crescent, Goddard Street, Roberts Road, Bishopsgate Street and their connectivity to the Victoria Park train station, with the intent of providing staged concept plans to supplement the redevelopment of Lathlain Park.

The Town is currently preparing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to engage an engineering consultant to deliver detailed design plans, which will allow physical construction works to commence in the 2018/2019 financial year.

Works are now complete on the two ovals, with the turf on the ovals requiring two seasons to be fully established.

Construction of the West Coast Eagles Training, Administration & Community Centre and the Wirrpanda Foundation’s new home is anticipated to commence in September 2017 in alignment with approvals and project planning.

Town of Victoria Park, Federal and State Government representatives attended an official sod turning ceremony at the site on Wednesday 30 September.

Project works to Lathlain Place, the Community Centre and to the Scouts zones are now complete.

Zone 5 Rayment Park Zone With a beautiful nature play area, fenced in junior playground for little ones, a designated playground for bigger children, a fun flying fox with dual swings for people of all ages and abilities, pathways marked like roads for children to enjoy on their scooters and bikes, a new toilet, a refreshed basketball court, park benches and planting throughout, the works at Rayment Park are now (almost!) complete.

This park is getting rave reviews from people all around Perth, so if you haven’t been there lately, choose a sunny spring day, pack up the family and enjoy a great day out.

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Eco Focus Bloomin’ marvellous time for edible gardens Spring is the perfect time to get some fruits, vegetables and herbs planted in your garden. You can nurture them, watch them grow and then harvest them from the yard to your dinner plate – so many reasons to get in the garden!

The best vegetables and plants to put into the ground in spring are: HERBS – plant basil, chilli, chives, coriander, dill, ginger, mint, oregano and parsley.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – sow broccoli, plant beetroot, capsicum, carrot, celery, chilli, Chinese Cabbage, choko, corn, cucumber, french beans, eggplant, leek, lettuce, onion, radish, rockmelon, silverbeet, snow pea, spinach, strawberry, squash, sweet corn, sweet potato, pumpkin, tomato, watermelon and zucchini.

Harvest time!

Dog and cat Garage Sale Trail registration Renewals are due on 1 November Is your dog or cat registered with the Town? This is the easiest way for our rangers to contact you should your animal go missing, so please check their tags.

If your cat or dog’s animal registration is due to expire this year and you have not received a renewal notice by the end of October, please contact us on 9311 8111 to request one.

It’s time to grab a bargain, relive the memories, declutter and finally use those shop-keeper skills you practiced as a child. Garage Sale Trail is back this year for a whole weekend, on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October.

The Garage Sale Trail gives households, schools and community groups the opportunity to turn their unwanted goods in to cash. It’s also a chance for bargain hunters to shop around and relish the feeling that can only come from finding the perfect piece of pre-loved treasure.

For shoppers, it’s a great way to grab a bargain, find something unique and shop sustainably.

Register your sale and see what’s on offer at garagesaletrail.com.au

Don’t forget that lifetime pet registration is the easiest way to keep your pets safe.

Make some extra cash at Garage Sale Trail.

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Leisurelife Adult Team Sports – Summer 2017 The summer season kicks off on Tuesday 26 September 2017.

Important dates Existing team nominations open: Monday 28 August 2017 New team nominations open: Monday 11 September 2017 New season starts: Tuesday 26 September 2017 Nominations are welcome from both teams and individuals.

8 week challenge Get summer ready with our 8 week challenge from 16 October to 11 December.

Summer Ready 8 Week Challenge – 16 October to 11 December Express your interest at Aqualife or by calling 9373 5450.

Basketball membership – NEW! Slam dunk your way into one of the new basketball memberships at Leisurelife!

There are three full-sized courts to play on and plenty of parking available. During the summer months the kick-ass fans will keep you cool as you work up a sweat with your mates.

Memberships are only $80 per person for six months of unlimited casual half-court hire.* *Bookings required. Restricted weeknight bookings during the sports seasons will apply. Maximum booking length is 60 minutes.

School Holiday Program Running during the October School Holidays, Just 4 Kids at the Leisurelife Centre is the ultimate school holiday program for your active six to 14 year olds!

The program includes excursions, sports, arts and crafts, cooking and more! Check out our website for more information.

For more information on any of our Leisurelife programs, please visit our website or call us on 9373 5450.

For further information on activities visit victoriaparkleisure.wa.gov.au or contact: Leisurelife: 9373 5450 | Aqualife: 9373 5400 | Facebook: AqualifeLeisurelife | Twitter: VicParkLeisure 12 11

Aqualife Your favourite facilities just got better…

If you haven’t seen the new and refreshed Aqualife, then grab your bathers and towel and head down for a look.

Here’s some happy snaps from the Aqualife Open Day.

Join the Vic Park Renegades – Sunday 29 October What is True Grit?

True Grit is a 10–12km obstacle course designed to test your mental resolve and stamina, with an emphasis on tackling obstacles – not running a marathon. There are over 30 obstacles per event. The layout of the course is based on military style training and utilises unique obstacles tailored around the vegetation and terrain of the land.

Where and when is it taking place?

The Vic Park Renegades have registered for the 11.30am course on Sunday 29 October. The event is taking place in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.

(Just over two hours drive south of Perth).

Costs involved You will need to pay for your own registration fee ($125), as well as any food or beverages you require on the day. There will also be a charge for bus transportation and team shirt (to be advised).

The training sessions leading up to the event are free for members.

Why sign up with the Vic Park Renegades?

If you sign up with the Vic Park Renegades you will get: • Return transport to and from Donnybrook (leave Aqualife at 8.30am, and leave Donnybrook at around 3.30pm) • A team shirt to wear on the day • Five weeks of pre-event training sessions commencing on Monday 25 September (two sessions per week, casual entry fee applies to non-members) • You will be part of an awesome motivating team who will encourage you along the way.

How do I sign up?

Visit truegrit.com.au/events and register under the team name Vic Park Renegades. Plus, add in the discount code VICTORIAPARK10 to get a

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Active Life Get the kids moving in our magical park!

$8 | Light dinner afterwards

Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis is all about having fun whilst staying fit, bringing together a mix of cardio workouts and a range of fun tennis drills. You don’t have to be good at tennis to do this class and it’s suitable for all ages, skills and fitness levels.

John MacMillan Park has been transformed into a digital fantasy land. Download the Magical Park app for free and the park becomes an exciting and engaging world for children and families to explore.

For more information visit MagicalPark.net

Wednesday 25 Oct, 1, 8, and 15 Nov 6.15pm – 7.15pm Higgins Park Tennis Club, Playfield Street, East Victoria Park $36 | Bookings essential

Understanding Anxiety Mental Health Week 8 – 14 October Keep an eye out for our Act Belong Commit mentally healthy photo competition during Mental Health Week. We will be giving away some awesome prizes! #mentallyhealthyvicpark

Let’s talk about the most common mental health disorder in Australia, affecting over 14% of us; ANXIETY. This helpful workshop delivered by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health looks at the signs, causes and facts about anxiety, as well as discussing evidence based treatments and helpful strategies for dealing with it.

Tuesday 10 October Connect Victoria Park – The Homestead, 5 Mackie Street, Victoria Park 6pm – 7.30pm

Nutrition and cooking just for parents Foodbank WA Food Sensations is conducting a FREE four week interactive workshop for parents.

Workshops include basic healthy eating, label reading and food selection, meal planning and budgeting plus healthy lunchboxes and snack ideas!

Participants will prepare different meals each week and enjoy eating them together.

Babies welcome. Crèche facilities available.

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 November 9.15am – 11.45am Leisurelife Centre, East Victoria Park Free | Bookings essential

To make a booking or for further information on Active Life programs visit: victoriapark.wa.gov.au or call Leisurelife on 9373 5450 14

Spring at your Library Write Along The Highway/NaNoWriMo If you have a passion for writing or want to become an author, this session will help get you started on your writing adventure.

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and this is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the National Novel Writing Month challenge. Join Rebecca LaffarSmith, Write Along the Highway coordinator, to find out everything you need to know.

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/EventsActivities or pick up a flyer from the library when you visit.

Free, but bookings essential through the Town’s online events calendar, call 9373 5500 or email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

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.

Rashida Murphy will generously share her craft as well as revealing the story behind her compelling novel The Historian’s Daughter.

Rashida will discuss how she incorporated three diverse cultures into her writing. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Dundee International Book Prize and her PHD thesis including the book won the Magdalena Prize.

Thursday, 21 September 5pm – 8pm, $3 non-refundable Light refreshments served

The library has some exciting writing events planned in the coming months, including inspiring visiting authors who’ll provide you with plenty of helpful writing tips.

Thursday, 14 September 5.30pm – 7pm Light refreshments served

Culture in writing workshop

Limited places, bookings essential through the Town’s online events calendar, call 9373 5500 or email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Library meeting room The library now has a meeting room available for community hire. The room seats eight, has tea and coffee making facilities and is available at reduced rates for community and not-for-profit groups. Call 9373 5500 for more information.

Run by Roger Meakes and volunteers from the Town of

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Town of Digital Hub – where Victoria Park technology gets explained Contact in simple terms 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

The Town’s Digital Hub, located adjacent to the Administration Centre, provides free computer courses and online training to our local residents, not-for-profit organisations and businesses.

If you’d like to figure out how to get the most out of your phone, tablet or PC, or you’ve got some tech terms which need deciphering, the Digital Hub team will be happy to help you.

The Digital Hub also facilitate the Town’s Tech-Savvy workshops on the last Saturday of each month at the library. Visit vicpk.co/TecSav for a list of the upcoming workshop topics.

Pop in to 1 Harper Street or phone the hub on 9239 4238 for more details.

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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)

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