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Great books, great people, great coffee. All under the one roof.
Introducing the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, your gateway to Kwinana.
At the Darius Wells, we’ve brought together a range of diverse services and put them all under one roof. Meaning you can now enjoy great books, great people and great coffee all at the same time.
The Kwinana Public Library offers an unparalleled range of services, while the Dôme Café serves up its famous fare.
A trip upstairs will uncover a mecca of community agencies, keen to provide advice and assistance to residents young and old.
Modern function, meeting and conference facilities, combined with fast, free wi-fi, mean you now have the tools at your disposal to impress colleagues and guests.
And with breathtaking art exhibitions, live music performances and culturally enlightening displays all part of the Darius Wells’ regular programming, you’ll rarely experience the same visit twice.
The Darius Wells has been purpose built for you, your friends and your family. A place to unwind, to socialise, to learn and to live – a genuine community hub.
Experience it today and discover the real Kwinana.
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Your guide to the Darius Wells
Kwinana Public Library
Located at the northern end of the facility and around 1700m² in size, the state-of-the-art Kwinana Public Library offers an array of modern services and amenities including self check out areas and smart book return stations. A range of specialist areas are on offer as well.
Visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/library.
Dôme Café
On the ground floor is a modern Dôme Café. Purpose designed and built for the Darius Wells, Dôme provides the complete café and restaurant experience.
Community agencies
Located on the upper floor sits a multitude of community not-for-profit groups and agencies. Providing tailored services to Kwinana residents from all walks of life. See page six.
Toddler Town Crèche
Participating in one of the Darius Wells’ regular programs? A client, partner or facilitator? Bring your kids along and book them into the Toddler Town Crèche*. Located on the ground floor, at the southern end of the building and facing Chisham Avenue. Call 9236 4320.
Hirable spaces
With an array of spaces for hire, including the Ken Jackman Function Hall (with a capacity of 300) as well as training and IT rooms, art and activity spaces and community meeting rooms, the Darius Wells is the perfect place to hold your next function, meeting, conference or activity.
Visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/dariuswells or pick up a brochure from reception.
Activities and entertainment
With regular term programs on offer and special events held throughout the year, the Darius Wells activities team provide great entertainment for the entire family.
From relaxing lunchtime live music to art exhibitions designed to spur your creativity, the Darius Wells offers one of Kwinana’s most entertaining regular activity line-ups.
Visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/dariuswells.
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State-of-the-art Public Library
Dedicated areas for local history, Indigenous studies, children and youth.
Combine this with private study rooms, a video game lounge, activity rooms, and one of the regions most expansive collection of items available to borrow, and it’s easy to see why the new Kwinana Public Library continues to turn heads.
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Dôme Café and Restaurant
The Dôme Café model you know and love. Less than 20 paces from a library, crèche and Carol Adams Community Lounge.
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Community not-for-profit agencies
The Darius Wells is home to a diverse range of community agencies, offering services such as employment assistance, early childhood development, education and skills building, family and relationship counselling and financial mentoring.
Bridging the Gap
Offering flexible support toward employment needs includingtraining and skill development. P: (08) 9419 2553 E: [email protected]
Ngala
Support for new parents and families within the community,providing services in early parenting and early childhood development. P: (08) 9368 9368 E: [email protected] Citizens Advice Bureau
Information, advice and referral service.
Kwinana Early Years (KEYS)
Integrated range of early years (0-12) services that empowerparents, carers, and children to achieve positive life outcomes. P: (08) 9439 1838 E: [email protected]
Relationships Australia
Providing relationship support services to individuals and families including counselling and dispute resolution and relationship education courses. Including 4 Families, a free family mental health support service. P: (08) 6160 4200, or 1300 364 277
Australian Red Cross
Financial counselling and financial literacy, food security and nutrition education, youth programs and family support. P: (08) 9225 8801 E: [email protected]
The Smith Family
Educational support and programs for a wide range of thecommunity, life long learning programs and Local Solutionsgrants program. P: (08) 9265 5580 E: [email protected]
Communicare WA
Offering family and individual counselling and services thatsupport people through challenging times. P: (08) 6350 1870 E: [email protected]
Volunteer Resource Centre
Promotes, supports and connects volunteers and volunteer organisations in the Kwinana community and surrounding areas. P: (08) 9419 1628
Citizens Advice Bureau
Connecting people with information and services so they can make independent and informed decisions. Assists with WA NILS application, tax help and offers a fortnightly legal service to provide family law advice.
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Darius Wells Receptiont: 9236 4320 e: [email protected] Open Reception – 9am to 12:30pm | Monday to Friday Centre Management – 9am to 5pm | Monday to Friday
Kwinana Public Libraryt: 9236 4300 e: [email protected] w: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/library
Dôme Café w: www.domecoffees.com.au Open 7am to 9pm | Seven days a week
Toddler Town Crèchet: 9236 4320 e: [email protected]
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Carol Adams Community Lounge
Training and conference rooms
Chisham Square: Landscaped community
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Darius Wells Library and Resource CentreCnr Robbos Way and Chisham Avenue, Kwinana 6167
The Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre offers free wi-fi connection to all patrons.
Printed December 2014
t: 9236 4320 e: [email protected]
