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www . kw i n ana .wa . g o v . a uThe new $1.5m Edge Skatepark at Calista Oval
KEY PROJECTS 2017/18
THE EDGE SKATEPARK
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
INSIDE
OF KWINANA 2017SEPTEMBER
There’s something always happening in the City of Kwinana. Within the last few months, we’ve released our Strategic Community Plan – our long-term vision for the City, adopted our budget for the 2017/18 financial year, celebrated young achievers through the LyriK Awards, announced our 2017 Junior and Senior Sportspersons of the Year award, wrapped up our SilverSport program, received multiple awards for our Kwinana Adventure Park and opened one of the largest skate parks in WA. Phew!
We still have so much more to bring to you before the close of 2017, much of which is detailed on the pages to come.
We’re proud to live and work in such an exciting, growing and eclectic locality. We hope you’re proud of Kwinana too.
CITY’S PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
The City’s Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027 has been formally adopted by Council. The Plan sets out the long-term vision and aspirations of the Kwinana community over the next 10 years, guiding all the work the City undertakes.
The Plan outlines not only what the community would like to see, but specific strategies for how the City plans to achieve this vision.
The Strategic Community Plan lays out a clear direction for the City. It holds us accountable to our community’s vision while ensuring we remain focused on the ‘big picture’. Everything we do as a Council is a step towards achieving the vision outlined in the Strategic Community Plan.
The newly adopted Plan is the first major review of the document initially adopted in 2013. Extensive consultation with the Kwinana community was undertaken during 2016 and 2017 to ensure the Plan remained in-line with the growing and changing Kwinana community. Ideas were collected through a series of workshops and surveys at community events, online and via mail.
To read the full version of the Plan, see www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/ourvision.
Carol Adams, Mayor
Kwinana is currently the second fastest growing local government area in Western Australia, with the population predicted to double over the next 20 years to 85,000 by 2036, according to 2016 Census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Similarly, the number of households in the city is forecast to double to 30,000 by 2036 with an additional 15,000 new homes.
Here’s a snapshot of our unique community:
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
OUR UNIQUE COMMUNITY
Kwinana is currently the second fastest growing local government area in Western Australia, with the population
predicted to double in the next 20 years.
The median age in Kwinana is 32.
70% of people living in Kwinana own or are purchasing their own home.
0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+
16.3
11.9
16.518.5
13.8
9.9
7.1
41.9
Population
Age (%)
Home Owners
38,918in 2016
84,517in 2036
Data sourced from 2016 Census (Australian Bureau of Statistics) and Forecast ID.
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Since the adoption of the 2017/18 Budget in July, the City has already started working on many of the key projects for the year. The Budget includes a range of great initiatives and programs to complement the work already commenced in our City over the past few years.
Included in the Budget is one of the largest ever investments in safety and security with $2.4million going towards expanding our CCTV coverage, running education campaigns, addressing illegal dumping and bolstering our City Assist service.
Another $2.4million has been allocated to road upgrades, $250,000 towards the new Street Tree Program and $200,000 on
implementing the City’s Parks for People Strategy, including an upgrade to Rogan Park playground in Leda, a small skatepark in Bertram, exercise equipment in Honeywood, upgrades to the Thomas Oval netball courts and improvements to the car park and lighting at Medina Oval.
Here’s a breakdown of where the Budget has been allocated:
KEY PROJECTS FOR 2017/2018
$310k COMMUNITY EVENTS Children’s Festival, Youth Festival, new major event and Australia Day
$270k BUSHCARE PROGRAM Including weed control, feral animal control and firebreak maintenance in Kwinana’s reserves
$238k BOWLING CLUB New shed and replacement of bowling green
$206k WASTE EDUCATION PROGRAM Bin tagging, collection calendars, education initiatives and workshops
$152k WELLARD PAVILION Air conditioning and commencement of extension
$155k KWINANA NETBALL COURTS Lighting, goal posts, shelters$145k TRAFFIC CALMING Traffic calming devices and new speed alert mobile trailer$140k MEDINA OVAL UPGRADE Carpark and entryway$100k FAMILY DAY CARE CENTRE UPGRADE New playground equipment and landscaping
$90kLOCAL BUSINESS GRANTS AND PROGRAMS
Initiatives to help local business grow including the Local Commercial and Activity Centre Grant
$80k KWINANA TENNIS COURTS New fencing$50k FREE PUBLIC WI-FI At Kwinana Adventure Park and the Edge Skatepark$38k RECYCLING BINS Continued rollout of 360L bin$26k YOUTH ART PROJECT To create public art at the new skatepark$25k HERITAGE SITE CONSERVATION Smirk’s Cottage, Sloan’s Cottage and Wheatfield Cottage conservation works
$2.4m $2.4m $250k $216k
SAFETY AND SECURITY
ROAD UPGRADES
STREET TREE PROGRAM
PARKS FOR PEOPLE PROGRAM
Including expansion of CCTV coverage, community education initiatives, illegal dumping control, compliance operations and 24/7 City Assist service
Including Cockman Way, Anketell Road and Johnson Road
Tree planting in Bertram and the Kwinana Industrial Area
Including upgrades to Rogan Park, Ascot Parkway, Bertram (small skate park), Honeywood Park (exercise equipment)
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Kwinana is now home to one of the most impressive skating facilities in Western Australia, the Edge Skatepark. The $1.5m state-of-the-art facility caters to a range of sports including skateboarding, scooters, BMX, rollerblading, parkour and basketball.
Its opening marks yet another milestone in Kwinana’s $340m City Centre revitalisation, which has seen the City completely transformed in the past decade.
The Edge Skatepark is centrally located alongside the multi-award winning Kwinana Adventure Park and opposite the Zone Youth Space and Kwinana Recquatic. The space has been designed for maximum inclusiveness, featuring separate skating zones to allow participants of all ages to progress their skills safely.
NOW OPEN!
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The 1800m2 of skating space includes:
• competition-level bowl; • beginners area;• street area;• jumps run;• half pipe;
• parkour area;• basketball half court; and• amenities including phone
charging stations, drink fountains, bins, lighting, seating and a shelter.
The Edge Skatepark was jointly funded by the City of Kwinana, Lotterywest and the Department of Sport and Recreation. Design and construction was undertaken by Convic.
The facility is now open and ready for your enjoyment, however an official Grand Opening celebration will also be held in October. Please follow the City of Kwinana on Facebook for updates and more details.
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KWINANA HISTORY ON DISPLAY
A DOG’S TALE
ANNIVERSARY OF A KING AND A PRETTY MAIDEN
On 15 November, Kwinana Public Library will be hosting an interactive exhibition to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the S.S. Kwinana – the ship our City is named after.
SS Kwinana was an Australian ocean-going cargo and passenger steamship. She was built in England in 1892 as the cargo ship SS Darius, after King Darius the Great of Persia.
In 1912 she changed owners, was refitted as a cargo and passenger ship and renamed Kwinana, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘young woman’ or ‘pretty maiden’.
Join us as we relive Kwinana’s dramatic history, the lives of the sailors aboard her and explore some intriguing local ideas about her secrets – what treasures lay within her hold?
For booking information, follow our local history blog at www.voicesofkwinana.org or contact Kwinana Public Library on 9236 4300.
At the City of Kwinana, we do our best to reunite families with their pets, but that’s not always possible. We work with local agencies to assist in re-homing abandoned pets. Dane is one of our success stories.
Dane ended up at the City’s animal management facility around June 2014. Even though he was sterilised and microchipped, no one came for him and as a result when his impound time was served, he was delivered to the Animal Protection Society (APS).
“Dane went into foster care and one day, I happened to see an email with his photo,” said Hazel from APS.
“Having recently lost my dog, I felt drawn to meet Dane and the rest is history. He was adopted by me in August 2014.”
Dane has been appointed as the APS Ambassadoggy.
“He comes into the shelter to help out and has play dates with some of the dogs,” added Hazel.
“He has been used to temper test new dogs and he’s been an amazing foster brother to many dogs who have come to APS.”
Dane also visits schools and workplaces in his role of Ambassadoggy. He has donated blood to help save other dogs’ lives and has completed his first certificate in sniffer dog training.
“Dane is good with other dogs. He lives with a cat, he loves people and is great with kids,” said Hazel.
“Everyone who meets him can’t believe how such a well-mannered, house-trained and sociable dog can find himself unclaimed, but both he and I are so glad that he ended up at the animal management facility and eventually came to APS.
“Dane has gone from tragic to magic and is living his dream.”
“This story of Dane shows the great lengths we at the City go, to ensure all impounded animals are given a home,” said Mayor Carol Adams.
“We do our best to reunite pets with their owners, but when that’s not possible, we work to re-home the animals to ensure a good outcome for both the animal and its new owner.”
Dane waiting for a group of kids to come and meet him at an After School Care centre.
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COMMUNITY FOCUS
COST
Scouts Australia endeavours to keep the cost of scouting minimal. A small annual subscription is applicable and from time to time there may be an extra charge to cover special events such as a camp, holiday or jamboree. Some Scouts WA costs are eligible to be covered by the KidSport assistance program, for those with a healthcare card.
Please speak to your Group Leader or Section Leader for more information about Kidsport or the provisions your Group may have for members experiencing financial difficulties.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information call 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887) or email [email protected].
SMALL BUSINESS FOCUS
BLISS MOMOS CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT
Time for a barista-made coffee before catching the train? Or maybe dinner after a hard day at the office? Why not stop by Bliss Momos Café & Restaurant?
Bliss Momos is located directly across from the Wellard Train Station on The Strand in the heart of Wellard.
Open seven days a week, Bliss Momos offers the best in Napalese cuisine with pick-up or dine in options available. The eclectic menu includes rice, vegetable, seafood, chicken, beef and lamb meal options while an enticing range of entrées and desserts will satisfy even the most particular of palates.
Visit the team in person, or order online at www.blissmomoscafe.com.au.
SCOUTS WA
Scouting is a growing worldwide youth movement with nearly 40 million members – 7,400 of those are in Western Australia.
The Kwinana Scout Hall in Brownell Crescent is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Since officially opening in 1977, the scouting movement has been going strong in Kwinana, but there are always opportunities to get involved.
Scouting is about helping young people be the best they can be, developing all facets of life so they can grow to become constructive citizens in their communities.
Fun, challenge, adventure and lifelong friendships await those who join Scouts.
Learning life skills, growing in self confidence and gaining valuable leadership and team skills are all part of the Scout program, which is delivered by nationally accredited trained leaders in safe, but still adventurous, environments.
Young boys and girls, men and women can progress through the five Scouting sections – Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rovers or can start in any section depending on their age.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
SPRING IN YOUR STEP
Spring is here, so it’s time to emerge from the winter hibernation and get moving.
LiveLighter encourages adults to lead healthier lifestyles – one way is to be active every day.
Aim to build in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every day. You can even break it up into three lots of 10 minutes – easy to fit in around work and family commitments.
Being active doesn’t mean you need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment. Look at simple ways to sneak activity into your day – walk to the bus stop, play chasey with the kids, do some gardening, dance to music or take the stairs instead of the lift. Give it a go and you might be surprised how quickly it can all add up.
Of course competing in a sport or participating in an active class for fun and fitness receive a big tick of approval.
Look around your local area – there are cycle paths, parks and open spaces as well as sport and recreation facilities in suburbs across the City.
Our Healthy Lifestyles team holds regular events, information sessions and play sessions that are free to help get our community feeling fit and healthy.
A great way is to choose an activity you enjoy that fits into your lifestyle. Set small and achievable goals and reward yourself when you reach your goals.
For more tips to lead a healthy life, visit www.livelighter.com.au. For more information about the City’s Healthy Lifestyles initiatives, visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/healthylifestyles.
WHAT ARE INTENSITY LEVELS?
Physical activity level
How can you tell? Examples
Low intensity
• You’re not out of breath.• Heart is beating a little
faster, but not much.
• Walking or slow cycling on flat ground.
• Everyday activity e.g. shopping, moving around the house.
• Gentle stretching.Moderate intensity
• You’re a little puffed. You can still talk easily, but wouldn’t have enough breath to sing.
• Your heart is beating faster than when you’re resting.
• Brisk walking.• Housework or gardening. • Dancing. • Swimming. • Playing active games
with kids.• Carrying/moving loads
lighter than 20kg.Vigorous intensity
• You’re quite out of breath and couldn’t hold a conversation without stopping for a breath.
• Your heart is beating faster.
• You’re getting a bit warm/sweaty.
• Running.• Aerobics class. • Competitive sports. • Fast swimming or
cycling. • Heavy shoveling or
digging.• Carrying/moving loads
heavier than 20kg.
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KWINANA SWIM SCHOOL JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB STATE TITLES
Congratulations to all our swimmers who participated in the Junior Lifeguard Club State Titles on Sunday, 25 June.
This was the first time Kwinana Recquatic had entered the competition. We had one of the youngest competitors, aged six, who came third in her first race.
The team participated in swimming with obstacles, a rescue tube relay, mannequin carry, rope throw, rescue relay and team initiatives.
Congratulations to Joelle who received two first medals, Caitlyn who received second and Josh who received third.
If you’re interested in the Recquatic’s Junior Lifeguard program, it runs Friday afternoons during school terms from 5pm and costs $134 for the term.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Functional training focuses on training movement patterns rather than isolating individual muscles. It provides fantastic fat burning workouts by using full-body exercises that improve strength and endurance and boost metabolism without wasting a moment of your session. Come and try our functional training zone today – your first session is free!
BOOTCAMP
Bootcamp is back with its five-week programs. Choose from an early morning session from 5:30am to 6:30am, or a mid-morning session from 10:30am to 11:30am. Get in quick, places are limited.
WHAT’S ON FOR KIDS? KINDGYM: Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9:30am to
10:15am for ages one to three and 10:30am to 11:15am for ages three to five.
KWINANA KIDS PLAY AND LEARN: Mondays from 9:30am to 11am for ages three to four.
Multisports: Fridays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for ages five to 12.
WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS? KWINANA ACTIVE PARENTS: Assists mums or dads
to strengthen relationships with their newborn babies up to six-months-old through exercise and bonding experiences. The program involves land-based exercises followed by exercise and relaxation in our hydrotherapy pool. Wednesdays 11am to 12:45pm.
YOGA: Vinyasa style. Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm.
KWINANA SWIM SCHOOL: Courses are available for babies from three months old to school aged children to adults and those with special needs.
Term 4 starts on Monday, 9 October. New enrolments will be taken from 18 September. All term enrolments receive a complimentary family swim pass for the term. Conditions apply.
AQUA PLAYGROUP: A relaxed, non-structured play session in our 34 degree hydrotherapy pool for ages one to four. Tuesdays from 9am to 9:45am. Cost - $9 casual session or $80 for the full term.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Receive 30% off this 10-day program if booked by 22 September.
NEW PROGRAM – LAP IT UP: A swimming program focused on fitness and fun, suitable for participants at Level 7 and above. Tuesdays from 5pm to 5:45pm.
VACATION CARE: The service provides a wide range of diverse and child-focused programs including excursions, incursions, art and crafts, sports, swimming and outdoor play at Kwinana Adventure Park.
Ages five to 12, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm during school holidays - excluding public holidays.
The Recquatic Centre is an approved provider for Child Care Benefit and rebate and there are no additional charges for excursions or incursions. Enrolments for the next school holidays (26 September to 9 October) are now open. Full payment is required to confirm booking.
MEMBERSHIP: In addition to our standard Bronze, Silver and Gold packages, family, couples, junior and FIFO memberships are also available. See www.recquatic.com.au to learn more.
WHAT’S ON AT KWINANA RECQUATIC?
For further information please contact Kwinana Recquatic on 9236 4700, email [email protected] or visit www.recquatic.com.au
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WHAT’S ON AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTRES
BEFRIEND
Befriend is a not-for-profit organisation that’s sparking an inclusive and connected world. Thanks to a collaboration between Befriend and the City, we have a social hub right here in Kwinana.
The mission of Befriend is to make it easy for people to get connected with regular social catch ups that range from having a coffee or pub lunch, listening to live music, crocheting, playing social beach volleyball and much more.
Befriend breaks down barriers and social rules that get in the way of making diverse friendships happen. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what you do or what you believe in, Befriend values everyone.
Befriend has some wonderful social gatherings, events and workshops happening every week across Kwinana and Perth. Most are free to register and attend.
To join in a social catch-up and enjoy some conversation and a few laughs, check out www.befriend.org.au/events-calendar, contact [email protected] or call 0404 831 201.
To join the Befriend team and host social catch-ups of your own, please contact [email protected]. Befriend provide training, ongoing support.
BERTRAM COLOURFEST
Bertram Community Centre will be bursting will colour during this family fun day. Enjoy activities including face painting, decorating a colourful mural, a yarn bombing launch, plus free smoothie tastings and recipes.
Where: William Bertram Community Centre
When: Saturday, 16 September
Time: 11am to 2pm
Join the event on Facebook.
ENJOY THE FACILITIES AT WELLARD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere at the John Wellard Community Centre and discover what the Centre has to offer, including: • room bookings for functions;• the Pixie Mop room for your child’s next birthday party;• run a community or corporate program of your own;• join a program running at the Centre; or • free computer and wi-fi usage.
The first floor ‘break out space’ is the perfect place to have a coffee, relax and meet new people, read the daily paper, a magazine or take a book from the book exchange.
You can even bring your own activity and enjoy a space away from home. The crèche is available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Centre opening hours are Tuesday and Thursdays, 9am to 4pm and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12noon.
For further information, please contact the centre on 9439 4992 or visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/johnwellard.
KWINANA VOLUNTEER CENTRE – REGISTER YOUR ORGANISATION
If you’re a not-for-profit organisation or a community group that can provide Insurance Certificates for Public Liability and Volunteer Personal Accident insurances, your organisation can register with the Kwinana Volunteer Centre.
This is a free service that can help you to find the perfect volunteer to assist you.
Kwinana Volunteer Centre is located in the Darius Wells Library and Reosurce Centre. Call 9236 4314 or email [email protected] for more details.
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NATURE IN KWINANA
Local elections are just around the corner and you should be
receiving your voting pack in the mail at the end of this month.
For further information visit www.elections.wa.gov.au
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT
Election day is on 21 October. Please make your vote count.
September is International Month of Biodiversity. To celebrate, local artist Scott Daly will exhibit his work at the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre throughout September. His exhibition, entitled No Destination, is an exploration of life – both the diversity and predictability of form – which draws the observer to look at the environment from a different perspective.
Also in September, we have the annual Wildflower Walk with the Murdoch Branch of the Wildflower Society. This will be held from 10am to 12noon on Sunday, 17 September, meeting at Sandringham Park, Nottingham Parkway, Orelia.
This event also presents the opportunity for people to experience an art installation produced by Scott Daly that will be situated along the Wildflower Walk Path, adding a new dimension to the ‘stripped back organic form’ and observing nature from a different perspective.
We will also have a Nightstalk at Sloans Reserve on Saturday, 30 September from 6pm and at Belgravia Damplandon Saturday, 14 October at 6:30pm.
There will be opportunities to participate in early morning bird surveys on weekends in September and Questagame activities during the September school holidays as part of the Kwinana Fauna Watch Project.
For more information and to register for the Wildflower Walk or Nighstalk, please contact our Bushcare Officer on 9439 0418 or email [email protected].
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Looking to downsize?Are you of retirement age and looking to downsize your home? If you’d like to live in a close-knit community at an affordable price, Banksia Park Retirement Estate may be just what you’re looking for.
With two and three bedroom independent living villas available from just $265,000, this is an affordable option for those in their twilight years.
Banksia Park Retirement Estate has a library, exercise equipment, communal barbecue area, caravan and boat storage facilities and daily social club activities at the clubhouse.
The villas are close to the local shops, bus station and doctors, plus, you’ll have peace of mind security and a 24 hour emergency alarm system.
For more information or to arrange a tour of the Estate, please call the Retirement Village Manager on 9419 5485 or 0417 423 511.
Restricted burning period
We’re just about to enter a restricted burning period. From 1 October to 30 November, open fires are not permitted unless you have a valid permit issued by the fire control officer. Hazard reduction burning that will reduce fire risk can be undertaken, subject to conditions, with a permit issued by a fire control officer.
The restricted fire period may be varied on occasion due to seasonal conditions. The City will advertise any variations via a public notice in the local newspaper and on our website.
Permits may be granted to people living in rural areas for burning under strict guidelines, at no charge, by a fire control officer.
For more information, see www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/fires.
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CONTACT USTelephone 08 9439 [email protected] Gilmore Ave & Sulphur Rd Kwinana WA 6167PO Box 21, Kwinana WA 6966Hours Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm(Cashier hours 8am to 4pm)
Is your pet microchipped and registered?
If you’re a cat or dog owner, it’s a legal requirement they are microchipped and registered.
Owners who currently have pets that aren’t microchipped will be required to rectify this by the date of registration from 1 November.
The City of Kwinana will be sending out reminders to owners in the coming months. Remember, you can now renew registrations online at www.kwinana.wa.gov.au.
News and event updatesThe City of Kwinana now sends out regular newsletters to keep you up to date with news and events in the City. You can sign-up to our mailing list online at www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/subscribe.
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