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BELMONT
BULLETIN
I S S U E O N E , F E B R UA RY 2 019
Have fun at
Kidz Fest!
IN THIS ISSUE
• Community Service recognised
• Harmonise Cultural Festival
C reating opportunities
MEET YOUR COUNCILLORS
East Ward Cr Bernie RYAN
Cr Phil MARKS – MAYOR 0418 941 328
9277 4919 0417 998 229 crryan@belmont.wa.gov.au
crmarks@belmont.wa.gov.au 44 Lyall Street, Redcliffe 6104
Cr Bernie Ryan was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013. His
4/12 Tanunda Drive, Rivervale 6103
term expires on 16 October, 2021.
Cr Phil Marks was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 1999. He Cr Bernie Ryan is a member of the following committees/groups:
was elected Mayor in 2011 and his term expires on 19 October 2019. • Airport Consultative Environment and Sustainability Group
Cr Phil Marks is a member of the following committees/groups: • Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Community Vision)
• Aboriginal Reference Committee • Perth Airports Municipalities • Standing Committee (Environmental)
• Belmont Trust Group Inc (PAMG)
• B elmont Retirement Villages Board
of Management (Inc)
• Public Art Advisory Panel
• Standing Committee (Audit and Risk) Cr Margie BASS
• E astern District Planning • Standing Committee
Advisory Committee (Community Vision) 9277 9504 0423 768 760
• Executive Committee • Standing Committee (Environmental) crbass@belmont.wa.gov.au
• M etro Central Joint Development • Swan River Trust
Assessment Panel (JDAP) • WA Local Government Association 77 Keymer Street, Belmont 6104
• Perth Airport Community Forum (PACF) East Metropolitan Zone Cr Margie Bass was first elected to the City of Belmont Council in c1996 and
served until 2007. She was re-elected in 2011 and her term
West Ward expires on 19 October 2019.
Cr Margie Bass is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr Robert ROSSI, JP – • Belmont Trust • Disability Access and Inclusion
DEPUTY MAYOR • Standing Committee (Audit and Risk) Focus Group
0408 693 584 South Ward
crrossi@belmont.wa.gov.au
Cr Janet POWELL
9 Wheatley Street, Kewdale 6105
Cr Robert Rossi was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2003 9277 3915 0407 277 391
and was elected Deputy Mayor on 21 October 2013. His term expires
on 19 October 2019.
crpowell@belmont.wa.gov.au
Cr Robert Rossi is a member of the following committees/groups: 62 Treave Street, Cloverdale 6105
• Aboriginal Reference Committee • M etro Central Joint Development Cr Janet Powell was elected to the City of Belmont council in 2001.
• Belmont Trust Assessment Panel (JDAP) Her term expires on 16 October, 2021.
• Belmont Museum Advisory Group • Public Arts Advisory Panel
Cr Janet Powell is a member of the following committees/groups:
• B elmont Retirement Villages • Standing Committee
Board of Management (Inc) (Community Vision) • Age Friendly Focus Group •
Standing Committee
• Executive Committee • W A Local Government Association • Belmont Trust (Community Vision)
Member – National Trust of WA • Cultural Diversity Focus Group •
WA Local Government Association
• Executive Committee East Metropolitan Zone
Cr Lauren CAYOUN
Cr Jenny DAVIS
9361 0719 0416 380 633
9478 1352 0413 579 390
crcayoun@belmont.wa.gov.au
CrDavis@belmont.wa.gov.au
29 Surrey Road, Rivervale 6103
382 Belmont Avenue, Kewdale WA 6105
Cr Lauren Cayoun was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013.
Her term expires on 16 October 2021. Cr Jenny Davis was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017.
Her term expires on 16 October 2021.
Cr Lauren Cayoun is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr Jenny Davis is a member of the following committees/groups:
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Environmental)
• WA Local Government Association East Metropolitan Zone • Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Audit and Risk)
Cr George SEKULLA, JP Cr Steve WOLFF
0401 822 553
0431 963 660
crwolff@belmont.wa.gov.au
CrSekulla@belmont.wa.gov.au
244 Surrey Road, Kewdale 6105
PO Box 1010 Cloverdale WA 6985
Cr Steve Wolff was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2007.
Cr George Sekulla was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017. His term expires on 19 October 2019.
His term expires on 16 October 2021.
Cr Steve Wolff is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr George Sekulla is a member of the following committees/groups:
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee
• Belmont Sister City Association (Inc) • Executive Committee • East Metropolitan Regional Council (Environmental)
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Audit and Risk) • W A Local Government Association
• Executive Committee
East Metropolitan Zone
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OPPORTUNITY NEWS
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the first edition of As the City of Opportunity, the City of Belmont aims to lead the
the Belmont Bulletin for 2019. way in facilitating new projects that will transform the City.
I hope you all had a wonderful During the year there is expected to be progression of Development
Christmas and New Year with Area 6 and the associated Redcliffe Train Station, Golden Gateway
family and friends. Local Structure Plan and the Great Eastern Highway Urban Corridor
We have a lot planned for the Strategy.
community in 2019, starting Last year’s Community Perceptions Scorecard showed that a large
with Kidz Fest which will start majority of residents were satisfied with the City as a place to live,
the ball rolling for this year’s and satisfied with the City as a governing organisation, and the City
family and community events. expects to maintain this standing during 2019.
This exciting day provides activities The City also intends to deliver more localised place activities in the
and entertainment for young community as part of its Community Place Making Strategy, as well
children and I hope to see you at continuing to provide a wide range of exciting free events for our
Garvey Park in Ascot on Saturday, community to enjoy.
16 February between 11am and 5pm for a great day of fun for the kids.
We will be keeping you informed about the progress of these
Kidz Fest is another free event proudly brought to you by the projects so make sure you read your Belmont Bulletins, the City’s
City of Belmont. website and the City’s social media for updates during the year.
Exciting times ahead are promised this year for the City of I would like to wish everyone a prosperous 2019 and look forward
Belmont as construction of the much-awaited Community Centre to catching up with you during the year at one of our many
gains momentum. On budget and due to open in early 2020, this community events.
community hub will allow for the co-location of the library, digital
hub and recording studio, museum, Senior Citizens Centre, offices Cr Phil Marks
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WRAPPED ABOUT THE BULLETIN
The City of Belmont prides itself on providing The Bulletin is wrapped in 100 per cent degradable
quality publications to its residents - and one such plastic - ensuring that the publication is identifiable
example is the Belmont Bulletin. amongst other items delivered to post boxes, as
well as protecting it from the elements.
Packed with information, the Bulletin is a great
source of news and information that is delivered While not able to be included in the recyclable bin,
to every resident in the City of Belmont. the wrap can be disposed as part of general waste in
the knowledge that it is 100 per cent degradable.
If you do not receive the Bulletin please contact the
City on 9477 7247.
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HARMONISE FESTIVAL
Celebrate Harmony Week at the City of Belmont’s Harmonise Cultural
Festival on Saturday 16 March 2019 from 4pm - 8pm at Tomato Lake,
Oats Street, Kewdale.
Harmony Week runs from 15 to 21 March every year and encourages
everyone to experience, explore and appreciate the City’s cultural, religious,
linguistic and ethnic diversity.
Get together for a free family outdoor festival to acknowledge and
celebrate our cultural diversity.
There will be free entertainment and activities including:
• Culturally diverse entertainment;
• World Harmony Walk;
• Fun kids games, rides and lots more.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information contact the City’s Events Officer on 9477 7248.
Visit the City’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au for details.
Carl Lemnell and City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks Mike Slingsby and City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Three remarkable individuals who have made a significant contribution a significant impact on the City’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
to the Belmont community were recognised by the City. community.
The 2018 Community Service Awards were presented to David “He runs a weekly conversation class to assist the City’s new residents
McKinley, Mike Slingsby and Carl Lemnell for their contribution to from overseas to speak English helping their language assimilation into
the community in the categories of Aged and People Who Make a an Australian way of life, culture and communication,” he said.
Difference. The third award was presented to Carl Lemnell in the People Who
City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks said community spirit is vital to a Make a Difference category. He was recognised for being a dedicated
community to enable it to thrive and the recipients have displayed this contributor to the City of Belmont Museum and the Belmont Museum
through their hard work and dedication to serving others. Advisory Group.
David McKinley was awarded for his service in the category of Aged. “In his four and a half years of service with the Belmont Museum he has
“Throughout seven years of volunteering service Mr McKinley has shown significant skill, initiative and generosity in completing tasks such
gone above and beyond to ensure recipients of the City’s Care Services as accessioning items, to packing delicate artefacts, and representing
arrive safely at their required destinations,” Mayor Marks said. the local community on the Museum’s Advisory Group,” Mayor Marks
said.
“He is a reliable, friendly and compassionate volunteer who continues
to support residents of the City despite living out of the area,” he said. “His work has spanned many local organisations and people; he is also
a volunteer with the Belmont Football Club and the Read Write Now
Recognised in the People Who Make a Difference category, Mike program.”
Slingsby has been volunteering for two and a half years and has made
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GET READY FOR KIDZ FEST
AT GARVEY PARK
Garvey Park at Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot, turns into a fantasy land of fun at the annual
City of Belmont’s Kidz Fest on Saturday, 16 February from 11am to 5pm.
Enjoy a spectacular afternoon for the kids with a line-up of live entertainment, workshops,
games, rides and much more!
Explore the entertainment and activities in Funland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland,
Foodland, Toddler Town and Sportsland.
For children up to 14 years of age. All activities, attractions and parking are FREE!
Bring your picnic rug and settle down in beautiful Garvey Park by the Swan River.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the day.
Kidz Fest is another free event proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont -
the City of Opportunity and supported by Lotterywest and our media sponsor Nova.
For more information contact the City’s Events Officer on 9477 7248.
Visit the City’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au for details.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? The Ordinary Council Meeting dates for 2019 are:
Got something on your mind? What can we do to help? Ordinary Council Meeting - 7.00pm Tuesday
In the first instance it is recommended to contact the City and an officer 26 February 2019
can respond to your query. This can be done by email, phone, letter, or
by attending the office. Another option is to come along to an Ordinary 26 March 2019
Council Meeting and raise your issue(s)/concern(s) with the Council. 16 April 2019
A period for public questions is included at the start of each Ordinary
28 May 2019
Council Meeting. Ordinary Council Meetings are held in the Council
Chamber of the City of Belmont Civic Centre, 215 Wright Street, 25 June 2019
Cloverdale, commencing at 7pm. Access to the building is available
from 6.45pm. 23 July 2019
You can submit your question in writing by completing a Public Question 27 August 2019
Time Proforma and submit it via email to belmont@belmont.wa.gov.au
by 12noon on the day of the meeting or bring it with you to the meeting. 24 September 2019
You must attend the meeting in person for your question to be raised 29 October 2019
and responded to. If you do not attend, your question will be treated as
normal correspondence. 19 November 2019
Further information is available on the City of Belmont website 10 December 2019
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
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COMMUNITY CENTRE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The City’s builder PACT Construction continues to make good progress on
the new Community Centre building. Dewatering of the site is now complete.
Current work includes laying the topping slab to the first floor and work has
begun on forming the structure for the second floor.
The finished building will be a contemporary and much needed hub for our
community, with facilities such as:
• Larger and enhanced Library • Crèche
• Digital Hub • Senior Citizens Club
• Recording Studio • Office for Not-for-Profit organisations
• Larger and upgraded Museum • Café.
It is anticipated construction of the building will take approximately
2 years, followed by fitout and occupancy by 2020. Should you have any
queries please contact the City of Belmont on 9477 7222 or email
communitycentre@belmont.wa.gov.au
If you have concerns out of normal office hours please contact PACT’s Site
Manager on 0499 110 233.
You can keep informed on the project’s progress through updates in the
Belmont Bulletin, the City’s website, enewsletter and social media.
To date the City has secured a $9,675,081 Federal Government grant and
through the State Government, a Lotterywest grant of $3,837,557. If you
would like further information visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au
ON THE ROADS
Here you can find a list of the current and upcoming road drainage and footpath works within the City of Belmont.
Find out what is happening and where.
ROAD, DRAINAGE AND FOOTPATH WORKS
Location Section Description of Works
Alexander Road Kooyong Road to St Kilda Road Road Rehabilitation – Stage 1 (Stages 2 & 3 to follow)
Help us to improve our services by providing feedback.
Share your comments, suggestions and report problems spotted via our website www.belmont.wa.gov.au or call the
Technical Services Department of 9477 7118.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
YOUTH SERVICES – THE BASE @ BELMONT
The Base @ Belmont continues to provide a wide range of exciting some pool and grab a snack. All activities are free! Staff will also
activities and programs for young people aged 11-17 be out and about around Belmont providing outreach so if you see
(Year 7-12) during the school term and school holidays. one of our friendly workers be sure to say hello.
Term 1 will be full of taster workshops and activities such as Are you 16-25? We have a whole day just for you too. Take part in
sports, arts, information sessions and cooking so come along and some fun activities and trips around Perth or if just you need some
find out what it’s all about. help with writing your resume or Centrelink payments then come
along to the Base every Thursday and we can help!
You can also join the Base @ Belmont youth committee, Project
Y, to have your voice heard and contribute to making the decisions Need someone to talk to? Our case workers can help with informal
which will affect you. This term Project Y will be planning a counselling for 11-25 year olds. For more information call the Base
community event for Youth Week 2019. @ Belmont on 9479 5794, follow us
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
There will also be all sorts of excursions and activities on offer BelmontYouthServices and Instagram @
on Saturdays from sports to arts to adventure days - there is basebelmont, email us at base@ymcawa.
something for everyone! Sign up to join us on our many trips org.au or come and visit us between 10am
around Perth, or simply pop in to chill out with your friends, shoot - 6pm at 275 Abernethy Road, Cloverdale.
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AGEING WELL - HELP US CELEBRATE
NOW AND INTO SIGNIFICANT DAYS
THE FUTURE
To celebrate the City’s unique cultural and linguistic
diversity and encourage cultural exchange and promote
diversity, the following dates have been acknowledged and
Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2019 celebrated in various ways throughout the year:
Time: 10am - 2pm • World Day for Social Justice - 20 February
Venue: Forster Park Community Centre, Corner • Harmony Week - 21 March
Abernethy Road • International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
and Keane Street, Belmont Development - 21 May
This is an interactive workshop designed for people who • World Refugee Day - 20 June
are moving into later life or caring for someone who is. • International Day of Tolerance - 16 November
The session will provide a guide to developing a roadmap
to ageing well at home, now and into the future. Areas for • Human Rights Day - 10 December
discussion include understanding the aged • International Migrants Day - 18 December
care system, advanced care planning, wills, adapting the We would like to hear from all interested community
home and keeping active both mentally and physically. members that have suggestions on how these significant
dates can be further highlighted.
If you have attended this workshop previously you may
wish to attend again as there will be new information For more information please contact the Community
available. Development team on phone 9477 7453 or email
community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au.
Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
JOIN US FOR A YARN NATIONAL DISABILITY
AT THE NOONGAR INSURANCE SCHEME
SEASONS BARBECUES (NDIS) EXPO
Dates: Friday, 22 February 2019
Saturday, 13 April 2019 Date: Monday, 18 February 2019
Time: 11am - 1pm Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Wilson Park, Corner Gerring Court and Kooyong Venue: F orster Park Community Centre,
Road in Rivervale. Corner Abernethy Road and Keane Street, Belmont
Noongar people have traditionally hunted and gathered food The City invites people with disabilities, their families and carers
according to the six seasons. The different seasons tell us which to attend an NDIS Expo being held in Belmont.
food resources are plentiful. The seasons are called Bunuru,
You will be able to listen to guest presenters and learn more and about
Djeran, Makuru, Djilba, Kambarang and Birak.
the NDIS which will begin to roll out in Belmont in July 2019.
This event provides an opportunity for community members to
There will be an opportunity to engage with local service providers on
reconnect with family, friends and storytelling. Join us for a yarn
a one to one basis to respond to your specific concerns.
at Wilson Park and contribute to the City’s next iteration of its
Reconciliation Action Plan. Have your say about how accessible and inclusive the City of Belmont can be.
A free sausage sizzle and refreshments for all those attending Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
the event will be provided.
BELMONT MEMORY CAFÉ
The Belmont Memory Café is a regular monthly meet up in a friendly venue where
people living with dementia, their friends, family members and carers can share a coffee,
cake, laughter and a chat.
Café Tavolo (located in the Reading Cinema Complex) provides the venue for the
Belmont Memory Café which is held the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. If
you are interested in joining us just drop down or phone the City’s Seniors & Disability
Officer on 9477 7149 for more information.
To RSVP to any of these events, please contact the City’s Community
Development team on community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
or phone 9477 7219
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2018 HIGHLIGHTS FROM C
OUR COMMUNITY IN NUMBERS
4.9% 10.4%
Percentage of
young people
in Belmont 12 - 17 year olds 18 - 24 year olds
Percentage of Belmont residents Number of Belmont residents
over the age of 65 identified as needing assistance
(living with disability)
13.5% 1,739
Percentage of Belmont residents Number of volunteers
born overseas registered with the City
40% 70
Percentage of Belmont residents Number of residents linked to
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait local volunteering through the
Islander background City’s Volunteer E-hub
2.5% 150
ENTERTAINING SERVICES PROVIDED
OUR COMMUNITY TO YOUTH
10,536
F
ilm Nights total contacts with young
people residing in City of Belmont.
S
kate Park events
21%
King of the Hill Skateboard and Scooter Comp Series, Culturally And Linguistically
promoting positive mental health in young people. Diverse (CALD)
KOTH qualifier 17 March. 180 attendees.
KOTH grand final 16 October 300 attendees.
S
eniors Afternoon Tea Dance
16% Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander (ATSI)
H
istorical Bus tour
C
ultural Bus Tour with Noel Nannup -
63% Other
learning the history and culture
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ELEBRATING
C LEARNING IN
OUR COMMUNITY OUR COMMUNITY
NAIDOC
Flag Raising Ceremony: ‘Let’s Talk About…’ series of community sessions:
- 2 018 NAIDOC Community Award - Kaelan Corpus - Dementia - Cultural Diversity
National Reconciliation Week: - Older People’s Rights - Refugee Week
- A boriginal Cultural Awareness and Understanding Sessions x 2 - National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Free Movie screening of ‘Charlie’s Country’ A
boriginal Cultural Awareness and Understanding
Harmony Week - Celebrating the Diversity of Sessions x 2
our Community S
enior Tech Savvy 6 week programs x 2
International Day of Tolerance: E
mployment Ready Workshops
- Free Movie screening of ‘The Merger’
- P eace Tree public art installation at Tomato Lake in Kewdale M
ental Health Week - King of the Hill Skateboard
and Scooter Competition
Noongar Seasons Barbecues x 2
C
hildren’s Week: 19 - 28 October. Encouraging the
Annual celebration and recognition of volunteers City’s children and their families to play, learn and
through National Volunteer Week, International
grow together
Volunteer Day and volunteer outings.
Youth Week: 13 - 22 April. hild Protection workshops and educational
C
resources delivered to the Community and primary
- ‘Hang with Nitro Circus’ on Saturday, 21 April featuring
schools
Belmont Nitro Circus star Todd Meyn with 1500+ attendees
- ’A Fab Fun Day Out’ by the City of Belmont’s Youth Services F
inding Funds workshop
the BASE@Belmont
C
ultural Bus Tour with Dr Noel Nannup - learning the
Children’s Week: 19 - 27 October. Celebrating history and culture
children’s rights, talents and citizenship
Mental Health Week: 7 - 14 October. Raising
awareness and promoting mental health discussion
across Western Australia.
Seniors Week WA
International Day of People with Disability
UPPORTING OUR
S
Kambarang Season celebrations:
COMMUNITY
- Yarn with Dr Noel Nannup
- Bush tucker inspired treats Services Provided to Older Residents
- K araoke and entertainment as part of the Let’s
Celebrate Festival
12,300 hours of in home support.
29,000
hours of group based social activities
delivered from the Harman Park
ENGAGING OUR Community Centre.
COMMUNITY
6,650 meals at home or at centre provided.
Belmont Memory Café
Opening of new Volunteer e-Hub
Review of Youth Strategic Plan
10,670 one-way transports provided.
Review of Multicultural Engagement Strategy Residents supported via the
Development of City of Belmont Access and
Inclusion Plan 2018 - 2021
505 Commonwealth Home Support
Programme and Western Australia
Home and Community Care Programme.
Regular focus group meetings with community
members and service providers
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COMMUNITY PLACEMAKING
LET’S CELEBRATE BELMONT – BELVIDERE STREET LOUNGE
Belvidere Street was closed on Friday 9 November for a street party The local community enjoyed pop up activities, a live band and DJ,
and resulted in a great atmosphere of people getting to know their animal farm and great food.
friends and neighbours. More than 1500 people attended with many also participating in an
This activation was put on by City of Belmont as part of its month long activity to guide future activations for the precinct.
Let’s Celebrate Festival and supported by Belvidere Street businesses.
WHAT IS PLACEMAKING?
Are you interested in what is happening The City of Belmont is currently supporting
in your area? Do you want to make a real the following local groups:
difference at a grass roots level? Perhaps you’ • Rivervale Community Network Inc;
have heard about the term ‘Placemaking’ and • Belvidere Street Interest Group;
would like to know more?
• The Springs Precinct Inc.
Placemaking embraces the ideas, energy These groups always welcome people with
and knowledge of local people and works ideas and a willingness to become more
with them to create places with distinct involved in their local communities.
character and style.
To find more about placemaking in the
More than just designing spaces, placemaking City of Belmont, please contact the City’s
brings together diverse people (including Placemaking team on 9477 7409 or
professionals, local councils, residents and email placemaking@belmont.wa.gov.au
businesses) to improve a community’s cultural,
economic, social and environmental wellbeing.
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
REACH YOUR 2019 HEALTH
GOALS WITH COUNTUSIN
CountUSin is a unique 10 week health initiative brought to you by
the City of Belmont.
The program aims to get your health and wellbeing on track and
includes a full access, three month gym membership and weekly
group exercise sessions coordinated and run by qualified exercise
specialists who will be your mentors throughout the program.
CountUSin also includes fortnightly cooking and nutrition education
classes run by FoodBank WA.
Eligible participants can join the program for the LOW COST of
$11.10 per week. The next round starts April 2019.
To find out if you are eligible register your interest, or for more
information please contact the City’s Healthy Communities Officer
on 9477 7438 or email countusin@belmont.wa.gov.au.
10Nelithma Da Silva, Andrew Hilditch, City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks and Benjamin Cranny and City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks
Thomas Hilditch
SPORTING AND CULTURAL DONATIONS
The City is proud of its high achievers and wishes to congratulate Tiare Sugden- Rugby WA Youth ‘s Team in Milton
the following sporting donation recipients who have excelled in Paige Craven Bower - 2018 Australian All Schools Athletics
their sport: Championships in Cairns
Kasia Majewski - 2018 World Taekwondo Poomsae Kaiden Pisani - 2019 National Baseball Championships in Sydney
Championships in Taiwan
Are you representing the state in a national or international
Andrew & Thomas Hilditch - 2018 Australian All Schools sporting competition or cultural endeavour? If so, the City would
Athletics Championships in Cairns like to support you in your athletic or cultural pursuits.
Benjamin Cranny - Western Australia Schools Cricket 12s For guidelines and an application form please visit the lifestyle
Team in Bunbury section of the City’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au or contact
Nelithma De silva - 2018 Australian All Schools Athletics Community Wellbeing on 9477 7454.
Championships in Cairns
ACTIVE NUTRITIOUS AND CREATIVE
LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS
Program Location Time Dates
‘Back to School Lunches’ by Sarah Moore Rivervale Community Centre – Meeting Room 2/3 10.00am - 11.30am 9 February
Beginner Pilates Rivervale Community Centre – Main Hall Class 1: 6pm - 7pm 13 February -
Class 1: 45 years and over 3 April
Class 2: 7pm -
Class 2: 18 - 44 years 8pm
Introduction to Oil Painting Rivervale Community Centre - Meeting Room 2/3 6:30pm - 8:30pm 13 February -
20 March
The Power of Flower Painting Rivervale Community Centre - Meeting Room 2/3 6:30pm - 8:30pm 14 February -
21 March
Kick-start your 2019 Health Goals Workshop Centenary Park 8am - 9.30am 16 February
Tomato Lake 5pm - 6.30pm 20 February
HAVE A GO… AT THE
JUNIOR SPORTS EXPO
The Kidz Fest Junior Sports Expo is the City’s biggest opportunity for kids
to discover fun ways to keep active, try new winter sports and meet the
local sporting clubs. This year the Expo will be held at Garvey Park on
Saturday, 16 February 2019 from 11am to 5pm.
For those attending who would like to enrol in a winter sport and are
eligible for KidSport, the Community Wellbeing team will be there to help.
Please note that a health care card or pension card is required for KidSport.
We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
For further information, contact Community Wellbeing team on 9477 7454
or email recreation@belmont.wa.gov.au
11RUTH FAULKNER PUBLIC WHAT’S ON
LIBRARY
LEGO CLUB – LEGO LAND TRIPLE8 KIDS CLUB – FAIRY TALE
Wednesday, 6 February 2019 SURPRISES ALL BOXED UP!
4pm to 5pm Wednesday, 13 February 2019
For children aged 5 to 12 years. 4pm to 5pm
Once upon a time there was a land built completely of LEGO... Suitable for keen readers and creators aged 7+ years.
and what happens next is up to you! Come along and build the
story as well as make new friends and complete LEGO challenges. Ever wondered what would happen if Cinderella knocked on the
Three Bears front door? Or if the 3 Little Pigs ventured over the
This is a free ticketed event. To book, visit trolls’ bridge? What if Sleeping Beauty climbed the beanstalk? Get
www.belmont.wa.gov.au/librarykidsevents creative with your favourite fairytale characters and create your own
fractured fairy tale story box!
This is a free ticketed event. To book, visit
www.belmont.wa.gov.au/librarykidsevents
PERSON OF INTEREST –
A CUP OF DESTINY BELMONT INTEREST GROUP –
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 MUSIC LOVERS TRIVIA TREAT
6:30pm to 7:30pm Monday, 18 February 2019
Light refreshments from 6pm. 2pm to 3pm
Tassology is the centuries old art of using tea leaves or coffee Light refreshments from 3pm.
grounds to unlock the secrets of your destiny.
Get your groove on at our music lovers trivia fest this February!
Bring your own special tea cup and join Roxy O’Reilly Share what you know about the Belmont music scene of yesteryear
in her last public appearance as she shares her knowledge and discover interesting facts about Australian musical culture as our
of this art form. quiz master takes you on a trip down memory lane.
This is a free ticketed event. To book, visit No bookings required for this FREE event.
www.belmont.wa.gov.au/libraryevents
12CURIOUS KIDS – EGG-CELLENT BELMONT JETS READERS CLUB
ENGINEERING Children kindergarten age and below are encouraged to join our
JETS Reader Reward Program by requesting a Belmont Jets card at
Thursday 21 February 2019 the library front counter. Borrow three books with your library card
3:30pm to 4:30pm and show your Belmont Jets card to earn a stamp. Ten stamps will
earn you a new card and your own book to take home and keep.
For children aged 5 to 8 years.
All completed cards go in a draw for the chance to win a hamper
This workshop presented by SciTech is eggs-actly what you need! pack in our biannual draw. Riza Barel and her son Aaron were the
After a reading of the classic Dr Seuss’s Horton Hatches the Egg, lucky recipients in our final Christmas Story Time Jets Draw for 2018,
use a combination of strategy, skill (and just a little luck!) to engineer winning the wonderful hamper full of toys and books. Join us for a
the perfect nest and keep your falling egg from cracking. chance to win.
This is a free ticketed event. To book, visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au/
librarykidsevents
MUSEUM
EXHIBITION
FROM HOODOO GURUS TO REDCLIFFE
BLUES: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH
BELMONT’S PAST
February - April 2019
This Valentine’s Day celebrate a groovy kind of love for music
history! Check out some beautiful vintage musical instruments,
spin a gramophone, or fill in a dance card and discover more
about the performers, singers and shakers who graced the homes,
halls and pubs of the Belmont area.
Did you know Australian Music Hall of Famer Dave Faulkner was a
Belmont boy? Or that Redcliffe Hall, site of many dances and balls,
mysteriously burned down after a party in the 1940s?
Visit the Belmont Museum from February to April to discover
more and share some of your own music loving memories!
If you require further information regarding Library events or would like to make a booking for Library
events please contact the Library on 9477 7150 or visit the Library at 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale.
Click on the Library’s quicklink at www.belmont.wa.gov.au for further details about activities and dates.
13PARKS & ENVIRONMENT
DECLINING CALLISTEMON REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT
Since 2016 the City has been aware of a concerning trend in tree In an assessment, approximately 200 Callistemon trees have been
health decline around our suburbs. Due to the number of trees, identified as either dead or in severe decline requiring removal in
the majority of which are in the genus Callistemon (bottlebrush), a 2018/19. The removal program for declining street trees started
plant pathologist was engaged to investigate the likely cause. in May 2018 with the majority of replacement plantings to occur
between May and September 2019 (tree availability dependent).
The investigation found no pests, diseases or obvious
environmental factors were responsible and concluded that these If you have concerns over the health of a City tree please contact
street trees have now likely reached the end of their natural life. the City’s Parks and Environment Department on 9477 7257.
HEALTHY BIRD
GETS THE WORM
COMPETITION
WINNERS
Congratulations to the two winners of the City of
Belmont’s ‘Healthy Bird Gets the Worm’ poster
competition for primary students. The competition
was developed in partnership with EMRC’s Bush
Skills 4 Youth and Healthy Wildlife, Healthy Lives
and included categories for Pre- primary to Year 2,
and Year 3 - Year 6.
The winning posters (pictured) have been installed Category Pre-Primary to Year 2: Category Years 3-6:
in the noticeboards at Tomato Lake, and aim to Getting to know our local birds Tell us why not to feed our birds
help our community recognise our native birds
and understand the problems that come from Winner: Yusra, Australian Winner: Nicole, Cloverdale
feeding them. Islamic College “Magpie and her babies” Primary School
IMMUNISATION CLINICS
The City of Belmont holds FREE immunisation to all children For information about your child’s immunisation status, contact
from six weeks to four years of age. Vaccinations are given in Medicare’s Immunisation Register on 1 800 653 809 or refer
accordance with the current National Schedule. to the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register page at
www.humanservices.gov.au.
Time: 9:30am - 11:45am
To make an appointment, please contact the Immunisation
Day: Thursday
Booking Hotline on 6151 1308.
2019 Dates: 14 & 28 February, 14 & 28 March, 11 April,
For more information and enquiries, contact Council’s Health
9 & 23 May, 13 & 27 June, 11 & 25 July, 8 & 22 August, 12 &
Section on 9477 7439.
26 September, 10 & 24 October, 14 & 28 November, 12 December
14COMMUNITY SAFETY
AND CRIME PREVENTION
GRAFFITI COMMUNITY
ACTION DAY SIGNAL HILL
The City of Belmont held another Graffiti Program community with paint brushes 1200sq metres of corrugated fibro and
action day in October last year. other style fencing. In total 225lts of paint was used.
The target area this time was the large area of fencing surrounding Positive comments were received from nearby residents
the Signal Hill Bushland. Signal Hill Bushland stretches all the as the finished result was outstanding.
way from Alexander Road to Chester Street and across to A big thank you to Inspirations Paint City 3D and Dulux
Belgravia Street. Australia for once again donating paint and materials.
The City again thanks our hard working volunteers from the The City of Belmont provided a sausage sizzle and refreshments
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. to say thank you to our volunteers for their hard work and
Approximately 90 volunteers were involved on the day, making for a job well done.
this event once again successful. The workers painted by hand
CELEBRATING BELMONT
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with #celebratebelmont or any of our special feature hashtags throughout the year.
To feature in the next edition hashtag your snaps with #celebratebelmont or KidzFest shots with #KidzFest
The best shots will be shared in this Celebrating Belmont feature of the Belmont Bulletin.
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OPPORTUNITY CARD
For the current list of offers at local businesses,
visit the City of Belmont website belmont.wa.gov.au
15JOIN US AT THE
CITY OF BELMONT’S
KIDZ FEST 2019!
Saturday, 16 February 2019,
11am to 5pm
at Garvey Park, Ascot
FREE EVENT
A FESTIVAL TO EXCITE EVERY KID’S
IMAGINATION WITH A SPECTACULAR LINE
UP OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, WORKSHOPS,
HAVE-A-GO SPORTS, JUNIOR SPORTS EXPO,
CUDDLY ANIMALS, GAMES, RIDES AND MUCH MORE!
Food and refreshments available
for purchase.
For more information, visit
www.belmont.wa.gov.au or phone
9477 7248.
This smoke and alcohol free event is
proudly brought to you by the City of
Belmont – the City of Opportunity.
TravelSmart – why not cycle, walk @BelmontCouncil
or take public transport?
Thank you to our event sponsors.
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