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Belmont Bulletin
Issue 2, March 2021 BELMONT.WA.GOV.AU
Belmont Hub to
Celebrate Six Months
Since Opening in April
Perth Airport City of Belmont Business Directory
Sponsor Art Awards WA Oaks Day Shop Local
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Your City of Belmont Mayor’s Message
Councillors Welcome to another edition of the Belmont Bulletin.
EAST WARD:
The start of the year has proven a challenge for many of us
Cr Phil Marks (Mayor) as a result of the five day lockdown in February.
P: 9277 4919
M: 0417 998 229 I am pleased to say that the City quickly reactivated its
E: crmarks@belmont.wa.gov.au Belmont Community Care Team and got to work on ways
(Term expires 21 October 2023) to assist people in need in our community.
A: 4 /12 Tanunda Drive, Rivervale 6103
As a result, more than 280 residents were delivered City of I am pleased to report that Ruth Faulkner Library in
Cr Phil Marks was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 1999. He was elected Mayor in
2011 and his term expires on 21 October 2023. Cr Phil Marks is a member of the following Belmont face masks and a further 1400 masks were provided Belmont Hub has also been shortlisted for the Australian
committees/groups:
to a range of community organisations and service providers. Library Design Awards 2021 in the public library category.
• Aboriginal Advisory Group • M
etro Central Joint • S tanding Committee
Development Assessment (Community Vision) We are grateful to Belmont-based business Amazon for their
• Belmont Trust
Panel (JDAP) There are several community events to look forward
• B
elmont Retirement • S tanding Committee donation of masks to assist in some of these deliveries.
Villages Board of • P
erth Airports
Municipalities
(Environmental) to including Harmonise Cultural Festival on 20 March,
Management (Inc) • Swan River Trust
• Executive Committee
Group Inc (PAMG)
• W
A Local Government Through the extension of the City’s long standing City of Belmont WA Oaks Day on Saturday, 27 March
• Public Art Advisory Panel Association East
Community Contribution Fund, the City has included a and The Imaginarium which returns in April.
• S tanding Committee Metropolitan Zone SOUTH WARD:
(Audit and Risk) special COVID stream to the current round.
Cr Jenny Davis As you will read in this edition of the Bulletin, there is
Cr Margie Bass
P: 9478 1352 Funding up to $5000 is available for not-for-profit organisations also a wide variety of City run workshops, groups and
P: 9277 9504
M: 0413 579 390 to support projects responding to the impact of the COVID-19 other information sessions on offer take part in.
M: 0423 768 760
E: crdavis@belmont.wa.gov.au pandemic in the community or to help deal with further
E: crbass@belmont.wa.gov.au Remember the best way to keep up to date with all the
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
(Term expires 21 October 2023) outbreaks. Applications close on Wednesday, 31 March.
A: 3 82 Belmont Avenue, Kewdale WA 6105 latest information from the City is via our website and
A: 7 7 Keymer Street, Belmont 6104
These are tangible ways the City can offer support to those our social media channels including Facebook and Twitter.
Cr Margie Bass was first elected to the City of Belmont Council in 1996 and served Cr Jenny Davis was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017. Her term expires on
until 2007. She was re-elected in 2011 and her term expires on 21 October 2023. 16 October 2021. Cr Jenny Davis is a member of the following committees/groups: community members and organisations who require extra
Cr Margie Bass is a member of the following committees/groups: I hope you enjoy this informative edition of the
• A
ccess and Inclusion • Executive Committee • S tanding Committee assistance, and I am pleased we are in a position to help.
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Audit and Risk) Advisory Group • Public Art Advisory Panel (Audit and Risk) Belmont Bulletin
• Belmont Trust
In April it will be six months since Belmont Hub –
Cr Phil Marks
Cr Janet Powell our incredible community centre – opened its doors.
Cr Bernie Ryan Mayor
M: 0418 941 328 P: 9277 3915 Belmont Hub continues to receive positive feedback from
E: c rryan@belmont.wa.gov.au M: 0407 277 391 the community who visit and use the building.
(Term expires 16 October 2021) E: crpowell@belmont.wa.gov.au
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
A: 4 4 Lyall Street, Redcliffe 6104
A: 6 2 Treave Street, Cloverdale 6105
Cr Bernie Ryan was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013. His term expires on
16 October, 2021. Cr Bernie Ryan is a member of the following committees/groups:
• A
irport Consultative Environment
and Sustainability Group
• S tanding Committee (Environmental)
Cr Janet Powell was elected to the City of Belmont council in 2001. Her term expires on
16 October, 2021. Cr Janet Powell is a member of the following committees/groups:
• Age Friendly Advisory • C
ultural Diversity • Executive Committee
Perth Airport to Sponsor Art Awards
• W
A Local Government Association
City of Belmont Art Awards Return for 2021
Group Advisory Group • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust East Metropolitan Zone
• Belmont Trust • E astern Metropolitan (Community Vision)
• Standing Committee (Community Vision)
Regional Council
The City of Belmont is pleased to announce that Perth Airport will
WEST WARD: be the Premier Partner for the City of Belmont Art Awards in 2021.
Cr Steve Wolff
Cr George Sekulla JP The Awards will provide an opportunity for up to 300 Western
M: 0401 822 553
(Deputy Mayor)
E: crwolff@belmont.wa.gov.au Australian based artists to showcase their art as part of a free
M: 0431 963 660 (Term expires 21 October 2023) two week public exhibition.
E: crsekulla@belmont.wa.gov.au A: 244 Surrey Road, Kewdale 6105
(Term expires 16 October 2021) A judging panel will select the winners for each award inclusive
A: P
O Box 1010 Cloverdale WA 6985 Cr Steve Wolff was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2007. His term expires on of a $10,000 acquisitive award, sponsored by Perth Airport.
21 October 2023. Cr Steve Wolff is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr George Sekulla was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017 and elected as
Deputy Mayor in 2019. His term expires on 16 October 2021. Cr George Sekulla is a
• Belmont Trust • Executive Committee All entries are to be directed through the City’s website and
member of the following committees/groups: • E ast Metropolitan
Regional Council
• S tanding Committee
(Environmental)
will be accepted from Monday, 1 March 2021 through to Friday,
• Aboriginal Advisory Group • Executive Committee • W
A Local Government
Association East
30 April 2021.
• B
elmont Sister City • Standing Committee
Association (Inc) (Audit and Risk) Metropolitan Zone
Cr Robert Rossi JP A public information session for the Art Awards will be held
• Belmont Trust
M: 0408 693 584 at The Glasshouse, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale from 10am
Cr Lauren Cayoun
E: crrossi@belmont.wa.gov.au to 11am on Wednesday, 10 March 2021.
P: 9361 0719 (Term expires 21 October 2023)
M: 0416 380 633 A: 9 Wheatley Street, Kewdale 6105 For more information contact the City’s Placemaking team by
E: crcayoun@belmont.wa.gov.au email placemaking@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7409.
(Term expires 16 October 2021) Cr Robert Rossi was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2003. His term expires on
A: 2 9 Surrey Road, Rivervale 6103
21 October 2023. Cr Robert Rossi is a member of the following committees/groups: The Art Awards exhibition will be held at The Glasshouse CITY OF BELMONT
• Belmont Trust
• B
elmont Museum
• M
etro Central Joint
Development
• W
A Local Government
Association Member
(the City’s former Library building) at 215 Wright Street,
Cloverdale in June 2021.
ART
AWARDS
Cr Lauren Cayoun was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013. Her term expires Assessment Panel (JDAP) – National Trust of WA
on 16 October 2021. Cr Lauren Cayoun is a member of the following committees/groups: Advisory Group
• B
elmont Retirement • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Environmental) (Community Vision)
Villages Board of
Management (Inc)
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Caring For Our Community
City Supplies Masks
In response to the State Government COVID-19 five day lockdown in January, the City
of Belmont reactivated its Belmont Community Care Team.
During this time the City relaunched the Belmont Community Care Hotline 9477 7148,
and delivered packages containing City of Belmont face masks and information on the
Belmont Community Care Hotline to more than 280 residents.
A further 1,400 masks were also delivered to a range of community organisations
and service providers.
City of Belmont WA Oaks
Raceday and Family Day
Enjoy a family day at the races on Saturday, 27 March at Ascot Racecourse
with free entry for City of Belmont residents at the City of Belmont WA
City of Belmont Local Heritage List -
Oaks Raceday
There’s something for everyone on the day.
Call for Nominations
The racing industry is an important part of the City and we are proud to The City is currently seeking nominations for places of • Have association with a person
partner with Perth Racing for the benefit of our community. cultural heritage significance to be considered for inclusion on • Be a landscape feature with cultural associations
For free entry, proof of residency is required and can include driver’s licence, the City of Belmont Local Heritage List.
rates notice, utility bill or Opportunity Card. Nominations close 30 March 2021.
The purpose of the Local Heritage List is to identify places
More information about the event is available on the City’s Facebook page within the City that require consideration of heritage values For further information and to nominate a place,
and website. through the planning and development process. visit the City’s website: belmont.wa.gov.au/heritagelist
Places of heritage significance may: If you have any queries, contact the Planning Department
on 9477 7248.
The Imaginarium Workshops • Have played an important role in history
• Demonstrate special architectural style
The Imaginarium returns to the City of Belmont in April this year with an
exciting addition.
Street Trees in the City
In the lead up to the event, a series of free public workshops will take place in
The Glasshouse between 15 March and 15 April to enable the community to
connect and engage with artistic experiences, workshops and masterclasses.
The City of Belmont has a diverse mix of tree species within
Workshop styles to be offered include circus skills, music/singing, comedy
its streetscapes, public open spaces and reserves. All have
and burlesque.
various ecological and environmental benefits and are able to
For the full show schedule or to book a workshop, visit: belmont.wa.gov.au/events flourish in the challenging Perth climate with low rainfall and
dry soils.
The City has identified a selection of approximately 30 species
Getting Ready to Celebrate
of trees suitable for planting in verges and the streetscape.
These species are made up of local native species, Australian
native species and exotic species. Having a diverse range of
Belmont Hub’s Six Month Opening trees is paramount for a resilient Urban Forest.
Belmont Hub continues to receive a positive response from the community who Street trees must be resilient to a range of impacts that may
visit and use the building. occur, such as pruning, root disturbance, soil compaction,
drought and plant pests and diseases. Pyrus Calleryana - Capital Pear
In just the first month of opening, more than 22,655 people visited Belmont Hub.
An example of one of the City’s preferred street tree species
This increased visitation has continued with an average of 4000 people coming These trees make perfect avenue trees or as street trees
is the Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’, otherwise known as the Capital
through the doors every week. where space is confined.
Pear. These tall ornamental pears are perfect for smaller verges
There has also been a significant increase in library membership recorded over and can grow to heights of up to nine meters with a densely The City currently maintains approximately 260 Pyrus
the same time. foliated crown to about 3 metres, providing exceptional calleryana street trees of at least three varieties.
To celebrate our first six months, the first 100 people to sign up for membership summer shade. During autumn their full cover of emerald
For more information visit the City’s website:
to Ruth Faulkner Library from the 1 April will receive a special tote gift bag. green leaves turns a brilliant crimson colour before being shed
belmont.wa.gov.au/trees
T&Cs apply with only one bag per household, City of Belmont residents and new in winter. By spring, these trees become entirely covered in
members only. small white flowers.
To find out more about Belmont Hub, visit: belmont.wa.gov/au/belmonthub
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Council Supports Funds for Upgrade The Artist’s Place –
to Wilson Park Netball Courts Expression of Interest
City of Belmont Councillors unanimously voted at the Local artists – the City would like to hear from you.
23 February, 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting to commit
nearly a million dollars towards upgrading the netball Within the new Belmont Hub is a retail store which
courts at Wilson Park. showcases and sells affordable art and craft sourced
from the Belmont community.
The total estimated cost for the facility upgrade is
$1,539,000 million and involves the removal and The City of Belmont is keen to support its talented local
reconstruction of the existing courts and installation arts community by purchasing their original and unique
of new lighting towers. small art and craft items for the Artist’s Place and is excited
to hear from existing and emerging artists.
“Our commitment follows the City’s successful application to
the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Artists must provide images of completed works, description
The City is now interested in purchasing affordable
Facilities Fund, where we were granted $513,000 towards of works and the selling price per item.
quality items such as:
the cost of the project,” City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil To register your interest in selling handmade items, submit
Marks said. • Textiles • Small drawings • Jewellery expressions of interest to placemaking@belmont.wa.gov.au
“The upgrade to this much loved sporting facility will ensure • Knitted items • Pottery and the City will contact the artist directly.
the community continues to have access to the services and
facilities it needs, while also supporting the Belmont Netball “This is a significant commitment to our youth, and the
Association’s objectives to provide improved infrastructure wellbeing of the City’s residents demonstrating Council’s
for current and new users, in order to increase membership
and participation,” Mayor Marks said.
understanding of the needs of our community. I am looking
forward to seeing the progression of this project.” COVID Funds Boost
“I commend the efforts of the board and members of With the aim of commencing the project in late 2021,
Council’s decision has now approved the inclusion of
to Community
Contribution Fund
Belmont Netball Association who have committed to
contributing $100,000 towards this renewal project as $926,000 in the 2021-2022 Annual Budget for the facility
well,” he said. upgrade.
The City’s Community Contribution Fund Grant is now open
providing local community organisations the opportunity to
On The Roads submit projects for funding up to the value of $5,000 to
benefit the Belmont community.
Belmont Community Growers CCF recipient
For a full list of all upcoming roads, drainage and footpath projects refer to the Roads and Roadworks page of our website New for this round only is an additional COVID-19 stream Zoom Information session
at www.belmont.wa.gov.au/roadworks funding to support projects that seek to respond to the 2pm – 3pm Tuesday, 9 March 2021
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community or to Register your attendance at ccf-online.eventbrite.com.au
Road, Drainage and Footpath Works mitigate against further outbreaks. This funding is available
for registered ACNC not-for-profit organisations. Face to face information session
Location Section Description of Works
City of Belmont - Belmont Hub Civic Centre
Abernethy Road Wright Street to Fulham Street Asphalt overlay Applications and guidelines are available at belmont.wa.gov.au/ccf.
5:30pm – 6:30pm Thursday, 11 March 2021
All applications need to be received by the City by close
Abernethy Road Keane Street to Gabriel Street Asphalt overlay Register your attendance at belmont-ccf.eventbrite.com.au
of business by 5pm Wednesday, 31 March 2021.
Field Avenue Epsom Avenue to Lintonmarc Drive Asphalt overlay
The City will host Community Contribution Fund Information All applicants are required to register their interest to apply
Homewood Street Fulham Street to cul-de-sac Asphalt overlay Sessions which will provide assistance with any queries by contacting the Coordinator Community Development on
Kooyong Road Macey Close to Francisco Street Install new footpath regarding Community Contribution Fund applications. 9477 7442 prior to the close off date.
Importance of Reporting Incidents
The City is committed to improving community safety. The If an incident is reported then a record is created to
Belvidere Street Mural
community is reminded of the importance of reporting all show that something has happened in an area. The Belvidere Street Party was re-introduced in 2020 as part of Let’s
incidents. This can be done in the following ways: Celebrate Festival with live entertainment, activities and market stalls.
For more information about community safety visit:
• F or criminal incidents Police should be contacted on 131 444 belmont.wa.gov.au/crime-prevention Emerging Belmont artist Pia Remund was also commissioned to paint a
(000 in an emergency). City of Belmont Community Watch mural with the public as part of a street activation and community
should not be the first call for criminal incidents however engagement project.
they could be called as back up after Police have been called
to try and catch the offenders on CCTV. They cannot The mural represents community, unity and has given the street a
intervene in a criminal incident. new pop of colours.
• For suspicious activity or unusual behaviour in an area
phone the Community Watch on 1300 655 011.
• For any other information that may assist police please
phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Do You Need Support Seniors Workshops
with Writing Your Resume? The Let’s Talk About series provides you with the opportunity to hear from key speakers and have the time to discuss and ask
questions over a cuppa. The sessions will be held at The Glasshouse (Old Ruth Faulkner Library), 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale.
Whether you have years of experience under your belt or are just joining Older People’s Rights - By Northern Suburbs Stay on Your Feet
the workforce, your chance of landing an interview is much more likely if Community Legal Centre Learn about the important steps you can take to reduce
you have an outstanding resume to show off your education, skills and
experience. While older people enjoy the same universal rights as their risk of slips, trips and falls to help you stay healthy,
everyone else, some rights are particularly relevant to the active and independent.
The City provides free resume writing support weekly on: experience of ageing. Date: Wednesday, 21 April
Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am Date: Tuesday, 20 April Time: 10am – 12noon
Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. Time: 10am – 12noon
To book a spot, contact the City’s Cultural Engagement Officer on Housing – what are the options?
community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or 9477 7453. Advanced Care Planning: Planning your future By Seniors Housing Advisory Centre (Department
for everybody of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety)
By Palliative Care WA This session will detail the range of housing options available
Advance care planning is about your priorities for the future. to seniors and will review the benefits and costs of each
It gives you the opportunity to plan for what you would want option to enable seniors to make an informed decision about
or not want and helps your family too! which type of home may best suit their needs.
Date: Tuesday 20 April Date: Wednesday 21 April
Time: 1pm - 3pm Time: 1pm -3pm
Places are limited, to register contact the City’s Community Development team on community.
development@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7219 by Tuesday, 13 April.
Racism. It Stops With Me
The City of Belmont is one of the most culturally diverse local
government areas within Western Australia. As part of our
Your feedback will assist in identifying ways in which we can
support you and wider Belmont in creating a connected and
Free Transperth Mystery Tour for Seniors
ongoing support of the multicultural community, the City is harmonious community.
Date: Thursday, 22 April Come and join the City of Belmont and Transperth for
proud to be an official supporter of the Australian Human
For further information, contact the City’s Cultural Engagement Time: 9:30am -12:30pm a free interactive public transport tour giving you the
Rights Commission’s ‘Racism. It Stops with Me’ campaign.
Officer at community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or 9477 skills, knowledge and confidence to start using your
Share your thoughts in a quick survey connect.belmont.wa.gov.au/riswm 7453. Where: Meet at The Glasshouse (City’s former Library
local Transperth services.
to help us understand the experiences of our community. building), 215 Wright Street for a brief information
session and morning tea before starting your tour. Places are limited, to register contact the City’s
Community Development team by email
Want to know how to get out and about on Transperth community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
Women’s Multicultural
services but don’t know where to start? or phone 9477 7219 by Thursday 15 April.
Friendship Group
Do you want to make new friends in Belmont? The City of Belmont has Tech Savvy Connect Club
created a safe space for women from multicultural backgrounds. Come
along to share information, stories and the chance to make new friends. Do you have a mobile phone, tablet or computer and want to learn how to
connect online? Join us at Connect Club for face-to-face help and support.
Every Tuesday fortnight in the School Term
At the Connect Club you’ll learn how to:
Date: 10am -11:30am
• Connect with family and friends
Where: Belmont Resource Centre, 39 Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale
• Take and share photos
For more information on joining this group, contact the Cultural Engagement Officers by email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au • Send emails and shop online
or phone 9477 7453. • Learn tips and tricks of how to use your digital device
• Be safe online
• Learn to surf the internet and be confident in using social media
Multicultural Social Groups Date:
Time:
Fortnightly Wednesdays
10am – 12noon
The City has partnered with Umbrella Community Care Please contact the City’s Seniors and Venue: Belmont Resource Centre,
to offer social support groups for seniors (60+) from Disability Engagement Officer by email 39 Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale
Culturally Diverse backgrounds. community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
Numbers are limited. To register your interest, email
or phone 9477 7149 to register your interest.
If you would like the opportunity to make new friends, come community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7219.
along and enjoy more of Belmont and its surrounds.
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Belmont Memory Café
Do you have a friend or family member living with dementia?
SafeWA App and Mandatory COVID-19
Join us at the Memory Café for a coffee, a chat and the chance
to meet new friends and reconnect with old friends.
Registers for Businesses
The City of Belmont has partnered with Alzheimer’s WA and All businesses providing patrons with a digital contact register • commercial buses or vessels that can carry 12 or more
Dome Café to offer the Belmont Memory Café. option need to display a SafeWA QR code, created by the people where different groups of people interact
State Government. This is a free, secure SafeWA Contact • indoor takeaway food and beverage services
A memory café is for people in our community living with Register App for businesses and other venues.
dementia, their friends, family and carers to enjoy a coffee and Time: 10:30am • venues with a COVID event plan (500 patrons or more)
some great conversation. In addition the Mandatory Contact Registers for businesses • certain outdoor events under 500 people and
Location: Dome Café, 237 Knutsford Avenue, Cloverdale has been expanded to include:
Memory Café details (part of the Reading Cinema Complex) • public and private hospitals.
• retail venues
Date: F irst Wednesday of every month. For more information or to register your interest Businesses must also provide an alternative manual method
• retail components of other business where customers are
2021 dates: 7 April, 5 May, 2 June, 7 July, please email the Community Development Team at of contact registration for patrons who are unable or unwilling
physically present (bank branches, post offices and customer
4 August, 1 September, 6 October, community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or to use the SafeWA app.
facing showrooms)
3 November and 1 December. phone 9477 7149.
Save the Date! single event specifically targeted at the over 55’s demographic
Exciting improvements
Have a Go Day – Wednesday, 5 May
Have a Go Day is a Livelighter Event and will be run by the
with many sites across the State. Have a Go Day will be
held at the Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 5 May. at the Belmont Oasis
Seniors Recreation Council of WA. The event is the largest More details to follow!
The Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre has been undergoing exciting improvements
since late 2020.
Step Into Volunteering in 2021 The City is investing more than $1.7 million over the next six months months
to ensure the facility continues to meet our community’s needs.
Date: Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Change rooms currently being refurbished
Time: 11am – 12noon
Venue:
Event Space, Ruth Faulkner Library, Belmont Hub,
213 Wright Street, Cloverdale. Improvement works include:
Step into Volunteering is an introductory session for newcomers to the
Refurbishment of the water treatment and chlorine plantrooms Complete
volunteering experience or for those wishing to find a different volunteering role.
Come along to a free, no obligation session and hear about the diversity and Refurbishment of the sports court toilets and change rooms Complete
scope of opportunities available around the City of Belmont.
Refurbishment of the aquatics toilets, change room and new Changing Places facility February 2021 - May 2021
You’ll find out about:
• The benefits of volunteering Refurbishment of the health club toilets and group fitness room toilets May 2021 - June 2021
• Identifying the skills that you have to contribute
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteering for an organisation Refurbishment of the group fitness room and new adjacent spin room May 2021 – June 2021
• How to find the right volunteer position.
Refurbishment of the café toilets July 2021 – September 2021
To register your attendance, contact the City’s Volunteer Program Officer
on 9477 7448 or email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au.
Shop and Support Local! Fit Neighbourhoods Roadshow
The City of Belmont supports our local businesses and you can too! We are here to support
Fitness is coming to your local neighbourhood soon.
our community and connect you with a range of business services in Belmont for you to shop
and support local. Jump online to the City of Belmont’s Business Directory to find a local Get fit in your local neighbourhood with the Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre delivering
business for the latest available offers at: belmont.wa.gov.au/businessdirectory various outdoor fitness activities to try. Activities include yoga, boxing, seniors silver
Belmont businesses, if you are not yet registered and would like to market and promote your sneakers and more.
products or services to Belmont residents, add yourself on the Belmont Business Directory. Random prize draws and giveaways!
If you know of a business that is not yet registered please encourage them to list themselves Each session will cost $5 with limited spots available.
on the Business Directory. Let’s all show our support for our local businesses!
To ensure you don’t miss out when registrations open, express your interest to:
Further details for this service and for assistance from the City of Belmont contact the Economic recreation@belmont.wa.gov.au
Development Team on email business@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7132.
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Get Active and Join A Local Sporting Club Ruth Faulkner Library
The City of Belmont has a variety of sporting clubs and
groups who offer organised physical activity opportunities
The State Government has recently announced that in 2021,
all eligible children will be able to access two KidSport
at Belmont Hub
for residents. vouchers with the second becoming available from 1 July 2021
(maximum of $150 registration fee per sport). Borrow A Tablet To Use in the Library
Beat the cold and join a club with sports such as netball,
paddling, softball, football (soccer), rugby, judo, gymnastics, For further information about KidSport or for contact If you have a library membership, you can borrow a Hublet tablet to use for free
tennis and Australian Rules football available. details of local sporting clubs, please visit ‘sporting clubs’ while in the library. Our new Android based tablets are pre-loaded with a great
at: belmont.wa.gov.au/sportingclubs selection of apps.
For something more social why not try the recently established
parkrun at Garvey Park, where residents can enjoy a social Use a borrowed tablet to browse the internet, explore back copies of the West
walk or test themselves in a weekly 5km timed run each Australian, research family history with Ancestry, check your email, entertain your
Saturday morning. little one with educational games, stream documentaries, explore the Encyclopaedia
Britannica app, catch up with social media and so much more!
When you return the tablet to the docking station your history and data will
be automatically removed.
Study Help At Your Library
School, TAFE and university have resumed and so has the • Instant one-to-one personal help from subject specialists
pressure of grades and assignments. in real-time via typed chat;
Ruth Faulkner Library is here to help with study spaces, free • Constructive writing feedback in less than 24 hours;
online tutoring from Studiosity and hireable meeting rooms • A database of over 750 practice tests in all core curriculum
for group assignments or group study sessions. subjects with year levels from 7 -12.
Strike Football and Swish Basketball The Library’s online tutoring service offers three different
types of study help.
Access these resources by visiting: belmont.wa.gov.au/elibrary
and click ‘learn more.
Launches at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
What a way to launch BlueFit’s Strike Football and Swish the Belmont Oasis look forward to providing weekly lessons Looking For A Space To Study With Free Wi-Fi?
Basketball program at Belmont Oasis, with more than 200 kids and more clinics in the school holidays.
attending recent holiday clinics. Ruth Faulkner Library in Belmont Hub has a range of study spaces suitable for group
Strike Football and Swish Basketball lessons run on Monday work or private study - all with charging points for your device and free Wi-Fi.
It was great to meet all the amazing kids and their parents. and Thursday afternoons.
Small meeting rooms are bookable for group study sessions or group assignments
The clinics gave Belmont Oasis another platform to inspire For more information check out the following websites: with student and concession friendly rates available.
community activity through sports coaching. Seeing the smiles www.strikefootball.com.au
on both the coaches and kids’ faces throughout the whole day www.swishbasketball.com.au Please note that proof of concession and/or student ID will be required at
was amazing. time of payment. For more information visit the City’s website, email
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre managed by Bluefit, owned libraryandmuseum@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7150.
The variety of ages and skill levels in attendance shows that by City of Belmont is a community driven centre and we’re
there is a lot of interest in kids’ sports in the community and excited to add another service for families in the area.
April Art Attack Gardening on the Cheap
with Peg Davies
Belmont Ballerz Back for 2021 Date: Monday, 5 April to Friday, 16 April 2021
In the lead up to the 2021 City of Belmont Art Awards the Date: Sunday, 18 April 2021
For young people aged 12-16 the City’s Belmont Ballerz program is a great opportunity April School Holiday program is chock full of arty goodness. Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
for them to work on their basketball skills with the talented Perth Redbacks players. Try your hand at pastels, string art, build your own art bot, For adults
art that grows, messy art for toddlers and more. Keep an
Belmont Ballerz will run each Friday until 7 April, 5:30pm at the Belmont Forum Learn how to use what you have to make an instant
eye on the library’s event calendar for details and bookings.
Car Park (in front of Dome Cafe). Bring your friends and drop in to shoot some garden and make small outdoor spaces useful.
hoops with music, munchies and prize giveaways!
If you ever need a rest, make sure to head over to the chill out zone to hang out Check Out Some Chicks at The Library
with the cool team from City of Belmont Youth Services and enjoy food from
Belmont Forum. Date: Wednesday, 7 April to Friday, 16 April 2021
This City of Belmont initiative has been developed thanks to grant funding from It’s so egg-citing! During the April school holidays we will be watching and
Western Australia Police Force and is being delivered in partnership with City of Belmont waiting for baby chickens as we incubate some eggs in the library.
Youth Services,YMCA WA, Belmont Forum, Perth Redbacks and WA Police Force.
Make sure you pop in regularly to watch as fluffy little chicks emerge!
Bookings are essential.
Visit belmont.wa.gov.au/librarymuseumevents
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Belmont Museum at Belmont Hub
Australian Heritage Festival
Date: Sunday, 18 April to Wednesday, 19 May 2021
For 40 years, the National Trust has connected the nation in its celebration of our heritage with the Australian Heritage
Festival. This national program of events has become the country’s largest festival that celebrates built, natural and
cultural heritage. This year is no exception and Belmont Museum is hosting an array of programs and a pop up exhibition
celebrating the diverse culture and heritage of the City of Belmont and Australia more generally around the theme of
Our Heritage, Our Future.
Library and Information Week – Adventures in Space and Time Museums, Time and Technology
Date: Friday, 23 April 2021
Date: Monday, 17 May to Sunday, 23 May 2021 There are also online spaces, where we can interact virtually Time: 5:45pm to 6:45pm
to stay connected at times to each other at times when we
Libraries are definitely places of adventure. People who Join former Executive Director of Fremantle Museums and Collections and Fellow of the Western Australian Museum
need to stay physically distant.
connect with them take a journey, whether it’s in search Dr Ian MacLeod as he explores how science and technology has changed the way we save the past. Dr MacLeod has a
of information, browsing collections, or coming together with There will also be adventures in time, when we revisit the formidable reputation as one of the world’s leading experts in conservation science.
others to learn something new. past at Belmont Museum, connecting with stories and
memories of those who came before us, or imagine the Featuring anecdotes and stories from his 38 year career in museums this is an evening history buffs will not want to miss.
There will be adventures in outer space, as an actual book
future, exploring new ideas for making a better society to
is sent to a space station and is read via live-stream by
live in, creating new knowledge for future generations, and
an astronaut to over a million children in Australia.
making plans for your own personal or professional future. Belmont Museum Guided Tours
And there will be opportunities for exploring spaces in the
So, this Library and Information Week, explore your awesome Date: Mondays, 4pm and Thursdays, 10:30am
new and inspiring locations such as Belmont Hub.
new library and join us on our adventure through space and
For curious people of all ages
Belmont Museum provides interactive tours with passionate
World-building with H.M. Waugh Belmont Interest Group - and knowledgeable volunteer guides to help you explore our
museum collections.
Date: Tuesday, 18 May 2021 Kanyana Comes to Belmont
Take an in-depth look at the City of Belmont’s history and
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Date: Monday, 3 May 2021 discover through behind-the-scenes stories how your new
For adults Time: 2pm to 3pm Museum evolved into the purpose designed and built space
H M Waugh reveals her approach to creating a fictitious For adults it is today. Tours are free, but bookings are essential.
universe as she shares her writing process. Discover tips Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a not-for-profit organisation
and tricks for creating your own science-fiction adventure dedicated to wildlife conservation. Meet some local wildlife and
through space and time. learn how Kanyana volunteers care for the animals in the centre.
Pop Up Exhibits – Technological Heinous History: Behind the Scenes
National Simultaneous Storytime – Give Me Some Space Marvels of the Past Date: Sunday, 11 April 2021
Explore the Library and Museum at Belmont Hub Time: 2pm – 3pm
Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2021
and discover the hidden artefacts that tell the story of For children 8 to 13 years
Time: 10:45am to 11:30am
For children 3 to 7 years technological advancements throughout the history of What do Museum curators really do? How do we preserve items
Belmont. From the latest in medical tech (a bloodletting from the past and display them for view? During this unique
"Una dreams of a life in space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? Will she fleam to draw blood from patients) to 1950s beauty workshop you will learn about being a curator, assisting with
complete her mission to discover life in space? Did she remember to feed the goldfish?" Join your aids (perming machine anyone?) there is a futuristic restoration and preservation of artefacts and creating your
favourite library children’s presenters (and an astronaut from the International Space Station) invention for everyone! very own exhibition for display.
for a storytime that is out of this world.
Time Machines Repaired Belmont Interest Group – Heinous History: Power of Words
While-u-Wait – Author What is a Men’s Shed? Date: Sunday, 9 May 2021
Time: 2pm – 3pm
K.A. Bedford Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
For children 8 to 13 years
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Date: Sunday, 23 May 2021
For adults It is often said that the pen is mightier than the sword and
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm the power of words to shape our history cannot be overstated.
For adults What is a Men’s Shed? Join City of Belmont Community Service
Explore written language throughout the ages and make an ink
Award winner, Brian Carey as he shares how he helped establish
Join Aurealis Award winning science fiction quill to take home with you.
the Belmont Men’s Shed. Discover the variety of ways the
author K.A. Bedford for a discussion on members contribute to our community and create friendships Bookings are essential.
the philosophy and physics of time travel. and a sense of purpose in this rescheduled presentation. Visit belmont.wa.gov.au/librarymuseumevents
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