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of Kwinana
Spring 2020
INSIDE
Introducing
New CEO
Planning
Exemptions
What’s On
And much
more!
Cover photo: Visit
kwinana.wa.gov.au/shoplocal
for more information.
Mayor’s Message
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Spirit, the Some of you may be aware that the owner of
first issue the City has released since the COVID-19 Lot 123 Mortimer Road Casuarina is looking to
pandemic first hit our shores earlier this year. develop approximately half of the 45-hectare
ecologically unique and diverse site for housing
It seems like such a long time ago that we hosted almost construction. The City opposes this proposal on
10,000 visitors on Calista Oval for the Annual Alcoa environmental grounds and we are advocating
Children’s Festival. Shortly after hosting this event, the reservation of the site for conservation purposes.
City went into lockdown along with the rest of Australia.
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently
It is my hope that we will be able to host another undertaking a detailed investigation of any
highly successful, family-oriented event with the environmental impacts at the site and the public
support of Alcoa in early 2021. Sadly, however, will have a two-week period in which to comment
the City will not be in a position to host its end on its findings. I encourage you to take the time
of year concert in 2020, due to a combination of to have your say when the report is released.
budget constraints and current uncertainty in
event management protocols across the globe. When I reflect back over the last six months, and the
changes that we have all had to make, and indeed
In April 2020, Council voted to ensure a zero increase continue to do so, I am sure you would agree that there
in rates revenue for 2020/21, in light of the challenges is no better place to be than Western Australia at this
presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This posed quite time. The Kwinana community values, for many, of
a challenge, given that we cannot rely on cash reserves being good neighbours and good citizens during this
or borrow to implement the programs and services that time has certainly assisted us through the isolation
are vital to residents and businesses in our community. period and now set us in good stead to assist through
the challenges that may lay ahead. I wish you all good
As a City, we are acutely aware that many Kwinana
health and happiness over the coming months.
families, along with the rest of WA, are doing it tough
at the moment and we are very open to supporting Carol Adams OAM
households via payment plans and through our Mayor of Kwinana
recently released hardship policy. Please contact the
City on 9439 0200 to discuss these issues in depth.
Keep your eyes peeled for the chance to
have your say about the future of Kwinana.
Mayor Carol Adams at the Alcoa Children’s Festival 2020
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Introducing Wayne Jack,
Incoming CEO
Incoming CEO Wayne Jack commenced In his short time as CEO, Wayne
his role with the City in April 2020. says he has been very impressed by
Wayne has an impressive list of the natural beauty of the City, the
credentials, including a long legacy opportunities that exist within the area
in local government, with his most and with the resounding community
recent position being Chief Executive spirit and resilience of the Kwinana
Officer at Napier City Council (NZ). community, especially in the face of
the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Your rates
are due
We understand that some rate payers may be
suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19
pandemic. If you are experiencing hardship,
contact us to find out how we can help you.
ABOUT YOUR RATES
Want to know more about rates?
See our rates FAQ www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/ratesfaq
Kwinana Community Fund
The City of Kwinana thanks its long-term
Community Fund contributors – the Kwinana Branch
of Bendigo Bank and the Kwinana Community
Chest. The Community Fund program has supported
a wide variety of grassroots community programs
and activities, offering grants of up to $5,000 to
eligible applicants.
In the past three years, the Fund has supported
67 projects across 50 groups with over
$176,000 distributed into the community.
More details regarding the Kwinana
Community Fund for 2020/21 will be
released to the community shortly – keep
an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
Pictured (Left to right): Ashley Blower, Branch Manager, Kwinana Community Bank® Branch of Bendigo Bank, Carol Adams,
Kwinana Mayor and John Iriks, Chairman, Kwinana Community Financial Services Ltd, Kwinana Community Bank® Project
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Protect Yourself
Against Mosquito Bites
With the onset of warmer weather, Spring is the
perfect time of the year to enjoy the outdoors.
Remember to take precautions against mosquito
bites, as we expect an increased in mosquito
activity during this time of the year.
• Cover Up – wear long, loose-fitting, light-coloured
clothing, covering as much of the body as you can.
• Repel – when you are outdoors and
mosquitoes are present, apply insect
repellent containing DEET (Diethyltoluamide)
or Picaridin evenly to exposed skin.
At home, you can also help to stop mosquitoes
breeding by cleaning up in the following ways:
• Empty out or discard containers and
rubbish that may hold water.
• Keep swimming pools well chlorinated,
filtered and free of dead leaves.
• Clean out roof gutters to prevent
water from pooling.
The City of Kwinana implements a mosquito
management program in partnership with
the City of Cockburn, to manage mosquito
populations through regular monitoring and
treatments at potential breeding sites.
Fire Notice
Prepare yourself this bushfire season by walking
around your property and assessing potential risks.
Look for items likely to burn or areas where embers
could start a fire (e.g. gutters).
Look out for this year’s Fire Notice; this notice includes
information to ensure that you as the owner or occupier
of the property understand your legal obligations.
It is extremely important that you comply with
the Fire Notice requirements. In doing so, you
will avoid penalties, but more importantly,
you’ll protect your home, your family and your
neighbours from the threat of a bushfire.
For further information on the Fire Notice,
visit the City’s website
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/fires or
contact City Assist on 9439 0200.
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Your Pool, Your
Responsibility
Temporary swimming pools offer a convenient and
affordable way to keep cool in the summer. But did
you know that, like any permanent pool, you are
required to fence them?
Under the Building Act 2011, a building permit is
required for all swimming pools and outdoor spas. This
includes inflatable and/or portable above-ground pools.
If you’re planning on using or buying a portable pool The City of Kwinana is required to undertake an
over the warmer months, remember to contact the inspection once every four years to confirm the safety
City to discuss your options. Many parents may not be barrier is intact and compliant. The City has engaged
aware of the legal requirement in WA to fence a pool Royal Life Saving Society of Western Australia (RLSSWA)
deeper than 30cm, which includes portable pools. to conduct these inspections on our behalf. Their
experienced team of assessors will be able to assist
All owners and/or occupiers who have a swimming pool owners in meeting their compliance obligations.
pool or spa on their property are required
by law to provide and maintain a compliant When RLSSWA contact you to inspect your pool
safety barrier around the pool or spa. barrier, please allow them access to your property.
Planning Exemptions in
Response to COVID-19
The WA Minister for Planning has issued a notice • businesses seeking to adapt by changing
overriding the requirements of Local Planning their current approved use;
Schemes in response to the current State of
• restaurants and cafes required to sell takeaway
Emergency. The exemptions are intended to remove
in contravention of current planning conditions;
barriers within the planning system to ensure
flexible and speedy responses to the changing crisis • people operating their businesses
environment, support business and guarantee the from residential zones;
provision of essential community services.
• parking commercial vehicles on
This may mean that if you are making adaptations residential properties;
to your business or installing infrastructure or • a blanket two-year extension for all
facilities in response to the COVID-19 crisis, that current development approvals;
your proposal may temporarily be exempt from
requiring planning approval. These exemptions apply • businesses needing to change signs; and
to planning requirements only and approvals under • temporary workers accommodation.
Building and Health legislation will still apply.
More information is available on the City’s website
The exemptions include: and each proposal should be confirmed with the City
of Kwinana prior to commencing. Exemptions expire
• medical or health-related facilities required with the end of the State of Emergency Declaration.
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; This means that the exemptions are not permanent
• truck and logistic companies needing to and approvals and/or compliance with conditions
deliver goods but currently with restricted will be required upon the expiry of the Declaration.
loading and unloading times;
If you want to speak to someone about
the exemptions, then please contact the
City’s Planning Team on 9439 0200.
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Responsible Pet Ownership
Pet registration renewals are coming up!
Look out for your notice in the mail. Pay online
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au or come in and see our
Customer Service Team.
Please remember prior to registering your pet, dogs
must be microchipped and cats over the age of six
months are required to be sterilised and microchipped.
For more information call the City’s
Customer Service Team on 9439 0200 or
email customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
Did you know?
Did you know that we have Community Safety Packs information on property marking, UV marking
available for all community residents? These packs pens, registering your bike, getting to know your
are free and available from all of our community neighbours and a whole host of other resources.
centres or by calling 9439 0258. Packs include
Kwinana Loop Trail signage
upgrades
The Kwinana Loop Trail offers a unique opportunity
to take in some of Kwinana’s best views, while
experiencing the beauty of the City’s natural coastal
bushland. The hills and twists of the Loop Trail make
for an exciting ride, a peaceful leisurely walk, and
the perfect route for cross-country fitness training.
With support from Lotterywest, the City undertook
a new signage and rest stop project on the 21km
trail, which was completed in August 2020.
The project involved working with the Aboriginal
Community to develop twelve signs that reflected
Country, culture and both recent and ancient history.
It also included installation of more wayfinding signs,
two rest stops and new trail head map signs.
Cheryl Martin was selected as the artist that would
create an art piece for new maps, online resources
and to be developed into metal work for one of the
rest stops near Chalk Hill. Her colourful painting
‘Yebindjarup bydias calyute and noona in their
boojer’ pictures the colours and culture of the
land on which Kwinana and the Loop Trail sits.
New maps are now available from the
City’s community centres so why not take
some time to go and love the loop?
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Moorditj Kulungar MyTime
Playgroup at Bright Futures
Children’s Services
The Moorditj Kulungar MyTime Playgroup, held on
the beautiful grounds of Bright Futures Children’s
Services, is a safe and welcoming place for local
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with
young children.
The program aims to give children a good
start in life through improved early childhood
development, childcare, education and school
readiness. Planned around children’s needs and
interests, it can also assist in the development
of children’s literacy and numeracy skills.
Support is available to parents in the form of:
• Assistance in transitioning into education, training
and job opportunities when children go to school;
• Help with enrolment at local schools; and
• Access to other community based agencies,
such as the EarBus Foundation for ear
screenings, counselling services through
Yorgum and local employment agencies.
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
family with young children, or do you know another
family in the community who might like to join us? For more information, call our
Sessions run on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 12pm MyTime Coordinator Fran on
during school terms only. Morning tea provided. 9236 4120 or 0428 208 196.
Snake
Awareness
Spring is the season to be snake aware. Snakes are
active now after a lengthy hibernation, so when
you’re walking around our parks, reserves, even
near beaches or lakes, take care, ensure that you are
wearing appropriate footwear and watch your step.
If you come across a snake; stop, don’t move, and let
the snake slither by or back slowly away from the snake.
If you find a snake on your property
call the Wildcare helpline on 9474 9055
or contact a pest control business.
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The City is happy to announce that all grant
programs have now moved to the online program
Smarty Grants.
This program will make it easier to apply for
Smarty Grants
funding from the City of Kwinana.
Stay up to date at
kwinana.smartygrants.com.au
Storytime Inspires Local
Child to Write
Local seven-year-old Shayaan has been writing his The Cooking Show
own short stories. Shayaan told us:
By Shayaan Rahman
“I used to go to Storytime at library, now I can
share my story to Storytime. I will keep writing A long time ago there was a family. The family
story and maybe one day I will publish a book”. had a mum, a dad, a boy and a girl. One day
they decided to do a cooking show.
Dad said, “I will make thin yummy bread.”
The mum said, “I will make very yummy tom yum soup.”
The boy said that he will make some noodles and
the girl said she will make some ice cream.
Ready, set and GO! They were cooking faster and faster.
Except the boy. Because he didn’t want to mess it up.
At the end of the cooking show
everybody tested their food.
“EWWW!” said everyone except the boy.
He said, “WOOW! It tastes AMAZING.”
So everybody tested the boy’s noodles
and said “Oh, it’s yummy!”
So he had tried the best and won the trophy.
THE END
Library Update
Every year, hundreds of new Australian children’s her boyfriend. But when Laney disappears one night,
books are nominated for the Children’s Book Council Stacey can’t believe she’s just run off without telling
of Australia Book of the Year Award. You can borrow her. It’s hard for Stacey to know what’s real and what’s
all of this year’s nominees from the Kwinana Public imagined and even harder to know who to trust. All
Library – here are a few highlights of titles that have she knows for sure is that Laney needs her help.
made the Shortlist:
The Glimme by Emily Rodda (ages 7-12)
From the creator of Deltora Quest comes a new,
Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller (for ages 13-18) spectacular fantasy adventure. Finn’s life in the village
of Witchant is hard. Only his drawings of the wild
Stacey and Laney are twins and yet they’re as different coastline, with its dragon-shaped clouds and headlands
as the sun and the moon. Stacey works hard at school, that look like giants, make him happy. Soon he is
determined to get out of their small town. Laney going to slip through the veil between worlds and
skips school and sneaks out of the house to meet plunge into the wonders and perils of The Glimme.
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What’s On in Kwinana?
Grow it Local Wildflower Photography
Do you grow your own fruits and vegetables? Why
Workshop
not join the Grow it Local initiative! A celebration of Learn the art of taking beautiful photos of wildflowers
backyard, balcony, community and windowsill farmers in a fun walkabout tour. Perfect for beginners, improve
across the country. your photography skills and learn about your camera’s
functions to take better photos with the guidance
Grow It Local encourages you to start sharing, growing of professional landscape photographer Cyrus from
and eating locally grown foods. Swap and share tips, Lighthouse Photography.
tricks, recipes and produce with your local Kwinana
grow community. Sunday 20 September
If you aren’t already, start growing your own produce 10am to 11.30am
and put your patch on the map! www.growitlocal.com
Sandringham Park, Nottingham Parkway,
Orelia
Wildflower Walk – Bookings are essential – phone 9439 0401 to secure
your place.
Watercolours and Wildflowers
Guided by members of the Murdoch branch of the
Wildflower Society, it is a great time of the year to get
Nightstalk
outside and check out local wildflowers. Get a bit of This guided tour will take you through the reserve to
exercise walking through the Rotary Wildflower Reserve discover the local wildlife.
in Orelia.
Saturday 26 September
Our featured local artist Jane Li will be there on the day
6.15pm to 8.30pm
painting a beautiful watercolour piece inspired by local
wildflowers. Meet at Belgravia Dampland Reserve,
Price Parkway
Sunday 13 September
Bookings are essential – phone 9439 0401 to secure
10am to 12.30pm your place.
Sandringham Park, Nottingham Parkway,
Orelia (starting point), a loop walk. Garage Sale Trail
Host a sale or shop the trail at the nation’s biggest
garage sale! Garage Sale Trail is one big weekend of
garage sales that’s happening right across Australia.
Clean out your closets, garage and sheds, sort out what
you don’t use anymore and sell it at your very own
garage sale or head along to sales in your area and see
what you can pick up!
Join the City and reduce, reuse and recycle more than
ever before. Register online at www.garagesaletrail.
com.au.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 November, 2020
Bat vs Poss by Alexa Moses (ages 3-6) The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly
Animals by Sami Bayly (ages 7-12)
Meek the possum and her sisters three are happy
living in the sprawling paperbark tree – until the day Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world
Squabbles the bat moves in and demands everyone of ugly animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal
else move OUT. Will Meek be able to get rid of kingdom’s most unusual and beauty-challenged
Squabbles, or is there a way for everyone to get along? species. It’s time for ugly animals to shine! With more
than 60 ugly animals to explore, this compendium
of the unusual celebrates the beauty in ‘ugliness’.
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What’s on at Kwinana
Kwinana Recquatic offers Studio 2
a unique 4 Zone Fitness Studio 2 offers a wide range of Les Mills classes along
with dedicated yoga classes. These classes are available
Centre: seven days a week, and with our amazing instructors,
we are sure you will find all you need in this space.
Lower Gymnasium
Our gymnasium has an extensive range of cable
machines, dumbbells and free weights. With an
enthusiastic gym instructor on deck to assist you
should you need it. Along with our latest addition
to the centre the ROMWOD room, the Kwinana
Recquatic ROMWOD room, is a dedicated recovery
space in located on our lower gymnasium.
ROMWOD stands for Range of Motion Workout
of the Day. It is an application that provides daily
videos designed to increase range of motion,
optimise athletic performance, and promote
healing, recovery, and longevity.
For more information, see our friendly gym staff.
Functional Training Studio
When it comes to functional training the
Recquatic centre is the place to be, with our wide
range of functional training classes including
BoxFit, Spin, Power Hour and our very own
RSC drop in sessions. So whether it’s a group
based class you’re after or solo session, we
have all your functional needs covered.
Cardio Room
If it is all things cardio you are after then our
separate cardio studio is for you. Our cardio
room is the perfect space to get in the zone
and sweat it out, and with the addition of
Aqua Aerobics
crowdDj it takes the space to the next level. Kwinana Recquatic has a committed Aqua
Aerobics timetable, so if you’re after something
unique, look no further. Our incredible instructors
are devoted and passionate about delivering
a quality service to our members, and with
classes such as Aqua Ai Chi and Aqua Fit you’re
guaranteed to have a great time in the pool.
crowdDJ
Have you ever wanted to hear your favourite
song while you’re working out? Well now
you can with the addition of crowdDJ.
crowdDJ lets you pick your favourite music
via the free crowdDJ mobile app or interactive
in-venue kiosk. With Spotify integration,
you can pick songs from your own playlists
that match the Recquatic’s soundtrack.
10 | Spirit of Kwinana | www.kwinana.wa.gov.auRecquatic?
Recquatic Memberships Kwinana Swim School
Premium Recquatic Kwinana Recquatic’s Kwinana Swim School provides
swimming lessons for children aged 3 months
Suitable for members looking to use both gym and through to adults. Classes run mornings and
aquatic services at the Recquatic. This premium afternoons during the school term for 30 minutes,
membership costs $41.00 per fortnight and once a week. All our swimming instructors are
includes all fitness, and aquatic services. Premium experienced and fully qualified, and aim to get
Recquatic members receive complimentary the best swimming potential out of your child,
crèche admission, and 15% discount on casual while teaching them an important life skill.
sports stadium bookings. Premium Recquatic
membership can be paid upfront for 12 months. Holiday swim programs are also available,
Concession rates are available for both direct allowing for an intensive format that
debit and upfront membership registrations. A reinforces techniques and builds on skills.
FIFO 12 month upfront option is also available.
Term 4 commences Monday 12 October
Standard Fitness 2020. $144 (10 week term)
Suitable for members seeking a gym membership, Current Participant enrolments from
or group fitness access, and are not interested Monday 21 September 2020
in using the aquatic services unless attending an
New Participant enrolments from
aqua group fitness class. This membership costs
Tuesday 29 September 2020
$32.00 per fortnight and includes unrestricted
and unlimited access to all Gym Studios (Gym,
Functional Studio, Cardio Studio, ROMWOD
Studio), all Group Fitness classes (including Sports Stadium Hire
Aqua Group Fitness), a complimentary fitness
assessment and exercise program is also included. If you are looking for something different to do this
Standard Fitness members will receive a 25% weekend, or needing an alternative place to train
discount on crèche admissions. Standard Fitness look no further than the Recquatic’s Sports Stadium.
membership can be paid upfront for 12 months. Whether you want to enjoy a social game
Concession rates are available for both direct with friends, or seek a venue to assist with
debit and upfront membership registrations. your team training requirements – the
Recquatic stadium is the place to be!
Standard Aquatics
Bookings are essential, please email recquatic@
Suitable for members who frequently swim, or
kwinana.wa.gov.au for all court hire requests,
attend aquatic group fitness classes, and are not
costs and availability and a friendly team member
interested in any dry programming at the Recquatic.
will be in contact with you to confirm your booking.
This membership costs $32.00 per fortnight and
includes unlimited and unrestricted access to
the 25m Pool, Leisure Pool, and for members
over 16 years, access to our Hydrotherapy Pool Adult Team Sports
(during public hours), Spa, Steam Room, and
Aqua Group Fitness Classes. Standard Aquatic Are you looking to get active, but want to have fun
members will receive a 25% discount on crèche and be social at the same time? Why not nominate
admissions. Standard Aquatic membership can a team for one of our social sports competitions?
be paid upfront for 12 months. Concession, Monday evening mixed 5-a-side soccer
and junior rates are available for both direct
Tuesday evening mixed 5-a-side netball
debit and upfront membership registrations.
Wednesday evening ladies 7-a-side netball
We look forward to welcoming you to Friday morning ladies 7-a-side netball
the Centre and have you experience all
that Kwinana Recquatic offers.
For further information please contact
Please feel free to contact the Centre should you Donna on 9236 4700 or
need any further information, donna.howatson@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
9236 4700 or recquatic@kwinana.wa.gov.au
Spring 2020 | 11Waste Collection Information
Upcoming Waste Collections
Bulk
Greenwaste Waste and
Area
2020 Whitegoods/
Metals 2020
1 Put out waste 22-23 Aug 19-20 Sep
Pick up commences 24 Aug 21 Sep
2 Put out waste 29-30 Aug 3-4 Oct
Pick up commences 31 Aug 5 Oct
3 Put out waste 5-6 Sept 17-18 Oct
Pick up commences 7 Sept 19 Oct
Allow five to ten working days for collection.
Bulk waste and whitegoods/metal collections also
include e-waste and mattresses provided they have
been separated on the verge for resource recovery.
If your bulk or greenwaste has not been collected in the
designated time please call 1300 867 166 for assistance.
Putting the Right Thing in the Right Bin
The City recently conducted an audit on
waste and recycle bin contents in Kwinana to
ensure the right items are being recycled.
The audited recycling bins had over twenty per cent
contamination from non-recyclable items being
placed in them, which is much higher than average.
Please make sure you put the right thing in the right bin.
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