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Autumn 2021 INSIDE What’s On Living Green Community funding and more! Cover photo: Promotional artwork for the OMG! Fringe Festival 2021
Mayor’s Message Your Youth and Community
Welcome to the
Autumn edition of the
Spirit newsletter and
the community who is having difficulties the please
contact the City of Kwinana because we have trained
officers dedicated to connecting struggling members
Wellbeing Team
our first edition for of our community with support services. You can find
Did you know, the City of Kwinana has dedicated
2021. out more about these important services on page 3.
officers to help connect struggling members of our
Kwinana Youth Services
Well, the year Unfortunately, the rearing of COVID-19’s ugly head community to services that can help? With recent This is the City of Kwinana’s dedicated youth support
certainly started off once again put a pause on our event schedule in times being particularly tough, many community service, providing support to young people between the
a little different to Kwinana. The proposed OMG! Fringe festival was members have struggled and our team is here to ages of 12 to 18 years. Although not a crisis service, staff
how we had hoped. postponed due to uncertainty surrounding the assist people in need. work flexible hours to assist those in need and can meet
After months living pandemic, but fear not! Our event team have quickly with young people at the Zone Youth Space, at home, in
Here’s a breakdown of our Youth and Community
in ‘normality’, things adapted and rescheduled OMG! Fringe to the end of the community or at school.
Wellbeing Team and what services they offer our
quickly escalated at April to allow things to calm down so we’re able to
community. The types of services offered by Kwinana Youth Services
the end of January with enjoy live shows again. You can find out more about
some devastating local this on page 8. And if you did already purchase a ticket include:
fires and of course our to any of the shows, you will have been contacted Community Liaison Officers • information and support to young people;
impromptu lockdown. about rolling this over to the new event dates. • providing young people the opportunity to talk to
(CLOs) people face to face;
Both the fires and the Remember, you can keep up to date with all the
pandemic brought latest news and events by subscribing to the City’s The Community Liaison role focuses on deterring • linking people into services that can assist with their
uncertainty for eNewsletter on our website – www.kwinana. antisocial behaviour by providing an active presence specific needs;
many people in our wa.gov.au – and following us on Facebook. in the community. Our CLOs foster relationships with • advocating on behalf of young people when
community. If you are, local police, security, business owners and community appropriate; and
or know someone in Carol Adams OAM members to promote Kwinana’s central business district • program delivery or support to deliver programs in
Mayor of Kwinana as a welcoming and inclusive place to be. the community.
You can find our CLOs at the Darius Wells Library and If you know a young person you are concerned about or
Resource Centre and assisting in regular outreach are working with and you feel our service could benefit
services alongside the Community Wellbeing team them, we encourage you to call on 9236 4570 or email
Love My
within the wider community. youth@kwinana.wa.gov.au to discuss how we might be
able to provide support.
Community Wellbeing
Kwinana Support
The City’s Community Wellbeing Officers serve adults
Do you want to have your say about Kwinana’s and families who are at risk, currently experiencing
future? The City is now seeking feedback for its next social disadvantage or require further support. This
Strategic Community Plan and you can be a vital can include people currently, or at risk of, experiencing
part of it. financial hardship, homelessness, mental health issues,
social isolation or those who are unsure where to turn
Previous engagement was held in 2020 to gauge our for help.
community’s satisfaction with current City services. We
also asked for your ideas for an improved Kwinana and This free support service can provide general advice and
your vision of what Kwinana will look like in the future. initial support to identify the best specialised services
moving forward. To speak to a Community Wellbeing
We’ve listened and gathered your ideas and we Officer, please call the Community Support Line on
would now like your feedback on the plan to ensure 9236 4570 from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
we have the vision and direction right. We will be
conducting further engagement in April 2021.
The Zone Youth Space
The Youth Development Team is based at The Zone across the City of Kwinana’s community centres and
During April, head to www.kwinanachat.com.au Youth Space on Gilmore Avenue. The Zone Youth Drop- open spaces such as the Edge Skate Park.
to have your say or RSVP for one of our workshops in Space provides a safe environment for young people
by visiting the website or calling Coordinator City aged 12 to 18 years to engage and is open six days a Our ultimate goal is to take our young people from
Strategy and Improvement on 9439 0200. week for after school and weekend programs. participants to leaders in the community. We look to
provide development opportunities at every turn that
The Zone offers a range of programs and events gradually increase responsibility, build individuals’
including sports, robotics and coding, arts and crafts, life abilities and impart skills that will last a lifetime.
skills, specific social groups and cultural workshops. Our To find out more about our fantastic programs and
team also delivers a variety of programs and initiatives events, contact The Zone on 9236 4560 or email
zone@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
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Bulk Waste Collection
Your property Review Outcome
Keep Kwinana beautiful Bulk waste collection review After extensive benchmarking and community consultation the
City of Kwinana will proceed with two bulk waste and three green
- report untidy or The City’s Waste Team recently undertook a waste verge collections per year, commencing from July 2021-2022
unsightly properties review into the City’s current bulk waste and
greenwaste collection schedule. After extensive 31% Highly satisfied
We want you – our community – to feel proud of where community consultation, the results are in. You
you live, which is why we ask that if you notice vehicles can see the outcomes on the opposite page. 50% Somewhat satisfied
in disrepair and/or the accumulation of rubbish
1,132
It was pleasing to see that such a high percentage of 13% Not satisfied
or disused materials giving a property an untidy
appearance, please report it to the City of Kwinana. our community are satisfied with the current verge Highly un-satisfied
3%
collection services. Cost and convenience are still
2% Unsure
If you are having a clean out, please keep it tidy.
Only put rubbish out during designated greenwaste
the two most important factors when it comes to
verge collection services, but an increase in recycling responses
80%
and bulk waste collections times for your area. is hot on their heels, which is encouraging to see.
Failing to comply may result in an infringement.
If you would like more information or to report an
were submitted to the survey
(open from September to over
untidy or unsightly property, please contact the City
October 2020)
were satisfied
on 9439 0200 or customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
with the current verge collection services.
Together, we can keep Kwinana beautiful. Important factors... Which factors are most important to the community?
Convenience 60% Highest priority
Keeping more than Cost 45%
was convienience
two dogs Increase recycling 40%
The City of Kwinana only permits two dogs
per property. If you wish to add another furry Reduce waste generation 38%
friend to your family, an application with a non-
Lowest priority
refundable fee must be made to the City. Streetscape appearance 18% was street appearance
Percentages
To request an application or for more information based on total
first and second
contact the City on 9439 0200 or
customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au or visit the City’s Thinking ahead... Which services would the community like to see in the future?
preferences
website www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/animals.
Verge collection (4G+2B) 54%
Strong preference
Garden Organics bin + verge (2G+2B) 37% for continued verge collections
Tips for keeping your Verge collection (2G+2B) 36 %
cat happy at home On-demand (x3) 29% Lowest preference
was tip passes
Cats are happiest and healthiest at home with Garden Organics bin + on-demand (x3) 26%
you. Cats can be contained safely and cheaply to
Tip-pass (x4) + verge (1G+1B) 17%
their own properties by creating cat enclosures G = Green waste collection, B = Bulk waste collection, totals per annum
called ‘catios’, or by using lightweight mesh or
fence-top rollers. These also keep other cats out,
reducing the risk of fights and associated injuries. In comparison... Current service usage...
60%
To find out more about how you can keep 56%
your feline companion happy at home visit
www.southwestgroup.com.au/happyathome. Kwinana's 4x
current
green waste
collections
Household
usage of
50%
40%
is higher than any other Metro Council current green 30%
waste collection 20%
service is low 14%
10%
With almost all providing 2x or fewer
0%
Bulk waste Green waste
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Living Green in Kwinana Focus on Koorliny
The much-loved Living Green Environmental Series is back for 2021 from April to June.
All your favourite events are happening such as the always-popular Seedling Subsidy Scheme,
Arts Centre
Nightstalk with Joe Tonga, Living Smart Course, Community Planting Days and more.
Koorliny Arts Centre is Kwinana’s hive for art, theatre, music and storytelling. It’s a place where artists
Check out the ‘What’s On’ section on the City’s website for details. and performers come together to create magic and share this with the community.
We asked Koorliny Arts Centre Kwinana’s marketing officer Monique Mulligan what
Upcoming Events: Be a coastal change-maker! community members most commonly want to know about the centre.
Clean up Australia Day Do you know a young person who loves the beach Q Don’t you mostly do musical theatre? Q Do you run school holiday activities?
and wants to make a difference on our coasts?
Sunday, 7 March 2021
Perth NRM is looking for teams of young people A It’s true, we are well-known for our award-winning A Great question! We trialled a school holiday
9am to 11am to identify coastal conservation issues and musical theatre and theatre performances, but program in October 2020 and it was such a success
Sandringham Park at Wildflower Reserve, develop a real-world project to address these we offer the community so much more! People we ran an even bigger one in January. We called
Nottingham Parkway Orelia issues with the support of their peers, scientists, can book into workshops, in-term classes, meet it ‘Makers Week’ and offered creative workshops
artists, conservationists and educators. authors and artists, join in conversations, check for all ages, not just kids. We plan to do more
9439 0418
out art exhibitions, and that’s just the start. of these, so keep an eye on our Facebook page
Help clean up our local area this Clean Up Australia The CSBP Coastal Connections Challenge starts or sign up for our e-newsletter to stay posted.
Day. Please wear enclosed shoes, long sleeves with a free two-day event to raise awareness and If you’re looking for dance, music or art classes
and a hat and bring along a water bottle. empower teams of young people to take real action for the kids, we’ve got plenty to choose from. If
on coastal issues, with the opportunity to design, you want to hear a conversation on the couch
Composting Workshop deliver and showcase a practical project by June. with an author, we’ve got that sorted with Stories Q I’ve lived in Kwinana for years and never knew
on Stage. If you want to have a fun paint-and-sip there was an arts centre! Where can I find you?
Saturday, 13 March 2021 Developed in partnership between CSBP and night with friends, we offer Wine & Art nights. And
10am to 12pm Perth NRM, the Challenge makes direct links if you like a Friday morning show before lunch, A We get people saying that to us every couple
between conservation values, sustainability, STEM we have a great Morning Melodies line-up. of months and we have a goal to make sure
Frank Konecny Centre, 2 Skottowe Parkway, and the school curriculum. Speakers will include
Parmelia all residents know about where we are and
youth leaders, scientists and coastal experts. We also have a fantastic partnership with Befriend,
what we do. You can find us on Sulphur Road,
9439 0275 so they host craft and games nights and storytelling
in between the City of Kwinana Administration
Schools and youth-oriented groups are encouraged circles at the centre, with more to come.
building and the police station and there’s
Kid’s Worm Farm Workshop to register their interest in nominating a youth team
It’s all about providing opportunities for plenty of parking out the front. The Google
(or two) for the 2021 CSBP Coastal Connections
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 people to get creative, learn new skills, try new address is 10 Hutchins Way, Kwinana.
Challenge by Friday, 12 March 2021. The Challenge
is open to schools and youth groups such as Scouts things, jump out of their comfort zone, and
11am to 12pm If you’re looking for information about what’s
and Guides in the Southern Metropolitan Perth area. look at things from different perspectives.
on or to book tickets, you can also find us on
Ken Jackman Hall, Darius Wells
Facebook, Instagram and at our website. We
Library and Resource Centre An overview of the program and its objectives can
also send a monthly e-newsletter to subscribers
9439 0275 be found here: cccc.perthnrm.com/resources.
Q How can I get involved at the centre? and add our events and activities to the event
Head to the website to register a team and get page on the City of Kwinana’s website.
Composting workshop updates on programming and speakers. A That’s what we’re about, helping people to
Saturday, 15 May 2021 get involved and feel a sense of belonging.
Event Details There are three main ways you can do this:
3pm to 5pm Q What’s coming up?
CSBP Coastal Connections Challenge
Ken Jackman Hall, Darius Wells 1. Find something you want to try at the centre
Library and Resource Centre and give it a go. Try a workshop, a Befriend A This March, Mamma Mia kicks off the Koorliny
26 to 27 March, 2021
meetup, or even audition for a show! Arts Centre and Kwinana Industries Council
9439 0275 2021 Performance Season. At the time of this
Rockingham (venue TBC)
2. Tell people about us, share our events, or share interview, it was a sell-out due to capacity
Worm Farm Workshop www.coastalchallenge.com.au pictures afterwards on social media. Don’t forget restrictions, but if things change in the meantime,
Saturday, 19 June 2021 to tag us! Word of mouth is a fantastic way to we’ll be sure to let the community know.
be an honorary ambassador. We want everyone
11am to 1pm in Kwinana to know what’s available here and We’re always adding new shows, events and
you’re a big part of helping that happen. activities. All you have to do is walk through
Ken Jackman Hall, Darius Wells
our front door, give us a call or look us up
Library and Resource Centre
3. Ask our friendly staff what opportunities are and we’ll tell you what’s on at any time.
9439 0275 available to help behind the scenes at shows
and other events. If you have skills to share,
tell us – we’d love to know about them.
www.koorliny.com.au
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What’s On? Community Funding
In addition to the $150 rebate, ‘borrow boxes’ with party
Lolly Run 2020 Say g’day with a Neighbour accessories, games and more are available for you to
The 2020 Lolly Run took on a new format in Day rebate boost your activity.
December. Instead of one event on Christmas To register your event, book a borrow box or for help
morning, the Lolly Run took place over seven Whether through a cuppa, a picnic in the park or a game
planning your event, contact Community Projects
evenings in the lead up to Christmas. of cricket in your front garden, the $150 Neighbour Day
Officer – Community Safety on 9439 0200.
Everyday rebate is the perfect opportunity to get to
While there was some initial disappointment know your neighbours year-round. Want more ideas to connect with your neighbours?
in the move away from the Christmas morning Check out ‘52 Ways to Connect with your Neighbours’
tradition, the new format was well received with Sebago Street in Wellard hosted a Neighbour Day
and other resources on the City’s website. Head to
many saying the festive Christmas carols and bright Everyday Christmas gathering and made use of support
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au and search for Neighbour
lights were an excellent addition to the event. from the City of Kwinana.
Day Everyday.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who gave “We organised a sausage sizzle and asked everyone to
up their time to spread Christmas cheer and bring a plate,” said resident Jessica.
stand on the back of the trucks, throwing out
The whole event was a huge success with around 40
lollies, dancing and greeting our community.
people from 15 households attending.
This event provided a great opportunity for
“After the party, a small group got together and tidied
residents to come together, chat to neighbours
the front garden of a neighbour who was unable to do
and celebrate the end of the year.
so herself because of health issues,” added Jessica.
This event would not have been possible without the generous “Many people don’t make the effort to talk to their
support of the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and their members. neighbours anymore, but I think it’s important to get to
know your neighbours from both a safety perspective
and to create a sense of community.”
OMG! Fringe 2021 Alcoa
Calling all Placemaking Grant
The City of Kwinana’s first ever Fringe festival, Children’s Festival (community projects)
OMG! Fringe will take place at the end of April.
The festival had to be postponed from its original
Kwinana
To help the City deliver the super exciting Alcoa
date in February due to COVID-19 restrictions. Children’s Festival you all know and love, we’ve Community Placemaking is about creating great places
that people love. It’s about strengthening the
OMG! Fringe will host 30 shows over 10 days at had to move the event until we can safely have
large groups of people, stages, face painting
Groups! connection between people and the places we
a range of venues across the City and will have share and creating public spaces where we feel
something for everyone, from adult-only comedy and amusement rides all in one place again.
The Kwinana Community Funding Program welcome. If you have a great idea to enhance your
and family variety fun to community arts, dancing We’re hoping to bring this popular community supports projects, activities and initiatives that community space, we want to hear from you.
and even something a little more risqué. event back to Calista Oval in late 2021. promote wellbeing and a sense of belonging
in Kwinana’s community by funding not-for- Funding is open all year round.
Will we see you there? Head to Keep an eye on the City of profit community organisations and groups.
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/OMG for full details. Kwinana Facebook page
for more information as The Program is a partnership between the City
This event was made possible by the
it becomes available. of Kwinana and Kwinana Community Chest. We
Department of Local Government, Sport and
welcome applications for up to $5,000 from local
Cultural Industries, Fremantle Ports, Koorliny
community organisations to support capacity
Arts Centre and VCM Events Perth. Kwinana Public Library building and community engagement projects.
Library and Information Week and National Organisations can also apply for funding for
Simultaneous Storytime are just around the corner. minor equipment such as sporting equipment,
This year’s theme is ‘Adventures in Space and Time’. gardening tools, furniture or trailers.
See www.alia.org.au/liw for more details and keep an
eye on the City’s What’s On page to check out how the Applications for the next round of funding
Kwinana Public Library will be celebrating. open on 15 March and close 23 April 2021.
All community funding applications For more information, visit
must be submitted through the www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/grants or contact the
online portal powered by Smarty Administration and Special Projects Officer on
Grant via the City’s website. 9439 0200 or customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
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Spotlight on Volunteers What’s on at Kwinana
Chorus volunteer Jenene Wilkins understands the
satisfaction you get from helping others. Jenene moved
which monetary rewards can’t
provide,” said Jenene.
Recquatic?
to Kwinana 30 years ago and started volunteering
“Don’t get me wrong, getting
as a way to get to know new people. She recently
received a volunteer award for her 30 years of service. paid is great, but volunteering Kwinana Swim School Sports Stadium Hire
has made me aware of other Kwinana Swim School provides swimming lessons for Do you need a place to train, enjoy a social game with
Starting out as a driver taking people shopping ways to feel rewarded and how children from three months old through to adults. friends, let the kids burn off some energy or challenge
and to appointments and providing social support, doing something can make a Classes are 30 minutes long and run mornings and your family to a basketball, netball, soccer, badminton
Jenene now assists in the office with administration. positive impact on others.” afternoons during the school term. or even volleyball game? Then we have the perfect
place for you.
For many years now Jenene has been a caring member National Volunteer Week is Our swimming instructors are experienced and fully
of the Chorus Centre (and previous entities). Her Australia’s largest annual celebration qualified and aim to get the best swimming potential Whether you want to play on a casual basis or are
dedication to providing a supportive and friendly face of volunteers. From Monday, 17 May out of you or your child. seeking a permanent booking, we can help.
to members of the centre is welcoming to those who to Sunday, 23 May 2021, National
attend the centre, work and volunteer alongside her. Volunteer Week will celebrate the Holiday swim programs are also available, allowing Bookings are essential. Please contact the Recquatic
significant contribution of Australia’s for an intensive format that reinforces techniques and directly on 9236 4700 for same day availability or
”Since volunteering, I have come to realise the almost six million volunteers. builds on skills. email recquatic@kwinana.wa.gov.au for all court hire
self-satisfaction you get from helping others, requests, costs and availability.
Our adult classes are available for swimmers keen
Interested in volunteering? Contact the Kwinana Volunteer to learn all the swimming skills needed to feel safe
Centre at volunteering@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9236 4314. and confident in the water. With lessons available on
Monday 6pm or Wednesday 11.30am, plus a female-
only lesson available on Wednesdays at 6pm, it’s never
Adult Team Sports
Forget Me Not Memory Café
too late to learn to swim! Are you looking to get active in a fun and social
environment? Why not nominate a team for one of our
Term 2 commences on Monday, 19 April 2021 social sports competitions?
Cost $158.40 (11 week term) Monday evening mixed 5-a-side soccer
Current participant Tuesday evening mixed 5-a-side netball
Forget Me Not Memory Café is a registered The support group has also created forget-me- from Monday, 29 March 2021.
enrolments
association which holds community not lapel pins. The lapel pins are designed to Wednesday evening ladies 7-a-side netball
gatherings at cafés around WA. be worn by those living with dementia so they New participant
from Tuesday, 6 April 2021 Friday morning ladies 7-a-side netball
can be easily identified if found wandering and enrolments
The Forget Me Not Memory Café otherwise ignored as a healthy individual. For further information please contact Donna on
provides a warm and welcoming
9236 4700 or donna.howatson@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
space for those living with dementia For more information on the lapel pins,
and their carers to join for a coffee cafés and dementia support, please visit Junior Programs
and a chat. The Kwinana-based www.forgetmenotmemorycafe.com.
meeting happens on the fourth We have a range of programs available to keep the
Wednesday of every month at little ones active and engaged in physical activity.
The Dome Café in Kwinana.
Tumbling Tots (1-2 years) and Jumping
Juniors (3-4 years)
Have Your Say! Term 2 commences Thursday, 22 April 2021
Multi-sports (5-12years)
The City of Kwinana is currently reviewing its • family and friends of people with disabilities; and Term 2 commences Friday, 23 April 2021
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). The • carers, agencies and service providers.
DAIP helps us plan and implement improvements
to access and inclusion across seven outcome Feedback is being sought via community workshops Basketball Sports Clinic (5-12years)
areas: services and events, buildings and facilities, and online survey. The survey is also available
information, quality of service, complaints, in hard copy upon request. You can access the Term 2 commences Saturday, 24 April 2021
consultation processes, and employment. online survey at www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/DAIP.
For full details or to book in, contact the Recquatic on
Do you have any concerns, comments or For more information on how to provide feedback 9236 4700 or email recquatic@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
suggestions for improving access and inclusion and for workshop dates please visit www.kwinana.
in our City? We would love to hear from you. wa.gov.au/DAIP or contact our Community
We would especially like to speak to: Development Officer – Diversity, on 9439 0200 For more information please contact the Recquatic on 9236 4700, email
• people with disabilities; or email customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au. recquatic@kwinana.wa.gov.au or visit our Facebook page /kwinanarecquatic.
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City Noticeboard
Looking at downsizing? Upcoming Waste Collections
Are you of retirement age and looking to downsize your Bulk
home? If you’d like to live in a close-knit community at Waste and Greenwaste
an affordable price, Banksia Park Retirement Estate may Area
Whitegoods/ 2021
be just what you’re looking for. Two and three bedroom Metals 2021
independent living villas available from just $200,000. 1 Put out waste 6-7 Mar 5-6 Jun
Banksia Park Retirement Estate Pick up commences 8 Mar 7 Jun
2 Put out waste 20-21 Mar 12-13 Jun
18 Sawyer Road, Calista (offsite Office located
Pick up commences 22 Mar 14 Jun
at Unit 10, 45 Chilcott Street Calista)
3 Put out waste 3-4 Apr 19-20 Jun
Web: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/seniors Pick up commences 5 Apr 21 Jun
Email: village@kwinana.wa.gov.au Please ensure your waste is only placed on
Phone: 9236 4346 the verge on the weekend before pick up
commences (litter infringements may apply).
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