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The Lights Opening | Recycling Matters | Local Jobs for Local People | Summer Events
PAEtoday SUMMER 2019-20
“The City of PAE acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional
custodians of the land on which we stand, the Kaurna people of the
Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships
with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to
the Kaurna people living today”
Mayor Claire Boan
W
elcome to our Summer edition What goes around comes around, and has been outstanding. He is highly regarded
of PAE Today where we share the we’re committed to a greener and more and has contributed immense knowledge and
latest news about our community, sustainable economy for PAE. Not only are we dedication to his work for our community. We
information about the projects underway and collaborating with our neighbours at the City thank you Michael for everything you’ve given
programs on offer here.You can also access PAE of Charles Sturt, to build a new state of the to PAE and us as an elected body.
Today online at www.paetoday.com.au art Material Recovery Facility at Kilburn, but This means that we have a supplementary
We’ve switched on The Lights Community and we’ve also joined forces with eight other South election in the Enfield Ward in February.You
Sports Centre. We are welcoming our local Australian Councils to increase our buy back can nomimate for Council or have your say in
community to come and learn, participate, try of recycled materials, particularly plastic. We’re voting for a new Councillor.
new activities and get involved with what is on cutting our waste and reducing our waste costs. I want to thank my fellow Elected Members,
offer. From sports and wellbeing, to corporate You can join us by going green and recycling for CEO Mark Withers, and the PAE staff for their
and social events, this is your community centre. Christmas this year. support and wonderful contributions in making
So, come and shine at The Lights! I would like to acknowledge Cr Michael this such a big year in the City of PAE.
Roy Marten Park, Semaphore Foreshore Iammorone, who recently announced his Enjoy the festive season, and keep following us
Playground, Point Malcolm Reserve and Hart’s resignation as a PAE Councillor. He made this at @CityofPAE on social media, or read PAE
Mill Playspace were recently voted among the difficult decision due to the changes in his Today online at www.paetoday.com.au
best playgrounds in Western Adelaide, in the external employment, which means he can no
recent Messenger survey. Make sure you come longer give the time he’d like to be a Councillor
and experience them, throughout the school for the Enfield Ward. His highly significant
holidays. commitment to PAE over the past nine years
Summer Projects in the City of PAE at a glance
Drainage Road Reconstruction Road Reseal (cont.)
Fletcher Rd, Largs Bay Pym St, Dudley Park Wootten St, Greenacres
Jetty Rd, Largs Bay Bethnall Ave, Oakden Joyce Ave, Klemzig
Henry St, Ottoway Conservatory Ct, Oakden Rex Ave, Klemzig
Nile St, Port Adelaide Hinton Mews, Oakden Swan Ave, Klemzig
Princes St, Port Adelaide Osborne Tce, North Haven
Pittwater Dr, Windsor Gardens Road Reseal Antony St, Oakden
Millbank Tennis Clubs, Gilles Plains Corconda St, Clearview Craigside Ct, Oakden
Clifton St, Clearview Hedge Row, Oakden
Foreshore Upgrades Gordon Ave, Clearview Hidcote Ct,Oakden
Gulf Point Dr, North Haven Leith St, Ferryden Park Holts Ct, Oakden
Minch St, Ferryden Park Victoria Dr, Oakden
Cleave St, Port Adelaide
Foreshore Upgrades Sutherland Rd, Ferryden Park
Glenroy Ave, Gilles Plains Lipson St, Port Adelaide
Pym St, Dudley Park
Lurline Ave, Gilles Plains Dimboola St, Taperoo
Bethnall Ave, Oakden
Milbank Ave, Gilles Plains Kanimbla St, Taperoo
Conservatory Ct, Oakden
Manoora St, Greenacres Nyora St, Taperoo
Hinton Mews, Oakden
This is just a snapshot of the projects we’re working on, to see a full list visit www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/projects
PAE Today is an official publication of the City of PAE and is produced four times a year. It is delivered across PAE to most residential properties via letterbox distributors and to
businesses by Australia Post. Copies of each edition are also available from our Libraries and Community Centres, and online at www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au Please contact us if you require
assistance to access a copy. Suggestions for articles can be submitted to communications@cityofpae.sa.gov.au Disclaimer While every effort is made to report community information
fairly and accurately, the City of PAE accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may occur. The views of the contributors are not necessarily shared by the City of PAE.
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{ Roy Marten Park
Work was completed in 2018 and included a large playground containing different zones based
on age and activity type, basketball and netball courts, a slide, trampolines, fitness stations,
Places sandpit and water play area, free BBQ and sheltered picnic area, landscaping, and two dog parks,
with an additional two exeloo toilets installed in 2019.
Ward in focus
Outer Harbor
The Outer Harbor
Ward is located at the
tip of Lefevre Peninsula, Total population
12,456
the northernmost tip
of our City. It includes
the suburbs of Outer
Harbor, North Haven,
Osborne, Taperoo and
Largs North.
Total households
According to Manning’s
Place Names of South 5,843
Australia, Outer Harbour
was spelt with a ‘u’ in
1908 but changed to be
without a ‘u’ from 1913 Overseas born
with the introduction of
the Harbors Act. 23.5%
open space reserves. North Haven Marina precinct
I can walk into a beautiful Marina is one of my favourite places - I
full of sailing boats, along extensive enjoy walking around the scenic
(and sometimes secluded) beaches path or having dinner and drinks
with large ships passing close by, overlooking the water. It’s such
or in a biodiversity park full of a stunning outlook and you just
remnant vegetation and it is like can’t help but feel like you’re on
entering another world. holiday.
Cr Peter Jamieson There is a considerable amount Cr Vanessa Tulloch There are exciting times ahead
of new development which is for PAE with the huge scope of
Outer Harbor Ward is attracting lots of new residents In my opinion the Outer Harbor work being undertaken at the
surrounded on three sides by and young families. My Ward has Ward is the most beautiful and Osborne Naval Shipyard, creating
water, which is in easy reach to all wide roads and rail leading to exciting Ward in PAE. We are amazing career opportunities right
residents, so there are many active Adelaide and beyond. surrounded by water - the Port here in Osborne for our future
sports and recreational clubs such I am truly blessed as a River on one side, and beaches generations.
as rowing, sailing, surf life saving Councillor in the Outer from Largs North, Taperoo and I love where I live and my
and fishing. There are also many Harbor Ward. North Haven on the other. The community around me.
Notes from PAE Council Meetings
September October November
• Endorsed our Inclusive Communities • Heard deputation from Kilburn Football and Cricket • Pledged to participate in the Cities
Plan, which outlines our commitment to Club with 12 month lease granted to the club Power Partnership Program
accessibility and inclusivity • Heard deputation from Woodville West to install • Endorsed the Port River East
• Awarded Aboriginal Tertiary Education female friendly change rooms at Eastern Stormwater Management Plan
Scholarships to Janaye Grose and Parade Ottoway • Endorsed 2018-2019 Annual Financial
Sarquin Hunt • Approved proposal for Local Area traffic Statements
• Committed to the upgrade of Regency management plan in Greenacres • Recognised five years of service for
Park Reserve to create a new home for • Decided to continue placement of Beach Mats Members Dinh, Osborn, Russell
the Croydon Kings Football Club in Hall Street, Semaphore and Paxton Street, and Tulloch
Semaphore South
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THE LIGHTS ARE ON
AND EVERYONE’S
HOME
We will be delivering the State’s 100th
Strength for Life program from the
Lights Community and Sports Centre
THE DOORS ARE OPEN AT OUR place for all people – regardless of age, cultural also a number of adaptable spaces which can
NEWEST COMMUNITY FACILITY background, socio-economic status or ability. accommodate everything from major events to
Our dream for an inclusive community space The centre offers ways to be active, which are small gatherings. We can also provide equipment
for the people of Lightsview and surrounding tailored to the needs of our diverse community and catering for meetings or training so if you
areas came to fruition when more than 2,000 to support and improve health and wellbeing, are looking for a place to hold a community,
people shared with us the opening of the Lights with a full program of sports and fitness classes corporate or sporting event please get in touch
Community and Sports Centre on Saturday 26 to try out. to discuss the options.
October. The Lights is a welcoming, inclusive In addition to the five full sized courts, there are www.thelights.com.au
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CONTACT YOUR
COUNCILLORS
At the City of PAE we have a Mayor and 17
Councillors that are located around seven
wards. They are your representatives, so if you
have any concerns, ideas or issues you would
like to discuss with them please contact an
Elected Member in your Ward.
Mayor
Claire Boan • 8405 6773
claire.boan@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Northfield Ward
Cr Mark Basham JP • 0418 809 364
mark.basham@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Hannah Evans JP • 0433 385 002
hannah.evans@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Matt Osborn • 0402 760 028
matt.osborn@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
▲ Courtside mural, The Gathering ▲ Spectrum being painted
Local artists Elizabeth Close and Thomas Readett in front of their mural, Into the Light Klemzig Ward
Cr Tony Barca • 0418 891 321
tony.barca@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Paul Russell • 0407 500 881
paul.russell@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Enfield Ward
Cr Carol Martin OAM JP • 0417 828 195
carol.martin@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Barbara Clayton • 0411 816 800
barbara.clayton@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Third seat vacant until supplementary election
Parks Ward
Cr John Croci JP • 0481 091 022
john.croci@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Kim Dinh • 0410 729 255
kim.dinh@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cr Kat Mitchell • 0430 275 922
kat.mitchell@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Port Adelaide Ward
PUBLIC ART AT THE LIGHTS represents a wise gaze, this gaze could tell a Cr Steve Vines • 0413 975 064
steve.vines@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Murals help create our places million stories and that’s why it isn’t the full
Cr Joost den Hartog • 0416 845 204
Into the Light by Elizabeth Close and Thomas face. The intention is that anyone who looks
joost.denhartog@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Readett is located on the western external into eyes like that would have their own
wall. This mural helps showcase the Lights connecting story. Semaphore Ward
as a place for community connection, where Along the eastern external wall, Seb Cr David Wilkins • 0444 501 539
people from all cultures are welcome. Humphreys and Matt Fortrose’s Spectrum david.wilkins@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
To explain their choice of subjects, the uses colour, texture and light, in a mix of Cr Helen Wright • 0439 485 737
artists said, “The young Aboriginal female bold and subtle overlaps. Meanwhile inside helen.wright@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
represents First Nations acknowledgement, the building The Gathering by Datsun Tran,
Outer Harbor Ward
determination, strength and leadership. which features a parade of animals, explores
Cr Peter Jamieson • 0417 781 516
The central model represents childhood, the two very human themes of competition peter.jamieson@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
curiosity, wonder and growth. The old male and co-operation. Cr Vanessa Tulloch • 0427 480 790
model in the background basically vanessa.tulloch@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
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Taking recycling
Into Our Own Hands
The cycle of recycling Summer 2019-20
WHAT GOES AROUND... The total estimated build cost of $12.8
R
esponsibly managing waste to million will be shared equally between the
New recycling facility on the way
increase what we divert from two councils. Both Councils will also explore
A new state-of-the-art Material Recovery
landfill is an important issue grant opportunities to offset the construction
Facility (MRF) is to be built in Kilburn. This
in PAE. Community expectations about of the MRF, which is expected to not only
collaborative project with the City of Charles
waste, the sector and its contribution to create local jobs during the building phase,
Sturt will enable us to take control of the
our local economy, are rapidly changing. but also provide up to 20 ongoing jobs to
processing and disposal of recyclable material
Recycling has environmental, social and operate the facility once it is completed.
collected from across the City of PAE. Both
financial benefits for our City.
At PAE we are always taking action to
Councils undertook a detailed assessment of
the proposed MRF option before making a
BUYING IT BACK
affordably improve services, support Our commitment to a circular economy
joint decision.
new initiatives, and work with others PAE is one of nine State councils that recently
Kerbside recycling is one of our most visible
to watch, learn, support and pilot committed to buy more materials containing
and valued services to our community.
advancements in resource recovery, recycled content, such as plastics that can be
There are significant environmental and
its technology and management. turned into reusable products such as asphalt.
economic benefits through managing our
While there is a lot that we can and It is expected that our target for the buyback
own recycling in our local area. This is
will do, better management of waste of recycled plastic materials will eventually
especially the case since the introduction of
is ultimately a shared responsibility. be equivalent to 50% of the weight of plastics
the Chinese National Sword Policy, which has
As residents, workers, businesses and collected in PAE.
had a direct effect on how recyclables are
visitors, here, your choices and actions This initiative will help us improve the
currently sorted, processed, and sold into the
make an important contribution to sustainability of waste management practices,
international commodities market. The new
levels of waste generation and what can ensure the ongoing viability of our recycling
facility will be completed in early 2021, and
be avoided, reduced, reused or recycled. system and, over time, reduce our overall
will provide a continuous, affordable, stable
waste management costs.
and sustainable service for our residents.
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For more information about waste & recycling in the City of PAE: Waste Line 1800 777 844 www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/waste
GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS lunch or dinner and look for meal ideas to
suit that number of people. After everyone
HOOK, LINE AND THINKER
Top tips for recycling during the festive season Fishing for compliments
has finished, add the leftovers to reusable
The summer holidays are a wonderful time to During summer the number of people fishing
containers and store them in the fridge or
create memories, enjoy time off work and share on our waterways increases. We have recently
freezer. When it comes to the main event, use
gifts with family and friends. This year, while installed “Hook, Line and Thinker” bins at our
ceramic plates and metal cutlery as well as linen
planning your family get-together, it is important boat ramps at North Haven, Snowden Beach
or cotton napkins and tablecloths, rather than
to think about what you can do to reduce and Garden Island. These bins can be used for
disposable items.
waste. The environment and your finances will the safe disposal of fishing materials such as old
thank you. line, netting, sinkers, hooks and lures. The bins
With so much happening over the festive help to capture fishing litter before it ends up
season, we often buy more than we need. This in the Port River and coastal waters, where it
Christmas, why not get creative by recycling causes damage to the fragile ecology of our
or making gifts, buying second-hand items or aquatic environment.
giving a gift of an experience - such as concert
CHRISTMAS WASTE We have been working on this initiative with
COLLECTION
tickets or a massage voucher? Using newspaper the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board
or magazines to wrap small gifts is also a and Conservation Volunteers Australia, who will
creative and fun way to reuse paper. Plus, paper This year Christmas and New Year’s Day collect the deposits, record the type of waste
wrapping, cards and cardboard boxes can be are on a Wednesday. If your wheelie bin collected and dispose of it correctly. Where
placed in your recycling bin or reused another collection usually occurs on Wednesday, possible, fishing debris will be recycled and
time. Thursday or Friday, these collections will turned into a range of new materials. Other
be completed one day later over these
When planning your Christmas cook-up, writing items, such as bait and packaging, still need to
two weeks. If your bin collection day is
a meal plan can help to ensure you only buy the be deposited in general or recycling bins.
a Monday or a Tuesday collection will
food that you need. Work out how many people occur as normal.
will be attending your Christmas breakfast,
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The flexibility
around my schooling
commitments, means
I can complete year
12, and I’m earning
enough to cover my
living expenses, and
be financially stable”
- Olivia
RISE TO
THE TOP
Providing employment
opportunities for PAE Youth
▲ Youth Engagement Officer Emily with young people from across PAE
O
ur PAE Youth and Economic professionally talk to and exchange details with Olivia Szolnoki was chosen from last year’s
Development teams recently held prospective employers, including local business intake to work at the Sailmaster Tavern, through
their second partnership event with Sailmaster Tavern. the program, and she said she loves her job
PAE businesses, government agencies and Talent Eight group training organisations also attended there.
RISE recruitment specialists to help find jobs to offer information about their traineeships “The flexibility around my schooling
for local youth. and apprenticeships that are available across a commitments, means I can complete year 12,
The Local Jobs for Local People program range of industries. For many of our PAE Youth and I’m earning enough to cover my living
is focused on breaking down barriers that this was their first ever opportunity to actually expenses, and be financially stable,” said Olivia.
often make that first step to employment a meet and discuss their employment aspirations Another program participant, said he was
real challenge for our young people. It is a with employers who had vacancies on offer. proud of his own achievements in securing an
leading example of collaboration between local Glen Chilton, General Manager, Sailmaster interview at the event and was committed to
community, local business and state and local Tavern said that he was impressed with the his dream of becoming a motor mechanic.
governments, and helps prepare young people presentations by the job applicants as a result Amy Bryan,Youth Recruitment Consultant
to be job ready, connecting them to real job of the selection and pre-screening process at Talent RISE said she was dedicated to
outcomes. undertaken by PAE Youth Engagement addressing local youth unemployment.
50 young people registered to attend the Officer, Emily. “At present, youth unemployment rates in the
event and also took part in the pre-screening “The standard of applicants was very high, and Northern Suburbs of Adelaide sit at a staggering
processes in the lead-up which included the this time around we have selected 40 new staff 18.4%. To me that’s a heartbreaking figure, so
creation of their own “business card” displaying for our new expanded operations through the I’m so excited to be able to work with PAE to
their career aspirations, empowering them to Local Jobs for Local People program,” said Glen. help our local youth with real job opportunities.
To learn more, contact the PAE Youth Team: youthteam@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 8405 6709
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People
Roz is making a difference to the lives of others in
our local community through her creation of the
Opportunity Games, which she runs alongside her
planning committee.
2019 marks the fifth year of the event, which
was created to enable residents from Supported
Residential Facilities (SRFs) to take part in organised
games and competitions in a safe and inclusive
environment.
▲ Uncle Lewis O’Brien, Alex Houthuysen and Mayor Claire Boan at the ATSI Awards 2019 Roz remembers organising the first picnic and sports
day at Phillips Park and Edgar Oldfield Hall in
Semaphore for 26 residents from four local SRFs.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT “The day was a resounding success. We were able to
get a grant from the City of PAE, and we organised a
ISLANDER AWARDS 2019 picnic lunch and games, similar to the kind you may
remember playing at primary school.
Celebrating twenty years of recognition
T
owards the end of 1998,
members of the Aboriginal
Advisory Board approached
Council with an idea that would highlight
and promote the great contribution and
outstanding achievements of Aboriginal
Advisory Panel member. Uncle Lewis has
been inspirational in the development
of the Kaurna naming and embedding of
culture into landscapes and spaces across
Adelaide, particularly in Port Adelaide.
He is well known for his Welcome to
‘‘
It’s a great way for our
supported care residents to
achieve something that is
important to them, and help
and Torres Strait Islander people Country and sharing his experience
within the City. The following year, the and wisdom at conferences and events, them enjoy positive quality
first PAE Aboriginal and Torres Strait especially with grassroots community of life.”
Islander Awards were held at the Parks groups.
Community Centre. This annual awards Since the 1960s Uncle Lewis has been “We play tunnel ball, over-and-under ball, basketball,
night is now a highly anticipated event advocating for Aboriginal people. In egg-and-spoon race and our own ‘OG ball’, which is
that is celebrated by both the Indigenous 1977 he began working with schools, a version of hockey invented especially for the games,
and Non-Indigenous community as promoting Kaurna language and culture. that uses long handled plastic forks on a stick.
we walk together as one, in the spirit He has maintained a long relationship “Each year the Opportunity Games attracts more
of goodwill and reconciliation. The with the University of South Australia people, and competitors embrace the opportunity
twentieth ATSI Awards night was held as a visiting Elder, helping to revitalise to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the games,
on 13 November, and as part of the Kaurna language with other Kaurna with many coming back to play again, and wanting
celebration the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, people. more turns for more chances to win medals.
along with Kura Yerlo Inc. and their Elder Turning 90 in 2020, Uncle Lewis Roz shares our view that people should be given
Group, acknowledged the outstanding continues to be mentor, guide and an equal opportunity to access programs, services
contribution of Uncle Lewis O’Brien. sought after Kaurna Elder and he is activities and facilities throughout PAE.
Lewis (Uncle Lewis) is a proud and highly treasured and respected by the
knowledgeable Kaurna Elder, who community. His willingness to share If you know of any unsung heroes that should
provides cultural advice and guidance and his knowledge and culture has been be acknowledged as PAE People, please contact:
has spent many years as an Aboriginal invaluable to the City of PAE. communications@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
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HAVE YOUR SAY IN ENFIELD information about the candidates standing for
election in Enfield. Once you have completed
Decluttering, Self Esteem and Self Compassion,
Body Kindness and Spring Clean Your Life.
Supplementary Election in 2020
your vote, make sure to place it in the reply Contact:
Following the resignation of Councillor
paid envelope and send it off. Updates about the wellbeing@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Iammarrone, there is a vacancy for a Ward
election process will be available at:
Councillor in the Enfield Ward.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a
ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/council-elections BUILD YOUR RESUME RIGHT
Authorised by Mark Withers, CEO Help is on hand
Councillor, there is still time to nominate as a
Your resume is often the first interaction you
candidate for the election. Becoming a member
of Council is a great way to represent and help
LOCAL WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD will have with a prospective employer. City of
New ways to wellbeing PAE library staff can provide assistance with
make a difference to your local community
One of our popular health and wellbeing writing your resume and give you tips for
and help shape the whole city of PAE. Our
programs, Wise Move for Women, will be finding employment. We will help you make sure
Councillors represent the interests of the
delivered again in 2020. Developed by PAE staff your relevant personal skills and experience are
community and vote on what action will be
in conjunction with local residents, the program highlighted in your resume.
taken with regard to the community issues
supports women to improve their health and Local resident Asif recently attended a help
that are discussed at Council meetings. We
wellbeing, and meet others in their local area. session and said, “The library team has a
actively encourage nominations from people
The programs cover a range of topics including genuine desire and vigilant approach to help
from diverse backgrounds to ensure that a
self-image, nutrition and mindfulness. Sessions clients land their dream jobs. They thoroughly
wide range of views are being represented.
are delivered by staff as well as guest presenters reviewed my CV and cover letter and suggested
Nominations open Thursday 9 January 2020 and
– and sometimes the women themselves have strategies to get the recruiters’ attention.
close at 12 noon on Thursday 23 January. More
a particular skill, experience or passion they’d Apart from CV assistance, they also gave me a
information is available on our website.
like to share. Each program is tailored to the couple of practical tips and advice to help me in
If you live in the Enfield Ward and are on the
interests of the women participating. This building a strong professional network.”
State (House of Assembly) electoral roll or
evolving and dynamic program will be back at So join a drop in session on Fridays at the
have completed an enrolment form to join
the Lefevre Community Stadium in Terms 1 and Parks Library from 10.30 to11.30am or book
Council’s supplementary roll, you will receive a
3, and the Lights Community and Sports Centre a session at Port Adelaide Library from 10 to
voting form in the mail between Tuesday 4 and
in Terms 2 and 4. Possible sessions include 11am on Wednesdays.
Monday 10 February 2020.You will also receive
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NEWS DELIVERED DIRECT The aim of the day was to introduce families to
playgroup, provide them with information about
TO MARKET TO MARKET
Get the latest on your device or phone Get your fresh produce at one of PAE’s markets
playgroups in the region, as well as other local
There are thousands of magazines and There are a number of produce markets around
services within their community and for them
newspapers to enjoy on your computer, PAE that offer locally grown fresh fruit and
to enjoy fun activities at a local park. If you
tablet or phone and City of PAE Libraries vegetables at an affordable cost.
are looking for a playgroup to join with your
have recently upgraded our digital magazine Around the coast, you can shop at the People’s
children under five, please contact:
platform to PressReader. Available on all your Market in Port Adelaide every Friday and
info@playgroupsa.com.au
favourite devices, PressReader gives you access Saturday and visit the Torrens Island Market
to magazines and newspapers from around the 1800 171 882 every Sunday.
world. They are all free with your library card The State’s biggest outdoor market is the
and feature publications in dozens of languages. Gepps Cross Markets, open every Sunday
You can even translate them to a language of from 7am, at the site of our last remaining
your choice! Check it out now at: drive-in, which attracts hundreds of stall holders
www.onecard.network/client/ each week.
en_AU/portadelaideenfield/ The Farm Direct Market at Windsor Gardens
brings a great array of local food and produce
MAKE TIME FOR PLAY to the rear of the Windsor Gardens Hotel on
Community playgroups benefit local families North East Road every Sunday morning.
Playgroups are a great way for children to There are more than 950 businesses The Lights Fresh Community Markets is
learn, develop social and physical skills and serving food within the City of PAE located in the Stepping Stone Childcare Centre
make friends. They teach problem solving, including restaurants, takeaways, carpark, on Hampstead Road, and offers a
communication and social interaction, while cafés, bakeries, childcare centres and variety of fresh food choices. Open every
having fun. We recently partnered with local sporting clubs. Our Environmental Sunday morning, it’s run by the Greenacres
Children’s Centres to deliver a Playgroup in the Health Officers help ensure that Community Garden, so all money raised stays
Park to engage with local families. The event food for sale in our community is local.
was held at St Patrick’s Reserve, Alberton on safe and suitable. With all these options, grab your green bags
31 October and over 130 people attended. and find some bargains!
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In response to changes to Adelaide
Metro services this Summer we will
be trialling a community bus circuit to
service North Haven, Osborne, Taperoo,
Largs North, Largs Bay, Peterhead,
Birkenhead, Exeter, Semaphore,
Glanville and Port Adelaide. The service
will be known as Number 4, The
Harbourline and will operate Wednesday
and Friday from 8.30am to 12pm. For
more information, call 8405 6600
‘DROME IMPROVEMENT the diversity of our community. We live in one
of the most culturally diverse areas in the state,
held on site on Saturday 8 February at 10am.
For more information, contact Jeff on:
Revitalising a much loved reserve
with almost a quarter of our residents coming 8405 6874
On Saturday 9 November we officially opened
from non-English speaking backgrounds. To
the new and improved Hanson Reserve and
accompany the film, we have developed an anti-
Velodrome. This project included building
racism education package that we are offering
a brand new professional grade cycling
to schools, organisations and community groups
velodrome, a grassed multi-use area in the
to help build understanding and awareness
centre of the track, floodlighting, a playground,
while fostering trust between participants. Two
picnic area, a loop path, landscaping and a new
facilitators can visit your organisation to lead
car park.
a one-hour session and facilitate discussion.
It was built by the City of PAE for a total
Educational resources and a copy of the film are
cost of $3.29 million, including grant funding
also provided.
of $780k from SA DPTI Planning and
For more information please contact Rodney at
Development Fund, $250k from SA Office of
the City of PAE on:
Recreation Sport and Racing, and $250k from
8405 6600
Sport Australia for a fitness loop path.
For the opening, we welcomed cyclists from
across metro Adelaide, Whyalla, Mount Gambier
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Men’s shed comes to Enfield
and as far away as Rockhampton, with over 200
The new Regency Community Men’s shed will
riders registered to compete in events and try
out the new track. Thanks to Cycling SA, the
be open for business from February. The shed is CRUISE CONTROL
located within the Enfield Community Centre 38 Cruise ships will visit this year
Australian Institute of Sport, Kilkenny Cycling
at 540 Regency Road Enfield, and is a place It’s that time again - cruise ship season is nearly
Club, and Port Adelaide Cycling Club for pulling
where everyone is welcome to come along upon us! The first ship of the season, the Sea
out all the stops and making our return to
and practise craft and trade skills, or learn new Princess, visited Adelaide on 25 October, and
Hanson Velodrome a huge success!
ones. Membership is open to both men and the season ends in April 2020. To encourage
ANTI-RACISM CAMPAIGN women. Participants will be able to work on
community as well as individual projects. The
visitors to stay local, PAE is working on a
number of tourism initiatives, including our new
Sharing lived experiences
Men’s shed is part of the nationwide Australian Visit Port Adelaide App. Checking the schedule
Our work with the Junction Community
Men’s Shed Association, is operated by a can help you plan for cruise ship visitors to the
Centre, an independent community hub in
steering committee and has been funded by the coast.You can see a full list of the 2019-2020
Ottoway, has led to the production of a short
Department of Premier and Cabinet and the cruise ship schedule and all the latest news
film called Racism - it’s not just Black and White.
City of PAE. If you are looking for opportunities and photos on the Cruise Ships in Adelaide
The film documents how unconscious bias and
to build your skills, share stories and meet Facebook page or visit the Flinders Ports
direct racism have affected people from our
others with similar interests, there will be an website to see the latest arrivals
community, but also showcases the strength and
open day on site on Thursday 16 January from and departures:
resilience of local people. We are so proud of
11am to 1pm. An official launch will also be https://portmis.flindersports.com.au
12PAEtoday SUMMER 2019-20
SHARING STORIES MAKING OUR STREETS SAFER
Join one of our book clubs Managing local area traffic
We’ve all been there – you’ve read a great Local Area Traffic Management Plans (LATM)
book and can’t wait to tell others or discuss it are one of the ways in which we are working
with someone who appreciates it as much as to make local streets safer by better managing
you. Joining or starting a book club is a great traffic. Since 2015 we have been working on
way to do this! If you’re interested in joining a delivering these improvements by consulting
book club, we have groups that meet monthly with nearby residents and developing draft
at our libraries. If you have your own book schemes such as roundabouts, road humps,
club, we also have packs of ten books available road narrowing or changes to footpaths and
for loan. For more information please contact signage, relevant to the specific area. We then
Library Book Club Co-ordinators Rachel work alongside the community to further
and Sarah on: develop the traffic management scheme before FESTIVE OPENING HOURS
8405 6580 we begin construction. We have completed The new year is on the way
LATM’s in Kilburn, North Haven, Rosewater, The Festive Season is fast approaching
Greenacres and Northfield, and are currently and we wish all of our residents a
working in Enfield and Clearview. We will soon happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
be undertaking LATM work in Devon Park, The Civic Centre will operate normal
Dudley Park and Croydon Park areas. business hours during the holiday
To learn more about this work: period but will be closed on weekends
www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au and public holidays. Semaphore,
Greenacres and Parks Library will be
PAE PLACES GRANTS open but check our website or call for
To help ensure everyone’s safety and Making spaces into great places modified hours.
enjoyment this Summer please note Individuals, groups or businesses can apply for To report any emergencies during this
these conditions for dogs on one of our PAE Places Grants and then work period, please contact the relevant
beaches in PAE: in partnership with the council and others to emergency authority. To make a non-
• Between 10am and 8pm dogs must improve places and locations. Hold an event urgent request for Council service,
be on a chain, cord or leash at all to bring people together, create new art or simply visit our website any time of the
times (not exceeding 2m in length) beautify an area. We are open to all ideas so day or night. The benefit of logging a
• Between 8pm and 10am dogs must contact us for a chat so we can work together request online is that you are able to
be under effective control by voice and provide support before your application track the progress of your request.
command and in close proximity to is submitted. We are accepting and approving Normal operating hours will resume on
their owners at all times applications from now until 30 April 2020. Thursday 2 January 2020.
www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/paeplaces
} PAE { The carousel spent the first ten years of
its working life at Henley Beach as part
remaining seaside amusements in our
state.
Past of the seaside amusements there. In 1936,
the carousel did a stint at Jubilee Oval for
It is also believed to be the largest
operating carousel in the country,
90 YEARS OF FUN the Centenary of South Australia Expo.
After this Expo Len Northey was
initially holding 40 rather than the usual
36 horses. In 2015 four horses were
Semaphore’s iconic carousel was built considering returning the ride to removed to allow wheelchair access to
in Adelaide during 1927-1928. It was Henley Beach, however the Henley the carousel and now wheelchair users,
primarily built by Len Northey, a local Council wanted to increase the rent people with significant disability and their
man who worked at the Town Hall at by one shilling a year. Unwilling to pay supporters ride free.
Henley Beach as a silent film operator. this increase, the carousel moved to Operated by the Rotary Club of Henley
Much of the carousel was made locally Semaphore Foreshore in 1938. Beach, the carousel inspires joy and
but the horses themselves were made At the time it was built, it was one of the excitement and it continues to be enjoyed
by Bob Bartlett, in Melbourne, and the first electric powered rides of its type. by adults and children alike during the
twisted brass poles came from England. Today, the carousel is one of the last Summer season.
13SUMMER EVENTS
We’re bringing you a great range of exciting
OTHER EVENTS
From Northfield to North Haven, Gepps Cross to
events - it’s on in PAE! Further information Glanville and Enfield to Ethelton, there’s plenty of
about these events is available online, and unique and local events in PAE. For a full list of all
we regularly update each event listing: events, times and details visit:
www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/whatson www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/whatson
Tues 31 Dec Fri 6 - Sun 8 Dec
New Year’s Eve POSH Arts and Design Fair
Head to Semaphore Foreshore for our annual Experience an arts fair that will transform Hart’s Mill, Port
New Year’s Eve fireworks display, roving Adelaide. Australian artists, designers and makers will
entertainment and a carnival atmosphere. Sit on exhibit their latest collections and beautifully handmade
the beach and watch the fireworks display with products. Program includes panel discussions, workshops,
the kids at 9.30pm, or see the New Year in and live art, a bar, food trucks and live music.
watch them at midnight!
Fri 17 Jan, Sat 8 Feb, Fri 21 Feb
Outdoor Cinema Program
The outdoor cinema returns to Klemzig
Reserve (17 Jan and 21 Feb) and Stockade Park
(8 Feb) this summer. Come along to our free
outdoor movie screenings against the scenic
backdrop of these beautiful local reserves. The
movies are free events and offer something for
all the family. Bring your bean bags and rugs,
grab a bite to eat from the food trucks and
enjoy an entertaining evening from 6pm, with
live entertainment before each movie screens
after sunset. Sat 7 Dec - Fri 31 Jan
Semaphore Summer Carnival
Sun 26 Jan Amusement rides, games and activities on the Semaphore
Survival Day Foreshore over the summer school holidays. Closed
A free event on Semaphore Foreshore with Christmas Day.
traditional dance performances, children’s
activities and market stalls. This event is Fri 13, 20 Dec and 3, 10, 24 Jan
presented by Tandanya in partnership with Semaphore Twilight Markets
PAE and celebrates the resilience, vibrancy and A family-orientated market along Semaphore Foreshore
diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander reserve with plenty of stalls and live music. Stalls include
community and culture. It is a tangible show of handmade arts and crafts, vintage fashion, interesting and
the City of PAE’s commitment to reconciliation. unique curios, world cuisine and coffee.
Sun 26 Jan Sun 15 Dec
Australia Day Carols Alive
Celebrations on Semaphore Foreshore This community event is organised by CityReach Baptist
with fireworks from 9.30pm. The National Church for the families of Northgate, Oakden, Lightsview
Kiteboarding Freestyle Titles will also be and the wider community. The program includes
happening at Semaphore over this long amusements, rides, a petting farm, food, entertainment,
weekend. community carol singing, nativity play and fireworks.
Civic Centre Town Hall Enfield Library Council Office Parks Library
163 St Vincent St, 34 Nile St, Port Adelaide 1 Kensington Cres, Enfield 46 Trafford St, Angle Park
Port Adelaide t: 8405 6530 t: 8405 6550
t: 8405 6600 Visitor Information Centre Greenacres Library Council Office
w: www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au Port Adelaide Library
66 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide 2 Fosters Rd, Greenacres 2 Church St, Port Adelaide
e: service@cityofpae.sa.gov.au t: 8405 6560 t: 8405 6540 t: 8405 6580
14Sun 15 Dec
Seaside Carols at Semaphore
This free event is a night of entertainment offered
by local businesses, local artists and supporting
community groups. Enjoy amusement rides, fireworks,
Santa, carols, food trucks and markets.
Sun 15 Dec
Carols by the Marina
A free family event to celebrate Christmas -
commemorating 25 years of this prestigious event. On
offer are carols, entertainment, children’s activities and
a visit from Santa.
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Keep the kids entertained this summer
Library Program Family Fun Days
Our five libraries bring a full program of Pop down to Kilburn Community
activities for families this summer. Kids Centre on Wednesday 15 and 22 January
can create with Lego, make a bird feeder, for free activities for 5 to12 year olds.
join in Code Camp or build a hovercraft. There’s roller skating (skates provided
Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jan
Program details are available online and but bring socks), face painting and giant
Delphi Bank Semaphore Greek Festival
bookings are essential for most sessions. games. Parents and carers are required
Experience Greek culture, music, dancing and food in
to participate and support their children,
a family-friendly event on Semaphore Foreshore. Live
Activities at Lefevre and to help set up and pack up. The
music and traditional Greek dancing by local dance
If you’re looking for something fun ‘Experience Café’ will be open with food
groups on both days on main stage.
pre-Christmas, the Community Stadium and drinks to buy and the computer
will provide art and craft activities, room will be open too, with free Wi-Fi.
roller skating and sports on Tuesday
17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 Broadway Bootcamp
December. In the new year, there will be A two-week program for theatre loving
roller skating on Wednesday 8 January kids aged 5 to18 will be held in January
and a basketball clinic on Thursday 23 at the Parks Theatre. Here your kids can
January. build confidence, make new friends and
learn what it is like to work as part of
January Skate League a fantastic team, all while having a great
Bring your skateboards, scooters and time on the stage. No experience or
bikes and join in competitions and events audition is required.
for all levels at Osborne Skate Park on theatre@ymca.org.au
Saturday 18 January. 8406 2951
Fri 7 Feb
Laneway Festival
A live music experience like no other, the 2020
Laneway Festival brings summer’s best line-up of local We’re getting ready to welcome the New Year… and a new decade!
and international acts to Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide. If your New Year’s resolution is to increase your skill set, find a job,
pick up a new hobby, meet new people or get fit and healthy, there are
Sat 22 Feb many programs and activities offered by our libraries and Communities
Dolphin Dreaming Festival Centres. We’ll even be trialling some brand new groups and activities in
The Dolphin Dreaming Festival is a reconciliation early 2020. Information about what’s available at our libraries at Enfield,
event held on Semaphore Foreshore. It is a Greenacres, Parks, Port Adelaide and Semaphore, and our Community
celebration of our ocean, rivers and the life of the Centres and Stadiums at Enfield, Kilburn, Lefevre and the Lights is
dolphins. This family festival has activities for people of available on our website.
all ages and live music throughout the day.
Semaphore Library Kilburn Community Centre
14 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore 59 Gladstone Ave, Kilburn
t: 8405 6540 t: 8405 6730 The Lights Community
& Sports Centre
Enfield Community Centre Lefevre Community Stadium Corner East Parkway and
540 Regency Rd, Enfield 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne Hampstead Rd, Lightsview
t: 8405 6556 t: 8405 6908 t: 8405 6670
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Discover a great waterfront city with world-class
maritime, railway and aviation museums, a state h eritage
area, dolphins, kayak tours, or hire a bike and explore
the beaches at Semaphore and Largs Bay.
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